Returning multi-code World Champion returns next week by Benjamin Watt September 28, 2019

(SEPT 28) We are just less than a week away to see New Zealand's Geoavana Peres defending her WBO World title on the Rival Sports Promotion Inaugural event against Canadian Claire Hafner.   Bruce Glozier and Steve Deane of Rival Sports Promotion has put together a stacked fight card for the world title event on October 4th at Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland, Zealand with mostly a female-dominated card. But the main event is not the only thing people...Full Story

Long vs. Meleisea II ends in a DRAW by Benjamin Watt September 28, 2019

(SEPT 28) A very exciting fight between Sarah Long and Alrie Meleisea as these two exciting boxers reenter the rind to fight each other for the second time in a 4 rounder, However, the fight ended in a controversial draw with the judges large split.  This is the first time for Alrie Meleisea has competed in a boxing ring in nearly 2 years since her New Zealand title win over Sarah Long. however, this is also...Full Story

Wendy Sprowl:  "Where Are They Now" Segment by Sue TL Fox September 27, 2019

(SEPT 27) WBAN had an opportunity to meet up with past female boxer Wendy Sprowl.  She fought professionally from 2000 to 2002, and fought under the ring name of "Queen of Thunder." During her boxing career she was a flyweight champion of the Americas and her place in local boxing lore as the first Bay State woman to win an international title.  Full Story

Daniels vs Tualevao III a week away by Benjamin Watt September 27, 2019

(SEPT 27) We just less than a week away before Geovana Peres defends her world title against Claire Hafner, but the main event isn't the only thing we are talking about.  On the main undercard, Lani Daniels (4 - 2 - 1) will be taking on Tessa Tualevao (1 - 6 - 1) for the third time in their careers. They will be fighting for the vacant New Zealand Professional Boxing Commission Female Middleweight Title for the second time. The fight will be happening at Sky City Convention Centre on October 4th in Auckland, New Zealand. The event will be televised on Sky Sports New Zealand TV.  Full Story

Ema Kozin Defends WBF World Title Against Maria Lindberg Source:  WBF Press Release Photo Credit: Facebook September 26, 2019

(SEPT 26) Reigning two-weight World Boxing Federation (WBF) Women's World Champion Ema Kozin will make her first defense of the WBF World Super Middleweight title on Sunday October 6 at the Arena Stozice in her home-town of Ljubljana, Slovenia.  20-year-old Kozin, nicknamed “The Princess”, won the WBF World Super Middleweight crown last March, when she out-boxed Sanna Turunen from Finland to win a wide unanimous decision in Ludwigsburg, Germany.  Full Story

WBAN Update: Check out these Top Boxing Champions who have fought for the Prestigious WBAN belt  - Past and Present by Sue TL Fox September 26, 2019

(SEPT 26)  WBAN has updated our latest historical WBAN Fights that have taken place since 2008.  Only the "Best of the Best" fight for these belts, along with a sanctioned belt that is always on the bout.  We do this to honor elite female boxers who are ranked at the top in the world.  A promoter cannot BUY this belt---this is totally on only the best bouts being made in the sport, and the WBAN Board votes on allowing the WBAN Belt to be added to the fight.  Full Story

New Zealand News:  Short Notice Rematch Confirmed by Benjamin Watt September 25, 2019

(SEPT 25) Due to Sarah Long (3-3-0) opponent in a kickboxing fight pulled out for this weekends event in ABA Stadium in Auckland New Zealand, Sarah will fight in a boxing fight instead. She will take on the returning Alrie Meleisea (4-0-0) in a rematch.  The two last fought in November 11th 2017 in an 8 round fight for the New Zealand (NZPBA version) Heavyweight title. The fight was a close contest but ended with Alrie winning by Unanimous Decision, which some people call it a controversial decision..Full Story

WABC will be showcasing GB Vs USA Wheelchair Boxing International First - November 2! Source: Press Release September 25, 2019

(SEPT 25) The WABC is looking to become the supplier of choice for those individuals with disabilities who wish for an active life with next to no physical/ Expenditure limitations. WABC is looking for Business to join us.  On the sporting side, the Business is aspiring to enable new, or improve existing Olympic/Paralympic standard events so that the participating athletes are better able to independently participate. The Business is even aspiring to enable sporting events between physically able and disabled people.  Full Story

Claressa Shields and Hannah Rankin Miami Media Workout Quotes and photos Source: Press Release Photo credits:  Julian Lajtai/SHOWTIME September 25, 2019

(SEPT 25) MIAMI BEACH  - Undisputed Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields participated in a media workout in Miami on Tuesday in preparation for her upcoming showdown with Ivana Habazin next Saturday, October 5 live on SHOWTIME from Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Michigan.  Full Story

Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin International Media Conference Call Source:  PR Photo Credits: Stephani Trapp/Showtime September 24, 2019

(SEPT 24) Yesterday there was a International Media Conference Call that took place with media calling into Claressa Shields, Ivana Habazin, and More!  Dmitriy Salita - Thank you. I'd like to welcome all the media. We have a great night of action coming up on Saturday, October 5 live on SHOWTIME from the Dort Federal Event Center, Flint, Michigan, beginning at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT, Claressa Shields versus Ivana Habazin will headline a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION.  Full Story

Two Female Bouts on Card in Florida! Photo Credit: Facebook September 23, 2019

(SEPT 23) On Saturday night, at the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, in Saint Petersburg, Florida, there were two female bouts. In one bout,
super welterweight Chevelle Hallback, 148.5, won a six-round unanimous decision over Szilvia Szabados, 149. In a second female bout super flyweight Jasmine Artiga, 114¾, won a six round unanimous decision over Judit Hachbold, 113¼.  Photo credit: Facebook

Mexico: Tania Enriquez to Face Ana Victoria Polo Photo Credit: Facebook September 20, 2019

(SEPT 20) Tonight at the Grand Hotel, in Tijuana, Baja, California, Mexico, there is a female bout featuring Tania Enriquez, 13-0-0 (7KO), of Tijuana, vs. Ana Victoria Polo, 8-5-0 (2KO), of Mexico City. The two will be fighting a six-rounder in the light flyweight division. There are tentatively 10 male bouts on the card in addition to the female bout. Photo Credit: Facebook

Singapore Fighting Championship – returns with a bang! Source:  Press Release Photo Credit/Facebook September 19, 2019

SINGAPORE, [September 19, 2019] – All fired up and ready to go. With the immense success of their previous event, the Singapore Fighting Championship (SFC) team is back yet again for round eight of its smashing multi-discipline event, SFC 8 “Renegades of Fight”. The local combat sports promotion is set to make history with not one, but two World Boxing Council (WBC) Titles on the line, making it the most anticipated local combat sports event yet...Full Story

Geovana Peres will defend her World title against Canadian Boxer by Benjamin Watt September 18, 2019

(SEPT 18) New Zealand boxer Geovana Peres (7 wins 1 lose) will be defending her WBO World Women’s Light Heavyweight title on October 4th at Sky City Convention centre in Auckland, New Zealand.  Brazilian born New Zealander won her world title earlier this year in March against fellow New Zealand boxer Lani Daniels. Now after winning the title, her biggest test is yet to come, defending it against an International opponent. She will be going up against World ranked number 1, Canadian Claire Hafner (4 wins 1 lose). Hafner is a real unknown which makes it difficult to set up a game...Full Story

From pro basketball to amateur boxing,  America's No. 1 heavyweight Danielle Perkins shooting for a medal at the World Championships Source:  PR/Bob Trieger September 17, 2019

(SEPT 17)  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.  - Former pro basketball player Danielle Perkins shifted to boxing five years ago, when her hoops career ended, and ever since she's been making up for lost time in the ring.  The Brooklyn-born Perkins, who is a personal training manager living in Houston, is a fan-friendly, boxer-puncher who adjusts to her opponent, usually starting rounds conservatively before aggressively applying pressure as the round goes on.  Full Story

Rosalinda Rodriguez to Face  Jamie Mitchell in a six-round non-title fight Source:  PR/Bob Trieger September 16, 2019

(SEPT 16) LAS VEGAS - The next wave of Reno boxers will continue its rich boxing tradition October 25 on "RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS®," co-promoted by Joey Gilbert Promotions in association with Silver Legacy Resort Casino at THE ROW in Reno, Nevada.  The event will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS, the world's leading digital subscription service for combat sports, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, from inside the Grande..Full Story

Congrats to Serrano who was named Grand Marshal at the Puerto Rican Parade Inc. in New Jersey September 15, 2019

(SEPT 15)  Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano, and now our holder of two WBAN world title belts in two different weight classes, among holding countless world titles, was honored by being named Grand Marshal. Serrano told WBAN, "First I want to thank you and the WBAN for allowing me to once again fight for your title.  Means the world to me.
Today two days after the fight I’m in New Jersey with the Honors of being the Grand Marshal at the Newark New ....Full Story

World Championships first intern. tournament for America's No. 1 ranked Light Welterweight Ravven Brown Source:  PR/Bob Trieger September 14, 2019

(SEPT 14)  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Next month when No. 1 ranked light welterweight Ravven Brown enters the ring at the Elite Women's World Championships, it'll mark her first participation in an international tournament.  The 28-year-old Brown got a relatively late start in boxing, less than three years ago and quite by accident. She was about to ship off to boot camp in the U.S. Navy, but her enlistment date was pushed back, and instead she found boxing.  Full Story

Amanda Serrano Wins Second WBAN World Title Belt with history-first the belt fought for at the Madison Square Garden! by Sue TL Fox Photo Credit: Fernando Gaztambide September 14, 2019

(SEPT 14) Last night at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, WBAN would like to give a huge congratulations to Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano who fought for our WBAN Featherweight Independent World Title Belt along with the World Title federation belts!  Serrano fought Heather "The Heat" Hardy, winning the bout by a ten-round unanimous decision.   Full Story

Eight Female Bouts at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo in an All Female Boxing Card Photos and Results by Samart September 13, 2019

(SEPT 13) On September 12, 2019, at the Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan, there was an all-female boxing called called "Victoriva Vol. 5".   In the following bouts, we list all the results, including fight photos of the bouts on the full details of this bout.  WBAN would like to thank Samart for the excellent photos and coverage of this all-female boxing card in Japan! Full Story

Tonight:  Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy at the Madison Square Garden in New York! September 13, 2019

(SEPT 13)  Tonight at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano will be fighting for two sanctioned belts, will also be adding our WBAN Independent Belt on the line. This is the SECOND WBAN WORLD TITLE bout that Amanda Serrano will be going for in another weight class. Check out all of our PAST AND PRESENT WBAN BELT HOLDERS throughout the years.

Amateur Boxer Sarah Ivy Dickerson Wins her bout against Haley Sawyer by Jill Morley Photo Credits: Marta Evry September 11, 2019

(SEPT 11) Sarah Ivy Dickerson, who helped film the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) last weekend on August 30th, at the DoubleTree Hotel, in Brisbane, California, fought at the Sunday Showdown on September 8, 2019, at the Century Sheriff's Boxing Club in Florence-Graham, California, winning her fight against Haley Sawyer of Virgil Hill's Quicksilver Gym.  Full Story

2019 EUBC Youth Championships reach final stages at the Sports Hall in Sofia. by Michael O'Neill Photo: IABA/Facebook September 7, 2019

(SEPT 7)  The 2019 EUBC Youth championships (male and female) are now reaching the final days bouts at the Sports Hall in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The EUBC tells us that ‘Boxers who were born in 2001 and in 2002 are eligible to compete these Championships. Altogether 37 nations are taking part in this prestigious tournament. The total number of boxers competing for titles is 339 including 126 female athletes..Full Story

Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of current IBO Women’s Super Welterweight World Champion Hannah Rankin Source:  PR September 6, 2019

(SEPT 6) The first Scottish woman in history to win a boxing world title, Rankin (7-3, 1 KO), from Glasgow, is a well-known celebrity athlete in the UK where she headlines sold-out shows, moonlights as a commentator on Box Nation and her fights are shown live on the BBC.  Full Story

The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Held in Brisbane, California by Sue TL Fox Photo Credit: Sharla Gillard Photo Credits of event/ Mary Ann Owen September 6, 2019

(SEPT 6)  On August 30, 2019, at the Double Tree Hotel, in Brisbane, California, the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) held our sixth year in the sport to honor our twelve 2019 IWBHF Inductees, and special honorees who received other awards. We held our event just one day before the Beautiful Brawlers had their amateur show the following day, and in conjunction with our event.  Full Story

Super Fight: Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy:  WBAN Belt added to the Sanctioned Title Belts by Sue TL Fox Photo Credits: Facebook September 5, 2019

(SEPT 5)  We are excited to announce that in the upcoming super fight between two Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano versus Heather "The Heat" Hardy, the two will be fighting for the WBAN Featherweight World Title Independent Belt that is added to their sanctioned belts!  This will be the second weight class that Serrano, 36-1-1 (27 KO), of Brooklyn, New York will fight for the WBAN Belt - Prediction---This will be one of the TOP fights for this year--it is a five-star matchup on Boxrec.  The two will be fighting on September 13, 2019..Full Story

Yuh Defeats Campana To Retain WBF Intercontinental Title Source:  WBF September 2, 2019

(SEPT 2) Former two-division world champion Hee-Jung Yuh made a successful second defense of the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens Intercontinental Super Flyweight title on Saturday, August 31, in her home-town of Gimhae, South Korea.  Using her excellent boxing skills, Yuh fended off the challenge of game challenger Loetizia Campana, from France but fighting out...Full Story