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The "Best" , The "Coolest"
in the sport in 2024! |
Another year has
gone by and it is time to have the "Hot" Picks
for 2024!
WBAN has
elected to list more than one boxer in certain categories to give our due
respect for those fighters who have worked hard throughout the year to
qualify for that top pick!
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Amanda Serrano
- Katie Taylor
Tied for
Fighters' of the year 2024
(Two years in a row)
Katie
Taylor
24-1-0 (6KO) |
Amanda Serrano
47-3-1 (31KO) |
| Both Katie Taylor
and Amanda Serrano are our 2024 WBAN Fighters' of the
Year! This honor is two years in a row. Who would have thought
that the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano fight would
have 50 Million viewers watching a female fight on Netflix---no less. The live-streamed boxing card headlined Jake
Paul vs. Mike Tyson, which gave this opportunity for Katie
Taylor and Amanda Serrano to show what women’s boxing was all
about. Netflix wrote the following....“Netflix and Most Valuable
Promotions’ Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Mega-Event Makes History
With Over 108 Million Live Global Viewers. Most-Streamed Global
Sporting Event Ever With a Record 65 Million Live Concurrent
Streams. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Fight Is the
Most-Watched Professional Women’s Sports Event in US History.”
Full Story |
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Dina Thorslund
Copenhagen, Denmark
2024 European Fighter of the year |
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Dina Thorslund
has been named our WBAN 2024 European Fighter of the Year for her remarkable
achievements in women's boxing. Hailing from Copenhagen,
Denmark, Thorslund boasts an impressive record of 23-0-0 (9KO)
as a professional boxer. Her dedication and skill in the ring
have not gone unnoticed, as she has also been named WBAN's
Fighter of the Month three times in 2024. Her accomplishments
inspire many and elevate the sport of women's boxing to new
heights.
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Gabriela Fundora
Lauren Price
Sky Nicolson
Mea Motu
2024
Hottest Female Rising Star(s)
In the Sport! |
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| Gabriela "Sweet Poison"
Fundora, 15-0-0 (7KO) of East Los Angeles, California,
USA, achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, making
history in women's boxing by unifying the Flyweight
division and winning multiple world titles. This
incredible feat showcases her dedication, skill, and
determination, marking her as a trailblazer in the
sport. As we celebrate Gabriela Fundora's
accomplishments, it is essential to recognize her impact
on women's boxing and the inspiration she provides to
aspiring athletes. |
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| Lauren Price,
hailing from Wales, United Kingdom, has quickly
made a name for herself in the boxing world with an
impressive undefeated record of 8-0-0. Her aggressive
style in the ring combined with her remarkable
counter-punching skills makes her a standout athlete to
watch. As she continues to build her career, Price is
definitely a boxer who has the potential to achieve
great things in the sport. She is faces Natasha Jonas in
March of 2025 for the IBF, WBC, and IBO World
Welterweight titles. |
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| Skye Nicolson, a
professional boxer from Queensland, Australia,
has an impressive record of 12-0-0 (1KO). She
began her professional career in March 2022 and has
quickly made a name for herself in the boxing world.
Nicolson currently holds the WBC Featherweight title,
which she secured in April 2024 after a significant
victory over Sarah Mahfoud. Since capturing the title,
she has successfully defended it twice, showcasing her
skill and determination in the ring. |
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| Mea "The Night"
Motu, of Auckland, New Zealand,
20-0-0 (8KO), and currently holds the title of IBO World
Super Bantamweight champion. Throughout her career, Motu
has achieved significant victories over prominent female
boxers, including Shannon O'Connell and Baby Nansen,
establishing herself as a fierce competitor in the ring.
As 2025 approaches, Motu is set to kick off the new year
with an eagerly awaited match against the undefeated
Ellie Scotney, as she defends her IBF World title this
January. Fans and analysts alike are looking forward to
this bout, which promises to showcase the skills and
determination of both fighters. |
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Claressa Shields
Highest Achievements in 2024
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| Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, four
weight World Champion, is a name that resonates
with power, determination, and a blazing trail of
accomplishments in the world of women's boxing. From her
early days as a promising athlete to her current status
as an undefeated champion, Shields has not only
transformed herself into a a great boxer but also
made significant strides for women in sports. Before
stepping into the professional ring, Shields
made history at the 2012 London Olympics when she became
the first American woman to win a gold medal in boxing,
she then returned to the Olympics and won another Gold
Medal in 2016. Shields has maintained an impressive undefeated
record, showcasing her skills across
multiple weight classes. Shields' impact extends beyond
the boxing world; her life story was brought to the big
screen in the movie "The Fire Inside." The film
chronicles her journey, highlighting her struggles,
triumphs, and the hurdles she overcame to become a
champion.
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Caroline Dubois
London, United Kingdom
2024 "Best
Kept Secret" of the Year
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| Caroline Dubois, 10-0-0 (5KO),
of London, United Kingdom is WBAN's "Best Kept
Secret" in Women's Boxing. She is an amazing
fighter and we will see more of her as she is becoming
more well-know. Caroline has been boxing
professionally since 2022. Caroline Dubois,
with a record of 10 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws (5 KOs),
hailing from London, United Kingdom, has earned the
title of WBAN's 2024 "Best Kept Secret" in Women's
Boxing. An exceptional talent in the ring, she has been
steadily gaining recognition since turning professional
in 2022. |
Chevelle Hallback
Denise Castle
2024
"Inspirational" Boxers of the Year
Both had won a World title bout in 2024 at
the age of 52 years old!
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In an inspiring
display of resilience and talent, both
Chevelle Hallback from Florida, United States, and
Denise Castle from the United Kingdom clinched
world title belts at the remarkable age of 52 in 2024.
Their achievements serve as a testament to the notion
that "Age is nothing but a number," and they have become
role models for aspiring athletes in the boxing
community. Their stories not only highlight the
competitive spirit of each fighter but also encourage
others to pursue their dreams, regardless of age. |
Biggest Fights in Year 2024
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Katie Taylor vs. Amanda
Serrano 2
Houston, Texas - History-Making/Net Flix
November 15, 2024
Full
Story
Jessica Camara vs. Hyun Mi Choi
Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea
April 27, 2024 - World Title bout-
Details
Yamileth Mercado vs. Ramla Ali
Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
June 29, 2024 - WBC title -
Details
Chantelle Cameron vs. Elhem Mekhaled
Resorts World Arena, in Birmingham, UK
July 20, 2024 - Interim WBC Title -
Details
Gabriela Fundora vs. Celeste Alaniz
Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas. Nevada
November of 2024 -
History making bout
Seniesa Estrada vs. Yokasta Valle
Desert Diamon Arena, Glendale, Arizona
March 29, 2024
Full Story
Dina Thorslund vs. Seren Cetin
Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
May 25, 2024 Full
Story
Cherneka Johnson vs. Nina Hughes
RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
May 12, 2024
Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa lePage-Joanisse
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
July 27, 2024
Full
Story
Ginny Fuchs vs. Adelaida Ruiz
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
August 31, 2024
Terri Harper vs. Rhiannon Dixon
Park Community Arena, Sheffield, UK
September 28, 2024
Dina Thorslund vs. Terumi Nuki
Graakjaer Arena, Holstebro, Denmark
October 25, 2024 -
Full Story
Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman
Saudi Arabia - History First
October 12, 2024 -
Full Story
Sarah Mahfoud vs. Danila Ramos
Frederiksberg Hallerne, Copenhagen, Denmark
November 29, 2024
Full Story |
Check out some of our
Top Stories
on WBAN and More
in the Sport in
2024!
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Movie: Sydney
Sweeney Says She's 'Itching' to Train and 'Transform My
Body' to Portray Boxer Christy Martin
Copyrighted: People's
Magazine
Photo Credit: Facebook |
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The world of boxing has seen many champions, but few have made as
significant an impact in and out of the ring as Christy Martin. As a
pioneer for women in the sport, Martin's life story is not just
about her victories in the ring; it's a profound narrative of
resilience, empowerment, and breaking barriers. With Sydney Sweeney
set to portray her in an upcoming biopic directed by David Michôd,
interest in Christy Martin's legacy is soaring. This article
explores Martin's remarkable journey, the film's significance, and
what audiences can look forward to....
Copyrighted Story on People's Magazine
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12 Recipients: The International Women's Boxing Hall
of Fame Names our "Women Cops Who Box" Recipients who will be
honored at our Pre-Celebration!
Source: IWBHF Press Release
August 15, 2025 |
(AUG 15) On April 4-5,
2025, the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame will be hosting our next "Night of the Stars 2"
two-day Hall of Fame event at the
Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. With our
event now a two-day affair for the second year----we have a pre-celebration day on the
first day of our event.
Full Story
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History to be made tomorrow night in
Saudi Arabia: Raven Chapman vs. Skye Nicolson In World Title
fight
October 11, 2024 |
(OCT 11) Tomorrow night history
will be made in Saudi Arabia, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh
when there will be the first-ever world title fight that takes
place between female boxers Raven Chapman vs. Skye Nicolson. Boxing fans around the world will
witness a momentous occasion as Chapman steps into the ring for
a chance to become a world champion. This isn’t just any title
fight, as she will be making history as one of the first women
to box in Saudi Arabia during the prestigious Riyadh Season,
marking a groundbreaking moment for women’s sports in the
region.
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Gabriela Fundora Unifies Flyweight
Title, Makes History
By David Selwyn, Ringside
November 3, 2024 |
(NOV 3) Gabriela
Fundora unified the female flyweight championship tonight,
claiming the undisputed title and history with a sensational
seventh-round TKO over Gabriela Celeste Alaniz, at the Virgin
Hotels in Las Vegas. The fight was promoted by Oscar De La
Hoya’s Golden Boy promotions and co-promoted by Sampson
Lewkowicz.
Full Story
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The WBA presented Christy
Martin with an Honorary Lifetime Champion Award
by Sue TL Fox
December 15, 2024 |
(DEC 15) The World Boxing Association (WBA)
recently celebrated an iconic figure in the sport of boxing by honoring Christy
Martin, a true pioneer of women’s boxing. During a special event held on Friday
night, Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, the WBA president, awarded Martin the title of
lifetime champion, recognizing her significant contributions to the sport and
her role in paving the way for future generations of female boxers.
Full Story
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Latest News on Claressa Shields:
Amazon MGM Studios’ THE FIRE INSIDE brought the heat ahead of
CultureCon™
Source: Amazon MGM Studio
Press
Release
October 7, 2024 |
(OCT 7) Amazon MGM Studios’
THE FIRE INSIDE brought the heat ahead of CultureCon™, one of
the largest conferences shaped by and for Black creatives,
community and culture, with Fire Up Change: Black Women Lead the
Way – a Special CultureCon™ Week Screening Event that featured a
post-Q&A discussion with star Ryan Destiny and 5x Undisputed
World Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist boxer Claressa Shields
– at SVA Theatre on Friday, October 4!
Full Story
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The City of Raton honored two-time
Women’s World Boxing Champion Terri “Lil Loca” Cruz
Date:
June 19, 2024 |
(JUNE 19) On Tuesday, June
4th, the City of Raton honored two-time Women’s World Boxing
Champion Terri “Lil Loca” Cruz. Citizens, family, and friends
from Cruz’s hometown attended the event. Cruz retired in 2011
with a professional boxing record of 17-7-2. With 26 fights and
130 rounds to her resume, Cruz’s fought in Colorado, New Mexico,
Texas, South Dakota, Nevada, Arizona, South Korea (on two
occasions), Australia, and Germany.
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Story
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Trailblazers in the Ring: Profiles of
Pioneering Female Boxers in Canadian History
May 21, 2024 |
Canadian boxing has seen numerous
women who have excelled in the ring and paved the way for future
generations of female boxers.
From Olympic medalists to world champions, these athletes have
significantly contributed to the sport, showcasing strength,
resilience, and sheer determination. Here are profiles of some
of these trailblazing Canadian female boxers.
Full Story
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WBAN Celebrates 26 Years on the
Internet
by Sue TL Fox
May 24, 2024 |
(MAY 24) This month Women Boxing
Archive Network (WBAN) celebrates its 26 years on the Internet.
WBAN went live on the net on February 18, 1998. It has been
quite a journey and continues to be a journey in progress.
I want to thank all of you who have: Contributed photos,
stories, videos, press releases; Shared tips on boxing and
educated me about the sport; helped me stay updated on news,
fight results, and controversial issues in the sport.
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Nisa Rodriguez to be honored by New
York State & International Women’s Boxing Halls of Fame
Source: Press Release/
Bob Trieger
Photo credit: Courtesy/
Sullivan Management
July 25, 2024 |
(JULY 25) NEW YORK CITY – Both
the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) and
International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHOF) have notified
super middleweight prospect Nisa Rodriguez (2-0), a New York
City police officer and three-time National Golden Gloves
Championship gold medalist, that she will be honored among her
peers by these highly-respected organizations.
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A milestone in boxing: Bettina
Palle's 25 years as a promoter
November 8, 2024 |
(NOV 8) When former IBF
world champion Sarah Mahfoud (14-2) steps into the ring against
Danila Ramos (13-3) on November 29, 2024, at Frederiksberg
Hallerne in Copenhagen, it will be more than just a high-stakes
world title eliminator between WBO’s top two featherweights.
Full
Story
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The 2014 International Women’s Boxing
Hall of Famer Barbara Buttrick Turns 95 years today!
December 3, 2024 |
(DEC 3) On this special
occasion, we celebrate the remarkable life and achievements of
Barbara Buttrick, born on December 3, 1929, who today marks her
95th birthday. Known as a trailblazer in the world of women's
boxing, Barbara holds the distinct honor of being the oldest
living member of the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.
Her induction in 2014 marked her as one of the most influential
pioneers in the realm of women's boxing, and her contributions
continue to resonate profoundly within the sports community.
Full Story
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WBAN Honors Katie Taylor & Amanda
Serrano As WBAN’s December 2024 Fighters Of The Month
by Sue TL Fox
December 8, 2024 |
(DEC 8) In December 2024,
the Women's Boxing Archive Network (WBAN) honored Amanda Serrano
and Katie Taylor as the Fighters of the Month, recognizing their
exceptional contributions to the sport. Both athletes have
consistently pushed the boundaries of women's boxing,
captivating fans with their skill, tenacity, and sportsmanship.
Full Story
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WBAN is looking forward to seeing
women's boxing continue to grow in popularity as we have
seen in 2024---let's see us "Rock" in the sport
in 2024!
Sue TL Fox
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