HISTORY OF
WOMEN'S BOXING

January 28, 2012 -  Grand Elysée, Rotherbaum, Hamburg, Germany
Ina Menzer, 126¾, of Germany, won an eight-round bout by a unanimous decision over Milena Koleva, 128¼. This bout was a non-title match. 

January 28, 2012 - Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Zulina Munoz won a TKO at 1:40 of the third round over Paula Cardona for the Silver WBC bantamweight title.

January 28, 2012 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Althea Sanders won an unanimous decision over DJ Morrison in a four round welterweight bout.

January 28, 2012 - Polideportivo Unidad Turística, Embalse Río Tercero, Cordoba, Argentina
Super flyweight Carolina Marcela Gutierrez Gaite won a 10-round unanimous decision over Maria Andrea Miranda. The two were fighting for the Interim WBA super flyweight title.

January 28, 2012 - Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
Jackie Nava, 122,  of Tijuana,  won a 10-round unanimous decision over Shantal Martinez, 122, of Panama. The two were fighting for the WBA Super  Bantamweight title.  Scores: 99-90, 100-89, 100-89.

January 28, 2012 - Turning Stone Resort and Casino, in New York
In a female bout, tough veteran Ela Nunez won by a second round KO over Jackie Trivilino. The fight was scheduled for six rounds. Full Story

January 27, 2012 - Coliseo Cubierto, Puerto Colombia
Dayana Cordero, 126, won a six-round majority decision over Anys Cedillo, 124.  The final judges scores were 57-57, 59-57, and 60-54.

January 26, 2012 - Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan
OPBF Super Featherweight Champion Chika Mizutani won an 8-round unanimous decision  over Petchlamduan from Thai in a non-title fight.  Petchlamduan (aka Lamduan Saikham) was knocked down once in round three. Photographs by Samart

January 21, 2012 - Seinäjoki Areena, Seinajoki, Finland
Super lightweight Eva Wahlstrom, 130¼, won an eight-round unanimous decision over Zsofia Bedo, 130, of Hungary.

January 21, 2012 - Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Flyweight Joselyn Arroyo Ruiz, 111, now 7-0-0 (1KO), 17 years old, won a six-round unanimous decision over Salma Canales, 113, now 0-4-0.

January 21, 2012 -  Roseland Ballroom,New York City. NY
Carlette Ewell and Sonya Lamonakis fought to a draw.  The two according to news sources, "Fought their hearts out." Lamonakis said after the fight that the two will rematch in March.

January 20, 2012 - Woodland Hills, California
Featherweight Celine Roman 2-0 won a unanimous four round decision over Claudia Amaro 1-1, and flyweight Adrienne Alegria 2-0 pulled off a mild upset with a four round majority decision over the more experienced Becky Garcia who is now 5(3)-2.

January 20, 2012 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Featherweight Maria Maia Ruiz, 126, had a four-round majority draw with Natalia Aguirre, 125.

January 19, 2012- Hilton Garden Inn, in Staten Island, New York
Diana Prazak, 128, of Australia, won a unanimous decision over  Lucia Larcinese, 138, in a super featherweight bout. The card is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions. No other details at this time.

January 15, 2012 - Sportova hala MSO, Šturovo, Slovakia
Super featherweight Eva Marczu, 130¼, won a four-round unanimous decision over Gabriella Vicze, 127¾.

January 14, 2012 - Polideportivo Municipal, Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daniela Romina Bermudez, 111¼,  won a second round TKO (0:45 seconds) over Marta Soledad Juncos, 112½.

January 14, 2012 - Gimnasio Jorge Garcia Beltran, Barranquilla, Colombia
Mayerli Altamar, 107,  won by a fifth round TKO over Yessica Perez, 106, in a scheduled eight round bout.

January 14, 2012 - Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
There was a 10-round WBF world title fight scheduled that featured Irma Sanchez vs. Fahpratan..Full report on this lame title bout

January 13, 2012 - Club Ferro Carril Oeste, Merlo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ana Laura Esteche, 142¼,  won by a third round [45 seconds] TKO over Nerina Elizabeth Salafia, 147¾,  in a scheduled four round bout.

January 11, 2012- Starovo, Slovakia
In a super bantamweight four rounder, Marianna Gulyas improved her record with a unanimous decision over Anita Kosics.  Also, in a flyweight four rounder, Agnes Draxler  won a unanimous decision over Anita Forgacs.

January 7, 2012 - Palacio de los Deportes, Heredia, in Costa Rica
Hanna Gabriel won by an eight round controversial stoppage over Dakota Stone for a WBO middleweight world title.  See complete story: Full Story In another women's bout on the card, Carolina Arias, 119, won her pro debut by TKO in the first round over Abigail Ramos, 118. The fight was scheduled for four rounds.

January 7, 2012 -  Arena Adolfo López Mateos, Tlalnepantla, México
Esmeralda Moreno won a 10-round unanimous decision over Yesenia Castrejon. Moreno retained her WBC Silver light flyweight title. In a strawweight bout, Ana Arrazola won a six-round unanimous decision over Mariela Catorce.

January 7, 2012 -Heredin, Costa Rica:
Super Bantamweight Caroline Arias, 119,  won her debut pro fight with a first round KO over Abigail Ramos, 118.

January 5, 2012 - Club Saigos, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alejandra Oliveras won a fifth round KO over Jessica Villafranca for the vacant WBO featherweight title. In another bout lightweight Pamela Benavidez won a six-round majority decision over Paula Morales.  Story: Boxing Federations: We Get it....by Sue TL Fox  

January 1, 2012 - Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
Featherweight Asha Mzoa, of Tanzania, won a four-rounder by points over Salma Kihobwa, of Tanzania.  Also, light flyweight Jamilah Matimbwa, of Tanzania, won a four-round bout by points over Mariam Abdallah, of Tanzania, who was making her pro debut.