One on One Interview: Wendy Rodriguez Conducted by Sue TL Fox April 30, 2008

(APR 30) WBAN recently got an opportunity to go one on one with IBA World champion Wendy Rodriguez.  She is presently preparing to fight Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 13th on a PPV event.  Rodriguez talked about some of her world title bouts that resulted in draws, who she would like to fight, her read on the sport, and more!  Full Story

Batey and Gaines to fight in Irvine April 29, 2008

(APR 29) On May 15, 2008, at the Hyatt Hotel, in Irvine, California, junior featherweight Carly Batey, 3-3-2 (0KO), fighting out of San Diego, California, will be fighting Sharon Gaines, 11-9-0 (3KO), of Missouri.  Full Story

Stalemate in Querétaro By Ewan Whyte April 27, 2008

It may have been (as Roberto Santos claims) the women’s fight that was the subject of most interest in Juriquilla on Friday, but Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. stole back the show for the men on fight night with his 25th minute knockout of Giuseppe Loriga of Italy. For all we know, another ten minutes would have given Ana María Torres time to find the knockout she was looking for on the same bill against Myung Ok Ryu of North Korea..Full Story

Jill Emery: Determined to Capture a Title By David Pambianchi April 27, 2008

(APR 27) Hard Hitting Junior Welterweight Jill Emery recently signed up with manager David Selwyn. As a boxer, Jill exemplifies competitive spirit with courage and heart. A professional in and out of the ring, her amiable, straightforward, trustworthy personality does the sport honor.  Full Story

Johnson takes on tough foe By Sue TL Fox April 25, 2008

(APR 25) Last night at the Quinault Resort & Casino, in Ocean Shores, Washington, Tammie Johnson, 135, 3-0, fought tough veteran, Molly McConnell, 141, who is ranked #5 in the WBAN Ratings.  Full Story with Photos

Kay West Heads to the Lone Star State April 23, 2008

(APR 23) Female sensation Kaliesha “Wild Wild” West (8-0-0, 1 KO) is headed to the Lone Star State for a six round bout on Saturday, April 26th against former flyweight champion Maribel “Little Thunder” Zurita (8-8-2, 1 KO). Coming off an impressive 2nd round TKO over Flor Verdugo in Mexico last month, West is planning to entertain fight fans in Dallas ...Full Story

Siriporn to fight Ebata April 23, 2008

(APR 23) This coming Saturday on April 26th, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Samson Sor Siriporn will be fighting Kayoko Ebata of Japan, for the WBC junior flyweight world title. Neither Siriporn or Ebata are ranked with WBAN.

Ashley - Brown to fight April 23, 2008

(APR 23) On June 12th, at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino Uncasville, CT, on a FSN card, Alicia Ashley, 14-7-1 (1 KOs), will be fighting Lisa "Bad News" Brown,14-3-3 (4 KOs), for an IFBA world title. There will be other women's bouts on the card.

Team Freeform Wins Another 3 New York Golden Gloves by Vander Bond April 22, 2008

(APR 22) Last Thursday and Friday at the 81st New York Golden Gloves, Team Freeform walked away with 3 impressive performances and three Golden Gloves titles. The team was also awarded three Golden Gloves in 2005 and 2006.  Full Story

One on One Interview with “Lethal” Lindsay Garbatt! By Rick McLean April 21, 2008

(APR 21) Just recently WBAN received an opportunity to Interview  “Lethal” Lindsay Garbatt, a featherweight who fights out of Canada.  Garbatt talks about her life, boxing career, her two fights in New York State and what the future holds for her in the sport.  Full Story

Laura Serrano: "She Did Boxing....." By Bernie McCoy April 20, 2008

(APR 20) When I saw Laura Serrano's retirement announcement, in an open letter  to WBAN, I recalled a long-ago line from a boxing lifer in New Orleans. I was doing time on the "States Item" in that old city and we were propped up at the bar in a joint on Canal Street, one of those places that had "We Never Close" block letter painted in the front window.  Full Story

Rakoczy Vs. Serrano April 20, 2008

(APR 20) WBAN has just posted a Huge Photo Gallery #476, and Flash Photo Slideshow #84, of the Weigh-In and Fight Photos of the Jessica Rakoczy vs. Cindy Serrano.  The fight took place at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, in Lemoore, California. Photos by Bob Silverman

Iron Will At MSG Golden Gloves Photos and story by David Pambianchi April 19, 2008

(APR 19) On April 18, 2008, Night Two of the 81st Annual Daily News Golden Gloves Finals, an anxious crowd packed the WAMU Theatre. A massive image of Iron Man against Madison Square Garden’s façade foreshadowed tonight’s event. Every fighter fought with Iron Will resolve.  Full Story

Johnson to battle McConnell for Washington State title April 19, 2008

(APR 19) OCEAN SHORES, WA – Tammie Johnson (3-0) will challenge Molly McConnell (7-1) of Portland for the vacant Washington State Welterweight Championship. This title fight will take place Thursday, April 24 at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores, Washington....Full Story

Night of Golden Gloves Controversy Photo / Story by David Pambianchi April 19, 2008

(APR 18) On April 17, 2008 the first night of 81st Annual Daily News Golden Gloves Finals opened at Madison Square Garden's WAMU Theatre. An evening of action and fine boxing, the fans shouted a mix of cheers and jeers as close bouts brought controversy between hyped spectators and..Full Story

One on One Interview with Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway! By Sue TL Fox April 17, 2008

 (APR 17) WBAN recently conducted a one on one interview with Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway. Dunaway talks about her boxing career, boxers she would like to fight, and about her upcoming..Full Story

Brown to fight Raika in Japan! Photo/source: Durell Wambolt April 16, 2008

(APR 16) An interesting matchup on the horizon will feature Canadian Natalie “Too Bad” Brown, who will face WIBA World lightweight champion Emiko Raika, of Tokyo, Japan. The two will be fighting on May 9, 2008, in Tokyo, Japan. Brown is no stranger to tough competition....Full Story

Like a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes of Smokin' Joe's-Marston is Back! April 15, 2008

(APR 15) English Featherweight Marianne Marston felt her ‘American dream’ was over after the sudden closure of Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s Gym at the end of March 2008, but just 10 days later, as she was seriously considering either returning to London or relocating to Los Angeles to train at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym, a friend suggested she try-out...Full Story

López tames Zacarías By Ewan Whyte April 15, 2008

(APR 15) ‘Girl Ten’ was more woman than the ‘Lioness of Chascomús’ could handle when the two met in Rio Gallegos in the early hours of Saturday morning.  “Dominating intelligently from the counterpunch, she drew blood as early as the first round” (writes Ismael Tebez) “and finished in style in the sixth” when, with only 40 seconds to hold out...Full Story

Pucek Wins by TKO over Doerksen Photos - Story by Mike Blair April 14, 2008

(APR 14) Super Lightweight Sarah Pucek looked far from a young fighter making her pro debut when she faced Theresa Doerksen, also making her pro debut, in a four round bout Saturday night at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma,  Washington. Pucek stepped to the middle of the ring at the opening bell, held her hands in front of her and threw straight left jabs at Doerksen...Full Story

Women Pro debut in Tacoma tonight.. Story/Photo By Mike Blair April 12, 2008

(APR 12) Tonight at the Emerald Queen Casino two Canadian women will step in to the ring making their pro debut. Sarah Pucek (left) enters with an amateur record of 7-4. She was a Bronze Medalist..Full Story

2nd Annual TITLE National Boxing Championship April 8, 2008

(APR 8) On June 4-7, 2008 the 2nd Annual TITLE National Boxing Championship will be held at the Pipkin Building, 943 Early Maxwell, Memphis, TN 38104.   The following info on this event is as follows...Full Story

One on One Interview with Holly Holm Interviewed by Katherine Dunn April 8, 2008

(APR 8) We caught Holly “Hottie” Holm on her home phone in Albuquerque, N.M. one afternoon early in April. The 26 year-old Holm..Full Story

Mary Jo Sanders One on One Interview Interviewed by Katherine Dunn April 6, 2008

(APR 6) Mary Jo Sanders was a champion body builder for several years and she took the world championship in the Tough Woman competition before she became a professional boxer. Full Story

Laura Serrano Announces Her Retirement from the sport! April 5, 2008

APR 5) This week WBAN received an open letter from  World Champion Laura Serrano, who has officially announced her retirement from the sport. Letter from Laura:  Dear Sue,
I want to announce through your page that I am officially retired. The last week of February I got the good news....Letter

Vanessa Juarez has Change of Opponent April 3, 2008

(APR 3) Tonight at the Cowtown Coliseum, in Fort Worth, Texas, Vanessa Juarez of Fort Worth, was set to fight Crystal Hoy in a six-rounder in the main event, but Hoy had to pull out of the fight.  Two noted boxers were offered the..Full Story

Amateur Boxing News April 2, 2008

(APR 2) What is the AAC? The Athlete Advisory Council of USA Boxing is a group of nine athlete volunteers voted in by athletes to advocate their interests in all areas of USA Boxing and to ensure athletes have 20% representation in all ...Full Details

Moreno Set to Defend her WBC Title April 2, 2008

(APR 2) WBC minimum.wgt. champion Carina "La Reina" Moreno (17-1, 5 KO's) has signed a contract to defend her title against Dan-Bi Kim (4-0, 1 KO) of South Korea. The fight will take place at the Tachi Palace Casino on.....Full Story