Mathis Wins by TKO over Yankovich
April 30, 2011 |
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(APR 30) Last night In Pontauix, France,
welterweight Anne Sophie Mathis TKO'd Duda Yankovich in the
third round. Mathis now has 20 Ko's in her 23 victories against only
one loss. Yankovich's record falls to 11-3 with all of her loses
(including being stopped by Holy Holm) in her last four matches.
Just In: Choi Stops Sandy Tsagouris!
April 29, 2011
Source: Samart
Photo: Durell Wambolt |
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On April 29, 2011, in Tokusan, South Korea,
Hyun Mi Choi, now 5-0-1 (2KO) KO'ed Sandy Tsagouris 10-2-0 (4KO), at
1:39 in the third round. Tsagouris was down twice in the third
round. The two were fighting for the WBA featherweight title. On
the undercard, Su-Hyun Hong 3-0-0 (1KO) won over Yuki Sakurada
5-8-1 by TKO in the third round at a catch weight of 51kg.
Hanagata won a majority
decision over Ueda
April 28, 2011 |
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(APR 28) On April 26, 2011, at Korakuen hall, in
Tokyo, Japan, in the co-main event, Saemi Hanagata,101.5,
6-2-0, won a four-round majority decision Chiho Ueda, 100.5,
2-3-1. Photos: Samart
Flash Photo Slideshow
Three Women's Bouts on New Mexico
Card
April 28, 2011
Photo: Cindy Serrano
Photo by: Durell Wambolt |
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APR 28) On June 10, 2011, at the Route 66 Casino, in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, there will three women's bouts on the card. In the main
event, Holly Holm, 29-1-3 (9KO), will be fighting Cindy Serrano,
15-3-1 (7KO). A definite challenge for Serrano, who comes out of
inactivity to take on Holm. Serrano said in a press release that she
has to fight the best to be the best and what better way for a
comeback then to fight the best. Serrano..Full
Story
Chevelle Hallback: "Keep on Keepin'
On
by Bernie McCoy
Photo: Tony Duffy
April 27, 2011 |
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(APR 27) The names of the boxers
recall a different, nascent sport: Mitzi Jeter, Britt Van Bruskirk, Doris Hackl, Bonnie Canino,
Laura Serrano. Scroll further ahead and the names are more...Full
Story
Results from Thailand
April 26, 2011 |
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(APR 26) Last night in Lom Sak, Petchaboon, Thailand, Teeraporn
Pannimit won a six-round bout by points over Napaporn Sor Ploenjit.
Also, Sriphrae Nongkipahuyuth won by a TKO in the third round
over Nongprem Monthonggym.
WBAN's Video Footage of Holly Holm's MMA Pro
Debut!
April 26, 2011 |
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(APR 26) WBAN received permission from Fresquez
Productions, Inc., to release our video footage of the Holly
Holm MMA pro debut that took place in March 2011.
Video
by Sue TL Fox on WBAN's Member's Record site.
Moreno Wins by a decision over Ramirez
April 25, 2011 |
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(APR 25) On Saturday night in Texcoco,
Mexico, featuring Esmeralda Moreno won a 10-round unanimous decision
over Maribel Ramirez in a
10-rounder. The two were fighting for a "Silver" WBC belt.
Boxing Action in Argentina
April 25, 2011 |
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(APR 25) On Saturday night at the Club Vecinal,
Munro, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
super flyweight Roxana Virginia Baron won a six-round unanimous
decision over Maria del Carmen Potenza. Also, junior welterweight
Rosana Melgar, pro debut, had a four-round majority draw with
Nerina Elizabeth Salafia.
Amanda Serrano stops Ela Nunez -by Mark A. Jones
April 23, 2011 |
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(APR 23) Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano, 128.2, Brooklyn, elevates her status
with an impressive fourth round stoppage of Ela “Bam Bam” Nunez,
Johnstown at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg, NY. With the...Full
Story
(APR 23) On April 21, 2011, at
Korakuen hall, in Tokyo, Japan, there were three Women's bouts
on the card. In one bout- Ayaka Miyao vs. Mami II: Ayaka Miyao,
now 10-5-2 (1KO) TKO'ed Mami Ito 8-5-1 (4KO), at 1:15 in the
sixth round. The two were scheduled to fight at 47kg catch
weight in an six round bout. It was a close fight from the first
to the fifth round. At the final round, Miyao landed several
hard punches including a nice right straight, and the referee
stopped the fight.
Full Story with Photos
Press Conference in New Mexico: Open
to the Public
April 23, 2011 |
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(APR 23) As the summer heat creeps in to the heart of
Albuquerque, Fresquez Productions in association with Route 66
Casino Hotel are proud to announce that Holly Holm is preparing with
world-renowned trainer Mike Winkeljohn for her June 10th
professional boxing match against a tough opponent to be introduced
on Tuesday, April 26th. Holly Holm is hoping to notch her 30th
victory as a professional boxer following an impressive 8th round
stoppage of Ann Marie Saccurato in December 2010. The Press
conference
.
Full Details
Eight U.S. Boxers to Vie for a Pan
American Games
by Julie Goldsticker |
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(APR 23) (COLORADO SPRINGS,
COLO.) – A squad of eight U.S. boxers will compete for a berth
in the 2011 Pan American Games at the second Pan American Games
qualifying tournament, May 1-6, in Quito, Ecuador. The team of
five male and three female athletes will face off with nations
from north, central and south America at the international
tournament in Ecuador. ...Full
Story
Casal & Serrano making Boxing 360
debuts Friday night
April 20, 2011
Source/PR |
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((APR 20) – Light welterweight Nick “Hands of
Gold” Casal and unbeaten lightweight Amanda “The Real Deal”
Serrano make their Boxing 360 debuts Friday night in Hamburg,
New York.
“We’re looking forward to watching them in action under the
Boxing 360 banner,” Boxing 360 CEO...Full
Story
Tsagouris to fight Choi?
April 19, 2011
Source/Samart |
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(APR 19) According to the Korea Boxing Commission
web page,Hyun Mi Choi will face Sandy Tsagouris, of Canada, in a
10-round world title bout, on April 29, 2011, in Tokusan, South
Korea. Apparently Wannisa Somwung pulled out of the bout.
Hyun Mi Choi will defend her WBA featherweight title.
The United States Pulls Out Two Close
Victories in the USA vs. Mexico Dual
by Julie Goldsticker
April 19, 2011 |
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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Team USA returned to international
action on Friday with a two dual showdown with neighboring Mexico,
April 13 and 15 in Harvey, Ill. The United States won close
victories in both contests, pulling out one-bout victories over
their neighbors to the south in...Full
Story
Video: Eileen
Olszewski
April 18, 2011
Source: David Sewell |
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(APR 18) Check out the latest video on WIBA World
Champion Boxer "The Hawaiian Mongoose" Eileen Miyoko Olszewski. In
the video, Eileen talks about her boxing career, and about an
upcoming fight. There is also footage of her training in the
ring.
To
check out the video, go here.
Nava and Torres fight to a draw!
April 18, 2011 |
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(APR 18) On Saturday night, in Boca del Rio, in
Mexico, Jackie Nava, 120, and Ana Maria Torres, 120, fough to a
10-round draw. The two were fighting for the vacant WBA Junior
featherweight title. Final judges scores were 95-95, 95-95, and
95-95.
Full
Video All
Results
Peru: Malpartida Wins WBA Title over Luna
April 18, 2011 |
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(APR 18) On Saturday night, in a
rematch, super featherweight Kina Malpartida,129, of
Peru, won a 10-round una. decision over Rhonda Luna,130,
of the United States. The two were fighting for the WBA super
featherweight title. Looks like a Trilogy bout is in
order...
Hallback to fight Braekhus in Denmark
for Three Titles
April 17, 2011
Photo: Tony Duffy
Source: Press Release |
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(APR 17) On May 7, 2011, in
Copenhagen, Denmark, Chevelle “Fists of Steel” Hallback,
(28-6, 11 KO), of Tampa, Florida, will face
undefeated multi-world champion Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus
(17-0, 4 KO), in a 10-round world title bout where Braekhus will
defend her WBC, WBA, and WBO welterweight titles. Their
fight will be the featured co-main on the mainliner of Evander
Holyfield vs. Brian Nielsen. ..Full
Story
Feliciano wins New York State Title
at Ares Promotions Fight Night IV
by Mark A. Jones
April 17, 2011 |
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(APR 17) The third time was a
charm for Nydia “Dha Phenomenal" Feliciano, 121, Bronx, who
improves to 3-2-3 0 kayos, with an 8 round majority decision
over Jaci “The Force” Trivilino, 124, Plattsburgh and secures
the New York State Featherweight Title for her efforts. With the
loss, Trivilino drops to 6-3-2 1 kayo. The two previous meetings
ended..Full
Story
WANG "The China Girl" YANAN
by
Eddie Montalvo
April 17, 2011
Photo: insidesport.ph |
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(APR 17)
It is with sincere humility and great pleasure that I announce
reigning WIBA Middleweight champion, and
former WBC Middleweight World Champion Wang "The China Girl" Yanan's forthcoming U.S. Debut alongside her Mentor/Manager
Michael Yang. Michael Yang has shared with me that Yanan has her
sights on the Top Echelon of Women's Boxing in the Welter, Jr.
Middle and Middleweight categories. ..Full
Story
Results from France
April 16, 2011 |
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(APR 16) Last night in Salle Pierre Montesquiou, France,
Super bantamweight Nadege Szikora, 121¼, had a six-round draw with
Isabelle Leonardi, 121¼; also, Myriam Dellal, 130¼, won an
eight-round unanimous decision over Nacera Baghdad, 134½.
Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway to fight
Katia Gutierrez
Source: Press Release
April 15, 2011 |
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(APR 15) On the highly
anticipated card "Queen's of War",
Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway will fight Katia Gutierrez at the
World Trade Center, April 16th,in Veracruz Mexico.
Televisa expects to reach 40 million viewers in the telecast.
Dunaway and Gutierrez will fight for the IBF straw-weight World
title, promotion by HG Boxing and Zanfer promotions.
..Full
Story
Five Women's Bouts on
Card in Japan
Source/Samart
April 15, 2011 |
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(APR 15) On May 8, 2011, at the Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan,
there will be four female title bouts, and one female undercard
bout on the card. The card was originally supposed to take place
on March 12th, but the boxing event was postponed after the
disaster of the earthquake that hit Japan and the Korakuen Hall
sustained structural damage....Full
Story
School of hard knocks
by Shawn West/ESPN
April 15, 2011
Photo/Teddy Blackburn |
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(APR 15) Sonya Lamonakis, [pictured] is a
36-year-old elementary school teacher in Harlem who moonlights as a
professional boxer. Despite her humble attitude and constant
referral to her sport as a "hobby," Lamonakis is a..Full
Story on ESPN
WBAN Adds Manami Arima of Japan!
April 15, 2011 |
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(APR 15)
Dee Williams has continued to build the
Boxers Profiles Segment with another top female boxer,
Manami Arima, (aka: Tenkai Tsunami) of Japan.
Arima has a fascinating background in the sport. To read more
on Arima, go here:
Manami
Arima
"The Sweetest Thing" by Mischa Merz:
A Review
by Bernie McCoy
April 14, 2011 |
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(APR 14) In the preface to "The
Sweetest Thing," her second book on the sport of
Women's boxing, Mischa Merz leaves no doubt about her choice of
subject: "My relationship with boxing has been like one you would
have with another human being. I have loathed it and adored it. It
has both invaded my dreams and turned my stomach. I have resolved to
reduce it's significance in my life only to see...Full
Story
Team USA to Face off with Mexico in
Dual Action
by Julie Goldsticker
April 14, 2011 |
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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The United States and Mexico will
face off in international dual action, April 15 and 17 at the
Restorations Ministries’ Harvey Boxing Club and Thornton Township
High School in Harvey, Ill., with the two squads competing in all 13
Olympic weight divisions ..Full
Story
History First: West
Point includes Women's Boxing
Copyrighted
Photo: Facebook
April 13, 2011
Video
of Boxer |
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(APR 13, 2011) WBAN has learned this week that on March 7, 2011,
the West Point Women's Boxing Team made their debut at the Maryland
Boxing Invitational. WBAN has linked a video of these women who are
in the boxing program.
Interview with Olivia Goodwin - The
UK’s Newest And Youngest Boxing Promoter
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro
April 13, 2011 |
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(APR 13) Boxing is predominately
a male domain, especially in the UK, but over the past few years
the fairer sex have slowly but surely been making their presence
known.
Following a highly publicised court action in 1998, against the
British Boxing Board of Control, by Jane Couch Female boxers were
finally able to complete in the paid ranks. Ms. Couch then went on
to win numerous titles and is now a .....Full
Story
Ring Magazine Steps Up
April 11, 2011 |
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(APR 11) The Ring magazine is
including the first ever women's boxing column written by Chris
Richards, check out the May issue. This will be a regular feature.
Pictured is the women's pound for pound champion and eight-time
world champion in three weight classes, Holly Holm.
Reported by/Mary Ann Owen - BILV
Amateur Event in New England:
Striking Beauties
April 9, 2011 |
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(APR 9) On Saturday April 2, 2011, Striking Beauties, The boxing
gym for women, held the first all female fight event in New England.
The USA Boxing sanctioned event featured 8 bouts between women from
all over New England, and as far as Pennsylvania. A Night of
Knockouts included several Olympic hopefuls for 2012 and 2016! All
fighters put forth a tremendous effort, and the night was a
success.r..Full
Story
84th Annual Daily News Golden Gloves
Championship Results Day 2
by Mark A. Jones
April 9, 2011 [Day 1] |
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APR 9) Excellent job by the responsible staff for organizing not
only this event, but the entire Daily News Golden Gloves tournament
that began in early January. A capacity crowd filled the Theater at
Madison Square Garden, and witnessed the three female bouts
contained on an eleven bout card. All boxers competed......Full
Story
Quick Results: From Canada
Source: Durell Wambolt
April 9, 2011 |
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(APR 9) Last night
at the Shaw Conference Centre, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on the
undercard, lightweights Vanessa Bradford and Natasha Spence had a
four-round split draw. Judges scores were 36-40 / 38-36 / 38-38.
Both boxers fight out of Canada.
Courtesy photo: Mike Simon
First Night of Fisticuffs
at the Garden
by David Pambianchi
Photos: Chrisy Cappillino
Photos: David Pambianchi
April 8, 2011 |
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(APR 8) Once again, New Yorkers got treated to an evening of
heart, dreams and "hard knocks" as combatants gave their best in
night #1 of the 84th Annual Daily News Golden Gloves Finals. Madison
Square Garden teemed with boxing fans eager to see a friend or
relative capture one of 14 coveted Championship bouts. With women’s
boxing making its 2012 Olympics debut in London, some of tonight’s
competitors may become Olympic hopefuls.
Full Story with
photos
(APR 8) Today in Magdeburg,
Germany, the official weigh-in was held for tomorrow night's
card that will take place on at the Bordelandhalle, in Magdeburg, Germany, promoted by SES
Promotions.
In the women's bout set for this date, Ramona Kuehne, 17-1-0
(5KO), will take on Michelle Larissa Bonassoli, 11-5-0. The two
will be fighting for the WBO super featherweight title.
In the main event, Robert
Full Details with
Photos
84th Annual Daily News Golden Gloves
Championship Results Day 1
by Mark A. Jones
April 8, 2011 |
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(APR 8) Day 1 of the 84th
Daily News Golden Gloves finals was held before a near capacity
crowd at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Two bouts, the
176-pound Women’s Final and the 176+ Pound Women’s Final, were
held on March 25th. Both winning boxers were ceremoniously
issued their golden glove necklace before the night’s
festivities were initiated. ..Full
Story
Tonight: Anderson to fight Medel in
Las Vegas
April 8, 2011
Photos: Mary Ann Owen |
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(APR 8) Tonight at the Buffalo
Bill's Star Arena, in Primm, Nevada, TaTina "Lil Tyson'
Anderson, 3-1-0 (3KO), of Las Vegas, Nevada, will be fighting
LIssette Medel, 2-1-0 (0KO), of Maywood, California. At
yesterday's weigh-in Anderson weighed 139, and Medel, 138.
Full
Details and Photos by Mary Ann Owen
"Behind the Scenes" The night of the
Shooting of Rola!
By Sue TL Fox
April 8, 2011 |
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(APR 8) On April 1, 2011, in Berlin, Germany, Photojournalist Uwe Betker covered the boxing
event that
had the tragic shooting of
female boxer World Champion Rola El Halabi. She was just
about set to go into the ring to fight for a IBF championship bout,
when her stepfather shot her in the
dressing room. I conducted a One on One interview with Uwe
Betker, to get a "Behind the Scenes" look at what occurred..Full
Story
Leonardi to fight Kebaili in France
April 7, 2011 |
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(APR 7) On Friday, April 8th, at the Gymnase
Georges Racine, Clichy la Garenne, Hauts-de-Seine, France, hometown
boxer Isabelle Leonardi, 6-9-1 (2KO), will be fighting Nassera
Kebaili, in an eight round bout for a vacant local featherweight
title.
Germany: Kuehne vs. Bonassoli
Photos: Eroll Popova
April 5, 2011 |
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(APR 5) Today in Magdeburg,
Germany, a public workout was held, for the upcoming boxing card
that will take place on Saturday, April 9th, at the
Bordelandhalle, in Magdeburg, Germany, promoted by SES
Promotions.
In the women's bout set for this date, Ramona Kuehne, 17-1-0
(5KO), will take on Michelle Larissa Bonassoli, 11-5-0. The two
will be fighting for the WBO super featherweight title. Full
Story with Photos
USA Boxing’s Elite Female Athletes to
Face off with Sixteen Top Nations
by Julie Goldsticker
April 6, 2011 |
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Three of
the United States’ elite female athletes will test their skills
against 16 of the world’s top nations at the Feliks Stamm
Tournament in Warsaw, Poland, April 6-8. 2010 USA Boxing
National Championships silver medalist Tyrieshia Douglas
(Baltimore, Md.), 2010 National PAL Champion Stephanie Han (El
Paso, Texas) and 2009 Middleweight National Champion Alyssa
DeFazio (Peoria, Ariz.) will represent Team USA in Warsaw. ...
Full Story
WBAN Adds Chantel Cordova!
April 4, 2011 |
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(APR 4) WBAN has just added Chantel Cordova, of
Pueblo, Colorado, USA, to our Boxers Profile Segment. Cordova
began boxing at the age of 9, and is a pro boxer in the sport.
To check out the latest biography on WBAN, go here:
Chantel
Cordova
Six-Round WIBA Title Belt for the women on
card
April 4, 2011 |
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(APR 4) Folks..I could not have described any
better about the 6-round WIBA Title
bout, than how Chris Cozzone of New Mexico Boxing covered this fight
ringside. Take it away Chris----Nice
Coverage of this event--photos are also in report!
Raika Stops Mizutani in Fourth Round!
Photos: Samart
April 4, 2011 |
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(APR 4) Tonight (Time zone in
Japan) at the Korakuen hall, in Tokyo, Japan, Fujin Raika, now
22-6-1 (9KO)
knocked out Chika Mizutani, 9-3-0 (3KO),
with a right straight at 1:54 in the fourth round. The two were
scheduled to fight at 61.5kg catch weight in an eight
round non title bout. Both boxers are champions: Fujin
Raika...Full Story
LaPoint and Agredano fight to a
Majority Draw!
by Sue TL Fox
April 4, 2011
Photo: Mary Ann Owen |
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(APR 4) On Friday night at
the Rio, in Las Vegas, Nevada, promoted by Frank Luca, of Crown
Boxing, and in front of a great attendance and exciting
card---there were four action-packed bouts on the card. n the co-main, featuring female boxers Mandy LaPoint,
123, vs. Annette Agredano, 123. The two fought to a four-round
majority draw with judges scores of 38-38, 38-38, and 40-36.
LaPoint is...Full
Story
A shooting and two female boxing
fights
Photos and Story
by Uwe Betker
April 3, 2011 |
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(APR 3) A shooting, which was the
sad culmination of a family drama, overshadowed the boxing event
which took place in Berlin on April 1st and was organized by
Arena Sports-Promotion and Prime Time Events & Entertainment.
The target and one of the victims of the bloodshed was the
female boxer Rola El Halabi (11 fights, 11 wins, 6 by KO), who
that night was going to go for the IBF world championship.
Full Story
WBAN's April 2011 Rankings!
April 3, 2011 |
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(APR 3) Dee Williams has posted the latest
WBAN April 2011 rankings. This system is based on Dee's
computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check
out the latest rankings,
Go Here!
Alcivar dominates Hill in
Florida
April 3, 2011
Source/Press Release |
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(APR 3) Patricia "Boom Boom" Alcivar 5-0 (3KO's)continued to
impress with another gem of a performance over in Florida at
Roger Dean Stadium at the Boxing Event for the Pink for the
Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Cure. Alcivar won a
decisive unanimous decision victory over an extremely tough and
game Savanna Hill 7-9 (4kO's).Full
Story
Braekhus Retains World Titles with
Unanimous Decision over Emery
April 3, 2011
Photos: Mary Ann Owen |
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(APR 3) Last night at the Herning
Kongrescenter, in Herning, Denmark, Cecilia Braekhus, 147, won a
10-round unanimous decision over Jill Emery, 145. Braekhus was
defending her WBA, WBO, and WBC titles. More to follow soon..
Final judges scores were 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91.
Report/photos
by Mary Ann Owen
Argentina: Results
of two female bouts
April 3, 2011 |
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(APR 3) Last night at the Estadio Socios
Fundadores, in Chubut, Argentina, flyweight Yesica Bopp, 109½, won
by TKO in the eighth round against Romina Alcantara, 106½, in a
scheduled eight round bout. In another women's bout, pro debuter
Alejandra Soledad Zamora, 122¾, won a four-round majority decision
over Yessika Flavia Munoz, 121¼.
Rola El-Halabi: Another Female Boxer
Shot---shortly before her fight!
April 2, 2011 |
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(APR 2) Early today WBAN learned
from news sources across the net that Rola El-Halabi was shot
just prior to her entering the ring to fight last night in
Germany at about 11:00 p.m. Apparently from these reliable
Internet sources, the alleged attacker was none other than her
step father, Roy El-Halabi who was her former manager as of
January. WBAN does not know the condition of Rola at this time.
....Full
Story
El Paso's Jennifer Han chases $100K in boxing
reality program
By Bill Knight \ El Paso Times
April 2, 2011 |
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(APR 2)
Jennifer Han was a mixture of nerves and excitement, enthusiasm and
hope, the night before she left. And why not?
Full Story - elpasotimes .com Photo: Mary Ann Owen
Just In! Patricia Alcivar
vs. Savanna Hill
April 1, 2011 |
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(APR 1) Tomorrow night in West Palm Beach, Florida, Savanna Hill,
111.8, is set to fight Patricia Alcivar, 113.4. The two
will be fighting a six rounder on the undercard. All WBAN can
say, is Hill has her work cut out for her when she takes on Alcivar!
At the Scales in Denmark!
Photos: Mary Ann Owen
April 1, 2011 |
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(APR 1) Today the weigh-in
was held for the upcoming multi-world title fight that will take
place tomorrow night at the Herning Kongrescenter, in Herning,
Denmark. Jill Emery weighed in at 145 lb., and Cecilia
Braekhus came in at 147 lbs. The weigh-ins
were held at the at Murphys Pub in Herning, Denmark. Evander
Holyfield and Brian Nielsen were in attendance.
..Photos by
Mary Ann Owen
Jill Emery trains in Herning,
Denmark
Photos: Mary Ann Owen
April 1, 2011 |
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(APR 1) Yesterday in Herning,
Denmark, Jill Emery, of the United States, prepares for her
upcoming battle on Saturday, April 2nd, against Cecilia Braekhus,
who will be defending her WBO, WBA, and WBC world title belts.. Full
Story
Mariana Juarez Named WBAN's April 2011
Fighter of the Month!
April 1, 2011 |
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(APR 1) WBAN would like to congratulate
Mariana Juarez of Mexico for being named our April 2011 Fighter of
the month. She had a very high-profile fight in March against
Italy's Simona Galassi. Sue TL Fox