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Selina Barrios Remains Undefeated Captures NABF Lightweight Title Source/PR/Mario Serrano Photo Credit: Robert Elizondo/Team Barrios December 30, 2017

(DEC 30)  ALEXNDRIA, LA ---Last night at the Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, LA, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (3-0, 1 KO) remained undefeated with a majority decision victory against "Lovely" Lisa Porter (1-1-1), capturing the lightweight NABF title.  Full Story

Tonight:  Selina Barrios to fight Lisa Porter for NABF Lightweight title Source/PR/Mario Serrano December 29, 2017

(DEC 29) ALEXANDRIA, LA - Undefeated female fighters, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (2-0, 1 KO) and "Lovely" Lisa Porter (1-0-1), both made weight yesterday for their upcoming NABF Lightweight title bout, set to take place TONIGHT, Friday, December 29, at the Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, LA. Barrios weighed in at 131.2 lbs. while Porter tipped the scales at 134.5 lbs.  Full Story

(DEC 29) Another year has gone by and it is time to have the "Hot" and "Nots" Picks for 2017! 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! ....Check out 2017 top picks! Full Story

Team USA:  Top 17 Moments of 2017 December 28, 2017

 (DEC 28) 2017 was one of the most successful years for USA Boxing, and we would like to take a look back at the top 17 moments of 2017! In 2017 USA Boxing added two new national tournaments, the Western and Eastern Elite Qualifiers and Regional Open Championships. Both Albuquerque and Chattanooga served as  www.teamusa.org Photo credit: Team USA

Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract Source/PR December 25, 2017

(DEC 25)  Already a superstar in Europe, “Lady Hammer” (22-0, 10 KOs), from Dortmund, Germany, (via Novodolinka, Kazakhstan) is the current WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion. She has also previously held the WBF Middleweight, as well as WBO and WBF Super Middleweight Championships.  Full Story

At the Scales in Mexico: Layla McCarter vs. Erika Hernandez December 21, 2017 Photo Credit:  Courtesy

(DEC 21) Today the weigh-in was held at the Blanco y Negro Restaurant, in Mexico City, Mexico, with anticipation of tomorrow night’s fight featuring Layla “Amazing “ McCarter vs. Erika “La Negra” Hernandez. At the scales, McCarter weighed in at 140.7 and Hernandez, 137.3.   Full Story

Selina Barrios to Face Lisa Porter for NABF Lightweight Title Source/PR/Mario Serrano December 19, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX  - In what looks to be an all-out war,undefeated  lightweight Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios will be facing "Lovely" Lisa Porter, with the two fighting for the NABF lightweight title.  Both fighters were granted by the NABF committee to fight for this belt. Full Story

Natasha Jonas Wins by TKO over Katarina Vistica Photo credit: Steve Reid December 17, 2017

(DEC 17) Last night at the Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, Lancashire, UK, lightweight Natasha Jones, now  4-0-0 (4KO), of Liverpool, UK, won by a second round TKO [1:51] scheduled for six rounds over Katarina Vistica, who is now 1-10-0 (1KO), of , Croatia.  This was four fights that Jonas had in 2017, since turning pro.    More Weekend Results

What now for Katie Taylor? Unify the belts---Early retirement?-by Michael O'Neill  December 15, 2017

(DEC 15) On Wednesday, Bray’s London 2012 Olympic Champion Katie Taylor retained the WBA Lightweight crown she won in October against Anahi Sanchez of Argentina, this time overcoming the tough challenge of leading American challenger, Jessica McCaskill at the iconic York Hall in Bethnal Green, London....Full Story

Mexico:  Brenda Flores vs. Silvia Torres for Interim WBA Light Flyweight Belt December 15, 2017

(DEC 15) On Saturday night, December 16th, at the Domo Sindicato de Trabajadores IMSS, Tlalpan, Mexico, Brenda Flores, 11-3-1 (2KO), of Tijuana, Baja, California, will be fighting Silvia Torres, 17-0-1 (6KO), of Nezahualcóyotl, México.  The two will be fighting for the interim WBA Light flyweight title in a ten-round bout.

Tonight in Argentina:  Maria Roman to fight Ana Maria Lozano for IBF Belt December 15, 2017

 (DEC 15) Tonight at the Estadio Aldo Cantoni, San Juan, Argentina, Maria Roman, 117.5, will be fighting Ana Maria Lozano, 115.5, in a ten-round bout, will vying for the IBF Bantamweight world title.  According to Boxrec, this is a four-star matchup.  Roman comes off a recent win against Carolina Duer in August of 2017.

Pro Boxer Amanda Serrano and  and 31stannual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony Source/PR Photo Credits:  Peter Frutkoff December 11, 2017

NEW YORK (December 11, 2017) - Less than 24 hours after he defeated previously undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux, WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl "Hi Tech" Lomachenko attended yesterday's (Sunday, Dec. 9) 31st annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony to accept the Ring 8 2017 Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Award....Full Story

42 National Champions Crowned on Finale of 2017 USA Boxing Championships Source/PR December 10, 2017

(DEC 10) Salt Lake City, Utah - The 2017 Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open came to a close last night at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah with the crowning of 42 National Champions.   The night began with 10 exciting “undercard” bouts consisting of junior and youth matchups, which saw Angel Martinez (Rockford, Ill.) take his second Youth National Championship, as well as Miguel Santana (Tampa, Fla.) repeat as...Full Story

Elite Women's Championship Field Set: Eight Prep Champions Crowned on Third Day of US National Championships Source/Press Release Photo: Facebook/ Gabriela Fundora December 8, 2017

(DEC 8)  Salt Lake City, Utah - The 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open continued it’s excitement on the third day in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Salt Palace Convention Center with the crowning of eight prep champions, as well as finalizing the elite women who will be boxing for a national title on Saturday.   Full Story

The Indian Open International Tournament will be held in New Delhi in January Source/PR/Asian Boxing Confederation/Facebook December 8, 2017

The first edition of the Indian Open International Boxing Tournament will be held in New Delhi from January 24 until 28. India hosted the AIBA Women's Youth World Boxing Championships in Guwahati last month and their next international competition is coming in the first month of 2018.  The competition will be held in the 10 men weight classes: 49kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, 81kg...Full Story

2017 USA Boxing National Championships Underway in Salt Lake City Source/PR/USA Boxing December 6, 2017

(DEC 6) The 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open presented by SHOWTIME Sports has brought over 600 boxers to Salt Lake City, Utah’s Salt Palace Convention Center.
This year’s tournament kicked off today (Dec 5) with action packed boxing, including the crowning of 11 new champions in the prep and junior divisions...Full Story

Eight Elite Boxers From Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program Head to 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championships & Junior Open Source/PR/Mario Serrano December 5, 2017

(DEC 5)  LAS VEGAS, NV - Eight members from the "Pound-4-Pound" gym, Las Vegas' # 1 amateur boxing program, will compete in the 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championships & Junior Open. The five-day tournament will take place in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, more commonly known as the Salt Palace, starting December 5th through December 9th. ...Full Story

Kali Reis vs. Tiffany Woodard Fight to be televised on NESN Source/Star Boxing December 3, 2017

(DEC 3) JOE DEGUARDIA'S STAR BOXING is pleased to announce that if you were unable to attend the November 25th, SLUGFEST at the SUN, live from Mohegan Sun, you will be able to watch it on tape-delay, airing on NESN (New England Sports Network) Sunday, December 3rd at 8:00 PM ET.  November 25th's, Star Boxing's SLUGFEST at the SUN, from Mohegan Sun, will also re-air on NESN on:  Sunday, December 3rd at 8:00-10:00 PM (first-airing); Friday, December 15th at 8:00-10:00 PM; and Saturday, December 23rd at 6:00-8:00 PM.  Full Story

Japan Results: Naoko Fujioka Wins by Decision Source/Samart December 2, 2017

(DEC 2) Last night at the Korakuen Hall, Japan, Naoko Fujioka from Japan, now 17-2-0 (7KO), won a ten-round unanimous decision over Yokasta Valle, former IBF 102 lb Champion from Costa Rica. The two were fighting for the vacant WBO Light Flyweight Title. Judges scores were 98-92, 96-94, and 99-91. This bout was rated 3 stars with Boxrec.  For All Fight Results, go Here

Kenia Enriquez Named WBAN's December 2017 Fighter of the Month December 1, 2017 Photo: Facebook

 (DEC 1)  WBAN would like to congratulate Kenia Enriquez, 20-1-0 (9KO), of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, as our pick for WBAN's December 2017 Fighter of the month.  She just recently had a five-star Boxrec bout against  Jessica Nery Plata, winning by decision for the interim WBC Light Flyweight title.