MARCH 2014

What a Stinker of a Match for Dionicius to defend her IBF title: Full fight Video March 30, 2014

(MAR 30) Debora Dionicius, 114¾, rated #4 with Boxrec, successfully defended her title against Neisi Torres, 114¾, who is rated #61 with Boxrec.  We know that Boxrec gives "Stars" for the calibre of fights on their site---this fight deserved "Four YAWNS" of boxing for being a "World Title" bout.

Video/Fight Report: Marcos Wins by Decision over Zacarias by Sue TL Fox March 30, 2014

(MAR 30) On Friday night, March 28th, at the Anfiteatro Municipal, Villa Maria, Cordoba, Argentina, Yesica " El Bombón Asesino" Marcos, 128¼, won a closely fought six rounder by a unanimous decision over Silvia "La Leona" Zacarias, 127¾. Both boxers fight out of Argentina. The six round bout was televised on TyC Sports....Full Story

Tonight:  Debora Dionicius to to defend her IBF Title March 29, 2014

(MAR 29) Tonight at the Club Social y Cultural El Cruce, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Debora Dionicius, 15-0 (4KO), will be fighting a 10 rounder, and defending her IBF super flyweight title against Neisi Torres, 11-1-1 (7KO), of Barranquilla, Colombia. Torres is ranked #61 on Boxrec.....ouch!...and fighting for a world title?!

Ramona Kuehne Easily wins three World Titles (WBF, WBO, WIBF) against Gina Chamie by Sue TL Fox March 28, 2014

(MAR 28) Last night at the MBS Arena, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, in what appeared to be a not-to-difficult bout for Ramona Kuehne, 128¾, of Germany, she successfully defended her WBO, WBF, WIBF titles when the fight was stopped by a TKO in the seventh when it appeared that her opponent Gina Chamie,127¾, of Hungary injured her elbow. ...Full Story

Norwegian Amateur Boxing Association suspended by A.I.B.A but 2014 Nordic Women's Championships goes ahead by Michael O'Neill March 27, 2014

(MAR 27) Yet another National Amateur Boxing Association has been suspended by the International Boxing Association (AIBA), this time their Norwegian associate, Norges Boksforbund . Recent previous suspensions have included South Korea, United States, England, Cameroon, Romania, South Africa and India...Full Story

Canadian Boxer Priscilla Trompowsky Looking to Fight! March 27, 2014

(MAR 27) For promoters and matchmakers, 5'4" Priscilla Trompowsky is looking to be active again in the ring...she fights between 117 - 122 lbs., and is 1-3 as a pro, with 10 amateur fights before turning pro. If interested in featuring Trompowsky on a card, you can contact her team at   markosgia8@hotmail.comv - More info on her biography on WBAN! 

Japan: Tomomi Takano Wins by TKO in the Second Round Photos and results by Samart March 26, 2014

(MAR 26) On March 24, 2014 at Korakuen Hall, in Tokyo, Japan,
5`10 tall Model and Boxer Tomomi Takano won over Kulabkhao Por Preecha from Thai by TKO in the second round TKO in a scheduled six-round bout in the super featherweight division. Photos

Fight Video of Woo Vs. Han March 26, 2014

(MAR 26) WBAN has just posted the fight video fo the March 23, 2014 IFBA Championship bout that took place inHaenum City, South Korea, where Ji Hye Woo retained her IFBA Featherweight world title over El Paso's Jennifer Han in a close 10 round championship  bout, by majority decision. Judges scored the bout 96-95, 95-95, 97-93.To View Video go here!

Mastrodouka to Make History in Greece by David Wilkey March 24, 2014

(MAR 24) Greek female Super-Featherweight boxer Areti Mastrodouka (6-0) is to make boxing history in Greece this coming Saturday (29th March 14) as she participates in the first ever professional bout to be held in the country. The 37 year-old will face Slovakian Claudia Ferenci in her 7th fight as a professional in a 6 round bout in Athens, as she continues her journey towards a World Title...Full Story

Lamonakis Wins New York State Title by Bernie McCoy March 23,  2014 Photo credit:  Claudia Bocanegra

(MAR 23) Sonya Lamonakis won a decisive eight round decision over Tiffany Woodard to win the vacant NY State heavyweight crown in the main event of Uprising Promotions' fast paced seven bout card at the sold out Five Star Banquet Center in Long Island City on Saturday night.
Lamonakis, at 229 pounds, came to the bout with a 45 pound edge over Woodard, 184, and while that was surely a factor in the winner's controlling most of the infighting over the eight rounds.....Full Story

Mexico: Three Female Bouts Don the "La Prueba de Fuego" Card! by Sue TL Fox March 23, 2014

(MAR 23) On April 11, 2014, at the Hipódromo Caliente, Arena Tecate, Tijuana, Mexico, and promoted by Mayen and Zanfer Promociones, they are presenting "La Prueba de Fuego" a night of live professional boxing that will include three female bouts on the card. ..Full Story

Heather Hardy Turns up the Heat in New York! Photos and Story by Christy Cappillino Non-fight Photo of Hardy: Rebecca Weiss Stricker March 23, 2014

(MAR 23) On Friday night at the Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn, New York, and presented by DiBella Entertainment, Heather "The Heat" Hardy, 121, of Brooklyn, NY, did indeed "Turn up the Heat" when she fought and won an eight-round bout by a unanimous decision over Nydia Feliciano, 119. The final judges scores were 79-73, 78-74, and 78-74.  Hardy remains undefeated with a 9-0-0 (2KO), and Feliciano, 7-5-3. .Full Story

Touted fighter Chantel “Gorgeous Babe” Cordova upset in bid for world title fight Undefeated Maria Suarez outlasts Cordova in six rounds by Martin Hines March 22, 2014

(MAR 22) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Maria Suarez wanted to give her soon-to-be 16-year old son a wonderful birthday present. On Friday night at the Pueblo Convention Center, she did just that. Suarez (8-0) remained undefeated by hanging tough through six rounds against the home-town favorite, Chantel “Gorgeous Babe” Cordova (12-5-1). Suarez, who supervises her California hometown’s Head Start early education program, impressed the partisan crowd with..Full Story

Columbus Division of Fire to Hold Bootcamp--to Promote Diversity in the Fire Service Source/PR March 21,  2014

(MAR 21)  The Columbus Division of Fire is holding a ‘bootcamp,’ dubbed ‘Can You Take the Heat,’ for Columbus residents who may be interested in a career in public safety. The three-day, two-night experience is being held at the Division of State Fire Marshal Ohio Fire Academy and will give attendees the opportunity to participate in search and rescue scenarios, obtain CPR certification and extinguish simulated fires....Full Story

At the Scales: Chantel Cordova vs. Maria Suarez Source/PR March 21, 2014

(MAR 21)  Every boxer that will be fighting on the Professional Boxing tonight on the Friday Night Fights card in Pueblo, Colorado made weight at the VUL restaurant and lounge. The card originally was planned to include five professional bouts. However, due to injury David Escamilla is unable to participate in his contest with Chris Galvadon. The four remaining fights on the card are sure to be action packed as every fighter appeared trimmed and in shape. ...Full Story

Latondria Jones Looking Sharp at the famous Mayweather Gym Photos and Text by Mary Ann Owen March 21,  2014

(MAR 21) TMT Fighter Latondria Jones has been looking very sharp, she trains at the famous Mayweather gym in Las Vegas. Latondria is the first women fighter that has been signed with the TMT Team, and she will be making her pro debut in the next few months at super...Full Story

Fight Video Clip:  Big Upset--  Ortega Wins by points over Irma Sanchez March 18, 2014

(MAR 18) WBAN has JUST posted the fight video clip of the Yazmin Ortega vs. Irma Sanchez fight.  The two fought on March 14, 2014 in Los Cabos, Mexico, Yazmin Ortega, raised her record to 2-2-1 (1KO), when she defeated world champion Irma Sanchez, now 28-7-1 (8KO).

Cool Story of the week:  New Honorary WBC Champion Gabe Santistevan by Stephen Blea March 17, 2014

(MAR 17) Raylene & I had the most Awesome Visit last night with “Our New WBC Honorary Champion” Gabe Santistervan age 10, at his home with his mom Kathleen and grandpa Mr. Santistevan, whom by the way is an Honorable Discharged Vietnam Vet Marine, with many Awards from serving our Country and currently a retired railroad  worker, I bonded with him as former Marine and Mr. Santistevan also came from the same neighborhood from the projects called  Full Story

Hintsatake and Yallup Score Victories in Toppenish Story and Photos by Ricardo Ibarra March 17, 2014

(MAR 17) Corpuz Promotions returned to the Toppenish Community Center in Toppenish, WA, last Saturday night with a nine bout Pro-Am card. Playing to a packed house, the show featured two entertaining amateur women's bouts. The local fight crowd has become very supportive of women's boxing and came out to support two of their...Full Story

Hot Matchup in Women's Boxing:  Chantel Cordova to headline action packed boxing card March 17, 2014

(MAR 17)  Friday March 21, Chantel Cordova (12-4-1) will attempt to take the next step in her aspirations to get back to a world title fight when she faces California’s undefeated Maria Suarez (7-0). The main event matches two top twenty World ranked flyweights. As an amateur, Cordova had a storied career capturing two national championships, three golden glove titles.... Full Story

2014 AIBA World Youth Championships and Youth Olympics Qualifier Set For Sofia. by Michael O'Neill March 15, 2014

As we reported last year, 2014 sees the first occasion that women boxers will appear in the Youth Olympic Games. The AIBA World Youth Championships which includes the same three weights as for the 2012 London Olympics takes place in Sofia, Bulgaria next month. ..Full Story

Upcoming WBF Title Fights on Three Cards in Germany March 13, 2014

(MAR 13) According to the WBF, they have three fights scheduled:  Renata Domsodi vs Alexandra Vlajk -WBF Bantamweight title, March 22, Bielefeld Germany;  Ramona Kühne vs Gina Chamie, WBF Super Feather, March 28, Potsdam, Germany; and Rola El Halabi vs TBD, WBF Light Welterweight Title, May 10, in Ulm, Germany.  Photo:  Kühne

Golden Gloves Charity Boxing & WBC Cares Colorado by Stephen Blea/ Raylene Carbone March 13, 2014

(MAR 13)  From the Desk of Stephen Blea & Raylene Carbone- WBC Cares Colorado Members....We are happy to announce that we are doing a WBC Cares CO- KO Cancer Benefit of Amateur Boxing with Colorado Golden Gloves Charities Gym to benefit Diedre Vickers/Strauch, whom is battling stage four Colon Cancer. Bouts will be held on March 15th at 3pm. Located at Golden Gloves Boxing Gym 6161 W. 44th Ave. .Full Story

Chantel Cordova to fight on March 21st March 13, 2014

(MAR 13) On March 21, 2014, at the Pueblo Convention Center, in Pueblo, Colorado, 27-year old, flyweight Chantel Cordova, 12-4-1 (3KO), of Pueblo, will be fighting on the card. For ticket information call: Pueblo Convention Center Box Office at 866-722-8844.  At this time, WBAN does not know who Cordova will be fighting, or how many rounds.  We will post the additional information as it becomes available.

This does Little for the sport---Dahiana Santana 32-6 vs. 0-17-1 Boxer March 123, 2014

(MAR 12) On Monday night at the Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic, former world champion Dahiana Santana, raised her boxing record to 33-6 (14KO), when she defeated winless Rocio De Leon, now 0-18-1, by a unanimous decision. This was actually a rematch for these two....Why?....who in the world knows.

Danyelle Wolf and Ava Knight at the Mayweather gym Photos by Mary Ann Owen March 11, 2014

(MAR 11) Yesterday at the Mayweather gym, Las Vegas photographer Mary Ann Owen met up with amateur boxer Danyelle Wolf and world champion pro boxer Ava Knight.   Wolf, 6', 152, is an mpressive amateur in the sport.  In her workout yesterday, photos were taken of her training with Jeff Mayweather. ...Full Story with photos

Nana Yoshikawa becomes OPBF light flyweight champion March 10, 2014

(MAR 10) Last night at Sakai City Hall, in Osaka, Japan, Nana Yoshikawa won over Krikanok Islandmuaythai from Thai by 1st round TKO. The bout was for the vacant OPBF Light Flyweight Title.  Nana Yoshikawa was a Japan amateur boxing champion in three different weight divisions. source: Samart

Team USA Wins Seven Gold Medals and the Team Trophy at the 2014 Youth Continental Championships by Julie Goldsticker March 10, 2014

(MAR 10) USA Boxing’s bright future was on display this afternoon at the 2014 Youth Continental Championships in Quito, Ecuador. Team USA won seven gold and three silver medals in today’s final round action at the Julio Cesar Hidalgo Coliseum. The United States’ Caitlin Orosco (Anaheim, Calif.), Antonio Vargas (Kissimmee, Fla.), Jajaira Gonzalez (Glendora, Calif.), Martha Fabela (Oakland, Calif.), Charles Conwell (Cleveland, Ohio), Matthew Mollet (Port Orchard, Wash.), and Darmani Rock (Philadelphia, Pa.) all took 2014 Youth Continental Championships titles in Ecuador. ...Full Story

Japan:  Tenkai Tsunami Wins by Seventh Round TKO March 9, 2014 Photos/Source:  Samart of Japan

(MAR 9) On Friday night, March 7th, at the Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan, Tenkai Tsunami, 118, of Tokyo, Japan, won a seventh round TKO over Honey Katsumata, 117¾, from the Philippines, but resides in Tokyo, in a scheduled eight round bout. Photographs

Four American Boxers Advance to the Final Round at the 2014 Youth Continental Championships by Julie Goldsticker March 9, 2014 Photo: Facebook

(MAR 9) Team USA enjoyed a second successful day at the 2014 Youth Continental Championships in Quito, Ecuador on Friday. Four U.S. competitors claimed semifinal wins to earn berths in the tournament finals. Male flyweight Nico Hernandez (Wichita, Kansas), female flyweight Caitlin Orosco (Anaheim, Calif.) ..Full Story

Another Great Fight on the Books for Female Boxing! by Sue TL Fox March 7, 2014

(MAR 7) WBAN has been notified that contracts are signed between Jolene Blackshear of San Diego, California and Kenia Enriquez for being featured on an upcoming card "San Diego Fights" that will take place on April 4, 2014, at the 4 Points Sheraton, in San Diego, California.  We have been told that this is an eight-round bout and will be the mainliner...Full Story

WBC Calls a Mandatory for Juarez vs. Munoz Source/PR March 6, 2014

(MAR 6)  WBAN has received some exciting news earlier today when we were notified that the World Boxing Council President, Mauricio Sulaiman Saldivar, just prior to  traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada, said that the fight for the WBC Female Super flyweight world title between current champion, Zulina Muñoz and challenger Mariana Juarez is mandatory....Full Story

Thirteen USA Boxers to Compete in the Youth Continental Championships, March 5-10 in Quito, Ecuador by Julie Goldsticker March 6, 2014

(MAR 6) Thirteen of the United States’ top youth boxers will square off against foes from north, central, and south America at the 2014 Youth Continental Championships, March 5-10 at the Julio Cesar Hidalgo Coliseum in Quito, Ecuador. All of the boxers representing Team USA in the major international event are current or former national champions and will look to add a continental title to their resumes. ...Full Story

Tonight: The NYC Fire Dept will take on the Irish National Police Garda Boxing Club Source/PR March 6, 2014

(MAR 6) Tonight at Webster Hall NYC, The NYC Fire Dept will take on the Irish National Police Garda Boxing Club. The Amateur card will feature 9 FDNY vs. Irish Garda team, but will also feature two amateur female bouts. Press Release that WBAN posted on March 2, 2014

All Female Boxing Clinic at Gleason's Gym Source/PR March 5,  2014

(MAR 5) What an opportunity for female boxers on the scene---from April 17, 18, and 19th, 2014, there will be an ALL-FEMALE BOXING CLINIC with some of the top elite female boxers that will be the trainers at this clinic.  WBAN received the following press release:...Full Story

AIBA Terminates Indian Amateur Boxing Federation's Membership by Michael O'Neill March 3,  2014

(MAR 3)  The International Boxing Association (AIBA) today terminated the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation’s (IABF) membership after what it described as ‘an extensive evaluation and assessment of all issues surrounding the sport of boxing in India’. The IABF had in fact been temporarily suspended since December 2012 albeit boxers had been allowed to compete in major International competitions under the AIBA flag. In addition of course Mery Kom had taken Bronze in the 2012 Olympic Games in London...Full Story

In Action-Packed Fight Zulina Wins by Tecnical Decision over Alesia Graf! by Sue TL Fox Photos: Pepe Rodriguez/WBC March 2, 2014

(MAR 2) Last night on the "SANGRE MEXIQUENSE" professional boxing card at the World Trade Center of Naucalpan, in Mexico, the headliner featured a rematch between Alesia Graf vs. Zulina "Loba" Muñoz.  Munoz was defending her WBC Super Flyweight title in a ten-rounder.  And...oh what a rematch these two brought to the table this night!.Full Story with photos and Video!