Boxing champion Billy Joe Saunders suspended after posting video on how to "Hit Your woman" if they get mouthy Source:  Internet/Media by Sue TL Fox March 31, 2020

(MARCH 31)  Spreading faster than a "wild fire" on the net via social media, boxing champion Billy Joe Saunders, aka "Rocks for Brains" decided to take his valuable time while being "social distancing" in making a video and posting it to demonstrate to men how to hit their ole' woman,  if they start giving them mouth that ticks them off.  Full Story

Some of our Early Pioneer Female Boxers: WBAN’s Historical Documents--- Amateur boxing in 1978 Source:  WBAN Archives by Sue TL Fox March 29, 2020

(MARCH 29)  – In our WBAN Archives, we would like to share some of our research throughout the years on the net.  We bring you back to 1978 when female boxers fought for their rights to fight in a sanctioned amateur bout.  No, there were no TV crews from all over the world, national TV, and very little local coverage considering that on May 12, 1978, was the First sanctioned amateurs women's bout as where WBAN was able to document this occurrence in 1978.   Full Story

ESPN:  Keeping track of cancellations, postponements in boxing due to the coronavirus pandemic March 28, 2020

(MAR 28) Since the coronavirus became a pandemic, it has caused the sports world, including boxing, to shut down in recent weeks. Promoters around the world have been forced to cancel or postpone more than 60 cards -- hundreds of bouts -- between March and May, some with no choice because local governments shut down all non-essential business. More boxing events are likely to be called off in the  Dan Rafael of espn.com

Salita Promotions Announces Postponement of Claressa Shields vs. Marie-Eve Dicaire Bout on May 9th card Source:  PR/Press Release March 25, 2020

(MAR 25) With the world currently focused on fighting the Coronavirus pandemic, Salita Promotions has made the decision to postpone and reschedule the Claressa Shields vs Marie-Eve Dicaire Undisputed World Championship fight, originally slated for May 9 at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Mich., and live on SHOWTIME.  Salita Promotions will continue to monitor the circumstances closely and work diligently with Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center, Showtime and state officials to announce a new date as soon as conditions are favorable.  Full Story

WBO Press Release:  WBO World Championship Committee Resolution March 19, 2020

(MAR 19)  The present ruling stems upon a petition filed on behalf of WBO Female Participant Ms. Franchon Crews-Dezurn requesting reinstatement as the official WBO Female Super Middleweight Champion in light of the decision rendered by the “Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation” (TLDR), overturning the official bout result initially ruled...Full Story

Results From Columbia:  Olga Julio Wins by Decision over Zavala March 16, 2020

(MAR 16) On Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Campismo Casa del Mar, Tolu, Colombia, Flyweight Olga Julio, 113, now, 32-18-2 (22KO) of Barranquilla, Colombia,  won a six-round unanimous decision over Maria Zavala, 114, also of Colombia, Zavala remains winless at 0-8-0.   Final judges scores were 60-54, 60-54, and 59-55.  Really, matching up with a winless boxer of 0-7?

Results from Fiji - Inise Kaunimara Wins her first pro bout by a Split decision over Singh March 16, 2020

(MAR 16) On Saturday night, at the FMF Dome, in Suva, Fiji,  middleweight of Fiji, Inise Kaunimara, 154, won a four-round split decision over Katerina Faleao Singh, 151, of Lautoka, Fiji. Kaunimara moved her record to 1-1-0 (0KO), and Singh fell to 3-3-1 (0KO).   This was Kaunimara's first win as a pro boxer.

Fighting Chance - Based on a True Story - Author:  Alicia Doyle Source:  Press Release March 13, 2020

(MAR 13) Boxing is more than just an escape from the chaos of the streets or the baggage of what’s behind to those who find their way into the gym, and ultimately, the ring. Boxing can be the road – and has been for many over the generations in hard scrabble America – to the way in life.  That’s the story shared by Alicia Doyle in her nonfiction memoir Fighting Chance, chronicling the...Full Story

WBAN Special Tribute to Amateurs Boxers who were killed in Bus Accident Source:  Media March 11, 2020

(MAR 11) On Sunday, March 8, 2020, there was a tragic accident that took place where a  group of Sonoran amateur boxers died in a bus accident. WBAN was first notified of this tragedy on Facebook, where it was written: "Yet another sad story hits our world of boxing as a bus loaded with amateur boxing teenagers flipped over several times on the highway.. Full Story

Zulina ‘Loba’ Muñoz is the new WBC  international bantamweight champion by Joe Serrat Photo Credits: Alma Montiel March 9, 2020

(MAR 9) Zulina ‘Loba’ Muñoz is the new WBC  international bantamweight champion having defeated Valeria Perez with a second round TKO win in the main event of the “Explosion of Talent” fight card on March 8, 2020.  Munoz, (51-3-2, 29KO) got off to a quick start with sharp left hooks that set an aggressive pace to the fight. Full Story

Zulina Munoz to Fight Valeria Perez for WBC International Title Source:  Joe Serrat Video and pictures crédit: Alma Montiel March 8, 2020

(MAR 8) Tonight at the Deportivo Leandro Valle, Iztacalco, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Zulina "La Lobo" Muñoz, 51-3-2 (29 KO), of Mexico City, Mexico, will be fighting Valeria "La Pequena" Perez, 12-7-0 (2KO), of Nopalltepec, Mexico.  The two will be vying for the WBC International Bantamweight Title. Yesterday at the weigh-in (video included), Muñoz weighed in at 118 pounds, and Perez, 118. Full Story

Laura Ramsey Retires going out at #1 in the World by Sue TL Fox Photo Credits:  Dalia Duran March 4, 2020

(MARCH 4) On February 29, 2020, at the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Laura "Lady Ram" Ramsey, 256¾,  fought Gwendolyn O'Neil,  240¼, winning by a fourth round TKO in a scheduled six round bout, and winning the ABO Heavyweight Title. Full Story

AIBA Congress in Budapest postponed until June 20th, 2020 because of Coronavirus Source:  Press Release March 4, 2020

(MAR 4)  Extraordinary AIBA Congress, scheduled in Budapest on March, is postponed for 3-month period because of Coronavirus outbreak. AIBA Executive Committee took this decision by e-mail vote due to the force majeure. AIBA National Federations are invited to attend an Extraordinary AIBA Congress on June 20th, 2020 in Budapest, Hungary.  Full Story

Mayerlin Rivas of Venezuela Named WBAN's March 2020 Fighter of the Month! March 3, 2020

(MAR 3) WBAN would like to congratulate Mayerlin Rivas of Venezuela who has been named WBAN's March 2020 Fighter of the Month!  Rivas recently had a fantastic win in Panama, fighting undefeated boxer,  Laura Ledezma, of Panama City, winning the  vacant WBA Super Bantamweight title.

Layla McCarter to Fight Yamilla Reynosa in World Title bout for two belts in Oregon by Sue TL Fox March 2, 2020 tickets

(MAR 2) In what is exciting for Oregonians and boxing fans in general, there is an upcoming boxing card featuring a female boxing world title bout. The last world title fight that took place in Oregon, took place in June of 2006, at the Seven Feathers Casino Resorts, in Canyonville. ...Full Story

News: Asian/Oceanian Boxing Qualification for Tokyo 2020 Live on Olympic Channel Source:  PR March 2, 2020

(MAR 2) MADRID –– Boxing’s road to Tokyo continues this week in Amman, Jordan with the Asian/Oceanian Boxing Qualification Events for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. From 3 to 11 March at Prince Hamzah Hall in the Jordanian capital, more than 221 athletes from 35 countries are scheduled to compete in 13 women’s and men’s events for 63 Olympic quota places at Tokyo 2020...Full Story