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Las Vegas Here we come:  Heading off to the Land of Vegas very soon! September 30, 2023

 (SEPT 30) LAS VEGAS, Nev. –  Just about one week away from our historic International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame! We are celebrating two anniversaries of the IWBHF (10 year) and WBAN (25) year....See you all in Las Vegas very soon!! (The limited edition gloves will be available at our event) I am signing the first pair that came out of the shipment for historic purposes....

Family Tribute to Col. Bob Sheridan Press Release Photo Credit:  Mary Ann Owen September 29, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved ‘Pops’, Colonel Bob Sheridan on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the age of 79. He was not just a father to us, but a guiding light, a source of unwavering love and support, and a true hero in every sense of the word. Pops dedicated his life to his family and his country, and his legacy will forever inspire all of us. Full Story

The Biggest Talking Points in Women's Combat Sports in 2023  September 28, 2023

(SEPT 28) ---For years, the realm of combat sports was considered a man's world. Women's matchups would get hardly any coverage whatsoever and UFC head honcho Dana White famously once said that women would never compete inside the Octagon. How wrong he was. Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey...Full Story

Daniela Bermudez Wins by a Third Round TKO September 27, 2023

 (SEPT 27) ---On Saturday night at the Salon de los Deportes, in Villa Maria, Argentina, Daniela Bermudez, 124, of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina won by a third round TKO over Lucrecia Manzur, 124, of San Miguel, Tucuman, Argentina.  Unfortunately Manzur experienced an injury to her her left ear, and had a significant swelling, where the injury ..Full Details go here

Less Than Two Weeks to go! "Night of the Stars" International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in Las Vegas! September 27, 2023

 (SEPT 27) ---The countdown is on! We are now have less than  two weeks before the "Night of the Stars" International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame two-day event that takes place in Las Vegas!    We have general admission tickets available - the VIP Tables and Premium VIP Tickets are sold out. The International Women's Boxing Hall....Full Story

“The Big Switch” Happening On Fight Club OC’s October 26th Show Source:  Roy Englebrecht Promotions September 21, 2023

(SEPT 21) COSTA MESA, CA – To some, a fight is a fight. To a trained professional, there’s a world of difference between disciplines, making bouts featuring boxers versus mixed martial artists in one side’s particular sport entertaining, but not particularly fair. 
On the Thursday, October 26th edition of Fight Club OC in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center...Full Story

Top Fight Promoter Hires First Ever Female Matchmaker - Former Pro Fighter to Match Both Sports Source:  Press Release September 19, 2023

(SEPTEMBER 19) Orange County, CA; On July 20, 2000 Erin Toughill made her pro boxing debut on a Roy Englebrecht Promotions Battle In The Ballroom show at the Irvine Marriott. Today 23 years later, Roy Englebrecht, CEO of Englebrecht Promotions & Events announced that he has hired Erin Toughill to be the new Vice President of Fighter Relations and Matchmaking for his Southern California based company. Full Story

Multi-World Champion Chevelle "Fists of Steel"  Hallback to be Honored by Plant City, Florida Mayor Source:  Press Release September 19, 2023

(SEPT 19)  The latest news on Chevelle "Fists of Steel" Hallback, who has been boxing for 26 years professionally and will be honored at the upcoming International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame, October 6th-7th, 2023, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is set to be recognized in Florida with the following!  Full Story

Yokasta Valle Wins by a decision for the IBF and WBO Belts September 15, 2023

(SEPT 18) On September 16, 2023 - Commerce Casino, Commerce,
Yokaste Valle, 104¼, of Costa Rica,  won a ten-round unanimous decision over Maria Santizo, 105, of Eastvalle, California. The two were fighting for the IBF and WBO Minimum World title belts.  Final judges scores were 99-91, 100-90, and 99-91. 

Jaclyne McTamney Making Her Pro Debut Source:  Press Release September 14, 2023

(SEPT 14) In a rematch of one of the more entertaining fights of the year, heavyweights Joey Dawejko and Colby Madison will once again do battle on Friday night, September 15th at the Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.  The card is promoted by King's Promotions.  The first crowd pleasing bout took place on May 2nd and saw Dawejko pound out a six-round unanimous decision at the same venue. This time the fight will be...Full Story

Kenia Enriquez Wins Interim WBC Flyweight title  September 11, 2023

(SEPT 11) Last night at the La Paz, in Baja California Sur Mexico, Kenia Enriquez won a unanimous decision over Ibeth Zamora. The two were fighting for the Interim WBC Flyweight world title. According to news sources, Enriquez defeated Zamora soundly in the ten round bout. Enriquez improved her record to 26-1-0 (11KO), with only one defeat ...More

Countdown begins! Biggest Hall of Fame Event to take place in Las Vegas October 6-7th at the Orleans Hotel & Casino!   Source:  Press Release September 11, 2023

(SEPT 11) The countdown is on! We are now less than four weeks before the "Night of the Stars" International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame two-day event that takes place in Las Vegas!    We have general admission tickets available - the VIP Tables and Premium VIP Tickets are sold out.   Full Story

Split-T Management Signs Undefeated Featherweight Contender Tiara Brown Source:  PR September 5, 2023

(SEPT 5) NEW YORK --Split-T Management has signed undefeated featherweight contender Tiara Brown to a management contract.
Brown of Lehigh Acres, Florida has an undefeated mark of 15-0 with 10 knockouts.  Brown will be managed by Brian Cohen.  "I am very excited to sign with Split-T Management. I think Brian Cohen has done a great job with the many women boxers that he manages.. I like the feeling I get from that. I like the team, and I am glad to be a part of it. I think Split-T Management..Full Story

Holly McMath goes for second Australasian title in possible retirement fight by Benjamin Watt September 3, 2023

(SEPT 3) ANBF Australasian Super Flyweight champion Holly McMath (Waikato Tainui/Ngāti Māhanga) will be going for her next Australasian title in October in possibly her retirement fight.
Mother of two, Holly McMath (4 - 3 - 0) has booked her next ticket to fight in Sydney, NSW, Australia, where she will take on Mai Soliman for the vacant MASA Australasian Super Flyweight title on 20 October with Neutral Corner promotions. However, this may be the final fight of her boxing career.  Full Story

Tonight: Two female bouts on a Denmark Card September 1, 2023

(SEPT 1) Tonight at the Graakjaer Arena, in Holstebro, Denmark, Dina Thorslund, 19-0-0 (8KO), will be fighting Yuliahn Luna Avila, 25-3-1 (4KO) for the WBO and WBC Bantamweight World Titles; in a second female bout, pro debuter Brook Eaton, will fight a four-rounder with a much more experienced female boxer, Ester Konecna, 3-22-2 in the super middleweight bout.