Lozano Wins by KO over Varona May 20, 2013

(MAY 20) On Friday night at the Barrio La Paz, Via Publica, Barranquilla, Colombia, super bantamweight Ana Maria Lozano, of  Tachira, Venezuela, remained undefeated when she won by a sixth round KO over her opponent Glenis Varona.  She is now 5-0 (4KO).  The fight was scheduled... Full Story

Six U.S. Boxers Earn Semifinal Wins to Advance to Championship Round Action at the Continental Championships by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing May 19, 2013

(MAY 19) Nine U.S. boxers will take the ring to box for gold today at the Women’s Continental Championships in Puerto ..Full Story

Full Video:  Holly Holm vs. Mary McGee via YouTube with Tyc Sports May 17, 2013

(MAY 17) For boxing fans who would like to check out the full video fight of Holly Holm vs. Mary McGee, WBAN has posted the fight, via YouTube, that was video'd by TyC Sports/Argentina.  To check out the 10-rounder, Go here 

McConnell Boxing Academy in Portland with Former Multi-World Champion! May 17, 2013

(MAY 17) The Northwest now has a new boxing gym, owned and operated by former women’s WIBF and GBU World Champion, Molly McConnell. The new gym, McConnell’s Boxing Academy, is located in the heart of the Lloyd Business District in Portland, Oregon and is approaching boxing training in a different way than most boxing gyms. McConnell’s is focused on teaching, which separates it from many traditional boxing gyms. McConnell’s not only offers fitness classes for adults, but also has specific beginning boxing programs for kids and teens designed to teach boxing in a clear, well organized way. They also have an amateur competition team as well as professional boxers.....Full Story

Vincent hopes hard work, commitment lead to victory Friday in main event title bout at Twin River Soruce/PR May 16, 2013

(MAY 16) PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Tomorrow night, Shelito Vincent, the unbeaten bantamweight from New London, Conn., will have the opportunity to achieve something most boxers only dream about when she fights Angel Gladney for the vacant Women's International Boxing Association (WIBA) International championship in front of her hometown fans at Twin River Casino.  As if often the case in evenly-matched title bouts, the outcome might hinge on who wants it more. ..More

Slo-Mo Video of Cindy Serrano's KO May 16, 2013

(MAY 15) WBAN just posted the first round of the May 10, 2013 fight that took place at the  Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where super featherweight Cindy Serrano won a first round KO over Grecia Nova in a 10-round scheduled bout.  To check out the video, go here! Photo by Raw Materials/Facebook

Press Conference and weigh-in Open to Public in Rhode Island May 15, 2013

(MAY 15) Tomorrow the final weigh-in and press conference for "The New Era" will be held and it is OPEN to the PUBLIC.  It will be at 4 p.m., at the Wicked Good Bar & Grille (2nd floor), Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, R.I. 02865, phone: 401.723.2300.   A press release that WBAN received stated the following:  Thursday is the final weigh-in and press conference for "The New Era," live professional boxing scheduled for Friday, May 17th, 2013 at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I., and presented by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports. This event is open to the public....Full Press Release

Victoria Cisneros to fight June 28th in New Mexico May 15, 2013

(MAY 15) On June 28, 2013, on the card, "Stars of Today", in Albuquerque, New Mexico (venue to be determined), Victoria Cisneros, of New Mexico, will be fighting on this card. The card is promoted by Chavez Promotions. Masin event will featured Joe Gomez vs. Christain "El Puma" Cabral.

Holm Defeats McGee, Retires As Two-Weight WBF World Champ Source/WBF May 13, 2013 Photo: Chris Cozzone

(MAY 13) Holly Holm impressively, if not spectacularly, defended her World Boxing Federation World Light Welterweight title on Saturday night May 11 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Route 66 Casino Hotel´s Legends Theater in Albuquerque, with a unanimous decision over game but outclassed challenger Mary McGee.  Holm (31) had prior to the fight declared that it would be her last as a professional boxer, now wanting to concentrate on a campaign in MMA, and she appeared determined to put on a good show in front of the hometown fans who have continuously turned up to support....Full Story

Ava Knight Wins WBC Belt over Soto May 12, 2013

(MAY 12) Last night at the Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, México, Ava "Lady of Boxing" Knight, now 12-1-3 (5KO), won a 10-round unanimous decision over Linda Soto, 5-3-0 (3KO).  The two were fighting for the WBC Silver flyweight Title.  In a second female bout, Brenda Olvera, had a four-round draw with Rocio Castillo.  Both Olvera and Castillo fight out of Mexico.

Flash News from Canada! May 11, 2013

(MAY 11)  Nice to see the Canadian female boxers in action in a gym earlier today, when WBAN received a photo of  a sparring session between two Canadian pros,  Lisa "Bad News" Brown (19-6-3, 6KO) of Toronto, Ontario and flyweight Amanda “Lionheart” Beaudin, (2-1-0, 1KO) of Hamilton, Ontario. A special thanks to Cathy Vaningen for sending in this "flash" news of these boxers!

Mary McGee Trains with Stephanie Jaramillo in readying to fight Holm tonight! by Sue TL Fox May 11, 2013

(MAY 11) Tonight at the Route 66 Casino Hotel, in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the mainliner, Mary McGee will be fighting the home town queen Holly Holm,  in a 10-rounder, for the IBA and WBF junior welterweight world title.  Holm is defending these two belts--and calling it quits in the boxing world to enter into a new arena in MMA.  Full Story with photos

Holly Holm v Mary McGee Showdown May 11, 2013

(MAY 11) The Route 66 Casino Hotel, Albuquerque, will play host to one of the most talked-about boxing events of the year on the 11th May 2013; IBA and WBF light welterweight champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm defending her title against former NABC world lightweight title fighter “Merciless” Mary McGee. Full Story

At the Scales in Mexico! Photos by Pepe Rodriguez/WBC May 10, 2013

(MAY 10) Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow nights boxing event that will take place at the  Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, México, and televised on Televisa.  There is one female bout on the card featuring Ava Knight, 112 vs. Linda Soto, 112. The two are fighting for the WBC Silver female flyweight championship.  Flash Photo Slideshow

FIRST : The Story of the London 2012 Olympic Games coming to the Big Screen on 30th May 7:30pm (local time) by Michael O’Neill May 10, 2013

(MAY 10) Boxing, and indeed all sports fans, in the United States who were not fortunate enough to be present at the XXX Olympiad will have a unique..Full Story

Latest Update on the "Striking Beauties, Inc." Source: Press Release May 10, 2013

(MAY 10) Striking Beauties, Inc. is proud to announce that Robert J. Raimondo CMA CPA (inactive) has joined our management team as COO and CFO.
Robert has over 20 years of experience in management, finance and accounting. An Arthur Andersen LLP alum with IPO experience, he was controller and management team member of the Los Angeles/Compton district of Waste Management. For the past 10 years Robert has been the controller of Dart Warehouse Corporation, which operates a fulfillment center for a high profile customer, and Dedeaux Properties LLP, a real estate partnership. See dartentities.com for more information...Full Story

Upcoming Boxing Card Featuring Ava Knight and more! Story and photos by Pepe Rodríguez/WBC May 10, 2013

(MAY 10) The president of the World Boxing Council, Dr. Jose Sulaiman Chagnon, enhanced this week the strength of the current WBC light flyweight champion, Adrian “Confesor” Hernandez, who is about to make the second defense of the title against the Nicaraguan Yader Cardoza. ..Full Story

Holm vs. McGee, Final Mayhem Of The Preachers Daughter Source: WBF May 10, 2013

(MAY 10) When World Boxing Federation Women’s World Light Welterweight Champion Holly Holm, 32-2-3 (9), makes her first defense of this particular championship on May 11 at the Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it will also be her last. She is favored to defeat opponent Mary McGee, 20-1 (11), on Fresquez Productions “Mayhem” show, but “The Preachers Daughter” has decided that this will be her last bout, win or lose, and that she will in the future concentrate on her career in Mixed Martial Arts....Full Story

"Sistas" Cindy and Amanda Serrano Latest News Update! May 9, 2013

(MAY 9)  WBAN has received a latest update on the Serrano sisters, Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano and Cindy "Checkmate" Serrano.  Tomorrow night at the Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Cindy Serrano will be fighting a 10-rounder against Grecia Nova.  Full Story

USA Boxing Kicks Off a String of International Events with Five Victories in Finland by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing May 7, 2013

(MAY 7) A team of teenage female athletes set a winning tone for their fellow USA Boxing National Team Members with five international victories and the Outstanding Boxer award at the Pirkka Tournament on Saturday in Tampere, Finland. The tournament was the first of four international competitions in the next few weeks for USA Boxing with the junior male, elite women and elite men preparing for their own battles with international foes in Ukraine, Venezuela and Puerto Rico respectively. ...Full Story

One on One Interview with Amateur Boxer Odalys Camacho! by Blanca Gutierrez May 7, 2013

(MAY 7) Odalys Camacho thank you for taking your time out to do this interview with me. You are a young female boxer striving for big things in boxing and have a great attitude. You put yourself out there never dodging an opponent at local and shows out of your area and you are always wanting to fight on any card possible. I see you at my gym Babyface Boxing when we have all female sparring and you will spar anyone anytime. At Babyface I have see you spar with Melissa Mc Morrow and I know how bad you want to become the face of female boxing. You have also participated on the Beautiful Brawlers where the “best fight the best.”  ..Full Interview

Monica Acosta Wins by RTD over Darys Pardo May 6, 2013

(MAY 6) On Friday night, at the Gimnasio Municipal, Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, Monica Acosta of Santa Rosa, Argentina, remained undefeated with 18-0-0 (4KO), when she won by a fourth round RTD over veteran boxer from Colombia, Darys Pardo. The two were fight for the WBA junior welterweight world title belt.

Voraberger Wins by Decision over Pencheva May 6, 2013

On Saturday night, at the Multiversum, in Schwechat, Austria, Eva Voraberger, of Vienna, Austria, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Polina Pencheva, of Razgrad, Bulgaria.  The two were fighting for the vacant WIBF Flyweight Title.  Judges scores were 92-99, 92-99, 91-98. More  Photo: Facebook

Hammer, Knezevic, Shala Wins WBF Titles Source: WBF May 5, 2013

(MAY 5) Three World Boxing Federation titles got new owners on Saturday night (May 4), as Christina Hammer dethroned Zita Zatyko for the WBF Women’s World Super Middleweight crown on the big Klitschko vs. Pianeta show in Mannheim, Germany, and Gogi Knezevic and Timy Shala won Intercontinental titles in Austria. Hammer, also the current WBF World Middleweight Champion, put on a dominant performance and used her superior boxing skills to outbox her heavier opponent. In round four Hammer scored a knockdown, and only the bell saved the visibly hurt, but brave, Hungarian. ..Full Story

May 2013 WBAN World Rankings! May 4, 2013

(MAY 4) Dee Williams has just posted our first world ratings for 2013! Check out the "just listed"  WBAN May 2013 world independent and computerized rankings.  This system is based on Dee's computerized rankings, and they are independent ratings. To check out the latest rankings, Go Here!

WBF Title Bout:  Zita Zatyko vs. Christina Hammer Source/WBF May 3, 2013

(MAY 3) When Wladimir Klitschko defends four heavyweight world titles against Francesco Pianeta on Saturday May 4 at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany, two undefeated World Boxing Federation World Champions will clash in a very interesting match-up on the undercard...Full Story

Tonight!  Olympic-style boxing to raise money for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society May 3, 2013

(MAY 3) Tonight there is a night of Olympic-style boxing to raise money for the Leukemia/Lymphoma society. It will be held at the Manfredo's Gym, 179 Conant St, Pawtucket RI, 7pm.  Raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Dena Paolino, Founder and CEO of Striking Beauties Boxing Gym for Women is hosting a USA Boxing-sanctioned fight show. Nine bouts between local boxers are scheduled, including three female matches, coming with some impressive pedigrees..Full Story

Laila Ali joins with Classic Women Warriors Boxing and Bad Girls Boxing in support of the Women Boxers of Kampala Project Source/Press Release Photo: Courtesy May 2, 2013

(MAY 2) Retired World Champion Boxer and Elite Athlete Laila Ali (24-0 21 KO) has offered a donation and support to assist the Women Boxers of Kampala Project. “I have seen the video’s and read the reported stories on the plight of the female boxers in Kampala, Uganda. Although I am aware that people are living in poverty in many countries including the United States, I am moved by the drive and determination these women possess to rise above their circumstances. They have set goals for themselves that others would think are impossible. Even though they lack adequate equipment and are literally training in the mud, they show up day after day, staying committed to their dream of competing in the Olympics. I know the amount..Full Official Press Release

Mia St. John Announces her Retirement from the ring April 30, 2013

(APR 30) WBAN has learned from online postings from Mia St. John, and a video in Spanish where she has announced her retirement from the ring.  St. John has had a long, and rewarding career in women's boxing, in and out of the ring.  WBAN wishes St. John the best.  We are sure we will be seeing her in many other aspects of the sport, from commentating, to other significant things in the sport.

A Few Words from WBAN:  McGee vs. Holm by Sue TL Fox April 29, 2013 Photo: Courtesy

(APR 29) WBAN received a press release in regards to a fight between Mary McGee vs. Holly Holm. The fight will be for two world title belts [IBA, WBF] with Holm defending those federation belts.  McGee was quoted as saying, “I appreciate the opportunity to fight Holly Holm, who is the biggest name in our sport. A fight like this is good for our sport and I’m glad to be in it. She is a true champion who has always fought the best. They saw what I could do there in my last fight. I want to challenge myself to fight the best and have trained hard for that. I’m at that level now. In basketball, teams don’t choose who to play next, and I think......More

Video:  Big Upset - Riyo Togo Stops Mariana Juarez in the first round April 29, 2013

(APR 28) Last night at the Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico,  Riyo Togo, 112¾, of Tokyo, Japan, now 10-4-1  (9KO), stopped Mariana "La Barbie" Juarez, 114,  by TKO in the first round, in a WBC super flyweight eliminator in the first round. Photo: Pepe Rodriguez.  Video of fight

WBAN adds Leona Brown and Mia St. John to our special WBAN Patch Album! April 29, 2013

(APR 29) WBAN has just received two great photo additions to our huge WBAN Patch/Belt Album on Facebook.  The photos were taken by Peter Frutkoff, who too the photos at the Ring 8's 2nd Annual NYS Boxing Hall of Fame inductions at Russo's on the Bay. Photo Gallery

Kuhn bests Woods at Fight Night X by Mark Jones April 26, 2013

(APR 26)  In a welterweight crossroads matchup, Sarah Kuhn, 145, Albany, moved to (6-3-1, 1 KO) with a split-decision victory over Nicole Woods (11-12-2, 3 KOs) 145, Atlanta, over a hard-fought six-round battle at the Empire State Plaza, in Albany, New York. Sarah Kuhn, during her nearly three years as a professional boxer, has transformed herself from a straight-line lead puncher to a boxer /puncher with the ability to fight from different ranges. Against the experienced Nicole Woods, a long-range stylist, Kuhn’s versatility was on display as she reverted to old form aggressively moving forward behind a stiff left jab that landed more than it missed. It was evident from the early stages of the fight that Nicole Woods had difficulties fighting while forced to move backwards by Kuhn’s effective aggression. ..Full Story

Kenia Enriquez Added to WBAN! April 24, 2013

(APR 24) WBAN has just added professional female boxer Kenia Enriquez to our Boxers Profiles Segment.  With an unmatched charisma, evident talent and skills that keep improving fight after fight, ultra popular flyweight Kenia Enriquez has her eyes set on the prize as she takes the first step...Full Biography

Final Tribute: Bay Area Boxing Legend Luis Molina Passes Away by Mario Serrano April 23, 2013

(APR 23) Bay Area boxer legend Luis Molina, who was San Jose native recently passed away. Molina was the cousin of Bob Santos who manages Six-Time and Four-Division world champion Robert Guerrero. Molina was close to Guerrero and was the person who stamped the approval for Bob Santos to the young phenom in the amateurs.  Having competed many times in the South Bay as a professional, Molina is the only boxer from San Jose to have fought in the Olympics (1956).   Full Story

USA Boxing Holds a Mega Training Camp for the Junior and Elite Champions at the Olympic Training Center by Julie Goldsticker April 22, 2013

(APR 22) USA Boxing is holding its first multi-divisional training camp for both male and female boxers at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The elite male athletes arrived last week while all the junior boxers and elite females landing in the Pikes Peak region on Sunday. Thirty-nine athletes are participating in the major training camp under the tutelage of USA Boxing International Teaching Coach Pedro Roque and seven personal coaches assisting him in Colorado Springs. Following the camp, the different age and gender groups will travel to a variety of international competitions.  Full Story

"Hot Stuff" Hollie Dunaway First Female Inducted into the St. Louis Boxing Hall of Fame! by Devon D'amo April 21, 2013

(APR 21) "Hot Stuff" Hollie Dunaway will be the first female inducted into the St Louis Boxing Hall of Fame. After getting her start over 10 years ago in the professional ranks, she has fought some of the best opposition In the sport, winning multiple titles. Hollie Is one of 12 being inducted into the St Louis boxing Hall of Fame this year.  The Hall of Fame ceremony, banquet and fights will be held at the Gateway Classic Sports, complex In St. Louis.....Full Story

Ronica Jeffrey to fight Olivia Gerula on May 24th April 21, 2013

(APR 21)  On May 24, 2013, at the West Chester County Center, in White Plains, New York, Ronica Jeffrey, will be fighting Olivia Gerula for the IWBF Interim Featherweight title in a 10-rounder. This will be Jeffrey's second title fight in two months.  She commented on her schedule." I have total and complete faith in my team. Full Story

The 86th Annual Daily News Golden Gloves: Final Day By David Pambianchi April 20, 2013 Photos:  C. Capilllino

(APR 20) For the first time, Brooklyn’s magnificent Barclays Center hosted the traditional Daily News Golden Gloves Finals. To a cheering New York crowd, determined amateur boxers tested their courage, skills and endurance. First the National Anthem, then the 10 Count, ten strikes of the bell in memorial of boxing greats in and out of the ring, and it was time for the action...Full Story

Be On the Lookout for Mia St. John on ESPN and More! April 20, 2013

(APR 20)  For boxing fans....be on the lookout for "The Knockout" Mia St. John.  She will be on ESPN, next Friday (April 26).  The show will be live at 7:00 p.m. 
Also, on May 2nd, there will be an interview with St. John, in Spanish for the Viernes de Combates, that will air May 2nd....Full Story

Last Woman Standing Trailer Source/Raquel Ruiz April 18, 2013

(APR 18) Last Woman Standing is a feature documentary film that follows world champion boxers and former friends, Ariane Fortin and Mary Spencer, as they fight for an Olympic dream that can only belong to one. In 2012, the Olympic Games included women's boxing for the first time in history. But, only three weight categories would be admitted - 51kg..Video Trailer with more details

Team Sauerland statement on Holm retirement – “She knows she can´t beat Cecilia” Press Release/ Sauerland Promotion April 18, 2013

WBA, WBC & WBO Female Welterweight Champion Cecilia Braekhus and promoter Nisse Sauerland share their views on Holly Holm´s retirement.
CECILIA BRAEKHUS:  “I am very, very disappointed. A fight against Holly would have been the biggest thing in women´s boxing, the one fight every fan wants to see. It´s a shame that it will not happen Full Story

Holly Holm retiring from boxing after May 11 fight to pursue MMA career Photos:  Will Fox Source: Press Release April 17, 2013

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 17, 2013, 2013) - Yesterday at a Fresquez Productions media luncheon, 14-time, three-division world boxing champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs) shocked the combat sports world by announcing her retirement from boxing, effective after her May 11 fight with "Merciless" Mary McGee (20-1, 11 KOs), in order to pursue her mixed-martial-arts career (3-0-0)...Full Story

Steve USS Cunningham Backs Protégé Marianne Marston To Win April 27th in London Source/PR April 16, 2013

(APR 16) Ahead of his upcoming IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator, against Tyson Fury, at Madison Square Gardens this coming Saturday, the 20th April, former two time Cruiserweight Champion of the World Steve USS Cunningham took a little time off from his final preparations, to send a message of support across the Atlantic to former Team Cunningham boxer Marianne Marston, who will be fighting Latvian Aleksandra Jasjukevica at York Hall in London one week later on Saturday 27th April..Full Story

Just in: Braekhus Wins by Third Round TKO April 13, 2013

 (APR 13) Today in at the  Arena Nord, in Frederikshavn, Denmark, Cecilia Braekhus, 144.6,  remained undefeated, with 22-0-0, when she stopped Mia "The Knockout" St. John, 140.2, now  47-13-2 (18KO),  in the third round by TKO. The fight was scheduled for 10 rounds.  Braekhus was defending her WBA, WBO, and WBC welterweight titles.

Diana Prazak to fight Frida Wallberg June 14th for WBC/WIBA and WBAN Belt!

(APR 12) Australian world champion super featherweight Diana Prazak will make her second attempt to unify the division when she faces Swedish champion Frida Wallberg on June 14.  Prazak was scheduled to fight Wallberg in November but the fight was cancelled at late notice due to the Swede being injured. Prazak was matched against Victoria Cisneros on the Fire and Ice undercard in December last year in New Mexico but again, injuries changed the course of her career. Myriam Lamare was to fight Holly Holm in the main event but also withdrew hurt. So Prazak stepped up to fight the Preacher’s Daughter herself....Full Story

Boxing: €1,000,000 funding for Irish Women's and Youth Boxing by Michael O'Neill April 11, 2013

(APR 11) A big boost for boxing in Ireland following the announcement on Wednesday, by Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Mr Michael Ring, of an allocation of €1 million (approx $ 1,306,165) in funding for boxing clubs, with particular emphasis on upgrading training facilities, particularly for women and youths.  As in other countries including neighbouring Great Britain, there has been a huge upsurge of interest in women’s boxing in Ireland since London 2012 staged the XXX Olympiad which showcased the women’s sport, officially, for the first time. ...Full Story