Heather Hardy: The Heat of Brooklyn Heather Marie “The Heat” Hardy’s journey through combat sports is the story of a late-bloomer who carved out a world championship career on her own terms and emerged as one of women’s boxing’s most recognizable figures. Born on January 25, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, Hardy transformed personal adversity […]
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Mikaela Laurén: Sweden’s Trailblazer in Women’s Boxing Mikaela Laurén stands among the most accomplished female boxers in modern history. Although she had a late start, she became a world champion against formidable odds and helped elevate women’s boxing on the global stage. Her journey from national-team swimmer to world boxing champion is remarkable, and her […]
Tamm Thibeault is Among the New Wave of Female Stars By David A. Avila Every year new recruits arrive for women’s boxing. In the past, whenever new pugilists arrived it remained largely unnoticed because of the lack of exposure for the sport. Today, with the arrival of streaming networks and high-profile promotion companies female […]
Melissa “The Fury” Fiorentino’s is remembered as a trailblazer in women’s boxing. A compact dynamo with a fierce nickname to match her style, Fiorentino’s career blended grit, skill, and a sincere love for the sport she helped elevate. Beginnings in Rhode Island Born January 19, 1977, in Cranston, Rhode Island, Melissa Fiorentino grew up well […]
Ann Wolfe and her impact on women’s boxing. Born on January 17, 1971, in Austin, Texas, Ann “Brown Sugar” Wolfe emerged as one of the most formidable figures in women’s boxing during a formative era for the sport. Her career was defined by rare punching power, physical intensity, and uncompromising discipline and she left a […]
A Look Ahead in Women’s Boxing 2026 and Possible Showdowns By David A. Avila When it comes to women’s boxing Claressa Shields is the top of the food chain and will be opposed in combat with old friend Franchon Crews-Dezurn at the end of February. It’s a rematch that kicks off 2026 with a […]
Best Female Fighter of 2025 is Mizuki Hiruta of Japan and More News By David A. Avila The best fighter or most impressive fighter in 2025 was Japan’s Mizuki “Mimi” Hiruta the pink-haired smiling female warrior who dominated her opposition in four fights. Yes, you read that correctly, Hiruta fought four times in 2025 […]
Adijat Gbadamosi: Nigeria’s Ascendant Force in Women’s Boxing On December 31, 2001, in Nigeria, Adijat Gbadamosi was born into a world where boxing was far from mainstream. Two decades later, her journey has become central to the emerging narrative of African women in professional boxing; a sport long dominated by other regions but now shaped […]
Laila Ali at 47: An Undefeated Career On Her Own Terms December 30, 1977 — Miami Beach, Florida Laila Ali’s name ensured she would be noticed. It did not ensure she would be respected. Few fighters arrive in boxing carrying both the expectation and skepticism that Ali did. Today, her birthday, invites a clear look […]
Amanda Serrano and Other Three-Minute Round Fights in Puerto Rico By David A. Avila Happy New Year! Featherweight champion Amanda Serrano headlines a stacked women’s fight card in Puerto Rico this weekend. Three other top female fight contests will be joining her and all are slated for three-minute rounds. That’s three-minute rounds for all the […]