Japan’s Mizuki Hiruta Wins Fighter of the Year Award and Other Notes and News in Women’s Boxing By David A. Avila Another big fight in women’s boxing looms in a few weeks when Claressa Shields meets Franchon Crews-Dezurn in their rematch. Women’s prizefighting is hitting its stride but turmoil remains because of the unknown […]
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Champions Elif Nur Turhan and Dina Thorslund Victorious By David A. Avila Champions Elif Nur Turhan and Dina Thorslund returned to the victory circle on Saturday in different contests in different countries. Like an old school fighter of the 50s Nur Turhan (13-0, 8 Kos) returned to defend the IBF lightweight title after a little […]
European Fight Night Spotlight: Dina Thorslund Returns in Denmark as Elif Nur Turhan Defends Her IBF Title in England This Saturday delivers a compelling double-header for women’s boxing across Europe, with Dina Thorslund making an emotionally charged return to the ring in Denmark while Elif Nur Turhan puts her IBF lightweight world title on the […]
Boxing Tonight: Night of Champions VII — Young Talent and Women’s Fights Take Center Stage Long Beach, CA — Thunder Studios once again hosts a night of boxing today, Friday, January 30, with Night of Champions VII. The spotlight of the evening falls on a series of promising young fighters, with light heavyweight standout Samuel […]
Mariana “Barby” Juárez — The Heart of Mexican Women’s Boxing In the grand tapestry of world boxing, few figures embody longevity, grit, and cultural resonance quite like María Anastasia “Mariana” Juárez Trejo, known to fans simply as Mariana “Barby” Juárez. For more than a quarter-century, she has stood as a dominant force inside the ropes […]
Female Bombers Dina Thorslund and Elif Nur Turhan Return to Action This Saturday in England and Denmark and Other News By David A. Avila Two-division champ Dina Thorslund returns and the “Turkish Hammer” Elif Nur Turhan defends a lightweight championship this weekend in Europe. Both are known for their head bashing styles. Let’s start with […]
Amy Andrew: From Newsroom to Commonwealth Champion Amy Andrew was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 28, 1986. Decades later, she would carve out a remarkable path in boxing defined by early childhood ambition, a bold career transition, relentless determination, and a late‑blooming rise to the top ranks of women’s boxing. A Path Less […]
Ana María Torres: “La Guerrera” — Mexico’s Unforgettable Force in Women’s Boxing In the storied lineage of Mexican boxing, there is a figure whose career reshaped expectations for women in the sport: Ana María Torres Ramírez, affectionately known as “La Guerrera”. Born January 25, 1980, in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, México, Torres became one of the most […]
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 […]
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 […]