Tag Archives: Amaris Quintana

Two-Minute Rounds Still Blocking Women’s Boxing

No Debate, Two-Minute Rounds Must Go and More News   By David A. Avila Crazy as it sounds, women’s prizefighting has existed for nearly 100 years. It’s only now enjoying the fruits of exposure. Despite the lengthy history, one major obstacle stands out: the two-minute round. Last weekend Alycia Baumgardner and Christina Linardatou battled skillfully […]

Light Flyweights, Claressa and Tiara

Looking at the Light Flyweights and Claressa Gets B.E.T. Nomination   By David A. Avila Light flyweights are like a drop of nitroglycerine; tiny but dangerous. One of the most overlooked weight divisions has to be the tiny light flyweights who soaking wet step on scales weighing under 108 pounds. Usually they can and do […]

East Coast and West Coast Title Fights Amanda Serrano and Louisa Hawton

Female Fight News Sept. 3, 2018 East and West Coast Title Battles   By David A. Avila Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano chases a sixth world title in as many weight classes this Saturday in New York while Louisa Hawton chases her second in California. East Coast and West Coast female world title challengers are […]

Amaris Quintana Wins by KO Again in Tijuana

Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana Scores Third Consecutive KO   By David A. Avila Last minute replacements, undefeated fighters, fighting across the border are just traps for other fighters, not for Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana who roared to a third consecutive knockout win. San Diego’s Quintana (12-3-2, 4 KOs) reached her goal of winning a WBC […]

Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana Fights Palacios in Tijuana

“Diamond Girl” Fighting Against The Odds     By Felipe Leon   If you are familiar with Southern California female boxing then you know Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana (11-3-2, 3KO).   Known for her relentless come-forward style, more than likely you have gotten out of your seat to cheer on the 28-year-old as she went […]

Adelaida Wins in L.A. Amaris Wins in Tijuana and more results

Adelaida Ruiz Wins in L.A; Amaris Quintana Wins in Tijuana and other results   By David A. Avila A number of high octane female fights took place from Tijuana to Los Angeles led by Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz and Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana on Saturday. Knockouts were the theme. In downtown L.A. the return of […]

Mexican Women Reload and Female Fight News

Mexicans Reload and Female Fight News April 23   By David A. Avila Maybe it’s the proximity to Cinco de Mayo as Mexican prizefighters seem to be revving up the engines this weekend in major match ups throughout Mexico and North America. Mariana “La Barby” Juarez returns to the forefront as Mexico’s major attraction both […]

Down Argentina Way and Female Fight News for April 16

Female Fight News April 16 Down Argentine Way and More   By David A. Avila Down under in Argentina a battle between two of their top world champions saw youth take the forefront as Daniel Bermudez won her duel with the first of that country’s top fighter’s Marcela Acuna. Bermudez, a speedy southpaw, was able […]

Ana Julaton Retires and Female Fight News for March 25, 2018

Female Fight News for March 26, Ana Julaton Retires   By David A. Avila Only 11 years ago Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton slipped on the boxing gloves for a first time to enter the prize ring at Morongo Casino near Palm Springs, Calif. Now, after 21 pro bouts, the Filipina-American former world champion is retiring. […]

Amaris Quintana TKOs Galaviz in Tijuana

Amaris Quintana Scores KO Win in Tijuana   By David A. Avila Facing a much taller foe didn’t faze Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana who simply battered Dulce Galaviz around like a cardboard figure in winning by technical knockout on Saturday. “It went well,” said Quintana on Sunday morning. “I got the win by TKO in […]