Marlen Esparza Shocks Mexico’s Ibeth Zamora, New WBC Flyweight Champion By Felipe Leon In an all-action back-and-forth war and candidate for fight of the year, Houston, Texas’ Marlen Esparza survived an early knockdown to win a close and perhaps controversial unanimous decision over long-reigning veteran Ibeth “La Roca” Zamora (32-7, 12KO) for the […]
Four Americans in World Title Fights and More Female Fight News By David A. Avila Years ago, this seldom happened. Four American women’s world title fights will compete against each other and they will be shown on various different media outlets. All are products of the ever-growing USA amateur boxing program. Expect an explosion […]
Clash of Mrdjenovich vs Cruz at West Point and More Fight News By David A. Avila That swelling wave of women prizefighters continues to grow larger and more visible. WBA featherweight titlist Jelena Mrdjenovich defends against Mexico’s Erika Cruz in the main event on Thursday April 22, at West Point, New York. The Ring City […]
Claressa, Seniesa and La Avispa and More Boxing News By David A. Avila Two stars on opposite sides of the US await their turn. Claressa Shields and Seniesa Estrada fight in vastly different weight divisions but are considered to be the best. Shields currently dwells among the super welterweights and Estrada below the light […]
Lourdes “Pequeña Lulu” Juarez Captures First World Title with Decision Over Martinez By Felipe Leon As promised earlier this week, Mexican Lourdes “Pequeña Lulu” Juarez (31-2, 4KO) brought happiness back to her family with an impressive unanimous decision for the WBC super flyweight world title over veteran Guadalupe “Lupita” Martinez (20-10, 6KO) on […]
Martinez vs Juarez in Super Flyweight Title Fight in Mexico By Felipe Leon In boxing many times you don’t get to choose your opportunity, you take what you can get. That is exactly what happened to Lourdes “Pequeña Lulu” Juarez (30-2, 4KO) of Mexico City, Mexico. Despite campaigning at the flyweight limit […]
Marlen Esparza vs Sulem Urbina in Battle of Flyweights By Felipe Leon Much in boxing is about timing. From when to throw your jab to when to counter a left hook. Outside of the ring it is no different. Taking a fight at the wrong moment of a boxing career can change the […]
Busy Mexico Boxing Schedule Hit by Corona Virus Too By Felipe Leon It was expected for 2020 to keep the momentum enjoyed in the last couple of years in female boxing. After a calm first trimester of the year, a series of mega fights had been announced for April and May. In one […]
Diana “La Bonita” Fernandez Defeats Esmeralda “La Joya” Moreno in Juarez, Mexico By Felipe Leon The ultra-popular Diana “Bonita” Fernandez (22-3, 4KO) of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, was able to use her advantage in height and reach to score one of the most important wins of her career this past Saturday night, defeating former […]
Lupita Martinez vs Jessica “Kika” Chavez for WBC Super Fly Title By Felipe Leon There are two female fights in Mexican boxing lore by which all others are measured. In 2011 Ana Maria “La Guerrera” Torres and Jackie “Princesa Azteca” Nava faced each in two epic wars televised at a national level in […]