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Claressa Shields vs Tori Nelson and Female Fight News

Female Fight News for week of Jan. 8, 2018 Claressa Shields

By David A. Avila

World champion Claressa Shields opens up 2018 against a formidable foe in Tori Nelson

A Wish List for 2018 – Best vs Best

2018 Wish List Part I   By Felipe Leon   There is no doubt that the last 12 months have been the best in quite a while for female boxing.  From Amanda Serrano’s dominating performance against Mexican Yazmin “Rusita” Rivas opening up the year 2017 to Katie Taylor’s first defense of her newly captured WBA lightweight […]

Claressa Shields and Female Fight News for week of June 13, 2017

Female Fight News for week of June 12, Claressa Shields and more   By David A. Avila With all eyes on Norway last weekend the rest of the female boxing world was lightly scheduled with scattered bouts. This week Claressa Shields brings attention to the USA with her coming bout in Detroit. Shields, 22, recently […]

Martha Salazar Gives Bittersweet Goodbye

Martha Salazar Gives Bittersweet Goodbye     By Felipe Leon   In all sports there are a number of unsung heroes.  Athletes who day in and day out put their work in without the fanfare or the flashing lights but in their quiet way move the sport forward.  Former WBC heavyweight champion Martha “The Shadow” […]