Mexicans Lulu Juarez and Yesica Nery Plata Battle for WBC Light Fly Title in Texas and More News   By David A. Avila Two of Mexico’s best female fighters tangle in Texas of all places to decide the WBC light flyweight world champion this weekend. Both are veterans. Loudes “Little Lulu” Juarez (38-4, 5 Kos) the WBC light flyweight titlist meets Yesica Nery Plata (30-2, 3 K...

Cecilia Braekhus Wins and Retires and More News   (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Cecilia Braekhus “the First Lady” defeated the much-respected Ema Kozin by unanimous decision to claim the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles on Saturday in Lillestrom, Norway. Before the fight Braekhus (39-2-1, 9 Kos), had announced it would be her farewell fight to the sport of ...

Kim Clavell Joins the Minimumweight Party and More News   By David A. Avila Canada’s Kim Clavell seemed comfortable at the lower minimumweight division in defeating Sol Cudos for the IBF title last week. Immediately after winning she specified her interest in fighting Yokasta Valle for the WBC title she won back last year. It all was much simpler when Seniesa Estrada grabbed all...