Kayla Gomez, MVP04 and More Female Boxing News and Notes
By David A. Avila
If the name Kayla Gomez sounds familiar you are not alone in thinking that.
Her name has been whispered in the amateur boxing circles for a decade as she gathered trophies, plaques and US National championships throughout the years.
Gomez, 22, is one of the young women from El Paso, Texas that have broken through the cloud of anonymity with spectacular wins in amateur contests that make other regions and countries take notice during boxing tournaments.
On Friday June 19, Gomez (0-0) debuts as a professional against fellow debutant Shayntain Creer (0-0) at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, Calif. DAZN will stream the MF Promotions fight card.
Creer, 39, is a former MMA fighter with six pro bouts who fights out of Georgia.
Because Gomez is not your average amateur boxer turning pro, this match will be set at six rounds. Gomez has won national and international tournaments including the PanAm games.
“I’m so excited for this fight,” said Gomez whose nickname is “the Truth.”
The El Paso, Texan is familiar with Southern California. She has sparred with many pro boxers from the region including Seniesa Estrada the now retired undisputed minimumweight champion.
“She has a high IQ,” said Joe Estrada, father of Seniesa Estrada. “She doesn’t just throw punches she thinks and makes adjustments.”
Gomez, like many other young boxers coming up during the past 10 years, is a product of a boxing family. She grew up in a boxing world and is a second-generation boxer following in her mother’s footsteps. Her mother Crystal Aceves, in fact, is her trainer and coach.
Boxing professionally has always been a goal for Gomez. Even while participating in amateur tournaments she was told she had “a pro style” of boxing. Many amateur fighters find it difficult to make the transition to the pro style. They claim it’s no different but lack the tools to adapt to the pro game.
Amateur boxing is about scoring points with speed and precision. Pro boxing is more about hurting the opposition with power and accuracy. As an amateur Gomez racked up numerous wins by knockout. It’s a sense of pride with the El Paso fighter.
Now she ventures into the pro world for the first time.
“This is going to be exciting,” Gomez said. “I can’t wait to make my debut.”
Title Changes
A couple of world titles switched hands last weekend.
First, Argentina’s Evelin Bermudez (22-2-1) traveled to American shores and once again suffered a loss. This time Mexico’s Estefany Alegria (15-1) out-fought the taller Bermudez to win by unanimous decision after 10 rounds. The WBO and IBF light flyweight titles switch hands.
Alegria, 26, hails from Guadalajara and won the Performance of the Night by promoters MVP.
Another title that changed hands saw Panama’s Nataly Delgado (21-7-2) out-fight Jasmine Artiga (15-1-1) who was making her third defense. After 10 rounds all three judges scored it the same in favor of Delgado 97-93.
Delgado, 31, was making her first appearance in the USA and made the most of it. She now holds the IBF super flyweight title.
The super lightweights are a very stacked division and led by Japan’s Mizuki Hiruta who holds the WBO version and was voted Female Fighter of the Year by this publication and Ring Magazine. Others holding titles are Mexico’s Irma Garcia who was seen knocking out England’s Emma Dolan this past April. And the fourth is WBC titlist Adelaida Ruiz of Los Angeles whose first title defense is set for a rematch with Ginny Fuchs in San Bernardino on July 18.
Katie Taylor’s Final Bow
Ireland’s Katie Taylor (25-1, 6 Kos) announced her final fight will take place in Dublin where she will fight France’s Flora Pili (12-0, 2 Kos) on Sept. 5, at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. DAZN will stream the Matchroom Boxing card.
Taylor was the goal of many of the top female fighters. Her greatest foe was Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano whom together established records and set records that may never be equaled or broken. They first fought each other on April 30, 2022 and became the first female fighters to headline and sell-out a boxing card at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In their second fight more than 70 million viewers watched them collide on Netflix on November 15, 2024. They also fought a third time on July 11, 2025. Taylor won all three contests. Those fights set the bar for future women’s contests.
Taylor turns 40 on July 7.
Amanda Serrano Makes Times List
Time Magazine announced that seven-division champion Amanda Serrano is one of the top influential sports figures in the world and made its inaugural TIME 100 Sports List for 2026.
“Being named to TIME’s inaugural TIME100 Sports list is an incredible honor. Throughout my career, I’ve always wanted to prove that women’s boxing belongs on the biggest stages in sports and that female fighters deserve the same opportunities, visibility, and respect as the men,” said Amanda Serrano. “This recognition is for every woman and young girl who has fought so far to move this sport forward, for all the women who have been able to get the platforms and paydays they deserve. Thank you to Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, MVP, my team, and my fans in Puerto Rico and around the world for their support to both make the impact we have so far, and for the work ahead to continue creating opportunities for the next generation of women’s boxing.”
More Fight News
Argentina
On Friday June 19, featherweights Florencia Compiano (2-1-1) and Romina Nunez (3-10-1) meet six rounds at Buenos Aires.
On Saturday June 20, light flies Jazmin Villarino (7-4-2) and Martina Doucet (2-0) meet six rounds at Buenos Aires, Also, flies Nazarena Sierra (4-2) and Maira Loyola (0-7-1) meet six rounds.
Australia
Leah Reuben (6-2-1) defeated Ali Jensen (2-11) by decision after eight rounds on Sunday June 14. The super bantam fight took place in Fortitude Valley. Also, super fly Jemma Peart (9-1) beat Kanokwan Wirunpat (8-6) after eight.
On Saturday June 20, feathers Amelia O’Toole (0-0) and Pheline Rosin (0-0) meet four rounds at Toowoomba.
Belgium
On Saturday June 20, flies Melissa Antoine (0-0) and Tijana Draskovic (2-17) meet four rounds at Herstal.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
On Friday June 19, lightweights Dajana Rakovic (2-10) and Marija Vujovanic (1-0) meet four rounds at Sarajevo.
Canada
Alexas Kubicki (14-3-1) and Maria Micheo Santizo (14-7-1) fought to a draw after 10 rounds on Saturday June 13. The light flyweight fight took place in Saskatoon.
Leila Beaudoin (15-2) defeated Paulina Angel (7-3-2) by decision after 10 rounds on Thursday June 11. The super feather match was held in Quebec, City.
On Wednesday June 17, welters Marie Pier Houle (11-2-2) and Maria Moreno (10-4) meet eight rounds at Montreal. Also, super feathers Alessia Mansueto (1-0) and Makarena Arcos (0-0-2) meet four.
Chile
Maryuri Valdez (2-0) defeated Maria Ramirez (1-2-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday June 13. The super bantam fight took place in Huechuraba.
China
Ziqi Sheng (2-0) knocked out Saowulak Nareenpangsri (19-25) in four on Sunday June 14. The super bantam fight took place in Shanghai. Also, feathers Jingjing Hong (2-0-1) and Ming SD Wang (0-0-1) drew after four.
Costa Rica
Gipsy Diaz (12-0) knocked out Mayelis Altamar (17-7-2) in the seventh round on Saturday June 13. The atomweight regional title fight took place in Heredia.
Czech Republic
Katerina Cavajdova (6-0) knocked out Lena Venjacob (7-3) in the third round on Friday June 12. The featherweight fight took place in Prague.
France
Fanny Galle (5-0) won by decision after six rounds versus Ksenija Medic (4-40-3) on Saturday June 13. The super welterweight fight was held in Neuilly en Thelle.
On Friday June 19, lightweights Alice Moro (2-0) and Eva Cantos (9-28-1) meet six rounds at Sospel.
Germany
Lara Ochmann (17-2) defeated Amanda Chan (12-1) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Saturday June 13. The super featherweight regional title fight took place in Schleswig-Holstein.
Italy
On Sunday June 21, lights Matilda Soican (1-0-2) and Lara Joly (0-5) meet four rounds at Cologno Monzese.
Japan
On Wednesday June 17, bantams Nobuko Atoji (0-0-1) and Miku Tamaki (1-0-1) meet four rounds at Tokyo.
New Zealand
Lydia Stewart-McDonald (1-0) won by decision after four rounds against Ericka Stark (1-1) on Saturday June 13. The welterweight fight was held in Motueka.
Nigeria
On Saturday June 20, heavyweights Blessing Chukwuede (6-0) and Blessing Ngozi (0-0) meet eight rounds at Abeokuta.
Serbia
On Friday June 19, bantams Sara Cirkovic (2-0) and Leticia Amanua (6-0) meet six rounds at Belgrade.
United Kingdom
Jade Burden (5-0) knocked out Katie Smith (4-2) in the sixth round on Saturday June 13. The super feather fight was held in Bolton. Also, super light Gemma Richardson (4-0) beat Jana Duchonova (2-4) after six; and middleweight Jenna Piling (3-1) beat Ester Konecna (7-38-3) after six.
Frances Heath (3-0-1) beat Kira Carter (0-32-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday June 13. The bantam fight took place in Glasgow.
Omarah Taylor (6-0) defeated Kerry Haley (5-3) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday June 13. The welterweight regional title fight took place in Wolverhampton.
On Saturday June 20, feathers Elaine Harrison (1-2) and Kira Carter (0-32-1) meet six rounds at Swindon.
On Saturday June 20, lightweights Rianna Doforo (3-1) and Katherine Quintana (0-44-1) meet six rounds at Rotherham.
On Saturday June 20, feathers Bianca Johnson (4-0) and Alisha Lewis (1-5) meet six rounds at Sheffield. Also, super feathers Amy Greatorux (1-12) and Tracy Webber (0-1) meet six.
USA
Elif Nur Turhan (14-0) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Gabriela Tellez (7-1) on Saturday June 13. The IBF world title fight took place in Glendale, Arizona.
Tiara Brown (21-0) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Hannah Rapp (8-1-1) on Saturday June 13. The WBC feather weight title fight took place in Orlando, Florida. Also, light fly Estefany Alegria (15-1) defeated Evelin Bermudez (22-2-1) by decision after 10 for WBO, IBF and WBA titles; super fly Nataly Delgado (21-7-2) defeated Jasmine Artiga (15-1-1) after 10 for IBF title; super welters Oshae Jones (9-0-1) and Elia Carranza (11-2-1) drew after 10 rounds for IBF title; bantam Brittany Sims (10-3) beat Naomy Cardenas (10-2) after eight; super fly LeAnna Cruz (12-0) beat Rubi Gutierrez (8-4-1) after eight; light fly SaRai Brown El (1-0) beat Ashley Felix (7-4) after four; and super light Jully Poca (1-0) beat Monica Medina (0-1) after four.
Katrina Scalzo (1-0-1) beat Michelle Cook (3-7-3) after four on Friday June 12. The super light fight took place in Verona, NY.
Natasha Spence (11-8-2) defeated Maricela Cornejo (19-9) by decision after 10 rounds on Friday June 12. The middleweight fight took place in Toppenish, Wash.
On Friday June 19, super flies Kayla Gomez (0-0) and Shayntain Creer (0-0) meet six rounds at Long Beach, California. DAZN will stream the Bash Boxing card.
On Saturday June 20, super bantams Wendy Villegas (2-8) and Rosselyn Chavira (0-0) meet four rounds at Tucson, Arizona.
On Saturday June 20, super welters Brooke Mullen (2-0) and Miranda Barber (3-6) meet four rounds at Philadelphia, Pa. Also, lightweights Isabel Lopez (0-0) and Gabrielle Roman (0-2) meet four.
Vietnam
On Sunday June 21, super flies Karina Veis (0-0) and Diana Kvinikadze (0-0) meet four rounds at Ho Chi Minh City.
(Photo courtesy of Team Kayla Gomez)
