Japan's Mizuki Hiruta Wins Fighter of the Year Award and Other Notes and News in Women's Boxing   By David A. Avila Another big fight in women’s boxing looms in a few weeks when Claressa Shields meets Franchon Crews-Dezurn in their rematch. Women’s prizefighting is hitting its stride but turmoil remains because of the unknown status of many boxing promotions companies and medi...

Champions Elif Nur Turhan and Dina Thorslund Victorious By David A. Avila Champions Elif Nur Turhan and Dina Thorslund returned to the victory circle on Saturday in different contests in different countries. Like an old school fighter of the 50s Nur Turhan (13-0, 8 Kos) returned to defend the IBF lightweight title after a little more than a month from a title win to defend against Austral...

European Fight Night Spotlight: Dina Thorslund Returns in Denmark as Elif Nur Turhan Defends Her IBF Title in England This Saturday delivers a compelling double-header for women’s boxing across Europe, with Dina Thorslund making an emotionally charged return to the ring in Denmark while Elif Nur Turhan puts her IBF lightweight world title on the line in England. Both bouts are set for live glob...