Mizuki Hiruta WBO Title Defense in L.A. and More News and Notes   (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Japan’s fiery pink-haired Mizuki “Mimi” Hiruta defends the WBO super flyweight world title for the second time in the Los Angeles area this weekend. The powerful southpaw recently signed a four-year promotion contract with 360 Boxing Promotions and will be a fixture...

Claressa Shields Is the Pound for Pound Best and More News By David A. Avila For the next three months most of the top female fighters in the world will be heading to the prize ring to demonstrate their prowess. Claressa Shields returns as a heavyweight and has a date with New Zealand’s Lani Daniels on July 26. It’s one of many fights scheduled in the next three months that will capti...

Gabriela Fundora Could Be Unbeatable at Flyweight and More News and Notes By David A. Avila With little doubt, whenever Gabriela Fundora walks into a boxing ring as a flyweight she is a massive favorite. The reasons are obvious. Aside from being taller, longer and skilled, Fundora just might be the hardest punching flyweight in the history of women’s boxing. When Fundora (16-0, 8 ...