UFC Fight Pass Delves into Female Boxing and More Fight News
By David A. Avila
In less than two weeks WBC super featherweight world titlist Eva Wahlstrom defends against Ronica Jeffrey and in a co-feature Rosalinda Rodriguez clashes with local favorite Jamie Mitchell. Both female fights take place at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Entrance is free for fans.
Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions is staging the boxing card on Friday August 2, that will be available to watch on UFC Fight Pass which recently streamed the extremely entertaining WBA super welterweight world title fight from Costa Rica between champion Hanna Gabriels and Avril Vidal.
It looks like UFC Fight Pass is putting all its chips into female prizefighting.
And why not?
Female prizefighting in MMA has proven to be a lucrative undergoing with many of its female fights out-doing the male fight cards. It’s only a matter of time before female boxing begins to gain equal traction. The media outlets who delve into streaming or televising girl fights will benefit immensely in our opinion.
The main event between Wahlstrom and Jeffrey will spotlight the European style versus the American style of boxing.
The co-main event between Florida’s Rodriguez and Las Vegan Mitchell pits two relatively newcomers against each other. Both are advised in their corners by world champions. Rodriguez works under Ada Velez and Mitchell works with Layla McCarter. This is going to be an interesting clash of styles.
Aug. 2, mark this down in your calendar.
Fans can register online to receive their free tickets (limit 8 per / person), by going to https://www.unlvtickets.com/eventInfo/spe/739/wahlstrom-vs-latrios/ and following instructions.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
On the topic of Las Vegas, Nevada, recently the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame finally found a home and opened its doors.
A ceremony took place last Friday at its location in the Boulevard Mall at 3542 S. Maryland Parkway. HeadZup is sponsoring the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame and shares space where various interactive exhibits can be enjoyed by children and adults. The museum is filled with rich posters and photos of former boxing events that took place over the century in the Silver state.
Famed journalist Rich Marotta conceived of the idea for a Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, a state which has been home to epic prize fights for more than 100 years including Jack Johnson versus James Jeffries for the heavyweight title in Reno, Nevada in 1910.
“Boxing has been around for a very long time in Nevada,” said Marotta. “We hope people visit our museum when they are in Las Vegas for fights. Bring the kids.”
Among those in attendance last week were number one female pound for pound fighter Layla McCarter along with former champions Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, Hasim Rahman, and trainer Thell Torrance.
“Nevada has a rich history of boxing,” said Marotta. “We’re very pleased that HeadZup has given us space for our museum. It’s a wonderful place to see boxing history.”
More female fight news
Argentina
Carla Merino (1-0) beat Juliana Basualdo (1-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday July 20. The super flyweight fight took place in Cordoba.
Gabriela Alaniz (5-0) defeated Maria Sol Baumstarh (1-1-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday. The flyweight bout took place at Libertad, Buenos Aires.
On Friday July 26, super lightweights Macarena Ledesma (10-0) and Yanina Lescano (4-1) meet in a six round fight at Buenos Aires.
On Saturday July 27, bantamweights Daniela Bermudez (25-3-3) and Mexico’s Valeria Perez (12-6) meet for the WBO world title at Buenos Aires.
Australia
On Saturday July 27, super welterweights Malakay Moukayber (2-0) and Visila Lagilagi (2-1-2) meet in an eight round match at Condell Park.
Chile
On Saturday July 27, flyweights Isis Macarena (5-1) and Maria Nunez (3-1) meet in a six round fight at Santiago.
Colombia
On Saturday July 27, featherweights Liliana Palmera (28-13-3) and Rosana Colmenarez (2-7) meet in a six round fight at Puerto Colombia.
Costa Rica
Hanna Gabriels (20-2-1) was the winner by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Argentina’s Abril Vidal (8-1) on Wednesday July 17. The WBA super welterweight world title fight took place at San Jose.
France
Donya Darouiche (2-1) won by majority decision after four rounds versus Justine Le Poultier (0-2) on Thursday July 18. The super lightweight bout took place at Le Cannet.
Guatemala
On Saturday July 27, light flyweights Susana Panameno (0-0) and Junieth Ortega(0-0) make their pro debuts at Guatemala City.
Latvia
On Sunday July 28, featherweights Marija Fedotenkova (-14) and Valerija Sepetovska (0-2) meet in a six round contest at Olaine.
Malta
On Saturday July 27, bantamweights Mandy Cortis (2-0) and Sylwia Doligala (0-0) meet in a four round fight at Paola.
Mexico
On Friday July 26, minimum weights Cinthia Perez (1-1) and Edith Marquez (2-4) meet in a four round bout at Campeche.
Mongolia
On Thursday July 25, light flyweights Chie Higano (8-9-1) and Ochirbat Jargalan (0-0) meet in a six round fight at Ulan-Bator.
Russia
On Monday July 22, super featherweights Anna Krasnoperova and Darya Kutyrova make their pro debuts against each other at Moscow’s Red Square.
On Wednesday July 24, super bantamweights Anna Levina (3-0) and Oksana Romanova (9-26-1) meet in an eight round fight at Moscow.
Taiwan
On Sunday July 28, flyweights Chin Hsin Wang (1-0) and Yi Hsiu Wang (0-0) meet in a four round bout at Taipei. Also, featherweights Pei Chi Ke (0-1) and Ching Ya Chiu (0-0) meet in a four round match.
United Kingdom
Chantelle Cameron (11-0) was the victor by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Anisha Basheel (8-6) on Saturday July 20. The WBC Silver lightweight title bout took place at Brentwood, Essex.
Cherelle Brown (6-0) defeated Kirstie Bavington (2-1-1) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday July 20. The super lightweight title fight took place at London. Also, Kallia Kourouni (10-2) beat Vaida Masiokaite (1-6-2) by decision after eight rounds in a lightweight battle.
Terri Harper (8-0) knocked out Nozipho Bell (9-3-1) in the eighth round on Friday July 19. The IBO super featherweight title fight took place at Rotherham, Yorkshire.
Lauren Parker (2-1-1) and Buchra El Quaissi (1-0-2) fought to a draw after four rounds on Sunday July 14. The bantamweight fight was held at Bedford, Bedfordshire.
USA
Amanda Pavone (8-0) knocked out Myasia Oglesby (0-3) in the first round on Saturday July 20. The featherweight match took place at Hampton, New Hampshire.
Marlen Esparza (7-0) defeated Sonia Osorio (13-7-1) by unanimous decision after eight rounds on Thursday July 18. The flyweight title fight took place in Indio, Calif.
On Saturday July 27, featherweights Christina Ruiz (8-9-3) and Brittany Ordonez (2-2-1) meet in a six round fight at Floresville, Texas.
On Saturday July 27, lightweights Christine Breault (0-0) and Jessica Bird (0-2) meet in a four round bout at Grand Junction, Colorado.