Amanda Serrano Blows Door Open and Other News and Notes

 

By David A. Avila

Amanda Serrano tossed down the gauntlet to the boxing world proclaiming that female prizefighters are not second class and can demand equal terms as male fighters.

Serrano’s willingness to fight 12 three-minute rounds against Danila Ramos last weekend, despite sanctioning bodies such as the WBC prohibiting both three-minute rounds and 12 round title fights for women, proved her willingness to fight for women’s right to choose.

“I hope this is just the beginning. I know I have other women following me,” said Serrano after the fight.

Now, who will be the next champion to follow Serrano?

A month ago, more than two dozen current and former champions agreed with Serrano to continue her quest for equality including Chantelle Cameron, Mikaela Mayer and Seniesa Estrada.

Recently, Maricela Cornejo and Kallia “Pink Tyson” Kourouni messaged Serrano via social media and said they will be fighting three-minute rounds on their next fights. The tidal wave is forming.

Before Serrano’s performance at 12 three-minute rounds, the previous female champion to perform under similar terms was Layla McCarter in Las Vegas. She did it twice in 2007. Both fights ended in knockouts.

Many fighters are unaware that no rules exist mandating two-minute rounds. Boxing commissions cannot prevent women from fighting three-minute rounds. For decades this has been the choice of promoters to keep two-minute rounds for women.

Even today promoters opt to have the women fight two-minute rounds. Why? Because they want them over and done to make room for the men.

Of course, they will not say this on record.

I’ve dealt with promoters on numerous occasions and two have told me this face to face that they want women fights over with quickly. But it was off the record so I cannot say who they are.

All female fighters have the right to choose whether they fight two or three-minute rounds. Serrano showed it can be done. All you have to do is demand, not ask.

 

Miyo Yoshida in NYC

Former super flyweight world titlist Miyo Yoshida faces a tough foe in Shurretta Metcalf on Tuesday Nov. 7.

Yoshida (16-3) meets Dallas fighter Metcalf (12-4-1) today at Edison Ballroom in Manhattan in a bout set for eight two-minute rounds. The match can be seen on Boxinginsider.com

For the past several months Yoshida has made New York City her base after signing with DiBella Entertainment. It was a daring move for the Japanese native. She is fighting Metcalf who recently defeated Melissa Odessa Parker by majority decision.

It’s a showdown between two talented fighters.

 

Yokasta in Costa Rica

Minimumweight champion Yokasta Valle returns home to Costa Rica to fight Mexico’s Anabel Ortiz this weekend.

Valle (29-2, 9 Kos) defends the IBF and WBO titles against former champion Ortiz (33-5, 4 Kos) on Saturday Nov. 4, at Cartago, Costa Rica. DAZN will stream the Golden Boy Promotions card at 6 p.m. PT.

Looking to stay busy Valle opted to fight in less than two months. She recently defeated Maria Santizo in the Los Angeles area in defense of her titles on Sept. 16. Unable to face Seniesa Estrada because of an injury to the East L.A. fighter, the Costa Rican fighter opted to fight Mexico’s Ortiz.

Ortiz, 37, is a former minimumweight world titlist who held the WBA version from July 2013 to March 2021 when she was defeated by Seniesa Estrada. Officially she had 11 title defenses and is one of Mexico’s greats.

 

More Fight News

Argentina

On Friday Nov. 3, super flyweights Carla Ayelen (12-2) and Leiryn Flores (20-3-1) meet 10 rounds at Villa Carlos Paz for a regional title. Also, super bantamweights Romina Nunez (1-4) and Antonella Molina (3-18-2) meet four rounds.

 

Australia

Sara Jalonen (5-2) won by unanimous decision after six rounds against Katelan Stack (1-2) on Saturday Oct. 28. The Australian super featherweight title fight took place at Dee Why. Also, bantamweight Mishelle Macatangay (1-0) beat Kaitlyn Halcrow (1-1) by decision after four rounds.

 

Colombia

Jenny Tulcan (8-0) won by knockout in the third round versus Diana Cotrino (0-6) on Saturday Oct. 28. The super featherweight bout took place at Tolima.

Clarena Julio (4-1) knocked out Lizeth Porto (0-2) in the first round on Tuesday Oct. 24. The super lightweight match was held in Santa Marta.

 

Costa Rica

On Saturday Nov. 4, minimumweights Yokasta Valle (29-2) and Anabel Ortiz (33-5) meet 10 rounds for the IBF and WBO world title at Cartago. DAZN will stream.

 

Democratic Republic of the Congo

On Saturday Nov. 4, featherweights Marcelat Sakobi (1-1) and Merveille Bisambu (0-0) meet six rounds at Kinshasa.

 

France

On Friday Nov. 3, welterweights Marine Beauchamp (5-0) and Dee Allen (5-0) meet 10 rounds for the EBU title at Vesoul.

On Friday Nov. 3, super lightweights Flora Pili (7-0) and Ioana Fecioru (5-1) meet 10 rounds for the EBU title at Moselle.

On Saturday Nov. 4, flyweights Selma Renier (2-0) and Greta Del Fabbro (0-6) meet four rounds at Capestang.

 

Germany

Nina Meinke (18-3) beat Laura Ledezma (14-2-1) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Oct. 28. The regional featherweight title match was held at Reims.

Sarah Liegmann (9-0) defeated Thanchanok Phanan (16-8) by decision after eight rounds on Friday Oct. 27. The featherweight fight was held in Nordrhein-Westfalen.

On Saturday Nov. 4, super lightweights Maryna Malovana (5-0) and Karina Szmalenberg (14-59-4) meet eight rounds at Plettenberg.

 

Italy

Giordana Sorrentino (1-0) knocked out Nevena Markovic (0-8) in the second round on Sunday Oct. 29. The flyweight match took place in Lazio. Also, light flyweight Roberta Bonatti (1-0) beat Gordana Marjanovic (0-7) by decision after six rounds.

Giulia Lamagna (1-0) won by decision after six rounds versus Dragana Golic (0-14) on Sunday Oct. 29. The super bantamweight match was held in Biella.

On Saturday Nov. 4, bantamweights Sara Lombardi (1-0) and Andrea Jenei (1-18) meet six rounds at Trieste.

 

Japan

On Sunday Nov. 5, super bantamweights Makoto Kikuchi (3-1) and Porchita Sehaburan (10-2) meet eight rounds at Tachikawa. Also, flyweights Marina Sayama (5-4-2) and Hoju Maeda (4-0-2) meet six rounds; and Hanako Adams (2-3-2) and Moeko Amo (1-2-1) meet four rounds.

 

Mexico

On Friday Nov. 3, super lightweights Erica Farias (27-7) and Karla Ramos (10-10-1) meet eight rounds at Aguascalientes.

 

Monaco

On Saturday Nov. 4, super bantamweights Julissa Alejandra Guzman (13-2-2) and Ramla Ali (8-1) meet 10 rounds for a regional title at Monte Carlo. DAZN will stream.

 

Philippines

Hergie Bacyadan (1-0) knocked out Kimberly Labajo (0-3) in the second round on Saturday Oct. 28. The light heavyweight bout took place at Paranaque City.

 

Thailand

Sothita Sitthichai (10-3) knocked out Pimchanok Thepjanda (7-3) in the third round on Saturday Oct. 28. The atomweight bout took place at Pathum Thani. Also, Muthita Iamsaard (7-1) beat Weerawan Koythong (0-2) in six, and minimumweights Wisuta Sririttidet (6-1) beat Nattawee Kaewtum (2-1); and Supa Fartoraneeseang (2-1) beat Jiraporn Chompuwiset (0-6) in six rounds.

Wenie Cline Verano (11-0) knocked out Ketsara Jatpukdee (4-2) in the sixth round on Thursday Oct. 26. The flyweight fight took place at Bangkok. Also, atomweight Lisa Bechina (2-0) knocked out Kanyarat Nunoi (3-4) in the third round.

Netnapa Sunthorn (1-0) knocked out Oomsin Sohsit (0-1) in the second round on Tuesday Oct. 24. The light flyweight fight was held in Lam Luk Ka.

 

United Kingdom

On Saturday Nov. 4, welterweights Kerry Haley (2-0) and Vaida Masiokaite (6-20-5) meet six rounds at Middlesbrough.

 

USA

Amanda Serrano (46-2-1) defeated Danila Ramos (12-3) by unanimous decision after 12 three-minute rounds on Friday Oct. 27. The unified featherweight title match took place in Orlando, Florida. Also, super flyweight Krystal Rosado-Ortiz (2-0) beat Kata Pap (1-1) by decision after four rounds.

Jesikah Guerra (3-0) defeated Brianna Jimenez (0-1) by decision after four rounds on Thursday Oct. 26. The middleweight bout took place in Costa Mesa, Calif. Also, featherweight Lisa Mauldin (1-0) beat Angel Blackwell (0-1) by decision.

On Friday Nov. 3, lightweights Stephanie Han (4-0) and Simone Aparecida (17-27) meet eight rounds in El Paso, Texas. Also, bantamweights Brittany Sims (4-3) and Noemi Bosques (12-18-3) meet eight rounds, and flyweights Amy Salinas (5-4) and Ashley Sciscente (6-4) meet eight rounds.