Kim Clavell Joins the Minimumweight Party and More News
By David A. Avila
Canada’s Kim Clavell seemed comfortable at the lower minimumweight division in defeating Sol Cudos for the IBF title last week. Immediately after winning she specified her interest in fighting Yokasta Valle for the WBC title she won back last year.
It all was much simpler when Seniesa Estrada grabbed all the titles back in March 2024 in defeating Valle and held all the titles before retiring several months after. The titles were scattered in the wind and Clavell’s win over Cudos last weekend gives her one of the notches.
Clavell will have to wait to meet Valle who has a date with an American fighter Yadira Bustillos who fights out of Las Vegas, Nevada. They will be clashing on November 14 at Miami, Florida on the Jake Paul versus Gervonta “Tank” Davis card. Netflix will be streaming that.
Valle is at the top of her game right now. She defeated Evelin Bermudez who defeated Clavell two years ago.
Both Clavell and Valle rely on speedy combinations. Costa Rica’s Valle is taller and slightly younger, but both are not shy about fighting the best. Right now, they are the best in the minimumweight division.
In Los Angeles there is another minimumweight making a lot of noise in Lupita Medina an undefeated fighter trained by Manny Robles. She is promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Boxing Promotions that also has WBO super flyweight world titlist Mizuki Hiruta.
Japan also has other minimumweight fighters like Yuko Kuroki who is scheduled to meet Sarah Bormann in Germany on Oct. 18, for the WBO minimumweight title. Both are accustomed to facing top competition.
The minimumweight division is a pretty lively weight class.
Norway’s Braekhus Title Bid
Former undisputed welterweight champion Cecilia Braekhus (38-2-1, 9 Kos) is meeting Ema Kozin (24-1-1, 12 Kos) for the WBC and WBO super welterweight titles on Saturday Oct. 4, in Lillestrom, Norway.
Braekhus, 44, last fought Maricela Cornejo last year in Las Vegas in a very entertaining match. Braekhus emerged the victor by unanimous decision. This is her second attempt at a super welterweight title. Previously she fought to a draw versus Terry Harper who held the WBO version at the time.
Layla McCarter Fight Postponed
Legendary fighter Layla McCarter was scheduled to fight last Saturday in Mexico but her opponent Liliana Palmera of Colombia was unable to obtain a visa in time for their match. The fight was moved to a later date.
McCarter still desires to fight one of the champions. Maybe a fight with the winner between Braekhus and Kozin can be made?
Right Hook Roxy
Iyana “Right Hook Roxy” Verduzco (5-0) fights Perla Lomeli (7-5) in a six round affair on Friday Oct. 3, at Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif. UFC Fight Pass will stream the 360 Promotions card.
Verduzco was a multi-USA national champion as an amateur and has a big following. She recently signed a promotional agreement with Tom Loeffler’s 360 Boxing Promotions.
More Fight News
Argentina
Micaela Dominguez (6-3) defeated Eliana Orecchia (5-17-4) after eight rounds on Sat. Sept. 27. The lightweight match took place in Cordoba.
Milagros Herrera (4-0) beat Karen Almendra (1-3) after four rounds on Saturday Sept. 27. The bantam fight was held in Virrey del Pino.
Dalma Alaniz (2-6-1) defeated Mirna Rodriguez (0-2-1) by decision after four on Friday Sept. 26. The feather fight took place in Sampacho.
Jessica Messina (7-1) defeated Arlene Blencowe (4=6) after eight rounds on Thursday Sept. 25. The Australian welterweight title fight was held in Bella Vista.
On Saturday Oct. 4, welters Lorena Balbuena (2-0) and Erica Alvarez (8-13) meet 10 rounds at Buenos Aires.
Australia
On Friday Oct. 3, super flies Linn Sandstrom (10-4-3) and Kanokwan Wirunpat (4-3) meet 10 rounds at Thomastown.
Canada
Kim Clavel (22-2) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Sol Cudos (10-1-2) on Saturday Sept. 27. The IBF minimumweight world title fight took place in Montreal. Also, middleweight Tamm Thibeault (4-0) knocked out Cristina Mazzotta (1-1) in the first round of a middleweight bout; bantam Amanda Galle (12-0-1) beat Alondra Hernandez (9-2) in eight; and light fly Frederica Maccri (7-0-1) beat Naomy Valle (14-1) in eight.
Colombia
On Friday Oct. 3, super flies Olga Julio (41-19-3) and Treyer Pena (5-1) meet eight rounds at Cerete. Also, super lights Francia Bravo (29-6-2) and Kenifer Garcia (2-0) meet six rounds.
Czech Republic
On Sunday Oct. 5, welters Lucie Pudilova (0-0) and Natalie Paviatova (0-5) meet four rounds at Prague.
Dominican Republic
On Sunday Oct. 5, bantams Karla Davila (6-0) and Gina Joseph (7-2-2) meet four rounds at Bonao.
France
On Saturday Oct. 4, light flies Tania D’Almeida (1-0) and Evelyn Reyes (2-3-1) meet six rounds at Paris.
Germany
Annabell Honert (1-0) knocked out Betina Krumholz (1-11) in one roundeight; on Sunday Sept. 28. The welterweight fight was held in Landau.
On Friday Oct. 3, super bantams Phannarai Netisri (17-0) and Niorkis Carreno (25-5) meet 10 rounds for a regional title at St. Pauli.
On Saturday Oct. 4, bantams Sara Cirkovi (0-0) and Leiryn Flores (24-6-1) meet six rounds at Garching.
India
Nishi Vaish (2-3) knocked out Geeta Aryal (0-1) in the third round on Wednesday Sept. 24. The super feather match was held in New Delhi. Also, feather Anshu Rambir (3-1) beat Janvi Janvi (0-1) in four; lightweight Manjot Rattu (7-2) beat Khushpreet Kaur (0-9) in four; and super welter Mansi Budhwar (1-0) knocked out Mansha Mansha (0-1) in two.
On Tuesday Sept. 30, super flies Poonam Pun (2-2) and Kavita Varma (0-5) meet four rounds at New Delhi.
Japan
Ran Higuchi (4-3-2) defeated Hanako Adams (3-5-3) after six rounds on Monday Sept. 30. The minimumweight match was held in Tokyo. Also, atomweight Mount Blanc Miki (8-8-1) beat Kaho Munetoshi (4-3) in six; and bantam Nodoka Furukawa (5-1-1) beat Chiyomi Wada (3-2) in six.
On Wed. Oct. 1, feathers Yanyu Li (4-4-2) and Akane Fujiwara (8-5-1) meet eight rounds at Tokyo.
On Sunday Oct. 5, atomweights Eun Young Lee (2-3) and Mao Kamada (3-0-3) meet four rounds at Iyo.
Nigeria
On Saturday Oct. 4, super welters Fathia Olofintuyi (6-0) and Oluwole Kikelomo (0-6) meet six rounds at Lagos.
Norway
On Saturday Oct. 4, super welters Cecilia Braekhus (38-2-1) and Ema Kozin (24-1-1) meet 10 rounds for the WBC and WBO world titles at Lillestrom. Also, super bantams Anne Hogstad (0-0) and Nino Janelidze (0-3) meet four.
South Korea
Flyweights Hye Sun Park (0-1-1) and Ji In Kim (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw after four rounds on Saturday Sept. 27. The match was held in Incheon.
Spain
Teresa Makinen (4-0) defeated Odelia Ben Ephraim (5-5) by decision after eight rounds on Saturday Sept. 27. The super bantam fight was held in Santa Pola.
On Saturday Oct. 4, flyweights Chaima Bounouar (4-0) and Natalia Mata (4-3-1) meet six rounds at Badia del Valles. Also, feathers Karia Merida (6-3-1) and Teresa Almengor (9-2-3) meet six.
On Saturday Oct. 4, super lights Ioana Fecioru (7-3) and Clara Lopez (2-1) meet 10 rounds at Canals.
Switzerland
Gabriela Timar (15-2) won by decision after 10 rounds against Johana Zuniga (20-12-1) on Saturday Sept. 27. The minimumweight match took place in Basel.
Thailand
Pilasluk Nootsawut (1-0) knocked out Thipphayaporn Techa (0-2) in three rounds on Sunday Sept. 28. The minimumweight fight was held in Bangkok.
Weisa Li ((4-0) knocked out Somwang Sawinchai (6-18-1) in the fifth round on Sunday Sept. 28. The lightweight fight took place in Bangkok.
Pornpimon Pongpaew (6-6) knocked out Phunnakran Karnjanawong (4-8-1) in the second round on Sunday Sept. 28. The light fly fight was held in Pathum Thani. Also, light fly Thanchanok Phanan (21-13) knocked out Kullasatree Nualsimsri (0-7) in two; Pimchanok Thepjanda (10-8) knocked out Tassawan Hoiraya (0-4) in two;
Noppaket Srisawas (11-5) knocked out Kunlanat Noppawong (0-2) in two on Sunday Sept. 28. The lightweight fight was held in Pattaya. Also, super light Ghazal Rezaei (4-0) beat Napason Chinkwan (0-1) in four; and lightweights Sasithorn Liangprasert (0-1-1) and Dariuska Quinta (0-0-1) drew after four.
Amonrat Mitsiriwat (5-0) knocked out Sukanya Wiriya (3-7-1) in the third round on Saturday Sept. 27. The bantam fight took place in Bangkok.
Aisha Kamaleldin (5-0) beat Kanyarat Nunoi (10-10-3) by decision after eight rounds on Friday Sept. 26. The regional super fly title fight took place in Bangkok.
United Kingdom
Hannah Robinson (5-0) beat Beccy Ferguson (6-15) after six rounds on Saturday Sept. 27. The super light fight was held in Houghton le Spring.
Tysie Gallagher (10-2) defeated Ellie Hellewell (7-1) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Sept. 27. The regional super bantam title fight was held in Sheffield.
Liz Palmer-Couzens (2-0) beat Fani Vilicic (0-4-1) in six on Friday Sept. 26. The feather fight was held in London.
USA
Jenna Creason (3-0-1) won by decision after six rounds against Alivia Bailey (0-1) on Saturday Sept. 27. The super light match was held in Friant, Calif.
Brianda Cruz (3-0) beat Susana Bolanos (2-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Sept. 27. The welterweight fight was held in Pomona, Calif.
Super bantams Elayna Rowe (0-0-1) and Chantal Sumrall (0-1-1) fought to a draw after four rounds on Saturday Sept. 27. The match was held in Oklahoma City.
Shannel Butler (5-0) knocked out Nancy Franco (19-25-2) in the first round on Saturday Sept. 27. The featherweight match took place in Versailles, Pa.
On Friday Oct. 3, super bantams Mikiah Kreps (10-0) and Juliana Basualdo (13-6) meet eight rounds at Niagara Falls, New York.
On Friday Oct. 3, super bantams Iyana Verduzco (5-0) and Perla Lomeli (7-5) meet six rounds on Friday at Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif. UFC Fight Pass will stream the 360 Boxing Promotions event.