Cecilia Braekhus Wins and Retires and More News (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Cecilia Braekhus “the First Lady” defeated the much-respected Ema Kozin by unanimous decision to claim the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles on Saturday in Lillestrom, Norway. Before the fight Braekhus (39-2-1, 9 Kos), had announced it would […]
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 […]
Undisputed Fly Champ Gabriela Fundora Challenged by Kenia Enriquez By David A. Avila The tall menacing figure of Gabriela Fundora extended her arms up proudly after battering Canada’s Alexas Kubicki and forcing the referee to stop the fight. Once again she retained the undisputed flyweight championship. Undisputed. That’s a lofty term. Following the lopsided […]
Gabriela Fundora vs Alexas Kubicki at Fantasy Springs and More By David A. Avila Undisputed flyweight champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (16-0, 8 Kos) will be fighting a last-minute replacement in Canada’s Alexas Kubicki (13-1, 2 Kos) on Saturday Sept. 20, at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif. DAZN will stream the Golden Boy […]
Christy Martin Movie Plus Top Fighters of the Past and More By David A. Avila A movie titled “Christy” about female pro boxing legend Christy Martin AKA “The Coalminer’s Daughter” recently premiered in Toronto starring Sydney Sweeney in the lead role. The film is set for international distribution in November. Martin was probably the […]
Dream Fights and More Women’s Boxing News By David A. Avila Since the early 1990s I’ve watched women’s boxing evolve into its current state. Over the years I’ve witnessed some incredible boxing by women from all over the world. One of the first female fighters I actually saw ringside was a tiny minimumweight Wendy […]
Another Look at MVPs Event in Orlando and More: Stephanie Han and MVPs Takeover By David A. Avila Newly signed and eager to perform Stephanie Han ran into a left that delivered her to the floor as a surprised look crossed the face of her foe Paulina Angel. Han would easily beat the count […]
WBO Champ Mizuki Hiruta and Super Flyweights Plus More News By David A. Avila Japan’s Mizuki Hiruta convincingly defended the WBO super fly world title against Mexico’s Naomy Cardenas. It was her fifth defense since capturing the belt in December 2022. Since signing with 360 Boxing Promotions, the attractive Japanese fighter with pink hair […]
Japan’s Mizuki Hiruta Faces Mexico’s Naomy Cardenas at Chumash Casino on Friday By David A. Avila They call her Mimi. Mizuki Hiruta, the Japanese fighter with the pink hair who also answers to the name Mimi, returns to Southern California defend the WBO super flyweight world title for the third time this year. After […]
If No Laila Ali, Plenty of OGs Around Like McCarter, Cooper Can Take On Young Guns By David A. Avila When Claressa Shields tracked down the fast-moving Lani Daniels to remain the undisputed heavyweight champion, sitting in the sold-out Detroit audience was former top dog Laila Ali. Almost immediately some fans called out Shields […]