Author Archives: David A. Avila

Claressa Shields vs Marie Eve Dicaire for Undisputed Crown

Claressa Shields and Marie Eve Dicaire – Fight the Power   By David A. Avila Led by super-talented Claressa Shields a group of female prizefighters stand ready to fight the power as the Public Enemy song stated. An all-women fight card called “Superwomen” including Shields (10-0) versus Marie Eve Dicaire (17-0) headline a FITE.tv pay-per-view […]

Marlen Esparza on Blockbuster PPV Card on March 5

Marlen Esparza Adds More Star Power on Claressa Shields PPV Card in Flint   By David A. Avila American Olympic medalist Marlen Esparza was added to the pay-per-view card featuring two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields it was announced Monday by Salita Promotions. “I am delighted to add more super talent to this incredible all-female […]

Breaking Down Marie Eve Dicaire, Claressa Shields and La Bella Bestia

Breakdowns: Dicaire, Shields, La Bella Bestia and More Fight News    By David A. Avila Undefeated records can look glittery and shiny like the polished chassis of a cobalt blue Shelby Cobra. But it’s what kind of engine you have inside and what kind of competition you have faced that truly defines performance. In less […]

Claressa Shields vs Marie Eve Dicaire and More Fight News

Claressa Shields vs Marie Eve Dicaire Pay Per-View Show and Other News    By David A. Avila Claressa Shields upcoming fight with Marie Eve Dicaire for unified super welterweight status headlines a pay-per-view boxing card featuring all female fighters. It’s not the first time a pay-per-view for an all-female card has been attempted, but it […]

Claressa Shields Leads Tidal Wave Coming in March

Claressa Shields Returns and More Female Boxing News   By David A. Avila Around the bend a tsunami of compelling world title fights and contender battles is about to hit the airwaves and streaming devices. Of course, England leads the way when it pits two super bantamweights Carly Skelly (3-0-1) and Amy Timlin (4-0-1) in […]

Yokasta Valle Retains IBF Minimumweight title in Costa Rica

Yokasta Valle Beats Sana Hazuki and Female Fight News February 1, 2021   By David A. Avila After almost a year Yokasta Valle returned to action with a solid performance against Japan’s Sana Hazuki to successfully defend the IBF minimumweight world title. “Sana was a tough opponent,” said Valle. “I believe her being Japanese has […]

Yokasta Valle vs Sana Hazuki in Costa Rica

Yokasta Valle vs Sana Hazuki and More Fight News   By David A. Avila One of the world’s most talented divisions finds Costa Rica’s Yokasta Valle defending the IBF minimumweight world title against Japan’s Sana Hazuki on Saturday. Valle (20-2, 9 KOs) meets number one contender Hazuki (8-4-1, 2 KOs) at Oxigeno Human Playground in […]

American Stars Ready to Rumble: Claressa, Seniesa and More

Claressa, Seniesa and La Avispa and More Boxing News   By David A. Avila Two stars on opposite sides of the US await their turn. Claressa Shields and Seniesa Estrada fight in vastly different weight divisions but are considered to be the best. Shields currently dwells among the super welterweights and Estrada below the light […]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Yokasta Valle and Other Fight News

Franchon Crews-Dezurn Returns to Form and Other Female Fight News   By David A. Avila Welcome to the world of female prizefighting. A year ago, rumors of a deadly virus were emerging. It’s here and still doing damage worldwide. But the women continue to thrive slowly but steadily despite the cancellations and changes in protocol. […]

Prizefighter of the Year – Jessica McCaskill; plus more

Best in Prizefighting in 2020 – Jessica McCaskill and More   By David A. Avila It was a crazy year and despite the problems of the world some of the elite women prizefighters were able to share their talent. Here’s a look at some of those best moments. Prizefighter of the Year Jessica McCaskill When […]