Team Amanda Serrano Answers Back on Matchroom Boxing’s Demand of $10 Gs By David A. Avila Cursed from the beginning the Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor fight has been riddled with cancellations, postponements and accusations due to unforeseen changes including the worldwide pandemic because of Covid-19. Now, Eddie Hearn of Matchboxing which is contracted […]
Finally Official: Cecilia Braekhus versus Jessica McCaskill in August By David A. Avila and Felipe Leon A fuse has been lit for one of the most explosive fights of the year as welterweight champion Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus meets super lightweight champion Jessica “CasKilla” McCaskill for the welterweight title later this summer. It just […]
Why Amanda Serrano Refused the Fight and More Female Fight News By David A. Avila A jump start of women’s prizefighting recently took place though not on television as female boxers clashed in Europe. But the big news was the announcement that the most anticipated female fight of the year was not going to […]
Looking at the Light Flyweights and Claressa Gets B.E.T. Nomination By David A. Avila Light flyweights are like a drop of nitroglycerine; tiny but dangerous. One of the most overlooked weight divisions has to be the tiny light flyweights who soaking wet step on scales weighing under 108 pounds. Usually they can and do […]
Mikaela Mayer Derailed by Virus and Protocol By David A. Avila While prizefighting returned with a bang to Las Vegas, sitting at home was Mikaela Mayer wondering what if things were different. Mayer was set to face talented Helen Joseph in a 10 round clash at the MGM Grand in the co-main event on […]
Cautionary Tests Prove Vital for Mikaela Mayer in Las Vegas By David A. Avila The coronavirus is real folks. It’s not a hoax, it’s not gone and it can infect even the healthiest of athletes. Mikaela Mayer the NABF super featherweight titlist was set to meet Helen Joseph on Tuesday at the MGM Grand […]
Mikaela Mayer and Helen Joseph Ready to Perform for the World By David A. Avila Prizefighting returns to the boxing arena with top American super featherweight Mikaela Mayer tangling with the always dangerous Helen “Iron Lady” Joseph. Fans won’t be allowed to watch in person at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on […]
Alejandra Ayala and Others Wait for Visas and Return to Normalcy By David A. Avila Professional boxing has stirred from its slumber and promoters are scheduling fights but travel restrictions still remain internationally. Mexico’s Alejandra “Fenix” Ayala is one of thousands of fighters victimized by the travel restrictions and though normally based in Chicago […]
Meet the Best Women Prizefighters from the British Isles By David A. Avila Fighting in German arenas was the dream of every female boxer from Japan to Mexico for several decades. But in the past 10 years other countries the world over have joined the party to celebrate women’s prizefighting. Even a deadly virus […]
Female Pound for Pound Ratings 2020 By David A. Avila With the world of boxing ready to re-launch, it is time to re-establish the top prizefighters in the world. Most of the elite suffered postponements of one type or another and are eager to perform. From Asia to America fighters are seeking ways to […]