Author Archives: David A. Avila

Mexican Clash Kenia Enriquez vs Jessica Nery Plata

WBC Interim Champ Kenia Enriquez Defends vs Jessica Nery Plata
Female prizefighting has swept the country of Mexico in two separate waves with many gaining

Reporting from Japan: Etsuko Tada Powers by Naoko Shibata

Reporting from Japan: Etsuko Tada Powers by Naoko Shibata
Showdowns between fellow rivals have always pleased fans in Japan.

Maricela Cornejo and Female Fight News for week of Nov. 13, 2017

Female Fight News for week of Nov. 13, 2017 Maricela Cornejo
Two pound for pound best Belgium’s Delfine Persoon and Mexico’s Mariana

Mariana “Barby” Juarez Triumphs Over Germany’s Alesia Graf

Mariana Juarez Triumphs Over Germany’s Alesia Graf by TKO   By David A. Avila Mexico’s most decorated female world champion Mariana “Barby” Juarez continued an impressive year and won by knockout of Alesia Graf on Saturday evening. It was Juarez’s second world title defense in a year. In a battle of experienced veterans Juarez (47-9-4, […]

Mexico’s Mariana Juarez vs Germany’s Alesia Graf

“Barbie” Juarez Keeps Reaching For The Stars   By Felipe Leon   In boxing when a fighter regardless of gender reaches a certain plateau as far as popularity and earnings, it is normal to look for the path of least resistance.  Falling back on their fame it is almost a guarantee they will draw no […]

Mexico’s Juarez sisters and Female Fight News for week of Nov. 6. 2017

Female Fight News for week of Nov. 6, 2017 Juarez Sisters   By David A. Avila Mexico’s most famous sisters keep the ball rolling this weekend and two top American fighters make news. Women’s boxing made headlines all over the world and continues through this week. Sisters Patricia Juarez and Lourdes Juarez fought in back […]

Christina Hammer KOs Ankrah Is USA Next?

Hammer KOs Ankrah and Looks Toward the USA   By Phil Woolever   Christina Hammer did what she was supposed to do and stopped overmatched challenger Gifty Amanua Ankrah on Saturday night at the Sportscheck Arena in Munich, Germany.   The leather hammer came down on Ankrah at the end of round four in front […]

IBF Tabs Layla McCarter the Mandatory for Cecilia Braekhus

IBF Tabs Layla McCarter the Mandatory for Cecilia Braekhus  
Layla “Amazing” McCarter has been established the number one mandatory for the

Amanda Serrano Says Goodbye for Now

Amanda Serrano Says Goodbye for Now
For years boxing in general has become a niche sport in the United States With the rise of the National Football

Melissa St. Vil and Female Fight News for week of Oct. 30, 2017

Female Fight News for week of Oct. 30, 2017 Melissa St. Vil   By David A. Avila Haiti’s first female champion Melissa St. Vil returned to the island once again and won by technical knockout in a non-title fight. It was significant for St. Vil because it was her first win by knockout after 16 […]