On November 19, 2016, Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews‑Dezurn walked through the ropes at the T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, not just to begin their professional careers, but to stake a claim in a sport still searching for legitimacy. Both Olympic‑honed, both hungry, they met on the undercard of Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward. Shields emerged […]
Flashback Fridays: Martin and Ali – Pioneers of Women’s Boxing Women’s boxing has evolved from niche exhibitions into a globally recognized sport, thanks to the trailblazers who proved that female fighters could compete at the highest level. Among those shaping the modern landscape, are the careers of Christy Martin and Laila Ali. Their influence on […]
European Fight Night Spotlight: Dina Thorslund Returns in Denmark as Elif Nur Turhan Defends Her IBF Title in England This Saturday delivers a compelling double-header for women’s boxing across Europe, with Dina Thorslund making an emotionally charged return to the ring in Denmark while Elif Nur Turhan puts her IBF lightweight world title on the […]
Boxing Tonight: Night of Champions VII — Young Talent and Women’s Fights Take Center Stage Long Beach, CA — Thunder Studios once again hosts a night of boxing today, Friday, January 30, with Night of Champions VII. The spotlight of the evening falls on a series of promising young fighters, with light heavyweight standout Samuel […]
Mariana “Barby” Juárez — The Heart of Mexican Women’s Boxing In the grand tapestry of world boxing, few figures embody longevity, grit, and cultural resonance quite like María Anastasia “Mariana” Juárez Trejo, known to fans simply as Mariana “Barby” Juárez. For more than a quarter-century, she has stood as a dominant force inside the ropes […]
Amy Andrew: From Newsroom to Commonwealth Champion Amy Andrew was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 28, 1986. Decades later, she would carve out a remarkable path in boxing defined by early childhood ambition, a bold career transition, relentless determination, and a late‑blooming rise to the top ranks of women’s boxing. A Path Less […]
Ana María Torres: “La Guerrera” — Mexico’s Unforgettable Force in Women’s Boxing In the storied lineage of Mexican boxing, there is a figure whose career reshaped expectations for women in the sport: Ana María Torres Ramírez, affectionately known as “La Guerrera”. Born January 25, 1980, in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, México, Torres became one of the most […]
Heather Hardy: The Heat of Brooklyn Heather Marie “The Heat” Hardy’s journey through combat sports is the story of a late-bloomer who carved out a world championship career on her own terms and emerged as one of women’s boxing’s most recognizable figures. Born on January 25, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, Hardy transformed personal adversity […]
Honoring Yesenia Gómez & María Cecilia Román on their Birthday — Latin America’s World Champions Boxing has a long and proud tradition of champions rising from Latin America. Yesenia Gómez and María Cecilia Román are among the women who have carried that legacy into the world spotlight, standing out for their resilience, championship achievements, and […]
Mikaela Laurén: Sweden’s Trailblazer in Women’s Boxing Mikaela Laurén stands among the most accomplished female boxers in modern history. Although she had a late start, she became a world champion against formidable odds and helped elevate women’s boxing on the global stage. Her journey from national-team swimmer to world boxing champion is remarkable, and her […]