Adijat Gbadamosi: Nigeria’s Ascendant Force in Women’s Boxing On December 31, 2001, in Nigeria, Adijat Gbadamosi was born into a world where boxing was far from mainstream. Two decades later, her journey has become central to the emerging narrative of African women in professional boxing; a sport long dominated by other regions but now shaped […]
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Laila Ali at 47: An Undefeated Career On Her Own Terms December 30, 1977 — Miami Beach, Florida Laila Ali’s name ensured she would be noticed. It did not ensure she would be respected. Few fighters arrive in boxing carrying both the expectation and skepticism that Ali did. Today, her birthday, invites a clear look […]
Baumgardner scored a seventh-round knockdown and controlled the action to win a unanimous decision in a three-minute rounds championship bout. Undisputed super feather champ Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner kept the titles by decision and along with Leilia Beaudoin proved they could fight 12 three-minute rounds and do it in style. Baumgardner showed off her power […]
Lourdes Juárez: A Warrior’s Path On December 19, Mexican boxing fans around the world will celebrate the birthday of Lourdes Yoana Juárez Trejo, a fighter whose career has embodied resilience, family roots, and championship excellence. Known affectionately as “La Pequeña Lulú,” Juárez has carved out a place among the most respected names in women’s boxing, […]
Skye Nicolson Reigns in Stockton: A Tactical Masterclass Over Yuliahn Luna In the electric atmosphere of the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, California, on Saturday night, the sleek, southpaw precision of Australia’s Skye Nicolson once again proved the decisive factor in elite women’s boxing. Against a rugged and experienced Yuliahn Luna, Nicolson (15-1) reaffirmed her […]
Happy Birthday to Mary Spencer From Cape Croker to World Champion When Mary Elizabeth Spencer stepped into a Windsor boxing gym as a teenager, few could have predicted the profound impact she would one day have on her sport in Canada, across Indigenous communities, and on the world stage. Today, Spencer stands as one of […]
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 […]
Skye Nicolson and Gabriela Fundora Need Competition: Some Suggestions By David A. Avila Some have it easy and others not so much. All fights are difficult regardless of a fighter’s record. Professionals are professionals and any time someone steps in the prize ring they risk permanent damage and even death. A few extremely lucky […]
Best Female Pound for Pound Fighters and More News By David A. Avila This has been one of the best years in professional boxing for not just women, but men as well. Women’s prizefighting pulled the rest of the boxing world into its current flow like Aaron Judge pulls the Yankees into contention. Without […]