Top Ten Fights for 2021 By Felipe Leon 2020 has been a difficult year for the whole world let alone the sport of boxing. Despite the pandemic female boxing has thrived with major events and fighters getting much needed exposure on huge platforms like ESPN and DAZN. Like the rest of the […]
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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 […]
Mikaela Mayer wins WBO and Wants The Other Titles Too By Felipe Leon Halloween night in the United States is known for its parade of disguises, candy and parties but for undefeated super featherweight Mikaela Mayer it will forever be etched in her memories as the night she became a world champion. That […]
Martinez vs Juarez in Super Flyweight Title Fight in Mexico By Felipe Leon In boxing many times you don’t get to choose your opportunity, you take what you can get. That is exactly what happened to Lourdes “Pequeña Lulu” Juarez (30-2, 4KO) of Mexico City, Mexico. Despite campaigning at the flyweight limit […]
Fresh Faces: Feifilimai Faiva By Felipe Leon Professional boxing is synonymous with sacrifice. From the physical aspect, the early morning runs, the hours at the gym, the diet, all of it is a commitment many are not willing to make. When pursuing your dreams there is also other sacrifices, like moving away from […]
Katie Taylor and Company Lead Three World Title Fights in London By David A. Avila An impressive boxing card led by undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor will be shown worldwide this weekend. Two other female world title fights headline the show. Ireland’s Taylor (16-0) faces off against Spain’s undefeated Miriam Gutierrez (13-0) at Wembley […]
Katharina Thanderz Is Anxious for Mandatory Terri Harper Challenge By Phil Woolever Those who have watched WBC Interim super-featherweight titlist Katharina Thanderz in action understand that one of her strongest assets is consistency, in either keeping her guard up or maintaining an attack plan. That consistency has kept her undefeated while leading […]
Mariana “Barbie” Juarez vs Yulihan Luna Preview and Yesenia Gomez Too By Felipe Leon Despite the global pandemic, boxing is slowly but surely coming back to pre-Covid 19 action all over the world. In Mexico, one of the superpowers of the sport, the return has been a bit slower than north of the […]
Marlen Esparza vs Sulem Urbina in Battle of Flyweights By Felipe Leon Much in boxing is about timing. From when to throw your jab to when to counter a left hook. Outside of the ring it is no different. Taking a fight at the wrong moment of a boxing career can change the […]
Chantelle Cameron vs Adriana Dos Santos Araujo on Sunday on DAZN By David A. Avila After more than 10 years in boxing Chantelle Cameron has an eagerness to prove world title worthy and faces Brazil’s Adriana Dos Santos Araujo on Sunday. “I don’t think there’s going to be anyone that is as hungry as […]