Female Fight News for week of March 28, 2017 and Mariana Juarez In the heart of Mexico City two world title fights take place at the Zocalo. First, the very popular Mariana “La Barbie” Juarez challenges WBC bantamweight titlist Catherine Phiri of Zambia. Plus, WBC heavyweight titlist Alejandra Jimenez defends against American Carlette Ewell. […]
Martha Salazar Gives Bittersweet Goodbye By Felipe Leon In all sports there are a number of unsung heroes. Athletes who day in and day out put their work in without the fanfare or the flashing lights but in their quiet way move the sport forward. Former WBC heavyweight champion Martha “The Shadow” […]
World Champions Lead Female Fight Card in SF Bay Area Dec. 3. In the past decade the San Francisco Bay area has been a hotbed for female boxing in both the amateur and pro arenas. One major reason has been Blanca Gutierrez a former kickboxer turned boxer turned promoter. She’s like the Pied Piper […]