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 […]
Caroline Veyre vs Delfine Persoon and More News By David A. Avila Punches are going to fly. Belgium’s Delfine Persoon and Canada’s Caroline Veyre meet today to determine the new WBC super featherweight titleholder at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Persoon (50-3, 20 Kos) is a former lightweight world champion who recently dropped down a weight […]
Japan’s Mizuki Hiruta Wins Fighter of the Year Award and Other Notes and News in Women’s Boxing By David A. Avila Another big fight in women’s boxing looms in a few weeks when Claressa Shields meets Franchon Crews-Dezurn in their rematch. Women’s prizefighting is hitting its stride but turmoil remains because of the unknown […]
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 […]
Christy Martin Movie is Nationwide and More News By David A. Avila Legendary Christy Martin was sighted all over the Los Angeles landscape last week from attending movie premieres to watching the World Series at Dodger Stadium with actress Sydney Sweeney. The movie based on her book and life “Christy” will be shown nationwide […]
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 […]
Women’s Boxing Events at Orleans Casino in Las Vegas This Week and Other News By David A. Avila Wake up America. The women are taking over sports. Promoters are signing female fighters left and right especially after Netflix and other networks are basically telling them women fighters should be included in deals. Why did it […]
Women’s Boxing: Ranking the Top Countries and More News By David A. Avila Ranking the countries. When it comes to women’s boxing, American female prizefighters have always led the way for the rest of the world. For the past 100 years Americans tried forcing their way into the public eye in traveling circuses, boxing […]
Mini Champs Seniesa Estrada and Yokasta Valle Battle for Big Bucks and Undisputed Championship By David A. Avila It’s taken 20 years for female prizefighters in the smaller divisions to arrive at this historical moment. World titlists Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada and Yokasta Valle become not only the first to battle for undisputed minimumweight […]
Amanda Serrano Dominant Over Brazil’s Daniela Ramos in Historic Fight By David A. Avila Not only did Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano retain the featherweight championship against Brazil’s Danila Ramos by a dominant unanimous decision in 12 three-minute rounds on Friday, she also stamped herself as the leader of women’s sports. Serrano (46-2-1, 30 […]