Franchon Crews-Dezurn Beats Shadasia Green in Trench Warfare for WBC Title By David A. Avila Never count out the “Heavy Hittin Diva.” Franchon Crews-Dezurn, a former undisputed champion, proved experience can overcome the odds in handing Shadasia Green a loss and winning back the WBC super middleweight title by unanimous decision on Friday. “I […]
World Title Fights in U.S. and Germany Shadasia, Franchon, Boorman and Nery Plata and More News By David A. Avila Two potentially explosive world title fights take place this weekend. First, a showdown between former champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Shadasia Green ends the year for big-time women world title fights this year. Crews-Dezurn (8-2) […]
Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron Return to Ireland and More News By David A. Avila Katie Taylor returns to native soil and seeks to correct a loss to Chantelle Cameron in their second go around in the prize ring. All that sizzle remains. “I’m very grateful to have the chance for a rematch, not […]
Yokasta Valle Defeats Anabel Ortiz in Costa Rica; Maricela Cornejo Wins Too By David A. Avila A brutal battle saw current IBF and WBO champion Yokasta Valle defeat former champion Anabel “Avispa” Ortiz by unanimous decision in Costa Rica on Saturday. It was not a walk in the park. Costa Rica’s Valle (30-2, 9 […]
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 […]
Amanda Serrano and Heather Hardy Meet Again, This Time in Texas plus More News By David A. Avila Aside from two Brooklyn women fighting in Texas, the duo Amanda Serrano and Heather Hardy also symbolically represent the ice pick that broke apart the barrier against women’s boxing. Each had their historic contributions. On Saturday, […]
Seniesa Estrada Defends World Titles in Las Vegas and More News (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila In a five-year span Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada burned a path to stardom and a lofty ranking among the best female fighters in the world pound-for-pound. It wasn’t easy. East L.A.’s Estrada (24-0, 9 Kos) […]
No Debate, Two-Minute Rounds Must Go and More News By David A. Avila Crazy as it sounds, women’s prizefighting has existed for nearly 100 years. It’s only now enjoying the fruits of exposure. Despite the lengthy history, one major obstacle stands out: the two-minute round. Last weekend Alycia Baumgardner and Christina Linardatou battled skillfully […]
Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Savannah Marshall Battle in Manchester and More News By David A. Avila Protecting her undisputed status with lukewarm fights was not Franchon Crews-Dezurn’s goal. She wants the danger zone. When Savannah Marshall was about to fight another undisputed champion there was Crews-Dezurn lobbying for the British fighter to meet her next. […]
Top 12 Pound for Pound List for ThePrizefighters.com in June 2023 and More News By David A. Avila It was Claressa Shields turn in the spotlight and the undisputed middleweight champion banged her way to victory over the very strong Maricela Cornejo by decision in Detroit last weekend. Shields again substantiated her position as […]