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 […]
Champions Elif Nur Turhan and Dina Thorslund Victorious By David A. Avila Champions Elif Nur Turhan and Dina Thorslund returned to the victory circle on Saturday in different contests in different countries. Like an old school fighter of the 50s Nur Turhan (13-0, 8 Kos) returned to defend the IBF lightweight title after a little […]
European Fight Night Spotlight: Dina Thorslund Returns in Denmark as Elif Nur Turhan Defends Her IBF Title in England This Saturday delivers a compelling double-header for women’s boxing across Europe, with Dina Thorslund making an emotionally charged return to the ring in Denmark while Elif Nur Turhan puts her IBF lightweight world title on the […]
Female Bombers Dina Thorslund and Elif Nur Turhan Return to Action This Saturday in England and Denmark and Other News By David A. Avila Two-division champ Dina Thorslund returns and the “Turkish Hammer” Elif Nur Turhan defends a lightweight championship this weekend in Europe. Both are known for their head bashing styles. Let’s start with […]
A Look Ahead in Women’s Boxing 2026 and Possible Showdowns By David A. Avila When it comes to women’s boxing Claressa Shields is the top of the food chain and will be opposed in combat with old friend Franchon Crews-Dezurn at the end of February. It’s a rematch that kicks off 2026 with a […]
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 […]
Best Female Pound for Pound Fighters and More News July 2025 (Photo by Stephanie Trapp) By David A. Avila Claressa Shields proved once again why she is the best female fighter on the planet with a dominant performance over a talented and tough Lana Daniels for the heavyweight world championship. Shields remains undisputed heavyweight […]
Blockbuster in NYC Pt. 2 – Shurretta Metcalf Story By David A. Avila New York City has been good to this Texan. Twice she has fought in Manhattan and twice she won. Can she get the hat trick? IBF bantamweight world titlist Shurretta Metcalf (14-4-1) heads to New York City again and will meet […]
Another Look at Female Title Action Countdown to Big Bang Card in New York and Other Female Action (Photo by Esther Lin) By David A. Avila Now it has begun. An all-out assault by top tier female fighters this summer ignited with Franchon Crews-Dezurn eking out a majority decision against newcomer Citlalli Ortiz […]
Unforgettable Summer of Women’s Boxing Includes Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and More By David A. Avila Summer vacation arrives with a wave of the best female boxing match ups seen in more than 20 years in places like New York City, Anaheim and Detroit. Fans of women’s prize fighting should buckle up. Beginning […]