Cecilia Braekhus Wins and Retires and More News (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Cecilia Braekhus “the First Lady” defeated the much-respected Ema Kozin by unanimous decision to claim the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles on Saturday in Lillestrom, Norway. Before the fight Braekhus (39-2-1, 9 Kos), had announced it would […]
Kim Clavell Joins the Minimumweight Party and More News By David A. Avila Canada’s Kim Clavell seemed comfortable at the lower minimumweight division in defeating Sol Cudos for the IBF title last week. Immediately after winning she specified her interest in fighting Yokasta Valle for the WBC title she won back last year. It […]
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 […]
Super Middleweight Raquel Miller and More Fight News By David A. Avila (Photo by Al Applerose) Its rare to see fighters above 147 pounds in the west coast of the USA perform but action begins on Thursday with the arrival of a young amateur star and the return to California of a long-established veteran. […]
Skye Nicolson and Lulu Juarez Win and More Fight News By David A. Avila Australia’s Skye Nicolson returned to the prize ring with her blend of uber athleticism and soundly defeated former world champion Gabriela Bouvier of Uruguay. It was Nicolson’s (4-0) fourth victory in three months as she easily out-scored Bouvier (15-11-1) in […]
Problems With Protective Body Gear and Other News Feb. 14, 2022 By David A. Avila A super bantamweight clash between hot prospect Ellie Scotney and South American veteran Jorgelina Guanini ended with the British fighter taking the win by unanimous decision in a very close fight. Rightfully so. Their battle for the vacant WBA […]
Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields and More Fight News By David A. Avila Members of the millionaire’s club gathered in the United Kingdom with Claressa Shields blazing past Ema Kozin in Wales to re-establish herself as the middleweight world champion while Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor arrived in London Shields, Serrano and Taylor […]
Claressa Shields Returns and More News in Boxing By David A. Avila A year has passed since Claressa Shields stepped in between the ropes but the undisputed super welterweight and middleweight champion has returned to boxing after a moment in MMA. She’s back. Shields (11-0, 2 KOs) faces Slovenia’s undefeated Ema Kozin (21-0-1, 11 […]
Jessica McCaskill vs Kandi Wyatt in Las Vegas and Much More Fight News By David A. Avila Undisputed welterweight champion Jessica McCaskill returns to action immediately after signing a promotional contract with Matchroom Boxing and several other American females too in different cards. First, McCaskill (10-2) defends the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBF world […]
Savannah Marshall Stops Hannah Rankin for WBO Title and More Results By David A. Avila England’s Savannah Marshall slowly and deliberately dissected Scotland’s Hannah Rankin to win the vacant WBO middleweight world title by stoppage on Saturday. There was no disputing the end. Marshall (9-0, 7 KOs) built an entire reputation on a single […]