Malissa Smith’s New Boxing Book and More Fight News By David A. Avila In the world of female prizefighting, a small but growing cadre of journalists continue to crusade on behalf of the sport like a modern-day Knights Templar. These journalists come from all over the world in places like Japan, Argentina, Poland, Mexico, […]
Claressa Shields is Back, So Is Adelaida Ruiz and Kenia Enriquez and More By David A. Avila Standing at the very top of the pyramid of women’s prizefighting Claressa Shields has yet to meet her match. Could Maricela Cornejo be the one? Since first entering the pro fight world in 2016, Shields has dominated […]
Mikaela Mayer Back in London and More News (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Mikaela Mayer returns to action after enduring a narrow split-decision defeat and welcoming her back will be another former world champion Christina Linardatou this weekend. But this time as lightweights. For the second time in less than a […]
Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall Ignite Fan Appeal in London and More News By David A. Avila (Photo by Al Applerose) She’s once, twice, three times undisputed. That old Lionel Ritchie riff fits Claressa Shields new status as undisputed middleweight champion and it’s the third time she’s held the distinction as the real champion […]
Claressa Shields Battles England’s Savannah Marshall in London on Saturday By Correspondent JJ Alvarez The American Claressa “T-Rex” Shields has a difficult challenge on October 15 when she will face the also undefeated Brit Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall in a duel at the O2 Arena, in London, England, where the winner will come […]
The Journey of Christy Martin and More Female Boxing News By David A. Avila Over the weekend Christy Martin and spouse Lisa Holewyne were seen at the Top Rank fight card at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. Fans and other celebrities gathered around for photos and casual conversation. Even years after her last […]
Undisputed Welterweight Champion Jessica McCaskill Stops Mexico’s Alma Ibarra By David A. Avila Undisputed welterweight champion Jessica McCaskill blasted past Mexico’s Alma Ibarra like a rhino through tissue paper in winning by stoppage to retain the championship on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas. Though much shorter in height, Chicago’s McCaskill (12-2, 5 Kos) brutalized […]
Best Fighters in the World Pound for Pound Are? By David A. Avila (Image by Felipe Leon) We rarely do rankings more than twice a year for Pound for Pound ratings. Our rankings are based on one major comparison: who would beat who if they were all the same weight? The rankings are not […]
Lure of Big Fights in America Brings Yokasta and Others (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila A full circle has completed when it comes to female prizefighting in the United States of America. Fighters from around the world are headed to the US or America as most call it. The latest to […]
A Guide to Women’s Boxing in 2022 and More News and Notes By David A. Avila With the advent of women’s boxing in the Olympic Games, a new world of prizefighting has opened up quickly for the female gender who love to fight. That world has grown quickly at a ridiculous speed. It seems […]