Tag Archives: Franchon Crews-Dezurn

Marlen, Odessa, Mikaela and Franchon in World Title Fights on Saturday

Four Americans in World Title Fights and More Female Fight News   By David A. Avila Years ago, this seldom happened. Four American women’s world title fights will compete against each other and they will be shown on various different media outlets. All are products of the ever-growing USA amateur boxing program. Expect an explosion […]

The Prizefighter’s Top Female Fighters “Pound for Pound”

Best Female Fighters Pound for Pound and More News   By the Prizefighters.com staff Here at the Prizefighters.com our process for selecting those on the Pound for Pound list consists of basing each fighter by their skills, experience and fighting other high level foes. Popularity doesn’t matter. Regardless of television or streamed fights it all […]

Jelena Mrdjenovich vs Erika Cruz and More Fight News

Clash of Mrdjenovich vs Cruz at West Point and More Fight News By David A. Avila That swelling wave of women prizefighters continues to grow larger and more visible. WBA featherweight titlist Jelena Mrdjenovich defends against Mexico’s Erika Cruz in the main event on Thursday April 22, at West Point, New York. The Ring City […]

L.A. Fighters Maricela Cornejo and Two Others in Action

City of Angels Sends Three into Action This Week – Maricela Cornejo, Seniesa Estrada and Adelaida Ruiz   By David A. Avila Three City of Angels representatives head to other destinations this week and all of their bouts will be streamed or televised. Maricela Cornejo (13-4, 5 KOs) a former middleweight title contender heads to […]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Yokasta Valle and Other Fight News

Franchon Crews-Dezurn Returns to Form and Other Female Fight News   By David A. Avila Welcome to the world of female prizefighting. A year ago, rumors of a deadly virus were emerging. It’s here and still doing damage worldwide. But the women continue to thrive slowly but steadily despite the cancellations and changes in protocol. […]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn Hits Dallas

Franchon Crews-Dezurn Fights Ashleigh Curry on Saturday    By Felipe Leon   If somebody’s 2020 was rougher than most, at least in the world of female boxing, it has to be unified WBC and WBO super middleweight world champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn (6-1, 2KO).  Her year began on Friday, January 10th, in San Antonio, Texas, with […]

A Boxing Christmas Wish List For 2021

Top Ten Fights for 2021   By Felipe Leon   2020 has been a difficult year for the whole world let alone the sport of boxing.  Despite the pandemic female boxing has thrived with major events and fighters getting much needed exposure on huge platforms like ESPN and DAZN.   Like the rest of the […]

Featherweight Ellie Scotney and More Female Fight News

Featherweight Sensation Ellie Scotney, Network Attention and More Fight News   By David A. Avila England unveiled featherweight prizefighter Ellie Scotney the former amateur standout who decided to go pro when the Tokyo Olympics were postponed. She looked pretty impressive. Scotney signed a long-term contract with Matchroom Boxing and should benefit with the international exposure […]

Out of the Past – Elizabeth Quevedo Parr

Out of the Past – Elizabeth Quevedo Parr. Among the Best Ever. Part 1   By David A. Avila Perhaps the best female fighter I’ve ever seen was a tall, brunette super lightweight from Southern California named Elizabeth Quevedo Parr. Not many people saw her fight. “I’m not exactly super friendly. I never went out […]

Female Boxing Hit With Cheating Scandal

Cheating Found in All Sports Including Female Boxing   By David A. Avila An era of cheating has enshrouded the entire sports world from the least profitable to the most lucrative. Even the sport of female prizefighting has been touched by those seeking to gain a winning edge. Combat sports has one female fighter who […]