Miyo Yoshida vs Shurretta Metcalf in NYC, & Title Fight in California By David A. Avila Bantamweight contenders Miyo Yoshida and Shurretta Metcalf battle in Manhattan on Tuesday for an opportunity to decide who will fight the world champion possibly next year. Women’s boxing has truly become an international sport. Japan’s Yoshida (16-3) clashes […]
Yokasta Valle, Welterweights and More Fight News (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Yokasta Valle led a strong week of women’s boxing that saw her defend two minimumweight world titles. A hundred miles away two other title fights took place in Tijuana. All were available to watch worldwide. Currently, only three promoters […]
Kenia Enriquez Defeats Ibeth Zamora and More Fight News By David A. Avila Whether its politics or envy, Kenia Enriquez has long been one of Mexico’s greatest fighters, yet without a world title. Enriquez once again proved superior in defeating multi-division world champion and fellow Mexican Ibeth “La Roca” Zamora by unanimous decision this […]
Kenia Enriquez Ready for Mexican Battle Against “La Roca” and More News By David A. Avila Tijuana’s best fighter Kenia Enriquez will clash with two-division world champion Ibeth “La Roca” Zamora this weekend in a resort town in Baja California. It could reveal Mexico’s best fighter. The two powerful Mexican flyweights Enriquez (26-1, 11 […]
Tall Flyweight Gabriela Fundora vs Mexico’s Naomi Arellano at Dignity Health Sports Park By David A. Avila Southern California’s towering flyweight Gabriela Fundora shares the prize ring with her even taller older brother Sebastian Fundora this weekend in Los Angeles. Undefeated Gabbi Fundora (8-0, 4 Kos) participates in her first 10-round fight and meets […]
Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada Stops Maria Santizo in Four By Felipe Leon Current WBA 105-pound Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada (22-0, 9KO) scored an impressive knockout over previously undefeated Maria Micheo Santizo (9-1, 5KO) of Guatemala in the fourth round of a scheduled ten. The championship bout was the semi-main event from San Antonio, Texas, […]
Maria Santizo Looking to Beat Seniesa Estrada By Felipe Leon The dream of every fighter around the world is to fight in the United States. That dream will be a reality for Guatemala’s Maria Micheo Santizo this Saturday night when she puts up her undefeated record for a chance at a world title. […]
Amanda Serrano’s Turn in Tampa and More Fight News By David A. Avila Brooklyn’s Amanda Serrano takes on yet another challenge in moving up to lightweight to face Spain’s Miriam Gutierrez. A Serrano win assures a showdown with Katie Taylor early next year. After winning seven weight division world titles and dominating every foe […]