Mariana “Barbie” Juarez vs Yulihan Luna Preview and Yesenia Gomez Too By Felipe Leon Despite the global pandemic, boxing is slowly but surely coming back to pre-Covid 19 action all over the world. In Mexico, one of the superpowers of the sport, the return has been a bit slower than north of the […]
Female Title Fights From America to England and More By David A. Avila Octoberfest ends with a bang. Another hard-hitting weekend for women’s prizefighting features American standout Mikaela Mayer vying for her first crack at a world title and several other delicious matchups in California and England. Mayer (13-0) meets WBO super featherweight titlist Ewa […]
Dina Thorslund Wins Super Bantamweight Fight; What’s Next for Division? By David A. Avila Super bantamweights where have you been? Denmark’s Dina Thorslund successfully defended the WBO super bantamweight world title with a solid victory over Serbian veteran Nina Radovanovic. It was the blonde bomber’s third title defense in two years. With fans now […]
Jackie Nava vs. Estrella Valverde Results By Felipe Leon From a sterile TV studio in Mexico City female boxing saw its return in the western hemisphere on Saturday during the Covid-19 pandemic with veteran Mexican superstar Jackie Nava (35-4-4-1NC, 16KO) easily defeating Estrella “Chacala” Valverde (18-6-2-1NC, 3KO) via an uneventful unanimous decision. […]
Female Pound for Pound Ratings 2020 By David A. Avila With the world of boxing ready to re-launch, it is time to re-establish the top prizefighters in the world. Most of the elite suffered postponements of one type or another and are eager to perform. From Asia to America fighters are seeking ways to […]
Forty-Year Old Greats Like Layla and Naoko Are Ready to Test the Youngsters By David A. Avila Many of the best fighters in the world are into their 40s. If you take a look around the world from Japan to Argentina from contenders to world champions a long list of fighters exist that are […]
Busy Mexico Boxing Schedule Hit by Corona Virus Too By Felipe Leon It was expected for 2020 to keep the momentum enjoyed in the last couple of years in female boxing. After a calm first trimester of the year, a series of mega fights had been announced for April and May. In one […]
Daniela Bermudez Continues to Dazzle and Female Fight News By David A. Avila Down Argentine way there’s a bantamweight named Daniela Bermudez and more than a few argue she could be the best female fighter in the world at any weight. Arguments are mounting as she decisively defeats one after another. Bermudez (28-3-3) knocked […]
Japanese Fighters Fujioka and Yoshida Arrive in Southern California to Test Waters By Felipe Leon Earlier this week as the sun was setting to the west of Los Angeles, a plane was landing from the East. Traveling in it were the current WBA female flyweight champion Naoko Fujioka (18-2-1, 7KO), arguably the best […]
Sulem Urbina Dominated A Game Noemi Bosques By Felipe Leon Up-and-coming prospect Sulem Urbina (12-0, 2KO) of Phoenix, Arizona, by way of Hermosillo, Mexico, put together her best performance so far in her pro career in completely dominating veteran Noemi “La Rebelde” Bosques (12-15-3, 2KO) over six rounds at a catchweight of 114 […]