Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Savannah Marshall Battle in Manchester and More News By David A. Avila Protecting her undisputed status with lukewarm fights was not Franchon Crews-Dezurn’s goal. She wants the danger zone. When Savannah Marshall was about to fight another undisputed champion there was Crews-Dezurn lobbying for the British fighter to meet her next. […]
Another Look at Cameron and McCaskill’s Battle, Seniesa Estrada, Natasha Jonas and More By David A. Avila As Chantelle Cameron was hailed the winner over Jessica McCaskill to become undisputed super lightweight champion in an entertaining battle of wits and determination, it signaled another step forward for women’s boxing. It also signaled that the […]
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 […]
Women Boxing’s Biggest Year Happened in 2021 By David A. Avila Prizefighting in the women’s fight world accelerated to heights never reached before these past 12 months. My personal coverage of women’s prizefighting began in the mid-1990s and the sport had already existed many decades, and it is safe to say no other era […]
Amanda Serrano and Others Led Most Successful Month for American Boxing By David A. Avila When Amanda Serrano ended her battle of pound for pound fighters with a flourishing knockout of talented Daniela Bermudez, it capped perhaps the greatest month of women’s boxing ever seen by American audiences. March 2021 was declared International Women’s […]
Alejandra Ayala Tabbed First Female Commissioner in Tijuana By Felipe Leon In boxing welterweight fighter Alejandra “Fenix” Ayala (13-5, 8KO) has worn many hats. Besides fighter, she has been a matchmaker, manager and even promotor. Her latest role within the sport might be her most important. The 32-year-old from Mexico City, Mexico, was […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day, Superwomen Card and More News By David A. Avila Today is International Women’s Day and what better example to show determination and self-reliance than Claressa Shields piecing together her own boxing card when others abandoned her cause. It was both poignant and inspiring. After more than a year of trying […]
Claressa Shields Undisputed and Other Results from Flint, Michigan By David A. Avila Claressa Shields showed that neither a pandemic nor undefeated Marie Eve Dicaire could block her from becoming the undisputed super welterweight world champion for a record second division on Friday. “It ain’t been done,” said Shields. “It’s just me.” Shields (11-0) […]
Claressa Shields and Marie Eve Dicaire – Fight the Power By David A. Avila Led by super-talented Claressa Shields a group of female prizefighters stand ready to fight the power as the Public Enemy song stated. An all-women fight card called “Superwomen” including Shields (10-0) versus Marie Eve Dicaire (17-0) headline a FITE.tv pay-per-view […]
Marlen Esparza Adds More Star Power on Claressa Shields PPV Card in Flint By David A. Avila American Olympic medalist Marlen Esparza was added to the pay-per-view card featuring two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields it was announced Monday by Salita Promotions. “I am delighted to add more super talent to this incredible all-female […]