Women’s Boxing Hungers for Exposure; Bantamweights, Flyweights and More News By David A. Avila (Photo by JP Yim) Women’s prizefighting. One day a television or streaming media outlet will realize its potential. Success does not come instantly and exposure is key to women’s boxing. We’ve seen the sudden impact social media stars like Jake […]
Amanda Serrano vs Nina Meinke in Puerto Rico and More News By David A. Avila Suddenly, Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano has become the face of women’s boxing. While others have departed for other combat sports, or quietly engaged in pivotal battles but remain as silent as a monk, Serrano has risen to the […]
Arely Mucino, Katie Taylor, Super Lightweight Clash in Desert and More News By David A. Avila (Photo by Al Applerose) SAN DIEGO, Ca.-Despite an early clash of heads Arely “Machine Gun” Mucino battled through an enormous swelling alongside her eye to dethrone Argentina’s Leonela Yudica and win the IBF flyweight title by split decision. […]
Taylor is Back and Flyweights Too and More News By David A. Avila (Photo by JP Yim) The Katie Taylor returns to the prize ring and that’s reason enough to shove away all other plans and activities. Any time one of the top pound-for-pound queens step back in the ring that’s a special occasion. […]
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 […]