Women’s Boxing Pound for Pound List and More News By David A. Avila Where does the sport of women’s boxing go next? After a record number of people viewed the Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor rematch to a shattering 70 million plus views, a knee-jerk reaction from media companies could follow with some deals. […]
Mikaela Mayer Wins WBO world title in Firefight with Sandy Ryan By David A. Avila Mikaela Mayer emerged the winner over Sandy Ryan after a furious battle to lift the WBO welterweight world title by majority-decision on Friday. It was close. Mayer (20-2, 5 Kos) used experience to lure England’s heavy-hitting Ryan (7-2-1, 3 […]
Sandy Ryan and Mikaela Mayer Lead Female Boxing Explosion and More (Photo by JP Yim) By David A. Avila Three world title fights lead a heavy dose of women’s boxing this weekend. It starts in Manhattan with England’s Sandy Ryan defending the WBO welterweight title against American challenger Mikaela Mayer. Ryan (7-1-1, 3 Kos) […]
Mikaela Mayer, Sandy Ryan, Alycia Baumgardner, Delfine Persoon and Other Women’s Boxing News By David A. Avila A slight lull in women’s boxing evaporates next week. Three outstanding bouts featuring welterweights, lightweights and super featherweights take place in the USA and the United Kingdom. Mark these fights down on your calendar. Down south Alycia […]
Women’s Boxing: Dependence on Social Media is Not Enough for Exposure By David A. Avila Pro boxing is entertainment. Bragging that you won a title in only four or five bouts is not a good thing. Putting fans in the seats should be every fighter’s goal. Not speed at attaining a title. Understand you […]
Another Fight of the Year Candidate – Ginny Fuchs and Adelaida Ruiz in L.A. (photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Rarely are the flyweights and lower weights shown on television or streaming, but when shown they delivered big. Ginny Fuchs’ (4-0) won a close savagely fought victory over Adelaida Ruiz (16-1-1) in […]
Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz and Ginny Fuchs Battle in Los Angeles Area and More News By David A. Avila Despite holding an interim title Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz is probably the best or second-best super flyweight in the world and meets talented American Olympian Ginny Fuchs this weekend in the Los Angeles area. It’s […]
Cecilia Braekhus Fights Maricela Cornejo; Gabriela Fundora vs Daniela Asenjo and More News By David A. Avila LAS VEGAS-Always be ready. Cecilia Braekhus the former undisputed welterweight world champion saw her scheduled foe drop out due to visa problems. In stepped Maricela Cornejo who just fought three weeks ago in Costa Rica. It’s the […]
Female Fighters Pound for Pound Rankings June 2024 and More News and Notes By David A. Avila We seldom publish new Pound for Pound rankings. Our last rankings were a year ago and a few changes have taken place. But the top ranking fighter still remains Claressa Shields. We base our rankings on one […]
Malissa Smith’s New Boxing Book and More Fight News By David A. Avila In the world of female prizefighting, a small but growing cadre of journalists continue to crusade on behalf of the sport like a modern-day Knights Templar. These journalists come from all over the world in places like Japan, Argentina, Poland, Mexico, […]