Mizuki Hiruta WBO Title Defense in L.A. and More News and Notes (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Japan’s fiery pink-haired Mizuki “Mimi” Hiruta defends the WBO super flyweight world title for the second time in the Los Angeles area this weekend. The powerful southpaw recently signed a four-year promotion contract with […]
Skye Nicolson and Gabriela Fundora Need Competition: Some Suggestions By David A. Avila Some have it easy and others not so much. All fights are difficult regardless of a fighter’s record. Professionals are professionals and any time someone steps in the prize ring they risk permanent damage and even death. A few extremely lucky […]
Seniesa Estrada Unchained, Most Valuable Promotions, Miyo Yoshida and More News (Photo by JP Yim) By David A. Avila When Seniesa “Super Bad’ Estrada injured an arm while defending her world titles, it took away the ability to prepare for the biggest fight of her life. For about a minute. She soon adapted and […]
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 […]
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. […]
Champions Week All Over and Female Fight News
By David A. Avila
Champions all over the world engaged this past weekend from Argentina
Female Fight News Feb. 12, 2018 Heather Hardy vs Ana Julaton By David A. Avila Normally we do not cover MMA but an extraordinary matchup pits Heather “The Heat” Hardy against Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton in two clashes: one in the cage and another in the boxing ring. It’s a two-part confrontation. It has […]
Kenia Enriquez and Female Fight News for week of Nov. 20, 2017
By David A. Avila
Mexico’s two fastest-rising fighters Kenia Enriquez and Jessica Nery
Female Fight News for week of May 1, 2017 Back to Back TV By David A. Avila Female boxing hit another historic note with back-to-back weeks of television coverage. Two more brilliant boxers were seen across America for the first time ever. That had never happened before and both are considered among the best […]
Female Fight News for week of April 24 Mexican War and more By David A. Avila High profile fights took place in North America and South America and next weekend Europe and Asia get into the act. The most important saw Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano become the first Puerto Rican to win five world […]