Claressa Shields Is the Pound for Pound Best and More News By David A. Avila For the next three months most of the top female fighters in the world will be heading to the prize ring to demonstrate their prowess. Claressa Shields returns as a heavyweight and has a date with New Zealand’s Lani Daniels […]
Claressa Shields Powers Way to Undisputed Heavyweight Championship By David A. Avila Claressa Shields blasted her way to the undisputed heavyweight championship and nearly knocked out challenger Danielle Perkins in the final seconds, but settled for a win by unanimous decision on Sunday. Yes, Shields can punch. “I just feel overwhelmed and so happy.” […]
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 […]
Seniesa Estrada and Golden Boy Promotions Officially Cut Ties By David A. Avila (Photo by Al Applerose) LOS ANGELES-Even relationships thought to be made in heaven can go awry. One of boxing’s top female fight stars Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada of East Los Angeles was given her release from her contract by Golden Boy […]
Best Female Fighters Pound for Pound and More News By the Prizefighters.com staff Here at the Prizefighters.com our process for selecting those on the Pound for Pound list consists of basing each fighter by their skills, experience and fighting other high level foes. Popularity doesn’t matter. Regardless of television or streamed fights it all […]
Amanda Serrano Dominates and KOs Daniela Bermudez in Puerto Rico By David A. Avila Amid a beautiful beachfront setting Amanda Serrano made sure it was no paradise for Daniela Bermudez and stopped her by knockout in a battle between top pound for pound fighters on Thursday. “We knew she was tough. She’s Latina. She’s from […]
Pound for Pound in 2019 and More News By David A. Avila The end of a tumultuous and successful year 2019 in female prizefighting has arrived. Some fought less than expected and some fought more. Several weight divisions saw unification bouts take place with Claressa Shields becoming undisputed middleweight world champion and Katie Taylor […]
One of the Best, Melissa Hernandez Retires and other female fight news Those who really know the sport of professional boxing have long recognized Puerto Rico’s Melissa Hernandez as one of the best. Last week, before her fourth encounter with Layla McCarter, the fighter known as “Huracan” Hernandez announced it would be her last venture […]
Layla Wins in Alabama, But Melissa Retires and other female fight news Elite female prizefighters Layla “Amazing” McCarter and Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez performed on the big stage before the Alabama crimson fans. “It was kind of empty when we fought but the fans were great,” said McCarter. McCarter (38-13-5, 9 Kos) defeated Hernandez (22-7-3, 7 […]
Female Pound for Pound List May 2016 By The Prizefighters.com staff Judging the best female prizefighters on the planet is an arduous task simply because of the lack of televised bouts. But despite the lack of television, a few of the females stand out starkly with their combined skills and experience. The top four females […]