Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Citlalli Ortiz, Beatriz Ferreira and More News From Female Fight World By David A. Avila Franchon Crews-Dezurn leads the charge of those performing at the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction fight card this weekend. For several days the professional boxing community gathers to honor the new inductees and those of the past […]
Unforgettable Summer of Women’s Boxing Includes Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and More By David A. Avila Summer vacation arrives with a wave of the best female boxing match ups seen in more than 20 years in places like New York City, Anaheim and Detroit. Fans of women’s prize fighting should buckle up. Beginning […]
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 […]
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.” […]
Claressa Shields in Detroit for Heavyweight Challenge, Yokasta Valle in Costa Rica and More News By David A. Avila It’s a dangerous fight for Claressa Shields. “I’m not taking her lightly at all,” said Shields about the heavyweight champion on social media. Yes, Shields is the top female fighter pound for pound. And yes, […]
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 […]
Franchon Crews-Dezurn Beats Shadasia Green in Trench Warfare for WBC Title By David A. Avila Never count out the “Heavy Hittin Diva.” Franchon Crews-Dezurn, a former undisputed champion, proved experience can overcome the odds in handing Shadasia Green a loss and winning back the WBC super middleweight title by unanimous decision on Friday. “I […]
Best Female Pound for Pound Fighters and More News By David A. Avila This has been one of the best years in professional boxing for not just women, but men as well. Women’s prizefighting pulled the rest of the boxing world into its current flow like Aaron Judge pulls the Yankees into contention. Without […]
No Debate, Two-Minute Rounds Must Go and More News By David A. Avila Crazy as it sounds, women’s prizefighting has existed for nearly 100 years. It’s only now enjoying the fruits of exposure. Despite the lengthy history, one major obstacle stands out: the two-minute round. Last weekend Alycia Baumgardner and Christina Linardatou battled skillfully […]
Savannah Marshall Defeats Franchon Crews and Other Results from Manchester By David A. Avila In a brutal and somewhat sloppy fight Savannah Marshall defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn to become the new undisputed super middleweight champion on Saturday. It was not picturesque. Fighting 100 miles from her hometown, Marshall (13-1, 10 Kos) battled her way to […]