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 […]
What Impact Will Paris Olympics Have for Pro Boxing and More News By David A. Avila As the Paris Olympics remain in full gear it’s a subtle reminder that women were first allowed to participate in Olympic boxing only 12 years ago. Change has come but not as much as hoped. In that first […]
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, […]
Amanda Serrano, Yokasta Valle and Chantelle Cameron, Back in Action on Saturday By David A. Avila Three of the top female fighters in the world jump in the prize ring this weekend including the face of women’s boxing Amanda Serrano, the undisputed featherweight world champion. Serrano (46-2-1, 30 Kos), a seven-division world champion, fights […]
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 […]
“La Chucky” Alaniz Beats Marlen Esparza and Other News By David A. Avila Three flyweight titles switched hands as Gabriela “La Chucky” Alaniz pulled out a victory against Marlen Esparza in their rematch. It was another razor close split decision victory, this time by the Argentine fighter and this time in California, not Texas. […]
If Seniesa Estrada Fights Yokasta Valle Again, Make it 12 Three-Minute Rounds By David A. Avila Fans gathered from throughout the southwest and beyond to witness Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada and Yokasta Valle battle for the undisputed minimumweight world championship in Glendale, Arizona. It was like watching two furious tornados erupt with speed and […]
Seniesa Estrada Battles to Win Over Yokasta Valle to Become Undisputed Champion By David A. Avila GLENDALE, Az.-East L.A.’s Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada used high-caliber defense and unorthodox offense to destabilize the superb athleticism of Costa Rica’s Yokasta Valle and walk away the undisputed minimumweight world champion on Friday. It’s a title that no […]
Mini Champs Seniesa Estrada and Yokasta Valle Battle for Big Bucks and Undisputed Championship By David A. Avila It’s taken 20 years for female prizefighters in the smaller divisions to arrive at this historical moment. World titlists Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada and Yokasta Valle become not only the first to battle for undisputed minimumweight […]
Sandy Ryan and Terri Harper Battle in England and More News By David A. Avila Two of Great Britain’s most renowned champions battle each other as Sandy Ryan and Terri Harper meet this weekend in England. No longer do champions need a couple dozen fights on their resume to engage in world championship aspirations. […]