Ellie Scotney Thwarts Strong Challenge by Mea Motu in England By David A. Avila After a troublesome opening round world champion Ellie Scotney figured out challenger Mea Motu and pounded out a win to retain the super bantamweight world titles on Saturday in England. “Hopefully I get some credit,” said Scotney after her victory. […]
Canada’s Jelena Mrdjenovich Wants it All In the male dominated side of professional boxing, it is rare when an established champion must travel outside his familiar confines to defend his own title, but in the female side of the sport, it is a common occurrence as women look for the biggest challenges, best deal or […]
Heather Hardy Wants More: “I Didn’t Come This Far Just To Come This Far” With only four weeks to prepare, undefeated WBC International super bantamweight champion Heather “The Heat” Hardy (18-0, 4KO) stepped into the ring against her most important opponent to date, Shelly Vincent (18-1, 1KO), last Sunday, August 21st, at the Ford Amphitheatre […]
NEW YORK CITY-Heather “The Heat” Hardy wants to level the playing field, period, if not for this generation, then for the next. Hardy falls into a long tradition, adding her name to a continuing list of women boxers who have championed the cause and are still, …waiting. If you look across the aisle, UFC ceased […]