Gabriela Fundora and Gabriela Alaniz Battle for Undisputed Flyweight Championship in Las Vegas and More News (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila A battle of the Gabriela’s takes place in the casino capitol of the world. WBA, WBC and WBO flyweight titlist Gabriela “ La Chucky” Alaniz (15-1, 6 KOs meets IBF […]
Shurretta Metcalf, Miyo Yoshida and Dina Thorslund in Bantamweight Title Fights and More By David A. Avila A couple of world champions defend their titles and a highly-rated prospect gets her first tough test this week. IBF bantamweight titlist Miyo Yoshida meets Shurretta Metcalf in New York City for a rematch, and WBO, WBC […]
Japan’s Mizuki Hiruta Ready to Defend WBO Title on Tuesday in Tokyo By Yuriko Miyata Japan’s new front runner Mizuki Hiruta is defending her WBO super flyweight title against Hawaiian veteran Casey Morton (11-3-3, 3KOs) in a 10 round bout at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo on June 13th. It is a mandatory fight for the […]
Mariana “Barbie” Juarez vs Carolina “Barbie de Acero” Duer Preview By Felipe Leon With all the recent advances in female boxing, American toy manufacturer Mattel still has not released their Boxing Barbie. No problem, this Saturday night from Fresnillo, Mexico, and live nationally by Mexican mega-channel Televisa we’ll see two in-the-flesh Barbies face […]
“The Crazy Eights” Female Boxing’s KO Artists and More Female Fight News By David A. Avila Whether it is women or men’s prizefighting fans want to see knockouts. In the female fight world there are more than a few who truly standout for their punching power. We’ve compiled a list of the most dangerous […]
Best of Japan in 2018 and Comprehensive Look at Boxing Crazy Japan By Yuriko Miyata Japan has been one of the greatest powers in female boxing especially in the lighter weight divisions in the last decade. Although the number of reigning world champions is less than that at its peak in 2016, […]
Female Fight News Aug. 13, 2018 Mariana and Jackie By David A. Avila Mexico’s reigning queen of boxing Mariana “Barby” Juarez defeated Japan’s Terumi Nuki once again in defense of the WBC bantamweight world title. It was the second time in a year that Juarez vanquished Nuki and like before, it was not easy. […]
Juarez and Nava: Two Worlds On a Collision Course By Felipe Leon The Mt. Rushmore of Mexican female fighters can’t be chiseled without the faces of Mariana Juarez (49-9-4, 18KO) and Jackie Nava (33-4-3, 14KO). Both women have accomplished everything possible inside a boxing ring and then some. With multiple world titles […]
Jasmine Clarkson Prizefighter and Female Fight News Aug. 6, 2018 By David A. Avila When highly decorated Katie Taylor of Ireland made her American debut her promotional company scoured the U.S. for someone smaller but tough enough to face the former Olympic gold medalist. They found Jasmine Clarkson. Clarkson, 23, who lives and trains […]
Champions Week All Over and Female Fight News
By David A. Avila
Champions all over the world engaged this past weekend from Argentina