Claressa Shields at Risk as a Heavyweight and More News By David A. Avila Possessing two of the quickest hands Claressa Shields sits perched on top of this publication’s pound for pound list like a Kobe Bryant statue. It’s been so for the past eight years. She is also one of the most skilled […]
Skye Nicolson and Gabriela Fundora Need Competition: Some Suggestions By David A. Avila Some have it easy and others not so much. All fights are difficult regardless of a fighter’s record. Professionals are professionals and any time someone steps in the prize ring they risk permanent damage and even death. A few extremely lucky […]
Women’s Boxing Pound for Pound List and More News By David A. Avila Where does the sport of women’s boxing go next? After a record number of people viewed the Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor rematch to a shattering 70 million plus views, a knee-jerk reaction from media companies could follow with some deals. […]
Skye Nicolson Beats Raven Chapman and More News Including Yokasta Valle By David A. Avila Australia’s Skye Nicolson systematically neutralized England’s Raven Chapman to retain the WBC featherweight title and their battle was the first women’s world title fight ever seen in Saudi Arabia. Nicolson (12-0, 1 KO) proved superior against the dangerous Chapman […]
WBC Champ Skye Nicolson vs Raven Chapman in Saudi Arabia and More News By David A. Avila Aussie featherweight stalwart Skye Nicolson continues her rapid ascent to stardom and defends the featherweight title against Britain’s Raven Chapman this weekend in Saudi Arabia. Nicolson (11-0) makes the second defense of the WBC featherweight title and […]
Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields and More Fight News By David A. Avila Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano and Ireland’s mighty Katie Taylor meet again in one month in the state of Texas. Can their rematch equal their first epic encounter? Serrano and Taylor are set to meet again at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, […]
Mikaela Mayer, Sandy Ryan, Alycia Baumgardner, Delfine Persoon and Other Women’s Boxing News By David A. Avila A slight lull in women’s boxing evaporates next week. Three outstanding bouts featuring welterweights, lightweights and super featherweights take place in the USA and the United Kingdom. Mark these fights down on your calendar. Down south Alycia […]
Women’s Boxing: Dependence on Social Media is Not Enough for Exposure By David A. Avila Pro boxing is entertainment. Bragging that you won a title in only four or five bouts is not a good thing. Putting fans in the seats should be every fighter’s goal. Not speed at attaining a title. Understand you […]
Women’s Boxing Hungers for Exposure; Bantamweights, Flyweights and More News By David A. Avila (Photo by JP Yim) Women’s prizefighting. One day a television or streaming media outlet will realize its potential. Success does not come instantly and exposure is key to women’s boxing. We’ve seen the sudden impact social media stars like Jake […]
Malissa Smith’s New Boxing Book and More Fight News By David A. Avila In the world of female prizefighting, a small but growing cadre of journalists continue to crusade on behalf of the sport like a modern-day Knights Templar. These journalists come from all over the world in places like Japan, Argentina, Poland, Mexico, […]