Mikaela Mayer Back in London and More News (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila Mikaela Mayer returns to action after enduring a narrow split-decision defeat and welcoming her back will be another former world champion Christina Linardatou this weekend. But this time as lightweights. For the second time in less than a […]
The Amanda Serrano Era Resumes on Saturday By David A. Avila (Photo by Lewis Ward/Matchroom Boxing) Amanda Serrano continues to build an unprecedented journey of formidable accomplishments that no one can duplicate again. Already the Empire State Building next door seems puny next to her resume. Serrano, 34, the Puerto Rican fighter from Brooklyn, […]
Mizuki Hiruta Wins WBO super fly World Title in Tokyo and More News By Yuriko Miyata It is already a natural part of the Japanese boxing scene to see a show that promotes only women boxers. The third version was just held at famous Korakuen Hall in Tokyo last Thursday, as undefeated Mizuki […]
Mayer, Baumgardner, Shields, Marshall Clash in London and More Fight News By David A. Avila Once again, London, England becomes the center of women boxing’s universe. After a brief month delay, the battle of all battles take place with super featherweights Mikaela Mayer and Alycia Baumgardner speeding toward each other like runaway trains on […]
Claressa Shields Battles England’s Savannah Marshall in London on Saturday By Correspondent JJ Alvarez The American Claressa “T-Rex” Shields has a difficult challenge on October 15 when she will face the also undefeated Brit Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall in a duel at the O2 Arena, in London, England, where the winner will come […]
VADA Testing for Shields and Marshall Fight and Other News By David A. Avila Drug testing for world title fights continues when the all-women boxing card in London, England takes place on October 15 featuring two world title fights. Claressa Shields, Savannah Marshall, Mikaela Mayer and Alycia Baumgardner will all undergo drug testing for […]
Amanda Serrano, Legacy Card in London and More News Sept. 19, 2022 By David A. Avila Her Majesty the Queen of England was buried yesterday and the United Kingdom moves forward. And respectfully, so does prizefighting. Amanda Serrano, America’s unmitigated conqueror of seven weight divisions, steps on British shores to claim another featherweight world […]
The Journey of Christy Martin and More Female Boxing News By David A. Avila Over the weekend Christy Martin and spouse Lisa Holewyne were seen at the Top Rank fight card at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. Fans and other celebrities gathered around for photos and casual conversation. Even years after her last […]
Amanda Serrano, Social Influencers and More News (Photo by JP Yim) By David A. Avila Mixing social influencers with prizefighters seems to work. If you have the right mixture. Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano and Jake Paul are combining forces again to stage another pro fight card mixed with social influencers on Saturday Aug. 6, at […]
Undisputed Welterweight Champion Jessica McCaskill Stops Mexico’s Alma Ibarra By David A. Avila Undisputed welterweight champion Jessica McCaskill blasted past Mexico’s Alma Ibarra like a rhino through tissue paper in winning by stoppage to retain the championship on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas. Though much shorter in height, Chicago’s McCaskill (12-2, 5 Kos) brutalized […]