Super Flyweights Title Fights in Japan and Mexico and more fight news By David A. Avila Two of the greatest fighting countries in the world headline this week’s best action. Japan stages WBO super flyweight titlist Miyo “Mushashi” Yoshida defending against Tomoko Okuda, while Mexico pits WBC super flyweight titlist Guadalupe Martinez against Lourdes […]
Shannon “The Cannon” Courtenay KOs Dorata Norek in London By David A. Avila A single blow ended the fight and rebooted Shannon Courtenay back into contender status with a knockout win over Poland’s Dorata Norek on Friday. “I think the fight was scrappy,” said Courtenay. “I’m glad I got the win.” England’s Courtenay (6-1, […]
Marlen Esparza vs Sulem Urbina in Battle of Flyweights By Felipe Leon Much in boxing is about timing. From when to throw your jab to when to counter a left hook. Outside of the ring it is no different. Taking a fight at the wrong moment of a boxing career can change the […]
Featherweight Sensation Ellie Scotney, Network Attention and More Fight News By David A. Avila England unveiled featherweight prizefighter Ellie Scotney the former amateur standout who decided to go pro when the Tokyo Olympics were postponed. She looked pretty impressive. Scotney signed a long-term contract with Matchroom Boxing and should benefit with the international exposure […]
Dina Thorslund Wins Super Bantamweight Fight; What’s Next for Division? By David A. Avila Super bantamweights where have you been? Denmark’s Dina Thorslund successfully defended the WBO super bantamweight world title with a solid victory over Serbian veteran Nina Radovanovic. It was the blonde bomber’s third title defense in two years. With fans now […]
Dina Thorslund Defends WBO Super Bantam Title against Radovanovic in Denmark By Phil Woolever While many fighters, fans, and promoters in the USA are still dealing with strict audience restrictions due to the Covid19 pandemic, more and more countries around the world have begun hosting live fight audiences of varying social distance sizes […]
Layla McCarter Answers Call to Fight Kali Reis, Awaits Response By David A. Avila An open call for someone to fight Kali Reis for a vacant world title was made and immediately answered by Layla McCarter, one of the best in the world at any weight. “I saw on social media a challenge to […]
Women’s Boxing Needs Transparency, No More Secrets By David A. Avila VADA announced last week that Katie Taylor and Delfine Persoon both passed their testing before and after their riveting lightweight battle on August 22, and no illegal drugs were detected in their bodies. It was a million-dollar fight and worth every penny. However, […]
France’s Hamadouche is Ready for Super Featherweight Wars By David A. Avila Put another bullet into the chamber that’s become the locked and loaded female super featherweight division. Matchroom Boxing and OPI Since 82 announced Tuesday they have co-signed IBF super featherweight titlist Maiva Hamadouche to its growing roster of top notch female prizefighters. […]
Cecilia Braekhus Will Fight Jessica McCaskill Early in 2021 By David A. Avila Let’s run it back. After pausing a month former welterweight champion Cecilia Braekhus announced the rematch with new champion Jessica McCaskill will take place, it was announced on Monday. It’s no surprise to those following both champions careers. “We knew she […]