On June 15 Holly Holm out-pointed Anne Sophie Mathis over ten rounds in Albuquerque, NM, reversing a seventh round TKO win by Mathis six months earlier in the same New Mexico venue. The two bouts were landmarks in the sport of Women’s boxing as they matched fighters who many in the sport consider the two
[Press Release / photos by Lupi Gutierrez] On Saturday August 25th at the Pacifica Moose Lodge decorated boxers and champions from 9 – 33 years old came from all over the West Coast to battle it out at the “Beautiful Brawlers II” promoted by Blanca Gutierrez, BabyFace Boxing. Boxer Megan Siordia, former Heavy Weight Champion
[by Michael O’Neill] Women’s boxing was one of the great success stories of London 2012 and not just from an American, British or Irish viewpoint – indeed the sport’s International Boxing Association (A.I.B.A) declared that the introduction of women boxers – the last Olympic sport to include both sexes – was considered to be one
The A.I.B.A, the governing body for the amateur sport ,worldwide, Saturday, described the 2012 boxing programme as ‘one of the finest Olympic boxing competitions of all time, adding that ‘ London 2012 will hold fond memories for the boxing family and the Olympic Movement’. In particular the Association declared that the introduction of women boxers
[by Michael O’Neill] On Monday some 20,000 plus fans celebrated Katie Taylor’s Gold medal in her home town of Bray, in Co. Wicklow , with thousands more attending celebrations for John Joe Nevin in Mullingar and in Belfast for Paddy Barnes and Mick Conlan. Mick Conlan (Bronze) , Katie Taylor (Gold), ‘An Taoiseach’ Enda Kenny,
[By Michael O’Neill] (LONDON, ENGLAND) – The final two U.S. competitors in Olympic boxing took the ring on Wednesday and it was a split decision for the pair. Flyweight Marlen Esparza (Houston, Texas) lost a 10-8 bout to reigning World Champion Cancan Ren of China while Claressa Shields (Flint, Mich.) won a dominant 29-15 victory
[by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing] Flyweight Marlen Esparza’s (Houston, Texas) decade-long journey in the boxing ring finally culminated in her debut at the 2012 Olympic Games on Monday and the 23-year-old made sure it was a victorious one. The Houston native gave Team USA a much needed win a guaranteed herself at least a bronze medal
WBAN has received an update in regards to the AIBA. They have now overturned the result of Bout #142 in the men’s boxing competition at the 2012 Olympics in London. Read the following: London, Great Britain, 04 August 2012 – After reviewing the video of Bout #142 involving Welterweights (69kg) Krishan Vikas (India) and Errol
[by Michael O’Neill – AIBA] After Wednesday’s night controversial bouts the AIBA met yesterday and issued this statement: “London, Great Britain, 02 August 2012 – Following the review of Bout #105 and Bout #108, AIBA Technical Delegates, Competition Jury Chairman, Draw Commission Chairman and R&Js Evaluators have unanimously taken the following decisions. – To expel