Always athletic, J’Marie started at a young age from swimming at 4 to running track. She began to stand up with the “boys” from the Any Boy Can program as she excelled in sports, and learning the basics, and morals taught to the youth by her father, Archie Moore. J’Marie talks about her
Jackie Tonawanda, 0-1-0 (0KO), dubbed “the Female Ali” was born by the name of Jackie Garrett, in the State of New York, USA, on Sept. 4, 1933. Tonawanda was a pioneer female heavyweight boxer from the 1970s and 1980s. She was a well-known figure in the sport and was featured in many newspaper articles
(NOV 7) This week I had an opportunity to talk with WBC World champion Jelena Mrdjenovich to get the latest scoop on her traveling to Thailand for the 51st WBC Convention. I asked Mrdjenovich about the convention and how it came about that she decided to attend the event. Courtesy photo: Mrdjenovich Mrdjenovich said, “I
Nicola Adams To Star in Hour Long ‘Sports Life Series’ on British TV – by Michael O’Neill – (additional reporting ITV.com) (NOV 6) “I almost feel like it was my destiny to go to the Olympics and win gold. Something was always telling me at the back of my mind that you need to stick at
(NOV 6) “I almost feel like it was my destiny to go to the Olympics and win gold. Something was always telling me at the back of my mind that you need to stick at boxing, this is going to be your way out, this is your way to having a better life. Boxing
A.I.B.A’s November Rankings – by Michael O’Neill – Source/AIBA (NOV 5) The A.I.B.A’s November rankings list has just been issued with a few notable changes to the previous list albeit due mainly due to the method by which ratings are determined. Rankings are based on performances at AIBA approved tournaments over a two-year rolling
Jimenez Cruz proved to be a very game challenger, as she pressured the defending champion and often found a home for her right hand. However, Arrazola worked well with the jab and used her superior boxing skills to take control from the fourth round on. None of the boxers looked close to going down
Photos by: Jenifer Ives /Hamid Lahrizi November 3, 2013 (NOV 3) PROVIDENCE, R.I. Last night on the “The Connecticut Classic,” card presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, at the Foxwoods Resort, in Mashantucket, Connecticut, Shelito Vincent, of New London fought Canadian Alisah McPhee in a six-round bout. In what was one of the most exciting
Shelito Vincent Wins by a Fourth Round TKO over Alisah McPhee Photos by: Jenifer Ives /Hamid Lahrizi/Team Vincent (NOV 3) PROVIDENCE, R.I. Last night on the “The Connecticut Classic,” card presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, at the Foxwoods Resort, in Mashantucket, Connecticut, Shelito Vincent, of New London fought Canadian Alisah McPhee in a six-round
Arrazola Retains WBF World Light Flyweight Title – Source/WBF (NOV 3) While her declared ambitions of a knockout victory failed, it was still a very successful evening for World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Light Flyweight Champion Ana Arrazola as she made her first title defense against compatriot Maria Del Refugio Jimenez Cruz on Saturday