(MAY 24) This has been quite a journey so far, that began in 1996, after wanting to get in shape to run in the Race For the Cure in Portland, Oregon. I joined a boxing gym in Portland, after not being in the sport for 17 plus years. I learned about Christy Martin and the
(MAY 24) Flash From the Past: WBAN has just published a Slideshow on YouTube from the June 15, 2012, that took place at the Route 66 Casino Hotel, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Holly Holm, 146, of New Mexico, won by a 10-round unanimous decision over Anne Sophie Mathis, 145.5, of France. Holm won the WBF,
(APR 29) WBAN is excited to announce that the month of May 2020, we are giving an honorary Fighter of the month to prominent Pioneer Female Boxing champion Barbara Buttrick, 90 years old for her life long achievements in the sport, in and out of the ring. [Story by WBAN’s Sue TL Fox] Barbara Buttrick
(MAR 11) On Sunday, March 8, 2020, there was a tragic accident that took place where a group of Sonoran amateur boxers died in a bus accident. WBAN was first notified of this tragedy on Facebook, where it was written: “Yet another sad story hits our world of boxing as a bus loaded with amateur
(FEB 22) The event was moved to March 27, 2021 in Las Vegas. For Tickets: www.iwbhf.com: This year marks our seventh anniversary since our inaugural International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) Induction Ceremony on July 10, 2014, held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. On January 10, 2014, we first announced the inception of the IWBHF
(FEB 21, 2020) This year marks our seventh year anniversary since the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) became in existence. We have since inducted many of the top retired female boxers, and males who have contributed largely to the success of women’s boxing. In January of 2014, was our first announcement of the
LAS VEGAS, NV —(February 3, 2020) (Latest Update: Event moved to March 27, 2021 with two years of inductees) To purchase tickets for the event, go to www.iwbhf.com — Isra Girgrah Wynn is among seven modern era boxers voted into the 2020 class of the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame. Also included in that
(SEPT 14) Last night at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, WBAN would like to give a huge congratulations to Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano who fought for our WBAN Featherweight Independent World Title Belt along with the World Title federation belts! Serrano fought Heather “The Heat” Hardy, winning the bout by a ten-round unanimous