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Former IBF President Hiawatha Knight Passes – IBF Press Release

IBF Statement: We were deeply saddened when we learned of the passing of our former President Hiawatha Knight last week. Hiawatha was part of the fabric of the IBF/USBA. She was a founding member of the organization and held a position on the board of directors until recently. Hiawatha became a leader in the sport

WBF Executive Committee Declares Mathis vs. Hammer No Contest

WBAN has just received some fantastic news in regards to the Anne Sophie Mathis vs. Christina Hammer controversial fight that took place on July 26, 2014.  The WBF has responded to an appeal that was lodged by Christel Aujoux, the Boxing Agent/Matchmaker with Mathis.  They wrote the following: From Torben Seemann Hansen, Chairman on behalf

Team USA Wins Five Gold Medals at the 2014 Cheo Aponte Tournament in Caguas, Puerto Rico – by Julie Goldsticker

With two 2012 Olympic medalists leading the way, Team USA earned five gold medals at the 2014 Cheo Aponte tournament in Saturday night in Caguas, Puerto Rico. London bronze medalist Marlen Esparza (Houston, Texas) and Olympic champion Claressa Shields (Flint, Mich.) led the medal haul which included victories from female lightweight Melissa Parker (Fountain, Colo.),

Seven United States Boxers to Compete for Gold at the Cheo Aponte Tournament in Puerto Rico – by Julie Goldsticker

  (MAY 31) (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Seven American boxers will box in final round action at the Cheo Aponte Tournament tonight in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Female flyweight Marlen Esparza (Houston, Texas), male lightweight Genaro Gamez (San Diego, Calif.), female lightweight Melissa Parker (Fountain, Colo.), male light welterweight Abraham Nova (San Diego, Calif.), male welterweight

Regina Halmich Set for IWBHF Induction – Press Release / Bernie McCoy

PORTLAND, OR—The newly formed International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) has announced the scheduled induction of Regina Halmich into the initial class of seven women to be honored on July 10 in Fort Lauderdale, FL., in conjunction with a US National Female Golden Gloves tournament. Halmich is generally recognized as the boxer who, during

IWBHF Press Release: Regina Halmich Set for IWBHF Induction

PORTLAND, OR—The newly formed International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) has announced the scheduled induction of Regina Halmich into the initial class of seven women to be honored on July 10 in Fort Lauderdale, FL., in conjunction with a US National Female Golden Gloves tournament. Halmich is generally recognized as the boxer who, during