by Michael O’Neill – September 23, 2013 (SEPT 23) Here on WBAN we have already brought you news of the United States and Irish challengers at the 2nd AIBA Women’s Youth and Junior Championships in Albena, Bulgaria but of course there are 31 countries represented in the Black Sea resort. Remember that many of these
by Michael O’Neill – September 23, 2013 (SEPT 23) Here on WBAN we have already brought you news of the United States and Irish challengers at the 2nd AIBA Women’s Youth and Junior Championships in Albena, Bulgaria but of course there are 31 countries represented in the Black Sea resort. Remember that many of these young
by Julie Goldsticker – September 23, 2013 (SEPT 23) For the first time ever, Team USA’s top junior and youth female boxers will compete in World Championships action at the 2013 edition of the tournament in Albena, Bulgaria. The official event draw took place on Sunday in Bulgaria and the United States’ squad will open action on
By Julie Goldsticker – September 23, 2013 (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The United States squad opened its first Women’s Junior/Youth Women’s World Championships with three victories on Monday at the Albena Resort in Albena, Bulgaria on Monday. Both junior athletes advanced in tournament action following first round walkovers with youth welterweight Samantha Kinchen
by Julie Goldsticker – September 20, 2013 (SEPT 20) The top junior and youth female boxers from the United States are primed and ready for 2013 Women’s Junior/Youth World Championships competition in Albena, Bulgaria. The 11-athlete squad traveled to Bulgaria on September 10 and is currently completing their training camp in the host nation. The
by Michael O’Neill – September 18, 2013 (SEPT 18) Ireland’s eleven strong team leave tonight for the Black Sea resort of Albena in North Eastern Bulgaria and the 2013 AIBA World Youth and Junior Championships, September 22nd/29th. Five of the Irish squad are from Mayo– Jacqui Lynch, Golden Gloves BC, Grainne Gavin, Castlebar BC, Ciara
(JUNE 19) The 2013 Junior Olympic National Championships are now just one week away, and the 202 athletes scheduled to vie for gold in Mobile, Ala., are gearing up for the major national tournament. The final list of participants has been finalized via local and regional tournaments throughout the nation with several reigning champions and
[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] (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