(OCT 2) On October 1, 2014, we brought you Michael O’Neill’s report of the chaotic scenes in Incheon which posed certain questions for the sport’s governing body. In response the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has partially addressed one of the issues raised by instituting Disciplinary proceedings against the Indian boxer (60kg) Laishram Sarita Devi, albeit
(JUNE 12) On July 10, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Hotel, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the history-first International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame will be having many top female boxers, both former, retired, and current world champions. Our inductees are the following: Lucia Rijker, Christy Martin, Barbara Buttrick, Bonnie Canino, JoAnn Hagen, Christy
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(NOV 19) This last weekend at the Andre Ward vs. Rodriguez fight that took place in Ontario, California, I got an opportunity to not only spend time with Two-time world champion Jolene Blackshear—but also with Six-Time World Champion Layla McCarter. As I have said before—there is nothing any better or personable than to meet the
On November 9, 2013, the Golden State Boxers Association [GSBA] presented “Ladies First” Hall of Fame Awards honoring eight women, both prominent boxers and females outside the ring who have had a significant impact in the world of boxing with California connections to the sport. Highlighted in Ring Magazine, in the top ten most significant
(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
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
(OCT 27) On November 9th, 2013, the Golden State Boxers Association will be honoring eight females both Boxers and females outside the ring with California connections to the sport, who have made a significant impact in the world of boxing. There are many more to come. The Golden State Boxers Association hopes this is just the
(OCT 4) Tonight in at the Auditorio Presidente Néstor Kirchner, Mercado Central, Tapiales, Buenos Aires, Argentina, there will be a six-rounder featuring super flyweight Florencia Roxana Canteros, 5-4-1, of Buenos Aires, vs. Yessika Flavia Munoz, 1-8-2 (1KO), also from Buenos Aires. In a second bout on the card, in a four-round bout, Ruth Stephanie Aquino
(SEPT 20) I would like to give a “special thanks” to Stephen Blea and Raylene Carbone, of WBC Cares Colorado Members for the very special honor that was sent to WBAN. To: Sue TI Fox & WBAN From: Stephen Blea & Raylene Carbone WBC Cares Colorado Members & WBC Cares Group Dear Sue, On Behalf