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Well-respected amateur boxing official Ina Schuster dies of cancer by Benjamin Watt August 31, 2023

(AUG 31) Ina Schuster is the daughter of well-known boxing trainer Henry Schuster, who has trained some of New Zealand's greats, including Junior Fa, Shane Cameron, David Tua, Shay Brock and many more. Boxing ran in the family, as Ina took up boxing herself.  Full Story

World Champions get to defend in their hometown Photo and Story by Benjamin Watt August 27, 2023

(AUG 27) Mea Motu and Lani Daniels have successfully defended both of their world titles on the same night in amazing fashion. Now, both will get to defend their titles again, but this time in their hometown, making history in so many way.  Mea Motu has successfully defended the IBO World Super Bantamweight title against a tough Ellen Simwaka from Malawi. But Motu stole the headlines on the night when her shoulder dislocated in the first round, and Motu popped it back in to win the fight by Unanimous Decision.  Full Story

Jamie McGrath to Fight September 9th in Rock Hill, South Carolina! August 26, 2023

(AUGUST 26) On September 9, 2023 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Jamie McGrath returns to the ring to fight Alexis Araiza Mones in a four-round bout. McGrath has a very interesting story in women's boxing as she was a top amateur boxer years ago, to return to the sport after 17 years. She is currently 4-0-0 as a professional, and is set to return to the ring next month.  Check out her biography that has just been added to the WBAN Boxer's Profiles segment.  Full Story

Banner Promotions Signs Junior Lightweight Destiny Jones August 25, 2023

(AUGUST 25) PHILADELPHIA--Banner Promotions has signed junior lightweight contender Destiny Jones.  Jones, 24 years-old of Georgetown, Texas, has a record of 5-1 with two knockouts. Jones who is known for her all-action and aggressive style who looks for knockouts, is the first female fighter signed...Full Story

Desley Robinson Won the WBA Oceania Middleweight title by Benjamin Watt August 24, 2023

(AUG 24) Australian Desley Robinson has won the WBA Oceania Middleweight title, squeezing through with a narrow split decision against Tongan-born New Zealander Nailini Helu. However, despite the result, in this writer's opinion, Helu was the better boxer between the two.  Full Story

Savannah Marshall and PFL Agree to a Multi-Year MMA Deal Source:  Press Release August 22, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced the signing of Super Middleweight boxing world champion Savannah Marshall. Marshall is regarded as one of the greatest women's combat sports athletes in the world, with over two million viewers tuning into her October 2022 bout against Claressa Shields, making the event the most watch women's professional boxing event in history. Full Story

Shocking Death of Legendary Boxing Trainer by Benjamin Watt Photo Credit:  Courtesy with story August 22, 2023

(AUGUST 22) On the 21st of August, 59-year-old Chris Martin suddenly passed away from a heart attack in Auckland, New Zealand. This has sent a shockwave of grief throughout the New Zealand boxing community.  Born in Napier, New Zealand, and resided in Auckland, Chris Martin is one of the most respected and kindest people in the boxing community in New Zealand. Full Story

Boxing Action in Argentina: Maria Cecilia Roman and Lilian Dolores Silva fought to a Majority Draw August 20, 2023

(AUG 20) Last night at the Estadio F.A.B., in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Maria Cecilia Roman, 126½, of San Juan, had a four-round majority draw with Lilian Dolores Silva, 125¾, of Santa Fe. The final scoring was 38-38, 38-38, 37-39. Roman is now 17-8-2 (0KO), and Silva is now 4-16-2 (0KO).   For all Full Fight Results in August

LeAnn Cruz Won by a unanimous decision over Maryguenne Vellinga in a six-round bout August 20, 2023

 (AUG 20) On Friday night, August 18th, at the Overtime Elite Arena, in Atlanta, Georgia, flyweight LeAnna Cruz, remains undefeated after defeating Maryguenn Vellinga by a six-round unanimous decision. The bout was streamed live on DAZN.  For all Full Fight Results in August

Argentina: Tomorrow Night Brenda Carabajal vs. Danila Ramos August 17, 2023

(AUG 17) Tomorrow night at the Estadio Luna Park, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Brenda Carabajal, of Jujuy, Argentina, is set to face Danila Ramos of Buenos Aires, in a ten-round bout for the Interim WBO World Featherweight title.  Carabajal is returning May of 2022. 

Jaime Clampitt continued her successful comeback, nearly shutting out tough Ecuadorian Josefina Vega Source:  Press release August 14, 2023

(AUGUST 14) UNCASVILLE, CT – Chordale "The Gift" Booker (20-1, 9 KOs) turned in a masterful performance on Saturday night, dropping Nicolas Hernandez (27-7-3, 12 KOs) twice in round 7 for an explosive knockout at 2:41 of the round. The fight capped an 8-bout CES Boxing card that took place in front of a capacity crowd of 4,235 who showed up to Mohegan Sun Arena early to see the "Jimmy Burchfield Invitational," a 10-bout amateur showcase that took place before the pro card. Full Story

Yokasta Valle to fight on September 16th on Golden Boy Promotions Card Source:  PR

LOS ANGELES, CA  - Three-division and five-time world champion Yokasta Valle (28-2, 9 KOs) will make her grand 2023 return to U.S. soil after selling out stadiums in her native Costa Rica and will defend her IBF and WBO Minimumweight World Championship titles against a TBD opponent...Full Story

Women's boxing has come a long way in the last few decades, overcoming restrictive legislation to become one of the fastest-growing sports globally. Irish star Katie Taylor's super fight against Amanda Serrano in 2022, headlining Madison Square Garden, exemplified the sport's growth and popularity. Taylor emerged victorious, retaining her undisputed lightweight title in what was hailed as the biggest women's boxing fight ever. Full Story

Jaime Clampitt's Second Act Source: PR August 9, 2023

(AUGUST 9) Hall-of-Famer Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt (24-6-2, 7 KOs) continues her comeback on Saturday night, facing Josefina Vega (9-5, 4 KOs) in an 8-round lightweight bout. The fight serves as the co-feature to Chordale Booker’s WBC US super welterweight title defense against Nicolas Hernandez on CES Boxing’s stacked “Summer Heat 2023” show at Mohegan Sun Arena...Full Story

Female Boxer Oshae Jones  remains Undefeated with  a Win over Miranda Barber Source:  PR August 8, 2023

(AUG 8) NEW YORK - Last Friday night at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Split-T Management fighters Oshae Jones and Haven Brady remained undefeated with victories on the inaugural OTX Boxing show.  Jones of Toledo, Ohio won an eight-round unanimous decision over Miranda Barber, of Boca Raton, Florida, in a junior middleweight bout.  Full Story

Kendrick Ball, Jr. hits it out of Ballpark as hometown headliner Source:  Bob Trieger/PR August 6, 2023

(AUG 6) WORCESTER, Mass. – History was made last night at Polar Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate Worcester Red Sox (WooSox), which hosted its first boxing event, “Punch-Out at Polar Park,” under the stars at its award-winning minor league ballpark.  The “Punch-Out at Polar Park” Pro Am card was presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) in conjunction with Kendrick Ball’s Camp Get Right.  Full Story

Amanda Serrano won by Decision over Heather Hardy August 6, 2023

(AUG 6) Last night at the American Airlines Center, in Dallas, Texas, Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano, 125¾, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Heather "The Heart" Hardy, 124½.  Serrano was defending her IBF, IBO, WBC, WBA, and WBO Featherweight title belts.  Final judges scores were 100-90, 100-90, and 99-91.  In a second female bout, Shadasia Green, 166¾, won a ten-round unanimous decision over Olivia Curry, 167. 

Amanda Serrano to Cement Legacy Against Heather Hardy August 4, 2023

The stage is set in Dallas, Texas, as two worlds collide when boxing’s Jake Paul steps into the ring against MMA’s Nate Diaz. However. The co-main event is equally enticing, with fans treated to a rematch of the grueling slugfest between Amanda Serrano and Heather Hardy.  Full Story

Amazing Road That Melinda Cooper has Taken in and out of the Ring! by Sue TL Fox August 4, 2023

(AUG 4) It has been quite an amazing road for retired world champion and Hall of Famer Melinda "La Maravilla" Cooper, of Las Vegas, Nevada.  I first began covering Melinda Cooper when she was just a mere kid, as an amateur boxer.  One day as I was checking out the emails coming into WBAN, we received a photo of Cooper from Las Vegas Photographer Mary Ann Owen.  Owen went on to introduce me to this young amateur and kept WBAN updated for many years as Cooper progressed through the sport.  Full Story

WBC Recognizes Salita Promotions a "Certificate of Excellence" for their efforts to bring Big-time boxing back to Detroit Source:  Press Release August 3, 2023

DETROIT – August 3, 2023 – Salita Promotions has received a “Certificate of Excellence” from the World Boxing Council (WBC) that recognizes their extraordinary efforts to bring big-time boxing back to the city of Detroit in recent years. The initiative reached a high point in June, when Claressa Shields headlined the first boxing event in the history of Little Caesars Arena, the home of the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings, in front of over 11,000 patrons.  Full Story

Female Boxer Brittany Sims signed with King's Promotions Source:  Press Release August 1, 2023

(AUG 1) Reading, PA (August 1, 2023)--King's Promotions has signed bantamweight contender Brittany Sims to a promotional contract. Sims, 33 years-old (She turns 33 today) of Salem, Oregon is the NABF and WBA Continental bantamweight champion and is currently ranked number-eight by the WBA. Full Story

Shurretta Metcalf Wins by an eight-round majority decision over Parker August 1, 2023

(AUG 1) On Saturday night at the Riders Field, Frisco, Texas, Shurretta Metcalf, 118, of Dallas, Texas, won an eight-round majority decisoin over Melissa Oddessa Parker, 116 3/4. Final judges scores were 75-77, 74-78, and 76-76. Shurretta is now 12-4-1 (2KO), and Parker is 6-1-0 (2KO).  All Fight Results in July 2023

Alycia Baumgardner Named WBAN's August 2023 Fighter of the Month August 1, 2023

 (AUG 1)  DETROIT — WBAN would like to congratulate Alycia Baumgardner on being our top pick for the WBAN August 2023 Fighter of the Month.  Alycia had a recent fight against Christina Linardatou putting all her belts on the line--she won by decision.. For full details of this fight you can go to: All Fight Results in July 2023