DECEMBER 2014

It's a Wrap for 2014:  What is on the Horizon for WBAN in 2015! by Sue TL Fox December 28,  2014

(DEC 28)  In 2014, it has been one of the most progressive years for WBAN.  We had some major add-ons to WBAN, and this year created the history-first International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF).  I also traveled quite a bit to many of the boxing events and other boxing related events.  Progress made in 2014:   Full Story

Amateurs: The Road to Reno and Spokane by Blanca Gutierrez/ Babyface Boxing December 26, 2014

(DEC 26) On Saturdays' rain or shine at 9 a.m., at Babyface Boxing Gym in Pacifica, California,  female boxers will come from many miles to get ready to pursue their boxing goals for 2015. ..Full Story

Katie Taylor is Ireland's ' Sportswoman of the Year' for Fourth Time by Michael O'Neill December 19, 2014

(DEC 19)  Boxer Katie Taylor has been crowned The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council 'Sportswoman of the Year 2014' for her exceptional achievement in winning a record breaking sixth European title and her fifth consecutive world title. Katie won her Sportswoman of the Month award in June after she claimed her sixth European title in Bucharest. Just last month the Bray boxer won her fifth consecutive world title at the AIBA Women's Word Championships at Jeju, South Korea... Full Story

Bosques-Cordova WBU World Title Clash This Saturday! December 12, 2014

(DEC 12) St. Petersburg, Florida’s Noemi Bosques is set for her first taste of Championship action, this coming Saturday, when she challenges Pueblo, Colorado’s Chantel Cordova for the vacant World Boxing Union (WBU) Super Flyweight Championship, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.   Full Story

WBAN to be at the WBC Convention that will take place at the MIrage Hotel in Las Vegas! by Sue TL Fox December 10, 2014

(DEC 10) The World Boxing Council [WBC] is just a few days from having their 52nd Convention that will take place from December 14 to 19 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. I will be there and would like to meet up with any of the female boxers or boxing community that I know from the sport, who will be at the convention or in Las Vegas. Email me at wban100@aol.com  or text or phone me to let me know that you are planning to attend.  Full Story

What IS on the Horizon for 2015 for Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano? by Sue TL Fox December 9, 2014

(DEC 9)  The highly popular professional female boxer Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano, 22-1-1 (17 KO), of Brooklyn, New York, and three-time Division World Champion, currently the 135 lb. WBO lightweight champion has said the following for 2015!  Serrano said that she will be planning to drop down to 122 lb., in search of a fourth world titles as in many other weights she has fought as a professional.  Full Story

Melissa Hernandez: "Fighters Fight" by Bernie McCoy December 7, 2014 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(DEC 7)  That was the answer Melissa Hernandez snapped out following my expression of surprise over her recent bout (November 21) with Layla McCarter in Las Vegas. My feeling stemmed from the fact that even from several time zones away the match-up, to me, seemed like the ultimate home court advantage for the hometown fighter and that wasn't Hernandez. While Melissa agreed that McCarter is certainly more comfortable fighting in her adopted hometown, Hernandez was steadfast, "I came to the fight prepared to win. I thought I hurt her a couple of times and, in the end, the judging was ridiculously..Full Story

Just In: News Flash on Juarez vs. Munoz December 5, 2014

(DEC 5) Pepe Rodriguez reports that earlier today, CANELO PROMOTIONS won the purse bid to promote the fight between WBC Champion Zulina Muñoz and WBC official challenger, Mariana " La Barby " Juarez to contest for the women's super flyweight world title. CANELO PROMOTIONS, represented by Leopoldo Gonzalez bid a higher amount than its competitor.

Long-Time IBF Member Sparkle Lee and Champion's Daughter Laila Ali to be Inducted in the IWBHF By Onesmo Alfred McBride Ngowi December 4, 2014

(DEC 4) SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY---One of the long-time IBF members and ring officials, Sparkle Lee will be inducted in the International Women Boxing Hall of Fame.  According to Jeanette Salazar, the IBF/USBA Director of Public Relations, the induction is well deserve and the IBF/USBA has congratulated Sparkle Lee for this greatest honor in the Sweet Science.  ...Full Story

Video: Beauty and the Beast! by Sue TL Fox December 4, 2014

(DEC 4) Earlier this morning, WBAN received a promotional video that clearly is directed as a fight that Shelly "Shelito's Way" Vincent continues to publicly speak out in her desire to enter the squared circle with Heather Hardy.  Both have undefeated records:  Vincent is 13-0-0 (1KO), and fights out of Rhode Island, and Heather "The Heat" Hardy. Full Story

Esparza, Taylor and Shields head AIBA Rankings in Olympic weight divisions as we enter 2015. by Michael O'Neill December 4, 2014

(DEC 4) United States duo, Marlen Esparza and Claressa Shields together with Ireland’s Katie Taylor end the 2014 AIBA season respective no.1 boxers in the three Olympic weights. No surprises there for that was to be expected.  It has to be said though that some of the AIBA ranking decisions are very debatable and hard for mere mortals like boxers, coaches and media to understand. Some boxers in the lists have not won a qualifying event bout for a long time. Others have seen changes to the number of points they now hold, which cannot be explained even by the AIBA’s “two year rolling” system.  Full Story

Heather Hardy Wins by a Unanimous decision over Elizabeth Anderson December 4, 2014

 (DEC 4) Last night at theBB King Blues Club & Grill, New York, New York, Heather Hardy, 122½, of Brooklyn, New York, now 12--0-0 (2KO), won by an eight-round unanimous decision over Elizabeth Anderson, now 3-6-0, 121¼, of Salt Lake City, Utah. Final judges scores were 74-78, 74-78, and 73-79.

Wesner Ready For Chamie and WBF World Title Fight in Austria Source/PR December 3, 2014

(DEC 3) Its been only two years since Austria-based German Nicole Wesner turned professional at age 35, but she has wasted no time since, and won all her fights to get in line for a shot at the vacant WBF Women's World Lightweight title on Saturday December 6 in... Full Story

Dr Ching Kuo-Wu on Women's Boxing in Africa and other AIBA topics  December 3, 2014

(DEC 3) African TV network ‘SportsNews Africa” took the opportunity of interviewing AIBA President Dr Ching Kuo-Wu during this year’s AIBA Women’s Elite Championships in Jeju. Here courtesy of YOU TUBE and the broadcaster, is that interview which we show in full since Dr Wu covers...Full Story

In Honor of Julian St. John ---and the St. John Family Source/Jill Diamond/WBC December 2, 2014

(DEC 2)  Please come out and support Mia's Fundraiser.. Like the CHAMPION she is during this tragic time for her and family she will NOT let the children down! Please come show your support for Mia and all the children who benefit from her amazing program. This is a wonderful way we can all show our unity and support to the woman who has given so much to her community, youth and her fight to Support Mental Health!!! Lets stand behind her and start today and  ...Full Story

Braekhus retains titles, Svensson and Lihaug win December 1, 2014 Source/PR

(DEC 1) Cecilia Brækhus (27-0, 7 KOs) retained her WBC, WBA, WBO & IBF Female World Welterweight titles with a unanimous points victory over IBF mandatory challenger Jennifer Reztke (15-1-2, 9 KOs) at the Falconer Hall, at the Radisson Blu in Copenhagen. Brækhus once again proved why she is the pound-for-pound number one with...Full Story

Delfine Persoon Named WBAN's December 2014 Fighter of the Month! December 1, 2014

(DEC 1) WBAN would like to congratulate our 2014 December Fighter of the Month Delfine Persoon.  She had a huge fight this month against Diana Prazak where she fought her for the WBC Lightweight world title and won by a ninth round TKO.