Tag Archives: Chris Namus

Natasha Jonas Proves Skills Beats Size

Natasha Jonas and More Female Fight News Feb. 21, 2022   By David A. Avila Watching Natasha Jonas dismantle Chris Namus despite jumping up several weight divisions was proof once again that a skilled fighter can defeat a bigger foe despite a size difference. Jonas had proven her skills as an amateur star who was […]

Why Protective Body Gear Should Be Banned and Female Fight News

Problems With Protective Body Gear and Other News Feb. 14, 2022   By David A. Avila A super bantamweight clash between hot prospect Ellie Scotney and South American veteran Jorgelina Guanini ended with the British fighter taking the win by unanimous decision in a very close fight. Rightfully so. Their battle for the vacant WBA […]

Jessica McCaskill vs Cecilia Braekhus; the Rematch

Jessica McCaskill vs Cecilia Braekhus II   By David A. Avila Chicago’s Jessica McCaskill attempts to prove to skeptics that toppling Norway’s Cecilia Braekhus for the undisputed welterweight crown was not merely a bad dream but a nightmare to be repeated. “I’m so ready to punch Cecilia in the face,” said McCaskill. “There’s no bad […]

Breaking Down Marie Eve Dicaire, Claressa Shields and La Bella Bestia

Breakdowns: Dicaire, Shields, La Bella Bestia and More Fight News    By David A. Avila Undefeated records can look glittery and shiny like the polished chassis of a cobalt blue Shelby Cobra. But it’s what kind of engine you have inside and what kind of competition you have faced that truly defines performance. In less […]

Featherweight Ellie Scotney and More Female Fight News

Featherweight Sensation Ellie Scotney, Network Attention and More Fight News   By David A. Avila England unveiled featherweight prizefighter Ellie Scotney the former amateur standout who decided to go pro when the Tokyo Olympics were postponed. She looked pretty impressive. Scotney signed a long-term contract with Matchroom Boxing and should benefit with the international exposure […]

Savannah Marshall vs Hannah Rankin is Canceled

Savannah Marshall vs Hannah Rankin World Title Fight Canceled   By David A. Avila Savannah Marshall’s fight with Hannah Rankin this Saturday has been canceled. A positive Covid-19 test from Marshall’s trainer Peter Fury resulted in the cancellation and a 14-day quarantine for their entire team. It was a big blow for fans of female […]

Marie Eve Dicaire: From Karate Girl to IBF Champion

CANADA’S MARIE-EVE DICAIRE By Felipe Leon   As the sports world, and particularly boxing, looks for ways to get back to normal amid this pandemic, one of the most anticipated fights of the year is still looking for a date.  Without COVID-19, this past Saturday we would have witnessed the unification world title fight between […]

Claressa Shields vs Marie Eve Dicaire Fight Postponed

Claressa Shields vs Marie Eve Dicaire fight Postponed, No New Date   By David A. Avila Despite being more than a month away the clash between undefeated super welterweight champions Claressa Shields and Marie Eve Dicaire has been postponed indefinitely said, Salita Promotions on Wednesday. No new date has been established. Shields, who holds the […]

Adventures in 2020: Mikaela, Melissa, Claressa and More

Adventures in 2020: Mikaela, Melissa, Claressa and More Female Fight News   By David A. Avila Welcome to 2020. It took a mere three months to discover this will indeed be a year to remember. A mesmerizing match between rising contender Mikaela Mayer and former multiple division world champion Melissa Hernandez was supposed to take […]

A Wish List for 2018 – Best vs Best

2018 Wish List Part I   By Felipe Leon   There is no doubt that the last 12 months have been the best in quite a while for female boxing.  From Amanda Serrano’s dominating performance against Mexican Yazmin “Rusita” Rivas opening up the year 2017 to Katie Taylor’s first defense of her newly captured WBA lightweight […]