Tag Archives: Ibeth Zamora

Why Do Champions Fear Mexico’s Kenia Enriquez?

Why Are Champions Afraid of Kenia Enriquez and More Female Fight News   (Photo by Al Applerose) Story by David A. Avila Mexico’s Kenia Enriquez defended the interim flyweight title successfully last weekend. No surprise. But why won’t any world champions fight her? Tijuana’s Enriquez (28-1, 11 Kos) with her pressure style won every round […]

Kenia Enriquez Wins Battle of Mexico and More News

Kenia Enriquez Defeats Ibeth Zamora and More Fight News   By David A. Avila Whether its politics or envy, Kenia Enriquez has long been one of Mexico’s greatest fighters, yet without a world title. Enriquez once again proved superior in defeating multi-division world champion and fellow Mexican Ibeth “La Roca” Zamora by unanimous decision this […]

Kenia Enriquez vs Ibeth Zamora on Sunday

Kenia Enriquez Ready for Mexican Battle Against “La Roca” and More News   By David A. Avila Tijuana’s best fighter Kenia Enriquez will clash with two-division world champion Ibeth “La Roca” Zamora this weekend in a resort town in Baja California. It could reveal Mexico’s best fighter. The two powerful Mexican flyweights Enriquez (26-1, 11 […]

Mikaela Mayer vs Silvia Bortot

Mikaela Mayer vs Silvia Bortot in Manchester, England and More News   (Photo by JP Yim) By David A. Avila A physically fit Mikaela Mayer waits anxiously like a Thoroughbred at the starting gate of the Kentucky Derby to enter the boxing ring as a welterweight this weekend. A heavier, stronger and more energetic Mayer […]

Marlen Esparza vs Gabriela Alaniz for Flyweight Titles

America’s Marlen Esparza Battles Argentina ‘s Gabriela Alaniz to Unify Flyweight Titles (Photo by Al Applerose) By David A. Avila In a quest to become undisputed flyweight world champion Marlen Esparza must past through dangerous punching Gabriela “Chucky” Alaniz of Argentina. It’s yet another South American fighter but Alaniz is one of the truly hard-punching […]

Canada’s Kim Clavel Challenges Mexico’s Yesenia Gomez for WBC Title

Can Kim Clavel End Mexican Domination and More Fight News   By David A. Avila When Canada’s Kim Clavel meets WBC light flyweight world titlist Yesenia Gomez for the championship it will be the first time in nine years the belt will be competed for outside of Mexico. On Friday, Mexico’s Gomez (19-5-3, 6 KOs) […]

Marlen Esparza vs Anabel Ortiz

Marlen Esparza vs Anabel Ortiz in San Antonio, Texas   By David A. Avila Marlen Esparza, world champion. It has a magical ring to it and though she’s accomplished incredible amateur success representing the USA, it’s even better boxing as a professional. “It’s been a lot more exciting, 1000 percent. Slower, but everything means a […]

Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz Kos Way to Title in So Cal

Adelaida Ruiz vs Nancy Franco Fight Results and Maricela Cornejo Wins Too   By Felipe Leon   PICO RIVERA, Ca.-In front of slightly over 1,400 local rabid fans at the quaint Pico Rivera Sports Arena, Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz (10-0-1, 5KO) captured the vacant WBC Silver super flyweight title stopping veteran Nancy “La Chatita” Franco […]

WBC Champ Lourdes Juarez Eager to Fight in Three Weight Divisions

Mexico’s Lourdes Juarez Seeks More Titles in More Weight Classes   By Felipe Leon   It has been a long and winding road for Lourdes “Pequeña Lulu” Juarez (32-2, 4KO) of Mexico City in the world of women’s boxing.  Despite being the younger sister of the legendary Mariana “Barbie” Juarez, the 34-year-old Juarez did not […]

Two World Title Fights in L.A: Japan vs America

Summer Jam in LA: Japan vs America and More News   By David A. Avila American fight fans get a first-time glimpse of Japan’s best female fighters this week as WBA flyweight champ Naoko Fujioka and WBO light flyweight titlist Tsunami Tenkai have arrived and are ready for this country’s best. Stepping up against the […]