Tag Archives: Jessica Chavez

Naoko Fujioka and Tsunami Tenkai Ready to Defend Titles in USA

Japan’s Best Naoko Fujioka and Tsunami Tenkai Coming to America   By David A. Avila In less than two weeks Japan versus USA will take place in Los Angeles. Two of the very best fighters from the island nation will arrive when WBA flyweight world titlist Naoko Fujioka and WBO light flyweight world titlist Tsunami […]

Japan Reporting: Tsunami Tenkai Retains WBO Light Flyweight Title

Tsunami Tenkai Remains WBO Light Flyweight Champ in Osaka, Japan   By Yuriko Miyata Despite three shutout scorecards WBO light flyweight champion Tsunami Tenkai was not a happy fighter following a third defense of the world title. One week ago in Osaka, Japan, Tenkai(27-12-1, 16KOs)handily defeated Shione Ogata (11-7-1, 3 KOs) by unanimous decision after […]

Japan’s World Champions Naoko Fujioka and Miyo Yoshida in U.S. Visit

Japanese Fighters Fujioka and Yoshida Arrive in Southern California to Test Waters    By Felipe Leon   Earlier this week as the sun was setting to the west of Los Angeles, a plane was landing from the East.  Traveling in it were the current WBA female flyweight champion Naoko Fujioka (18-2-1, 7KO), arguably the best […]

Female Boxing Wish List Pt. II – Lulu, Mariana and More

Female Boxing Wish List for 2020 Part II   By Felipe Leon   There is no denying female boxing is on an upswing.  Some might say a new golden era.  There is no indication of the bubble bursting any time soon with new ways to watch and follow the sport with applications like DAZN and […]

Bermudez, Bopp and Baumgardner and Female Fight News

Daniela Bermudez, Yesica Bopp and Alycia Baumgardner plus Female Fight News   By David A. Avila The world of female prizefighting has slowed a bit, but not by much. Several of the top fighters engaged in contests this past weekend. Argentina’s super talented Daniela Bermudez shook out whatever dust or rust against Marianela Ramirez, a […]

Mexico’s Super Fly Champ Lupe Martinez Dominates Debani Balderas

Martinez Defends WBC Super Fly Title for Fifth Time   By Felipe Leon   With a non-ceasing relentless attack Guadalupe “Lupita” Martinez (19-9, 6KO) defended her green and gold WBC super flyweight title with a dominating unanimous decision against the game but over-matched Debani Balderas (11-4-2, 3KO) of Monterrey, Mexico.   The scheduled 10 round […]

Mexican War: Guadalupe Martinez vs Debani Balderas

WBC Super Flys Guadalupe Martínez vs Debani Balderas Preview   By Felipe Leon   Nobody could have imagined that on the night in May of 2017 Guadalupe “Lupita” Martinez (19-9, 6KO) would come out not only with her hand raised but the with WBC green and gold super flyweight belt firmly strapped around her waist. […]

Changing of the Guard in Mexico: Diana Fernandez Beats Esmeralda Moreno

Diana “La Bonita” Fernandez Defeats Esmeralda “La Joya” Moreno in Juarez, Mexico   By Felipe Leon   The ultra-popular Diana “Bonita” Fernandez (22-3, 4KO) of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, was able to use her advantage in height and reach to score one of the most important wins of her career this past Saturday night, defeating former […]

Gen X Champs Mariana Juarez and Yesica Bopp Fight Millennials

Gen X Champs Mariana Juarez and Yesica Bopp versus Millennials   By David A. Avila Unknown by many fans of female boxing, during the 1990s Mexico declared female prizefighting illegal for a number of years into the 21st century. Today, Mexico now has become a super power in female prizefighting. Mariana Juarez was one of […]

Melissa Hernandez Reloads and More Female Fight News

Melissa Hernandez Reloads and Female Fight News April 29, 2019   By David A. Avila If anyone thought the new wave of young talented fighters coming from the amateur world signals a takeover, just hold on a minute. There are plenty of skilled veterans remaining to remind boxing fans that speed, power and youth are […]