Tag Archives: Marisa Portillo

The Return of Cecilia Braekhus and More Fight News

Cecilia Braekhus Returns, Sulem Urbina in NYC and More News    By David A. Avila (Photo by Al Applerose) After 21 months away from the prize ring Cecilia Braekhus, the Norwegian queen of boxing, returned to reclaim her former sizzle and status as one of the best female fighters in the world. It started in […]

Argentina’s Debora Dionicius Beats Mexico’s Fernandez to Keep IBF Title

Dionicius Beats Fernandez in Argentina, defends IBF Title   By Diego Morilla MALVINAS ARGENTINAS, Argentina – After an eight-month long hiatus marked by personal misfortunes, IBF super flyweight titlist Debora Dionicius returned to action and successfully defended her belt against Mexico’ Diana Fernandez in a wide unanimous decision after 10 championship rounds at the local […]

Claressa Shields Turns Pro on Ward-Kovalev & Female Fight News

Claressa Shields Turns Pro on Ward-Kovalev Card and Female Fight News   Las Vegas will be the site for the professional debut of two-time Olympian Claressa Shields. The home of mega slots, glitzy hotels and a town that never sleeps gets first crack at hosting the double gold medal winner when Shields makes her debut […]

Argentina’s Daniela Bermudez Beats Mariana “Barbie” Juarez in Mexico City

Argentina’s Daniela Bermudez Beats Mariana “Barbie” Juarez in Mexico City     Before a packed Arena Coliseo in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico, and televised by the biggest TV network in Mexico, Argentina’s Daniela “Bonita” Bermudez (21-3-2, 6KO) pulled an upset by closing the second half strong over the veteran Mariana “Barbie” Juarez (43-9-4, […]