Tag Archives: Viviane Obenauf

Fighter Viviane Obenauf in Swiss Jail

Europe Reporting: Boxing Contender Obenauf Reportedly Jailed in Switzerland for Husband’s Murder   By Phil Woolever Sadly, what was probably the worst news in women’s boxing during 2020 exploded a few weeks before what holiday fireworks remained and hit long darkened skies.   Just as the often disastrous calendar finally came to an end, a […]

Prizefighter of the Year – Jessica McCaskill; plus more

Best in Prizefighting in 2020 – Jessica McCaskill and More   By David A. Avila It was a crazy year and despite the problems of the world some of the elite women prizefighters were able to share their talent. Here’s a look at some of those best moments. Prizefighter of the Year Jessica McCaskill When […]

Terri Harper Facing Her Toughest Test in Natasha Jonas?

Will Harper – Jonas be a Classic Battle or a Classic Blowout?   By Phil Woolever   Friday night’s intriguing clash between Terri Harper and Natasha Jonas at Matchroom’s Fight Camp in England could have all the ingredients of an instant classic.   Maybe.   Depending on how the overhead stars align at Brentwood, Essex, […]

Terri Harper vs Natasha Jonas

WBC and IBO Titlist Terri Harper Eager to Face Olympian Natasha Jonas on Friday   By David A. Avila Terri Harper defends the IBO and WBC super featherweight titles on Friday against Natasha Jonas in a clash between British stalwarts. The boxing world is watching. Harper, 23, (10-0, 5 KOs) is the youngest of the […]

France’s Lethal Maiva Hamadouche

Maiva Hamadouche Could Be The Most Dangerous Fighter in Women’s Boxing   By Phil Woolever   Present days are probably the most opportune times yet for female boxers.   In this scenario specifically, women who currently campaign around the lightweight to welterweight divisions have a promising amount of talented, marketable potential opponents and a steadily […]

Claressa Shields Hits L.A. and more female fight news

Claressa Shields On Female Tripleheader in L.A. and Female Fight News   By David A. Avila Claressa “T-Rex” Shields arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon, hopped in a car and drove to El Cholo’s restaurant where she met about a dozen media members to discuss her Southern California invasion. Flying coast to coast is […]

Ireland’s Katie Taylor vs. Chicago’s Jessica McCaskill

Chicago’s Jessica McCaskill vs. Ireland’s Katie Taylor
Chicago’s Jessica McCaskill chased and chased Ireland’s Katie Taylor on social media

Sulem Urbina in Las Vegas and Female Fight News for week of Dec. 4

Female Fight News for week of Dec. 4, 2017 Sulem Urbina   By David A. Avila America finally catches up. After years of female prizefighting from the U.S. taking a back seat to the rest of the world the women in the states are finally getting recognition. Two former amateur stars appear on major fight […]

Cindy Serrano and Female Fight News for week of Oct. 9, 2017

WBO featherweight titlist Cindy “Checkmate” Serrano meets an old foe of the family on Saturday at Barclays Center in her hometown of Brooklyn

Female Fight News week of Dec. 5, 2016

Female Fight News week of Dec. 5, 2016 – WBC Female Exhibition Honors the Late Grandpa Rangel. Instead of the usual slowing of boxing activities the women’s world of boxing seems to be thrusting into second gear. A female boxing exhibition in Westminster, California drew hundreds of fans who were able to meet several top […]