Diana “La Bonita” Fernandez vs Debani Balderas in Juarez, Mexico By Felipe Leon A loss doesn’t mean an end to a career. A close disputed loss to a legend can even be better. That might be the case for 24-year-old Diana “La Bonita” Fernandez (20-3, 4KO) who in her last fight last […]
Lupe Martinez Holds Off Jessica “Kika” Chavez to Retain WBC Title By Felipe Leon Mexican veteran Jessica “Kika” Chavez had a dream of becoming only the second female fighter from Mexico to capture three world titles in as many divisions. She will have to try again. Tonight in her hometown of […]
Lupita Martinez vs Jessica “Kika” Chavez for WBC Super Fly Title By Felipe Leon There are two female fights in Mexican boxing lore by which all others are measured. In 2011 Ana Maria “La Guerrera” Torres and Jackie “Princesa Azteca” Nava faced each in two epic wars televised at a national level in […]
Torres vs Noriega For WBC Silver This Saturday Night In every sport there are traditional powerhouses whether they are teams, regions or even countries. For female boxing there might not be a bigger one than in Mexico at least when it comes to their respect for the sport. Last month’s Cecilia Braekhus unanimous […]
Female Prizefighting is Jamming in January and Female Fight News By David A. Avila One of the best female fighters in the world Layla McCarter headlines a Mayweather Promotions fight card on Thursday Jan. 17, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. McCarter (42-13-5, 11KOs) meets Argentina’s Yamila Reynoso (11-5-3, 8 KOs) at an […]
“Loba” Muñoz Returns This Saturday Night After more than a year and a half hiatus because of the birth of her second child, one of Mexico’s longest reigning world champion returns to the ring. This Saturday night in Mexico City and live in Mexico on the Azteca channel 31 year-old Zulina “Loba” Muñoz (48-2-2, […]
La Cobra and Female Fight News Nov. 5, 2018 By David A. Avila Southern California has another gem in the female fight world as Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz dismantled Ecuador’s Jhosep Vizcaino in two rounds to win by knockout. Interestingly, the tall speedy Ruiz dropped down in weight and could drop down even further. […]
Juarez Defends Against Bouvier in First Fight of 2018
By Felipe Leon
One thing needed to survive as a professional boxer, especially a female fighter, is confidence. The 38-year-old Mariana “Barbie” Juarez
Undoubtedly the year 2017 has been the best year ever for female prizefighting. It also brought forth a number of memorable moments.
Tsunami Tenkai Beats Carleans Rivas for Regional Title
Former WBA super flyweight champion Tsunami Tenkai of Tokyo beat Carleans Rivas