Mariana “La Barbie” Juarez (38-7-3, 16 KO’s) returned to the ring this weekend, successfully defending the WBC International super flyweight title with a 10 round decision over boxer/Muay Thai fighter Buakaew OnesongchaiGym (6-2-1) in Jalisco, Mexico. Juarez had won the regional strap in July, outpointing Riyo Togo over 10 rounds in a rematch that stirred controversy before … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Up
The WBC super bantamweight title was up grabs this weekend as reigning title holder Alicia Ashley (19-9-1, 1 KO) defended against Chanttall Martinez (18-6, 7 KO’s) at Arena Roberto Duran in Panama. It was the second defense for Ashley, who has held the belt since 2011, winning a 10 round decision over Christina Ruiz where the vacant title was up for grabs. Martinez, a … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Final 2012 Wrap Up
In wrapping up 2012, we cover two weeks of women's boxing that took place over the holiday week: Last Friday, December 21st, Carolina Duer (14-3, 5 KO's) defeated Marcela Acuna (37-6, 17 KO's) over 10 rounds in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Duer is the current WBO female super bantamweight champion and has successfully defended the belt six times, though the title wasn't at stake … [Read more...]