The prominent train of thought was that Shawn Porter would be a stylistic nightmare for Andre Berto ahead of their crossroad clash. Those opinions were validated as Porter mauled and battered Berto, coming out on top over the faded ex-champ. Things got ugly early as both fighters got bloodied up by accidental headbutts caused by the hard charging Porter and Berto’s inability … [Read more...]
Koseki Wins 15th Defense: The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
WBC atom weight champion Momo Koseki (20-2-1, 7 KO’s) made quick work of Aisah Alico (5-5, 4 KO’s), scoring a second round knockout at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan in one of two world title bouts on the card. It was the 15th defense for the 32 year old champion, who has held the title since 2008. After losing back to back title opportunities in her fourth and fifth pro … [Read more...]
Farias Back on Top: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Former WBC world lightweight champion Erica Anabella Farias (21-1, 10 KO’s) won her second world title this past weekend, defeating Alejandra Marina Oliveras (31-2-2, 16 KO’s) by split decision to take home the WBC light welterweight crown in Cancun, Mexico. There was some odd scoring in the contest, as two judges saw the new champ edging it with scores of 97-94 and 97-93, … [Read more...]
Serrano Defends Lightweight Strap in September
Newly crowned WBO lightweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (21-1-1, 16 KO’s) isn’t wasting any time. The Brooklyn resident will make the first defense of her title on September 18th against Plattsburgh’s Jackie Trivilino (9-8-3, 1 KO). The bout will be the headlining attraction on Dmitriy Salita’s Star of David Promotions at the Master Theater in Brighton Beach, … [Read more...]
Serrano Wins Lightweight Title: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Brooklyn’s own Amanda Serrano (21-1-1, 16 KO’s) took a trip down south this past weekend and came back with the world lightweight championship. At Estadio F.A.B. in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Serrano faced WBO lightweight champion Maria Elena Maderna (13-9-3, 2 KO’s) in a scheduled 10 round contest that headlined the nights show. Maderna had been champion … [Read more...]