Featherweight champion Jelena Mrdjenovich (35-9-1, 19 KO’s) successfully defended the WBC title, stopping Francia Elena Bravo (19-5-2, 9 KO’s) in the ninth round at Hotel Sortis in Panama City, Panama. A six time world champion in multiple weight divisions, Mrdjenovich was making the second defense after regaining the belt from Melissa Hernandez in May of 2013. … [Read more...]
Video: Amateur Boxer Banned, Arrested After Assault on Referee
Croatian amateur boxer Vido Loncar has been banned for life after attacking a referee following a loss at the European Youth Championships. The Polish official was assaulted with close to 12 unanswered punches after stopping the light heavyweight contest in favor of Lithuanian Algirdas Baniulis, decision that Loncar obviously disdagreed with. Following the attack, Loncar … [Read more...]
Duer Retains WBO Strap, U.S. Women Win Three Gold in Mexico City: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
WBO bantamweight champion Carolina Raquel Duer (17-3-1, 5 KO’s) retained her title with a unanimous 10 round decision over Ana Lozano (8-2, 6 KO’s) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Duer won by a comfortable four point margin on two of the judges scorecards (six points on the third), but the champ didn’t escaped unscathed, leaving the bout with bruises and swelling under both eyes. … [Read more...]
Katie Taylor Serves as Toronto’s Grand Marshal
In 2011, Katie Taylor served as grand marshal at Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival Parade. This year, as Ireland’s 2012 Olympic gold medalist, Taylor will be serving as the grand marshal at Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Day parade to be held Sunday, March 16th. She stated via her Twitter account a few days ago, “Excited and honored to be Grand Marshal for the Toronto parade! Off to … [Read more...]
Kenny Egan to Run for Political Office
Irish boxing legend Kenny Egan is throwing his hat in the political ring. The Olympic silver medalist and 10 time Irish amateur title holder will be running for a seat at South Dublin County Council with Fine Gael, a center-right political party in the Republic of Ireland. The Clondalkin native will be hitting the campaign trail, seeking support and hearing about the issues … [Read more...]