Naoko Fujioka (13-1, 6 KO’s) came up big this weekend, travelling to Naucalpan, Mexico and scoring an upset split decision over home fighter and WBC International super flyweight title holder Mariana Juarez (40-8-3, 17 KO’s). Fujioka, a former two division world champion, edged Juarez by scores of 97:93, 98:93, and 94:96, controlling the latter half of what was a close contest … [Read more...]
The Ladies Join BKB: The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
Fans of the newly formed Big Knockout Boxing will have something to look forward to when the organization hosts its second event April 4th: the women will be joining the BKB ranks. It was announced late last week that Layla McCarter (36-13-5, 8 KO’s) and Diana Prazak (13-3, 9 KO’s) will face off in “the pit” to determine the first BKB women’s lightweight champion. McCarter … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: March 4th – 7th, 2015
3/4 – Liborio Solis (19-3-1, 9 KO’s) vs. Ronald Barrera (30-13-2, 18 KO’s) - Fantastic Casino de Albrook Mall, Panama City, Panama The former world super-flyweight champ, Solis continues to make inroads in the bantamweight division after vacating the WBA and IBF titles. Barrera’s failed in five attempts at world honors, and comes in off three losses. *Solis won via 10 round … [Read more...]
Bermudez Retains WBO Strap: The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
WBO super flyweight champion Daniela Romina Bermudez (17-3-2, 5 KO’s) successfully defended her title this past weekend, edging out challenger Vanesa Lorena Taborda (8-3) over 10 rounds in the headlining bout on a card in Maciel, Argentina. Final scores were 96:94 twice with one judge scoring the contest even at 95:95. Bermudez won the title a year ago, following a 16 month … [Read more...]
Braekhus Injury Update and The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
As reported Saturday night by The Boxing Tribune, world welterweight champion Cecilia Braekhus (27-0, 7 KO’s) retained the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF titles with a dominant performance over IBO and GBC title-holder Jennifer Retzke (15-2-1, 9 KO’s) in Denmark. During the contest, Braekhus injured her right foot and it’s being reported that she’ll be laid up for at least a … [Read more...]