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...]
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...]
Holly Holm Retires: Women’s Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Up
IBA and WBF light welterweight champion Holly Holm (33-2-3, 9 KO’s) wrapped up her professional career Saturday night with a solid ten round decision over Mary McGee (20-2, 11 KO’s) at the Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico, retaining both of her world titles. Holm announced weeks ago that this would be her final bout before taking up a full time career in mixed martial … [Read more...]