Former light flyweight champ Esmeralda Moreno (33-8-1, 11 KO’s) became a two time, two-division world title holder this weekend when she defeated three belt champ Eva Voraberger (20-5, 10 KO’s) at the Admiral Dome in Vienna, Austria. Fighting in front of a home crowd, Voraberger was making the first defense of the IBO, WIBF, and GBU super flyweight titles she won in … [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...]
Rodriguez Retains IBF Title: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Headlining a two bout card in Chile, IBF bantamweight champion Carolina Rodriguez (13-0, 1 KO) made the second defense of the title against Dayana Cordero (13-5-1, 9 KO’s) at Polideportivo Estadio Nacional. Over the course of 10 close rounds, Rodriguez came out with a close split decision win, the difference being one point on the deciding judge’s scorecard. Rodriguez, … [Read more...]
Munoz and Rivas Win in Hidalgo: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Centro de Espectaculos in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo, Mexico hosted a nine bout card with five female contests included. Among them were two world title fights and a pair of former world champions in action. In one of the nights world title attractions, Zulina Munoz (42-1-2, 27 KO’s) successfully defended the WBC super-flyweight title against Renata Domsodi (12-5, 5 KO’s), scoring … [Read more...]
Braekhus defeats Lamare: Women’s Boxing-The Weekly Wrap Up
The “First Lady” of boxing, Cecilia Braekhus (24-0, 7 KO’s) successfully defended the WBA, WBC, and WBO welterweight championships with a shut-out, 10 round decision over Myriam Lamare (22-4, 10 KO’s) Saturday night in Frederikshavn, Denmark. The contest was the main support bout on the Nordic Fight Night card, headlined by Erik Skoglunds EBU-EU light heavyweight title defense … [Read more...]