In Buenos Aires, Argentina, IBF flyweight champion Leonela Paola Yudica (9-0-3) retained the world title when she and challenger Vanesa Lorena Taborda (8-4) fought to a 10 round draw in a bout that saw both fighters lose a point for fouling. It was the first defense for Yudica, who won the belt last December, defeating Gabriela Bouvier over 10 rounds. This was the second … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Up
A double header in Japan last Thursday, as WBC atom weight champion Momo Koseki (17-2-1, 4 KO’s) defeated Nora Cardoza (8-5-2, 4 KO’s) via 10 round decision to retain the world title. Koseki has been the reigning titlist since August of 2008, when she stopped Winyu Paradorn Gym in two rounds to win the belt. Since then she’s made 11 successful defenses, this bout included, with … [Read more...]