In what was more than likely (and hopefully) the final bout of her career, defending WBC super featherweight champion Frida Wallberg (11-1, 2 KO’s) was stopped in the eighth round by Los Angeles based Australian Diana Prazak (12-2, 8 KO’s) in Stockholm, Sweden on Friday night. As reported earlier by The Boxing Tribune HERE, the bout had life threatening consequences for … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Up
The WBO and WBA light flyweight world champion, Yesica Bopp (24-0, 11 KO’s), made a successful defense of her belts Saturday night in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bopp faced Carolina Alvarez (10-5-2, 7 KO’s), who was fighting in Argentina for the first time. The difference in skill was obvious from the start, as the champion used her superior technique, hand, and foot speed to … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Up
Keisher McLeod-Wells (6-2, 1 KO) got fight action going for the women this weekend. McLeod-Wells made a successful return to the ring after nearly a year off, defeating Canadian amateur champ Jacqueline Park (1-1) over six rounds in In Galati, Romania on Friday, undefeated WIBF world light welterweight champion Klara Svensson (7-0, 1 KO) added the WBC silver light … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Up
The world of women’s boxing saw two major world titles up for grabs this past weekend. Action started a day early in Puerto Rico, where PR Best Boxing hosted a show Thursday night, headlined by McWilliams Arroyo. The co-feature showcased the women’s WBO and WBA light flyweight champion, Yesica Yolanda Bopp (22-0, 10 KO’s) defending her title and undefeated record against … [Read more...]