In France, Nadia Hokmi (20-6-1, 9 KO’s) took a 10 round decision over Linda Soto (6-4, 3 KO’s) to win the vacant WBF bantamweight title. Hokmi, who has held the WIBF and WBF super flyweight belts had failed in multiple title shots prior to 2008 but has since been on a 10 fight winning streak including victories over Elena Reid and Julia Sahin. The knock on her is that she … [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...]