Brooklyn’s own Amanda Serrano (21-1-1, 16 KO’s) took a trip down south this past weekend and came back with the world lightweight championship. At Estadio F.A.B. in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Serrano faced WBO lightweight champion Maria Elena Maderna (13-9-3, 2 KO’s) in a scheduled 10 round contest that headlined the nights show. Maderna had been champion … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Memorial Day Weekend Wrap Up
Some good bouts took place on the women’s side of the sport this past weekend. In Mexico, WBC super flyweight champion Zulina Munoz (38-1-2, 25 KO's) made her second title defense against Soledad Macedo (11-9-1, 4 KO's). Munoz, who is also a former silver and youth bantamweight title holder, used her long jab and straight right to keep Macedo at a safe distance that had the … [Read more...]