Former WBC world lightweight champion Erica Anabella Farias (21-1, 10 KO’s) won her second world title this past weekend, defeating Alejandra Marina Oliveras (31-2-2, 16 KO’s) by split decision to take home the WBC light welterweight crown in Cancun, Mexico. There was some odd scoring in the contest, as two judges saw the new champ edging it with scores of 97-94 and 97-93, … [Read more...]
Holly Holm Joins UFC: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
It looks like Dana White has had a change of heart when it comes to Holly Holm. It was reported in March that the MMA kingpin had no interest in the 32 year old multiple world title holder but now, the former world boxing champion (boxing record 33-2-3, 9 KO’s) has joined White’s UFC. The Albuquerque fighter, who held titles both the junior welterweight and welterweight … [Read more...]