“We knew she was going to come to fight…She’s a Mexican fighter who’s very tough and experienced. I had to show her my power and my skills. I was glad to get 10-rounds in and I hope the fans enjoyed the fight.”-- Armand Serrano “I knew everything was against me and to win I had to knock her out. Unfortunately it didn’t happen today. I believe that after this fight, women … [Read more...]
Juarez Shuts Out Ozawa: The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
Former WBC world flyweight champ and current WBC International super flyweight titleholder Mariana Juarez (43-8-4, 17 KO’s) retained her belt with a shut out 10 round decision in Mexico City when she faced off against Tamao Ozawa (10-3, 3 KO’s) at the Arena Coliseo Saturday night. This was the seventh defense for Juarez, who easily out boxed the OPBF champ. Ozawa had won her … [Read more...]
Fujioka Tops Juarez, Rivas Beats Salazar: The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
Naoko Fujioka (13-1, 6 KO’s) came up big this weekend, travelling to Naucalpan, Mexico and scoring an upset split decision over home fighter and WBC International super flyweight title holder Mariana Juarez (40-8-3, 17 KO’s). Fujioka, a former two division world champion, edged Juarez by scores of 97:93, 98:93, and 94:96, controlling the latter half of what was a close contest … [Read more...]
Rivas, Miyao Retain World Titles: Women’s’ Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Yazmin Rivas (31-8, 9 KO’s) successfully defended the WBC bantamweight championship, defeating Susie Ramadan (23-2, 8 KO’s) for the second time, taking a unanimous 10 round decision at Auditorio Centenario in Durango, Mexico. This was Ramadan’s first contest in over two years, but the former IBF and WBC champion boxed well, and did her best to avoid the heavier shots of the … [Read more...]
Munoz and Rivas Win in Hidalgo: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Centro de Espectaculos in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo, Mexico hosted a nine bout card with five female contests included. Among them were two world title fights and a pair of former world champions in action. In one of the nights world title attractions, Zulina Munoz (42-1-2, 27 KO’s) successfully defended the WBC super-flyweight title against Renata Domsodi (12-5, 5 KO’s), scoring … [Read more...]