Mariana “La Barbie” Juarez (38-7-3, 16 KO’s) returned to the ring this weekend, successfully defending the WBC International super flyweight title with a 10 round decision over boxer/Muay Thai fighter Buakaew OnesongchaiGym (6-2-1) in Jalisco, Mexico. Juarez had won the regional strap in July, outpointing Riyo Togo over 10 rounds in a rematch that stirred controversy before … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Up
Women’s world title action kicked off Thursday night in California. Crystal Morales (8-9-1, 1 KO) evened the score against Rhonda Luna (17-3-2, 2 KO’s), defeating her over 10 rounds and winning the vacant IFBA lightweight title. After suffering 3 consecutive losses in 2007, Morales was inactive for five years and returned in 2012 for one bout, she is now 2-2 since her return. … [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...]