Twenty three year old minimum-weight Yuko Kuroki (12-4-1, 6 KO’s) successfully defended the WBC minimum-weight world title for the first time in her home town of Fukuoka, Japan, scoring a close split decision over Katia Gutierrez (19-5, 4 KO’s). Kuroki, who took to the pro ranks at the age of 17, won the belt from Mari Ando in May. She had failed in two prior title contests … [Read more...]
Boxing’s “First Lady” Makes History: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
There’s only one “first”, and Saturday night at TAP 1 in Copenhagen, Denmark, boxing’s “First Lady” Cecilia Braekhus (26-0, KO’s) made boxing history as the first female fighter to unify all four championship titles when she defeated Ivana Habazin (13-2, 5 KO’s) on Sauerland Promotions “Nordic Fight Night” card. The undefeated champ came into the fight with three world … [Read more...]
Kuehne Wins Easily: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Triple world title holder Ramona Kuehne (22-1, 8 KO’s) successfully defended the WIBF, WBO, and WBF super featherweight championships Friday night against previously undefeated the lesser experienced Gina Chamie (8-1, 4 KO’s) at the MBS Arena in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. The fight brought little in the way of a challenge for the champion, who was taking part in her 12th … [Read more...]
Women’s Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Up
It was a good weekend for the ladies of the sport, five world titles at stake and some good all around action. Argentina got us started on Friday night in Buenos Aires, where the vacant IBF super featherweight world title was contested between Claudia Andrea Lopez and Maria Elena Maderna, both of Argentina. Maderna, coming in on a five fight win streak had a distinct height … [Read more...]