Tag: Boxing

Baumgardner Beats Mayer By Split-Decision

Baumgardner Beats Mayer By Split-Decision Alycia Baumgardner defeated her American rival Mikaela Mayer by a hotly-disputed split-decision tonight at the O2 Arena in London in an engrossing captivating affair and is now just one step away from full undisputed status at super-featherweight. Mayer got one judge on her side with a 97-93 scorecard, but the … Continue reading Baumgardner Beats Mayer By Split-Decision →

Shields vs Marshall & Mayer vs Baumgardner Preview

Shields vs Marshall & Mayer vs Baumgardner Preview By Rachel Aylett If boxing watchers were not won over to women's boxing by the epic Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano fight this past April, it's likely they never will be. That encounter still holds pole position as 2022's fight of the year. However, I would urge anyone still in doubt … Continue reading Shields vs Marshall & Mayer vs Baumgardner Preview →

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Shields vs Marshall

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Shields vs Marshall It has been a long time in the making, but in many ways, the time is right. Last week was a shambolic, distressing, shameful depressing week that highlighted everything that was wrong with boxing. This Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London we will get everything … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Shields vs Marshall →

Ginny Fuchs: “I want to get that belt from Marlen (Esparza), she’s been a rival since the amateurs.”

Ginny Fuchs: "I want to get that belt from Marlen (Esparza), she's been a rival since the amateurs." By Lewie Laing On Saturday night, American, Ginny Fuchs (1-0) will face Gemma Ruegg at the 02 Arena in London, as part of a historic event for boxing topped with the middleweight undisputed fight between Claressa Shields … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “I want to get that belt from Marlen (Esparza), she’s been a rival since the amateurs.” →

LUCY WILDHEART AND BILGENUR ARAS ADDED TO WASSERMAN BOXING EVENT IN FRANKFURT!

LUCY WILDHEART AND BILGENUR ARAS ADDED TO WASSERMAN BOXING EVENT IN FRANKFURT! Two future stars of female boxing will take center stage on the undercard of the huge Leon Bunn vs. Padraig McCrory IBO World light heavyweight championship showdown on October 22 at the Fabriksporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany presented by Wasserman Boxing in association with … Continue reading LUCY WILDHEART AND BILGENUR ARAS ADDED TO WASSERMAN BOXING EVENT IN FRANKFURT! →

Mayer vs Baumgardner Press Conference Quotes

Mayer vs Baumgardner Press Conference Quotes Mikaela Mayer “This is huge for me. I’ve said that I wanted to become undisputed. There’s a reason why I’ve called out Alycia and why I’ve called out all the champions. I think that I have been pushing for the biggest fights possible. But honestly, I don’t think you could … Continue reading Mayer vs Baumgardner Press Conference Quotes →

SPARKS FLY AT PRE-FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE: SHIELDS AND MARSHALL EXCHANGE WORDS IN INTENSE ENCOUNTER AHEAD OF SATURDAY NIGHT’S SHOWDOWN

SPARKS FLY AT PRE-FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE: SHIELDS AND MARSHALL EXCHANGE WORDS IN INTENSE ENCOUNTER AHEAD OF SATURDAY NIGHT’S SHOWDOWN BOXXER LEGACY: Shields vs Marshall takes place this Saturday, October 15 At The O2 London Claressa ‘GWOAT’ Shields and Savannah ‘The Silent Assassin’ Marshall had an intense encounter at today’s official pre-fight press conference in London, exchanging barbs back … Continue reading SPARKS FLY AT PRE-FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE: SHIELDS AND MARSHALL EXCHANGE WORDS IN INTENSE ENCOUNTER AHEAD OF SATURDAY NIGHT’S SHOWDOWN →

Natasha Jonas: “It’s huge. The biggest thing for every growing sport is visibility. The kids need to see it and know that is a place where women can be.”

Natasha Jonas: "It's huge. The biggest thing for every growing sport is visibility. The kids need to see it and know that is a place where women can be." Boxing reached a new low point last week. Adverse findings in a drugs test, attempts to carry on regardless left a dark stain on the sport … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “It’s huge. The biggest thing for every growing sport is visibility. The kids need to see it and know that is a place where women can be.” →