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Podcast – Pro Boxer Seniesa Estrada
by Wombat Sports
posted October 3, 2013 at 8:20pm

Having started her pro career at 2-0, 21 year old Seniesa Estrada worked her way from the tough streets of East L.A. to the pro boxing circuit. She represented Team USA in 2007 and 2009. She was also a PAL champion in California. We will talk to Estrada ...more

Signs Your Boxing Team is Coming Together
by The Glowing Edge
posted October 3, 2013 at 8:17pm

Are you hoping to get in the ring? There’s actually a way to know if the gym where you train will ever have a boxing team that you can learn and grow your game with… I train and also volunteer as a coach at a downtown boxing gym that serve...more

Kaliesha West Calls Out Mayweather: “Female Boxers Deserve Better”
by Wombat Sports
posted October 1, 2013 at 7:28pm

Only a few years ago, the women’s divisions of MMA were fighting to gain spots on MMA cards. Many felt these were “special treats” for the fans, and calling them “chick fights”. They have come a long way. From Invicta to the ...more

AIBA World Junior and Youth Championships - Ireland takes gold
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted September 30, 2013 at 8:01pm

Ciara Ginty 60kg GoldSixteen year old Ciara Ginty from Mayo won gold at the AIBA Women's Junior + Youth World Boxing Championships 2013 over the weekend - a huge achievement for Irish boxing. She was also picked as Best Junior Boxer out of 160 boxers from...more

Boxing Gold Medalist Katie Taylor Takes on AIBA/WSB
by Wombat Sports
posted September 25, 2013 at 9:33pm

Courtesy RTE.ie Irish boxer Katie Taylor wants to fight like the guys do, but the AIBA isn’t making it easy. Taylor has made comments last week about how the amateur boxing organization is currently prevent her, and other female boxers, the oppo...more

Louisiana Puts Moratorium on Fighters with Breast Implants
by Wombat Sports
posted September 13, 2013 at 6:30pm

A difference “enhancement” has come under fire in Louisiana. The Louisiana State Boxing and Wrestling Commission decided Wednesday to put a 60 day moratorium on MMA fighters, wrestlers, and boxers with breast implants. “If they want t...more

AIBA Boxing Adopts 10 Point Must System
by Wombat Sports
posted September 8, 2013 at 10:18am

The AIBA, the organization that oversees Olympic boxing, has made a drastic change in the scoring system they use. This week, they announced they will drop their current points scoring system to a modified version of the professional standard of the ...more

Shoot Boxing: Tsubaki Ooshima Draws with Yoshimi to Retain Atomweight Title
by Wombat Sports
posted September 4, 2013 at 8:56am

Courtesy e-Fight Japan J-Girls shootingboxing held a card this past weekend in Tokyo, Japan as atomweight champ Tsubaki Ooshima defended her title against Yoshimi. It was a back and forth battle between the two, the champion had used her spe...more

Women’s Future in Boxing Cemented at Beautiful Brawlers III
by Wombat Sports
posted September 3, 2013 at 8:44am

Some of the best current and up and coming boxing talent gathered Saturday for the third annual “Beautiful Brawlers” event in Redwood City, CA. It didn’t disappoint. Around 40 of some of the best amateur boxers in the U.S. gathered to...more

Beautiful Brawlers III Happens this Weekend
by Wombat Sports
posted August 30, 2013 at 7:24pm

One of the most popular amateur boxing events of the year will hit the Bay Area Saturday. The third annual Beautiful Brawlers event will see some of the best up and coming talent in the sweet science duke it out. A total of 20 matches are set, with a day...more

Putting Snap in Your Punch
by The Glowing Edge
posted August 12, 2013 at 9:19pm

Power is an open secret in boxing, and most fighters hear their coaches talking about “punching through” and “putting your body behind” a solid, powerful shot. But there is another, sneakier and equally effective method to score...more

Podcast – WBAN Head Sue Fox Talks Expanding Olympic Boxing Divisions
by Wombat Sports
posted August 10, 2013 at 8:49am

The head of the longest running site dedicated to women’s boxing, Sue Fox has been the voice of female pugilist for over 15 years. Her website WBAN.com has been the resource for the sport with daily updates and their own belts to crown the best of t...more

Podcast – Boxing Promoter/Trainer Terri Moss
by Wombat Sports
posted August 3, 2013 at 1:39pm

Former WIBF minimumweight champ Terri Moss has turned her love of boxing into several successful ventures. This includes her new gym Buckhead Fight Club, and Atlanta Corporate Fight Night, a tri-yearly event that takes local business professions and turns...more

“Fight Like a Girl” Boxing Documentary to Premier Saturday
by Wombat Sports
posted August 1, 2013 at 9:04pm

Four female boxers tell their story of struggles and success in the long awaited documentary “Fight Like a Girl” which will have its first screening in Hamilton, NY this coming Saturday. Maureen Shea, Jill Morley, Kimberly Tomes, and Susan Me...more

Boxer Heather Hardy Talks Recent Win; Promising Future
by Wombat Sports
posted July 31, 2013 at 10:14pm

Boxer Heather Hardy has proven that you can find success in fighting your 30′s. The undefeated 31-year-old pugilist recently got her sixth win with a TKO over Cassie Trost in New York this past week. She balances being a mom and being a trainer at ...more

The Most Critical Boxing Rule Every Fighter Should Follow
by The Glowing Edge
posted July 25, 2013 at 5:31pm

If you ask any ten boxers what the most important rule in boxing is you’ll hear things like “wear the right protective gear,”  ”find a coach you can trust,” or “learn the straight punches.” And all of those...more

Medal haul for Ireland at EU Women's Boxing Championships
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted July 9, 2013 at 8:02pm

Report from the Irish Amateur Boxing Association on the home-coming after the European Championships for the rather fabulous Women's team. EU champions: Kristina O’Hara, Jacqui Lynch,Grainne Gavin and Amy Broadhurst (PIC: IABA Michael Hade)The medal...more

4 Ways to Improve Your Boxing Starting Today
by The Glowing Edge
posted June 25, 2013 at 9:23pm

Sometimes you get in a rut at the gym. You work your way through the same tired-ass routine and come out feeling like you’re not making any major moves forward in your game. Sometimes it just takes a simple suggestion or a new idea to get you movi...more

Terri Moss Shooting Documentary/TV Pilot on Women’s Boxing
by Wombat Sports
posted June 24, 2013 at 7:26pm

Moss (left) Courtesy BoxingCentral.com.au Former world champion Terri Moss has been an icon of boxing in the Atlanta for the past decade and continues to make strides in the women’s divisions. Now, she is hoping to bring the sport back to the lim...more

Boxer Frida Wallberg Suffers Brain Hemorrhage After KO
by Wombat Sports
posted June 16, 2013 at 11:40am

Courtesy Aftonbladet.se After being knocked out by Diana Prazak Friday night in Stockholm, Sweden, Frida Wallberg is now fighting for her life. Wallberg suffered a brain hemorrhage after Prazak knocked her out in round 8. She was able to stumble to he...more

The MRS – June 7, 2013
by Wombat Sports
posted June 8, 2013 at 9:00am

Miscellaneous News Yoder This week’s episode of Janet TV’s “Women’s Fight Night” is posted with an interview with amateur MMA fighter and BJJ champion Ashley Yoder. You can watch it here. —– A big welcome to...more

What it takes to be a Cutman
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted June 5, 2013 at 9:17pm

When we think of the people who get fighters into the ring, the coach comes first to mind.But we don't always think of the cutman - the man or woman who keeps a fighter's skin together.In Ireland Joseph Clifford is trying to drag this ancient art kicking ...more

Weekend Report: Alexandra Buch Wins Featherweight Tourney; Seo Hee Ham Wins 106 JEWELS Crown
by Wombat Sports
posted May 27, 2013 at 9:29pm

Buch Courtesy Ground and Pound Germany There is a new featherweight to look out for. Alexandra Buch won a one-night tournament Friday at No Compromises MMA in Hamberg, Germany. Buch (now 8-2) defeated two fighters in one night to take the crown. What...more

Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Taylor to Try Pro Rules Boxing
by Wombat Sports
posted May 26, 2013 at 9:51am

One of the most popular boxers at the 2012 Olympics will try to test her skills against with pro rules, while keeping her amateur status. According to SportsNewsIreland.com, Katie Taylor’s coach and father Peter Taylor announced she will be a ...more

MMA & Boxing Weekend Results – Gadelha Stays Perfect; Holm Ends Boxing Career With Win
by Wombat Sports
posted May 13, 2013 at 9:50pm

Gadleha (White) Remains Undefeated Strawweight Brazilian Claudia Gadelha took her record to 9-0 this past weekend getting the unanimous decision win over Herica Tiburcio at Max Fights in Brazil. Gadelha will face #7 ranked Joanne Calderwood at InvictaF...more

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