Great article but really not true; there are many players involved in the NPF that are not from the ...more
posted 08/26/14 at 1:28pm
on Softball Standouts Plourde and Prezioso Represent Atlantic 10, Exemplify Mid-Major Potential at Next Level
Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Taylor to Try Pro Rules Boxing
posted by Wombat Sports
Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 9:51am EDT
Wombat sports is dedicated to women in combat sports. Former news editor of “Fightergirls” MarQ Piocos has been covering Women’s MMA for over three years, having picked up coverage of wrestling, boxing, and grappling. It is his vision to bring some of the best coverage to help bring and promote the ever expanding popularity of women’s MMA, wrestling, and martial arts with some of the best writers and athletes.
Support women's sports and SHARE this story with your friends!
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 part of the World Series of Boxing. The match, which is sanctioned by the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA), will be under pro rules (no amateur protective gear) and will consist of eight 2 minute rounds. They score bouts with a 10 point must system.
AIBA created the WSOB so the amateur fighters can try pro rules boxing without forfeiting their opportunity to be in the Olympics. No word on if the match would simply be an one time event, or if they will be doing a complete division in the WSOB team tournament.
The hope was Taylor would be taking on IBA/WBF champ Holly Holm, but the AIBA blocked the idea, and Holm decided to retire from boxing to pursue MMA. Queen Underwood’s camp stated they weren’t interested in the fight.
An opponent will be announced in the next few months. The match will happen in late fall.
Support women's sports and SHARE this story with your friends!
Filed Under:
MORE ABOUT THIS AUTHOR:
Wombat sports is dedicated to women in combat sports. Former news editor of “Fightergirls” MarQ Piocos has been covering Women’s MMA for over th...
full profile
For more, visit MarQFPR's Full Profile
LATEST ARTICLES & POSTS
WNBA president Laurel J. Richie Finals press conference transcript
posted by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
Mon at 8:30pm
The Daily Swish: Elena Delle Donne 'uncertain' about Game 2 of WNBA Finals, NCAA coaching news
posted by Swish Appeal
posted by Swish Appeal
Mon at 12:32pm
All-Star Courtney Vandersloot makes WNBA Finals debut
posted by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
Mon at 12:14pm
The USA Basketball women's national team gears up for the 2014 FIBA World Championships
posted by Swish Appeal
posted by Swish Appeal
Mon at 12:12pm
Becky Hammon, Lin Dunn headline the WNBA's Inspiring Women Luncheon honorees
posted by Swish Appeal
posted by Swish Appeal
Sun at 3:05pm
Tamika Catchings, Candace Parker opt out of FIBA Worlds
posted by They're Playing Basketball
posted by They're Playing Basketball
Sun at 3:00pm
Video – InvictaFC 8 Pre-fight Interview with Champion Michelle Waterson
posted by Wombat Sports
posted by Wombat Sports
Sat at 5:27pm
-
RECENT COMMENTS
fstpitchbil says:Slickwillie32 says:
What she did I'd fantastic but she was still a good 14 seconds behind the winner and, really, the Ke...more
posted 07/22/14 at 4:04am
on 2 seconds, no finish clock picture, but satisfaction: Molly Huddle breaks her own ARmichaelharper696 says:
Does money make champions ! History have taught us that money does not means success overnight . Mos...more
posted 06/20/14 at 8:25pm
on Sparks need a change, but what kind?womentalksports says:congrats to Maria on her French Open win!!...more
posted 06/11/14 at 10:06pm
on Maria Sharapova Named The Face Of Avon Luck Fragrances
| SAUCUONY 500 MILE CHALLANGE |
| Daily Workout |
No one has commented on this yet. Be the first!