(FEB 21, 2020) This year marks our seventh year anniversary since the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) became in existence. We have since inducted many of the top retired female boxers, and males who have contributed largely to the success of women’s boxing. In January of 2014, was our first announcement of the
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields not only is spearheading a new wave in women’s boxing, she has developed into a true role model for countless youths. Shields will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this Friday night in Salt Lake City, along with Class of 2018
(SEPT 14) Las Vegas, Nevada—Undisputed Women’s Welterweight World Champion ‘The First Lady’ Cecilia Braekhus, (34-0-0, 9 KO’s) was honored on Thursday afternoon, September 13 with a presentation of THE RING Magazine’s Women’s #1 Pound-for-Pound Title Belt. The presentation of the first belt of its kind was made by RING Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Doug Fischer in the Media Center
(MAY 6) Multi-world welterweight champion, Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus of Bergen, Norway entered the ring Saturday night, holding five of boxing’s most prestigious titles that include the WBC, IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO. Across the ring was Rhode Island’s own, Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis, a former WBC women’s champion, using her underdog role to fuel
(APR 27) On May 5, 2018, at the StubHub Center, in Carson, California, a high-profile women’s unified world title bout that will makes it’s debut in the first-ever history-making televised female bout live on HBO. The ten-round bout will feature undefeated multi-world champion Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus, who will be defending her IBF, IBO, WBA,
(FEB 14) Tickets for USA Boxing’s USA vs. Ireland Northeastern Boxing Tour’s second stop in Springfield, Mass. are now on sale. Being held at the MassMutual Center on Thursday, March 15, the night will be filled with excitement as an anticipated 10 bouts of boxing between the two powerhouse nations headline the evening, as well
(FEB 4) Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board decided to maintain the financial suspension of AIBA and demanded a new report on AIBA governance by April 30th. This decision was made despite AIBA’s fulfillment of the IOC’s request to submit a Progress Report outlining all steps AIBA was asked to take and continues
(JAN 27, 2018) – Associated Press) A boxing official described as “one of Uzbekistan’s leading criminals” by United States authorities has been named interim president of the Olympic sport’s governing body. The International Boxing Federation (AIBA) said its vice-president Gafur Rakhimov was promoted on Saturday after the “unexpected resignation” of interim leader Franco Falcinelli. “Rakhimov
(JAN 27, 2018) WBAN is publishing this press release from the US Treasury Dept, United States, in regards to Gafur Rakhimov who was recently appointed interim president of Olympic boxing’s governing body. 2/23/2012 – PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated seven key members and associates of the Brothers’ Circle
(JAN 9) The WBAN, one of the most highly-respected organizations in female boxing, has announced that their World Super Middleweight Championship belt will be on the line this Friday, January 12, when two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (4-0, 2 KOs) defends her WBC and IBF titles against undefeated mandatory challenger Tori Nelson (17-0-3,