Month: March 2003

One on One Interview with Cathy “Cat” Davis – by Sue TL Fox

Cathy “Cat” Davis was one of the best known women boxers from the 1970’s to early 1980’s.  Through the five years that WBAN has been on the net, it has received countless emails from long-time boxing fans of Davis.  And they would always ask the same question—What ever happened to Cat? Well, I am pleased

Five Women’s Matches to Be on 10–Bout Card

Five Women’s Matches to Be on 10–Bout Card MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (March 21, 2003) – One of the six women’s bouts on the 10-bout amateur boxing show to be held this Saturday at the Rave here has been canceled because one contestant, Natalie Gray, is prevented by snow from getting here from Denver. The other five female

Oh Mya—Here Comes Sumya (Sue-My-A) by Tom Foley

Today’s trivia question: What current female boxer holds four titles in three weight divisions? Think Sumya Anani, who Midwest boxing promoter Tony Holden refers to as “The best female fighter on the planet.” Anani, who had no amateur experience whatsoever, currently has a sparkling record of 21-1-1 9 KOs, including an unanimous 10-round decision over

Rush of Amateur Boxing Shows

  Rush of Boxing Shows Has Women in Training – by Bill Harris   MILWAUKEE, March 8, 2003 – In gyms around Wisconsin amateur boxers are honing their skills as opportunities to gain experience in the ring roll in. In March alone there are four in-state programs starting this Saturday in Eau Claire; then on to

Bill Easing Boxer Rules Awaits Re-Introduction

Bill Easing Boxer Rules Awaits Re-Introduction/by Bill Harris MADISON, Wisc., March 2, 2003 – Turmoil in the state capital here over budget problems, pay to play, casino gambling and other pressing topics has caused delays in plans by Assemblyman Pedro Colon (Dem – Milwaukee) to re-introduce a boxing bill that would relieve Wisconsin licensing bureaucrats of