Category: WBAN Story

Behind the scenes with Sheree Johnson, filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor of the upcoming “Hit Like a Girl” Docu-Series – by Sue TL Fox

(MAY 2) Recently, I had the chance to spend time with Sheree Johnson, a filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor of the upcoming “Hit Like a Girl” Docu-Series. She traveled all the way from Florida to Portland, Oregon to meet up with me. Sheree is currently working on filming this exciting Docu-Series, which will showcase several talented

New Zealand’s Boxer: Geovana Peres

Geovana De Cassia Peres was born in Brazil, and is a citizen of New Zealand, with a pro record of 8-1-0 (1KO), having her last fight in 2019.  She had three (3) Amateur bouts, and in Kickboxing she has a 2-1-0 record. Titles held: 2016 New Zealand North Island Golden Gloves Gold medalist New Zealand

Blast From the Past: Laoma Byrd ran the Boxing Training Camp in the 1950’s

1952-  She ran the Boxing Training Camp in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Some of the boxers she handled included, Bob Montgomery, Johnny Bratton, Ezzard Charles, Jersey Joe Walcott and Gil Turner.  New Jersey Woman Owns and Operates Thriving Training Camp For Prize Fighters – article 1966 But times have changed and so has the “fairer sex.”

Jurgen Lutz a pioneering trailblazer from Germany

Jurgen Lutz passed away June 13, 2019, a pioneering trailblazer from Germany. He founded the iconic Bulldog Gym in Karlsruhe in 1982    He was a world leader in the martial arts world before he turned his attention to women’s boxing. As Regina Halmich mentor and coach he steered her in the way of success through

Artan Verbica – Official Boxing Manager and Matchmaker

Artan tells WBAN his story of being in boxing: I was born in Pristina, Kosovo, on 20th March, 1979. From childhood I had love and passion for sports. I was raised and educated in a sporting spirit. As a kid I played football, basketball, athletics, etc. Fate was not on my side to become a

Pat Orr photographer that began in the early 1980’s

Pat Orr began her  photography journey  in the early 80’s.  She began shooting weddings and portraits first in the beginning of her career. Then her sports photography came alive when her friend Cindi Wetmore started coaching field hockey and girls lacrosse at CNS high school. Orr said, “I got the contract to shoot all of

Biography: Diane Fischer of Dee Lee Promotions

Photo credit:  Diane Fischer – Courtesy to be published with biography Dee Lee…the mother…Dee Lee…the loving daughter…Dee Lee…the meat cutter…Dee Lee…Atlantic City’s hairdresser to the stars…Dee Lee…the community difference maker…and Dee Lee…the glamorous, fierce, groundbreaking boxing promoter.  Just who is the gorgeous red head named Dee Lee and why have so many people of all

For the History Books: Claressa Shields Wins “Best Boxer” Award at 2023 ESPYS Becomes First Female Boxer to Win the “Best Boxer” honor!

Boxing superstar Claressa “G.W.O.A.T.” Shields continued to make history this week, as the world’s top pound-for-pound women’s boxer was awarded the 2023 ESPY Award for “Best Boxer” prior to Wednesday’s award ceremony. Shields became the first ever female boxer to win the award that has been given out since 1993. “First I want to thank