Weekend results This weekend was light on women’s action. In Var, France, Saturday night,  jr. welterweight Myriam Lamare (16-2, 9 KOs) won a technical decision in three over Angel McKenzie (2-9), who dropped her ninth straight fight. It was Lamare’s second straight “victory” over McKenzie. Friday night at the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, Calif., bantamweight Kaliesha West (9-0, 1 KO) remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Elizabeth Villareal (5-7-3). Also on Friday, at the A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa, Fla., jr. lightweight Jenna Shiver (7-3-1, 3 KOs) KO’d a mismatched pro debuter, Renee Douglas (0-1) in the fourth. Saturday night's results Christensen dethroned: WBC Bantamweight Champ Anita Christensen (24-1, 8 KOs) lost her perfect record and title last night in Copenhagen, Denmark, losing a ten-round unanimous decision to little-regarded Galina Koleva Ivanova (9-6-2). Christensen was floored in the fourth round. Cards erad 100-89, 98-91 and 97-93. It was Christensen’s first loss in her eight-year pro career. . . . . . . In Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, featherweight Elina Tissen (7-2, 4 KOs) TKO’d overmatched Elena Dima (0-3) in the fourth round of a ten-round fight. Something called the "GBA" sanctioned the mismatch for one of their belts. . . . . . . On the undercard of the Abraham-Miranda fight, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., welter Cecilia Braekhus (8-0, 2 KOs) won a six-round unanimous decision over Nicole Woods (4-3). Results from Thursday, Friday At the Civic Centre in West Midlands, U.K., super bantam Lindsay Scragg (6-0, 3 KOs) outpointed Galina Gumliiska (8-15, 1 KO) over four rounds. . . . . . . Thursday night in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the Bricktown Plaza Hotel, in another mismatch, heavyweight Monica McGowan (13-3, 9 KOs) TKO’d pro debuter Gayle Eidschum (0-1) in the first round of a four-rounder; and Lisa Lamb (2-1, 1 KO) won a four-round unanimous decision over Alejandra Lopez (2-4). Holm dominates Sanders! Tonight at Isleta Resort & Casino: In a long-awaited showdown, two-plus years in the making, Albuquerque’s Holly Holm (22-1-2, 6 KOs) made it look easy, with a one-sided unanimous decision over Detroit’s Mary Jo Sanders (25-1, 8 KOs). Defending one of her IFBA title at 154, Holm won every aspect of the game, outpointing Sanders through ten rounds to win with scores of 98-92 twice and 97-93. The Fresquez-promoted, PPV-televised card aired three additional title fights, two of which ended by controversial split decisions. In an IFBA lightweight title defense, Chevelle Hallback (27-5-2, 11 KOs), of Tampa, Fla. defeated Jeannine Garside (7-1-1, 3 KOs), Ontario, Canada, unanimous split decision, with scores of 96-94 twice and, somehow, 99-91. In an IFBA jr. flyweight title fight, Wendy Rodriguez (19-4, 3 KOs), evened the score in a rematch against Hollie Dunaway (21-7, 10 KOs), of Van Buren, Ark., with scores of 94-96, 96-94 and 98-92. The opening title fight, for the 108-pound IFBA belt, ended with a clear-cut unanimous decision for Carino Moreno (17-1, 5 KOs), of Watsonville, Calif., over Hawaii’s Eileen Olszewski (5-1-1). Scores were 100-90 twice and 97-93.Scores were 56-55, 55-57 and 56-55 . . . CLICK HERE FOR FULL GALLERY Results from the Mohegan Sun IFBA World junior featherweight champion Lisa “Bad News” Brown (15-3-3, 4 KOs) retained her title with a unanimous decision over Alicia “Slick” Ashley (14-8-1, 1 KO). - - - - - - Jill Emery (9-2, 3 KOs) won the vacant IFBA welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Angel Martinez (6-5-1, 1 KO). - - - - - - Las Vegas’ undefeated mega-star Melinda Cooper (19-0, 11 KOs) TKO'd Donna “Nature Girl” Biggers (19-8-1, 16 KOs) in the fourth round. - - - - - - Elena Reid (19-4-6, 5 KOs) and Ava Knight (3-0-2) fought a six-round draw. - - - - - - Ela Nunez (7-3, 2 KOs) won a six-round unanimous decision over Jeri Sitzes (14-8-1, 6 KOs). "Finally!" at the scales From the Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque for tomorrow night's PPV-televised "Finally!" card. Holly Holm 150.5 vs. Mary Jo Sanders 152.25 Chevelle Hallback 132 vs. Jeannine Garside 132 Wendy Rodriguez 101 vs. Hollie Dunaway 104 Eileen Olszewski 107.75 vs. Carina Moreno 107.75 CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERY Weights from Mohegan Sun Lisa Brown 121. 75 vs. Alica Ashley 121.75 (IFBA World Junior Featherweight Championship) Jill Emery 146.25 vs. Angel Martinez 146.75 (IFBA World welterweight chamionship) Elena Reid 126 vs. Ava Knight 124.75 Jeri Sitzes 126 vs. Ela Nunez 124.75 Melinda Cooper 120 vs. Donna Lee Biggers 120 - - - - - - “FSN’s BEST DAMN CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT NIGHT PERIOD” Thursday, June 12, 2008 Mohegan Sun Events Center, Uncasville, Connecticut Promoter: Cappiello Boxing Tickets: $10.00, $25.00 and $40.00 and on sale at the Mohegan Sun box office or online at www.mohegansun.com. Television: Fox Sports Net (8 PM/ET) First bout at 7 PM/ET, followed by the first of three scheduled televised bouts beginning at 8 PM/ET. 'Finally's' final presser A gentleman’s bet between two trainers might’ve stolen the show at today’s final press conference for the “Finally!” card, held at Isleta Casino outside Albuquerque, but it did little to detract from the anticipation shown by eight of the continent’s top female fighters, in regard to their respective showdowns Friday night . . . . Click here for more Ali camp expresses interest in Holm-Sanders The camp of Laila Ali has expressed interest in Ali possibly fighting the winner of the Holly Holm-Mary Jo Sanders fight on Friday, sometime next year. Stay tuned . . . Holm, Sanders speak out Holly Holm (21-1-2, 6 KOs), of Albuquerque, and Detroit’s Mary Jo Sanders (25-0, 8 KOs), participated today in a national teleconference. On Friday, the two will square off in a battle of pound-for-pound supremacy, at Isleta Casino & Resort. ------ Is training the same for this fight, as any other? Sanders: “This is for pound-for-pound supremacy. It’s not the same. This has put me at a totally different level. I’ve been sparring 30-40 rounds a week, with southpaw Damien Fuller. I’ve taken training the nth degree, and then some. This is the big one.” ------ Holm: “I’ve done things a little different, but as far as overtraining, I’ve been careful not to overtrain. I train at a high pace already. It’s been more intense, but I haven’t been adding workouts. … I know this is the biggest fight of my career.” ------ Comments from the trainers Jimmy Mallo, Sanders’ trainer: “Holly is a very good fighter … but Mary Jo is a great fighter. They know they’re in deep water, because Mary Jo is the whole package. She’s an adaptable fighter. She’s in a different league. I’ll bet [Mike Winkeljohn] right now--$5,000 on a gentleman’s bet. That’s how sure I am. I’m not bragging—I can back it up. Holly has no chance of winning this fight.” ------ Mike Winkeljohn, Holms’ trainer: “If could find a line on this fight somewhere, I’d put a whole bunch of money on Holly.” Emery-Martinez added to June 12 show An IFBA World welterweight title fight between Jill Emery and Angel Martinez has been added to Thursday night’s (June 12) Fox Sports Net’s Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period card at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. - - - - - - IFBA World junior featherweight champion Lisa “Bad News” Brown (14-3-3, 4 KOs) and challenger Alicia “Slick” Ashley (14-7-1, 1 KO) headline Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period, presented by Cappiello Boxing in association with Hollybrook Regency, Inc., in the 10-round main event. - - - - - - Emery-Martinez for the vacant IFBA World welterweight championship replaces the 10-round co-feature with Elena “Baby Doll” Reid (9-4-5, 5 KOs) defending her IFBA World flyweight crown. Reid’s original opponent, Russian invader Anastasia Toktaulova (12-8, 2 KOs), failed to get her visa issued and her replacement, Crystal Hoy, wasn’t approved because she’s still under suspension. Emery was already on the June 12th show, scheduled to face Crystal Nickel in a 6-round bout, but she gladly accepted a world title shot against Martinez. Reid now faces undefeated Ava Knight (3-0-1) in a 6-round non-title fight. - - - - - - Las Vegas’ undefeated mega-star Melinda Cooper (18-0, 10 KOs) fights for the first time in nearly 18 months versus KO artist Donna “Nature Girl” Biggers (19-7-1, 16 KOs), of Shelby, North Carolina, in a special 6-round junior featherweight bout. Also on the undercard in a 6-rounder, junior featherweight contender Jeri Stizes (14-7-1, 6 KOs), of Springfield, Missouri, takes on always tough Ela “Bam Bam” Nunez (6-3, 2 KOs), fighting out of Jamestown, New York. - - - - - - All bouts and fighters are subject to change. Tickets are priced at $10.00, $25.00 and $40.00 and on sale at the Mohegan Sun box office or online at www.mohegansun.com. Experts pick winner of Holm-Sanders "Finally" is all set to go Friday June 13 at the Isleta Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The IFBA light middleweight title bout between Holly Holm and Mary Jo Sanders has been much discussed and everyone has opinions and comments to spare. Experts, fighters, and writers and boxing industry professionals offered their predictions and comments on the main event for all to read and further discuss . .. . Click here for more Moreno on the rise! “You ain’t lookin’ at no ordinary woman when you look at Carina Moreno,” boasts the boisterous “Repo” Ricky Steve, who, along with Rick Noble, manages the 5’0”, 105-pound world champion. “She’s got the power of a man-woman. And when she boxes? You’re looking at ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley.” . . . Click here for more Historic women's boxing next week! Women’s boxing history will be made next month when an all-women’s pay-per-view card, “Finally,” is supported the night before by an all-women’s nationally televised show, Fox Sport Network’s Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period. A total of six world championship bouts will be held for seven different world titles – 6 International Female Boxers Association (IFBA) and one International Boxing Association (IBA). . . . Click here for more Is Crystal Hoy the best kept secret? The best kept secret in women’s professional boxing today, Crystal Hoy, will not be a mystery to her next opponent, IFBA World flyweight champion Elena “Baby Doll” Reid, in their 10-round title fight on Thursday night, June 12 on Fox Sports Net’s Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period card at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. . . . Click here for more Moreno-Olszewski: Size doesn't matter Popular WBC mininumweight champion Carina “La Reina” Moreno is a prime example of good things coming in small packages. The 5-foot, barely over 100-pounds Moreno (11-1, 5 KOs) faces WIBA flyweight title-holder and former New York Knicks dancer, Eileen “The Hawaiian Mongoose” Olszewski (5-0-1), fighting out of New York City by way of Honolulu, in a 10-round fight June 13 for the IFBA junior flyweight crown on the “Finally” pay-per-view show, airing live (10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT) from Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico . . . Click here for more Barber stops Delgado Jennifer “Razor” Barber, of Northridge, Calif., not only put former IFBA titleholder, Adriana Delgado’s comeback on ice, but she sliced and diced the former champion so badly, Delgado’s corner had no choice but to throw in the towel early in round three. . . . Click here for more Holm & Villasenor: A fighter's love story Women’s professional boxing champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm and her boyfriend, MMA star Joey Villasenor, met in an Albuquerque gym, where today they train and spar with each other as they both prepare for upcoming career-defining fights . . . . Click here for report Guerrero in Moreno's corner IBF featherweight champion Robert "The Ghost " Guerrero has witnessed Carina Moreno’s (17-1, 5 KO) skill in the gym and seen several of her fights. He has no doubt she will emerge from her June 13 IFBA title match against Eileen Olszewski ( 5-0-1) as the champ when they meet June 13 on "Finally" the all women’s championship pay per view in Albuquerque, NM at the Isleta Resort Casino . . . . Click here for more Weekend results Saturday night in Nairobi, Kenya: Rukia Nasirite (3-6-1) won a four-round decision over Christine Auma (0-1). Dunaway on ESPN Tune in to Hollie"Hot Stuff" Dunaway live Friday night at 11 PM Pacific time on ESPN Radio 1100AM as she visits with host Rick Rosen on "GoodSports" , direct from the Sports Book at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Hollie, the current WIBF-GBU and WIBC minimumweight, and NABF flyweight champion faces IBA junior flyweight champion Wendy Rodriguez in a rematch Friday, June 13 for the vacant IBA straw weight title on "Finally", the all women's championship boxing PPV in Albuquerque, NM. Hollie won their last bout, so expect sparks to fly with a title on the line! For more information on this fight and the entire "Finally" card, visit www.holmvssanders.com Listeners can also call in and talk to Hollie about her upcoming title clash with Wendy Rodriguez- the number to call is 702-364-1100. Garside refuses to lose against Hallback Josh Canty, Jeannine Garside’s (7-0-1, 3 KO) trainer, is preparing the WIBA featherweight champ for her June 13 IFBA title clash with Chevelle Hallback, (26-5-2, 11 KO). - - - - - - Canty acknowledges Hallback is a fast starter, noting the first round between Hallback and Melissa Hernandez, when Hernandez was staggered early and hung on to fight Hallback to an entertaining draw. "Jeannine will have to weather the storm but she brings amateur skills, and great speed to combat Chevelle," Canty said. "While Chevelle will get her shots in, Jeannine isn’t going anywhere. She will look to use her speed, counter punch and make her miss." - - - - - - "Jeannine Garside is NOT looking to suffer her first loss against Chevelle Hallback. Jeannine is ready to battle anything Chevelle puts in front of her. Jeannine is going to put on a show that proves she is among the elite in women’s boxing. Chevelle has great heart, but I’ve never seen anything like Jeannine’s heart and desire to win and be the best. I hope Chevelle at least brings the game she brought against Hernandez because this fight has the potential to be the fight of both their lives." - - - - - - Garside and Hallback collide for the IFBA lightweight championship when "Finally" brings the best of women's championship boxing to PPV live from the Isleta Resort Casino in Albuquerque on Friday, June 13, at 10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT. Produced and distributed by Integrated Sports, "Finally" will be available for live viewing on cable and satellite pay-per-view in the United States via iN Demand, TVN and DirecTV and in Canada, via Shaw Communications and StarChoice, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. Tickets, priced at $50, $100, $150, $200, $350 and $500.00, are available at the Isleta Casino and Resort box office, www.tickets.com or at Fresquez Productions, Inc., (508.884.7484). For more information visit www.fresquezproductions.com or www.holmvssanders.com. Doors open at 5:30 PM/MT, first bout 7:00 PM/MT, first televised bout 8:00 PM/MT. Garside refuses to lose against Hallback WBO, WBA and IBA lightweight champ Nate Campbell spoke out on the upcoming IFBA title fight between Chevelle Hallback (26-5-2) and Jeannine Garside (7-0-1) on June 13, at the Isleta Casino Resort in Albuquerque, NM on the Fresquez Promotions "Finally" women’s championship PPV. - - - - - - "Chevelle is more than just a fighter, she’s a friend I love and respect," Campbell said, "But she’s also as tenacious as they come. She can be as mean as they come, too. Chevelle is very competitive, and a good fight will make Chevelle do what she’s gotta do." - - - - - - With Garside’s 40-5 amateur record and her 7-0-1 record in the pros, Campbell realizes she brings a lot of experience to the ring, but he knows about Chevelle’s skill first hand. "You know Chevelle is my sparring partner," he stated. " Chevelle can do it all and do anything in the ring she has a mind to. She is one of the best fighters of her era. She lost to Luica Rijker in only her second pro fight and beat Emiko Raika in Japan -- I was in her corner. Chevelle has experience out of this world and you can’t ask for much more than that." - - - - - - Along with experience against such tough fighters as Rijker, Campbell reminds Garside that Chevelle also comes to the ring with equal ability in both hands. "She better be careful," Nate warned. "Chevelle can punch with both hands. If they’re looking for a faded warrior to put Garside on the map with a win, I don’t see it being Chevelle Hallback. I don’t believe any woman can beat her at 100-percent." - - - - - - Garside and Hallback collide for the IFBA lightweight championship when "Finally" brings the best of women's championship boxing to PPV live from the Isleta Resort Casino in Albuquerque on Friday, June 13, at 10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT. Produced and distributed by Integrated Sports, "Finally" will be available for live viewing on cable and satellite pay-per-view in the United States via iN Demand, TVN and DirecTV and in Canada, via Shaw Communications and StarChoice, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. Tickets, priced at $50, $100, $150, $200, $350 and $500.00, are available at the Isleta Casino and Resort box office, www.tickets.com or at Fresquez Productions, Inc., (508.884.7484). For more information visit www.fresquezproductions.com or www.holmvssanders.com. Doors open at 5:30 PM/MT, first bout 7:00 PM/MT, first televised bout 8:00 PM/MT. Weekend results Sunday in Seoul, South Korea: Japan’s Manami Arima (10-3, 3 KOs) won the IFBA bantamweight title with a ten-round unanimous decision over Eun-Young Kim (8-3). - - - - - - Saturday in Liege, Belgium: jr. middleweight Diane Swchachoffer (1-0) won her debut with a six-round majority decision over Jessica Balogun (4-1, 1 KO). - - - - - - Saturday night in Bayern, Germany: welterweight Cecilia Braekhus (7-0, 2 KOs) won a six-round unanimous decision over Adelita Irizarry (4-2, 2 KOs). - - - - - - Friday night at the Italian Cultural Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: featherweight Ayana Pelletier (2-1, 2 KOs) TKO’d Wendy Roy (0-4) in two rounds. - - - - - - Friday night in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany: Ramona Kuehne (11-0, 3 KOs) won the vacant WIBF lightweight belt with a ten-round split decision over Galina Ivanova (8-6-2). On the same card, super bantamweight Esther Schouten (20-4-1, 9 KOs) won an eight-round unanimous decision over Galina Gumliiska (8-14, 1 KO). - - - - - - Friday night in Hidalgo, Mexico: featherweight Jessica Villafranca (2-0) won a four-round split decision over Elizabeth Herrera (0-1). - - - - - - Friday night Albany, New York at the Washington Avenue Armory: welterweights Elizabeth Mooney (5-3-1, 2 KOs) and Miriam Brakache (5-6-1, 1 KO) fought an eight-round draw. Kentikian destroys Ortega The “Killer Queen“ Susi Kentikian successfully defended her WBA and WIBF flyweight belts in the very first round against American Mary Ortega at the Brandberge Arena in Halle an der Saale. After a slow start, which saw both fighters trying to get into their rhythm, it was Kentikian who got off first. A quick combination punctuated by a short right hand to the jaw sent Ortega down for the first time in the fight. The challenger was able to get up but was unable to defend herself against the overwhelming Kentikian. Seconds later, she went down again. Another barrage of punches forced the referee to call a halt to the action at 1:53 minutes of the round. Kentikian won in a stunning fashion, although unexpected, she run over her foe. Most experts expected a close, hard-fought battle but the “Killer Queen” provided a quick and brutal beatdown. She stays unbeaten and is now 21-0 with 16 KOs. Ortega falls to 29-5-2. On the same card, Female GBU flyweight titleholder Viktoria Milo (19-6, 5 KOs) won an eight rounder over Svetla Taskova (4-21-1, 1 KO) by scores of 78-74, 78-76, 78-74. Weekend results Saturday night in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany: welterweight Jessica Balogun (4-0, 1 KO) defeated Susanne Breuer (0-1) by second round TKO. - - - - - - Friday night in Rio Negro, Argentina: bantamweight Verena Crespo (3-2-1, 1 KO) won a four-round unanimous decision over Maria del Carmen Montiel (2-12, 1 KO). - - - - - - Friday night in Tampa, Fla., at the A La Carte Event Pavilion: super featherweight Adwickie Lopez (1-0) won a four-round decision over Jenna Shiver (5-3-1, 1 KO). - - - - - - Thursday night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tulsa, Okla.: bantamweight Stephanie Dobbs (25-26-4, 14 KOs) defeated Salina Jordan (2-4, 1 KO) by second round TKO. Kentikian, Ortega make weight Susi Kentikian 111.9 vs Mary Ortega 110.2 (WBA/WIBF flyweight world championship) Photo by Eroll Popova Braekhus returns May 17 Cecilia Braekhus is eager to continue her march up the rankings on May 17 when she takes on Adelita Irizarry in Bayreuth. The First Lady (6-0, 2 KOs) is looking for her seventh win in as many fights. “I can´t wait to get back into the ring,” she said. “I have learned so much in practice and now I want to use it in the ring.” Earlier this year, the Scandinavian beauty became the first lady fighter ever to be signed by Sauerland Event. Trained by Ulli Wegner, she has turned into a huge fan and media darling. (More) Rodriguez-Dunaway rematch on 'Finally' card IBA junior flyweight champion Wendy “Little Thunder” Rodriguez will be seeking revenge June 13 when she fights one of only four opponents to ever defeat her, Hollie “Hot Stuff” Dunaway, in their 10-round bout for the vacant IBA strawweight belt on the “Finally” pay-per-view event, airing live (10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT) from Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rodriguez (18-4, 3 KOs), of Los Angeles, lost an eight-round decision March 15, 2007 to Dunaway (21-6, 10 KOs), the reigning WIBF-GBU/WIBC minimumweight title-holder and NABF flyweight champion, fighting out of Las Vegas by way of (Van Buren) Arkansas. “I hadn’t fought in more than a year,” Wendy explained. “I thought we were fighting at 102-pounds, so I got down to that weight, but they upped it to 105, and then 107. I took the fight anyway but mentally I wasn’t into it. I was real rusty.” “Finally,” promoted by Fresquez Productions, Inc., is being produced and distributed by Integrated Sports for live viewing in the United States and Canada (10 PM/ET) on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN, Shaw Communications, DirecTV, Bell Expressvue and StarChoice for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. Hallback-Garside potential Gatti-Ward war! Four-time world champion Chevelle “Fists of Steel” Hallback (26-5-2, 11 KOs) is one of the most recognizable, experienced and respected woman boxer in the world. Her June 13 showdown against WIBA featherweight champion Jeannine “G9” Garside (7-0-1, 3 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature feature for the vacant International Female Boxers Association (IFBA) lightweight championship on the “Finally” pay-per-view event, airing live (10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT) from Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, not only figures to be a candidate for Fight of the Night, it also has all the makings of a female version of Gatti-Ward. “Finally,” promoted by Fresquez Productions, Inc., will be produced and distributed by Integrated Sports for live viewing in the United States and Canada (10 PM/ET) on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN, Shaw Communications, DirecTV, Bell Expressvue and StarChoice for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. - - - - - - Tickets, priced at $50.00, $100.00, $150.00, $200.00, $350.00 and $500.00, go on sale March 18 at the Isleta Casino and Resort box office, www.tickets.com or at Fresquez Productions, Inc. (508.884.7484). For more information go to www.fresquezproductions.com or www.holmvssanders.com. Doors open at 5:30 PM/MT, first bout 7:00 PM/MT, first televised bout 8:00 PM/MT. Weekend results Saturday night in Sachsen, Germany: light flyweight Kirstin Schoenig (9-5, 3 KOs) defeated unwon Evgenia Zablotskaja (0-4) by a four-round majority decision. - - - - - - Saturday night in Queretaro, Mexico: In a ten-rounder for the WBC super flyweight belt, Ana Maria Torres (15-3-2, 10 KOs) drew with Myung Ok Ryu (5-0-1, 3 KOs). - - - - - - Saturday night in Tunica, Mississippi, at Fitzgerald's Casino: jr. middle Nicole Woods (4-2) defeated Carrine Hamlett (0-2-1) by a four-round unaimous decision. - - - - - - Saturday night at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, W.V.: Christina Leadbeater (1-0) won her pro debut with a decision over Valerie de Frietas (0-1). - - - - - - Saturday night in Lusaka, Zambia: In a GBU super featherweight title fight, Esther Phiri (7-3-1, 2 KOs) defeated Elina Tissen (6-2,3 KOs) with a ten-round unanimous decision. 2 IFBA title fights on FSN June 12 Double-barreled International Female Boxers Association (IFBA) world championship action heads East on Thursday, June 12 for a show airing on Fox Sports Net’s Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. IFBA World junior featherweight champion Lisa “Bad News” Brown (14-3-3, 4 KOs) defends her title belt against Alicia “Slick” Ashley (14-7-1, 1 KO) in the 10-round main event. IFBA World flyweight champion Elena “Baby Doll” Reid (19-4-5, 5 KOs) puts her crown on the line versus Anastasia Toktaulova 12-8, 2 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature. - - - - - - Las Vegas’ unbeaten star Melinda Cooper (18-0, 10 KOs) returns on the undercard after nearly 1-1/2 years of inactivity to take on knockout specialist Donna “Nature Girl” Biggers (19-7-1, 16 KOs) in a special six-round junior featherweight bout. Jeri Stizes (14-7-1, 6 KOs), of Springfield, Missouri, is matched in a six-round bout on the June 12th card against Ela “Bam Bam” Nunez (6-3, 2 KOs), fighting out of Jamestown, New York. Another six-round bout will soon be announced. Go to www.ifba.com for more information. The undercard will start a 7 PM/ET, followed by the first of three scheduled televised bouts beginning at 8 PM/ET. Mukami-Achieng on May 3 Kenyan Middleweight prospect Charity Mukami [1-1] is set for a second date with former GBU Middleweight Champion Conjestina Achieng [14-4-3]. On 3rd May the two will face off in a 6 round non title fight. This is going to be the second time the boxers step into the ring together. Their first meeting in December 2007 was an exciting match with many fans thrilled at the newcomer's fluidity in the boxing ring. Charity ran circles around the former champion and managed a draw score from one judge. Conjestina is fresh out of a 3rd round stoppage of another Kenyan Patroba Lihavi [0-1] on the 19th of April 2008. That fight was Lihavi's professional debut 'I am in a better position to win this rubber match' the soft spoken Mukami said. I learnt a lot about her style last year, and we have been working on how to overcome her approach. She said at a press breakfast at the New Babylon Casino in the 680 Hotel, Nairobi. The event will be promoted by Solid Rock Boxing Promotions at the KICC Amphitheatre. Garside hyped for June 13 title fight The much touted Fight of the Night candidate on the June 13th “Finally” pay-per-view event, airing live (10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT) from Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, is the 10-round co-feature for the vacant International Female Boxers Association (IFBA) lightweight championship between WIBA featherweight champion Jeannine “G9” Garside (7-0-1, 3 KOs) and WIBA & IBA junior lightweight title-holder Chevelle “Fists of Steel” Hallback (26-5-2, 11 KOs). - - - - - - The Fresquez Productions, Inc.-promoted “Finally” will be produced and distributed by Integrated Sports for live viewing in the United States and Canada (10 PM/ET) on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN, Shaw Communications, DirecTV and StarChoice for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. - - - - - - For more info, go to www.holmvssanders.com Weekend results Saturday night in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Flyweight Yesica Yolanda Bopp (4-0, 2 KOs) won a four-round unanimous decision over Natalia del Pilar Burga (1-1). - - - - - - Saturday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil: jr. welterweight Duda Yankovich (11-0, 5 KOs) remains undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Darys Pardo (19-5-3, 15 KOs). On the same card, jr. welterweight Tatiana Giordano (3-0, 3 KOs) KO'd Shirley Gutierrez (0-4) in one; jr. welter Leticia Rojo (3-3, 2 KOs) was KO'd in round four by Silvana Lima da Silva (1-0, 1 KO); and bantamweight Simone Da Silva Duarte (7-0, 2 KOs) won an eight-round unanimous decision over debuter Valeria dos Santos (0-1). - - - - - - Saturday night in Germany: super flyweight Magdalena Meyerdiercks (7-0, 3 KOs) won a six-round unanimous decision over Juliette Winter (3-6-1). - - - - - - Saturday night in Riga, Latvia: Welterweight Natalija Dolgova (4-3) won a decision over Lana Anokhina (0-1). - - - - - - Saturday night in Rotterdam, Netherlands: Arlene de Freitas (1-0) won her debuter with a decision over Petra Jachmanova (2-17-2). - - - - - - Saturday night in Trinidad and Tobago: Minimumweight Ana Hernandez (7-2, 4 KOs) won a seventh round TKO over Olga Julio (2-5-1, 1 KO). - - - - - - Saturday night in Gary, Indiana at the Majestic Star Casino: Lightweight Mary McGee (14-0, 8 KOs) TKO'd Renee Richardt (11-6-1, 4 KOs) at 1:22 of round one of a sixer. - - - - - - Friday night in Germany: jr. welters Nadja Decker (0-0-1) and Marina Kohlgrueber (0-0-1) fought a four-round draw. - - - - - - Friday night in London, England: lightweight Laura Saperstein (3-0) won a four-round decision over Kristine Shergold (0-0-1). Rakoczy wins; Morena-Kim nixed Thursday night at the Tachi Resort & Casino in Lemoore, Calif.:The WBC minimumweight title fight between Carina "La Reina" Moreno and Dan-Bi Kim was cancelled 30 minutes before they were scheduled to step into the ring due to an error in paperwork questioning Kim's age. Kim's age was listed as 17 on the paperwork when she was originally thought to be 19. In the co-feature, Jessica Rakoczy (29-3) won a shutout eight-round decision over Cindy Serrano (15-3-1) with scores of 80-72 x 3. Weigh-in results From the Tachi Resort & Casino in Lemoore, Calif., for tonight's fights: Carina "La Reina" Moreno 104 vs. Dan-Bi Kim 104.5 For the WBC/WIBA jr. flyweight title Jessica Rakoczy 132 vs. Cindy Serrano 132.5 For the NABF lightweight title Photos by Jan Sanders Weekend Results Saturday night in Dusseldorf, Germany: In a WIBF International jr. flyweight title, Julia Sahin (20-0, 2 KOs) won a ten-round unanimous decision over Yahaira Martinez (7-2, 4 KOs). - - - - - - Saturday night in Lovasbereny, Hungary: Flyweight Beatrix Farago (8-3-1, 2 KOs) won a ten-round unanimous decision over Gabriella Insperger (4-8, 3 KOs). - - - - - - Friday night in Lazio, Italy: super flyweight Maria Rosa Tabbuso (12-3-2, 3 KOs) won a six-round decision over Svetla Taskova (4-23-1, 1 KO), who has not won a fight in eight years now. - - - - - - Friday night in Douglasville, Georgia: jr. middleweight Charmaine Carrington (2-0) won a four-round unanimous decision over Cassandra Lindsey (2-4, 1 KO). - - - - - - Thursday night in Fort Worth, Texas at the Cowtown Coliseum: bantamweight Vanessa Juarez (8-0, 2 KOs) won a four-round unanimous decision over late sub Kerri Hill (1-9, 2 KO). Salandy gets controversial win Spotlight Boxing lodges official protest: Female super welterweight champion Jisselle Salandy (16-0, 6 KOs) retained her WBC/WBA/IWBF/WIBA world titles and added the WIBF/GBU belts of Karolina Lukasik (9-1, 1 KO) with a controversial ten round unanimous decision on Saturday bight at the Jean Pierre Complex in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Scores were 97-94 on all cards for the hometown favorite. "Karolina was downright cheated," stated Lukasik's trainer Conny Mittermeier. "Salandy wouldn't engage Karolina and ran away constantly. She only defended herself with headbutts which she was warned for. Everyone in the hall, except for Salandy's clan, saw Karolina as the winner and even congratulated her on her victory. What happened here we can only describe as a farce. According to the rules, we have lodged a protest against the circumstances and outrageous judging of the fight." Weekend results Saturday night at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, Mich.: Unbeaten female jr lightweight star Kara Ro (15-0, 7 KOs) won a four round unanimous decision over Lakeysha Williams (9-12-3, 1 KO). Ro previously decisioned Williams in February. - - - - - - Saturday night in Germany: Female welterweight star Cecilia Braekhus (6-0, 2 KOs) took a one-sided six round unanimous decision over Tatjana Dieckmann (1-3). - - - - - - Friday night in Alberta, Canada: WBA lightweight champ Layla McCarter (30-13-5, 7 KOs) won a ten-round split decision in a title defense against Jelena Mrdjenovich (21-3-1, 11 KOs). On the same card, jr. welterweight Ayana Pelletier (1-1, 1 KO) lost by a four-round majority decision to Nicole Wood (3-2). Lukasik-Salandy collide Saturday Six world title belts will be on the line when unbeaten WIBF/GBU super welterweight champion Karolina Lukasik (9-0, 1 KO) faces WBC/WBA/IWBF/WIBA champion Jisselle Salandy (15-0, 6 KOs) on Saturday bight at the Jean Pierre Complex in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Lukasik, who fights under the Spotlight Boxing banner, made the long trek to the Caribbean with trainer Conny Mittermeier. "Her ambition is truly enormous," says Mittermeier. "Every now and then I have to stop her, so she doesn't overtrain. Karolina isn't a brawler, like Susi Kentikian, for example. Karolina is an excellent technician, who boxes with her head!" Thursday, March 27 2 Women in boxing honored! Publicist Debbie Caplan is "Woman of the Year": The World Boxing Hall of Fame has announced a "Salute to Women in Boxing" luncheon event to be held on March 30, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Commerce Casino, 6131 E. Telegraph Road, Commerce Ca., 90040. The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. and will include lunch. Tickets are priced at $40 per person. The honorees for this historic event are Jackie Kallen, Debbie Caplan, Lorraine Chargin, Lucia Rjker and Bridgett "Baby Doll" Riley. (More) Holm-Sanders 'Finally' set! The departure of unavailable, unwilling Laila Ali has left a hole in women’s boxing, but those doing the chasing have settled for fighting one another. On June 13, on a Pay-Per-View card televised from Isleta Resort & Casino south of Albuquerque, N.M., undisputed queen of welterweights and hometown favorite Holly Holm, 21-1-2, 6 KOs, holder of seven belts spanning three divisions, will face off against the undefeated Mary Jo Sanders, 25-0, 8 KOs, of Detroit, Mich., holder of four belts between four divisions . . . click here for more Weekend results Saturday night in Barranquilla, Colombia: super bantamweight Diana Ayala (5-0, 2 KOs) KO'd Diana Suarez (0-1) in one. - - - - - - Saturday night in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany: Natascha Rogosina (17-0, 11 KOs) defeated Teresa Perozzi (6-3-1, 1 KO) by a ten-round unanimous decision, defending her WIBA, WIBF, GBU, WBC, WBA super middle belts and winning the vacant IWBF version. On teh same card, - - - - - - Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in NYC: jr. middleweight Olivia Fonseca (2-1-2, 1 KO) won a four-round unanimous decision over Cristy Nickel (7-6, 4 KOs). - - - - - - Friday night in Pas-de-Calais, France: Myriam Chomaz (8-1, 6 KOs) KO'd Daniela David (4-14, 1 KO) in the fourth of a ten-rounder for the vacant EBU super featherweight belt. - - - - - - Friday night - - - - - - Friday night in Rhode Island, at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln: IWBF lightweight champ Jaime Clampitt (19-4-1, 7 KOs) defended her belt with a ten-round majority decision over Belinda Laracuente (23-22-3, 9 KOs). Ragosina going for seven! Female super middleweight champion Natascha Ragosina (16-0-0, 11 KOs) throws a right hand at trainer Torsten Schmitz during a public workout in Magdeburg, Germany. Ragosina, who has already collected the crowns of the WIBF, GBU, WBA, WBC and WIBA, will now try to grab the IWBF and WIBC belts held by Teresa Perozzi (6-2-1, 1 KO) on Saturday at the Maritime Hotel in Magdeburg. Photo: Eroll Popova Holm-Sanders press tour "Finally: Holm vs. Sanders" was officially kicked off today at Isleta Casino in Albuquerque, N.M.. On June 13, televised on PPV from Isleta Casino, Holly Holm (21-1-2, 11 KOs) of Albuquerque will defend her IFBA jr. middleweight title against undefeated Mary Jo Sanders (25-0, 8 KOs), of Auburn Hills, Mich. Stay tuned for a press conference report later this week! Photo: Cozzone Clampitt takes on Laracuente Three-time world champion Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt, 2007 Canadian Female Fighter of the Year, defends her IWBF lightweight crown against GBU junior welterweight title-holder Belinda “Brown Sugar” Larcuente in Friday night’s 10-round co-feature on “Rumble at the River,” part of “The Budweiser Night at the Fights,” at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Tickets for “Rumble at the River” are priced at $35.00 (ADA stage seating only), $40.00, $50.00, (Bronze), $75.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and may be purchased by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Event Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI), or any TicketMaster location. Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Events Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET. Holm-Sanders PPV card a go Set for June 13 in Albuquerque, N.M.: Holly Holm (21-1-2, 11 KOs) of Albuquerque, N.M. will defend her IFBA jr. middleweight title against undefeated Mary Jo Sanders (25-0, 8 KOs), of Auburn Hills, Mich.; Chevelle Hallback (26-5-2, 11 KOs) will defend her IFBA lightweight title against Jeannine Garside (7-0-1, 3 KOs); Los Angeles' Wendy Rodriguez (18-4, 3 KOs) and Hollie Dunaway (21-6, 10 KOs), of Van Buren, Arkansas, battle for the IFBA strawweight belt; and, in a ten-round flyweight bout, Eileen Olszewski (5-0-1) will fight an opponent TBA. Also slated will be a four-rounder between debuters Angelica "Danger Girl" Chavez, of Albuquerque, and El Paso's Alina Baltizar. - - - - - - The four-fight card will be shown live on Pay-Per-View Friday, June 13, from Isleta Casino, south of Albuquerque. The price will be $24.95 for PPV; tickets for Isleta start at $50 and go on sale March 18 at the Isleta Casino and Resort box office, www.tickets.com or at Fresquez Productions, Inc. (508.884.7484). For more information go to www.fresquezproductions.com or www.holmvssanders.com. Doors open at 5:30 PM/MT, first bout 7:00 PM/MT, first televised bout 8:00 PM/MT.Holly Holm (21-1-2, 11 KOs) of Albuquerque, N.M. will defend her IFBA jr. middleweight title against undefeated Mary Jo Sanders (25-0, 8 KOs), of Auburn Hills, Mich.; Chevelle Hallback (26-5-2, 11 KOs) will defend her IFBA lightweight title against Jeannine Garside (7-0-1, 3 KOs); Los Angeles' Wendy Rodriguez (18-4, 3 KOs) and Hollie Dunaway (21-6, 10 KOs), of Van Buren, Arkansas, battle for the IFBA strawweight belt; and, in a ten-round flyweight bout, Eileen Olszewski (5-0-1) will fight an opponent TBA. Also slated will be a four-rounder between debuters Angelica "Danger Girl" Chavez, of Albuquerque, and El Paso's Alina Baltizar. - - - - - - The four-fight card will be shown live on Pay-Per-View Friday, June 13, from Isleta Casino, south of Albuquerque. The price will be $24.95 for PPV; tickets for Isleta start at $50 and go on sale March 18 at the Isleta Casino and Resort box office, www.tickets.com or at Fresquez Productions, Inc. (508.884.7484). For more information go to www.fresquezproductions.com or www.holmvssanders.com. Doors open at 5:30 PM/MT, first bout 7:00 PM/MT, first televised bout 8:00 PM/MT. Krefeld, Graf win Champions Night in Krefeld offered excitement, drama and intrigue as two female world champions held off difficult challengers and the WBC's #1 rated cruiserweight suffered his first defeat. WIBF/WBC featherweight champion Ina Menzer (pictured) overcame a bad cut to get by unbeaten challenger Sandy Tsagouris, GBU/WIBF junior bantamweight champion Alesia Graf had to use all her abilities to beat tough girl Hagar Shmoulefeld Finer, and Olympic silver medalist and #2 rated Rudolf Kraj earned the right to challenge for the WBC world title with a twelve round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten WBC #1 rated Matt Godfrey. . . . Click here for more Rakoczy decisions Laracuente In a ten-round women’s lightweight bout preceding the televised portion of the card, Jessica “Ragin” Rakoczy cruised to a unanimous decision win over solid professional Belinda Laracuente by scores of 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92. . . . Click here for more Kentikian-Goodson gallery Photo: Andre Boge/Universum Box-Promotion Unbeaten WBA and WIBF female flyweight champion Susianna Kentikian (20-0, 15 KOs) demolished Sarah Goodson (26-16-1), scoring a third round TKO on Friday night in Hamburg. The 20-year-old "Killer Queen" dominated from the outset. Again and again she punished Goodson both to the body as well as the head. The end came after 57 seconds of the third round as Kentikian mercilessly pummeled her game, but completely outclassed challenger. It was Kentikian's fifth defense of the WBA belt, and first for the WIBF belt formerly held by female boxing icon Regina Halmich. (More) Knockout night in Pikesville Seivart stops Lubaczewski: In December of 2007, Baltimore Pro Boxing Promotions gave local fans one of the best cards of the year – six bouts that all went the distance, including three draws.. . . . Click here for more by Gary 'Digital' Williams Lovato squeaks by Hoy No one expected much of a fight out of Las Vegas, Nevada’s Crystal Hoy, who, on paper, appeared easy prey for the better-seasoned, top contender Monica Lovato. A near-upset, near-knockout and controversial decision was the last thing anyone expected for the NABF champion from Espanola, who was defending her belt . . . . Click here for more by Cozzone Kentikian demolishes Goodson WBA and WIBF female flyweight champion Susianna Kentikian demolished Sarah Goodson, scoring a third round TKO on Friday night in Hamburg. The "Killer Queen" punished Goodson until the referee stopped the slaughter at :57 of round three. Photo: Andre Boge/Universum Box-Promotion Rakoczy-Laracuente set Jessica Rakoczy and Belinda Laracuente make weight and are set to battle for the NABF Lightweight Title tonight at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore CA . After coming off a heartbreaking last second loss to Ann Marie Saccurato, Rakoczy wants to prove she is world class material stating, "I know I can compete with anyone in the lightweight division. Right now my focus is on Belinda. This will be our third fight and I feel I have the style to beat her. She is a great fighter and I will have to be on my "A" game to beat her. I'm feeling really confident." GoossenTutor Promotions in association with the Tachi Palace Casino bring you the action. (Photo by Daisy Rosa) Olszewski decisions Reid By Socrates Bustamonte at Ringside Challenger Eileen "Hawaiian Mongoose" Olszewski (5-0-1) scored a majority decision over Elena "Baby Doll" Reid (19-4-5, 5 KO's) to win the WIBA Women's Flyweight World Championship tonight at Roseland Ballroom in New York on the Gotham Boxing and Bash Boxing's The Russians Are Coming fight card. Judges Luis Rivera and Matt Ruggerio had the score 98-92, while Robin Taylor called it even at 95-95. Olszewski, a former member of the Knicks City Dancers' team, downed the number one ranked female flyweight in the world. She has been a resident of New York City for over 15 years, having also studied ballet, and done stunt work for live action shows. Weights from Hamburg Susianna Kentikian 111.9 vs Sarah Goodson 110 (WBA/WIBF female flyweight world championship) Photo: Andre Boge/Universum Box-Promotion Click here for more Weights from Albuquerque At Jersey Jack's in Albuquerque, N.M. for tomorrow night's "Back in Action" card promoted by Success Only at Club Fantasia. "Hurricane” Hector Munoz 148.5 vs. Roberto Valenzuela 148.5 Monica Lovato 114.5 vs. Crystal Hoy 114 *For Lovato's NABF super flyweight belt. Click here for more

Staff Chris Cozzone Byron Spurlock Rick Scharmberg Lisa Scott Joe Koizumi Francisco Salazar David Hudson Craig Watt Christian Giudice David Spencer Gary 'Digital' Williams Matt Richardson Lee Bates Kurt Wolfheimer Tom Schreck Dennis Principe Mike Sloan David Finger Matt Gorey Felipe Leon PHOTO Chris Cozzone Ed Mulholland Daniel Hiller David Greene Peter Heintzelman Scott Foster JD Meredith Mike Greenhill Marty Solis Marcus Lopez Javiel Centeno John Booz Rocco Morales Jim Wilde Emily Harney Mary Ann Owen