Andrecia Wasson earns Gold at 2010 W …

Middleweight, Andrecia Wasson (Centerline, Mich.) won gold on Saturday in the Championship round of the 2010 AIBA Women’s World Championships. Wasson overtook Savannah Marshall of England in a close bout ending in a low score of 5-4. Wasson was patient throughout the bout and led in scoring… Read More
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Andrecia Wasson heads to the Finals

The semifinals tonight ended the path to gold for two of the three athletes competing. Queen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.) and Cashmere Jackson (Cleveland, Ohio) lost during the semifinal round of competition. Underwood fought until the bitter end of the fourth round with Ireland’s, Katie… Read More
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US Team advances 3 athletes to Women …

Last night the US Team was once again the victors in 3 out of 4 bouts, in the quarterfinal rounds of the 2010 AIBA Women’s World Championships. The US Team looks strong heading into the semifinal rounds, and gold is on everyone’s mind. Queen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.) shut down her… Read More
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Quarterfinal Match-ups

As the quarterfinals get underway this afternoon the first bout of the day will be Queen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.). Underwood will box Bulgarian light-welterweight, Denitsa Eliseeva. Both Underwood and her opponent have three bouts under their belt and come into this match-up well prepared to box… Read More
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US Team punches through to the Quarterfinals

The US women once again had a strong showing in yesterday’s final rounds of Preliminary competition. With only one defeat, and three athletes advancing on to the Quarterfinals, the US continues to look unstoppable. Defeat came late in the day for the US when Tiffanie Hearn (Louisville, KY)… Read More
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US Team holding strong through the Preliminaries

Team US is still holding strong through the preliminary rounds of the 2010 Women’s World Championships. Six of the ten boxers representing the US are still in the competition and are showing no signs of letting down.    The weekend was full of great competition with Marlen… Read More
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US Team faces tough competition

Preliminary competition got underway yesterday in Barbados with the US Team winning 1 of 3 bouts. Flyweight, Jessica Ponce (Napa, Calif.) was the first athlete to compete Thursday, taking on Anusha Kodithuwakku of Sri Lanaka. After a tough 4 rounds of boxing the bout ended 8-1 in Anusha’s… Read More
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The draw is complete: Competition starts today!

Based on yesterday's draw, here's the rundown of Team USA's first round of bouts:  48kg Jessica Ponce vs. Anusha Kodithuwakku (SRI) on the afternoon of Sept 9. 51kg Marlen Esparza vs. Martina Arias (CRC) on the afternoon of Sept 10. 54kg Lauren Fisher vs. Ayse Tas (TUR) on the afternoon… Read More
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US Team prepares for first day of Competition

The first day of the Women’s World Championships competition is set to start tomorrow, September 9th.  The US Team has adjusted to the boxing atmosphere and is prepared to get into the ring.    Preparation started yesterday with a training session at the competition… Read More
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Team USA arrives in Barbados

Team USA touched down in Barbados, this afternoon, to participate in the 2010 Women's World Championships. Competition begins on Thursday, September 9 with preliminary bouts and opening ceremonies.   The 2010 World Championships is the largest ever held for women, with over 300… Read More
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