April 30, 2006 - Okayama Orange Hall, Japan

With a crowd of about 1,500, in the main event, Nao Ikeyama won by decision over Ayaka  for the JWBC mini flyweight title belt.  In the semi finals, in a four-rounder mini flyweight bout, Nori Fijisawa won by decision (3-0) over Yuki Sakura.  In another four-round bout Sho Moriyama and Tomoko Ito fought to a draw; 55kg / 4 rounds Eriko Yone vs Natsuki - Yone won by decision (3-0); flyweight / 4 rounds, Aya Tamaki vs Yuki Sakurada -Tamaki won by decision (2-0); 50kg / 4 rounds, Miho Uto vs Anri - Anri won by decision (3-0); bantamweight / 4 rounds - Junko Kanbara vs Kazuyo Kanayama - Kanbara won by decision (3-0). (Unconfirmed and incomplete information/subject to change as more info is obtained) If anyone has the weights, full names, and full details of these fights, please contact Knockout Magazine

Melissa Hernandez (2-0-0 1KO) faced Merced Nunez (pro debut). The four round super featherweight bout was easily one of the favorites of the night. The difference was experience. Hernandez, though she only has two professional fights, had sixteen amateur bouts. Nunez had only two amateur bouts. Nonetheless, the fight was action packed. Though Nunez stood taller, she had some trouble making contact with the elusive Hernandez. Hernandez was clever enough to move in close, throw a jab or a shot to the body, then retreat just out of range. Nunez possesses some good skills, and once she learns to throw her jab straight instead of looping it, she will be dangerous. She is certainly a tough young fighter. She showed no signs of tiring at the end of the four round fight, but it looked like Hernandez had the stamina to go another four quite easily. All three judges scored the fight 40-36. Once Nunez gets a few more fights under her belt, it would be nice to see these two face each other again. Both are bell to bell fighters, and they don't lack confidence either.MORE

April 29, 2006 -Coushatta Resorts in Kinder, Louisiana

Mariem Punchenella Brakache, 154, won a six-round unanimous decision over Morgan McCarley, 160.  Brakache said at the weigh-in, "If a six pounds difference should determine my win, then we are on the wrong foot." Mariem predicted that the fight would not go the distance. The Judges score were 59-54 on all cards.  McCarley took this fight on a short notice, when her original opponent found out that she is pregnant. In a second bout, Ann Wolfe TKO'd her opponent Cassandra Geiggar in the second round of a scheduled four-rounder. MORE

April 28, 2006 - in Atlanta, Georgia

Amanda Knight, pro debut, won by UD4 over Christy Lindsey, pro debut. MORE

April 27, 2006 - San Manuel Casino, Highland, California

Bill Ortega wrote the following who was ringside:  Junior bantamweights Heather Percival and Tonia Cravens battled for six rounds and it could have gone more on Thursday night.  At San Manuel Casino, Percival used her height, reach and boxing knowledge to score a unanimous decision over New Mexicoís Cravens who looked hell-bent on destroying anyone in front of her.  I knew she was an aggressive fighter, said Percival (8-2) of Fontana, a small town located about 12 miles west from the casino. She threw a lot of punches and some of them landed, but I felt I landed the cleaner more effective punches.   Cravens had fought a month ago against another Southern California named Kaliesha West. In that fight, both slugged it out in the middle of the ring.   I felt I may have lost the fight against Kaliesha West, said Cravens (2-3-1). But I landed better punches against Heather. She just ran. From the first bell Cravens came out swinging without a care about defense or Percivalís power. Most of the first round Percival leaned against the ropes and attempted. I landed a lot of right hands, Cravens said.   The next round Percival began to jab and move. Whenever Cravens got too close, Percival would grab her and spin her around while landing some stinging counter shots. That was the Fontana fighterís formula for success the rest of the fight.  She landed once or twice, but not much more, said Percival who suffered a cut on the left eye during the last 30 seconds of the fight from an accidental clash of heads. I boxed her. That was my plan going in. Percival had been looking for a fight ever since losing against Teri Cruz for the junior bantamweight world title last year.   We saw Heather fight Teri Cruz, that's why we took this fight, said Rocky Stapleton, who trains Cravens. Percival, who is ranked in the top 10 of the junior bantamweight division, had also seen Cravens before.  When she fought Kaliesha she never stopped punching, Percival said. That's what I expected and that's what she did against me. But she seemed a little more aggressive. She's a good fighter.  Cravens said she wants a rematch against Percival. I definitely want to fight her again, Cravens said. The people thought I won. Many fans in the audience booed the decision when the judges scored it 58-56, 59-55, 60-54 for Percival.   There's always going to be fans who come here and drink a lot of beer and want to see a brawl. That's not me, I'm a boxer. Percival's manager and trainer Larry Ramirez said that she cannot fight for 60 days because of the cut she suffered in the last 30 seconds of the fight. MORE

April 27, 2006 - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Stephanie "All Action" Dobbs, 111, TKO'd Tracey Stevens, 111, in the third round.MORE

April 22, 2006 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Nikki Verbeck won by MD4 over Angie Wilson, pro debut; and Savannah Hill won by TKO3 over Kalea Crain;  Sarah Goodson won by TKO1 over Jacqueline Carlton; and Tawnyah Freeman won by UD4 over Keri Hill. MORE

April 20, 2006 - Irvine Marriott, Irvine, California

In front of a sold-out crowd of 1, 412, in a women's bout on the undercard,  Miriam Nakamoto, 135,  knocked down undefeated Kina Malpartida, 135,  four times, in winning a four round unanimous decision. Nakamoto goes to 2-0, and Malpartida now is 6-1. Nearly $200 was thrown into the ring after this fight.  Also, Paula Cortez, 135, defeated pro debuter Luz Gonzales, 135,  by a four-round unanimous decision.MORE

April 15, 2006 - Geary County Convention Center, in Junction City, Kansas

There were three women's bouts on the card.  In one bout, new and up-and-coming boxer,  Chantel Cordova, won her second pro bout, when she defeated  Gina Abel by a fourth round TKO. Cordova is now 2-0-0 (2KO), and Abel is now 0-10-1.  In a second women's bout, Stephanie Dobbs, with over 40 bouts, fought pro debuter Lisa Wittle. Dobbs won by a third round TKO. Lastly, two boxers, Angel James and Jamie Myers made their pro debuts, James won by a four-round unanimous decision.  Final judges scores were  40-36, 39-37 and 39-37.MORE

April 14, 2006 - Radisson Hotel, at the Star Plaza, in Merrillville, Indiana

On the "Vengeance" card,  junior welterweight Mary McGee,143, 6-0 (4KO), TKO'd Kelah Pollari, 142, 57 seconds of the first round.   Pollari was making her pro debut.MORE

April 12, 2006 - Lemoore, California

Jessica Rakoczy, 136,  stopped Angel McNamara, 133, 1:42 of the fifth round by TKO. The bout was scheduled for eight rounds. Rakoczy won the lightweight WIBA Intercontinental title. MORE

April 5, 2006 - at the Ameristar Casino, in Kansas City, Missouri

Sandra Ortiz, 104, of Topeka, Kansas,  won by a six-round majority decision over Sarah "The Thrilla from Manila" Goodson, 105. One judge called the fight a draw, and the two others, had it for Ortiz.  Final judges scores, 57-57, and 59-56 59-56 2x.  Also, Jeri Sitzes stopped Crystal Bolles at 1:59 of the first round. The event will be promoted by Craig Cumming's Danger-Fire Promotions. MORE

April 1, 2006 - Palo Duro Creek Country Club, Nogales, Arizona, in Nogales, Arizona

Mia St. John, 138,  won by TKO3 over Shelby Walker, 135. In a second match, Hondi Hernandez, of Mesa, Arizona, won a four-round unanimous decision over pro debut Ilima Vicente.MORE

April 1, 2006 - Maywood, California

Rhonda Luna, won a six-round unanimous decision over Lina Ramirez of Mexico.  Luna, the more skillful of the two,  warded off the wild punching Ramirez, countering with effective combinations.  Judges scores were 60-54, 60-54, and 59-56. MORE

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