International Females Boxers Association

TKO Women’s Boxing Gloves have set the standard for professional women’s boxing around the world. Made expressly to fit a women’s hand, these gloves have been featured by the IFBA since its inception. To find out more… or to order these gloves on line visit www.tkogear.com

Here is a valuable resource when you are looking for a local gym or references
to a trainer in your area.

www.boxinggyms.com

Sports Photographer Paul Gallegos, long a contributor to boxingtalk.com and other boxing sites, has joined with the IFBA to bring our fans the best in action photography from the world of women’s boxing. See Paul’s photos by clicking here.

Reprint from donga.com

DECEMBER 19, 2004
by Hwan Soo Zang (zangpabo@donga.com)

She had to postpone the world junior championship because she could not find a sponsor, and because there were not enough spectators, many matches had to be open to the public free of charge.

She had to delay her collegiate studies in order to become the world champion. She had run relentlessly and was beaten …

Just like men’s boxing, women’s boxing can be tough when it comes to politics and allegiances. It’s enough to drive some women from the sport. But the red tape and a few bad decisions weren’t about to scare away Kelsey Jeffries.

Boxing is medicine to Jeffries, a pleasant elixir that washes away any concerns of the moment. The 29-year-old featherweight from Gilroy, California has been a …

(Mar.30, 2005) The IFBA World Championships were held in Shenyang’s Sunrise International Hotel. Eight fighters from five countries participated in the contest. In the first match, Marbel Zurita, IFBA flyweight champion fought against Korean opponent Shin Hee Choi. In the 7th round, Shin Hee Choi was injured, stopping that match. Based on points, Shin Hee Choi from Korea won the bout. In the …

Photos from Juarez vs. Ryu.

Photos from Kim vs. Koyakashiro.

Pechanga photo gallery from Mary Ann Owen.

It became the little United Nations. Six countries joining together to present the sport of women’s boxing as never before.

Mexico, Japan, South Korea, China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the United States all joining each other to prove to the world that sports transcends politics.

The IFBA salutes Pyeonghwa Promotions for their outstanding promotion of this event.

Amateur and professional fighters from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea pose with officials and dignitaries during the weigh-in and press conference for the first Women’s Tripleheader Title card in China.

Looking for redemption after losing her bid to become the IFBA Flyweight Champion back in September against Maribel Zurita, Shin Hee Choi knocked out the Philippine’s Marisha Allard in the 1st round of a scheduled 8 round contest on Saturday, Nov 28, 2004 in Kohyang, Korea. The 21 year old Korean boxer’s comeback fight lasted only 44 seconds, as she KO’d her opponent with a flurry of …

It was a packed house for Saturday’s weigh-in for tomorrow’s nationally televised showdown between Mexico’s Mariana Juarez and Korea’s In Young Lee. Both fighters tipped the scales at 113 1/2 for their 115 pound Jr. Bantamweight Championship contest which will be the main event on an all male card promoted by BJI Sports.

Tonight at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio, Colorado, New Mexico’s Jackie Chavez won a unanimous decision over Jayla Ortiz to become the newest IFBA World Champion. Chavez’s record improves to 8-0. For an early on the scene report check out Chris Cozzone’s insidewomensboxing.com.

The IFBA congratulates Trina Ortegon, who was named Chairman of the New Mexico Athletic Commission, after Joe Chavez resigned that position. Trina won the IFBA Super Middleweight Title over Kendra Lenhart on ESPN2 in February of 2000 at the Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner, Louisiana.