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January 14 - November 12, 2002

A composed and confident Laila Ali entered the ring in Las Vegas to face the well regarded title holder Valerie Mahfood on November 8^th ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. Mafhood, equally confident, had been talking trash to Ali at the weigh-in and before the fight. This was a fight in which Laila Ali said she has so little respect for Mahfood that she wants to “punish” her in the ring. And, that is exactly what happened.

From the outset, a more skilled Ali dominated the fight. She used combinations, body shots and punishing jabs to hold Mahfood on the outside where Ali systematically picked Mahfood apart in every round.

Not only was Ali throwing straighter, harder punches, she skillfully avoided being hit by Mahfood who seemed to trying to follow her own fight plan. Ali heavily out scored Mahfood with her accuracy and number of punches thrown. Mahfood really didn’t get into the fight.

Starting at about the third round Mahfood was bloodied in every round. Mahfood took a lot of shots while missing Ali most of the time. Ali kept up the pressure, continuing to stalk Mahfood landing sharp jabs and straight shots. The referee went into the Mahfood corner at the end of the sixth round. He told Mahfood she had to keep punching or he would stop the fight.

But rounds seven and eight were replays of the previous rounds. It was apparent that Mahfood, while valiant, was just absorbing more and more punishment while Laila looked like she hadn’t been hit at all. The referee stopped the fight near the end of the eighth round, giving a well-deserved TKO win to Laila Ali.

Now Ali holds all of the Super Middleweight titles but one. That one is held by Ann Wolfe. Many consider Wolfe the hardest hitting woman in female boxing.

To consolidate the women’s Super Middleweight crown Ali must face Ann Wolfe. The winner of that fight will be the undisputed female Super Middleweight champion of the world. In women’s boxing the Super Middleweight division is equivalent to the heavy weight division in men’s boxing. It is clearly the most prestigious division in the female ranks.

If Ali backs away from Wolfe, Wolfe will continue to be considered the best female boxer in the world. Ali says she has no problem fighting Wolfe, but she conditioned her statement on whether or not her manager-husband will let her fight Wolfe. Time will tell. Will Ali and Wolfe produce the most exciting match up in female boxing or will she dodge the bullet by blaming her husband? Only one of these women can be the undisputed World Champion!

“Any time, anywhere.” That’s what Ann Wolfe says about fighting Laila Ali. She’ll even fight her in Bermuda! In a surprise move, Laila Ali announced yesterday that she plans to fight Ann next March. Ali’s husband Johnny McClain said, “I feel confident it will definitely happen. She (Laila) wants to be the undisputed champion and that will probably be the fight which happens here. That would be a very big fight.”

The Wolfe camp agrees it will be the fight of all fights in women’s boxing and will definitely make boxing history.

Ann Wolfe welcomes the challenge. She says she respects Laila Ali and her decision to move to another level to fight world-class female boxers. But, Wolfe says now Ali needs to “learn to fight with her fists and not with her name.” Although Laila has brought a great deal of attention to women’s boxing since she entered the game, most fans of the sport would agree it’s time for Laila Ali to live up to the legacy of her name.

The Wolfe camp wishes Ali well in her upcoming fight with Valerie Mahfood. Ann Wolfe says, “If Laila Ali beats Mahfood, who is a serious female world-class boxer, it will be a giant step forward in her career.”

Meanwhile, Ann Wolfe says that she is “anxious to fight Laila Ali and in fact challenges her to fight sooner than next March.” When asked how she felt the fight would turn out in an extraordinarily rare prediction, Ann Wolfe said confidently, “I’ll knock her out.”

Sept. 13, 2002
Ann Wolfe Considers
“Major Career Change”

Current IFBA Jr. Middleweight World Champion and WIBA Super Middleweight World Champion Ann Wolfe (12-1-0-9ko’s) said today that she and her promoter, RPM Boxing, is considering a major career change.

Referred to as “the most feared woman on the planet” by Laila Ali, Ann Wolfe has said that she has come to the conclusion that there are very few women who will fight her. More importantly, RPM Boxing said in their opinion Ann will “never” get the match she has agreed to fight for a hamburger against Laila Ali.

Both RPM and Wolfe said Laila is good for the sport of women’s boxing and that her skills have dramatically improved over the last year. “I respect Laila”, Ann said, “but she will never fight me”. RPM Boxing said it has also developed the same opinion based on an evaluation of Laila’s career path and talks with people close to the situation.

RPM said it is certain Wolfe would dispatch Ali without much difficulty. “That doesn’t mean we disrespect Laila”, Brian D. Pardo said. “It just means we have to deal with the reality of the situation. Laila has her own career objectives and getting KO’d by Ann isn’t in the plan.”

Therefore, both Ann and her promoters said they are considering a dramatic change in Ann’s future boxing plans. RPM Boxing said nothing has been set in concrete, but it is evaluating future plans for Wolfe that will be “positive and dramatic.”

Sept 11, 2002
RPM Talks With Doris Hackl

RPM Boxing owner spoke with Canadian Amateur Female Boxing Champion and former IFBA Jr. Light Weight World Champion Doris Hackl after her recent car crash that left her in critical condition and in Intensive Care for over a week.

Brian D. Pardo said he received a call from Doris earlier today in response to flowers and get well cards from RPM Boxing to Doris upon learning of her accident. Doris said she is out of danger, but they are having trouble reinflating one lung. She said she is very appreciative of the out pouring of support and concern among boxing fans.

Doris Hackl, who was undefeated as the Canadian amateur lightweight champion recently retired from boxing after losing her IFBA title to Brenda Vickers in Halifax several months ago.

Brian D. Pardo said he was very pleased to learn that Doris will recover. “Doris said she will need about six months for a complete recovery.” He said. “Female boxing fans everywhere are pulling for Doris and her spirits are high because of it.”

August 29, 2002
Ann Wolfe to Fight in Houston

Three time world Champion and current reigning Jr. Middle weight and Super middleweight champion Ann Wolfe (12-1-0-9 KO’s) has agreed to fight an opponent TBD at the Radisson Astrodome Hotel on September 24, 2002. The fight will be a non-title six or eight round match. Ann has fought a number of times in Houston and has a large following there.

Ann recently attended the Ali fight in Las Vegas. Ann was received with courtesy by the Ali camp for which Ann said she is grateful. Laila Ali named Ann as “the most feared woman in professional boxing”. Ann responded by congratulating Ali on her win over Suzy Taylor.

Ali has said that she will increase the level of her competition as time moves along. When Ali is ready Ann will be waiting to fight her. Meanwhile Ann will appear regularly as she continues to build her record.

July 2, 2002
Texas Shootout II:
A Great Success 

On June 21, 2002 boxing history was made. ESPN2 televised live an all female championship card promoted by RPM Boxing from Waco, TX. The event was a success at the ticket office as well as on national ratings for ESPN2.

About 1,600 boxing fans nearly filled the cavernous Chism Hall at the Waco Convention Center to watch one of the most prestigious female fight cards in history. Televising such a card was an historical first for ESPN2 as well. Early indications are that the fight was well received by the large, national audience of ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, a staple for fight fans across the country.

The evening got started with the pro debut of Penny Hood versus Sheri Duncan [now] (1-1-0-1 KO) fighting in the super middleweight division. Both fighters immediately began to slug it out, blow for blow, when a straight right knocked down Hood late in the first round. As the second round began, a somewhat dazed Hood again came straight at Duncan, but ran right into accurate jabs and straight rights coming from Duncan. Hood appeared tired, while her opponent, Duncan, continued to press the fight. Hood went to the canvas from a series of blows and the referee stopped the fight in the middle of the second round. Hood lost her pro debut, but learned in the process.

It was clear to the fans that the pro debut fight consisted of novice boxers getting their first exposure in an actual bout before a sizeable audience. But, the novice bouts ended right there.

The second fight on the card pitted jr. bantamweight WIBF World Champion Delia Gonzalez (12-7-3-3 KO’s) against Yolanda Gonzalez (7-3-1-3KO’s). These women were very evenly matched and they definitely came to fight. Delia’s title was not on the line in this six round event. Both fighters gave as much as they got and were well respected by the fans in attendance that cheered them on with enthusiasm. The spirited fight went the distance and Delia Gonzalez won the bout with a unanimous decision. Both Women got a standing ovation for a great fight.

Next came the three world title fights, which were broadcast during the two-hour ESPN show. The four other exciting bouts, including a WIBA Intercontinental Americas bout, did not make the broadcast schedule, but will be available on video from RPM Boxing’s website catalogue shortly.

The first championship bout featured Melissa Del Valle (Salamone) [now] (26-0-1-11 KO’s) and Ada Velez [now](10-1-0-5 KO’s). Both women came to fight with Ada’s belt on the line. Fans saw some very professional and technically proficient boxing in this match. Melissa seemed to prefer to counter, while Ada definitely took the fight to her. The fight ended with a win for Melissa, but from the fans’ point of view it was a match too close to call. Many felt Ada had won and many felt the bout was a draw. In any event, it was the first championship fight televised and it only got more exciting from there.

The highly anticipated second world title fight was between the “Island Girl”, Sumya Anani (19-1-1-7 KO’s) and “Gypsy” Jane Couch of Fleetwood, UK. With Couch’s record of 16-3-0-7 KO’s, many fans thought this would be the most exciting match up of the night. Both women have a “take no prisoners” attitude and a little hostility between them. The fans were not disappointed.

The fight started with cautious jabs, hooks and uppercuts. Very soon, however, it was all out war between the two. The fight began to swing towards Anani’s favor beginning in the second round. Sumya was hitting a hard charging and very game Jane Couch with crisp solid shots. Sumya has always done well when her opponent comes to her. And, Couch did just that.

Near the middle of the fourth round Anani caught Couch with a devastating left hook that dazed Couch and sent her onto the ropes. Before she could recover Anani rushed in hitting the defenseless Couch with left and right hooks in rapid succession. The referee correctly stepped in to halt the match giving Anani the WIBA jr. welterweight championship of the world. The fans roared their approval as Anani tossed rolled up t-shirts to the crowd.

The main event of the televised portion of the show was next. After losing two opponents, Ann Wolfe was ready to take on anyone. She had trained for a middleweight fight at 160 lbs. On one week’s notice Marsha Valley (9-6-4-4 KO’s) agreed to take the fight IF she could weigh in at 168 lbs. So, the fight was changed to a Super Middle Weight IFBA world championship. The fighters were required to weigh in between 160 and 168 because it was a title fight. Both did. Marsha weighed in at 168 on the button, while Wolfe weighed in at 162.

At the bell, Marsha rushed crossed the ring and took the fight right to Wolfe. Both fighters hit the other about equally at first, but Wolfe landed more body shots with her famous powerful left and right hooks.

Nevertheless, the larger woman, Valley, pressed Wolfe into the fifth round when she took a knee after receiving a hard body shot from Wolfe. From then on the nearly exhausted Valley fought more on survival instincts, than plan. She made it through the fifth.

In the sixth round Wolfe continued her body assault until, in about the middle of the round, Valley collapsed against the ropes. The referee began an eight count, but stopped the fight when it became clear that Valley could not go on.

Ann Wolfe won the IFBA World Championship title in the super middleweight division. Wolfe now holds three world titles across the middleweight division. Since one of her titles is the IFBA Jr. Middleweight world champion, she will surrender that title in favor of the IFBA Super Middleweight championship. Wolfe still holds the WIBA world jr. middleweight world title. Clearly, Ann Wolfe now dominates the entire range of the middleweight division. And, she can fight in any of the weight classes of the division at will.

The end of the ESPN2 TV coverage did not end the action. Two additional bouts, one for the WIBA Intercontinental Americas Title, kept fans on their feet. In an action packed six rounder a sturdy and well-trained Karen Martin (5-3-0-4 KO’s) of Toronto, Canada won in a decision over hard punching Pat Acosta (5-1-1-2 KO’s) of Abilene, TX.

The all star Texas Shootout II ended with an action packed ten round bout for the WIBA 130 lb. Intercontinental Americas Title. A trim and muscular Kelsey Jeffries (12-7-0-1 KO) from Bakersfield, CA went against an equally fit Michelle Nielsen (6-1-1-2 KO’s) of Houston, Texas.

The larger Jeffries used her reach advantage to keep the pressure on Nielsen for the ten rounds. Nielsen was not intimidated, however, and went toe to toe with Jeffries the entire ten rounds. The fans gave both women a standing ovation for an extremely busy fight on both sides. Not one punch went unanswered by either boxer. Jeffries edged out Nielsen with a split decision to take home the title.

It was a very exciting end to a night of talent filled bouts on the first all female card to be televised by ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.

June 6, 2002
RPM Boxing, ESPN2
Main Event

Waco TX (June 5, 2002) RPM Boxing said today that the main event originally scheduled for the June 21st ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Event will have different participants than originally announced.

RPM said Vienna Williams (7-1-0-3 KO’s) would replace Mary Ann Almager in the main event against Ann Wolfe (11-1-0-8 KO’s). This will be the second match between the two. Wolfe fought Williams on May 15, 2001 in Hawaii for the IFBA Jr. Middle Weight world title. Wolfe won by a unanimous decision.

Since then Williams has picked up the IWBF World Jr. Middle Weight title. On June 21, 2002 Wolfe and Williams will be competing for the WIBA Middle Weight world title at 160 lbs. Both women are skilled boxers. “The fans should really get their money’s worth on this main event,” said Brian Pardo, owner of RPM Boxing.

Mary Ann Almager was pulled from the match due to a scheduling conflict, but she told RPM Boxing she wants to fight Wolfe again and RPM is agreeable to such a bout. In the last fight between Wolfe and Almager, Almager was KO’d by Wolfe in 41 seconds of the first round.

April 8, 2002
SALAMONE WANTS VELEZ’S BELT
Melissa Salamone and Ada Velez 
to be the third world title fight on Texas Shootout 2

Waco, TX (April 3, 2002) RPM Boxing said today that Ada Velez (10-0-0-5 KO’s) will defend her Jr. Featherweight WIBA world title against Melissa Salamone (25-0-1-11KO’s) on the third world title fight of the Texas Shootout2. The program will be aired live on June 21, 2002 on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.

Ada Velez won a unanimous decision over Mary Ortega to gain the 122 lb. WIBA Jr. Featherweight World Title at Texas Shootout1 last November in Austin, Texas. Both women went into the fight with unblemished records. Ortega lost her first fight, with a record of 19-0 at the time, against a tough, agile Velez.

Velez still remains undefeated as she once again takes on another undefeated fighter; And, not just any fighter either. Melissa Salamone has never lost a fight and she normally fights at 130 Lbs. or more. Once again, one of these women will come away from this fight, which many consider to be one of the best on the card, with their first loss. Ada also has her 122 lb world title with the WIBA at stake.

This is yet another bout on the Texas Shootout2 all female fight card that most knowledgeable fans consider too close to call. Both women are experienced, tough and spirited. RPM Boxing said it should be one of the most exciting fights on the card. RPM owner, Brian D. Pardo said, “The fans are showing a great deal of interest in this fight. No matter the outcome, we are sure to see a great fight.”  

March 25, 2002
ITS ALMAGER VERSUS WOLFE IN MAIN EVENT
160 lb. WIBA World Title on ESPN2
June 21, 2002

Waco, TX March 25, 2002 Mary Ann Almager (13-4-0-9 KO’s) has contracted to fight Jr. Middle Weight World Champion, Anne Wolfe (10-1-0-7KO’s), for the WIBA Middle Weight title in the main event of the Texas Shootout2. The program, to be televised live by ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, will be held in Waco, Texas on June 21, 2002.

This will not be Mary Ann’s first encounter with Anne Wolfe. On February 11, 2000 in Louisiana Wolfe TKO’d Almager at 41 seconds of the first round. Mary Ann acknowledges she did not take Wolfe seriously enough in that fight. “She caught me coming in. In the middleweight division anyone can knock anyone out. It is a dangerous division because middleweights are both fast and strong.” Said Mary Ann.

Almager said she will not make that mistake again. A fit looking and relaxed Almager plans to train for the fight beginning immediately and right up until the fight. She is not making predictions, but she is clearly confident that she can prevail.

Anne Wolfe is training for a fight in Laredo, TX in late April. Anne said she takes every opponent seriously. She acknowledges Almager will be more prepared in this fight. Still, Anne said, “I feel stronger than ever before and I know I have the heaviest hands in the business, so I am going to do what I always do. I am going to hit her in the body and head. I don’t make predictions, but I feel very good about this fight. I think ESPN boxing fans will see the best in female boxing on January 21^st.” Wolfe said.

March 22, 2002
JANE COUCH TO FIGHT SUMYA ANANI

Waco, TX (March 22, 2002) RPM Boxing Promotions said today it is proud to announce that Jane Couch (16-3-0-7 KO’s) from Fleetwood, England has contracted to fight Sumya Anani (19-1-1-7 KO’s) for the WIBA 140 lb. World Championship.

The fight will be televised on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights June 21, 2002 on RPM Boxing’s Texas Shootout 2. The all female fight card will feature three world championship fights and a very competitive undercard at the Waco Convention Center in Waco, TX.

Jane Couch is widely revered as a busy and talented fighter. “She is certainly among the upper echelon of female boxers”, said Brian D. Pardo, the owner of RPM Boxing. RPM said Couch will bring talent, diversity and an international flavor to the nationally televised event.

Sumya Anani is well known as a busy, strong fighter that gets stronger as the fight goes on. Mr. Pardo said, “Sumya is a great fighter and a true warrior”. Sumya fought Fredia Gibbs for the same title in the first Texas Shootout in November of 2001. The judges called it a draw, but most observers felt Sumya won the fight. 

This match is too close to call according to many female fight fans, but RPM Boxing said it believes one of these women will walk away with the title. “They each have definite styles and roughly equal experience. Although we can’t predict the winner,  we do not believe this fight will end in a draw,” RPM Boxing said.

RPM Boxing said today that it would promote an all-female championship card on June 21, 2002 in Waco, Texas. RPM said the fight, dubbed Texas Shootout 2, will be televised live by ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.

The company said there would be three world championship fights on the card as well as four undercard bouts. RPM Boxing said it would announce the bouts once all contracts are signed, but the fight will be of equal or greater quality than the Texas Shootout 1.

RPM owner, Brian Pardo, said Anne Wolfe will be fighting Mary Ann Almager for the WIBA 160 lb World Middle Weight Title. Pardo also said female fight fans will be pleasantly surprised by some of the other title match-ups. “All will be very competitive bouts.” Pardo said.

The fight will be held at the Waco, TX Convention Center, a thoroughly modern facility with a 12 story Hilton Hotel directly attached. The Waco Hilton will be the official fight hotel. Waco’s restaurant and nightclub district is nearby following the banks of the famous Brazos River. Baylor University is less than a mile away.

RPM said it expects about 2,000 attendees.

February 20, 2001
Laila Ali, Ann Wolfe and a Hamburger

Will Ann Wolfe get the chance to fight Laila Ali for a hamburger? It just might happen.

At the grand opening of her new boxing gym this week, Laila Ali announced she’s back training and ready to take on World Championship boxer’s who’ve been calling her out.

Laila Ali said, “since it's getting a little close to the time when they're actually gonna' be able to get into the ring with me and prove all this shit they been talkin', I'm gonna' go on and name ‘em.”

Two-time Junior Middle Weight World Champion Ann Wolfe is at the top of that list. After knocking out Gina Nicholas at the 2001 Texas Shootout last November in Austin, Texas, Wolfe challenged Laila Ali on National Television, saying “Laila Ali, come on… I’ll fight for a Hamburger.” Wolfe made the challenge in response to Ali’s comment that women boxer’s only want to fight her for the money.

RPM Boxing said that if Laila Ali actually musters up the courage to fight Ann Wolfe that Wolfe will KO Ali in less than 5 rounds.

Ali stated, “They are not that far ahead of me if they are ahead of me at all. Maybe ahead of me in experience. But they're going to be in for a big surprise.” But, RPM Boxing owner Brian Pardo said, “It is Laila Ali who will be in for a surprise.”

Ann Wolfe said her challenge to Ali to fight for a hamburger is emphasizing that at this point in women’s boxing exposure is more important than money. She said, “The money will come when serious female boxers develop a fan base.”

In the meantime, the question remains…. Is Laila Ali up for the challenge?

     Waco, TX  - RPM Boxing announced today that a date has been set for the Texas Shootout 2. It will take place on June 21st , 2002 at the Radisson Astrodome Hotel in Houston, Texas.

The prestigious all female card will be headed by WIBA and IFBA World Junior Middle Weight Champion Ann Wolfe (10-1-0-7 KO’s) against Former WIBF  Welter Weight Champion and current IBF Middleweight World Champion, Mary Ann Almager (13-4-0-9KO’s), fighting for the WIBA 160lb World Championship.

The card will also include hard hitting Sumya Anani, one of only two female boxers to ever beat Christy Martin, as well as the tough and fast Chevelle Hallback, who are both fighting for world titles in their respective weight classes.

The card will also include an exciting undercard featuring competitive, up and coming female boxers.

The event will be televised on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. For More Information Contact: Dana Yarbrough 254-751-9700.
Dyarbrough@lifepartnersinc.com 

1-28-02
In the Works :
All Female Fight Card May Be
Televised on ESPN2

Waco, TX (Monday, January 28, 2002)  RPM Boxing Promotions said today that it is finalizing plans to promote an all female card on April 26, 2002. The company said there would more than likely be two world title fights with a strong undercard.

Anne Wolfe, world Jr. Middleweight champion will move up to fight for a world championship in the 160-lb. Middleweight division. Her opponent “more than likely” will be Valerie Mahfood, current world super Middleweight champion and world light heavy weight champ.

In their first meeting in the ring Mahfood KO’d Wolfe in the third round, the only loss of her career. Wolfe said that now that she has more experience she feels she could beat Mahfood. She cautioned, however, that Valerie also has more experience. In addition, Mahfood won a UD in a 10 round WIBA world super middleweight contest November 16^th at the Texas Shootout against Trina Ortegon. “Val comes to fight and if you get in the ring with her you better be ready, because you know she will be”, Wolfe said.

RPM said the other world title fight will be in the Jr. lightweight division featuring Chevelle Hallback vs. TBD at 130 lbs. “Hallback is definitely deserves another shot at the title”, said Brian Pardo, owner of RPM Boxing, “she is a hard punching, exciting fighter, a real crowd pleaser”.

RPM said the undercard would probably include one four round pro debut and two or three six and eight round bouts. Pardo said Gina Nicholas would probably be on the card in an eight round Jr. Middle Weight fight vs. TBD. Pardo said the card is being finalized at this time.

RPM said the fight would more than likely be televised on ESPN2, but that has not been finalized yet. “We are very optimistic about ESPN2 Friday Night Fights because it gives the boxers excellent exposure with live national coverage”, Pardo said. Currently, the fight is scheduled to be held in Austin, TX at the Frank Irwin Center. However, the company said it is looking at an attractive venue in San Antonio, TX as well.

“We expect to firm up the card, the venue and the television rights over the next week or so”, said Dana Yarbrough, principle fight coordinator for RPM Boxing.

1-14-02
RPM Mulls Next Event

RPM Boxing said today that is mulling over its next major fight card. RPM’s first major event was the November 16, 2001 “Texas Shootout” held at the Austin Convention Center.

Despite Tornado warnings about 1,000 fans showed up for the event. The event, headlined by three-time belt holder, world Jr. middleweight champion Anne Wolfe, was deemed a success by RPM management. The show has been televised on DirecTV Sports three times thus far and is expected to air a number of times this spring and summer.

Additionally RPM said it sold “a significant” number of videos of the fight and orders are still coming in at the rate of several per day according to Dana Yarbrough, Director of Communications and primary fight coordinator. The fight was professionally taped and distributed by Corporate Sponsors International, a major producer of fighting events nationwide.

Brian Pardo, RPM owner, said that the company is looking at a spring date for the next fight and is considering several venues. “We were very pleased with Austin, TX as our first venue”, Mr. Pardo said. But the company said it is considering Houston, Dallas or San Antonio as well.

A far as the card is concerned; Pardo promised an all female event on the same scale of the Texas Shootout. “Anne Wolfe will definitely fight" said Pardo, "as well as Chevelle Hallback”. Pardo said Hallback got a bad break in Austin when the fight with Snodene Blakeney was halted after the second round due to a severe cut on Blakeney’s scalp from an accidental headbutt. The fight was ruled a technical draw because the fight had not passed the fourth round. Most observers said Hallback was on the verge of knocking out the courageous, but overpowered Blakeney.

“Chevelle Hallback is a real sleeper. She is far more talented than her record would indicate”, Pardo said. Lucia Rijker, in her upcoming come back fight, refused to fight Hallback, opting instead for Blakeney, a mismatch in the eyes of most knowledgeable fans and professionals alike.

"Hallback also lost a controversial six rounder in Las Vegas against Laura Serrano," Pardo said, "and she deserves a chance to claim the world Jr. Lightweight title (130 lbs.) she has missed so far due to circumstances. "

RPM also said the next card will have a mix of exciting and well-matched bouts that female fight fans should receive well.

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