RPM Boxing Press Releases

9-9-05
Ann Wolfe Helping Out with Relief Efforts from
Hurricane Katrina

(Austin, Tx. September 9, 2005) – 8-time World Champion Ann Wolfe says she has been assisting and visiting with victims of hurricane Katrina at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Currently, more than 4,000 people are being housed there. Wolfe is particularly helping out the kids by feeding them, spending time with them, as well as opening her home and gym as a place to get away.

Wolfe was scheduled to fight her first man in Biloxi, Ms. October 15, 2005, but that event has been postponed.

Wolfe says she is now turning her focus on helping the hurricane victims to rebuild their towns. Wolfe's spokesperson Dana Venard said, "Biloxi has done so much for Ann, and New Orleans is like home for her, so now she wants to give back." Wolfe is planning to hold several exhibition matches to raise money. Her first stop will be Austin, then San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and possibly outside Texas.

Ann said when she walked into the Convention Center many of the victims recognized her right away. Ann said most of them asked her about fighting Laila Ali.

Wolfe said she spent three days visiting, laughing and folding clothes.

Ann told them that they can make it, just like she did. “I can relate to a lot of what they (the hurricane victims) are going through being homeless and having nothing. It makes me realize just how much God has truly blessed me. I can talk to them and tell them that I have been there, and there is a chance for them to start over” said Wolfe. "I know I can't save everybody, but if I can save a couple of kids or do my hands-on part then I know I've done a piece of the puzzle to help these devastated cities and people rebuild."

Waco, TX (2-23-05) - Ann Wolfe stunned the female boxing world today by agreeing to fight a man in her next fight. The fight will be televised on Pay-Per-View and will be held at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in early July.

RPM Boxing, managers for Wolfe, said the fight is sanctioned by the Mississippi Boxing Commission against a TBD opponent. The opponent will be a male, super middle weight with boxing experience who must be approved by the commission.

RPM Boxing said Ann’s career is almost at a standstill “not because she can’t fight, but because no other qualified woman in the world will fight her”. RPM Boxing shrugged off suggestions that Laila Ali might still fight Wolfe. Brian Pardo, owner of RPM Boxing said “Laila Ali will never get in the ring with Ann simply because she knows Ann will put her to sleep in round one!” Pardo said Ali is no longer a consideration for Ann. “Ali is no more than a side show now.” Pardo said.

Ann Wolfe said, “I make my living as a professional boxer. I must be the baddest woman on the planet because no one will fight me, especially after they saw me knock out Vonda Ward in the first round. I might as well fight men. At least, they aren’t afraid to get in the ring with me.”

Wolfe said she has trained with male fighters for years. “I spare with heavy weights to gain strength and I spare with middle weights for speed. Most of my sparing is open. So, if I do it for training, I might as well do it for my career.” Wolfe said.

Promoter Tony Dane said it would be a great fight. “Ann has one of the hardest rights in the business, male or female. If she connects, you’re going down. On the other hand the man might be stronger, we’ll see. But, I assure you, this will be a serious bout no one will want to miss.”

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