Marlen Esparza

CompuBox statistics: Yokasta Valle SD10 Marlen Esparza

Yokasta Valle won a narrow 10-round split decision over Marlen Esparza on Saturday in Cancun, Mexico.

Yokasta Valle edges Marlen Esparza; Robin Safar earns TKO

Yokasta Valle won a split decision over former flyweight titleholder Marlen Esparza with aggressiveness and activity, while Robin Safar brutalized Roberto Silva.

Yokasta Valle and Marlen Esparza face off for women’s flyweight future

Yokasta Valle and Marlen Esparza meet Saturday in a crossroads bout in Cancun, Mexico, with the winner expected to earn a foothold contending for a women's flyweight title.

William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer make weight for rematch

William Zepeda is set to rematch Tevin Farmer after the two made weight for their 12-round lightweight main event, which headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card tomorrow night at Poliforum Benito Juarez in Cancun, Mexico.

Oscar Collazo calls for a little more respect for lighter weight stars

Oscar Collazo has called for the lighter weight-division fighters to get equal respect. 

Charles Conwell, John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez win in Ontario, California

Junior middleweight Charles Conwell toppled Gerardo Vergara for a seventh-round stoppage and John "Scrappy" Ramirez outslugged fellow junior bantamweight and sparring partner Ephraim Bui for a unanimous decision win Saturday in Ontario, California.

'Fighting Words' (Part 2): The rest of the best Olympians as pro fighters since 2008

Amateur success doesn’t necessarily equal pro success.

WBO Won't Order Marlen Esparza-Gabriela Alaniz Trilogy Fight

The World Boxing Organization on Thursday denied former flyweight champion Marlen Esparza’s request for a rematch with Gabriela Alaniz following Alaniz’s split decision title victory April 27 in Fresno, California.

Malissa Smith Q&A: 'The Promise of Women's Boxing' (Part 1)

Oscar Duarte Wins, Becomes First Fighter to Stop Joseph Diaz