http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/cecilia_braekhus/73768 Recent articles about Cecilia Braekhus en-us Less than 24 hours after the World Boxing Council (WBC) Female Championship Committee ordered a mega-fight between undefeated WBC welterweight champion Cecilia "First Lady" Braekhus (21-0, 5 KOs) and 14-time, three-division world champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs), Braekhus' promoter, Sauerland Boxing, notified Holm's promoter, Fresquez Productions, that Braekhus had instead agreed to fight 45-year-old Mia "The Knockout" St. John (47-12-2, 18 KOs) on April 13 in Denmark. Credit: Chris Cozzone The WBC had awarded the distinction of the Diamond Belt for the Braekhus-Holm fight because "it is regarded as one of the best fights in the history of female boxing." Sauerland and Fresquez had discussions prior to the WBC's order and, if the promoters were unable to reach an agreement - negotiations have now broken off due to Sauerland's announcement that Braekhus is fighting St. John - that the WBC will ... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:22:39 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cecilia_braekhus_chooses_mia_st_john_ducks_holly_holm/12766066 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cecilia_braekhus_chooses_mia_st_john_ducks_holly_holm/12766066 Cecilia Braekhus chooses Mia St. John, ducks Holly Holm? http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cecilia_braekhus_chooses_mia_st_john_ducks_holly_holm/12766066 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The World Boxing Council (WBC) Female Championship Committee has ordered a mega-fight between undefeated WBC welterweight champion Cecilia "First Lady" Braekhus (21-0, 5 KOs) and three-division world champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs). The WBC has awarded the distinction of the Diamond Belt for the Braekhus-Holm fight because "it is regarded as one of the best fights in the history of female boxing." Credit: Full Court Press If the promoters for Braekhus (Sauerland Boxing) and Holm (Fresquez Productions) are unable to reach an agreement, the WBC will conduct a purse bid Friday, February 15 at the its headquarters in Mexico City. "Sometimes you need to be careful what you ask for," Holm's promoter Lenny Fresquez warned. "This reminds me of Mary Jo Sanders all over again. We all know what happened there (Holm won 10-round decision for IBA light middleweight title and then they fought to a draw) and we ne... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:28:40 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/wbc_orders_womens_mega_fight_cecilia_braekhus_vs_holly_holm/12727492 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/wbc_orders_womens_mega_fight_cecilia_braekhus_vs_holly_holm/12727492 WBC orders women’s mega-fight: Cecilia Braekhus vs. Holly Holm http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/wbc_orders_womens_mega_fight_cecilia_braekhus_vs_holly_holm/12727492 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Negotiations are about to begin for arguably the most anticipated match-up in women's professional boxing history between 14-time, three-division world champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs) and undefeated Cecilia "First Lady" Braekhus (21-0, 5 KOs), considered by most to be the top two female pound-for-pound boxers in the world, for July in Las Vegas. Credit: Will Fox Braekhus issued a challenge by way of a video tape shown after Holm's recent victory against Diana Prazak at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque. After introducing herself as the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association and World Boxing organization welterweight champion, Braekhus said the following, directed to Holm: "I have an important message for you. Your promoter (Lenny Fresquez) has been saying that this fight (vs. Anne Sophie Mathis) confirms that Holly is the No. 1 female fighter in the world. I do understand that you are avoiding me, but li... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:45:19 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/holly_holm_vs_cecilia_braekhus_womens_super_fight_summer_2013_in_vegas/12482830 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/holly_holm_vs_cecilia_braekhus_womens_super_fight_summer_2013_in_vegas/12482830 Holly Holm vs. Cecilia Braekhus women’s super fight summer 2013 in Vegas? http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/holly_holm_vs_cecilia_braekhus_womens_super_fight_summer_2013_in_vegas/12482830 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Holly Holm prepares for Diana Prazak fight on Dec. 7 Three-division World Champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (31-2-3, 9 KOs) held an open media workout yesterday in preparation of her December 7 world title fight against Diana Prazak (11-1, 7 KOs), headlining the Fresquez Productions-presented "Fire And Ice" card,for the women's IBA & WBF light welterweight championships at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque. Holm looks fit and in shape, and is still one of the best women's fighters in the world. She has been campaigning for a fight against Cecilia Braekhus, and would love to have that match next to settle matters once for all as to who is the best active professional women's fighter. We'll see if that comes off though. Enjoy the Holly Holm workout photos and check back with us in the coming weeks for more notes on the upcoming bout. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:44:12 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/holly_holm_workout_photos/12284893 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/holly_holm_workout_photos/12284893 Holly Holm workout photos http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/holly_holm_workout_photos/12284893 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png WBA, WBC & WBO Female Welterweight Champion Cecilia Braekhus (21-0, 5 KOs) lived up to her billing as boxing's “First Lady” with a spectacular points victory over French star Anne Sophie Mathis (26-3, 22 KOs). After ten exciting rounds, she was ahead 97-93 on all three cards. “This is the happiest day of my life,” she said afterwards. “Mathis was very strong, the toughest opponent of my career, but I found a way to beat her. This is my biggest win ever.” Credit: Photo Wende With 2,345 fans in attendance – at least 550 of them from Norway – at Arena Nord in Frederikshavn, Braekhus used her superior boxing skills to stay out of harm's way, although Mathis had her moments. But Braekhus cleverly blocked her attacks and landed punches on her own – single shots as well as combinations. In the seventh, she even wobble... Sun, 23 Sep 2012 08:53:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cecilia_braekhus_defeats_anne_sophie_mathis_claims_stake_as_best_womens_fighter/11787418 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cecilia_braekhus_defeats_anne_sophie_mathis_claims_stake_as_best_womens_fighter/11787418 Cecilia Braekhus defeats Anne Sophie Mathis, claims stake as best women’s fighter http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cecilia_braekhus_defeats_anne_sophie_mathis_claims_stake_as_best_womens_fighter/11787418 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Braekhus defends WBA/WBC/WBO Female Welterweight Titles against Balogun Cecilia Braekhus (20-0, 5 KOs) defended her WBA/WBC/WBO Female Welterweight Titles at the Nordic Fight Night in Herning, Denmark on Saturday night, beating highly-rated Jessica Balogun (22-2, 10 KOs) on points. The First Lady was ahead 99-92, 97-93 and 97-93 on the scorecards. “Jessica was a tough opponent, we knew each other very well, but I did what we had trained for and I am happy about the win,” Braekhus said. “This was a good victory for me.” Credit: Photo Wende Braekhus stamped her authority on the battle early, landing good one-two combinations and uppercuts. Balogun kept pressing but had most attacks absorbed by the First Lady's defense. In the later rounds, Braekhus turned it on again and showed her superior boxing skills as she cruised to a clear points victory. “This was a great performance against a very tough challenger,” promoter Nisse Sauerland said. “Now Cecilia will go on vacation, take ... Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:45:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/braekhus_defends_titles_larsen_gets_kod_nordic_fight_night_results/10933214 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/braekhus_defends_titles_larsen_gets_kod_nordic_fight_night_results/10933214 Braekhus defends titles, Larsen gets KO’d: Nordic Fight Night results http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/braekhus_defends_titles_larsen_gets_kod_nordic_fight_night_results/10933214 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8d797edb41a5733b8709d3b9a7feae6dabc8e85b/mini/Wanda_Pena_Ozuna_8219.jpg Tomorrow night in Herning, the latest edition of the new Nordic Fight Night boxing series will be held. The two big name fighters on the card are comebacking Mads Larsen, and one of the top female fighters in the world, Cecilia Braekhus. Right here, you can find the official weights for the event, as well as a few photos from the weigh-in as well. Take a look. Here are the weights from Herning ahead of tomorrow's Nordic Fight Night. Super Middleweight: Mads Larsen: 174 lbs Luke Blackledge: 174 lbs WBA / WBC / WBO Female Welterweight Title: Cecilia Braekhus: 146 lbs Jessica Balogun: 146.5 lbs Check back in later this weekend for full post-fight results and coverage from the Nordic Fight Night event highlighted by Mads Larsen and Cecilia Braekhus. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:18:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nordic_fight_night_weights_featuring_mads_larsen_cecilia_braekhus/10919735 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nordic_fight_night_weights_featuring_mads_larsen_cecilia_braekhus/10919735 Nordic Fight Night weights featuring Mads Larsen & Cecilia Braekhus http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/nordic_fight_night_weights_featuring_mads_larsen_cecilia_braekhus/10919735 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Mads Larsen (51-3, 38 KOs) will return to the ring on June 2, taking on Lorenzo Di Giacomo (41-6, 19 KOs) as the Nordic Fight Night hits Herning. The former European Super-Middleweight Champion has been shaping up in Team Sauerland's training facilities in Berlin. “It's great to be back,” Larsen said. “I am in perfect shape after all the grueling training with those German coaches. The fire is still burning inside me and I know that I can still compete at the top level. June 2 will be the first step. Di Giacomo is a tough guy, he has proven his class in recent fights, but to reach the top again, I will have to find a way past him.” Di Giacomo, 33 and from Italy, boasts a strong record of 41 victories and six losses along with 19 KOs. He challenged Eduard Gutknecht for the European Light Heavyweight Title last summer. “Di Giacomo is strong and rugged,” prom... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:15:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mads_larsen_cecilia_braekhus_to_appear_on_nordic_fight_night_june_2/10648192 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mads_larsen_cecilia_braekhus_to_appear_on_nordic_fight_night_june_2/10648192 Mads Larsen & Cecilia Braekhus to appear on Nordic Fight Night June 2 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mads_larsen_cecilia_braekhus_to_appear_on_nordic_fight_night_june_2/10648192 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 'The Reckoning' Mathis vs. Holm II Announced June 2 at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque Fresquez Productions held a press conference on Tuesday to announce the much-anticipated June 15 rematch between French knockout-artist Anne Sophie Mathis and Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm, universally considered the two best female boxers in the world, at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque. "The Reckoning," presented by Fresquez Productions in association with Route 66 Casino Hotel, will showcase a stylistic match-up between invading knockout specialist Mathis and the consummate boxer, southpaw Holm.  Mathis will defend her IBA and WBAN welterweight title belts, as well as the mythical pound-for-pound crown, for the first time against the same opponent she upset to capture the straps from last December. Credit: Fresquez Productions In her United States debut, at the same venue on top the "World Dominance" card, seven-time world c... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:30:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/anne_sophie_mathis_vs_holly_holm_ii_set_for_june_2_presser_quotes_notes/10639360 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/anne_sophie_mathis_vs_holly_holm_ii_set_for_june_2_presser_quotes_notes/10639360 Anne Sophie Mathis vs. Holly Holm II set for June 2; presser quotes & notes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/anne_sophie_mathis_vs_holly_holm_ii_set_for_june_2_presser_quotes_notes/10639360 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Team Sauerland regrets to inform boxing fans that the March 17 show at Arena Nord in Frederikshavn has been postponed to April 21 after WBA, WBC and WBO Female Welterweight Champion Cecilia Braekhus has been flattened by tonsillitis. While preparing for the hotly-anticipated showdown with French power-puncher Anne Sophie Mathis, the “First Lady” fell sick. “We are very sorry we have to postpone the second Nordic Fight Night but unfortunately things like this happen in boxing,” promoter Nisse Sauerland said. “Cecilia is taking antibiotics and cannot train for eight days, which is impossible to make up for in such a crucial period of the preparation. The only positive note today is that we have already confirmed April 21 as the new date together with Viasat and Arena Nord. The card will remain the same, with Braekhus-Mathis and Nielsen-Vega the headliners. Torben Keller, Reda Zam Zam and Erik Skoglund will also be in action.” Said Braekhus: “I am very sorry for all my fa... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:32:53 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/braekhus_out_with_tonsillitis_womens_super_fight_against_mathis_postponed_to_april_21/10181710 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/braekhus_out_with_tonsillitis_womens_super_fight_against_mathis_postponed_to_april_21/10181710 Braekhus out with tonsillitis, women’s super fight against Mathis postponed to April 21 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/braekhus_out_with_tonsillitis_womens_super_fight_against_mathis_postponed_to_april_21/10181710 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4d65e8812d6c568e4758619aa245527c8832817f/mini/Cecilia_Braekhus_v_1719.jpg Braekhus vs. Mathis showdown on Nordic Fight Night set for March 17 in Denmark: Team Sauerland is delighted to announce that the Nordic Fight Night will hit Frederikshavn on March 17, featuring the very best of Danish boxing as well the biggest fight in women's boxing. At the Arena Nord, highly-rated WBA & WBC & WBO Female Welterweight Champion Cecilia Braekhus (19-0, 5 KOs) and top-ranked contender Anne-Sophie Mathis (26-1, 22 KOs) will determine the undisputed pound-for-pound queen. A full Danish card as well as a Danish main event will be announced shortly. “We are thrilled to come to Frederikshavn,” promoter Nisse Sauerland said. “We will present an unforgettable night of exciting, high-class and dramatic boxing action.” Credit: Viasat Norway In one of the main fights of the night, Braekhus, the 30-year-old “First Lady” from Norway, and Mathis, the famed and feared French power-puncher with a KO record of over 80 percent, will battle out supremacy in w... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:51:03 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/womens_boxing_dream_match_braekhus_vs_mathis_set_for_march_17th/9861376 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/womens_boxing_dream_match_braekhus_vs_mathis_set_for_march_17th/9861376 Women’s boxing dream match: Braekhus vs. Mathis set for March 17th http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/womens_boxing_dream_match_braekhus_vs_mathis_set_for_march_17th/9861376 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/4/a40742d5204f04cca5729467c556c8bbe3388f81/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f85428052.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1932C5816113BCD9D3C54B961D61FAA6BEF.jpg Helenius & Braekhus hold media work-out in Helsinki The Nordic Nightmare Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) and The First Lady Cecilia Braekhus (18-0, 4 KOs) today participated in a media work-out at the P3 Boxing Gym in Helsinki, Finland. On December 3, Helenius will clash with Dereck Chisora (15-1, 9 KOs) for the vacant European Heavyweight Title, while Braekhus will put her WBA/WBC/WBO female welterweight titles on the line against Kuulei Kupihea (7-1, 2 KOs). Take a look at a few photos from the event and some quotes from the fighters right here. “It's good to be back home,” Helenius said. “We have trained very hard in Germany. We will use the last days to get ready mentally and physically. It will be a difficult fight but with Ulli Wegner in my corner nothing can go wrong.” Just like Helenius, Braekhus is also determined to keep her unbeaten record. “To this day I have defeated every... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:13:44 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/helenius_braekhus_workout_pictures_quotes/8373736 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/helenius_braekhus_workout_pictures_quotes/8373736 Helenius & Braekhus Workout Pictures & Quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/helenius_braekhus_workout_pictures_quotes/8373736 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5d35f66934343cdaa543330ea75131b039899300/mini/BOXING_2010_7671.jpg Prior to their title fights at Helsinki's renowned Hartwall Areena, WBA & WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) and WBA/WBC/WBO Female Welterweight Champion Cecilia Braekhus (18-0, 4 KOs) today held an open training session at Berlin's Max-Schmeling-Gym. While “The Nordic Nightmare” will take on Dereck Chisora (15-1, 9 KOs) for the vacant European Heavyweight Title, the “First Lady” will defend her title collection against Kuulei Kupihea (7-1, 2 KOs). Two dozens of national and international reporters stopped by to catch up with the unbeaten duo. “They are both in great shape,” eight-time German coach of the year Ulli Wegner lauded. “I expect them to put on spectacular fights in Helsinki." Credit: Team Sauerland On Sunday, Wegner and his team will travel to the Finnish capital. “The stakes have never been higher and the pressu... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:57:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/helenius_womens_champ_braekhus_media_day_quotes_notes/8273827 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/helenius_womens_champ_braekhus_media_day_quotes_notes/8273827 Helenius & Women’s Champ Braekhus Media Day Quotes & Notes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/helenius_womens_champ_braekhus_media_day_quotes_notes/8273827 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5d35f66934343cdaa543330ea75131b039899300/mini/BOXING_2010_7671.jpg WBA, WBC & WBO Female Welterweight Champion Cecilia Braekhus will take on Hawaiian Kuulei Kupihea at Helsinki´s renowned Hartwall Areena on December 3. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:06:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/braekhus_to_defend_titles_against_kupihea_in_helsink/7685095 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/braekhus_to_defend_titles_against_kupihea_in_helsink/7685095 Braekhus to defend Titles against Kupihea in Helsink http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/braekhus_to_defend_titles_against_kupihea_in_helsink/7685095 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8d797edb41a5733b8709d3b9a7feae6dabc8e85b/mini/Wanda_Pena_Ozuna_8219.jpg