The Myth of Christy Martin

The Myth of Christy Martin

by Sumya Anani | 2004 – POUND4POUND: Christy Martin wins UD over Rijker for being an artful dodger & an accomplished liar! She’s been ducking Lucia Rijker & me for years. She claimed that I demanded $1 Million for a rematch, so there was no rematch! I NEVER asked for such a ridiculous amount!! Read the full article...

The Myth of Lucia Rijker

by Sumya Anani | 2004 – EASTSIDE BOXING, WOMEN’S BOXING ARCHIVE NETWORK: Lucia Rijker……. If you don’t believe me check out her record in Boxrec! I’ve called her out TWICE. In April, I addressed her specifically & accused her of suffering from `yellow fever’. No response. Maybe not quite… she got `injured’, & left the country! Read the full...
Open Challenge to Lucia Rijker

Open Challenge to Lucia Rijker

by Sumya Anani | June 14, 2004 – EASTSIDE BOXING, WOMEN’S BOXING ARCHIVE NETWORK, BOXING IN LAS VEGAS:  OPEN CHALLENGE to Lucia RIJKER, WHO DIDN’T RESPOND TO MY EARLIER CHALLENGE, Jane COUCH, Aga RYLIK, & even Christy “THE GOLD DIGGER’S DAUGHTER” Martin should she want a rematch. Let’s UNIFY the jnr. welter division & determine who is the best @ 140!  Read the full article...
Doghouse Chats With Sumya Anani’s Trainer, Barry Becker

Doghouse Chats With Sumya Anani’s Trainer, Barry Becker

by Martin Wade | May 3, 2004 – Doghouse Boxing: On the eve of getting the call for Sumya Anani to replace Lucia Rijker (against the talented Lisa Holewyne) on the April 24th Staples Center card in Los Angeles, California I spoke with Barry Becker about women’s boxing, his frustrations, and most of all his faith. The conversation was enlightening, evangelical, and very humorous. It was a glimpse into the camp of the most feared woman in women’s boxing. The following is our interview…Read the full article...
Bring the Pain: An Interview

Bring the Pain: An Interview

May/June 2004 – SLY MAGAZINE: Anani has captivated crowds and irritated enemies by bashing Christy Martin and baiting Lucia Rijker, issuing this open challenge to her…Read the full article...