by admin | Jan 1, 2002 | Boxing, Media
by WomenBoxing.com | Jan 2002 Another year has gone by and it is time to have the “hot” picks and “not” picks for the year 2002! Sumya takes three awards. MOST OUTSTANDING OF THE YEAR Sumya “Island Girl” Anani BIGGEST “KNOCKOUT” OF THE YEAR Sumya Anani over Jane Couch TOP THREE TELEVISED FIGHTS OF THE YEAR CHRISTY MARTIN VS. KATHY COLLINS (PAY-PER-VIEW) SUMYA ANANI VS. FREDIA GIBBS (DIRECT TV) LAURA SERRANO VS. CHEVELLE HALLBACK (FOX SPORTS NET) WBAN asked boxing fans to vote for their most favorite boxing match that had happened in the year 2001. These were the three top fights that were chosen by WBAN and boxing...
by admin | May 24, 2001 | Media
by Jerry Clair | May 24, 2001 – JOURNAL HERALD: If you think kids who don’t gain confidence through sports in school stand little chance of successful athletic pursuits later life, don’t tell that to 29-year-old, Overland Park resident Sumya Anani, who on May 11, became the IBA Women’s Lightweight Boxing Champion, defeating Liz Mueller in Tulsa, Oka. Read the full article...
by admin | Jan 1, 2001 | Boxing, Media
by WomenBoxing.com | Jan 2001 Another year has gone by and it is time to have the “hot” picks and “not” picks for the year 2001! Sumya takes two Awards! FIGHTER (PRO BOXER ) OF THE YEAR SUMYA “THE ISLAND GIRL” ANANI Sumya Anani, 17-1-1 (6KO) had lost to only one boxer in her pro career – Britt VanBuskirk. Anani facedVanBuskirk in a 10-round WIBF title fight, with one weeks notice. One month later, Anani again stepped in the ring for another world title shot with another federation, and fought “Cheetah” Fredia Gibbs that ended in a draw. Anani also fought and defeated Liz Mueller for the IBA 135-lb World title, which brought her up to fighting three world championships, winning two, and tying with one in the year 2001. TOP THREE TELEVISED FIGHTS OF THE YEAR CHRISTY MARTIN VS. KATHY COLLINS (PAY-PER-VIEW) SUMYA ANANI VS. FREDIA GIBBS (DIRECT TV) LAURA SERRANO VS. CHEVELLE HALLBACK (FOX SPORTS NET) WBAN asked boxing fans to vote for their most favorite boxing match that had happened in the year 2001. These were the three top fights that were chosen by WBAN and boxing...
by admin | Oct 19, 2000 | Media
October 19, 2000 – THE PITCH WEEKLY: Sumya “The Island Girl” Anani – Sumya Anani isn’t undefeated anymore, but she’s still pound-for-pound the best fighter in Kansas City’s thriving women’s boxing scene. Read the full article...
by admin | Oct 1, 2000 | Media
October 2000 – KC MAGAZINE: If Professional Boxing Needs a Make-Over, a Group of Kansas City Women Would Like to be Poster Girls For: The New Face of Boxing – Two boxers at the East Side Boxing Club in Kansas City wrap their hands while they talk shop. One asks the other about a recent exhibition trip to China. Read the full article...
