Capital Promotions Presents

Capital Promotions Presents

October 9, 1997 – Capital Promotions Presents: Sumya “The Island Girl” Anani – Anani, part American, Caucasion, and Arabic is stunning fight crowds across the nation with her aggressive non-stop style. Her professional record stands at 6-0,  4 KO’s  and will make a believer out of fans who don’t really like professional women’s bouts.  She currently is  the Missouri Lightweight Champion  and has been receiving offers to climb in with the World Champions Christy Martin and Lucia Riker. Her promoter, Danny Campbell  states “When the Island Girl throws down, look out because something is gonna happen. You will be seeing this young pugilist in the near future on either  HBO or Showtime.” Read the full article...
Hope for Those on the Ropes

Hope for Those on the Ropes

by Joe Popper | October 4, 1997 – THE KANSAS CITY STAR: The young man was on his toes dancing, the classic, lethal ballet of the boxing ring. His boots were laced and he danced slowly, warming his muscles, cocking his head from side to side, throwing punches in three-quarter time. Read the full...

Boxing a Family Affair Still for Leon Spinks

by David Boyce | October, 1 1997- THE KANSAS CITY STAR: In what was billed as a women’s grudge match, Sumya Anani destroyed Stacy Prestage, scoring a fourth-round knockout. Read the full article...
Women’s Boxing Captures Hearts of Men

Women’s Boxing Captures Hearts of Men

by David Boyce | August 13, 1996 – THE KANSAS CITY STAR: Jessica Breitfelder (left) went over the top of a ducking Sumya Anani during their bout Monday night at the Beaumont Club in Westport.  Anani, from Shawnee, won a unanimous decision. Read the full article...