Christy Martin’s Conqueror

by | Jan 11, 2004 | Boxing

January 2004 | Sumya Anani is rated #1 in the IFBA, boxrec, and is the champ on boxrec. She was rated above Lucia Rijker in the World Boxing magazine’s women’s p4p list, and The Ring magazine voted her the best...
One Fan’s List

One Fan’s List

by | Aug 26, 2003 | Boxing, Media

by Anonymous | August 26, 2003 Sumya Anani is not just an amazing boxer.  She’s an inspiration to myself as well as others I’m sure.  Ofcourse what draws many to her is her ability to mix it up in the boxing ring and entertain us with her skill.  After having read her last two articles posted on WBAN I have come to the realization of two other reasons why I admire Sumya.  1) she is a gifted writer who speaks and writes with an eloquence that is equal to her punching power.  And 2) she is unabashed, uninhibited and willing to give credit where credit is due.  Following her list of Women Fighters that she admires I read her request that other fighters and fans extend their respect and thanks as she had just done.  Well as you can probably tell, that little bit hit the mark and so here follows one boxing fans list of the fighters that I admire. In alphabetical order: 1)Jennifer Alcorn~ Mia St. John was correct when she proclaimed that Jennifer was a perfect physical specimen.  For once I can agree with Mia as Jennifer is a poster girl for the desired result of anyone who works hard to maintain their physical lifestyle.  Furthermore she is a hard puncher and is willing to be the aggressor no matter what the toll on her body. 2)Sumya Anani~ It is very disheartening that more people do not know of this lady.  She is a truly genuine and kind person.  I have had the honour and privilege of corresponding with Sumya for sometime now and can honestly...

The Sweeter Science

by | Nov 11, 2002 | Boxing

by Joe Santoliquito | November 2002 – WORLD BOXING: “Island Girl” wants her moment in the sun. Sumya Anani hasn’t appeared half-naked on the cover of a men’s magazine or adorned the front of a national sports publication. She hasn’t played a bit part in a bad remake of a science fiction movie, and she doesn’t have a famous last...