Christy Martin will go for her 50th pro win when she takes on Dakota Stone on the Sebastian Zbik vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr world title card at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 4. “First time I have ever fought in California,” said Christy. “I am going for my 50th win […]
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Christy Martin: The Comeback to Boxing


By Gina L. Caliboso Saturday, March 12th was to mark Martin’s return to the ring after a 2 year absence. Due to a rib injury, she pulled out of the bout. In boxing, timing can be everything. Whether a boxer’s timing is off, either physically or even psychologically, a boxer’s timing is critical. Female boxing […]
Chevelle Hallback Wants to Fight


IFBA and WBAN Lightweight Champion Chevelle Hallback is training every day at Highlander Gym in Tampa, Florida with trainer Sherman Henson. “She’s putting in the work,” Henson said, “to stay sharp and active when a fight does happen.” Chevelle’s last fight was in December against Victoria Cisneros and since that split decision victory, Chevelle has […]
Chevelle Hallback Calls Out Christy Martin


(CEO/Publisher Note: Chevelle first called out Christy Martin in her Exclusive Interview with RSR’s Lead Interviewer Marc Anthony last week.) Picture by Team Hallback Chevelle “Fists of Steel” Hallback (28-6, 11KO) is looking for a good fight, and there is one she has wanted for a long time. “I’ve fought the best female fighters there […]
Christy Martin Stabbed and Shot Update: Husband’s Murder Attempt Fueled by Another Woman


By Geno McGahee There has been an ongoing rumor within the boxing community that the marriage between Jim and Christy Martin was one of business rather than of love and that Christy was in fact a lesbian. It was their business and if it was true or not didn’t matter much, but this topic was […]
RSR Breaking News: Christy Martin’s Husband Arrested


By Geno McGahee After a week long manhunt for the man accused of shooting and stabbing former Female Boxing Champion Christy Martin was apprehended in Florida. The police were tipped off and thank all of those that called in the tips which led to the arrest, and we thank all of the RSR Readers in […]
Christy Martin Stabbed and Shot: Update


By Geno McGahee RSR was just informed that Christy Martin’s husband, Jim Martin, has been named as the suspect in the attempted murder of the former women’s champion. Orange County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help to locate Christy’s husband.
Christy Martin Stabbed and Shot: Coal Miner’s Daughter Husband Sought


By Geno McGahee The woman that brought female boxing to the mainstream was reportedly shot and stabbed in the torso by her husband, Jim Martin, who is now on the run from the authorities in Florida. Martin, 49-5-3, 31 KO’s, was actually trained by her husband and would often be featured on Don King pay […]