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Flyweight Boxer/MMA fighter Ana Julaton inspired a Heavyweight’s Comeback

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Jeff

Two time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir had lost four matches in row, and his career clearly needed help. Inspiration for his resurgence would come from the unlikeliest of places, 125 pound boxing champion turned MMA fighter, Ana Julaton. How … Continue reading →

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Former Boxing Champion Ana Julaton Takes Up MMA

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Jeff

Former IBA and WBO Superbantamweight Boxing Champion Ana Julaton has started fighting MMA professionally this year.  Not only is she a boxer, but she has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and kenpo Karate.  She follows well known boxer … Continue reading →

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Ana Julaton Joins Manny Pacquiao as Another Filipino Boxing Champion

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jeff

Manny Pacquiao isn’t the only Filipino boxing champion.  On September 12, Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton won the IBA Super Bantamweight championship (122 lbs) by defeating Kelsey “the Road Warrior” Jeffries.   We have written before about female Asian boxers defying stereotypes, … Continue reading →

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