IBF World Flyweight Champion Ava Knight and trainer Ben Bautista at Boxing Championships in SF

Traveling into hostil territory last month, Ava Knight did the only thing she possibly could to win..knock the Mexican Champion out. "The Lady of Boxing" closed the show at :34 seconds of the 2nd round. Arely Mucino (14-1, Monterey Mexico) was the overwhelming favorite fighting at home for her own promoter. No matter. Knight knocked Mucino to the canvas to begin the 2nd round with a straight left and right to chin, but the Mexican referee ruled it a slip. Again, no matter. Ava simply threw a digging shot to the body and one to the head for the knockout win and the IBF Championship at 112 pounds. Owning a 7-1-3 record, Knight is ready for any and all challenges. Finding shows where promoters will feature female fighters is Ava and Ben's biggest challenge, but if Mexico, Canada or Europe come a calling...expect Ava Knight to answer the bell.