Photos & Story By: Chris Cozzone

           Jennifer “Razor” Barber, of Northridge, Calif., not only put former IFBA titleholder, Adriana Delgado’s comeback on ice, but she sliced and diced the former champion so badly, Delgado’s corner had no choice but to throw in the towel early in round three. It wasn’t so much a case of ring rust, for Delgado, ending a five-year absence, had been looking sharp at the Hideout Gym in Albuquerque, under the tight scrutiny of the Romeros. It was more about Barber’s ability to wield her double-edged mitts and live up to her nickname, “Razor.”

          Delgado was forced on the defensive from the opening bell. Barber’s straight-on aggression, backed by a steady cuffing of jabs and super-sharp right hands, had the former champ seeking refuge all over the ring, to no avail. After regrouping in her corner between rounds, Delgado came out trying to turn the fight around, but Barber turned the one-sided affair from a trimming, to a scalping. The very few counters thrown by Delgado had no effect on Barber, who, not even blinking at Delgado’s close shave counters, was relentless with pressure, and unremitting with her rights and lefts. Delgado came out in the third, her face a bruised and bloody mess, and the punishment continued until, closing in on the first minute, the towel was thrown into the ring.

          Actually, it wasn’t a towel at all, but an Adriana Delgado T-shirt, and it came not from her corner, but from a very concerned relative, several rows back, who was screaming, “Stop the fight! Stop the fight!” Time was called by Referee Rocky Stapleton, who consulted with Delgado’s chief cornerman, Danny Romero, who spared his fighter further punishment by calling it quits. This time, it was for real. Official time was 1:02, of round three. “I thought I’d win, but not like that,” said Barber, now 7-0, with four kayos. “Seeing that she’s a former world champ, I didn’t think I’d dominate that easily. “But it’s exactly what I needed. I want three more fights, then a shot at a world title.” Her future a question mark, Delgado falls to 10-3-1, 4 KOs, in her return to the ring. More photos available in photo gallery under the Ring of Fire fight card. 

Weigh-Ins From Sky Ute Casino

          Today in Ignacio, CO weigh-ins were held for the much anticipated fight between the #6 rated featherweight in the world by WBAN.com Jennifer “The Razor” Barber 6-0 (3KO’s), and the former IFBA bantamweight champion of the world Adriana Delgado 10-2-1 (4 KO’s). Barber weighed in at 119.2 lbs while Delgado topped the scales 119.6 lbs. Both fighters came in under the contracted catch weight of 121 lbs. The fight takes place on Saturday May 31 at the Sky Ute Casino as a part of their Ring of Fire card.

Can "The Razor" Stay Sharp?

          After having two dominating performances in front of her southern California fight fans in her two previous fights, Jennifer “The Razor” Barber takes her show on the road again when she takes on Adrianna Delgado of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The fight will take place on Saturday May 31st at the Sky Ute Casino and Lodge in Ignacio, Colorado. Barber who is 6-0 (3 KO’s) is rated the #6 featherweight in the world by woman’s boxing website www.WBAN.com and the #8 featherweight in the world by the IFBA. Barber won numerous amateur titles in addition to being a top ranked amateur; she now looks to improve on her professional rankings. “My goal is to be contending for a title by the end of this year or early next year,” exclaimed Barber, “…my extensive amateur background has made an easy transition for me as a pro. I always felt that I had a more effective style for the pro’s than the amateurs.” Her next fight should be a good test, since her opponent Adrianna Delgado has a solid record of 10-2-1 (4 KO’s) and is the former world IFBA bantamweight titleholder. The fight is scheduled for five rounds at a catch weight of 121 pounds. The first fight begins at 7:00 pm and tickets are priced at: $40, $30, and $25. For more information on tickets and location, visit www.SkyUteCasino.com or call (970)563-3000.

Barber Cruises To Another Victory

          In her second consecutive fight in Southern California, Jennifer “The Razor” Barber, 6-0 (3 KO’s) easily controlled Elizabeth Villarreal 5-6-1 (0 KO’s) during a 4 round featherweight bout. The fight took place Thursday April 24, 2008 as a part of the Battle in the Ballroom fight card at the Irvine Marriott. The native of Northridge, CA won the 4 round fight by unanimous decision, which all three judges scored 40-36. Barber put on a dazzling performance in front of a sold out crowd of 1400 plus, she started off fast using her jab and flashy combinations to inflict damage and hurt Villarreal early in the fight. “I wasn’t really satisfied with my performance,” admitted Barber. “I wanted the knockout, but I am happy with the win.” Barber had Villarreal hurt numerous times during the fight to the delight of her fans, where she almost finished off the fight early, but the clever and crafty veteran used very effective timed clinches and head butts to escape trouble. “She was awkward,” added Barber, “she kept ducking and hitting me with head butts. I thought I was cut from one of the head butts.” Barber improves her professional record to a perfect 6-0 and is moving her way up the rankings to contend for a world title.

Can "The Razor" Keep Her Streak Alive?

          Two-time national amateur champion Jennifer “The Razor” Barber of Northridge, Ca looks to improve on her undefeated record of 5-0 (3 KO’s). Barber, whose last 3 fights ended in a knockout, looks to keep that impressive streak alive when she takes on Elizabeth Villarreal of San Antonio, Tx. Villarreal is formidable opponent whose has taken on the likes of Kelsey Jefferies and Maureen Shea, has a record of 5-5-2 (0 KO’s). This four round female featherweight clash will take place at the Marriott Hotel in Irvine, Ca on Thursday April 24th. “I am thrilled to be able to be fighting in Southern California again,” stated Barber. Three of her previous fights have been out of town and this will be the first time in her career where she has fought back to back fights in Southern California. “It’s an honor to be home and be able to fight in front of all my fans,” added Barber. The fight is a part of the Battle In The Ballroom series, which is promoted by Roy Englebrecht Promotions. Doors open at 7:00 pm while the fights start at 7:30pm. The event is already sold out, but a few tickets remain at $37 or $30! E-mail JenniferBarber@JenniferTheRazor.com to purchase tickets. Please click on "schedule" on the left for the address to the fight! 

World Boxing Hall of Fame Salutes Women In Boxing

                                            Jennifer Barber (L) and Lucia Rijker (R)

          “It’s a shame,” exclaimed Lucia Riker, “It is a shame that this is the first event like this.” These comments came during an acceptance speech given at the World Boxing Hall of Fame 1st Annual Salute to Women in Boxing seen in front of a sold out crowd of 350 people. This inaugural event was groundbreaking because no major boxing organization has had an awards banquet solely for honoring women in boxing. This major step has allowed women’s boxing to start receiving more notoriety as their male counterparts. The brilliance behind the event was to acknowledge the growth of women’s boxing and also the influence that women have had in the sport of boxing. 

          The event took place Sunday March 30, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the City of Commerce. Top honors of the night went to Lucia Rijker (Special Achievement Award), Bridgett Riley (Lilly Rodriguez Award), Lorraine Chargin (Female Promoter of the Year), Debbie Caplan (Woman of the Year Award), and Jackie Kallen (Aileen Eaton Award). In addition, current world champions Carina Moreno (WBC Minimum weight), Layla McCarter (WBA Lightweight), and Elena Reid (IFBA Flyweight) received World Champion Recognition Awards. The final honorees receiving Special Recognition Awards, given to Gwen Adair (Referee & Judge), Josie Arrey-Mejia (Program Director/Consultant for Bell Gardens Youth Boxing Club), Jill Diamond (NABF), and Judy Kulis (IFBA). With all these female stars in attendance, it was only fitting to have high profile and pound for pound boxing greats Israel Vasquez and Shane Mosely in attendance, who assisted in passing out the hardware to these extraordinary ladies.

In the final message of the night, which was echoed through numerous recipients' speeches, the ladies urged for all participants to make a commitment to do all they can to bring awareness and outcry to the International Olympic Committee to adopt women’s boxing as a Olympic event in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Barber TKO's Hernandez in 3!!!

     Two-time national amateur champion Jennifer “The Razor” Barber improved her record to 5-0 (3 KO’s) with a dominating 3 round TKO of Arizona’s Handi Hernandez 5-3 (3 KO’s). The fight took place on Thursday night as part of the under card of the Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period. Barber started the fight with an impressive first round working off her jab and throwing combinations which battered Hernandez and caused her nose to start bleeding. “Once I busted her nose I knew I had her I just needed to keep my right up and take my time and put my punches together,” admitted Barber. In the second round Barber jumped on Hernandez early with a series of left hooks. She had her pinned in the corner and started to punch in combinations. It looked like the referee was going to put a halt to the fight but Hernandez battled back. The third round began like the second round ended with Barber jumping on Hernandez quickly. She rocked her with a big left hook that had her stumble back in the corner where she just began to unleash a barrage of punches on Hernandez. Hernandez couldn’t do much but absorb the punches and the referee jumped in and stopped the fight 50 seconds into round 3. After the fight Barber stated, “Because of my extensive amateur background I think I need 3 more fights and I will be ready for a championship fight.” Barber has a streak going of three consecutive knockouts in her last three fights.

Jennifer "The Razor" Barber  is Back In Action!!!

     Two-time national amateur champion Jennifer “The Razor” Barber looks to start off the 2008 year with a bang. After an impressive 2007, the featherweight from Northridge, CA compiled a record of 4-0 (2KO). The skillful Barber is ready to return to action when she faces Handi Hernandez of Tempe, AZ who is 5-2 (0KO). The fight will take place at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA and is promoted by Promoted by Roy Englebrect Events, Hollybrook Regency Inc. and Pechahnga Resort & Casino. The all woman’s card will air nationally February 8 at 11:00pm ET/PT as part of FSN’s Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period broadcast. Ticket prices start at $40 and doors will open at 5:30pm while the fights start at 6:30pm. In the main event current champ Holly Holm takes on Belinda Laracuenta for the IFBA Welterweight Championship of the World. For more information regarding the fights visit www.Pechanga.com, www.IFBA.com, or www.JenniferTheRazor.com.