Noriko Kariya vs. Dawn Reynolds

Norioko Kariya fights Dawn Reynolds in action from Round 2 of this 4-round female bantamweight match at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on 18 Oct 2007. New York State's first female referee, Sparkle Lee, keeps the fighters honest.

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Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Boxing
• Fights
• Female
• Bantamweights
• Noriko
• Kariya
• Dawn
• Reynolds
• New
• York
• City
• Star

[Gofightlive]

Sparkle Lee was the first female boxing referee in NY State (1995) and is still doing it (most recent event on 1/31/08). In her day job, she is a NYC police officer.

[sbaust53]

@MilesBennetDyson3 Thats because its a dude.

[sbaust53]

Whats the big deal here? Just a couple of dudes fighting.

[supercooled]

Noriko looks like a tough customer. I bet she could beat up Paul with her technique.

[MilesBennetDyson3]

female ref wearing a bowtie? Haven't seen that before.

[lookintoyou4play]

what a beautiful fight by a beautiful girl N.K. your a sweet heart kid and tougher than any hockey player LOL how you doing kiddo this is Kippy Stephs dad good luck kid give em hell your still a beauty love you honey miss you take care love to get down with Anthony and Steph to see you kick ass. Take care good luck ,stay healthy and win ,Love you kid and so proud of you KIPPY DEROSA XOXO

[kariyaisthebest]

Haha the sister of Paul kariya!

[refdan49]

The referee allows the fighters to engage after a break before they are completely separated. She does not give the fight command before Noriko starts punching. I believe the referee was not in command of this fight.