The A's most recent championship came at the Giants' expense in the quake-addled 1989 series, but they are still fierce contenders, having made the first round of playoffs in 2006.

The A's most recent championship came at the Giants' expense in the quake-addled 1989 series, and they remain fierce contenders.

It didn't take long for Gibbs to burst into the kickboxing world as a fierce contender and great female warrior.

The way she sings, she's still a fierce contender in the battle of the sexes.