The World Boxing Association, its President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza and the organization’s entire Executive Committee extend their deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences following the passing of American actress Hayden Panettiere, who died on Sunday, August 16, at the age of 36 in South Carolina. The WBA family extends its solidarity, comfort and strength to legendary…
The boxing faithful in Mexicali witnessed a defining night along Mexico’s northern border. In an electrifying contest filled with tactical adjustments and momentum swings, hometown fighter Alma Meraz Rodríguez successfully defended her WBA Interim Light Flyweight Championship, earning a unanimous decision over a determined Elizabeth López Corzo. López Corzo came out applying relentless pressure, looking…
Claressa Shields once again reaffirmed her status as one of the leading figures in women’s boxing worldwide. In another display of physical strength and tactical brilliance, the American superstar captured the WBA World Middleweight Championship by stopping determined Australian challenger Kaye Scott via sixth-round technical knockout. From the opening bell, the self-proclaimed “GWOAT” — Greatest…
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A confident George Liddard told Dario Morello that he should enjoy the feeling of holding the European title whilst it last as the pair came face-to-face for the first time today at Matchroom Boxing HQ. Their huge EBU Eroupean Middleweight Championship clash – live worldwide on DAZN this Saturday – will now be staged at…
Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in round six to reclaim the middleweight titles in Atlanta, while Bernice Ferreira beat Caroline Veyre by disqualification and Troy Isley remained unbeaten.
Britain’s most exciting Amateur fighter Odel Kamara has officially turned professional today and has signed promotional terms with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. The 22-year-old from Liverpool will be trained by the legendary Tony Sims in Essex and news of his debut will be announced imminently. As an amateur, the Super Welterweight represented Great Britain, fighting…
Claressa Shields drops back to middleweight to challenge WBA and WBC champion Kaye Scott in Atlanta, with Caroline Veyre vs Bernice Ferreira and Troy Isley vs Joseph Hicks also on the DAZN card.
Matchroom Boxing’s upcoming London show next Saturday, August 22, headlined by George Liddard vs Dario Morello for the vacant EBU European Middleweight Title, will now be staged at the Copper Box Arena in London – broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. The decision comes following temporary issues with York Hall which means it is no longer…
John Hedges went deep behind enemy lines and entered the ‘lion’s den’ in Manchester as he met rival Pat Brown at his local for a lively Face-Off. The undefeated Cruiserweights collide on Saturday, September 19 at Co-op Live – live worldwide on DAZN – for the vacant British & Commonwealth Titles. And Essex boy Hedges…
The WBA KO Drugs festival returns with an internationally charged fight card. This Saturday, August 15, the iconic Casino Buenos Aires in Argentina’s capital will roll out the red carpet for a night featuring continental championships, official world title eliminators and world-class fighters. In the night’s main event, Argentine featherweight Adrián Robledo will square off…
This Friday, August 14, the iconic city of Mexicali, Baja California, will roll out the red carpet for a compelling championship showdown as hometown champion Alma Meraz Rodríguez and hard-charging Elizabeth López Corzo go toe-to-toe for the WBA interim light flyweight world championship. Alma Meraz Rodríguez will step through the ropes with the full backing…