American lightweight champion Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KOs) successfully defended her WBA world title on Saturday night, grinding out a unanimous decision over Colombia’s Paulina Ángel (7-2-2, 3 KOs) at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. All three judges turned in identical tallies of 98-91. Han had to dig …
Read More »Córdova and Rivera fight to a draw, WBA interim flyweight title remains vacant – World Boxing Association
The highly anticipated clash between Venezuela’s Angelino Córdova (19-0-2, 12 KOs) and Puerto Rico’s Yankiel Rivera (7-0-1, 3 KOs) ended in high drama and controversy on Saturday night at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, as the two battled to a majority draw after twelve grueling rounds. With the …
Read More »Baraou makes a statement, captures WBA interim super welterweight crown – World Boxing Association
Germany’s Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) delivered the performance of his career on Saturday night, outworking and outgunning Cuba’s previously unbeaten Yoenis Téllez (10-1, 8 KOs) to seize the WBA interim super welterweight title after twelve thrilling rounds at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The Togolese-born fighter fought …
Read More »THE FAREWELL SERIES – DiBella Entertainment
The Richmond Flying Squirrels today announced Diamonds Aren’t Forever: The Farewell Series presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch, a commemorative goodbye to the iconic ballpark. The team’s home for 40 years, The Diamond will be given a proper sendoff between September 9-14, with the final six-game series against the Hartford Yard Goats. Tickets for the final …
Read More »Brazil and Chile Join the WBA Future Program – World Boxing Association
This Saturday, August 23, will mark a milestone for South American boxing: for the first time, Brazil and Chile will officially host events under the WBA Future program, an initiative by the World Boxing Association designed to fuel the development of new talent. The cards will take place simultaneously in …
Read More »Make or Break: Press Conference Quotes
A super lightweight sizzler is coming our way on Saturday night when British and Commonwealth champion Jack Rafferty defends his belts against former WBC Silver lightweight champion Mark Chamberlain. It is a domestic shootout that promises to be a thriller and this afternoon, in Manchester, the pair exchanged final words …
Read More »Falzon and Thawilsuhannawang Set to Clash for WBA Asia and Oceania Titles – World Boxing Association
This Saturday, August 23, fight fans at the Bay Pavilions in Batemans Bay, Australia, will witness a high-stakes showdown as hometown favorite Skye Falzon takes on Thailand’s Usanakorn Thawilsuhannawang with both the WBA Asia and WBA Oceania featherweight belts on the line. For Falzon, the night carries extra meaning. The …
Read More »Ortiz and Bautista Collide for WBA Continental USA Title – World Boxing Association
This Saturday at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, Jermaine Ortiz will square off against Ambiorix Bautista for the WBA Continental USA super lightweight championship, in one of the featured undercard bouts of a stacked event headlined by Yankiel Rivera vs. Angelino Córdova for the WBA interim flyweight crown. …
Read More »Han Defends Her Crown Against Surging Challenger Ángel – World Boxing Association
The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, will host a world title showdown this Saturday as Stephanie Han of the United States defends her WBA women’s lightweight championship against Colombian contender Paulina Ángel. Han (7-1-2), born in El Paso, Texas, is known for her relentless pressure and steady work rate. …
Read More »Gómez and Humaine Set for WBA Continental Americas Clash – World Boxing Association
Yoelvis Gómez and Edwin Humaine will square off under the lights this Friday night at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, with the WBA Continental Americas middleweight title on the line. It’s a true Caribbean showdown: Gómez, born in Cuba, and Humaine, a proud native of Haiti, collide at …
Read More »Bahdi and Gutiérrez Collide in WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator – World Boxing Association
Canada’s Lucas Bahdi and Venezuela’s Roger Gutiérrez will lock horns this Saturday in Orlando in a high-stakes WBA lightweight title eliminator. The bout is part of the card set to unfold at the Caribe Royale Hotel, promoted by MVP Promotions, and it carries major implications for both men. Bahdi, ranked …
Read More »Artiga Defends Crown Against Sandstrom in Tactical Showdown – World Boxing Association
On Saturday, August 23, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, Jasmine “Animal” Artiga of the United States will defend her WBA women’s flyweight world title against Australia’s Linn Sandstrom in a clash that promises contrasting styles. Artiga (10-3-3), the defending champion and hometown representative from Tampa, Florida, has built …
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