The boxing world is on edge as Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol have touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of their highly anticipated rematch this Saturday. The city is bracing itself for a clash between two of the sport’s elite in what promises to be a historic night for …
Read More »Flores Jr. Successfully Defends WBA Continental USA Title – World Boxing Association
American lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. made a successful first defense of his WBA Continental USA championship, securing a unanimous decision victory over José Arellano of Mexico. The judges scored the bout 99-89, 98-90, and 95-93, in favor of Flores Jr., in a fight that took place at Chicken Ranch Casino …
Read More »THE HIGH-STAKES REMATCH – World Boxing Association
The boxing world is buzzing with anticipation as two of the sport’s elite light heavyweights, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, prepare to square off in their highly awaited rematch this Saturday, February 22, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—a city quickly establishing itself as the new epicenter of …
Read More »WBA Sends Best Wishes for a Speedy Recovery to Marcos “Chino” Maidana – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) extends its deepest concern and best wishes for a swift recovery to former world champion Marcos “Chino” Maidana, who was involved in a traffic accident this Tuesday on National Route 11 in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. Maidana, known for his grit and relentless …
Read More »WBA orders final eliminator between Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially ordered a final flyweight eliminator between Puerto Rico’s Yankiel Rivera and Venezuela’s Angelino Córdova, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown in the 112-pound division. The ruling was made official on Thursday, February 20, with the WBA formally notifying both fighters’ …
Read More »On a Quest for Redemption – World Boxing Association
The boxing world is on edge as the highly anticipated rematch between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev approaches, set for February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For Bivol, this fight is more than just a shot at reclaiming the WBA title and seizing the WBC, IBF, and WBO belts—it’s about …
Read More »Proving His Dominance – World Boxing Association
Artur Beterbiev already knows what it takes to defeat Dmitry Bivol, but this rematch is about more than just defending his titles. For the undisputed light heavyweight champion, it’s a chance to prove that his victory in their first fight was no fluke. Known for his devastating knockout power, Beterbiev …
Read More »The Rematch of the Year – World Boxing Association
In 2024, one of the most anticipated showdowns in boxing featured Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. At the time, Bivol entered the ring as the reigning WBA Super Light Heavyweight Champion, while the hard-hitting Canadian held the WBC, IBF, and WBO belts. When the dust settled, Beterbiev emerged victorious, becoming …
Read More »Lofranco Captures WBA Asia Title with Dominant Win – World Boxing Association
Arnel Lofranco claimed the WBA Asia minimumweight championship after Jonathan Refugio was forced to retire at the end of the second round in their showdown in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. The 105-pound title fight was an all-action affair for as long as it lasted. Lofranco came out with a high-volume attack, …
Read More »Panama’s Villar and Rodríguez Set to Clash for First WBA Title – World Boxing Association
A pair of hungry Panamanian prospects will step into the ring on February 22 at Salón Aurora inside SoHo Mall, battling for the vacant WBA Fedecaribe super flyweight title. Santos Villar and Carlos Rodríguez are both chasing their first championship, and neither man plans to leave empty-handed. At 26 years …
Read More »Sturm Rolls Back the Years, Claims WBA Gold Title – World Boxing Association
Former WBA middleweight champion Félix Sturm turned back the clock in dominant fashion, stopping Benjamin Blindert in three rounds to capture the WBA Gold light heavyweight title Saturday night at the Ratiopharm Arena in Neu-Ulm, Germany. At 46 years old, Sturm showed that experience and ring IQ still count for …
Read More »Dickens Stuns Barrett, Wins WBA International Title – World Boxing Association
Veteran southpaw James “Jazza” Dickens put on a relentless and high-energy performance to upset the favored Zelfa Barrett, securing a unanimous decision victory at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena and claiming the vacant WBA International super featherweight title. After 10 action-packed rounds, Dickens effectively used his left-handed stance to break through …
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