Japan’s Kyosuke Takami (10-0, 8 KOs) became the new WBA light flyweight world champion on Wednesday, July 30, with a 10th-round technical knockout over Erick “Mini Pacman” Rosa (8-1, 2 KOs) in the co-main event at the Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, Japan. The 23-year-old Takami took control early, dictating the …

The WBA Future Champions project continues to gain momentum, expanding its reach across the globe. In its latest development, the initiative is set to debut in Chile and Brazil, two nations that will host Future events of this magnitude for the very first time. Both countries are scheduled to stage …

In a grueling, back-and-forth battle that lit up Yokohama, WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas held on to his crown after fighting to a draw against Japan’s Daigo Higa on Wednesday night. Both fighters hit the canvas in a dramatic clash that stood out as one of the most thrilling bouts …

In a night loaded with tension and high stakes, American contender Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (27-2, 18 KOs) pulled off the biggest win of his career, scoring a split decision victory over Japan’s Kenshiro “The Amazing Boy” Teraji (25-2, 16 KOs) on Wednesday night at the Yokohama Buntai. With the …

Venezuelan welterweight Leonardo “Hollywood” Sánchez is set to take another step forward in his professional career this Thursday, when he squares off against Mexico’s Eduardo “Titi” Rangel at the Luis Navarro Indoor Gym in Los Teques. The bout will be for the WBA Fedebol welterweight title and will headline the …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) is mourning the loss of one of Latin America’s most iconic fighters. Alejandra “La Locomotora” Oliveras, a former world champion and a trailblazer in women’s boxing, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Santa Fe, Argentina, at the age of 47. She had been in …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) is deeply saddened by the passing of former world champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi, who died this past Friday at the age of 72. The news was confirmed by his sister in an interview with BoxingScene, revealing that Qawi passed away after a five-year battle with …

American superstar Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) once again cemented her status as the queen of women’s boxing with a commanding unanimous decision victory over New Zealand’s Lani Daniels (11-3-2, 1 KO) on Saturday, July 26, at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. Fighting in front of more than 15,000 fans, Shields …

On Friday, July 25, the Mario de León Coliseum in Cereté, Córdoba, came alive with the electrifying return of professional boxing, hosting the WBA Future of Colombian Boxing—an event that not only brought big-time fights back to this historic boxing town, but also shone a spotlight on the sport’s rising …

 On August 8, the city of Benghazi will host a landmark edition of “KO Drugs,” the international boxing initiative spearheaded by the World Boxing Association (WBA). The card, set to feature three title fights, marks a major step in the development of professional boxing in North Africa. The event will …

This Saturday, July 26, the Little Caesars Arena will host one of the most anticipated women’s fights of the year. Undefeated American standout Samantha “The Heat” Worthington (11-0, 7 KOs) will square off against France’s Victoire Piteau (14-2, 2 KOs) for the WBA interim super lightweight world title (140 lbs). …

Costa Rica’s David “Medallita” Jiménez (18-1, 12 KOs) took a major step forward in his career by scoring an 11th-round knockout over Mexico’s Kenbun Torres (15-6, 10 KOs) in a bout for the WBA interim super flyweight title, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The 12-round contest was controlled by the Costa …