World Boxing Association (WBA) President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza paid tribute to international superstar Shakira and her father, William Mebarak, recognizing both a stellar music career and the unwavering support of a devoted parent. A passionate admirer of powerful life stories, Mendoza highlighted the pivotal role Mebarak played in his daughter’s …
Read More »WBA Future Champions Returns to Venezuela at the Yesterday Center – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association’s acclaimed development program, WBA Future Champions, is back in Venezuela. This Saturday, June 21, the Yesterday Recreational Center in Turmero will host the ninth edition of the series, featuring a stacked card of ten professional bouts designed to showcase the next generation of boxing talent. Since …
Read More »A Clash of Styles for the NABA Gold Strap – World Boxing Association
On June 21, boxing returns with a vengeance to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, as the “Rumble by the River” lights up the town. In the main event, hometown favorite Tre’Sean “Trigger” Wiggins will square off against the battle-tested Dakota Linger for the WBA NABA Gold welterweight title. Wiggins (16-5-3, 9 KOs), a …
Read More »Panama Gears Up for Another Exciting Edition of WBA Future – World Boxing Association
The Atheyna Bylon Gym in Curundú, Panama City, is getting ready to echo once again with the sounds of gloves hitting mitts, the cheers of proud families, and the ambitions of a new generation of boxers. This weekend, the Panamanian capital will play host to another edition of WBA Future, …
Read More »WBA Gold Title Still Up for Grabs – World Boxing Association
Ten rounds. Two styles. No winner. That was the story in Novara, Italy, as Martina Bernile and South Korea’s Hye Soo Park fought to a draw in their bout for the vacant WBA Gold flyweight title. And so, the belt remains without a champion—for now. From the opening bell, it …
Read More »Cristina Navarro Scores 58-Second Knockout to Claim WBA Ibero-American Title – World Boxing Association
There was no feeling-out process. No time for doubts, adjustments, or negotiations. Cristina “La Piccolina” Navarro stepped into the ring at the Pabellón Siglo XXI in Zaragoza with one thing on her mind: get it done—and fast. And fast it was. Just 58 seconds into the opening round, the hometown …
Read More »Nonito Donaire is the new WBA Interim Champion – World Boxing Association
It was a night of high drama and unexpected turns as the KO to Drugs Festival came to a close inside Casino Buenos Aires, wrapping up the WBA Fedelatin Convention in style. In the main event, Filipino boxing legend Nonito Donaire captured the WBA Interim Bantamweight World Title with a …
Read More »WBA Fedelatin Convention Kicks Off in Buenos Aires with Seminar – World Boxing Association
The WBA Fedelatin Convention roared to life in Buenos Aires, setting the tone for a pivotal week in Latin American boxing. Day one was packed with action outside the ring, featuring a high-level seminar for officials and the official weigh-ins for the opening night of the WBA’s “KO to Drugs” …
Read More »Leonardo Mosquea Stays Undefeated, Claims WBA Iberoamerican Title in France – World Boxing Association
Leonardo Mosquea is on a roll — and now, he’s got gold to prove it. The Dominican rising star added the WBA Iberoamerican title to his resume on Friday night after forcing Argentina’s Iván Gabriel García to retire on his stool following the eighth round of a bruising battle in …
Read More »Israel Mercado Dethrones Brandon Pizarro, Claims WBA NABA Welterweight Title in Philly – World Boxing Association
Israel Mercado walked out of Philadelphia with more than just a win — he left with a championship belt strapped around his waist. In a tightly contested battle at the 2300 Arena, the Californian edged out Brandon Pizarro via majority decision to capture the WBA NABA welterweight title. From the …
Read More »Erislandy Álvarez Shines on Opening Night of WBA’s KO to Drugs Festival – World Boxing Association
The first night of the KO to Drugs Festival, held as part of the WBA Fedelatin Convention, delivered high-stakes action and plenty of fireworks at Casino Buenos Aires. With several belts on the line, the fighters rose to the occasion, showcasing their skills in a night packed with elite-level boxing. …
Read More »Mosquea and García Set to Battle for WBA Ibero-America Title in Lyon – World Boxing Association
This June 12 in Lyon, France, undefeated Dominican standout Leonardo Mosquea (16-0, 9 KOs) will square off against Argentina’s Iván Gabriel García (10-3-1) for the WBA Ibero-America super middleweight title in a bout that promises fireworks and high stakes. Mosquea, who fights out of France but was born in the …
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