In a gritty, high-stakes showdown at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in New York, Franchón Crews-Dezurn successfully defended her WBA super middleweight world title, edging out a relentless Citlali Ortiz via majority decision in a bruising affair. From the opening bell, Ortiz came to fight. The Mexican challenger brought the heat early, applying pressure with…
On a thrilling night at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, hometown hero Fabio Wardley delivered a dramatic come-from-behind knockout over Australia’s Justis Huni in the tenth round to claim the interim WBA heavyweight title. The fight opened with Huni firmly in control. The Australian displayed crisp combinations, sharp footwork, and dictated the tempo with confidence….
This week, Buenos Aires becomes the heartbeat of Latin American boxing as it plays host to a historic event: the WBA Fedelatin Convention, featuring star-studded gatherings and two nights of world-class fights — including a high-stakes world title showdown. From June 12 to 15, the World Boxing Association (WBA) will hold its first-ever Fedelatin Convention…
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The heat of boxing action rolls into Lloret de Mar on June 6, as Albania’s Xhuljo Vrenozi and Spain’s Joseba DÃaz square off in a high-stakes battle for the WBA Mediterranean welterweight title at the Gran Casino Costa Brava. Vrenozi, sporting a seasoned 23-6 record with 5 knockouts, is no stranger to the squared circle….
On June 14, the legendary Nonito Donaire returns to the ring in Buenos Aires for a high-stakes clash against Chile’s Andrés Campos. The bout, set at the Casino Buenos Aires, will be for the interim WBA bantamweight world title and takes place during the WBA Fedelatin Convention — a major gathering of Latin American boxing…
Just a few days ago—Saturday, May 31, to be exact—marked the 42nd anniversary of the death of Jack Dempsey, the ninth man to hold the world heavyweight crown and one of boxing’s most enduring icons. That somber milestone brings to mind one of the sport’s most storied chapters: the infamous “Long Count Fight,†a contest…
Eric Priest continues carving out his place in the middleweight landscape, and on Saturday night at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the rising prospect showed why he’s a name worth remembering. The undefeated Priest (15-0, 8 KOs) put on a composed and technically sound performance, earning a unanimous decision victory over seasoned veteran Luis Arias (22-4-1,…
After nearly 18 months out of the ring, Jermall Charlo made his return in emphatic fashion Saturday night, scoring a sixth-round TKO over Thomas LaManna at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. With the win, Charlo captured the WBA Continental Americas super middleweight title and sent a loud message to the rest of the…
On June 6th, the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, will host a high-stakes showdown in the women’s super middleweight division as WBA world champion Franchón Crews-Dezurn puts her title on the line against rising Mexican contender Citlalli Ortiz. Crews-Dezurn (9-2, 2 KOs), one of the most respected and battle-tested names in women’s…
Back in 1984, the world of sports—and indeed the world at large—was shaken by the heartbreaking news that Muhammad Ali, the most charismatic boxer to ever lace up gloves, had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The degenerative illness would ultimately hasten his passing on June 3, 2016, nine years ago today, in a Scottsdale, Arizona…
Bektemir “Bully†Melikuziev took a major step forward in his quest for a world title, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win over the previously unbeaten Darius Fulghum in a WBA super middleweight title eliminator Saturday night at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. From the opening bell, the Uzbek southpaw made his intentions clear…