Gilberto “Zurdo†RamÃrez isn’t just ready for his next title defense — he’s already visualizing the outcome. The reigning WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion will put his titles on the line against hard-hitting Cuban veteran Yuniel Dorticos on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, in a bout sanctioned by the World Boxing Association….
In a 10-round war that lived up to the billing, Germany’s Ilyas Can Kali and Argentina’s Eduardo Leonel RodrÃguez fought to a majority draw in their showdown for the vacant WBA Continental Europe welterweight title, leaving the belt unclaimed and the future uncertain. The bout, held at Stadthalle in Bielefeld, Germany, was a true clash…
Argentinian rising star Alfredo “Coki†Soto made a thunderous statement in Panama, scoring a second-round TKO over hometown favorite José Núñez to claim the WBA Fedelatin lightweight championship and end Núñez’s undefeated streak. From the opening bell, it was clear both fighters came to make a statement. Núñez, who had yet to taste defeat, tried…
Today, in our ongoing effort to revive the legacy of boxing’s early giants for veteran fans and introduce new generations to the sport’s legendary figures, we spotlight Bob Fitzsimmons — the first man in boxing history to capture world titles in three separate weight divisions. While multi-division champions are commonplace today, back in the late…
David “The White Rhino†Allen made sure the judges had nothing to say this time. Five months after a controversial split decision loss, Allen came back with a vengeance, knocking out previously unbeaten Johnny Fisher in the fifth round at London’s Copper Box Arena to capture the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title—his first pro belt. From…
In a recent ruling, the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially designated Japan’s Seiya Tsutsumi as “Champion in Recess†following a thorough review of his documented medical condition. As a result, interim titleholder Antonio Vargas has been elevated to full WBA world bantamweight champion. Tsutsumi has been sidelined and unable to train or…
This Saturday, May 17, rising welterweight prospects Ilyas Can Kali of Germany and Argentina’s Eduardo Leonel RodrÃguez will square off in Bielefeld, Germany, with the WBA Continental Europe title on the line. The bout, set to take place at the Stadthalle, is a pivotal moment for both fighters looking to climb the ranks and make…
This Saturday, May 17, rising star Johanna Wonyou and seasoned veteran Mayerlin Rivas will collide in a high-stakes WBA bantamweight world title eliminator at Ballin’ Maidstone in the United Kingdom. With a championship opportunity hanging in the balance, neither fighter can afford a misstep. At 24 years old, Wonyou enters the bout with a spotless…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially called a purse bid for the heavyweight world title bout between reigning champion Kubrat Pulev and mandatory challenger Michael Hunter. The purse bid is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, in Houston, Texas, and will be conducted by WBA Championships Committee Vice-Chairman Julio Thyme. After granting both camps a…
In a high-stakes showdown under the bright lights of the Palacio de Recreación y Deportes in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, Olajuwon “The White Monkey†Acosta delivered the performance of his career, scoring a unanimous decision victory over Cuban standout Joahnys Argilagos to claim the WBA Continental Americas super flyweight title (115 lbs). Scheduled for ten rounds,…
The WBA Future event held in Merlo, Buenos Aires, delivered an exciting evening of amateur boxing, organized by the pioneering World Boxing Association in collaboration with local promoter Julio Ledesma. The event showcased emerging talent from across the region, with young fighters stepping into the ring to display their skill, heart, and determination. Throughout the…
Boxing has a unique way of telling stories. It’s not just about punches thrown or hands raised in victory—it’s about the journeys, the dreams on the line, and the raw will of two men stepping into the ring with more than a belt at stake. This Saturday, May 17, at London’s Copper Box Arena, Johnny…