Rising prospects Gleybert “Canelito†Maia and Diego Carbajal are set to headline the eighth edition of “WBA Future Championsâ€, the World Boxing Association’s premier development program. The event kicks off its third season this Saturday at the Centro Recreacional Yesterday in Maracay, in honor of the late Gilberto Mendoza, the WBA’s emeritus president. Fight fans…
This Saturday, March 29, the boxing world gears up for an electrifying showdown as unified minimumweight world champion Óscar Collazo puts his WBA Super and WBO world titles on the line against Mexican challenger Edwin Cano. The Poliforum Benito Juárez in Cancún, Mexico, will set the stage for a high-stakes clash fueled by skill, ambition,…
On March 29, 2025, the Casino Buenos Aires will host a thrilling night of action featuring three electrifying bouts for WBA Fedelatin titles across different weight divisions. Here’s the breakdown: ⸻ Michell Banquez vs. Luciano Baldor – WBA Fedelatin Bantamweight Title Michell “El Arsenal†Banquez (23-4, 15 KOs) comes into this fight as the defending…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of former heavyweight champion George Foreman, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. Big George passed away on March 21 at the age of 76. Born in Marshall, Texas, Foreman launched his professional career in 1969 with a third-round knockout of Don Waldheim….
As the boxing world mourns the loss of the legendary George Foreman, another tough blow has landed—news of the passing of former WBA lightweight champion and 1980s standout, Livingston Bramble. Born Ras-I Alujah Bramble in Saint Kitts and Nevis, he made a name for himself with back-to-back victories over the relentless Ray “Boom Boom†Mancini…
The boxing world has lost one of its all-time greats. George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion and one of the most devastating punchers in history, passed away at the age of 76 in a Houston, Texas hospital on Friday, March 21. His name belongs among the giants of the sport—Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Jack Johnson,…
American fighter Jasmine Artiga is the new WBA super flyweight world champion after earning a hard-fought majority decision victory (96-94, 98-92, 95-95) over Mexico’s Regina Chávez in San Bernardino, California. It was a tightly contested battle with momentum shifting throughout, but Artiga managed to take control in the key moments to secure the belt. The…
Cherneka Johnson successfully defended her WBA bantamweight world title in dominant fashion, forcing Nina Hughes’ corner to throw in the towel in the sixth round of their bout at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The Australian champion faced little resistance from her English challenger. From the opening bell, Johnson made it clear she wasn’t…
This Saturday, March 22, the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, New York, will set the stage for an explosive showdown as Junior Younan puts his WBA Continental Americas Gold title on the line against Abel Mina. The Undefeated Champion Brooklyn’s own Junior “Young God†Younan steps into the ring with an unblemished 21-0-1 record, including 13…
This Saturday, March 22, Guatemala’s Lester MartÃnez will put his WBA Continental Latin America title on the line against undefeated American contender Joeshon James at the Orange Show Center in San Bernardino, California. A Clash of Unbeatens This is a battle between two undefeated fighters. MartÃnez (18-0, 15 KOs) has proven to be a dangerous…
Former world champion Mayerlin Rivas is set to make her return to the ring on April 17, facing France’s Johanna Wonyou in a WBA super bantamweight title eliminator at Ballin’ Maidstone in Kent, England. Rivas Looks to Reclaim Her Spot at the Top The Venezuelan veteran is looking to get back on track after a…
On March 28, the city of Novara, Italy, will host a night of high-stakes boxing as two WBA Mediterranean titles will be up for grabs in the middleweight and super featherweight divisions. Samuel Nmomah takes on Abdul Khattab, while Catalin Ionescu faces Alex De La Rosa in a battle for regional supremacy. Middleweight Clash: Nmomah…