Mongolian standout Tsendbaatar Erdenebat remained unbeaten and captured the WBA Central Asia lightweight title with a dominant TKO victory over Mexico’s Pedro Bernal in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. With the win, Erdenebat improves to a perfect 12-0, with six of those victories coming by knockout. Bernal, meanwhile, now holds a record of …
Read More »WBA Mourns the Passing of Luis “Lumumba” Estaba – World Boxing Association
The boxing world has lost a legend. Venezuelan former world champion Luis “Lumumba” Estaba passed away on Sunday, February 16, at the age of 86. Born in Güiria, Venezuela, Estaba carved out a remarkable career in the ring, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of the sport as a world champion. He …
Read More »Pat McCormack Dominates, Retains WBA Intercontinental Welterweight Title – World Boxing Association
Pat McCormack put on a masterclass Saturday night at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, stopping fellow Brit Robbie Davies Jr. in six rounds to retain his WBA Intercontinental welterweight strap. The Tokyo 2020 silver medalist showcased his superior conditioning and relentless offensive arsenal, overwhelming Davies—arguably his most seasoned opponent to date. …
Read More »Zogaj Puts His Unbeaten Record on the Line Against Rigas – World Boxing Association
Kosovo’s Altin Zogaj (15-0, 8 KOs) is set for the biggest test of his career as he faces Germany’s Alexander Rigas for the WBA Continental Europe light heavyweight title on February 22 in Stuttgart. For the undefeated Zogaj, this will be his first shot at a WBA title, but fighting …
Read More »Tsutsumi Set for First WBA Title Defense Against Higa – World Boxing Association
WBA bantamweight world champion Seiya Tsutsumi is set to make the first defense of his title on Monday, February 24, when he takes on former world champion Daigo Higa at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Tsutsumi, undefeated in 14 fights (12-0-2, 8 KOs), has shown he possesses both skill and …
Read More »Fulghum Shows No Mercy, Stops Harris Jr. to Retain WBA Continental USA Title – World Boxing Association
Darius Fulghum put on a dominant display of firepower Saturday night, stopping Winfred Harris Jr. in the fourth round via TKO to successfully defend his WBA Continental USA super middleweight title at the Honda Center. With the victory, the Houston native remains undefeated at 14-0, with 12 knockouts, and he …
Read More »Duarte Claims WBA Continental Americas Title with Devastating Knockout – World Boxing Association
Mexican slugger Óscar Duarte delivered a statement victory Saturday night at the Honda Center, stopping compatriot Miguel Madueño in the seventh round to capture the WBA Continental Americas super lightweight title. Duarte, now boasting a record of 29-2-1 (23 KOs), made it clear after the fight that his sights are …
Read More »Islamov Returns to Face Metu for WBA Asia East belt – World Boxing Association
Russian knockout artist Rustam Islamov is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring on February 21, when he takes on Tanzania’s Yusuph Metu for the WBA Asia East middleweight title in Istanbul. Islamov has been inactive since July 6, 2023, when he made quick work of fellow …
Read More »Cárdenas to Defend WBA Continental Latin America Title Against Acosta – World Boxing Association
This Saturday, February 8, San Antonio, Texas, will host a thrilling super bantamweight showdown as reigning WBA Continental Latin America champion Ramón “Dinamita” Cárdenas puts his belt on the line against unbeaten Mexican contender Bryan Acosta. Cárdenas captured the vacant title in 2024 with a ninth-round knockout of Jesús Ramírez …
Read More »Keith Thurman Returns to the Ring Against Jarvis – World Boxing Association
After a three-year layoff, veteran American boxer Keith Thurman is set to make his long-awaited return to the ring, taking on Australian contender Brock Jarvis for the WBA International Super Welterweight title on March 12 in Australia. Thurman, 32, carries an impressive record of 30 wins with just a single …
Read More »The Greatest Lives On – World Boxing Association
In the mid-1980s, specifically in 1984, the sports world—and the entire planet—was struck with sorrow upon learning that one of its most beloved icons, arguably the most charismatic boxer in the history of the sweet science, Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay, had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The degenerative illness …
Read More »Nathan Heaney and Sofiane Khati Set to Battle for the WBA Middleweight Continental Europe Title – World Boxing Association
British middleweight Nathan Heaney is gearing up for another shot at WBA regional gold as he steps into the ring against France’s Sofiane Khati in a highly anticipated clash this Saturday, February 8, in Manchester, foe the Continental Europe championship. Heaney (18-1-1) is no stranger to championship success. The Stoke …
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