Undefeated Uzbek prospect Ruslan Abdullaev once again showed why he is regarded as one of boxing’s brightest young talents. In a display of power and precision, Abdullaev captured the WBA Continental Gold junior welterweight title, stopping seasoned Uruguayan Eduardo “El Verdugo” Abreu via fifth-round technical knockout. The fight ended in …

On a night where precision trumped raw power, Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chávez delivered one of the biggest wins of his career, earning a unanimous decision (96–94, 97–93, 98–92) over Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores. With the victory, Chávez not only preserved his unbeaten record but also captured the WBA Continental …

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, it marked 84 years since the birth in Louisville, Kentucky—the most populous city in the state—of the man baptized as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., the firstborn son of Odessa Grady Clay and Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr., a sign painter by trade, a womanizer by nature, …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has ordered a mandatory bout between bridgerweight champion Muslim Gadzhimagomedov and interim titleholder Julio César La Cruz. The negotiation period officially began on January 16, when formal notice was sent to both camps, and will run through February 15. Gadzhimagomedov last fulfilled a …

On January 30 in Moscow, Russia, Edmond Khudoyan will make his long-awaited professional debut against Filipino contender Jeplex Quirante, with the WBA Asia minimumweight title on the line. At 29 years old, Khudoyan has firmly established himself as one of the world’s elite amateur minimumweights. His résumé includes a silver …

This Friday, January 30, Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, will host a pivotal matchup with international implications for two fighters traveling parallel paths. U.S. unbeaten prospect Samuel Arnold III will square off against seasoned Argentine Fernando Ezequiel “Manzana” Farías, with the WBA NABA super lightweight title looming in the …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) is proud to spotlight Dr. Abraham Daniel, a valued member of the WBA Medical Committee and a distinguished delegate and guest speaker at our 104th Annual Convention, last month in Orlando, Florida. Invited by the WBA President Gilberto Mendoza, Dr. Daniel addressed a topic that …

Unexpected outcomes in the ring are part of the game—just as they are across virtually every competitive sport. We revisit that familiar theme after coming across a few recent pieces from the world of boxing, our professional home for more years than we care to count. (A necessary aside: we …

On January 31, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand, will become the epicenter of Asian boxing when Britain’s Prince Patel takes on Tanzanian knockout artist Yahaya Mussa for the vacant WBA Asia Gold super lightweight title. Patel (33-1-2, 28 KOs) enters off a quiet 2025, having fought just once—and ended it by knockout. …

This Friday, January 16, the bright lights of Palm Springs, California, will shine on a matchup that could help shape the future of the junior welterweight division. Rising Uzbek standout Ruslan Abdullaev will take on seasoned Uruguayan veteran Eduardo “El Verdugo” Abreu for the WBA Continental Gold junior welterweight title. …

Undefeated prospect Joel Iriarte will square off against Jireh De Los Santos for the WBA Continental Gold welterweight title on Saturday night, as part of a Golden Boy Promotions card at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, Palm Desert, California. The 22-year-old Iriarte will meet the 23-year-old De Los Santos …

Next Thursday, January 16, the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert will host the long-awaited rematch between Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores and Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chávez, as the two finally look to break the deadlock that left fans wanting more last summer. At stake is more than just local bragging …