WBA Asia will host its second Annual Convention at the Shangri-La Hotel in Suzhou, China, running from September 3 to 5, in what promises to be a landmark gathering filled with surprises. After last year’s successful debut convention in Vietnam, the stage now shifts to China—one of the continent’s giants and a close ally of…
Australia’s Skye Falzon (11-2, 7 KOs) became a dual regional champion on Saturday night, August 23, delivering a fifth-round knockout over Thailand’s Usanakorn Thawilsuhannawang (21-10, 20 KOs) at the Bay Pavilions in Batemans Bay, New South Wales. With the victory, Falzon captured the WBA Oceania and WBA Asia featherweight (126 lbs) titles in front of…
This Saturday, August 23, fight fans at the Bay Pavilions in Batemans Bay, Australia, will witness a high-stakes showdown as hometown favorite Skye Falzon takes on Thailand’s Usanakorn Thawilsuhannawang with both the WBA Asia and WBA Oceania featherweight belts on the line. For Falzon, the night carries extra meaning. The 37-year-old will be fighting in…
The WBA Asia Convention is just around the corner, and the fight card that will be part of the program in China is already shaping up with confirmed matchups. The event will take place on September 5 in the city of Suzhou, often referred to as the “Venice of China.†Headlining the night will be…
Russia’s Idris Adalaev (12-4, 7 KOs) turned in a disciplined, tactical performance to claim the vacant WBA Central Asia super lightweight title, handing Nigeria’s Tunde Segun Adeyemi (12-1-1, 8 KOs) the first defeat of his professional career in the main event held in Moscow. From the outset, the 27-year-old Adalaev implemented a precise game plan…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) continues its mission of regional strengthening with the announcement of the second WBA Asia Convention, set to take place this September in China. This upcoming gathering marks another major milestone in the WBA’s expansion strategy across the Asian continent, following the success of its inaugural Asia Convention in Vietnam in…
China’s DeKang Wang claimed the WBA Asia Super Bantamweight title this Saturday with an impressive technical knockout victory over Argentina’s Giuliano Fantone. The bout, held in Wenshan, showcased Wang’s speed, power, and growing presence in the 122-pound division. From the opening round, Wang established control with sharp combinations and relentless pressure. His aggressive style left…
Indonesia’s own Ongen Saknosiwi successfully defended his WBA Asia South super featherweight title, edging out the Philippines’ Jhon Gemino by split decision Saturday night in Jakarta. The two warriors battled it out over 10 hard-fought rounds. Saknosiwi took control early, clearly dominating the first half of the fight with sharp combinations and crisp footwork. However,…
This Saturday, March 1, boxing fans in Bangkok, Thailand will witness an electrifying showdown as ShaoKang Huang and Pangpanya Chomart battle for the vacant WBA East Asia Super Featherweight title at the iconic Rajadamnern Stadium. Huang (7-3-0, 5 KOs), the skilled Chinese contender, comes into this fight riding the momentum of a December 2024 victory…
Arnel Lofranco claimed the WBA Asia minimumweight championship after Jonathan Refugio was forced to retire at the end of the second round in their showdown in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. The 105-pound title fight was an all-action affair for as long as it lasted. Lofranco came out with a high-volume attack, while Refugio initially held his…
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 12-2-1. From the opening bell,…
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 Russian Sergei Gorokhov, scoring a…