Murat Gassiev once again proved why he remains one of boxing’s most feared punchers in the heavyweight division. Fighting before a packed crowd in Moscow, Russia, the devastating knockout artist from Vladikavkaz successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title with a sixth-round technical knockout victory over towering German challenger Peter Kadiru. From the…
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and DAZN are delighted to announce the launch of a new ‘Project Series’ in association with Boxlab Promotions – with the first event taking place at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida on Friday August 28, with Corey Marksman taking on Christian Barreto for the WBA Continental Americas and WBO Global Lightweight…
Women’s boxing witnessed a changing of the guard at 140 pounds as Mexico’s rising star Litzy Vazquez Ochoa claimed the interim World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight championship with a hard-fought majority decision victory over seasoned Argentine veteran Edith Soledad Matthysse in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tactical battle remained razor-close throughout all ten rounds,…
France’s Estelle Mossely claimed the World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim Lightweight Championship after edging Argentina’s Karen Elizabeth Carbajal by a razor-thin split decision in a thrilling battle at the Palais des Sports Robert Oubron in France. The back-and-forth nature of the contest was reflected on the judges’ scorecards. Two officials favored Mossely by scores of…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee, in conjunction with the Rankings Committee, conducted an extensive review and officially approved this Saturday’s WBA Heavyweight World Championship bout between champion Murat Gassiev and Germany’s Peter Kadiru in Russia. Gassiev had originally been scheduled to defend his title against Tony Yoka, but the French contender was forced…
This Saturday, July 11, Moscow, Russia, will host a high-stakes heavyweight showdown as reigning WBA Heavyweight World Champion Murat Gassiev puts his black-and-gold belt on the line against towering German challenger Peter Kadiru. Gassiev enters the ring determined to reinforce his position at the top of boxing’s glamour division in front of his hometown fans….
Argentina’s Edith Soledad Matthysse will put her World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim Super Lightweight Championship on the line at the Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan, Puerto Rico, when she faces rising Mexican challenger Litzy Vázquez Ochoa in a compelling clash of generations. Matthysse enters the ring at 45 years old, while the hungry challenger…
A pivotal showdown in the World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight division is set for Saturday, July 11, as Moscow, Russia, hosts an all-important world title eliminator. Undefeated Russian contender Sharabutdin Ataev will square off against former Venezuelan world champion José “Bolivita” Uzcátegui, with the winner earning the right to stake a claim for a…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) released its June rankings along with its monthly individual awards, naming Panama’s Nataly Delgado as Female Fighter of the Month, while Mexico’s Estefany Alegría earned an Honorable Mention. Delgado shocked the boxing world on June 13 in Orlando by defeating Jasmine Artiga to capture the WBA super flyweight title with…
Jaron Ennis has been named the World Boxing Association (WBA) Fighter of the Month for June following his knockout victory over Xander Zayas, while Jesse “Bam” Rodríguez received Honorable Mention after capturing the WBA bantamweight title with a dominant win over Antonio Vargas. The pioneering sanctioning body released its official June rankings, including all divisional…
Jaron “Boots” Ennis further cemented his status as one of boxing’s brightest stars with a devastating performance in his junior middleweight debut. The American standout captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title, along with the WBO championship, by stopping talented Puerto Rican contender Xander Zayas in the seventh round of a one-sided affair,…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially eliminated the Bridgerweight division, effective immediately as of June 30, 2026. The decision was communicated directly to the division’s reigning champions and is now being made public through this official statement. The move was approved by WBA President and the organization’s Championship Committee during the Association’s most recent…