New Zealand’s own Mea “The Night” Motu (23-1, 10 KOs) made another emphatic statement on November 14 at Auckland’s ABA Stadium, blasting out India’s Manjot Rattu (7-3, 7 KOs) by technical knockout just 25 seconds into the opening round to retain her WBA Oceania super featherweight (130 lbs) crown. The …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of renowned Venezuelan singer and businessman Jorge Chapellín — a music star and a great friend of the WBA family through the organization’s President Emeritus, Gilberto Mendoza, who was one of his closest friends. Chapellín …
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Angelina Lukas and Katherine Renee Lindenmuth successfully made weight ahead of their Friday night showdown in Cairo, Egypt, where they’ll battle for the vacant WBA Gold super flyweight title. Both fighters stepped onto the scale on Thursday and came in under the 115-pound limit—Lukas weighed 114.9 lbs, while Lindenmuth registered …
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New Zealand’s Mea “The Night” Motu (22-1, 9 KOs) will return to the ring on November 14 at Auckland’s ABA Stadium, where she’ll defend her WBA Oceania Super Featherweight Title (130 lbs) against India’s Manjot Rattu (7-2, 7 KOs). The bout will headline the card and mark Motu’s homecoming after …
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The World Boxing Association’s WBA Future Program will hold a new event this November 15 at the Arena Panamá Al Brown, further strengthening its role as a key platform for the growth of amateur boxing in the country. This event is part of a nationwide tour that has already made …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially sanctioned the heavyweight clash between WBA Regular Champion Kubrat Pulev and No. 12-ranked contender Murat Gassiev, set to take place on December 12, 2025, under conditions designed to preserve the competitive order of the division. The decision follows a Special Permit Request submitted …
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In a bout defined by tactical exchanges and contrasting styles, American contender Tresean “Trigger” Wiggins (17-5-4, 10 KOs) and Puerto Rico’s Lionell Omar Colón Santana fought to a majority draw in their contest for the vacant WBA NABA Gold welterweight title (147 lbs) on November 8 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The …
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Mentioning Willie Pep is to speak of the man widely regarded—by eight out of ten old-school fans, and even by modern boxing historians—as the most masterful featherweight ever to step into a ring. Perhaps only his archrival from the distant 1950s, Sandy Saddler, could cast a shadow close to his. …
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Robin Sirwan Safar earned a commanding unanimous-decision victory over Derrick Miller last Saturday night, claiming the WBA Continental Americas cruiserweight title at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The 32-year-old Swedish contender turned in a near-perfect performance, outboxing Miller from start to finish and leaving no doubt on the scorecards, …
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This Saturday, November 8, American contender Tresean “Trigger” Wiggins (17-5-3, 10 KOs) will square off against Puerto Rico’s Leonel Omar Colón Santana (8-1, 3 KOs) for the vacant WBA NABA Gold Welterweight title (147 lbs), in a card staged in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, under the supervision of the North American Boxing …
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The WBA Future of Polish Boxing program will host another exciting edition this Saturday at the OSiR Sports Hall in the city of Gołdap. Once again, Poland will serve as host for this development event with the support of WBA Europe, in collaboration with local authorities and Gołdap’s mayor, Konrad …
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San Juan, Puerto Rico, will host a high-stakes showdown for the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title as reigning champion Stephanie Han faces the legendary Holly Holm on January 3, 2026. The Roberto Clemente Coliseum will set the stage for this fascinating clash, with Han looking to make the second …
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