South America is set for an action-packed Saturday, August 29, with two pivotal regional showdowns on tap. The World Boxing Association will place two of its most prestigious continental belts on the line in a pair of high-stakes clashes fueled by national pride. The lightweight division will take center stage in Argentina’s capital, while the…
British soil will host one of the most compelling matchups in women’s boxing as Birmingham becomes the stage for a world super welterweight title clash between American standout Mikaela Mayer and hometown favorite Chantelle Cameron. It is a true collision of two of the sport’s most accomplished fighters of the modern era. Mayer heads to…
Panama is set to welcome another edition of WBA Future Champions, as the development of emerging talent and the next generation of boxing stars takes center stage once again in the Isthmus nation. This Saturday, August 29, the modern facilities of the Atheyna Bylon Gymnasium in Panama City will host a new card under the…
In a high-intensity clash of styles at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, Denmark’s Melissa Mortensen preserved her unbeaten record and was crowned the new WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion after defeating gritty former Mexican champion Mayeli Flores Rosquero by split decision. Suspense filled the California venue as the judges’ scorecards were announced. Two judges…
Puerto Rican legend Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano successfully defended her WBA Featherweight World Championship, overcoming a courageous and tenacious Argentine challenger, Lucrecia Anabella Manzur, by majority decision in a card held in Temecula, California. The bout demanded Serrano’s very best over the full 12-round distance, with each round scheduled for two minutes. Two ringside…
A masterclass in speed and defensive brilliance unfolded inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as American Gary Antonio Russell became the new WBA Interim Super Bantamweight World Champion with a dominant unanimous-decision victory over hard-charging Dominican contender Víctor Santillán. Russell’s technical superiority was emphatically reflected on the official scorecards, with the judges awarding…
In an intense and tactical battle filled with tension inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Teófimo “The Takeover” López once again etched his name in boxing history, becoming the new WBA Welterweight Super Champion after defeating Rolando “Rolly” Romero by majority decision. The final verdict reflected the competitive nature and drama of the…
The World Boxing Association, its President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza and the organization’s entire Executive Committee extend their deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences following the passing of American actress Hayden Panettiere, who died on Sunday, August 16, at the age of 36 in South Carolina. The WBA family extends its solidarity, comfort and strength to legendary…
The boxing faithful in Mexicali witnessed a defining night along Mexico’s northern border. In an electrifying contest filled with tactical adjustments and momentum swings, hometown fighter Alma Meraz Rodríguez successfully defended her WBA Interim Light Flyweight Championship, earning a unanimous decision over a determined Elizabeth López Corzo. López Corzo came out applying relentless pressure, looking…
Claressa Shields once again reaffirmed her status as one of the leading figures in women’s boxing worldwide. In another display of physical strength and tactical brilliance, the American superstar captured the WBA World Middleweight Championship by stopping determined Australian challenger Kaye Scott via sixth-round technical knockout. From the opening bell, the self-proclaimed “GWOAT” — Greatest…
The WBA KO Drugs festival returns with an internationally charged fight card. This Saturday, August 15, the iconic Casino Buenos Aires in Argentina’s capital will roll out the red carpet for a night featuring continental championships, official world title eliminators and world-class fighters. In the night’s main event, Argentine featherweight Adrián Robledo will square off…
This Friday, August 14, the iconic city of Mexicali, Baja California, will roll out the red carpet for a compelling championship showdown as hometown champion Alma Meraz Rodríguez and hard-charging Elizabeth López Corzo go toe-to-toe for the WBA interim light flyweight world championship. Alma Meraz Rodríguez will step through the ropes with the full backing…