The World Boxing Association (WBA) has granted a special permit to WBA Super Flyweight World Champion David Jiménez of Costa Rica to make a voluntary title defense against Japan’s Seigo Yuri Akui on November 29 in Tokyo, Japan. The request was submitted on September 22 by Teiken Promotions on behalf of Jiménez. The WBA notified…
In a highly competitive, closely contested matchup that lived up to expectations, southpaw Khariton Agrba captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super lightweight world title with a split-decision victory over seasoned contender Zaur Abdullaev. The ringside scorecards reflected the razor-thin nature of the 12-round battle and the contrasting views of the judges. Two officials…
A storm swept through the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, as Mexican contender Sergio “Yoreme” Mendoza delivered a statement-making performance to capture the World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight world title, stopping hard-nosed Californian Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval by fifth-round technical knockout. Rather than feeling out his opponent from the outside, Mendoza came out aggressively from…
The Wintrust Arena in Chicago witnessed one of those nights when boxing delivers its most exciting, unpredictable and dramatic moments. In an action-packed roller coaster that crowned a new champion at 135 pounds, American Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over dangerous Canadian…
Naomy Cárdenas put on a dominant performance from start to finish at the iconic El Paso County Coliseum in Texas. The Mexican fighter left no doubt, defeating American Melanie Timko by unanimous decision to capture the NABA female super flyweight title, sanctioned by the World Boxing Association. Cárdenas’ superiority was reflected on all three official…
The judges barely had time to get involved in a women’s boxing card that delivered nonstop action, aggression and power in the Spanish capital. Madrid’s Teatro Las Vegas hosted a thrilling night on October 4, as three World Boxing Association regional titles were claimed before the final bell, with Jennifer Fernández, Cristina Navarro and Clara…
Jennifer Miranda delivered a commanding performance under the lights of Madrid’s iconic Teatro Las Vegas, overpowering Venezuela’s Militza Salazar and leaving no room for doubt. The Spanish contender scored a third-round knockout to capture the WBA Gold International female super featherweight title. Miranda took control from the opening bell. Using her long jab to establish…
A true battle of wills unfolded in the historic Italian city of Siena, where Tunisia’s Mariem Homrani, now based in Europe, became the new WBA Intercontinental Lightweight champion after edging hometown fighter Alice Moro by split decision. The official scorecards reflected the razor-close nature of the 10-round contest and the sustained exchanges that defined the…
The heavyweight division promises a true test of firepower and sheer strength this Friday, October 2, as rising Polish contender Kacper Meyna takes on seasoned former world champion Víctor Emilio “El Tyson del Abasto” Ramírez for the WBA Continental Heavyweight title. Meyna will step into the ring with the youth, momentum and determination to establish…
Argentina will be the site of another major night of boxing this Saturday, September 26, when the action returns to the FAB Stadium for a stacked card featuring four WBA title fights. The event will showcase several fighters coming through the WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing program alongside international prospects in a card loaded with…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has ordered a mandatory bout between WBA Welterweight Super Champion Teófimo López and Jack Catterall, the organization’s welterweight champion. The decision stems from the conditions established by the Championship Committee when Rolando “Rolly” Romero was elevated to WBA Super Champion. At that time, it was determined that the…
An outstanding display of precision, footwork and ring generalship cemented unbeaten British stylist Shabaz Masoud’s status as he turned in a dominant performance against Argentina’s Ckari Cani Mansilla. Masoud controlled the action from start to finish, earning a unanimous decision victory to retain the WBA International Featherweight Championship. The ringside judges’ scorecards reflected Masoud’s complete…