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Matchroom Boxing, the promoter in charge of the rematch for the undisputed lightweight title between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, informed that it will be postponed due to an injury suffered by the Puerto Rican. The fight was scheduled for May 20, in Ireland, but the report of Serrano’s injury …

The second month of the year had good boxing activity and this was reflected in the movements of the February ranking of the World Boxing Association (WBA). At heavyweight, Cuban Lenier Peró moved up from 6th to 5th place after his victory over Viktor Vykhryst last month. In cruiserweight, Chris …

World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight champion, Dominican Alberto Puello, will defend his belt against Rolando Romero on May 13 on U.S. soil, as officially announced on Tuesday.  The “Wasp” will go to the first defense of his crown, which he won last August 20 by defeating Uzbekistan’s Botirzhon Akhmedov …

With the publication of the February rankings by the World Boxing Association (WBA), the best of the month awards were also given and Mauricio Lara was named Boxer of the Month by the pioneer organization.  The Mexican became the new world featherweight champion after defeating Leigh Wood by technical knockout …

According to media reports in recent months, the undisputed lightweight champion, Devin Haney, could face Vasyl Lomachenko in his next fight, although there has been no official announcement about this bout.  However, Haney has already been talking openly about the fight and his desire to prove himself against an opponent …

Roger Gutierrez will return to the ring on Friday to fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedelatin super featherweight title against Henry Delgado in his native Maracaibo, Venezuela.  The former world champion will be going to his first fight after losing the title to Hector Garcia in August last …

American Antonio Vargas won the Continental Americas bantamweight title after defeating Venezuelan Michell Banquez by technical knockout on Saturday night during their bout held at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida.  Vargas had a dominant performance and caused the stoppage at the height of the sixth episode, when his …

The Newcastle Arena will have an interesting World Boxing Association (WBA) eliminator duel this Saturday. Britain’s Thomas Patrick Ward and Uzbekistan’s Otabek Kholmatov will square off for a world featherweight opportunity in the co-main event of this weekend’s event.  The two boxers will fight in the same event where super …

British Ohara Davies and Lewis Ritson will step into the ring this Saturday at the Newcastle Arena for a World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight final eliminator. The bout will be the highlight of this weekend’s event and will pit two opponents seeking a shot at the world title, which …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) continues to expand across the world and on May 25 will arrive in Vietnam for an event that will have three Asian titles at stake.  WBA Asia will hold a tournament at the Saigon Sports Club in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring Huu Toan Le, …

Amateur boxing returns this March 11 to the Yesterday Recreational Center, in Turmero, Aragua, to celebrate the Gilberto Mendoza Festival in its seventh edition. Amateur fighters from Lara, Guárico, Carabobo and Aragua states will step into the ring for a sporting event that will commemorate the legacy of the President …

American John Ramirez defeated Villa Padilla Thursday night by unanimous decision to win the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Americas super flyweight title at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The American got cards of 100-90, 99-91 and 99-91 in a great performance to win the vacant regional belt …