Undefeated Texan prospect Samuel “Squirm†Arnold (14-0, 8 KOs) made a major statement in the super middleweight division, stopping California’s Juan “Just Business†Barajas (11-2-2, 7 KOs) to capture the North American Boxing Association (NABA) 168-pound title on October 18 at the Long Beach Convention Center. At just 22 years old, Arnold showcased his technical…
WBA bantamweight world champion Cherneka “Neeks†Johnson is set to return to the ring on November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, where she’ll put her titles on the line against Amanda Galle. The Australian star, who also holds the WBO, IBF, and WBC belts, will once again defend her status as the…
In a tense and hard-fought battle, Germany’s Sarah “Babyface†Bormann (21-1, 7 KOs) captured the WBA minimumweight world championship by scoring a split-decision victory over Japan’s Yuko Kuroki (25-9-2, 10 KOs) on Saturday, October 18, at the Wandsbeker Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany. The judges’ scorecards reflected just how close the contest was: 93-97 for Kuroki,…
Ukrainian superstar Oleksandr Usyk, the undefeated and undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, remains immovable at the top of ESPN’s exclusive Top Ten Pound-for-Pound list, a ranking compiled by a panel of boxing experts for the Disney- and Hearst-owned sports network. Other organizations may run similar lists, but ESPN’s carries unique weight within the sport….
The World Boxing Association (WBA), through its Championships Committee, has officially ordered a mandatory heavyweight title bout between champion Kubrat Pulev and No. 1 contender Moses Itauma. The pioneer organization sent the formal communication to both camps on Tuesday, October 14, granting them a 30-day negotiation period, which will conclude on November 14. The decision…
The city of Grozny hosted an explosive night of boxing this past Saturday, featuring two World Boxing Association (WBA) title bouts that both ended in emphatic technical knockouts. Croatia’s Agron Smakici and Russia’s Umar Salamov—of Kyrgyz heritage—emerged victorious, capturing the WBA Continental Heavyweight and WBA International Bridgerweight titles, respectively, with dominant performances. In the main…
This Friday, October 17, South American boxing will feature a high-voltage showdown as Juan Javier Carrasco (20-2, 12 KOs) takes on Fernando José Sánchez (9-1, 3 KOs) for the WBA Cono Sur lightweight title (135 lbs). The fight will headline the card at the Polideportivo Vicente Polimeni in Las Heras, Argentina. Carrasco, 33, a native…
The WBA Future program continues to expand its reach across every country where it takes place. After a successful stop in Chitré, Panama, last week, the next destination will be Venezuela — with a new fight card set for this Friday in Güigüe, Carabobo State. The event will be streamed live and will feature more…
This Saturday, October 18, the Wandsbeker Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany, will host a long-awaited world title unification bout in the women’s minimumweight division. Japan’s Yuko Kuroki, reigning WBA world champion, will square off against Germany’s Sarah “Babyface†Bormann, the WBO titleholder, in a 10-round contest promising skill, experience, and high-level action. Kuroki (25-8-2, 10 KOs),…
Hamza Uddin had a night to remember last Saturday as he claimed the World Boxing Association (WBA) International Flyweight Championship with an impressive victory over Paul Roberts. The 22-year-old rising talent scored a fifth-round technical knockout, standing out as one of the evening’s brightest performers. Uddin attacked the body with precision and persistence, systematically breaking…
Undefeated prospect Tahmir Smalls passed a major test this weekend, earning a unanimous decision win over José Román Vázquez to capture the WBA Continental North America Welterweight Championship at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Smalls delivered a composed and effective performance, securing scores of 98-91, 96-93, and 95-94 against a seasoned opponent who…
The National Tour of the WBA Future of Panamanian Boxing made another successful stop this weekend, lighting up the city of Chitré. The gymnasium of Pope Francis High School hosted over 20 amateur bouts featuring young talents from various provinces across the country. Chitré marked the second stop of a tour that began in La…