After 64 long years, professional boxing has made its long-awaited return to Cuban soil—and the significance of this moment isn’t lost on the global fight community. Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, President of the World Boxing Association (WBA), has praised the historic event and expressed his deep excitement and support in a …
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In a bold move aimed at revitalizing Panamanian boxing from the grassroots up, the World Boxing Association (WBA) and the Federación de Boxeo de Panamá (Fedebop) have joined forces to pave the way for a new era of talent development in the country. Alfredo Mendoza, Vice Chairman of WBA’s regional …
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After more than six decades in the shadows, professional boxing is set to make its long-awaited return to Cuba—and it’s doing so in grand fashion. On Friday, April 11, the iconic Meliá Internacional Hotel in Varadero will host a momentous event destined to reshape the island’s sporting landscape. For the …
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In front of a lively hometown crowd at the Frontón of the Municipal Campus in Maldonado, Uruguay, Gabriela Bouvier etched her name into the history books on Sunday night, capturing the WBA Gold bantamweight title with a hard-fought decision win over Venezuela’s Bestalia Sánchez. The bout was a ten-round battle …
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This past weekend, the city of Houston played host to a truly standout event in the world of boxing—the third edition of the Baby Bull Future Champions. Spearheaded by former world champion Juan “Baby Bull” Díaz, the event brought together dozens of young prospects, all eager to showcase their skills …
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This coming Saturday, April 12th, Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk Hall will play host to what could very well be one of the most electrifying showdowns of the year: Jaron “Boots” Ennis takes on Eimantas Stanionis in a high-stakes welterweight clash with the WBA title on the line. Jaron Ennis enters …
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Kazakhstan had plenty to cheer about on Saturday night as two of its brightest stars, Sultan Zaurbek and Batyrzhan Jukembayev, put on masterclass performances at the Barys Arena in Astana, each walking away with WBA Continental titles in their respective divisions. In the main attraction, Sultan Zaurbek (20-0, 14 KOs) …
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Christina “Tiny Tina” Rupprecht delivered a gutsy performance Saturday night at the MBS Arena in Potsdam, Germany, earning a majority decision victory (99-91, 96-95, 95-95) over Japan’s previously undefeated Sumire Yamanaka. With this win, Rupprecht not only defended her WBA world title but unified the Light Minimumweight division, adding the …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee shook up the heavyweight division on Friday with an official resolution that sets the stage for high-stakes matchups at the top of the ladder. Veteran contender Kubrat Pulev will defend his WBA heavyweight title against Michael Hunter, while rising British star Fabio Wardley …
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This Saturday, the prestigious Barys Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, will play host to an electrifying night of championship boxing. With two high-stakes showdowns on tap, fight fans can expect fireworks as top contenders battle for WBA Continental supremacy. In the super featherweight division, unbeaten Kazakh standout Sultan Zaurbek (19-0, 13 …
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Professional boxing is officially back in Venezuela! The Caribbean-based Fundación Talento Activo has confirmed an electrifying international fight night set for Saturday, April 5, headlined by a showdown between seasoned veteran Rosmen Brito and the undefeated knockout artist Eleazar Aguilera for the WBA Fedelatin title. The event, taking place at …
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On April 6, Houston will host the third edition of the Baby Bull Future Champions, a premier event designed to showcase and support the next generation of boxing stars. Organized by former world champion Juan “Baby Bull” Díaz, this initiative has quickly become a key platform for developing young talent …
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