“I am not an animal in the ring, I am a fighter. But I fight with all my heart, with all my soul. I was ‘Hands of Stone,’ but my heart was bigger than my fists,†he once declared. On October 14, 2006, when he was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in Riverside,…
The renowned brand Leone1947 has joined as a partner for the first edition of the WBA Europe Convention, set to take place from July 15 to 18 in Madrid, Spain. The Italian-born sports equipment manufacturer has seen significant growth in Spain and currently operates a flagship store in the city of Barcelona—making its presence at…
On August 16, Riyadh will play host to a high-stakes showdown between two undefeated warriors who only know one direction—forward. WBA featherweight world champion Nick Ball (22-0-1, 13 KOs) of Liverpool puts his belt on the line against Australia’s Sam Goodman (20-0, 8 KOs) in a battle that’s expected to ignite from the opening bell….
On June 21, the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham will host a pivotal clash that could shake up the super bantamweight division. Local favorite Peter McGrail (11-1, 6 KOs), a former Olympian and pure technician, takes on Romania’s battle-tested Ionut “Il Capo†Baluta (17-5-1, 3 KOs) with the WBA International title on the line. McGrail…
The first-ever European Convention of the World Boxing Association is set to close with a bang, delivering a thrilling night of fights on July 17 at Madrid’s Teatro Las Vegas. The event, promoted by The Boxer Club, will feature 11 action-packed bouts, including regional title fights, pro showcases, and Olympic-style boxing—all part of the WBA’s…
World Boxing Association (WBA) President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza paid tribute to international superstar Shakira and her father, William Mebarak, recognizing both a stellar music career and the unwavering support of a devoted parent. A passionate admirer of powerful life stories, Mendoza highlighted the pivotal role Mebarak played in his daughter’s rise to global stardom, standing…
The World Boxing Association’s acclaimed development program, WBA Future Champions, is back in Venezuela. This Saturday, June 21, the Yesterday Recreational Center in Turmero will host the ninth edition of the series, featuring a stacked card of ten professional bouts designed to showcase the next generation of boxing talent. Since its launch in September 2023,…
On June 21, boxing returns with a vengeance to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, as the “Rumble by the River†lights up the town. In the main event, hometown favorite Tre’Sean “Trigger†Wiggins will square off against the battle-tested Dakota Linger for the WBA NABA Gold welterweight title. Wiggins (16-5-3, 9 KOs), a slick southpaw known for his…
The Atheyna Bylon Gym in Curundú, Panama City, is getting ready to echo once again with the sounds of gloves hitting mitts, the cheers of proud families, and the ambitions of a new generation of boxers. This weekend, the Panamanian capital will play host to another edition of WBA Future, the World Boxing Association’s grassroots…
Ten rounds. Two styles. No winner. That was the story in Novara, Italy, as Martina Bernile and South Korea’s Hye Soo Park fought to a draw in their bout for the vacant WBA Gold flyweight title. And so, the belt remains without a champion—for now. From the opening bell, it was a tightly contested affair….
There was no feeling-out process. No time for doubts, adjustments, or negotiations. Cristina “La Piccolina†Navarro stepped into the ring at the Pabellón Siglo XXI in Zaragoza with one thing on her mind: get it done—and fast. And fast it was. Just 58 seconds into the opening round, the hometown fighter landed four pinpoint punches…
It was a night of high drama and unexpected turns as the KO to Drugs Festival came to a close inside Casino Buenos Aires, wrapping up the WBA Fedelatin Convention in style. In the main event, Filipino boxing legend Nonito Donaire captured the WBA Interim Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous technical decision over Chile’s…