The boxing world has lost one of its all-time greats. George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion and one of the most devastating punchers in history, passed away at the age of 76 in a Houston, Texas hospital on Friday, March 21. His name belongs among the giants of the sport—Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Jack Johnson,…
American fighter Jasmine Artiga is the new WBA super flyweight world champion after earning a hard-fought majority decision victory (96-94, 98-92, 95-95) over Mexico’s Regina Chávez in San Bernardino, California. It was a tightly contested battle with momentum shifting throughout, but Artiga managed to take control in the key moments to secure the belt. The…
Cherneka Johnson successfully defended her WBA bantamweight world title in dominant fashion, forcing Nina Hughes’ corner to throw in the towel in the sixth round of their bout at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The Australian champion faced little resistance from her English challenger. From the opening bell, Johnson made it clear she wasn’t…
This Saturday, March 22, the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, New York, will set the stage for an explosive showdown as Junior Younan puts his WBA Continental Americas Gold title on the line against Abel Mina. The Undefeated Champion Brooklyn’s own Junior “Young God†Younan steps into the ring with an unblemished 21-0-1 record, including 13…
This Saturday, March 22, Guatemala’s Lester MartÃnez will put his WBA Continental Latin America title on the line against undefeated American contender Joeshon James at the Orange Show Center in San Bernardino, California. A Clash of Unbeatens This is a battle between two undefeated fighters. MartÃnez (18-0, 15 KOs) has proven to be a dangerous…
Former world champion Mayerlin Rivas is set to make her return to the ring on April 17, facing France’s Johanna Wonyou in a WBA super bantamweight title eliminator at Ballin’ Maidstone in Kent, England. Rivas Looks to Reclaim Her Spot at the Top The Venezuelan veteran is looking to get back on track after a…
On March 28, the city of Novara, Italy, will host a night of high-stakes boxing as two WBA Mediterranean titles will be up for grabs in the middleweight and super featherweight divisions. Samuel Nmomah takes on Abdul Khattab, while Catalin Ionescu faces Alex De La Rosa in a battle for regional supremacy. Middleweight Clash: Nmomah…
Jennifer Miranda, interim featherweight champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA), led an inspiring event last Tuesday in support of Unlimited Girls, an organization dedicated to promoting the social and professional development of young women in vulnerable situations. The event, held at The Boxer Club in Madrid, kicked off with a motivational talk where Miranda…
The middleweight division—one of the original eight weight classes in modern boxing—has been around for over a century and a half. With a weight range between 154 lbs (69.8 kg) and 160 lbs (72.6 kg), it has long been one of the sport’s most prestigious divisions, producing legendary champions who have left an indelible mark…
The Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas is set to host an electrifying battle this Saturday, as Freudis Rojas and Maurice Lee square off for the WBA Fedelatin Super Welterweight Title. Fighting out of Las Vegas, Freudis Rojas enters the ring with a flawless 14-0 record, including 11 knockouts. At just 26 years old, Rojas…
Guatemala is set to host a thrilling featherweight clash this Saturday, March 22, as Alex Miller and Joshua Jiménez go head-to-head for the WBA Fedecentro championship. Organized by the Association of Sports Journalists (ACD), this bout will showcase two rising stars from Central America, each eager to make a statement on the international stage. Alex…
Cletus Seldin outpointed José Angulo via a majority decision (77-75, 76-76, 78-74) in a thrilling bout for the WBA Fedelatin super lightweight title at the iconic Madison Square Garden Theater in New York. While the victory was significant, it was even more memorable for a personal milestone: Seldin took the opportunity to propose to his…