On Saturday night in Las Vegas, Terence “Bud” Crawford didn’t just step into the Allegiant Stadium ring—he stepped straight into boxing history. The Omaha native dethroned Mexico’s Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113), ripping away the four recognized super middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF) and cementing …
Read More »The Manchester Warrior Who Conquered the Boxing World – World Boxing Association
The boxing world is in mourning. Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, one of Britain’s most beloved fighters, passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 46 in his hometown of Hyde, Manchester. With his death, the sport loses not only a champion, but a symbol of grit, passion, and …
Read More »Naoya Inoue Puts on a Masterclass to Reaffirm His Super Bantamweight Reign – World Boxing Association
In Nagoya, Japan, Naoya “Monster” Inoue (31-0, 28 KOs) once again showed why many consider him the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. On Sunday, September 14, inside the IG Arena, Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super bantamweight crown—including the WBA Super Championship—by outclassing former unified champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev (14-2, …
Read More »Crawford Topples Canelo to Become Three-Division Undisputed Champion – World Boxing Association
Terence “Bud” Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) carved his name deeper into boxing’s record books on Saturday night at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Omaha native defeated Mexico’s Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) to become the first fighter in history to claim …
Read More »Ljungquist and Bulabula to Clash for Historic WBA Baltic Title – World Boxing Association
On September 13 at the Sydbank Arena in Kolding, Denmark, hometown favorite Kem Ljungquist (19-1, 10 KOs) will square off against German-Congolese heavyweight Daniel “Black Lion” Bulabula (8-0, 6 KOs) for the inaugural WBA Baltic heavyweight title, marking the first time this newly created regional strap will be contested under …
Read More »Las Vegas is Ready – World Boxing Association
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, the pride of Jalisco, Mexico, and Omaha’s unbeaten southpaw Terence “Bud” Crawford are set to collide this Saturday, September 14, in what has rightly been billed as one of the biggest fights of 2025. Two modern-day icons, ranked No. 8 and No. 3 respectively on ESPN’s current …
Read More »WBA Continental Super Welterweight Title Clash in Belfast – World Boxing Association
On September 13, the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast will host a pivotal showdown on the European circuit, as undefeated Irishman Caoimhin “Black Thunder” Agyarko (17-0, 7 KOs) takes on Britain’s Ishmael “The Black Panther” Davis (13-2, 6 KOs) for the WBA Continental super welterweight crown. …
Read More »Historic Weekend for the WBA – World Boxing Association
Four World Boxing Association world titles will be on the line this week, from Friday through Sunday, in what promises to be one of the most memorable weekends of the year for the sanctioning body. Among the standout matchups are Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. Terence “Bud” Crawford and Naoya “Monster” …
Read More »Las Vegas Heats Up Ahead of Canelo–Crawford – World Boxing Association
Las Vegas is already sizzling with fight-week energy as the countdown begins for Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. Terence “Bud” Crawford, the showdown for the undisputed super middleweight championship. Both fighters have arrived in the fight capital, and the buzz on the Strip is focused squarely on Saturday night’s clash at …
Read More »WBA mourns the passing of Jorge Humberto Klee – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished members, Colombian journalist and sportsman Jorge Humberto Klee, whose passing was confirmed by his family on the morning of Tuesday, September 9. Klee died at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of integrity …
Read More »WBA Future Venezuela Keeps Expanding – World Boxing Association
The WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing project continues to gain momentum, bringing new events to different corners of the country. Following recent successes, the next stop will be Güigüe, Carabobo State, where a special fight card is set to take place. This week, local authorities officially welcomed the WBA Future …
Read More »Brittany Sims Shines, Claims WBA International Bantamweight Title – World Boxing Association
American contender Brittany “Eagle Flex” Sims (9-3, 5 KOs) captured the WBA International bantamweight crown with a commanding unanimous decision over Spain’s Natalia Francesca (7-6, 0 KOs) in the main event at the Wind Creek Events Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The judges’ scorecards told the story: 99-91, 99-91, and 96-94, …
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