Former world champion Jorge Linares made his debut as World Boxing Association (WBA) fight supervisor this weekend during the Gilberto Ramirez vs. Arsen Goulamirian showdown in Inglewood, California. If anything has characterized the “Golden Boy” during his life and career, it is his versatility and his ability to adapt to …
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Arvin Jhon Paciones made the second defense of his WBA Asia light flyweight title with a first round knockout win over Wanchai Nianghansa on Friday. The Filipino was the star of the event held at the SpacePlus Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, as he put on a devastating performance against the …
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In a vibrant bout that will go down in women’s boxing history, Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada retained her World Boxing Association minimumweight crown and became the new undisputed champion after a unification against Yokasta Valle in Arizona, United States. Without a round of study, the two boxers took center stage …
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A very special name occupies our attention today in our usual remembrances of old boxing times. We are talking about Henry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson on December 12, 1912 in Columbus, Mississippi, a legendary figure considered by experts and historians of the discipline among the 10 best boxers of all …
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The World Boxing Association celebrates, on March 30, another birthday anniversary of Gilberto Mendoza, president emeritus of the pioneer organization of the boxing world. Mendoza, a central figure in the history of the WBA, bequeathed to posterity the great work he did, while he was at the helm of the …
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Owner of the World Boxing Association super bantamweight championship, Erika Cruz, will be the host in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to receive the Argentinian fighter Nazarena Romero on May 11. In the last few days, the fight has been confirmed and promises to be a real war for the fans. The Mexican …
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Rolando Romero and Isaac Cruz participated in the public training session prior to their fight on Saturday amidst a great atmosphere in Las Vegas. Both boxers, who will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight belt, took their turns working out in front of the press and fans …
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Jamaican boxer Nicholas Walters defeated Joseph Adorno on a split decision in Plant City Wednesday night to be crowned World Boxing Association Continental Americas lightweight champion. At 38 years of age and with only two fights made during 2023 after a 7-year absence from the ring, the Panama-based Jamaican, Walters, …
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Today marks four years since the sad departure of José Emilio Graglia, one of the most important figures in Latin American boxing and a member of the World Boxing Association (WBA) family. José Emilio Graglia was a great sports leader who worked for boxing for more than 50 years, …
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With the participation of boxers from Apure, Miranda and Aragua, the eighth edition of the Gilberto Mendoza Boxing Festival will be held this Saturday at the facilities of the Centro Recreacional Yesterday in Maracay. The event celebrates the legacy of the World Boxing Association (WBA) President Emeritus, on the 81st …
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By the end of April, more precisely on April 20, the World Boxing Association interim welterweight world title will be disputed in the city of Zagreb, Croatia, between Ivana Habazin and Kinga Magyar. The local boxer, Ivana Habazin, No.1, is the official challenger. While Hungary’s representative, Magyar, is ranked 4th …
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Erislandy Lara will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight belt against Michael Zerafa this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be part of the PBC event and will mark the return of the Cuban veteran to fulfill the mandatory fight against the Australian …
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