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The medical seminar at the 104th Annual WBA Convention, led by Jorge Ramírez Torrealba, emerged as one of the most insightful and thought-provoking sessions of the event. The seminar addressed two critical issues for the present and future of boxing: Parkinson’s disease and mental health in combat sports. With a …

As part of the WBA’s 104th Annual Convention, the Association hosted its Boxing Officials Seminar, held in partnership with the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC). The session brought together more than 100 participants—including judges, referees, supervisors, commissioners, and representatives from multiple countries—cementing its place as one of the most well-attended …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) is gearing up for its 104th Annual Convention — a weeklong gathering that will bring together champions, trainers, officials, promoters, and industry leaders from around the globe at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, from December 12 to 16. Returning to the venue for …

The World Boxing Association’s Annual Convention, set this year in Orlando, Florida, will play host to a landmark night for women’s boxing. Headlining the card, American standout Jasmine Artiga will put her WBA flyweight world title (112 lbs) on the line against Italy’s Stephanie Silva—a matchup loaded with intensity, skill, …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) will stage its 104th annual convention at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, from December 12 to 16. Orlando has become a true home for the WBA, and after three straight years, the city will once again host the event for a fourth consecutive …

From September 3 to 5, the city of Suzhou, China, hosted the second annual WBA Asia Convention, a landmark gathering that brought together executives, promoters, referees, judges, and representatives from over a dozen nations to discuss the sport’s growth across the continent. Held at the Shangri-La Hotel, the convention featured …

The opening day of the WBA Asia Convention in Suzhou, China, set the tone with an electric atmosphere on Wednesday. With WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza in attendance, the event kicked off in grand fashion, blending modern vision with the timeless spirit of boxing. Mendoza’s opening address launched the first …

WBA Asia will host its second Annual Convention at the Shangri-La Hotel in Suzhou, China, running from September 3 to 5, in what promises to be a landmark gathering filled with surprises. After last year’s successful debut convention in Vietnam, the stage now shifts to China—one of the continent’s giants …

The WBA Asia Convention is just around the corner, and the fight card that will be part of the program in China is already shaping up with confirmed matchups. The event will take place on September 5 in the city of Suzhou, often referred to as the “Venice of China.” …

The inaugural WBA Europe Convention wrapped up on Wednesday, July 17, with a dynamic night of both amateur and professional boxing at Teatro Las Vegas in Madrid—bringing together rising prospects and established names under one roof. Part of the World Boxing Association’s growing regional push, the event featured eleven bouts …

The first-ever WBA Europe Convention, held from July 15 to 18 at the Only YOU Hotel Atocha in Madrid, concluded on a high note—cementing the Spanish capital’s status as a rising hub for European boxing. With delegates from more than 20 countries, including promoters, referees, trainers, and fighters, the event …

The WBA Europe Convention officially got underway on Wednesday, July 16, at the Only YOU Hotel Atocha in Madrid, ushering in a historic moment for continental boxing with a first day full of institutional vision, innovation, and heartfelt tribute. The event was headlined by WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza and …