Takuma Inoue was named Fighter of the Month by the World Boxing Association (WBA) in its February rankings publication, which comes along with the month’s top honors and also awarded Julian Smith as Honorable Mention. Inoue defended his WBA bantamweight world belt against Jerwin Ancajas last February 24, in Tokyo, …
Read More »James vs Palmetta FULL FIGHT: February 25, 2023 | PBC on Showtime
Minneapolis-native and welterweight contender Jamal “Shango” James (28-2, 12 KOs) returned from a 16-month layoff to thrill his hometown crowds and earn a unanimous decision victory after 10-rounds against Argentine Olympian Alberto Palmetta (18-2, 13 KOs) in the co-main event. “I’m pretty sure everybody can see that layoff affected me,” …
Read More »Matias vs Ponce FULL FIGHT: February 25, 2023 | PBC on Showtime
Despite a slow start, Subriel Matias turns up the heat and forces Jeremias Ponce’s corner to wave off the fight after the conclusion of the fifth round of their IBF World Junior Welterweight Championship. Matias wins by TKO5 and improves to 19-1 (19 KOs). Power-punching Subriel Matias showed why he’s …
Read More »Rodriguez vs Adorno FULL FIGHT: February 25, 2023 | PBC on Showtime
Elvis Rodriguez improves to 14-1-1 (12 KOs) following a majority decision win over Joseph Adorno in their super lightweight bout. Super lightweight contender Elvis Rodriguez (14-1-1,12 KOs) overcame a slow start to earn a hard-fought majority decision over the hard-hitting Joseph Adorno (17-2-2, 14 KOs) after 10 rounds. “Ring rust …
Read More »Matias vs Ponce HIGHLIGHTS: February 25, 2023 | PBC on Showtime
Despite a slow start, Subriel Matias turns up the heat and forces Jeremias Ponce’s corner to wave off the fight after the conclusion of the fifth round of their IBF World Junior Welterweight Championship. Matias wins by TKO5 and improves to 19-1 (19 KOs). Power-punching Subriel Matias showed why he’s …
Read More »Vargas and Rodriguez will have a great duel on February 24 – World Boxing Association
A great duel between young fighters will take place next Saturday, February 24 at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Antonio Vargas will face Jonathan Rodriguez in a World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight eliminator, which could be a consecration for the winner. Vargas, a regular fighter at this Orlando …
Read More »Pero vs Faust FULL FIGHT: February 11, 2023 | PBC on SHOWTIME
Trailing on two of the judges’ scorecards, Cuban heavyweight Lenier Peró stunned Ukraine’s Viktor Faust with a hard right to the body followed with a left hand that rendered Faust defenseless and out on his feet in the eighth round. Peró pounced on Faust and landed several more unanswered punches, …
Read More »Barrios vs Santiago FULL FIGHT: February 11, 2023 | PBC on Showtime
Former champion and San Antonio-native Mario “El Azteca” Barrios snapped his two-fight losing streak with a razor sharp, career-rejuvenating performance against Jovanie Santiago in Saturday’s co-feature. Barrios dropped Santiago in the eighth round with a left to the body and followed up, causing referee Mark Calo-Oy, upon the request of …
Read More »Vargas vs Foster FULL FIGHT: February 11, 2023 | PBC on Showtime
O’Shaquie Foster captures the vacant WBC Super Featherweight World Title following an impressive unanimous decision win over Rey Vargas. With the words “ice water” and “shock the world” etched on his trunks, O’Shaquie Foster produced the fight of his life, coolly and methodically out-boxing two-division world champion Rey Vargas to …
Read More »Benn: I want all the smoke
Conor Benn is planning to dominate Peter Dobson in their clash at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday February 3, live worldwide on DAZN – and put all of his rivals on notice that he is coming for all the smoke in 2024 and beyond. TICKETS …
Read More »Fisher: I want more belts in 2024
Johnny Fisher is ready to kick off a big year in style against Dmytro Bezus at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas on Saturday February 3, live worldwide on DAZN – and the Brit banger wants to add to his KO streak to set up more title fights in …
Read More »WBA Future 2024 kicks off in Panama on Saturday, February 3 – World Boxing Association
The first date of the WBA Future project in 2024 will be in Panama, specifically in the Cinta Costera of the capital of the Central American country. The pioneer organization’s program is being developed in several countries, including Colombia, Venezuela, Andorra, Argentina and, of course, Panama. The WBA Future includes …
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