World Boxing Association (WBA) President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza paid tribute to international superstar Shakira and her father, William Mebarak, recognizing both a stellar music career and the unwavering support of a devoted parent. A passionate admirer of powerful life stories, Mendoza highlighted the pivotal role Mebarak played in his daughter’s …
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This past Sunday, the municipality of Layos, located in Toledo, Spain, honored WBA Iberoamérica & Mediterráneo with a Sports Merit Award, recognizing the organization’s efforts in fostering the systematic development of boxing in the region. The award was presented by Gonzalo García González, the Mayor of Layos, and received by …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) unveiled this Sunday its Centennial Belt, a unique work of art that evokes our past and honors the memory of great champions such as Jack Dempsey, Pinky Silverberg, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano and so many other men who made pugilism history. This unique work, titled …
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The undefeated welterweight contender is closing in on his world title aspirations as he prepares to face the dangerous Abel Ramos Saturday night on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View. On Saturday night, undefeated welterweight contender Cody Crowley opens the SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View telecast (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) against veteran Abel Ramos in a Premier …
Read More »On Thursday afternoon, the media gathered at Club 1849 in the SoHo section of New York City for the final press conference before Saturday night’s big fight card at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York. In the main event, Amanda Serrano will take on Kimberly Connor for the …
Read More »Canastota plays host to boxingʼs retired royalty for 2008 Induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, located in Canastota, New York, has become what many refer to as “Boxingʼs Ultimate Prize”. Ultimately, enshrinement there is more important than titles, more important than headlining pay per views and more important …
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