Sanchez vs. Torrez is postponed as rising young star Tellez battles top contender Mendoza in new co-main event of PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video Saturday, March 28. Rising young Cuban star Yoenis Tellez will square off against top contender Brian Mendoza in a super welterweight showdown between former interim champions …
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Venezuela and Panama, two countries that held deep significance for World Boxing Association (WBA) President Emeritus Gilberto Mendoza, will host memorial masses this Wednesday, March 11, marking the 10th anniversary of his passing. The liturgical ceremonies aim to honor the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures …
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Today, Wednesday, March 11, marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Francisco Gilberto Mendoza—simply “Gilberto” to the thousands of friends he made in boxing and in life—and President Emeritus of the World Boxing Association (WBA). Created in 1921 as the National Boxing Association (NBA) and known by its current …
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The following is a faithful reproduction of an interview from September 2013, when Venezuelan journalist Jesús Cova sat down with President Emeritus Gilberto Mendoza to discuss his life, boxing, and the WBA for the Venezuelan newspaper El Universal. The conversation offers valuable insight into who Mr. Mendoza truly was—his challenges, …
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March 2026 marks a very special month for the World Boxing Association (WBA), as the organization commemorates the tenth anniversary of the passing of its President Emeritus, Gilberto Mendoza. Over the past decade, both the organization and the sport of boxing itself have experienced significant changes. Yet those challenges have …
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One of the most significant moments of the WBA’s 104th Annual Convention in Orlando came with the reelection of Gilberto Jesús Mendoza as president of the organization for a new five-year term, a decision reached by acclamation and celebrated by the assembled delegations. With this mandate, Mendoza extends a leadership …
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WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza will take the stage this Saturday, October 4, as a featured speaker at the Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance Conference, a prestigious gathering hosted this weekend at Harvard University in Massachusetts. The HLAA, which brings together more than 16,000 Latino alumni and students of Harvard, is …
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April 8, 2023 – Rising contender Brian Mendoza scored a career-defining upset win , blasting out the previously unbeaten Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora in round seven in what may be the clubhouse leader for Knockout of the Year to capture the Interim WBC Super Welterweight Title live on SHOWTIME …
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Super welterweight contender and stablemate of Mario Barrios, Brian Mendoza, gives a totally unbiased breakdown of #PacquiaoBarrios on July 19th. Fight Details 👉 https://pbcham.ps/m/FightNight
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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 Wednesday, the boxing world turned its eyes to New York City, where the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) hosted its 100th annual awards ceremony—a landmark evening celebrating the sport’s brightest stars and finest storytellers. Among the distinguished guests was WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, who joined the …
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In an intimate gathering held in Miami, WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza personally awarded David Benavidez the WBA light heavyweight championship belt — a custom piece featuring the champion’s own likeness. During the presentation, Mendoza praised Benavidez’s relentless drive and dedication to the sport, emphasizing the fighter’s influence both inside …
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