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Leroy Estrada became the new Fedecaribe super flyweight champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA) after defeating Ruben Mendoza by knockout in two rounds on Thursday night during the event held at the Pandeportes Coliseum, in Panama City.  This was an important event for Panamanian boxing, since it was the …

Leroy Estrada and Ruben Mendoza will step into the ring at the Coliseo de Combates Pandeportes in Panama City to fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedecaribe super flyweight belt tomorrow night.  Estrada, Panamanian, is a southpaw who is on the mend after suffering two consecutive defeats between 2018 …

Serhii Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) took home a unanimous decision over Brian Mendoza (22-4, 16 KOs) to win the Interim WBC Super Welterweight Title. Bohachuk dominated many of the early frames before Mendoza rallied in the last third of the fight. After several explosive exchanges in the final round, Bohachuk …

On Saturday, March 30, took place at the iconic facilities of the Yesterday Recreational Center, Turmero, Aragua state, the eighth edition of the emblematic Gilberto Mendoza Boxing Festival, supported by the World Boxing Association (WBA).  The event aims to commemorate the legacy and the countless contributions left by the president …

In a toe-to-toe battle, Serhii Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) took home a unanimous decision over Brian Mendoza (22-4, 16 KOs) to win the Interim WBC Super Welterweight Title. Bohachuk dominated many of the early frames before Mendoza rallied in the last third of the fight. After several explosive exchanges in …

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 …

Panama and Venezuela celebrated the life of Gilberto Mendoza, President Emeritus of the World Boxing Association (WBA), who passed away eight years ago, with masses held in the capitals of both countries.  Panama officiated a mass in the morning  with the presence of several trainers, fighters and promoters, as well …

The PBC Podcast is back as lightweight contender Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela and 154-pound contender Brian Mendoza join this week’s show. Valenzuela lays out his plans for 2024, discusses the changes he made prior to his PBC 2023 KO of the Year over Chris Colbert, and shares an interesting perspective on …

You don’t want to miss what Valenzuela and Mendoza have to say, plus a look ahead to potential fights in 2024. The PBC Podcast is back in style as lightweight contender Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela and 154-pound contender Brian Mendoza join this week’s show.  Valenzuela lays out his plans for 2024, …

World Boxing Association (WBA) super featherweight prospect and tenth ranked fighter, Abel Mendoza, toured several senior care centers in the state of Texas to bring joy to the elderly through boxing.  Mendoza, who is an American of Mexican descent, took different articles and souvenirs of the pioneer organization to the …

Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, President of the World Boxing Association (WBA), will attend this Saturday the second edition of the WBA Future, to be held at the Centro Recreacional Yesterday in Turmero. The top leader of the pioneer boxing body, visits to the country to support the WBA Future program, and …

Peter McGrail won the first professional title of his career after defeating Fran Mendoza by unanimous decision to become World Boxing Association (WBA) continental super bantamweight champion on cards of 99-91, 99-91 and 97-93.  The 27-year-old fighter won the crown in Liverpool, the city where he was born, and in …