The boxing world has lost a legend. Venezuelan former world champion Luis “Lumumba” Estaba passed away on Sunday, February 16, at the age of 86. Born in Güiria, Venezuela, Estaba carved out a remarkable career in the ring, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of the sport as a world champion. He …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of Puerto Rican native Paul Bamba this week, information confirmed by Ne-Yo. Bamba, who was 35 years old and raised in New York, had fought for the WBA cruiserweight gold title last December 21 and was crowned after defeating Mexican Rogelio Medina …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the passing of former Mexican fighter, Israel Vazquez, at the age of 46 after losing a long fight against cancer. His illness became known and several campaigns were launched, but unfortunately he was unable to continue fighting. The news of his passing was confirmed …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of Enrique Pinder, former world champion of the pioneering body, who passed away on Saturday night, as confirmed to the Panamanian media by his son Ricardo. Pinder passed away at the age of 76 following heart problems in recent years. The Panamanian …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of former judge and referee Medardo Villalobos, a friend and member of the pioneer organization and a worthy representative of hard work and perseverance. The Panamanian served as a judge in approximately 400 fights, including several world championship fights and several regional …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the passing of Francisco “Morochito” Rodriguez, the first Venezuelan Olympic champion in history. The news was released by the sports authorities of this country, which officially informed about the death of Rodriguez on Tuesday at the age of 78 years old. “Morochito” won the …
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This Thursday, April 11, Gary Shaw, a member of the World Boxing Association (WBA), who was a visionary mind within boxing world and an extremely important character for the sport as a great planner and creator of multiple projects that revolutionized the industry, passed away. After his recent passing, it …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of Alfonso Múnera Cabas on Wednesday, December 21 at the age of 96. The Colombian boxing man and former president of Fecolbox passed away in Cartagena after dedicating a good part of his life to the sport. He was part of Colombia’s …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the passing of Venezuelan international judge Carlos Diaz on Tuesday in his native country. The Venezuelan National Boxing Coordination announced officially the passing of an honest boxing man who gave a lot to the sport and who served as part of the WBA team …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the death of Argentinean trainer Diego Arrúa this Friday, in Tijuana, Mexico, at the age of 58. The South American, trainer and husband of Sabrina Perez, collapsed after his pupil’s fight against Skye Nicholson and was taken to a local hospital. Minutes later it …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the death of the renowned American trainer Mike Stafford on September 6, information confirmed by his relatives through social networks. Stafford, who was 67 years old, was a great worker dedicated to boxing, who was the guide of great fighters, among them Adrien Broner, …
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Bowden, loved by all who knew her, died at age 50. The Premier Boxing Champions family would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Tracey Bowden on the sad news of Tracey’s passing. Tracey is survived by her husband Walter, her children Connor, Ryan and Kelsey, and …
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