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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) and the entire boxing family is grieving over the sad news of the passing of Filipino Kenneth Egano reported in the world media on Wednesday.  Egano, a 22-year-old prospect, fought last May 6 in Imus City and won by decision over Jason Facularin. However, he …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of Dr. Calvin Inalsingh on Thursday, an important part of the organization and who was a director and member of the organization’s medical committee for many years. The news of the loss of such an important man for the organization and for …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of Simone Davis, wife of former WBA world champion and boxing legend Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. The pioneer body received the news with great sadness as Davis was an important support for Mustafa’s career and was always close to him in every hard …