Tag Archives: Panama

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 …

His fine boxing style earned him the nickname ‘La Maravilla’ (The Wonder) and his fists gave Panama its fifth world champion in history. Today, the departure from this earthly world of Enrique Pinder leaves a great void in the boxing and sporting arena in our country. On Saturday night, June …

Panamanian Felix Montenegro and Colombian Hernan Alarcon will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight Fedecentro championship this Thursday at the Pandeportes Combat Coliseum in Panama City.  The experienced local fighter is going through the best moment of his career after six wins in a row and getting this …

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 World Boxing Association (WBA) is committed to the systematic development of boxing around the world and has focused on professional boxing, but without neglecting the training and globalization of the sport. For this reason, the WBA Future was created, a program that seeks to provide opportunities for young fighters …

The first date of the WBA Future project in 2024 will be in Panama, specifically in the Cinta Costera of the capital of the Central American country. The pioneer organization’s program is being developed in several countries, including Colombia, Venezuela, Andorra, Argentina and, of course, Panama.  The WBA Future includes …

Cuban Uwel Hernandez succesful defended his WBA Gold belt against Rivera in Panama with a TKO 9 to Colombian Alexi Rivera on Friday at the Coliseo de Combates Pandeportes, Panamá.  Hernandez showed a great command of the ring and a great strength against a southpaw opponent with a lot of …

Puerto Rican Derrieck Cuevas, ranked 12 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), will return to Panama to face veteran Alberto Mosquera on August 4 at the Coliseo de Combates in the country’s capital.  The welterweight prospect has fought in different countries such as Mexico, United States, Panama and his native …

Puerto Rican Derrieck Cuevas defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedecentro super welterweight belt with a double round knockout over Cuban Damian Rodriguez this Friday night at the Pandeportes Combat Coliseum in Panama City.  The power of the Puerto Rican was present once again and connected a combination early in …

Puerto Rican Derrieck Cuevas will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedecentro super welterweight belt this Friday against Cuban Damian Rodriguez at the Coliseo de Combates Pandeportes, in Panama City. It will be the main bout of the night in the event organized by All Star Boxing, which will feature …

The last day of the seventh edition of the Gilberto Mendoza Festival took place on Thursday at the Pedro “Rockero” Alcazar Gym, in Curundu, with the presence of more than a dozen amateur fighters from the country.  The event was broadcast live through the official YouTube channel of the World …

The third and final event of the seventh Gilberto Mendoza International Boxing Festival will take place this Thursday, March 30 at the Pedro “Rockero” Alcazar Gymnasium, located in Curundú, Panama with live broadcast through the World Boxing Association YouTube channel starting at 2:00 p.m. local time.  After tremendous successes in …