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 …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of legendary referee Steve Smoger on Monday, December 19 at the age of 72. The sports world learned of the unfortunate passing of Smoger through social media, one of the best in his profession and remembered by thousands of fans. Smoger was …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the departure of our friend and member, Francisco Martínez, who had been struggling with various health complications in recent days. Martínez was one of the most honorable members of the WBA and a man who knew how to reach remote places in favor of …
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The news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of England sent shockwaves around the world on Thursday. Her death was announced in the midst of worldwide sadness for one of the most prominent historical figures of the contemporary era. The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the sensitive loss and …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of boxing legend, former American heavyweight fighter, Earnie Shavers, on Tuesday as he neared his 78th birthday. Several media around the world reported the passing of the Garland, Alabama native, an outstanding fighter whose professional career spanned from the late 1960s to …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of legendary Denmark promoter Mogens Palle, who was 88 years old and had been battling cancer in recent years. A great boxing man who was always involved in the sport and was even seen promoting events in April of this year, has …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of Puerto Rican boxing legend Carlos Ortiz, considered one of the best historical fighters of his country. The news about Ortiz, who was 86 years old, was released on Monday. He was world champion in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions, one …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of Gary Russell Sr., trainer of great fighters and a great boxing man. Father of the talented Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antuanne Russell and Gary Antonio Russell, he was a key part of their careers and left great teachings in both boxing …
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