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The World Boxing Association (WBA) deeply mourns the passing of Georgia O’Connor, a gifted British boxer whose dedication and fighting spirit left an indelible mark on the sport. O’Connor, who rose to prominence with a standout performance at the Commonwealth Youth Games, showcased extraordinary talent every time she stepped between …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the passing of Benedicto Garcia Rivero, father of our director, member and friend, Pedro Garcia, who passed away on Tuesday June 18th.  The funeral of Mr. Benedicto will take place this Wednesday in Badalona in a ceremony with his family and friends, while a …

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 …

What a fight we have coming up for you on June 29 in Phoenix, Arizona as Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez challenges for Juan Francisco Estrada’s WBC and Ring Magazine Super Flyweight Titles! #shorts #boxing #bamrodriguez

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 …