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Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn OBE and legendary, former professional boxerMichael Watson MBE have received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today, in recognition of their respective outstanding achievements in UK sport and their incredible charitable work. Joined by family members, friends, and colleagues, the pair attended a …

In an emotional gathering that resonated with the spirit of boxing and celebrated the memory of an extraordinary man, Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, President of the World Boxing Association (WBA), traveled to Argentina to pay tribute to his father, the unforgettable Gilberto Mendoza. Held in Buenos Aires, the event marked the …

The President of the World Boxing Association (WBA), Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, met with the Secretary General and CEO of IBA, Chris Roberts, on Sunday during the boxing event that took place in Madrid, Spain, where Jennifer Miranda won the interim featherweight belt of the pioneer organization against Teresa Almengor.  Both …

The president of the World Boxing Association (WBA) met with Felipe Martinez, president of the Spanish Boxing Federation, on Wednesday, October 16, in the middle of his visit to this great country.  Mendoza, who returned from Riyadh this week, where he attended the bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, …

With the appointment of Moreno y Mendoza, a new institutional cycle begins for Fedelatin. Its first decision has been to appoint the Panamanian Aurelio Fiengo as President Emeritus, in recognition of his long career in favor of the regional organization of the WBA.  “I welcome this decision of Fedelatin to …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of former IBF President Robert Lee on Monday, March 25.  Mr. Lee had a long career in the sport in various positions both domestically and in international organizations.  He served for many years as Deputy Athletic Commissioner of New Jersey and is …

Mauricio Sulaiman caught up with the DAZN Boxing Show to discuss Amanda Serrano being forced to pull out of her homecoming fight and Francis Ngannou’s progress as a boxer as the former UFC superstar prepares to face Anthony Joshua. #JoshuaNgannou, live worldwide on DAZN on , March 8. Buy now at …

The World Boxing Association celebrates on March 30 the 80th anniversary of our president emeritus Gilberto Mendoza’s birthday. Mendoza, a central figure in the history of the WBA, left to posterity an unparalleled work at the head of the organization, to which he gave more than four decades of service …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) congratulates Felix Zabala on his appointment as vice president of All Star Boxing Inc. as announced by the company itself.  Zabala will work hand in hand with his father Felix “Tutico” Zabala, who is the president of the Miami-based promoter and has worked in boxing …

23-year-old Tommy Fury controversially entered the WBC rankings at cruiserweight, following his emphatic victory over Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia. With a rematch clause in place, could the two face off again in the future? Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTube Subscribe to the DAZN X Series YouTube channel …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight super champion was received by the president of his native Kyrgyzstan on Thursday in a ceremony to acknowledge his career and successes in the boxing world. Bivol, the 175-pound champion, has been working in Kyrgyzstan for his November fight against Mexico’s Gilberto Ramirez …

WBA President Gilberto Mendoza sits down with the DAZN Boxing Show to discuss Ryan Garcia, sanctioning fees and more. Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTube Download the DAZN app now 👉 http://bit.ly/DAZNYoutube Follow DAZN Boxing On Social Media 👇 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DAZNBoxing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DAZNBoxing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DAZN The DAZN Boxing Show …