Valladolid’s own Isabel Rivero (12-3-1, 1 KO) carved her name into the history books on November 21 in Valladolid, Spain, scoring a hard-fought majority decision (97–93, 96–94, 95–95) over Mexico’s Silvia “La Guerrerita” Torres (22-5-3, 7 KO) to capture the WBA Light Minimumweight World Title (102 lbs). The bout, staged …
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On November 21, Spain’s own Isabel Rivero (11-3-1, 1 KO) will square off against Mexico’s Silvia “La Guerrerita” Torres (22-4-3, 7 KOs) for the WBA Interim Light Minimumweight World Title (102 lbs) in Valladolid, Spain. The bout carries historic weight, marking the first time a women’s world championship at this …
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Spain’s Isabel Rivero wrote a page in the pioneer organization history books when she became the first Ibero-American champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA) by defeating Erika Bolivar this Sunday at the Millennium Dome, in Valladolid, Spain. The minimum lightweight veteran took advantage of the great opportunity she had …
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Isa Rivero and Erika Bolivar will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Ibero-American minimum lightweight belt this coming Sunday at the Cúpula del Milenio in Valladolid, Spain. Rivero is Spanish and will be at home for such an important fight that will give her the opportunity to be crowned …
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The Argentinean champion Pablo “Pac-man” Corzo, has been confirmed to return to the ring to defend his Fedelatin title for the sixth time, this time against the Venezuelan Carlos Rivero, next Saturday, November 11. The 10-round super middleweight bout will be the co-main event of the evening between Anahi Sanchez …
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Brazilian fighter Patrick Teixeira has been confirmed to face Venezuelan Carlos Rivero for the vacant Fedebol middleweight belt of the World Boxing Association (WBA). The fight is scheduled to take place on August 27, and will be the main event of the card to be held in the city of …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the death of Mrs. Blanca Lilia Rivero Uparela, mother of international judge and referee, Uriel Aguilera, last Tuesday. The entire WBA team, including judges and referees, doctors, directors and, of course, President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, received the news with sadness. The pioneer body sends …
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