José Carfunjol left no doubt about his dominance on Saturday night in Madrid, delivering one of the most impressive performances of his young career. The unbeaten WBA Youth lightweight champion successfully defended his title with a devastating first-round knockout of dangerous challenger Cristian Ponce, sending the crowd into celebration. From the opening bell, Ponce attempted…
In a thrilling all-Japanese showdown that kept the crowd on the edge of its seats for all 12 rounds at Tokyo’s Kokugikan Arena, Riku Masuda captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight world championship with a hard-fought split decision victory over former world champion Daigo Higa. It was a high-level battle where speed, timing, and…
The historic Frontón Beti Alai in Ordizia, Spain, will provide the stage on Friday, July 17, as unbeaten hometown prospect Erlantz Tejada squares off against dangerous Venezuelan puncher Rodrigo Caraballo for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Ibero-American Welterweight Championship. Erlantz Tejada (7-0, 3 KOs) steps into the biggest test of his young professional career. Named…
The Mad Fight Stadium in Madrid will host an all-Venezuelan showdown on Saturday, July 18, as unbeaten World Boxing Association (WBA) Youth Lightweight Champion José Carfunjol puts his crown on the line against hard-charging challenger Cristian Ponce in a matchup expected to deliver nonstop action from the opening bell. Carfunjol enters the ring as one…
Tokyo will play host to an all-Japanese blockbuster on Monday, July 20, as rising knockout artist Riku Masuda and former world champion Daigo Higa collide for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Bantamweight World Championship in a high-stakes clash that promises fireworks. Riku Masuda (10-1, 9 KOs) enters the biggest fight of his career riding a…
Murat Gassiev once again proved why he remains one of boxing’s most feared punchers in the heavyweight division. Fighting before a packed crowd in Moscow, Russia, the devastating knockout artist from Vladikavkaz successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title with a sixth-round technical knockout victory over towering German challenger Peter Kadiru. From the…
Women’s boxing witnessed a changing of the guard at 140 pounds as Mexico’s rising star Litzy Vazquez Ochoa claimed the interim World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight championship with a hard-fought majority decision victory over seasoned Argentine veteran Edith Soledad Matthysse in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tactical battle remained razor-close throughout all ten rounds,…
France’s Estelle Mossely claimed the World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim Lightweight Championship after edging Argentina’s Karen Elizabeth Carbajal by a razor-thin split decision in a thrilling battle at the Palais des Sports Robert Oubron in France. The back-and-forth nature of the contest was reflected on the judges’ scorecards. Two officials favored Mossely by scores of…
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee, in conjunction with the Rankings Committee, conducted an extensive review and officially approved this Saturday’s WBA Heavyweight World Championship bout between champion Murat Gassiev and Germany’s Peter Kadiru in Russia. Gassiev had originally been scheduled to defend his title against Tony Yoka, but the French contender was forced…
This Saturday, July 11, Moscow, Russia, will host a high-stakes heavyweight showdown as reigning WBA Heavyweight World Champion Murat Gassiev puts his black-and-gold belt on the line against towering German challenger Peter Kadiru. Gassiev enters the ring determined to reinforce his position at the top of boxing’s glamour division in front of his hometown fans….
Argentina’s Edith Soledad Matthysse will put her World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim Super Lightweight Championship on the line at the Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan, Puerto Rico, when she faces rising Mexican challenger Litzy Vázquez Ochoa in a compelling clash of generations. Matthysse enters the ring at 45 years old, while the hungry challenger…