Mexican Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela became the new World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight inter-continental champion after defeating Australian Steve Spark by split decision this weekend at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico. The home fighter had a tough fight but in the end was the winner by a close split …
Read More »“There’s Canelo for a while”
Saturday night was a party for Saul Alvarez. The Mexican returned home to fight in front of his people at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, and there was a full house during his unanimous decision victory over British John Ryder. “Canelo” defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight Super …
Read More »Canelo received the WBA Centennial Belt from Gilberto Jesus Mendoza – World Boxing Association
On Sunday, World Boxing Association (WBA) President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza presented Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez with the WBA Centennial Belt at a ceremony held in Guadalajara, Mexico. A day after his victory over John Ryder, with which he remained the undisputed super middleweight champion, the Mexican was at an event …
Read More »WBA honors its legendary champions with Centennial Belt – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) unveiled this Sunday its Centennial Belt, a unique work of art that evokes our past and honors the memory of great champions such as Jack Dempsey, Pinky Silverberg, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano and so many other men who made pugilism history. This unique work, titled …
Read More »Serrano to defend against Hardy on Aug. 5 – World Boxing Association
Amanda Serrano will defend her undisputed featherweight championship in a rematch against Heather Hardy on August 5 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The home of the Mavericks will have a very media event in which Jake Paul will return to the ring to face Nate Diaz and …
Read More »WBA’s KO to Drugs will be broadcasted by TyC – World Boxing Association
The upcoming edition of the World Boxing Association’s KO Drugs, to be held this June 9 and 10 in Buenos Aires, will be broadcasted by the Argentinean television network TyC, through its channels TyC Sports and TyC Sports Play, in its “Boxeo de Primera” series. This KO Drugs will have …
Read More »“Canelo” and his brothers were awarded with a Guinness Record – World Boxing Association
This Wednesday, the Alvarez brothers received recognition for the Guinness World Record achieved on June 8, 2008, when the seven fought on the same bill in Zapopan, Jalisco. During yesterday’s press conference, the recognition was given to the seven fighters, led by Saul Alvarez, who was the star of the …
Read More »Alvarez and Ryder face to face in Guadalajara – World Boxing Association
Saul Alvarez and John Ryder were face to face in Guadalajara for the final press conference before their bout this Saturday for the World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight championship and the IBF, WBC and WBO belts. The conference had an impressive turnout in a demonstration of the expectations for …
Read More »the fight of his life – World Boxing Association
Perhaps some casual boxing audiences don’t know who John Ryder is. The Brit will be Saul Alvarez’s opponent this Saturday night after several years of looking to face the Mexican and he wants to surprise. Having been announced as the challenger to the undisputed super middleweight championship, everyone already knows …
Read More »The prodigal son returns home – World Boxing Association
Saul Alvarez is going through a very important as well as confusing moment for his career. The Mexican, who is one of the best fighters in the world, is still recovering from his loss last year against Dmitry Bivol and, also, from a hand injury that forced him to undergo …
Read More »WBA grants special permit for Lara-Garcia fight – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA), through its Championships Committee, granted special permit to middleweight champion Erislandy Lara to fight Danny Garcia on August 5. The company TGB Promotions sent the request to the entity, which was studied in depth to determine the most appropriate decision. Team Zerafa was consulted and …
Read More »“Bronco” Lara accelerates in his preparation – World Boxing Association
Mauricio Lara is preparing in Mexico City for his first defense, which will be a rematch against Leigh Wood next May 27 at the Manchester Arena. The Mexican comes from knocking out the Briton in spectacular fashion last February 18 to capture the belt and now he knows that the …
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