Jamaican boxer Nicholas Walters defeated Joseph Adorno on a split decision in Plant City Wednesday night to be crowned World Boxing Association Continental Americas lightweight champion. At 38 years of age and with only two fights made during 2023 after a 7-year absence from the ring, the Panama-based Jamaican, Walters, …
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Today marks four years since the sad departure of José Emilio Graglia, one of the most important figures in Latin American boxing and a member of the World Boxing Association (WBA) family. José Emilio Graglia was a great sports leader who worked for boxing for more than 50 years, …
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With the participation of boxers from Apure, Miranda and Aragua, the eighth edition of the Gilberto Mendoza Boxing Festival will be held this Saturday at the facilities of the Centro Recreacional Yesterday in Maracay. The event celebrates the legacy of the World Boxing Association (WBA) President Emeritus, on the 81st …
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By the end of April, more precisely on April 20, the World Boxing Association interim welterweight world title will be disputed in the city of Zagreb, Croatia, between Ivana Habazin and Kinga Magyar. The local boxer, Ivana Habazin, No.1, is the official challenger. While Hungary’s representative, Magyar, is ranked 4th …
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Erislandy Lara will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight belt against Michael Zerafa this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be part of the PBC event and will mark the return of the Cuban veteran to fulfill the mandatory fight against the Australian …
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The 115-pound champion of the World Boxing Association will have another international presentation. On April 24 she will seek a new defense against Australian Linn Sandstrom in Sydney, Australia. Lescurat is coming off her third successful defense on February 24 against Mexican Regina Chavez in what was a challenging fight …
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Rolando Romero and Isaac Cruz will fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight belt this Saturday night. “Rolly” will defend his 140-pound championship against “Pitbull” in an interesting fight that promises to be action-packed and an entertaining clash of styles. …
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Arsen Goulamirian will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) cruiserweight belt against Gilberto Ramírez this Saturday at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The Frenchman of Armenian origin will make his debut on American soil after a long process and is ready to show what he is capable of in …
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On April 27th, Hyunmi Choi from South Korea will face Jessica Camara from Canada at the Ajou University in Suwon, South Korea, for the World Boxing Association Lightweight Gold belt. Choi was world super featherweight champion for 10 years, then was declared on medical leave at the beginning of 2023, …
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Michell Banquez retained his World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedelatin bantamweight crown after defeating Kevin Muñoz by unanimous decision this weekend in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Venezuelan made the first defense of his belt with scores of 96-94 by the three judges in a very close and entertaining fight held in …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) Women’s Championships Committee promoted Franchon Crews Dezurn to super middleweight champion. Until the end of February 2024, the WBA rankings showed Savanah Marshall as the 168-pound champion. Marshall won the title on July 1, 2023, when she defeated Dezurn by majority decision in the United …
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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 …
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