Ryan Garcia won the World Boxing Association (WBA) gold title after defeating Oscar Duarte by knockout in the eighth round this Saturday night at the Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. The American returned from his May loss to Gervonta Davis and had a good performance in which he was fast …
Read More »Rascon defeated Ellis and is new WBA Continental Americas champion – World Boxing Association
Angelica Rascon captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Americas featherweight female belt with a majority decision win over Mia Ellis on Friday at the Red Owl Boxing Arena in Houston, Texas. The scorecards were 78-76, 77-75 and 76-76 in a very close fight that lasted all eight rounds and …
Read More »Hernandez retained his WBA Gold belt against Rivera in Panama – World Boxing Association
Cuban Uwel Hernandez succesful defended his WBA Gold belt against Rivera in Panama with a TKO 9 to Colombian Alexi Rivera on Friday at the Coliseo de Combates Pandeportes, Panamá. Hernandez showed a great command of the ring and a great strength against a southpaw opponent with a lot of …
Read More »Taylor is the Fighter of the Month and Cruz won Honorable Mention – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) released its November female rankings with the awards for the eleventh month of the year, with Katie Taylor being the Boxer of the Month and Erika Cruz the Honorable Mention. Taylor stepped into the ring in Dublin, Ireland, for her rematch against Chantelle Cameron for …
Read More »Lamont Roach was the most outstanding fighter of November – World Boxing Association
American Lamont Roach was named Boxer of the Month by the World Boxing Association (WBA) after winning the super featherweight world championship last November 25 by defeating Hector Garcia by split decision. Roach, who was the mandatory challenger of the category, faced the then Dominican champion in a tough fight …
Read More »Klinsman Simao vs. Simon Gonzalez for the WBA Fedebol WBA belt – World Boxing Association
Next Saturday, December 16, undefeated Brazilian Klinsman Simao will face Venezuelan Simon Gonzalez for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedebol super welterweight belt. The 8 round bout will be the co-main event of the fight between Matheus Batista da Silva Dias and Pedro Guilherme Dos Santos for the Brazilian light …
Read More »WBA approved the creation of the super cruiserweight division – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Executive Committee approved the creation of the super cruiserweight division in a vote called by the president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza. This new division will be between 200 and 224 pounds, while it will be located between the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. The pioneer organization made …
Read More »Schofield-Lopez will have WBA Intercontinental belt on the line – World Boxing Association
Floyd Schofield and Ricardo Lopez will contest the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight intercontinental belt this Saturday night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The American 135-pound prospect will have another test against the Mexican in the event promoted by Golden Boy at the Houston Rockets home. Schofield, who …
Read More »Mosley Jr. faces Conley for WBA Continental Americas belt – World Boxing Association
Shane Mosley Jr. and Joshua Conley will square off this Saturday night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Americas middleweight title. Two experienced fighters will be in the ring in a very interesting fight in which both will have things on the …
Read More »Gonzalez won the WBA Continental North America belt at Plant City – World Boxing Association
Orlando Gonzalez won the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental North America belt by defeating Jorge Castaneda on Wednesday night by split decision at the Whitesands Events Center in Plant City, Florida. The judges’ scorecards were 97-92, 96-93 and 94-95, with which the Puerto Rican got a great victory that makes …
Read More »Fulghum will face Hill in a super middleweight bout – World Boxing Association
Undefeated Darius Fulghum will step into the ring at the Toyota Center in Houston to face Pachino Hill for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental USA super middleweight belt this Saturday night. The native of El Paso, Texas, turned pro in 2021 and has shown good punching power by knocking …
Read More »WBA honored Alfonso Zamora in Mexico – World Boxing Association
Boxing legend Alfonso Zamora received a tribute from the World Boxing Association (WBA) in an event held on Tuesday in his native country. With the presence of Saúl Saucedo, renowned doctor and member of the board of directors of the pioneer organization, a small ceremony was held in which Zamora …
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