Tag Archives: World Boxing Association

Mauricio Lara has said on several occasions that boxing is not something he likes the most, but his “brave blood” is what keeps him in the ring and, besides, he fights for other motivations. This Saturday he is facing his opportunity for the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight world title …

One characteristic of champion Leigh Wood’s career is that he has been able to overcome trials despite many people having doubts. The World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion has worked very hard to get to the position he is in and wants to keep the belt against Mauricio Lara this …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has made many decisions, through its Championships Committee, aimed at advancing the World Title Reduction Plan introduced by President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza. In that sense, the Thai Thammanoon Niyomtrong and the Dominican Erick Rosa, will fight this March 1st in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. The mandatory …

The North American Boxing Association (NABA) super bantamweight champion, Ukrainian Oleh Dovhun will return to the ring on March 17 against Nicaraguan Juan Centeno at the Priory Grand Hall in Pittsburgh. The NABA champion will make his second defense of the crown he won on November 13, 2021 against Glenn …

After their face to face this Tuesday at the Nottingham Stadium, World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Leigh Wood and his challenger Mauricio Lara, met today, Wednesday, the Media Day organized by Matchroom Boxing. It is a promotional event in which they are interviewed by the press, participate in photo …

Since the World Boxing Association (WBA) president prioritized the World Title Reduction Plan, much progress has been made towards the goal of having only one champion per division. With different decisions and resolutions, significant progress has been made and 11 of the 17 divisions are now fully resolved, while the …

Irish Gary Cully will face Puerto Rican Wilfredo Flores for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Intercontinental lightweight title this Saturday at the Nottingham Arena. The bout will be part of the Matchroom event, which will feature Leigh Wood defending his world featherweight championship against Mauricio Lara in the main …

Mauricio “Bronco” Lara, challenger to the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight crown, has the support of all of Mexico for his fight this Saturday against Leigh Wood, current WBA 126 lbs. champion, but especially the Mexico City Police is backing him.  The “Bronco” has been training for two years in …

One of the best fights welterweight can give was confirmed on Monday. The World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion will face strong challenger Vergil Ortiz Jr. on April 29 at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.  Golden Boy made official the bout that was ordered by the WBA a …

At 41 years young, Venezuelan fighter Liborio Solis is preparing for another world title fight and he does it with the same commitment and optimism as always. The Maracay-born fighter will be facing Japan’s Takuma Inoue, 14 years younger, on April 18, in a fight that will have the vacant …

Londoner Zak Chelli became the new World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental super middleweight champion after his victory over American Anthony Sims Jr. on Saturday at Wembley Arena.  In an excellent setting for him and for his career, the local fighter dominated an experienced opponent like the American and won by …

Twenty-year-old prospect Adam Azim captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental super lightweight belt this weekend by defeating Nicaraguan Santos Reyes by a wide unanimous decision at Wembley Arena in London.  Azim was superior in the battle of two undefeated fighters and the 100-89 scorecards from the three ringside judges …