Teofimo Lopez is getting ready to fight again on August 13. It will be the first fight since his defeat against George Kambosos in November last year and he intends to embark on a new stage of success. He will face Mexican Pedro Campa, in Las Vegas, with the novelty …
Read More »“Everyone asked me to participate in this fight” – World Boxing Association
World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Heavyweight Super Champion Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring next August 20 in Saudi Arabia to defend his belts against Anthony Joshua in a very particular fight for him. The Ukrainian received a permission from his country to be absent from the defense of …
Read More »Esparza Defends Against Guzman on August 6 – World Boxing Association
Marlen Esparza will step into the ring at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, to defend her World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight title against Eva Guzman on the undercard of an event that will feature Vergil Ortiz Jr. facing Michael McKinson in the main event. The Houston native of Mexican …
Read More »Gilberto Jesús Mendoza talked about boxing current affairs with Bernardo Pilatti – World Boxing Association
The president of the World Boxing Association (WBA) gave an interview to journalist Bernardo Pilatti in which he spoke extensively about the current affairs of the pioneer organization and the challenges of boxing today. In a detailed exchange, Pilatti touched on different topics of interest, among which he highlighted the …
Read More »Yuberjen Martinez debuts this Friday in professional boxing – World Boxing Association
Colombian Yuberjen Martinez will make his first professional fight this Friday at the Elias Chegwin Coliseum, in the city of Barranquilla, in Colombia, against Venezuelan Yeison Hernandez. The silver medalist of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will debut in professional boxing with high expectations due to the style he has …
Read More »Mamedov-Clavero for WBA-Continental belt in France – World Boxing Association
France’s Yurik Mamedov and Argentina’s Jose Javier Clavero will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental lightweight title on August 15 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. For Mamedov it will be a special occasion as it will be his first appearance in his native country. The …
Read More »Reyes-Jimenez in undefeated duel for the WBA-Fedecentro title – World Boxing Association
Undefeated Nicaraguan Santos Reyes and Bryan Jimenez will face each other next Saturday for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedecentro super lightweight title at the Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, in Managua, Nicaragua. It will be an important fight for both fighters, who are looking for international projection and know that a …
Read More »Gabriels returns to the ring on August 13 in Colombia – World Boxing Association
Hanna Gabriels will defend her World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight title on August 13 against Angie Paola Rocha, in Cali, Colombia. The Costa Rican champion will face the Colombian at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium, in what means her return to the ring and her first defense of the crown. …
Read More »Alejandra Ayala speaks for the first time after coming out of coma – World Boxing Association
Alejandra Ayala continues in her recovery after going through a dramatic episode following her fight in Scotland against Hannah Rankin last May 13, in which she lost by knockout in 10 rounds. The following days were of uncertainty, as she was in a coma and needed 10 days to wake …
Read More »Suarez defends his WBA Asia belt on August 7 at Metro Manila – World Boxing Association
Filipino Charly Suarez will return to the ring next August 7 to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asian belt against fellow Filipino Mark John Yap at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque City, Metro Manila. The continental champion will make the first defense of …
Read More »Ruiz and Ortiz met at press conference – World Boxing Association
One of the most interesting fights in September will be the clash between Andy Ruiz and Luis Ortiz, which will take place at the beginning of this month. Both heavyweights will step into the ring on September 4 in a fight that generates a lot of expectations and whose promotion …
Read More »Santa Cruz will fight Wood – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Featherweight Champion Leo Santa Cruz’s team informed the Championships Committee that he will make his mandatory bout with the champion of the category, Leigh Wood. The pioneer entity ordered the fight as part of the world title reduction plan and the winner will be …
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