Naoya Inoue is one of the best fighters in the world and on Tuesday he proved it once again by scoring a second round technical knockout in his bout with Filipino legend Nonito Donaire. The Saitama Arena did not experience the drama that was expected as the Japanese fighter finished the fight early and retained…
The president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), Gilberto Jesus Mendoza met with the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, on Monday in Caracas. Mendoza and Maduro addressed various issues related to Venezuelan and world boxing, in addition to furthering the plan that has been initiated in this country for the organization…
David Morrell retained his World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight belt with a fourth round technical knockout over Kalvin Henderson on Saturday night in Minnesota. The Cuban took another big step in his career by putting on a blistering performance and forcing referee Luis Pabon to stop the action after punishing his opponent for virtually…
Everything is set for one of the most anticipated fights in recent years. The second confrontation between Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire will take place on Tuesday at the Saitama Super Arena where the World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight championship and the WBC and IBF belts at stake. This Monday both marked the regulation…
After his victory last Saturday against George Kambosos Jr. the American Devin Haney became the undisputed lightweight champion and, of course, the man to beat in a division full of talent. The new World Boxing Association (WBA) 135-pound super champion also captured the IBF and WBO belts, while already holding the WBC one. Haney did…
With four days to go until the second fight between Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire, the atmosphere in Saitama is taking shape and this Friday they had their pre-fight press conference. Inoue, World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight champion and IBF, will face Donaire, WBC champion, in a duel awaited by all after their big…
George Kambosos and Devin Haney were face to face at a press conference in Melbourne ahead of their bout this Saturday for the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight super championship and the IBF, WBC and WBO belts. The motivation of both fighters has been evident and in their face-to-face meetings, the competitiveness that surrounds this…
Many boxing specialists have underestimated the quality of George Kambosos Jr. who is the undisputed lightweight champion. The Australian has done only one thing in his career and that is winning, which has taken him to the top in a quiet way. The Greek-born fighter has always been there, overcoming tests and making it clear…
It’s rare to see an American world champion travel overseas to get what he wants. Devin Haney will have to get the glory in Melbourne, Australia, against a solid champion like George Kambosos this Saturday in a huge challenge for his career. The 23-year-old fighter will have to do it on the road and has…
Jermell Charlo received the Honorable Mention as Outstanding Fighter of the Month from the World Boxing Association (WBA) after becoming the undisputed super welterweight champion with his spectacular knockout against Brian Castaño last May 14. The American stepped in the ring for his second fight against the Argentinean in Carson California. After having drawn in…
The undefeated Australian George Kambosos Jr., World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Champion and International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO), also recognized as franchise champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), will risk the official belts this Saturday against his challenger, the also undefeated American Devin Haney in a fight that looks balanced…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) women’s rankings were released Wednesday with all the appropriate changes and Britain’s Hannah Rankin was named fighter of the month for May. Rankin defended her WBA super welterweight title for the first time last May 13 and knocked out Alejandra Ayala to retain her crown. Ranking continues to position herself…