The matchup between Abass Baraou and Xander Zayas is beginning to heat up with just 10 days remaining before fight night. On January 31, both fighters will step into the ring at the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to unify the WBA and WBO titles. Germany’s …
Read More »Ramírez vs. Benavidez set for May 2 in Las Vegas – World Boxing Association
Gilberto Ramírez will defend his WBA cruiserweight world title against David Benavidez on May 2 in Las Vegas, Golden Boy Promotions and both camps confirmed over the weekend. The Mexican champion will face the American of Mexican descent in a highly anticipated clash that will also have the WBO version …
Read More »Ruslan Abdullaev lays down the law in Palm Springs – World Boxing Association
Undefeated Uzbek prospect Ruslan Abdullaev once again showed why he is regarded as one of boxing’s brightest young talents. In a display of power and precision, Abdullaev captured the WBA Continental Gold junior welterweight title, stopping seasoned Uruguayan Eduardo “El Verdugo” Abreu via fifth-round technical knockout. The fight ended in …
Read More »Jorge Chávez clears all doubts, defeats Manuel Flores – World Boxing Association
On a night where precision trumped raw power, Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chávez delivered one of the biggest wins of his career, earning a unanimous decision (96–94, 97–93, 98–92) over Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores. With the victory, Chávez not only preserved his unbeaten record but also captured the WBA Continental …
Read More »MUHAMMAD ALI – World Boxing Association
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, it marked 84 years since the birth in Louisville, Kentucky—the most populous city in the state—of the man baptized as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., the firstborn son of Odessa Grady Clay and Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr., a sign painter by trade, a womanizer by nature, …
Read More »WBA Orders Gadzhimagomedov–La Cruz – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has ordered a mandatory bout between bridgerweight champion Muslim Gadzhimagomedov and interim titleholder Julio César La Cruz. The negotiation period officially began on January 16, when formal notice was sent to both camps, and will run through February 15. Gadzhimagomedov last fulfilled a …
Read More »‘UNDER THE LIGHTS’ – COOPER VS URSU BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH TITLE SHOWD
THE VACANT BRITISH welterweight championship will be on the line alongside the Commonwealth strap when Owen Cooper goes up against Constantin Ursu in ‘Under the Lights’ at Valliant Live, Derby on Saturday February 28, live on DAZN. The ‘Under the Lights’ card will also feature 10-round action at super lightweight, …
Read More »Khudoyan vs. Quirante for the WBA Asia Minimumweight Title – World Boxing Association
On January 30 in Moscow, Russia, Edmond Khudoyan will make his long-awaited professional debut against Filipino contender Jeplex Quirante, with the WBA Asia minimumweight title on the line. At 29 years old, Khudoyan has firmly established himself as one of the world’s elite amateur minimumweights. His résumé includes a silver …
Read More »Arnold III Puts His Unbeaten Record on the Line Against “Manzana” Farías – World Boxing Association
This Friday, January 30, Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, will host a pivotal matchup with international implications for two fighters traveling parallel paths. U.S. unbeaten prospect Samuel Arnold III will square off against seasoned Argentine Fernando Ezequiel “Manzana” Farías, with the WBA NABA super lightweight title looming in the …
Read More »The Elephant in the Room – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is proud to spotlight Dr. Abraham Daniel, a valued member of the WBA Medical Committee and a distinguished delegate and guest speaker at our 104th Annual Convention, last month in Orlando, Florida. Invited by the WBA President Gilberto Mendoza, Dr. Daniel addressed a topic that …
Read More »Crawford vs. “Canelo” — The Shock of 2025 – World Boxing Association
Unexpected outcomes in the ring are part of the game—just as they are across virtually every competitive sport. We revisit that familiar theme after coming across a few recent pieces from the world of boxing, our professional home for more years than we care to count. (A necessary aside: we …
Read More »Power Clash in Bangkok for the WBA Asia Gold – World Boxing Association
On January 31, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand, will become the epicenter of Asian boxing when Britain’s Prince Patel takes on Tanzanian knockout artist Yahaya Mussa for the vacant WBA Asia Gold super lightweight title. Patel (33-1-2, 28 KOs) enters off a quiet 2025, having fought just once—and ended it by knockout. …
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