Cuban rising star Yoenis Tellez delivered a commanding performance at the Barclays Center, securing a unanimous decision victory over Julian Williams to capture the WBA interim super welterweight world title. Tellez set the tone early, showcasing his sharp accuracy and precision. In the third round, he opened a deep cut over Williams’ eyebrow, applying even more pressure on the American …
Read More »Gary A. Russell Dethrones Valenzuela, Claims WBA Super Lightweight Title – World Boxing Association
Gary Antuanne Russell put on a masterclass performance, dominating José Valenzuela from start to finish to claim the WBA super lightweight world title via unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 120-108) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The bout served as the co-main event of the highly anticipated Davis vs. Roach card. From the opening bell, Russell made his intentions clear. With …
Read More »Davis Retains WBA Crown with a Draw, and a Rematch Looms – World Boxing Association
In a heated battle that ended in a draw, undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis managed to hold onto his title by the slimmest of margins against fellow American Lamont Roach this past Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where over 19,000 fight fans packed the arena. The …
Read More »Natasha Jonas talks childhood, early football career and becoming world champion | OFF LIMITS
► Subscribe to Sky Sports Boxing: http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub Ahead of her world title unification clash against Lauren Price, “Miss GB” Natasha Jonas sits down with Anna Woolhouse to discuss her boxing career and life outside the ring. ► Watch Sky Sports: https://bit.ly/BuySkySports ► Boxing full fights & highlights: https://bit.ly/SkyBoxingHighlights ► The …
Read More »WBA Asia East Super Featherweight Title on the Line – World Boxing Association
This Saturday, March 1, boxing fans in Bangkok, Thailand will witness an electrifying showdown as ShaoKang Huang and Pangpanya Chomart battle for the vacant WBA East Asia Super Featherweight title at the iconic Rajadamnern Stadium. Huang (7-3-0, 5 KOs), the skilled Chinese contender, comes into this fight riding the momentum …
Read More »A Battle of WBA Champions – World Boxing Association
The stage is set. Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. are ready to go to war this Saturday night at Barclays Center in New York, with Davis putting his WBA lightweight world title on the line in a high-stakes clash between two reigning champions of boxing’s oldest sanctioning body. …
Read More »Professional Boxing Returns to Cuba After 64 Years – World Boxing Association
After more than six decades, professional boxing is making a long-awaited return to Cuba. On April 11, the island will once again host a pro fight card, marking a historic comeback sanctioned by the World Boxing Association (WBA), with championship titles on the line. The event will take place at …
Read More »Paulina Ángel and Paola González Set for Battle in Montería – World Boxing Association
The Miguel Happy Lora Coliseum in Montería, Colombia, will be the battleground this Friday, February 28, as Paulina Ángel and Paola González go to war for the WBA Fedelatin Super Featherweight Title in a high-stakes regional showdown. Ángel: Defending Her Crown and Building Momentum Paulina Ángel (6-1-2, 3 KOs) steps …
Read More »“Rocky” Hernández and “El Bravo” Téllez Set for War in Quebec – World Boxing Association
This Friday night, the Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, will play host to an explosive showdown as Eduardo “Rocky” Hernández and René “El Bravo” Téllez Girón battle for the WBA Continental Americas Super Featherweight Title. Hernández: A Knockout Artist on a Mission Eduardo “Rocky” Hernández (36-2-0, 32 KOs) …
Read More »Tellez and Williams Clash for the WBA Interim Title – World Boxing Association
The boxing world is gearing up for an electrifying showdown as Yoenis Tellez and Julian Williams square off for the WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This high-stakes clash will be featured on the undercard of the …
Read More »Layos Honors WBA Ibero American & Mediterranean for Contributions to Boxing – World Boxing Association
This past Sunday, the municipality of Layos, located in Toledo, Spain, honored WBA Iberoamérica & Mediterráneo with a Sports Merit Award, recognizing the organization’s efforts in fostering the systematic development of boxing in the region. The award was presented by Gonzalo García González, the Mayor of Layos, and received by …
Read More »Zogaj Claims WBA Continental Europe Light Heavyweight Title with Dominant Victory – World Boxing Association
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Scharrena in Stuttgart, Germany, Kosovo’s Altin Zogaj put on a masterclass performance to defeat Alexander Rigas by unanimous decision (96-94, 96-94, 97-93), capturing the WBA Continental Europe light heavyweight title. From the opening bell, Zogaj established control, using his reach and pinpoint accuracy …
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