â–º Subscribe to Sky Sports Boxing: http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub â–º Watch Sky Sports: https://bit.ly/BuySkySports In the latest episode of Keeping Up With The Professionals, three-weight world champion Terri Harper puts Josh Hayward through his paces. Can he last one minute in the ring with her? #boxing #skysportsboxing â–º Boxing full fights & highlights: https://bit.ly/SkyBoxingHighlights â–º The Gloves…
“Farewell to Nino Benvenuti, an extraordinary champion and a symbol of a proud, courageous Italy that knows how to rise again. My heartfelt thoughts go out to his family and to all who loved him. Thank you, Nino, for your battles in the ring and for standing up for what’s right. Italy will never forget…
On May 24, the SSE Hydro in Glasgow will play host to a high-stakes night of WBA action, headlined by a pivotal heavyweight clash between rising British phenom Moses Itauma and seasoned American contender Mike Balogun. The two will square off in a 10-round showdown with the WBA International title on the line. At just…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is set to make history in Latin American boxing with the inaugural Fedelatin Convention, taking place in Buenos Aires from June 12 to 15. As part of the festivities, the WBA’s famed “KO to Drugs†Festival will feature two action-packed fight nights on June 13 and 14 at Casino Buenos…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) deeply mourns the passing of Georgia O’Connor, a gifted British boxer whose dedication and fighting spirit left an indelible mark on the sport. O’Connor, who rose to prominence with a standout performance at the Commonwealth Youth Games, showcased extraordinary talent every time she stepped between the ropes. She passed away…
This Friday, May 23rd, the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, UK, will play host to a pivotal clash in the lightweight division. It’s a classic all-British showdown as veteran Maxi Hughes takes on the slick Archie Sharp in a 10-round battle with the WBA Continental title on the line. Hughes, 35, enters the ring with a…
Argentina is set to make history as Buenos Aires hosts the first-ever Fedelatin Convention from June 12 to 15—a milestone event for the Latin American branch of the World Boxing Association (WBA). The gathering will feature a packed agenda of seminars, discussions, and fight nights, all aimed at strengthening the sport throughout the region. This…
Gilberto “Zurdo†RamÃrez isn’t just ready for his next title defense — he’s already visualizing the outcome. The reigning WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion will put his titles on the line against hard-hitting Cuban veteran Yuniel Dorticos on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, in a bout sanctioned by the World Boxing Association….
In a 10-round war that lived up to the billing, Germany’s Ilyas Can Kali and Argentina’s Eduardo Leonel RodrÃguez fought to a majority draw in their showdown for the vacant WBA Continental Europe welterweight title, leaving the belt unclaimed and the future uncertain. The bout, held at Stadthalle in Bielefeld, Germany, was a true clash…
Argentinian rising star Alfredo “Coki†Soto made a thunderous statement in Panama, scoring a second-round TKO over hometown favorite José Núñez to claim the WBA Fedelatin lightweight championship and end Núñez’s undefeated streak. From the opening bell, it was clear both fighters came to make a statement. Núñez, who had yet to taste defeat, tried…
Today, in our ongoing effort to revive the legacy of boxing’s early giants for veteran fans and introduce new generations to the sport’s legendary figures, we spotlight Bob Fitzsimmons — the first man in boxing history to capture world titles in three separate weight divisions. While multi-division champions are commonplace today, back in the late…
David “The White Rhino†Allen made sure the judges had nothing to say this time. Five months after a controversial split decision loss, Allen came back with a vengeance, knocking out previously unbeaten Johnny Fisher in the fifth round at London’s Copper Box Arena to capture the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title—his first pro belt. From…