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The WBA Future of Panamanian Boxing returns this Saturday, September 27, at the Justino Salinas Stadium in La Chorrera, Panama. Once again, the nation’s best amateur talent will take the spotlight with a full slate of action across multiple divisions, all as part of the WBA’s fast-growing development project. The …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the loss of Cecilio “Uco” Lastra, an icon of Spanish boxing and the second fighter from his country to capture a world title under the WBA banner. Lastra reached the pinnacle of the sport on September 23, 1977, in his hometown of Santander, when …

Eddie Hearn has laid down a life changing gauntlet to Dave Allen with a potential fight against Deontay Wilder in the offing if he conquers Arslanbek Makhumdov on October 11. The huge Heavyweight clash – broadcast live worldwide on DAZN – is heading for a sell-out at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena. …

Evelin “La Princesita” Bermúdez (22-1-1, 8 KOs) proved why she’s at the very top of women’s boxing, seizing the WBA World Light Flyweight Championship (108 lbs) with a stunning first-round TKO over American contender Sara Bailey (6-1, 0 KOs) on September 20 at the Hard Rock Casino in Ottawa, Canada. …

Undisputed women’s flyweight champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (17-0, 9 KOs) delivered another dominant performance on September 20 at the Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio, California, stopping Poland’s Alexas Kubicki (13-2, 2 KOs) in the seventh round. It was the first official defense of her WBA crown along …

Alycia Baumgardner is set to return to the ring on November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, where she’ll defend her WBA Super Featherweight World Championship against Canada’s Leila Beaudoin in a high-stakes clash that will stream live on Netflix. The bout will take place at the home of …

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Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn OBE and legendary, former professional boxerMichael Watson MBE have received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today, in recognition of their respective outstanding achievements in UK sport and their incredible charitable work. Joined by family members, friends, and colleagues, the pair attended a …

This Saturday, September 27, Mexican women’s boxing will take center stage in a high-voltage showdown as Jacqueline “Jaky” Calvo Ramírez (24-9-2, 4 KOs) squares off against Alma “La Leona” Meraz Rodríguez (10-4-1, 2 KOs) for the vacant WBA Interim World Light Flyweight Championship (108 lbs). The bout headlines the card …

Matchroom Boxing has today announced a new strategic consulting partnership with renowned agency Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI). This collaboration will focus on expanding Matchroom Boxing’s global reach, unlocking new opportunities across sports and culture, with a key focus on its operations in the United States. RNSI will serve as …

Saturday September 27 – Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis public work out – 1pm event start, 1.45pm fighters begin working out – Ralph Brooks Park, 1606 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Matchroom Boxing invite all media to attend a public work out at Ralph Brooks Park in South Philadelphia with undefeated former World Welterweight ruler Jaron ‘Boots’ …

Italy’s Gianluca Picardi (13-3, 3 KOs) took a decisive step forward in his continental campaign, claiming the WBA Mediterranean super lightweight title (140 lbs) with a dominant unanimous decision win over fellow countryman Christian Malvitano (15-7-1, 4 KOs) on September 19 in Casoria, Italy. The judges’ scorecards told the story …