Gilberto RamÃrez 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 of the title on the…
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 dramatic fashion, with just one…
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 USA super bantamweight title. The…
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, fond of nightlife, singing, dancing,…
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 mandatory defense on October 17,…
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, with Olympian Luke McCormack taking…
 Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena is set to be completely sold out on Saturday, February 21, when two former World Champions – and bitter enemies – Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington collide in an eagerly awaited rematch. And Super Bantamweight McCann, who last year switched to Boxing following an incredibly successful MMA career, wants to make…
Smalls (16-0 11 KOs) claimed the title in his last outing on home turf in Philadelphia, dropping Jose Roman Vazquez twice over ten rounds to pick up his first belt and biggest win to date. ‘Boots’ Ennis’ stablemate now steps up once again, and this time he’s entering the Lion’s Den to take on Phoenix’s…
Dennis Pelfrey will return to manage the Richmond Flying Squirrels for a fifth season in 2026, the team announced on Thursday, continuing the longest managerial tenure in franchise history. Other returning members of the Flying Squirrels coaching staff include pitching coach Paul Oseguera, fundamentals coach Lipso Nava, athletic trainer Tim Vigue and strength & conditioning coach Michelle Kuda. Tommy Everidge will join as hitting coach….
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 medal at the 2025 IBA…
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†FarÃas, with the WBA NABA super lightweight title looming in the background. Samuel Arnold III (14-0,…
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 is too often overlooked in…