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 …
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In a grueling, tactical clash that may go down as one of the finest bouts of the year, Olivia Curry (7-2-2) and Australia’s Kaye Scott (4-1-1) fought to a majority draw in their showdown for the vacant WBA women’s middleweight world championship on September 19 at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre. …
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Puerto Rican world champion Óscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (13-0, 10 KOs) reaffirmed his dominance at 105 pounds, scoring a seventh-round technical knockout over the Philippines’ Jayson “Striker” Vayson (14-2-1, 8 KOs) in the main event on September 20 at the Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio, California. With the …
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Terence Crawford will remain the WBA Super Champion at 168 pounds following his recent victory over Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, while Germany’s Abass Baraou now stands as the lone titleholder at super welterweight, according to the sanctioning body’s championship committee. The Omaha native first claimed the WBA 154-pound strap in August …
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Five championship bouts, each with a Fedebol belt at stake — the regional arm of the World Boxing Association — headline tonight’s action at the “Luis Navarro” Gym in Los Teques, capital of Miranda state, Venezuela. The card, part of the WBA Future Venezuela Festival, kicks off at 3:00 p.m. …
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A fast-brewing domestic rivalry will be settled at The o2 on Saturday October 25 when light heavyweight pair Lewis Edmondson and Ezra Taylor go into the battle for the British and Commonwealth titles. This showdown is part of the action in support of the huge heavyweight headline attraction, where Interim …
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Uisma Lima has warned Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis that his first fight at Super-Welterweight will end in defeat, as the pair clash in a final eliminator for the WBA World title on Saturday October 11 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, live worldwide on DAZN. Lima (14-1 10 KOs) visited the …
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The Richmond Flying Squirrels are hosting the fourth annual “Dinner on the Infield” presented by West Broad Honda at The Diamond on Friday, October 3rd with proceeds benefiting Flying Squirrels Charities. The Oktoberfest-themed dinner will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the stadium’s infield and will feature Bavarian cuisine, live music, seasonal beers, games …
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) will stage its 104th annual convention at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, from December 12 to 16. Orlando has become a true home for the WBA, and after three straight years, the city will once again host the event for a fourth consecutive …
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On September 19, the historic Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, will host a pivotal night for women’s boxing as American contender Olivia Curry (7-2-1, 2 KOs) squares off against Australia’s Kaye Scott (4-1) for the WBA middleweight world championship. Curry, 35, comes in hungry for glory after carving out a …
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On Saturday, September 20, the Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio, California, becomes the stage for a high-stakes showdown at 105 pounds, as Puerto Rican champion Óscar Collazo (12-0, 9 KOs) defends his WBA Super minimumweight title against the dangerous Filipino challenger Jayson “Striker” Vayson (14-1-1, 8 KOs). Collazo, …
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The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced the recipients of their 2025 team awards in a pregame ceremony on Sunday afternoon before the final game at The Diamond. Victor Bericoto was named Player of the Year and John Michael Bertrand won his second consecutive Pitcher of the Year award. Additionally, Diego Velasquez was named the Puritan Cleaners “Dirty Squirrel” of …
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