On Wednesday, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford held public workouts as part of the promotion for their July 29 fight in Las Vegas. Both men were in the ring with their crews in an event that was streamed online to thousands of fans and media around the world. Spence …
Read More »102nd WBA Convention in Orlando – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) will do a “Back to Back” in the so-called The City Beautiful. The pioneering body’s convention will return to Orlando, Florida, for its 102nd edition at the Caribe Royale Hotel from December 5 through December 9. After the resounding success of the 100th anniversary convention …
Read More »THE FIRST THREE-TIME CHAMPION – World Boxing Association
There is no special reason for this article, except to remember the name and memory of one of the 100 best boxers in history, the Englishman Bob Fitzsimmons, a very distinguished guest of the Hall of Immortals in Canastota, New York and the first in the boxing history to be …
Read More »Tellez-Gonzalez on Aug. 26 in Tacoma – World Boxing Association
Experienced Venezuelan Johan Gonzalez will be back in the ring to face undefeated Cuban Yoenis Tellez. The 10-round super welterweight bout will take place on August 26 at the Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, in Washington, United States. Gonzalez, a native of Carabobo, Venezuela, will face his second fight of this …
Read More »Joshua trusts in Derrick James’ work as a coach – World Boxing Association
Former world champion Anthony Joshua is in a new stage of his career and joined forces with renowned trainer Derrick James to continue improving and achieve his goal of getting back on top. After having been with different trainers in processes of ups and downs, the British fighter feels that …
Read More »WBA eliminator between Eranosyan and Gutierrez will be on August 9 in Plant City – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) super featherweight eliminator fight between Georgian Otar Eranosyan and Venezuelan Roger Gutierrez will take place on August 9 at the Whitesands Events Center in Plant City, Florida. The fight will be the highlight of the Pro Box Promotions and Undisputed Boxing Championship event and will …
Read More »Teraji returns to the ring in September against Budler – World Boxing Association
Japan’s Kenshiro Teraji will return to the ring on September 18 to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) junior flyweight championship and WBC belts against veteran Hekkie Budler at the Ariake Arena in Koto Ku, Japan. On Wednesday, the official press conference for the event was held, which will also …
Read More »Soledad Vargas and her fight against feminicide – World Boxing Association
Inclusion and the fight for fair causes has been linked to boxing since its beginnings. Causes adapted to each era, yet with the same mindset. This is the case of Soledad Vargas, a professional fighter who has taken up activism for women and against feminicide. It is common to see …
Read More »Jesus Escalera wins Fedebol title in Colombia – World Boxing Association
The experienced Puerto Rican boxer, Jesus ¨Tito¨ Escalera, won the World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedebol heavyweight title on Saturday, July 15, at the Centro Comercial, La Estación, in the city of Cali, Colombia. Escalera (15-0 / 15 KO) in the stellar fight of the event, defeated by knockout in the …
Read More »Martin passes a big test in Las Vegas – World Boxing Association
World Boxing Association (WBA) second-ranked lightweight Frank Martin scored another victory in his professional career by defeating Artem Harutyunyan last weekend at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old American scored a unanimous decision over the Armenian-born, German national to earn a major career victory. The judges’ scorecards were 115-112, …
Read More »Patrick Teixeira vs. Carlos Rivero for the Fedebol Title – World Boxing Association
Brazilian fighter Patrick Teixeira has been confirmed to face Venezuelan Carlos Rivero for the vacant Fedebol middleweight belt of the World Boxing Association (WBA). The fight is scheduled to take place on August 27, and will be the main event of the card to be held in the city of …
Read More »12 categories with a single champion – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association’s (WBA) World Title Reduction Plan has made significant progress toward having a single champion in 12 of the 17 available categories, while the others are moving forward to achieve the goal set by President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza and the Championships Committee. With 12 single champions and …
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