Takuma Inoue was named Fighter of the Month by the World Boxing Association (WBA) in its February rankings publication, which comes along with the month’s top honors and also awarded Julian Smith as Honorable Mention. Inoue defended his WBA bantamweight world belt against Jerwin Ancajas last February 24, in Tokyo, …
Read More »Tyson adorns WBA Africa event in Libya – World Boxing Association
Boxing was banned in Libya since 1979 until 2011. However, no professional event had been held in the country until March 1, 2024 when, thanks to the World Boxing Association (WBA), WBA Africa titles will be disputed with a guest of honor: Mike Tyson. Tyson arrived in the country on …
Read More »Madueño dethrones Pauldo in Plant City – World Boxing Association
Miguel Madueño took the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental North America lightweight belt from Justin Pauldo on Wednesday night with a split decision victory at the Whitesands Events Center in Plant City, Florida. The Mexican surprised with a close decision of 95-95, 97-93 and 94-95 to win the regional belt …
Read More »Baraou and Eggington made weight for their WBA eliminator bout – World Boxing Association
Germany’s Abass Baraou and Britain’s Sam Eggington met the weight for their World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight eliminator bout to be held on Friday at the Telford International Centre in Telford, England. Baraou weighed in at 153.1 pounds, while Eggington weighed in at 153.8, to a fight schedulled at …
Read More »Libya ready for the dispute of three WBA titles – World Boxing Association
The WBA will get to Libya with three regional titles to be disputed on Friday in the city of Benghazi. An event that aims to raise the sport in this great country and that will be attended by the legend Mike Tyson. The official weigh-in for the fights took place …
Read More »Serrano and Meinke held their press conference in a great atmosphere – World Boxing Association
Amanda Serrano and Nina Meinke were in the final face to face before their fight next Saturday. San Juan, Puerto Rico, has become a boxing city this week and will have the great fight in which the home fighter will defend her World Boxing Association (WBA) belt against the German …
Read More »KNOCKOUT CHAOS LOOMING
By Frank Warren WE ARE NOW fast closing in on some more razzmatazz in Riyadh with the fighters now in place and ready to put on a show on Friday March 8 at the Kingdom Arena. I will turn my attention to the big heavyweight attractions at the top of …
Read More »Matchroom photographer Mark Robinson nominated for Picture of the Year
Matchroom Boxing photographer Mark Robinson has been nominated for ‘Picture of the Year’ at the prestigious SJA British Sports Journalism Awards for his incredible image of Anthony Joshua. The ceremony takes place in London on March 25 and Matchroom man Robinson is among 10 leading snappers vying for the coveted …
Read More »Pitbull Cruz, Elijah Garcia and More
Our two guests break down their respective fights Saturday, March 30, and much more. Mexican boxing star Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and rising undefeated middleweight contender Elijah Garcia are this week’s guests on The PBC Podcast. Cruz addresses any and all commentary as he breaks down his world title bout versus WBA 140-pound World Champion …
Read More »Cudos vs Colmenarez for the WBA Fedelatin belt in Buenos Aires – World Boxing Association
Argentina’s Sol Cudos and Venezuela’s Roxana Colmenarez will contest the World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedelatin minimum weight belt this Saturday at the F.A.B. Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cudos will be at home and will face a fighter who comes with desire in a fight that looks pretty even if …
Read More »“Pitufo” Diaz to fight Scott for WBA regional belt – World Boxing Association
Christopher “Pitufo” Diaz will face Headley Scott this Saturday for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Latin America super lightweight title at the Coloseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Diaz will face the American at home during an evening that will feature Amanda Serrano defending her WBA …
Read More »Julian Smith opened 2024 with his first pro title – World Boxing Association
Julian Smith participated in one of the first World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight regional title fights of February. The American fighter knocked out Cuban Orestes Velazquez on February 2 to win the International belt of the pioneer organization. Smith dominated the fight from the very first round with an …
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