William Zepeda will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental America Lightweight belt on September 16 against veteran Mercito Gesta in the main event of the fight to be held at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California. The Mexican is number 2 in the 135 lbs. division and now he will be defending his…
When we speak about Panamanians in boxing, we think not only of the great number of talented fighters, 30 of whom have become world champions. The contribution of the Panamanian isthmus to this sporting discipline also includes outstanding leaders, such as Dr. ElÃas Córdova, the first non-American president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), the…
As the star of the evening, the American William Foster III overcame with elegance and skill the Mexican Misael Lopez to win the World Boxing Association Fedecentro super featherweight title on Wednesday night under the lights of the Whitesands Center Events in Plant City, United States. The boxer from Connecticut, Foster, showed a complete set…
Victor Morales Jr. will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Intercontinental featherweight belt against Edwin Palomares on September 16 at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California. It will be the first defense of the belt for the Washington native, who has become one of the young fighters with the best projection in the 126-pound…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the death of the renowned American trainer Mike Stafford on September 6, information confirmed by his relatives through social networks. Stafford, who was 67 years old, was a great worker dedicated to boxing, who was the guide of great fighters, among them Adrien Broner, Rau’shee Warren, Jamell Herring or…
Radivoje Kalajd, born in the former Yugoslavia, defeated Mickey Ellison in the eighth round to win the World Boxing Association (WBA) North American Continental title on Wednesday night. The Serbian proved he is still among the light heavyweight elite in the main bout of the event held at the Whitesands Events Center in Plant City,…
Punches in the Piazza, an amateur boxing showcase to honor the legacy of National Hall of Fame promoter and famed Filippi’s Pizza Grotto restauranteur, Bobby DePhilippis, is set to take place this Friday night, Sept. 8, within the Piazza della Famiglia in San Diego’s Little Italy. Sanctioned by USA Boxing and presented by Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, Punches…
One of the greatest trainers to emerge from the boxing-rich state of Ohio passed away on September 6 at age 67. Mike Stafford (1956-2023) Mike Stafford, one of the finest trainers to emerge from Cincinnati, Ohio, died on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67. Over the course of his storied career, Stafford trained a…
Sep 07, 2023 By PBC Editor The former welterweight world champion is rejuvenated as he prepares to face Mario Barrios Saturday, September 30 in Las Vegas on the Canelo-Charlo PPV card. Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo: Undisputed Kings Collide September 30 on SHOWTIME PPV Former WBA welterweight world champion Yordenis Ugas joins The PBC Podcast…
In continuity with ONLY ONE BOXING, the World Boxing Association has established contact with a Venezuelan amateur boxing figure, who beyond statistics, has managed to reach the hearts of many people in the world with his actions and words. “Before to my participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the WBA contacted me to give…
Chris Eubank Jr.’s victory over Liam Smith last Saturday in Manchester was resounding and showed his best features in this bout. The Brit has worked hard to return to the elite with a personal motivation that has brought him to this point. Like any public figure, he has been singled out by comments from the…
The smaller divisions have always been sparsely populated with figures, but there is one that has never had an Argentine champion, and that is the 102 pounds, the atom weight. However, today there is a young woman ready to add a new page in the book of Argentine women’s boxing. In the search for information…