The unbeaten Cuban heavyweight took a hard road to his showdown versus Viktor Faust Saturday night on PBC on SHOWTIME. There were no locks, no bars, and no chow lines, but Cuban heavyweight Lenier Pero called that two-year period in which he was banned from boxing a mental prison. Pero …
Read More »Boxing on the big screen – World Boxing Association
“After the discovery of photography, at the end of the 19th century, an exciting race is undertaken to obtain a device that captures and exhibits moving images. The first findings astonish the public and, very soon, the followers of the new invention show their preferences about the subjects to be …
Read More »O’Shaquie Foster, Jose Benavidez Sr.
Two guests facing the biggest tasks of their pro careers let it all hang out in this week’s episode. Top super featherweight contender O’Shaquie Foster and trainer Jose Benavidez Sr. are this week’s guests on The PBC Podcast. Foster reflects on how he’s gotten to this point, breaks down his …
Read More »WBA regrets the passing away Mrs. Blanca Rivero – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the death of Mrs. Blanca Lilia Rivero Uparela, mother of international judge and referee, Uriel Aguilera, last Tuesday. The entire WBA team, including judges and referees, doctors, directors and, of course, President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, received the news with sadness. The pioneer body sends …
Read More »GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ AND GABRIEL “KING” ROSADO TO FACE EACH OTHER IN MEXICO VS. PUERTO RICO CROSSROADS MAIN EVENT FIGHT SATURDAY, MARCH 18
GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ AND GABRIEL “KING” ROSADO TO FACE EACH OTHER IN MEXICO VS. PUERTO RICO CROSSROADS MAIN EVENT FIGHT SATURDAY, MARCH 18 – LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE ON DAZN LOS ANGELES, CA (February 7, 2023): In a high-stakes crossroads fight, former world champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez (44-1, 30 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico and …
Read More »Price tests himself against Masson for WBA-Continental belt – World Boxing Association
British youngster Hopey Price will have a new opportunity to show his ability and capacity inside the ring when he faces experienced Frenchman Thomas Masson on January 18 at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle. Price and Masson will contest the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) continental super bantamweight title. The …
Read More »Scrappy Ramirez to Headline 2023’s First Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN
JOHN “SCRAPPY” RAMIREZ TO HEADLINE THE FIRST GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN SHOW OF THE YEAR ON FEBRUARY 23 AGAINST GUADALAJARA’S LUIS PADILLA GOLDEN BOY RETURNS TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINOTICKETS ON SALE TODAY! INDIO, CA (January 27, 2023) – One of boxing’s most energetic and fan-friendly fighters, NABA Super Flyweight …
Read More »Pattison-Jenkins for the WBA-International welterweight belt on March 18th – World Boxing Association
Undefeated Cyrus Pattinson will face veteran Chris Jenkins on March 18 for the World Boxing Association (WBA) international welterweight title at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England. Matchroom confirmed the event that will held a WBA vacant regional title. The event will take place next month and will have a …
Read More »Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in London on April 1 – World Boxing Association
Former World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring on April 1 against American Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London. Joshua is coming off two consecutive losses to champion Oleksandr Usyk and wants to get back on the road to …
Read More »CHAMBERLAIN EYES UP BRITISH TITLE
UNBEATEN LIGHTWEIGHT BANGER Mark Chamberlain hopes that a shot at the British title could be on the cards by the end of the year. The 11-0 man from Waterlooville won the IBF European title last time out with a resounding points success over Marc Vidal at Wembley Arena last July …
Read More »GET SET FOR A COPPER BOX CRACKER
By Frank Warren I WAS DELIGHTED last week to be able to officially signpost a proper banger of a heavyweight fight for April 15 when Big Joe Joyce goes up against Big Bang Zhang, otherwise known as Zhilei Zhang. I’ve got a good feeling about this one and I think …
Read More »Montaño dominated Nasiyiwula and is new WBA Asia champion – World Boxing Association
Filipino Joepher Montaño won the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asian welterweight crown over China’s Baishanbo Nasiyiwula this weekend at the FCC Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A big arena witnessed the continental title fight of the pioneer organization, which went to the hands of the Filipino with a majority …
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