This Saturday, October 18, the Wandsbeker Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany, will host a long-awaited world title unification bout in the women’s minimumweight division. Japan’s Yuko Kuroki, reigning WBA world champion, will square off against Germany’s Sarah “Babyface†Bormann, the WBO titleholder, in a 10-round contest promising skill, experience, and high-level action. Kuroki (25-8-2, 10 KOs),…
Olympic silver medalist Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) will be officially unveiled by Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn at a Press Conference in London this Friday, October 17, at Landing Forty Two (The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall St, London EC3V 4AB) – with media invited to attend from 1.30pm, before the press conference starts at 2.30pm. Click…
The pair were due to meet earlier this year and can now look forward to a pre-Christmas cracker in one of the world’s most premier destinations.Masoud last fought in November last year when he memorably won the IBO crown by defeating Liam Davies in a hard fought split decision win. And his collision course with…
Hamza Uddin had a night to remember last Saturday as he claimed the World Boxing Association (WBA) International Flyweight Championship with an impressive victory over Paul Roberts. The 22-year-old rising talent scored a fifth-round technical knockout, standing out as one of the evening’s brightest performers. Uddin attacked the body with precision and persistence, systematically breaking…
Undefeated prospect Tahmir Smalls passed a major test this weekend, earning a unanimous decision win over José Román Vázquez to capture the WBA Continental North America Welterweight Championship at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Smalls delivered a composed and effective performance, securing scores of 98-91, 96-93, and 95-94 against a seasoned opponent who…
The National Tour of the WBA Future of Panamanian Boxing made another successful stop this weekend, lighting up the city of Chitré. The gymnasium of Pope Francis High School hosted over 20 amateur bouts featuring young talents from various provinces across the country. Chitré marked the second stop of a tour that began in La…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has ordered the welterweight world title bout between champion Rolando Romero and mandatory challenger Shakhram Giyasov, as confirmed through an official communication sent to both parties on Monday, October 13. The Committee granted the standard 30-day negotiation period, starting October 13 and concluding on November 13. Romero, who…
On Monday, October 13, the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee officially ordered the mandatory featherweight bout between champion Nick Ball and his official challenger, Brandon Figueroa. The Committee issued the communication for the British champion to face Figueroa in the near future. As customary in mandatory bouts, a 30-day negotiation period has been granted,…
Saturday night delivered two new champions to the World Boxing Association (WBA) stage, as Arslanbek Makhmudov and Josh Padley claimed the WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight and WBA International Super Featherweight titles, respectively, in a night packed with action and contrasting styles—but with one shared outcome: total dominance and unanimous decisions. Russia’s Arslanbek “The Lion†Makhmudov (21-2,…
Jaron “Boots†Ennis left no room for doubt—or for the clock. In a thunderous performance, the American star stopped Brazil’s Uisma Lima by first-round technical knockout to capture the WBA Interim Super Welterweight title in front of his hometown fans in Philadelphia. From the opening bell, Ennis came out with intent, precision, and controlled aggression….
Oct 10, 2025 By PBC Editor WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian Fundora suffered a hand contusion in sparring and his title defense against former unified champion Keith Thurman, which was scheduled for October 25, has been postponed. Details on a new date for the bout will be forthcoming soon. Ticketholders for the event will…
The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host Squirrel-O-Ween, an annual Halloween celebration, at The Diamond on Thursday, Oct. 30. Squirrel-O-Ween 2025 presented by the Drug Enforcement Administration is a free event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Diamond. Squirrel-O-Ween provides a safe and funn environment for children to trick-or-treat for free through the stadium. Everyone is encouraged to come out dressed…