The Dominican Alberto Puello, first ranked super lightweight, and the Ukrainian of Uzbek origin and second ranked in the division, Botirzhon Akhmedov, will fight for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) world title this Saturday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Hollywood, Florida. Puello and Akhmedov were …
Read More »OCT 1ST ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 43 CARD ANNOUNCED
Long Island, NY (August 15, 2022)– Tickets have already begun to fly for the eagerly anticipated “Rockin’ Fights” 43 as the October 1st Paramount date is officially on the books. Star Boxing is now pleased to announce the full fight card. 10-rounds of cruiserweight action separates Ukrainian born, Pittsburgh residing, LYUBOMYR “DEMOLITION MAN” PINCHUK (Pittsburgh, …
Read More »Adrien Broner: The Greatest Hits
Some of the finest moments in the career of the four-division champ ahead of his showdown against Omar Figueroa Saturday night on SHOWTIME. Adrien “The Problem” Broner possesses a resume full of accomplishments. Broner won his first world title when he was 23 years old, and by 26 had joined …
Read More »Usyk-Joshua rematch awaited by the world – World Boxing Association
Boxing has been waiting for the rematch between Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk and Britain’s Anthony Joshua, who will return to the ring this Saturday with the WBA Super Heavyweight Championship, WBO belt and IBF belt on the line. The Jeddah Superdome, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will be the venue that will …
Read More »WBA Centennial Convention will be December 11-14 in Orlando, Florida – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) will hold its Centennial Convention from December 11 through 14 at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The event, which will mark the celebration of 100 years of existence of boxing’s pioneer organization, will take place in the city located in the central region …
Read More »DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS WORLD RATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CARLOS GONGORA – DiBella Entertainment
WATCH GONGORA’S RING RETURN THIS SATURDAY ON COMBATSPORTSNOW.COMAT 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT DiBella Entertainment has signed Ecuadorian super middleweight contender Carlos “Carlito’s Way” Gongora (20-1, 15 KOs). He returns to the ring this Saturday facing Oscar Riojas, at Memorial Hall, in Melrose, MA. The event, titled “Parade of Champions” presented by Boston …
Read More »Jessica Nery Plata received her WBA belt – World Boxing Association
World Boxing Association (WBA) Light flyweight world champion, Mexican Yesica Nery Plata, received her championship belt in a ceremony held in Mexico City on Wednesday. Nery Plata thanked the pioneer organization and its president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza for the opportunity to have fought for the world title and, of course, …
Read More »MYKQUAN WILLIAMS, CARLOS GONGORA AND JUAN CARLOS CARRILLO WEIGH IN FOR TOMORROW’S “PARADE OF CHAMPIONS” EVENT IN MELROSE, MA
WATCH THE LIVE STREAM PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT AT COMBATSPORTSNOW.COM, 6:00PM ET / 3:00 PM PT A trio of DiBella Entertainment fighters will compete tomorrow night at Memorial Hall, in Melrose, MA, as part of Boston Boxing Promotions’ “Parade of Champions” event. The card will stream live as a pay-per-view viacombatsportsnow.com, starting at 6:00pm …
Read More »Acosta knocked out Mina in Mar del Plata – World Boxing Association
Pablo Ezequiel Acosta conquered the World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedelatin cruiserweight title with a third round knockout over Jean Carlos Mina at the Polideportivo Islas Malvinas, in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The local fighter looked superior and with a hook to the liver knocked down the Ecuadorian who had no …
Read More »10 years after Olympic gold medal and Katie Taylor says she’s at her peak – World Boxing Association
From a very young age she dreamed of being at the pinnacle of professional sports. She achieved it with soccer, representing the colors of her native Ireland. Then, she flew the flag in some elite amateur world championships and as soon as the green light was there, she managed to …
Read More »Tension in the first face to face between Eubank Jr. and Benn – World Boxing Association
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn participated in the press conference to present their fight on October 8, in London, England. The showdown has a lot of sentimental value due to the fact that it embodies the great rivalry their fathers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn had decades ago, which …
Read More »Davies-Martin Purse Bid cancelled – World Boxing Association
The bidding for the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight eliminator fight between British Ohara Davies and Spanish Sandor Martin, scheduled for this Friday, was cancelled after Martin announced that he would not participate. The Iberian stressed that he does not intend to take the bout as he currently has …
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