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The stage is set. On March 13, 2025, the legendary Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo will host a showdown that could redefine the flyweight division. Japan’s Kenshiro Teraji, the WBC champion and a master of precision, will put his legacy and honor on the line against the explosive power of …

This past weekend, WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza kicked off his tour of South America, making his first stop in Uruguay, where he attended an exciting fight night at the Radisson Victoria Plaza in Montevideo. Mendoza was on hand to support Vicky Da Silva, a standout talent who first made …

Last Tuesday, March 11, marked nine years since Francisco Gilberto Mendoza took his final earthly bow. For over three decades, he firmly steered the ship of the world’s pioneering boxing sanctioning body, the World Boxing Association (WBA). Today, his son and successor, Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, continues to lead the organization …

This Tuesday, March 11, the boxing world will unite to honor the memory of Gilberto Mendoza, the President Emeritus of the World Boxing Association (WBA), on the ninth anniversary of his passing. With a series of sporting and religious events across multiple countries, athletes, legends, officials, and key figures in …

Albert Batyrgaziev proved once again why he’s one of the most formidable forces in the super featherweight division, successfully defending his WBA Interim World Title with a commanding unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Argentine prospect Neri Cruz Romero. From the opening bell, the Russian southpaw—an Olympic gold medalist from …

Daniel Dubois was named ‘Boxer of the Year’ at the British Boxing Board of Control awards luncheon on Sunday. The 27-year-old heavyweight was recognised for his achievements across 2024, a year in which he became IBF Interim world champion for overcoming the previously unbeaten Filip Hrgovic in Riyadh as part …

Costa Rican David “Medallita” Jiménez was a prophet in his own land, successfully defending his WBA Interim Super Flyweight Title in front of his home crowd. With the passionate support of his fellow countrymen, he secured a unanimous decision victory over a tough opponent, Nicaraguan Keyvin Lara, at the Polideportivo …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially ordered a final middleweight title eliminator between Cuban standout Yoenli Hernández and American contender Ian Green. An official notice was sent to both parties on Wednesday, March 5, signaling the start of a 30-day negotiation period, which will run until April …

On July 11, 2025, the bright lights of Madison Square Garden will once again shine down on two of the most electrifying fighters in women’s boxing: Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. This will be the third chapter in a rivalry that has captivated fans worldwide—a fight that promises nothing less …

It was the first of three legendary wars that defined an era, staged inside a 20-foot ring, raised just four feet above the canvas. But this was more than just a fight—it was a seismic clash of ideologies, personalities, and raw physical will. On March 8, 1971, the eyes of …

Lauren Price delivered a masterclass performance, outclassing Natasha Jonas to become the unified welterweight champion, adding the IBF and WBC titles to her WBA crown. The Welsh sensation controlled the fight from start to finish, securing a unanimous decision victory (98-93, 100-90, 98-92) in a bout that highlighted her elite …

The boxing world is set for an electrifying night on May 3, as Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez steps into the ring against undefeated Cuban challenger William Scull at the ANB Arena. On the line: the WBA Super Championship and the WBC, WBO, and IBF titles. But this fight is about more …