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…
The city of Grozny, Russia, is gearing up for an action-packed night this Saturday, October 10, featuring three major bouts with World Boxing Association (WBA) titles on the line. The Coliseum Sport Hall will host the event, where the WBA Continental Heavyweight, WBA Continental Europe Super Middleweight, and WBA International Bridgerweight belts will be up…
Dave Allen is set to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Intercontinental Heavyweight title this Saturday against Arslanbek Makhmudov in the main event at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The bout pits two seasoned heavyweights against each other with a prestigious regional belt from boxing’s oldest sanctioning body on the line. Allen, 33,…
Matchroom’s weekly Flash Knockdown series has just dropped it’s sixth episode of the studio studio with arguably it’s most star studded line-up yet. The Podcast which lived as an audio only offering until earlier this Summer previews Dave Allen’s fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov and Jaron Ennis’ Super Welterweight debut in Philly in it’s latest offering….
 CarMax Park will feature a new full-service events company, 804Live, dedicated to making the venue a year-round destination for entertainment, culture and community gatherings. 804Live will facilitate events at CarMax Park, ranging from small gatherings to large experiences up to 14,000 people with numerous capabilities to make the venue a premier destination in Richmond. The company will…
Women’s boxing will take center stage this Thursday, October 9, when Canada’s Natasha “The Nightmare†Spence (9-8-2, 6 KOs) faces American veteran Mary “Merciless†McGee (28-4, 16 KOs) for the vacant WBA International Super Welterweight Title at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. At 40 years old, Spence comes in determined to keep her…
For Uisma Lima, Saturday night will mark the biggest moment of his boxing journey. The Angolan fighter, now based in Portugal, travels to Philadelphia to face local favorite Jaron Ennis for the WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title — the kind of opportunity that defines a career. At 32 years old, Lima has earned this chance…
This Saturday night marks a special moment in the career of Jaron “Boots†Ennis, as the undefeated American star steps up in weight to challenge for the WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title. The hometown hero will return to Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center, aiming to turn the arena into his personal celebration hall when he faces…