Tensions were running high as a fired up Josh Kelly warned Bakhram Murtazaliev that his days as champion are numbered following a heated, final stare down at today’s Press Conference. In what is the first World Title fight in a decade here in the North East of England, taking place …
Read More »‘THE RING 6’ TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS
NEW YORK, NY, January 29, 2026 – While the temperatures continue to drop in Manhattan, the heat was certainly felt inside Madison Square Garden during ‘The Ring 6’ final press conference ahead of a marquee main event that will see Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) defend his Ring Magazine and …
Read More »Queensberry Promotions Acquires Stake in Braincup Media
Braincup Media today announces that Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions has acquired a strategic stake in the company, forming a long-term joint venture focused on growth and production excellence. Founded by Jake Meskell and Iain Chambers during the pandemic, Braincup is a video production and live streaming company operating across sport …
Read More »Narváez Puts on a Clinic at the FAB to Capture WBA Fedelatin Title – World Boxing Association
The storied venue of the Argentine Boxing Federation (FAB) in Buenos Aires served as the stage for the coronation of Junior Andrés Narváez, who on Saturday night captured the WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title. The unbeaten prospect from Chubut delivered a composed and authoritative performance against Dominican challenger Yeury “El Domi” …
Read More »WBA and FEDEBOP Announce Double International Boxing Showcase – World Boxing Association
Olympic and professional boxing in Central America received a significant boost following a successful working meeting between Alfredo Mendoza, Deputy Director of WBA Fedelatin, and officials from the Panamanian Boxing Federation (FEDEBOP). The primary objective of the meeting was to coordinate the logistics for two major international events scheduled for …
Read More »Xander Zayas Unified Titles in a War Against Abass Baraou – World Boxing Association
In a night thick with tension that kept the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on edge, hometown star Xander Zayas fulfilled the dream of an entire nation by capturing the WBA super welterweight world title. Glory, however, came at a steep price. Zayas was pushed to …
Read More »Ali No. 1 for AI – World Boxing Association
Artificial Intelligence, the cutting-edge tool that allows machines (computers) to replicate human functions across multiple fields of knowledge, was used a few months ago for a study within the world of boxing. Its ultimate goal was to produce a ranking that would bring together the 10 most prominent stars—the so-called …
Read More »Lightweight Fighters to Watch in 2026 – World Boxing Association
Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield The undefeated 23-year-old American has firmly established himself as the WBA’s No. 1 contender following a breakout 2025 campaign. Sporting a record of 19-0 with 13 knockouts, Schofield is coming off the most significant victory of his career—a first-round knockout of former world champion Tevin Farmer …
Read More »Baraou and Zayas Shine at Public Workout – World Boxing Association
Abass Baraou and Xander Zayas took part in the official public workout ahead of their clash this Saturday for the WBA super welterweight world title. The electric atmosphere that filled San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday offered a clear preview of what is expected to unfold on fight night, when …
Read More »TEOFIMO LOPEZ AND SHAKUR STEVENSON FACE-OFF AT KNICKS GAME AS COUNTDOWN TO ‘THE RING 6’ ON SATURDAY BEGINS
With temperatures plummeting below zero in the Big Apple this week, Brooklyn’s Lopez and Newark’s Stevenson get set to headline at Madison Square Garden with the WBO and The Ring Junior Welterweight Titles on the line. And as the countdown to this weekend’s eagerly awaited main event continues, the bitter …
Read More »“Cocolo” Takes His Leave—Without Asking His Friends for Permission – World Boxing Association
There are pieces of news that hurt. That tear at the soul. They rip away a fragment of your personal history and return memories you thought were long asleep. In boxing terms, they are knockout blows—the kind we never want to hear, never want to happen, and therefore never want …
Read More »The Four Strategic Keys to the Abass Baraou–Xander Zayas Showdown – World Boxing Association
The 154-pound division is on the verge of a classic clash of styles. On one side stands Germany’s Abass Baraou, a master of volume punching and European technical discipline. On the other, Puerto Rico’s rising jewel, Xander Zayas, whose speed and precision have made him one of boxing’s most compelling …
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