Zaragoza’s own Ezequiel Gurría etched his name into the boxing history books with a statement win over Mexico’s Jesús Piña Nájera, stopping him via technical knockout in the eighth round to capture the WBA Ibero-American middleweight title. Gurría, now 20-4 with 5 knockouts, showcased his firepower in the later rounds, …
Read More »Gilberto Jesús Mendoza Applauds the Return of Pro Boxing to Cuba – World Boxing Association
After 64 long years, professional boxing has made its long-awaited return to Cuban soil—and the significance of this moment isn’t lost on the global fight community. Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, President of the World Boxing Association (WBA), has praised the historic event and expressed his deep excitement and support in a …
Read More »Tim Tszyu Steamrolls Joey Spencer, Eyes Superfight
The Australian superstar dominates in his return home, stopping Spencer in the fourth round of a PBC Championship Boxing headliner on Prime Video. Australian superstar and former world champion Tim Tszyu returned to the ring in style with a fourth-round TKO over Joey Spencer Saturday night in the main event …
Read More »The WBA and Fedebop Met to Advance Boxing in Panama – World Boxing Association
In a bold move aimed at revitalizing Panamanian boxing from the grassroots up, the World Boxing Association (WBA) and the Federación de Boxeo de Panamá (Fedebop) have joined forces to pave the way for a new era of talent development in the country. Alfredo Mendoza, Vice Chairman of WBA’s regional …
Read More »A Historic Night in Varadero – World Boxing Association
After more than six decades in the shadows, professional boxing is set to make its long-awaited return to Cuba—and it’s doing so in grand fashion. On Friday, April 11, the iconic Meliá Internacional Hotel in Varadero will host a momentous event destined to reshape the island’s sporting landscape. For the …
Read More »Bouvier Outpoints Sánchez to Claim WBA Gold Bantamweight Title – World Boxing Association
In front of a lively hometown crowd at the Frontón of the Municipal Campus in Maldonado, Uruguay, Gabriela Bouvier etched her name into the history books on Sunday night, capturing the WBA Gold bantamweight title with a hard-fought decision win over Venezuela’s Bestalia Sánchez. The bout was a ten-round battle …
Read More »Resounding Success for the Baby Bull Future Champions in Houston – World Boxing Association
This past weekend, the city of Houston played host to a truly standout event in the world of boxing—the third edition of the Baby Bull Future Champions. Spearheaded by former world champion Juan “Baby Bull” Díaz, the event brought together dozens of young prospects, all eager to showcase their skills …
Read More »A Welterweight Firefight in the Making – World Boxing Association
This coming Saturday, April 12th, Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk Hall will play host to what could very well be one of the most electrifying showdowns of the year: Jaron “Boots” Ennis takes on Eimantas Stanionis in a high-stakes welterweight clash with the WBA title on the line. Jaron Ennis enters …
Read More »Zaurbek and Jukembayev Dominate, Claim WBA Continental Crowns in Kazakhstan – World Boxing Association
Kazakhstan had plenty to cheer about on Saturday night as two of its brightest stars, Sultan Zaurbek and Batyrzhan Jukembayev, put on masterclass performances at the Barys Arena in Astana, each walking away with WBA Continental titles in their respective divisions. In the main attraction, Sultan Zaurbek (20-0, 14 KOs) …
Read More »Christina Rupprecht Defends WBA Title, Unifies Belts in Gritty Showdown – World Boxing Association
Christina “Tiny Tina” Rupprecht delivered a gutsy performance Saturday night at the MBS Arena in Potsdam, Germany, earning a majority decision victory (99-91, 96-95, 95-95) over Japan’s previously undefeated Sumire Yamanaka. With this win, Rupprecht not only defended her WBA world title but unified the Light Minimumweight division, adding the …
Read More »Heavyweight Division – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee shook up the heavyweight division on Friday with an official resolution that sets the stage for high-stakes matchups at the top of the ladder. Veteran contender Kubrat Pulev will defend his WBA heavyweight title against Michael Hunter, while rising British star Fabio Wardley …
Read More »Fabio Wardley vs Jarrell Miller
His display against Dubois earned him a Riyadh Season recall for the Los Angeles edition where he went up against former unified world champion Andy Ruiz at the BMO Stadium in August. Despite dominating the fight in the eyes of most observers. Miller was forced to accept a majority draw …
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