Canadian Kareem Hackett, won the WBA Intercontinental light heavyweight belt, after unanimously defeating Clay Waterman with ease and power, in Plant, Florida, United States. An underdog from the moments leading up to the fight, Hackett put to work the enormous experience gathered after camps with middleweight greats like Peter Quillin, …
Read More »Batyrzhan Jukembayev won the North American intercontinental super lightweight belt – World Boxing Association
Kazakhstan boxer Batyrzhan Jukembayev defeated Argentina’s Hugo Roldan on Wednesday night in Plant, Florida, United States, and won the WBA 140 lbs. intercontinental belt. The judges’ decision was split with cards: 92-97/96-93/95-94. Jukembayev had difficulties to unleash his body-to-body and power boxing, but in the whole fight the firmness of …
Read More »IBA announces Mandela Cup in South Africa – World Boxing Association
The International Boxing Association (IBA) announced that it will hold an International Cup in honor of Nelson Mandela, called the Mandela Cup, from October 9 to 14 in Durban, South Africa. The event will have the participation of 13 categories in the men’s division and 12 in the women’s division, …
Read More »Josber Perez is the new Venezuelan national champion – World Boxing Association
An event of more than eight professional bouts marked the return of boxing to Caracas with Josber Perez as the protagonist on Saturday night. The native of Ocumare del Tuy won the super flyweight national belt (vacant), after defeating José Farfán by knockout in the fourth round. The event was …
Read More »Williams- Rolls this Saturday for the WBA International belt – World Boxing Association
Austin Williams, the World Boxing Association (WBA) International middleweight champion will put his belt on the line against Canadian Steve Rolls next Saturday at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The bout will be a new test for Williams, a 27-year-old undefeated regional champion who seeks to face the …
Read More »Eddy Gazo, second Nicaraguan world champion dies – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of former Nicaraguan world champion Eddy Gazo on Tuesday, September 19 at the age of 73. Gazo was one of the greatest glories of Nicaragua, a very important country for boxing, and was only the second native to become a world champion …
Read More »IBA Night of Champions will be a historic event – World Boxing Association
The International Boxing Association (IBA) Night of Champions, an event that will be held in conjunction with the World Boxing Association (WBA) this Saturday in Monaco, will be a historic evening that will feature great talent in the ring. The event will feature both amateur and professional boxing, something that …
Read More »Padilla will be back to face Meza in Florida – World Boxing Association
The tough Venezuelan Leonardo Padilla will face his second fight in the United States, next Friday, September 29, where he will be facing the Mexican José Antonio Meza. The 8 round featherweight bout is part of the preliminary card of the fight between Winston Guerrero and Charlie Clemente-Andino at Miccosukee …
Read More »WBA Future of Colombian Boxing prepares final details for Saturday – World Boxing Association
With the inclusion of the Venezuelan, Javier Tineo, facing Alan Anaya, the boxing card is ready to be held this Saturday 23rd at 2:00 pm (local time) at the auditorium of the Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, in Barranquilla, Colombia, where the highlights will be in action, Jhan Carlos Ubarnes of …
Read More »Two WBA regional titles in Plant City – World Boxing Association
Two WBA regional titles will take place at Whitesands Arena, de Plant City, Florida on Wednesday held by the Probox. The first bout will be the between Batyrzhan Jukembayev and Hugo Roldan for the WBA Continental North America super lightweight belt and Clay Waterman and Kareem Hackett will also fight …
Read More »McCaskill and Ryan to unify in Orlando this Saturday – World Boxing Association
Jessica McCaskill and Sandy Ryan will step into the ring at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, to fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight belt this Saturday night. The U.S. champion will defend her belt against the Brit and also her WBC belt, while Ryan will put …
Read More »MEDIA WORKOUT FOR CURIEL VS. PENNINGTON AND ZEPEDA VS. GESTA
QUOTES AND PHOTOS MEDIA WORKOUT FOR CURIEL VS. PENNINGTON AND ZEPEDA VS. GESTA QUOTES AND PHOTOS MEDIA WORKOUT FOR CURIEL VS. PENNINGTON AND ZEPEDA VS. GESTA Click HERE for Photos Click HERE to Rewatch the Livestream Mandatory Credit: Cris Esqueda / Golden Boy LOS ANGELES, CA (August 29, 2023): Fighters from …
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