The visit of World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza to Argentina had a positive impact on the historic social program. The final ceremony of the program, this Friday night, was action-packed at the Casino de Buenos Aires. With 5 vibrant bouts of young talent, a week of interesting activities came to an end. From a…
Last night the first boxing date of the 38th edition of the World Boxing Association KO Drugs Festival took place. Four attractive bouts made up the event at the Casino de Buenos Aires. Hugs, smiles, chats of memories with music accompanying the arrivals. The atmosphere was built like a filmic picture of a massive reunion…
Tobias Reyes won the duel of undefeated fighters against Sebastian Castillo last night during the co-main event of the World Boxing Association (WBA) KO Drugs and became the new international super flyweight champion of the pioneer organization. The Santa Fe native defined quickly in the second round with a technical knockout and got an easy…
Heavyweight Jarrell Miller returned to the ring after four years of inactivity and won by unanimous decision over Ariel Bracamonte in the first day of the World Boxing Association (WBA) KO Drugs on Thursday night at the Casino de Buenos Aires, in Argentina. The American was given 97-92 by the three judges in a bout…
IN DECEMBER 2020, in the majestic surroundings yet eerie silence of Church House in Westminster, ex-amateur superstar Karol Itauma made his professional debut without the thunderous support of his army of followers from Kent. Echoes instead of cheers provided the backdrop for his introduction to the light heavyweight division as he turned in an impressive…
Argentine Mirco Cuello showed the reason why he is considered one of the top prospects of his country and demolished Venezuelan Leonardo Padilla in just two rounds to conquer the World Boxing Association (WBA) international featherweight title during the first day of the KO Drugs Festival on Thursday. A great atmosphere at the Casino de…
STOKE MIDDLEWEIGHT FAVOURITE Nathan Heaney probably beat himself up far more than his opponent Diego Ramirez managed to last time out in Telford. The IBO International champion was particularly down on himself after recording a points victory over the dangerous Argentinean, especially after being put to the canvas near the end of the first round….
With the World Boxing Association female super flyweight absolute title as the main attraction, the new round of weigh-ins was successfully held at the Casino of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The XXXVIII edition of the emblematic international and social event of KO Drugs, continues its development. The WBA champion Maribel Ramirez arrived from to Argentina and…
Andy Ruiz and Luis Ortiz will face each other on September 4 in a highly anticipated bout of two great heavyweights as the star of the evening to be held at Crypto.com, in Los Angeles, California. Ruiz and Ortiz are two experienced fighters who have faced some of the best heavyweights in recent years and…
It’s a stacked show this week as Thurman and Tszyu discusses potential opponents and when they might return to the ring. Former unified welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman and undefeated super welterweight contender Tim Tszyu are this week’s guests on The PBC Podcast. Thurman gives his take on the state of the 147-pound division,…
Erick Rosa is ready to return to the ring and defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) minimum weight crown against Carlos Ortega next July 15, in Santo Domingo. The young Dominican wants to remain as champion and will make his first defense against the experienced Panamanian in a good challenge that he intends to overcome. …
Buenos Aires has been filled with boxing this week with the staging of the World Boxing Association (WBA) 38 KO Drugs in the Argentine capital. The president of the pioneer organization and the WBA family has been received in the best way and has been doing several activities these days. Mendoza was at the Argentine…