On Friday, July 25, the Mario de León Coliseum in Cereté, Córdoba, came alive with the electrifying return of professional boxing, hosting the WBA Future of Colombian Boxing—an event that not only brought big-time fights back to this historic boxing town, but also shone a spotlight on the sport’s rising stars. Organized by the World…
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has signed a long-term multi-fight promotional extension with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. The Philadelphia star first penned a deal with Hearn in April 2024, and returned home for the first time in almost six years three months later, defending his IBF Welterweight title for the first time at the Wells Fargo…
The Mexico-based broker becomes Queensberry’s Official Trading Partner. In a multi event partnership, Global Next Trade will use Queensberry’s global reach and exposure to build the brand in multiple international markets. Eduardo Berumen, Partner at GNT Capital said “Global Next Trade is proud to stand in the corner of Queensberry Promotions. We partner with those…
It is back to being by the seaside on Saturday when Queensberry once again land on the South Coast at the Bournemouth International Centre to see if Ryan ‘The Piranha’ Garner can hunt down a further two title belts to add his collection. The 27-year-old Southampton favourite, who won the European title last time out…
 On August 8, the city of Benghazi will host a landmark edition of “KO Drugs,†the international boxing initiative spearheaded by the World Boxing Association (WBA). The card, set to feature three title fights, marks a major step in the development of professional boxing in North Africa. The event will take place at the Martyrs…
This Saturday, July 26, the Little Caesars Arena will host one of the most anticipated women’s fights of the year. Undefeated American standout Samantha “The Heat†Worthington (11-0, 7 KOs) will square off against France’s Victoire Piteau (14-2, 2 KOs) for the WBA interim super lightweight world title (140 lbs). The bout is part of…
“This is a monumental occasion — the first ever all-Irish World Title fight,†said Crocker’s manager Jamie Conlan. “The controversy surrounding the first bout, combined with the fact that it’s taking place at Windsor Park, takes an already massive fight and makes it truly historic. “Lewis Crocker lives just a stone’s throw from Windsor and…
Costa Rica’s David “Medallita†Jiménez (18-1, 12 KOs) took a major step forward in his career by scoring an 11th-round knockout over Mexico’s Kenbun Torres (15-6, 10 KOs) in a bout for the WBA interim super flyweight title, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The 12-round contest was controlled by the Costa Rican from the opening bell….
A few days ago, idle at home and turning things over in my head in search of a story that might be interesting for this very page, the name Archibald Lee Wright suddenly sprang to mind. He struck us as a fine character for readers to spend some time with—learning a bit about his journey…
The inaugural WBA Europe Convention wrapped up on Wednesday, July 17, with a dynamic night of both amateur and professional boxing at Teatro Las Vegas in Madrid—bringing together rising prospects and established names under one roof. Part of the World Boxing Association’s growing regional push, the event featured eleven bouts and was hailed as a…
The first-ever WBA Europe Convention, held from July 15 to 18 at the Only YOU Hotel Atocha in Madrid, concluded on a high note—cementing the Spanish capital’s status as a rising hub for European boxing. With delegates from more than 20 countries, including promoters, referees, trainers, and fighters, the event delivered both structure and vision…
Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) added another golden chapter to his storied career on Saturday, July 19, stopping Britain’s Daniel Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium to remain the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Scheduled for twelve rounds, the fight started with Dubois pushing the pace, trying to impose…