Jerry “Slugger†Forrest, of Newport News, VA, scored an emphatic second-round knockout against the crafty Junior Wright on Saturday night at the Main Street Event Center in Richmond, VA. His record improved to 29-6-2 (21 KOs). Wright, who was coming off of a victory against Cassius Chaney in March, tried to take the fight inside…
Venezuelan welterweight Leonardo “Hollywood†Sánchez is set to take another step forward in his professional career this Thursday, when he squares off against Mexico’s Eduardo “Titi†Rangel at the Luis Navarro Indoor Gym in Los Teques. The bout will be for the WBA Fedebol welterweight title and will headline the tenth edition of the World…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is mourning the loss of one of Latin America’s most iconic fighters. Alejandra “La Locomotora†Oliveras, a former world champion and a trailblazer in women’s boxing, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Santa Fe, Argentina, at the age of 47. She had been in a coma for two weeks…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is deeply saddened by the passing of former world champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi, who died this past Friday at the age of 72. The news was confirmed by his sister in an interview with BoxingScene, revealing that Qawi passed away after a five-year battle with dementia. Born in Baltimore and…
American superstar Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) once again cemented her status as the queen of women’s boxing with a commanding unanimous decision victory over New Zealand’s Lani Daniels (11-3-2, 1 KO) on Saturday, July 26, at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. Fighting in front of more than 15,000 fans, Shields retained her WBA world heavyweight…
The WBC Super Welterweight World Champion overcomes a brave Tszyu in their rematch to win in emphatic fashion. July 19, 2025, saw a rematch of 2024’s bloodiest fight as Fundora (23-1-1, 15 KOs) retained his WBC Super Welterweight World Championship by defeating former champion Tim Tszyu (25-3, 18 KOs) via TKO after round seven. Following an…
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…