The promotional tour for the long-awaited showdown between Saúl “Canelo†Ãlvarez and Terence Crawford hit a boiling point Sunday in New York City, where the two champions nearly came to blows during a fiery face-off. Tensions flared early during the press conference, sparked by a sharp exchange of words. Canelo, with a smirk, suggested using…
Get ready for fireworks in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, as Mexico’s own Joana “Medusa†ChavarrÃa and Julissa Alejandra Guzmán go head-to-head for the WBA featherweight world championship on June 27. ChavarrÃa (7-5-1, 2 KOs), from Tecámac in the State of Mexico, enters the bout riding a wave of momentum. Last September, she shocked the boxing world…
This Saturday, June 28, the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, will host a battle that could reshape the cruiserweight landscape. Mexico’s Gilberto “Zurdo†RamÃrez (47-1, 30 KOs), the reigning WBA Super World Champion at 200 pounds, puts his crown on the line against Cuban knockout artist Yuniel “Dr. KO†Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs). For the…
It was a tense night at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, as British southpaw Peter McGrail edged out Romania’s Ionut Baluta via majority decision to capture the WBA International super bantamweight title. McGrail (12-1, 6 KOs) had to dig deep against an awkward and relentless opponent who stepped in on just three weeks’ notice following…
On June 26, the legendary Korakuen Hall in Tokyo will set the stage for a clash of generations as reigning world champion Yuko Kuroki (24-8-2, 9 KOs) defends her WBA women’s minimumweight title against rising challenger Nanako Suzuki (9-3, 3 KOs). At 34, Kuroki is a seasoned southpaw with championship pedigree. A former world titleholder…
The Atheyna Bylon Gym, located along Panama City’s scenic Cinta Costera, was once again buzzing with gloves, youthful energy, and sky-high dreams as the WBA Future development program returned for another action-packed edition. Kids, teens, and young fighters from across the country laced up and stepped into the ring for matchups drawn just hours before…
This past Saturday, June 22, the state of Aragua, Venezuela played host to the ninth edition of the WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing, held at the emblematic Centro Recreacional Yesterday — a venue rich in local boxing history. The card, part of the WBA’s development series, is designed to spotlight emerging talent from across the…
Iván Ricardo Actis had the kind of night fighters dream about in San Guillermo, Argentina. The southpaw from Santa Fe delivered a dramatic 10th-round knockout over Brian MatÃas Pérez to capture the WBA Fedelatin Cono Sur middleweight title, in a bout that built round by round before erupting in a spectacular finish. Patient and poised…
One Month until Garner Headlines Again as Queensberry Returns to Bournemouth Ryan Garner made the Bournemouth International Centre his stage back in March, and on Friday 26 July, he’s back — only this time, the stakes are higher, the opponent’s tougher, and the outcome could open the door to world title contention. Queensberry’s return to…
“I am not an animal in the ring, I am a fighter. But I fight with all my heart, with all my soul. I was ‘Hands of Stone,’ but my heart was bigger than my fists,†he once declared. On October 14, 2006, when he was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in Riverside,…
The renowned brand Leone1947 has joined as a partner for the first edition of the WBA Europe Convention, set to take place from July 15 to 18 in Madrid, Spain. The Italian-born sports equipment manufacturer has seen significant growth in Spain and currently operates a flagship store in the city of Barcelona—making its presence at…
On August 16, Riyadh will play host to a high-stakes showdown between two undefeated warriors who only know one direction—forward. WBA featherweight world champion Nick Ball (22-0-1, 13 KOs) of Liverpool puts his belt on the line against Australia’s Sam Goodman (20-0, 8 KOs) in a battle that’s expected to ignite from the opening bell….