This past Saturday, the World Boxing Association (WBA)Â reaffirmed its commitment to the education and development of boxing officials worldwide by hosting a virtual training course for representatives from El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Argentina. A total of 65 officials took part in the event, gaining valuable knowledge and honing their skills under the guidance…
In an electrifying night in Novara, Italy, Nigerian standout Samuel Nmomah and Spanish prospect Alex De La Rosa clinched the WBA Mediterranean titles in the middleweight and super featherweight divisions, respectively. Undefeated Nigerian Samuel Nmomah (21-0, 5 KOs) faced the experienced Abdul Khattab in a grueling middleweight title clash. Nmomah showcased his technical prowess and…
Puerto Rican sensation Oscar “Pupilo†Collazo successfully defended his WBA minimumweight title for the first time on Saturday night, delivering a fifth-round knockout against Mexico’s Edwin Cano Hernández at the Poliforum Benito Juárez in Cancún, Mexico. The bout also had Collazo’s WBO strap on the line, making it a high-stakes showdown. Collazo, who claimed the…
On Saturday, March 29, the Casino Buenos Aires set the stage for an exhilarating night as the WBA Fedelatin titles were on the line. Luciano Baldor Claims the Fedelatin Bantamweight Title Argentine fighter Luciano “Yiyo†Baldor emerged victorious, capturing the Fedelatin bantamweight crown by outpointing Venezuelan Michell Banquez via a majority decision. In a closely…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially ordered a mandatory showdown for the bantamweight title between reigning champion Seiya Tsutsumi and interim titleholder Antonio Vargas, the division’s official challenger. The WBA issued the formal notice to both camps this Wednesday, granting them a 30-day negotiation window that began on March 25 and will…
Another thrilling new era is now firmly on the horizon for next week – on Saturday April 5 – at the new and futuristic Co-op Live Arena, situated right in the heart of Manchester City country, Frank Warren and Queensberry will officially cut the ribbon heralding a broadcast partnership with streaming giant DAZN. It is…
Guatemala’s Lester MartÃnez delivered a spectacular fourth-round knockout against Joeshon James on March 22, 2025, successfully defending his WBA Continental Americas Super Middleweight Title in dominant fashion. Fighting at the Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, California, MartÃnez put on a statement-making performance, reinforcing his reputation as a rising force in the division. The…
Rising prospects Gleybert “Canelito†Maia and Diego Carbajal are set to headline the eighth edition of “WBA Future Championsâ€, the World Boxing Association’s premier development program. The event kicks off its third season this Saturday at the Centro Recreacional Yesterday in Maracay, in honor of the late Gilberto Mendoza, the WBA’s emeritus president. Fight fans…
This Saturday, March 29, the boxing world gears up for an electrifying showdown as unified minimumweight world champion Óscar Collazo puts his WBA Super and WBO world titles on the line against Mexican challenger Edwin Cano. The Poliforum Benito Juárez in Cancún, Mexico, will set the stage for a high-stakes clash fueled by skill, ambition,…
Congratulations to George Kambosos Jr. on a dominant unanimous decision victory in front of his hometown fans at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, and major credit to Jake Wyllie for taking the fight on five days notice and […] Source link
On March 29, 2025, the Casino Buenos Aires will host a thrilling night of action featuring three electrifying bouts for WBA Fedelatin titles across different weight divisions. Here’s the breakdown: ⸻ Michell Banquez vs. Luciano Baldor – WBA Fedelatin Bantamweight Title Michell “El Arsenal†Banquez (23-4, 15 KOs) comes into this fight as the defending…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the passing of former heavyweight champion George Foreman, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. Big George passed away on March 21 at the age of 76. Born in Marshall, Texas, Foreman launched his professional career in 1969 with a third-round knockout of Don Waldheim….