Today, in our ongoing effort to revive the legacy of boxing’s early giants for veteran fans and introduce new generations to the sport’s legendary figures, we spotlight Bob Fitzsimmons — the first man in boxing history to capture world titles in three separate weight divisions. While multi-division champions are commonplace today, back in the late…
David “The White Rhino†Allen made sure the judges had nothing to say this time. Five months after a controversial split decision loss, Allen came back with a vengeance, knocking out previously unbeaten Johnny Fisher in the fifth round at London’s Copper Box Arena to capture the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title—his first pro belt. From…
The Piranha will be back stalking the shores of Bournemouth on Saturday July 26 when Ryan Garner returns to the BIC to take on British and Commonwealth super featherweight champion Reece Bellotti. The European and WBC International champion Garner, 27, enjoyed a successful and packed out maiden appearance at the Bournemouth International Centre at the…
Former World Title challenger Jack Catterall will look to return to winning ways when he takes on undefeated British Welterweight rival Harlem Eubank at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday July 5, live worldwide on DAZN, and in association with Wasserman Boxing. Chorley’s Catterall (30-2, 13 KOs) makes the move up to 147lbs following his razor close split decision loss to…
In a recent ruling, the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially designated Japan’s Seiya Tsutsumi as “Champion in Recess†following a thorough review of his documented medical condition. As a result, interim titleholder Antonio Vargas has been elevated to full WBA world bantamweight champion. Tsutsumi has been sidelined and unable to train or…
Interim WBA Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant, middleweight contender Kyrone “Shut It Down†Davis and undefeated super welterweight Isaac “La Bestia†Lucero held a Las Vegas media workout on Tuesday to preview their respective showdowns taking place Saturday, May 31 on a loaded four-fight PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video event (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m….
This Saturday, May 17, rising welterweight prospects Ilyas Can Kali of Germany and Argentina’s Eduardo Leonel RodrÃguez will square off in Bielefeld, Germany, with the WBA Continental Europe title on the line. The bout, set to take place at the Stadthalle, is a pivotal moment for both fighters looking to climb the ranks and make…
This Saturday, May 17, rising star Johanna Wonyou and seasoned veteran Mayerlin Rivas will collide in a high-stakes WBA bantamweight world title eliminator at Ballin’ Maidstone in the United Kingdom. With a championship opportunity hanging in the balance, neither fighter can afford a misstep. At 24 years old, Wonyou enters the bout with a spotless…
FABIO WARDLEY WAS back on media duty at Portman Road this afternoon, this time promoting his fight with WBO No.1 ranked contender Justis Huni on Saturday June 7, live worldwide on DAZN. The WBO Interim world heavyweight title will be on the line at the home of Ipswich Town FC between two unbeaten fighters striving…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially called a purse bid for the heavyweight world title bout between reigning champion Kubrat Pulev and mandatory challenger Michael Hunter. The purse bid is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, in Houston, Texas, and will be conducted by WBA Championships Committee Vice-Chairman Julio Thyme. After granting both camps a…
In a high-stakes showdown under the bright lights of the Palacio de Recreación y Deportes in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, Olajuwon “The White Monkey†Acosta delivered the performance of his career, scoring a unanimous decision victory over Cuban standout Joahnys Argilagos to claim the WBA Continental Americas super flyweight title (115 lbs). Scheduled for ten rounds,…
The WBA Future event held in Merlo, Buenos Aires, delivered an exciting evening of amateur boxing, organized by the pioneering World Boxing Association in collaboration with local promoter Julio Ledesma. The event showcased emerging talent from across the region, with young fighters stepping into the ring to display their skill, heart, and determination. Throughout the…