Rising prospects Gleybert “Canelito†Maia and Diego Carbajal battled through tough challenges to emerge victorious in the season opener of the WBA Future Champions tournament. The action-packed event took place Saturday night at the Centro Recreacional Yesterday in Maracay, set against a festive backdrop of boxing’s next generation in action. Both young fighters had to…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has named Lauren Price as its Female Fighter of the Month, recognizing her outstanding career trajectory and recent dominance in the ring. The Welsh sensation, who recently unified the WBA, IBF, and WBC welterweight titles with a statement win over Natasha Jonas, continues to establish herself as one of the…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has named Japan’s Kenshiro “The Amazing Boy†Teraji as the Fighter of the Month for March, while Gary Antuanne Russell earned an honorable mention for his stellar performance in the ring. Kenshiro Teraji: March’s Best Fighter Kenshiro Teraji further cemented his status as one of the premier light flyweights in…
British Olympian and new professional heavyweight Delicious Orie has taken up the position of becoming an ambassador for the BoxWise Foundation. Orie, who will make his professional debut on the forthcoming ‘Heavy Impact’ card at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on April 5, will support the charity by attending publicity events relating to the programme,…
In a previous article about the middleweight division, we highlighted its rich history—one filled with unforgettable battles that remain etched in the memories of those lucky enough to witness them live. Some of these fights are ancient classics, while others are more recent gems, absorbed through radio broadcasts, newspaper reports, television, or the digital archives…
The accomplishments of both Daniel Dubois and Queensberry were recognised at the 2025 British Boxing Awards, which took place in London on Friday. Daniel, 27, was honoured with the Male Boxer of the Year award for his achievement of becoming IBF world heavyweight champion and his subsequent emphatic success over former unified champion Anthony Joshua…
On Saturday, March 29, the WBA Future program staged an unforgettable day with simultaneous events in Panama and Venezuela, paying tribute to the legacy of Emeritus President Gilberto Mendoza. These celebrations underscored the WBA’s steadfast commitment to developing boxing in the region and nurturing emerging talent. Panama: A Festival of Future Stars In Panama, the…
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…