The heat of boxing action rolls into Lloret de Mar on June 6, as Albania’s Xhuljo Vrenozi and Spain’s Joseba Díaz square off in a high-stakes battle for the WBA Mediterranean welterweight title at the Gran Casino Costa Brava. Vrenozi, sporting a seasoned 23-6 record with 5 knockouts, is no …
Read More »Running Towards Adversity Press Conference
‘RUNNING TOWARDS ADVERSITY’ takes place on Saturday evening at Portman Road, home of Ipswich Town, where local heavyweight hero Fabio Wardley will take on the Australian Justis Huni for the WBA Interim world title. Today it was the Council Chamber inside of Ipswich Town Hall which staged the final press …
Read More »Interim WBA Title on the Line at Fedelatin Convention in Buenos Aires – World Boxing Association
On June 14, the legendary Nonito Donaire returns to the ring in Buenos Aires for a high-stakes clash against Chile’s Andrés Campos. The bout, set at the Casino Buenos Aires, will be for the interim WBA bantamweight world title and takes place during the WBA Fedelatin Convention — a major …
Read More »Dempsey, Tunney, and the Long Count – World Boxing Association
Just a few days ago—Saturday, May 31, to be exact—marked the 42nd anniversary of the death of Jack Dempsey, the ninth man to hold the world heavyweight crown and one of boxing’s most enduring icons. That somber milestone brings to mind one of the sport’s most storied chapters: the infamous …
Read More »Eric Priest Outpoints Luis Arias, Retains WBA Continental North America Middleweight Title – World Boxing Association
Eric Priest continues carving out his place in the middleweight landscape, and on Saturday night at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the rising prospect showed why he’s a name worth remembering. The undefeated Priest (15-0, 8 KOs) put on a composed and technically sound performance, earning a unanimous decision victory over …
Read More »Jermall Charlo Returns with Authority, Stops Thomas LaManna in Comeback Statement – World Boxing Association
After nearly 18 months out of the ring, Jermall Charlo made his return in emphatic fashion Saturday night, scoring a sixth-round TKO over Thomas LaManna at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. With the win, Charlo captured the WBA Continental Americas super middleweight title and sent a loud message …
Read More »Crews-Dezurn Set to Defend WBA Crown Against Citlalli Ortiz – World Boxing Association
On June 6th, the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, will host a high-stakes showdown in the women’s super middleweight division as WBA world champion Franchón Crews-Dezurn puts her title on the line against rising Mexican contender Citlalli Ortiz. Crews-Dezurn (9-2, 2 KOs), one of the most respected …
Read More »Nine Years Without Ali – World Boxing Association
Back in 1984, the world of sports—and indeed the world at large—was shaken by the heartbreaking news that Muhammad Ali, the most charismatic boxer to ever lace up gloves, had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The degenerative illness would ultimately hasten his passing on June 3, 2016, nine years ago …
Read More »Queensberry and Fleximize announce new partnership for Wardley vs Huni
The multi-award-winning digital business lender Fleximize, dedicated to providing UK SMEs with fast, flexible business loans, has partnered with Queensberry for a ground-breaking event at Portman Road. Fleximize’s mission is to empower small businesses to unleash the potential of their ideas with the knowledge, tools, and financial flexibility they need …
Read More »Jermall Charlo Dominates, Stops Thomas LaManna in Six Rounds
The two-division world champion remains undefeated Saturday night on Prime Video as he seeks a world title in a third weight class. Jermall Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) dropped veteran contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (39-6-1, 18 KOs) three times, eventually forcing a stoppage after the fifth-round of their super middleweight clash …
Read More »Bektemir Melikuziev Outpoints Darius Fulghum in WBA Title Eliminator – World Boxing Association
Bektemir “Bully” Melikuziev took a major step forward in his quest for a world title, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win over the previously unbeaten Darius Fulghum in a WBA super middleweight title eliminator Saturday night at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. From the opening bell, the Uzbek …
Read More »Mike McCallum, WBA Legend and Master of the Body Shot, Dies at 68 – World Boxing Association
The boxing world is mourning the loss of a true ring craftsman. Mike McCallum — a three-division world champion, Hall of Famer, and the first Jamaican fighter to win a world title — passed away Saturday in Las Vegas at the age of 68. Nicknamed “The Bodysnatcher” for his ruthless …
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