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Dennis Pelfrey will return to manage the Richmond Flying Squirrels for a fifth season in 2026, the team announced on Thursday, continuing the longest managerial tenure in franchise history. Other returning members of the Flying Squirrels coaching staff include pitching coach Paul Oseguera, fundamentals coach Lipso Nava, athletic trainer Tim Vigue and strength & conditioning coach Michelle Kuda. Tommy …

On January 30 in Moscow, Russia, Edmond Khudoyan will make his long-awaited professional debut against Filipino contender Jeplex Quirante, with the WBA Asia minimumweight title on the line. At 29 years old, Khudoyan has firmly established himself as one of the world’s elite amateur minimumweights. His résumé includes a silver …

This Friday, January 30, Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, will host a pivotal matchup with international implications for two fighters traveling parallel paths. U.S. unbeaten prospect Samuel Arnold III will square off against seasoned Argentine Fernando Ezequiel “Manzana” Farías, with the WBA NABA super lightweight title looming in the …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) is proud to spotlight Dr. Abraham Daniel, a valued member of the WBA Medical Committee and a distinguished delegate and guest speaker at our 104th Annual Convention, last month in Orlando, Florida. Invited by the WBA President Gilberto Mendoza, Dr. Daniel addressed a topic that …

Unexpected outcomes in the ring are part of the game—just as they are across virtually every competitive sport. We revisit that familiar theme after coming across a few recent pieces from the world of boxing, our professional home for more years than we care to count. (A necessary aside: we …

On January 31, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand, will become the epicenter of Asian boxing when Britain’s Prince Patel takes on Tanzanian knockout artist Yahaya Mussa for the vacant WBA Asia Gold super lightweight title. Patel (33-1-2, 28 KOs) enters off a quiet 2025, having fought just once—and ended it by knockout. …

This Friday, January 16, the bright lights of Palm Springs, California, will shine on a matchup that could help shape the future of the junior welterweight division. Rising Uzbek standout Ruslan Abdullaev will take on seasoned Uruguayan veteran Eduardo “El Verdugo” Abreu for the WBA Continental Gold junior welterweight title. …

Undefeated prospect Joel Iriarte will square off against Jireh De Los Santos for the WBA Continental Gold welterweight title on Saturday night, as part of a Golden Boy Promotions card at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, Palm Desert, California. The 22-year-old Iriarte will meet the 23-year-old De Los Santos …

Next Thursday, January 16, the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert will host the long-awaited rematch between Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores and Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chávez, as the two finally look to break the deadlock that left fans wanting more last summer. At stake is more than just local bragging …

The 2024 World Youth champion Adam Olaniyan has joined forces with Frank Warren and Queensberry ahead of his forthcoming professional debut in Dublin on March 14, live on DAZN. The Irishman, 19, from Tallaght, is the newest addition to the Queensberry Heavyweight Battalion and the two-time European gold medalist will …

Dalton Smith is the new WBC World Super-Lightweight champion after a spectacular stoppage win over Subriel Matias in Brooklyn. Smith started brilliantly in the opening round of the fight at the Barclays Center, and was happy to trade with the fearsome Puerto Rican ruler as the fight caught fire early, but …

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Academy continues to expand its educational and professional development efforts across multiple areas of the sport. The start of 2026 will be highlighted by the Level 1 Coaches Seminar, led by Fabricio Nieva, along with the Level 1 certification course “Psychology of Boxing,” to be …