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• Ufa to Host Double WBA Regional Title Showdown – World Boxing Association
On September 26, the city of Ufa, Russia, will stage a card featuring two WBA regional championships. In the first bout, a clash of undefeated welterweights takes center stage as Russia’s Danis Gabdrafikov (4-0, 1 KO) faces Kazakhstan’s Timmy Balmolda (10-0, 6 KOs) for the vacant WBA Central Asia welterweight title. Later in the evening, …...2025
• WBA Future Panama Set to Rock La Chorrera This Saturday – World Boxing Association
The WBA Future of Panamanian Boxing returns this Saturday, September 27, at the Justino Salinas Stadium in La Chorrera, Panama. Once again, the nation’s best amateur talent will take the spotlight with a full slate of action across multiple divisions, all as part of the WBA’s fast-growing development project. The official World Boxing Association (WBA) …...2025
• Farewell to Cecilio “Uco” Lastra, Spain’s Second WBA World Champion – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the loss of Cecilio “Uco” Lastra, an icon of Spanish boxing and the second fighter from his country to capture a world title under the WBA banner. Lastra reached the pinnacle of the sport on September 23, 1977, in his hometown of Santander, when he outpointed Panama’s Rafael Ortega …...2025
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• Farewell to Cecilio “Uco” Lastra, Spain’s Second WBA World Champion
The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the loss of Cecilio “Uco” Lastra, an icon of Spanish boxing and the second fighter from his country to capture a world title under the WBA banner. Lastra reached the pinnacle of the sport on September 23, 1977, in his hometown of Santander, when he outpointed Panama’s Rafael Ortega … Continue reading "Farewell to Cecilio “Uco” Lastra, Spain’s Second ...2025
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• WBA Future Panama Set to Rock La Chorrera This Saturday
The WBA Future of Panamanian Boxing returns this Saturday, September 27, at the Justino Salinas Stadium in La Chorrera, Panama. Once again, the nation’s best amateur talent will take the spotlight with a full slate of action across multiple divisions, all as part of the WBA’s fast-growing development project. The official World Boxing Association (WBA) … Continue reading "WBA Future Panama S...2025
• Bermúdez Destroys Bailey, Captures the WBA Crown – World Boxing Association
Evelin “La Princesita” Bermúdez (22-1-1, 8 KOs) proved why she’s at the very top of women’s boxing, seizing the WBA World Light Flyweight Championship (108 lbs) with a stunning first-round TKO over American contender Sara Bailey (6-1, 0 KOs) on September 20 at the Hard Rock Casino in Ottawa, Canada. The victory added yet another …...2025

• WBA suspends 2 judges over Murata, N'Dam decision
TOKYO (AP) The World Boxing Association has suspended two judges after their scoring of the Hassan N'Dam and Ryota Murata WBA middleweight title fight last Saturday in Japan....2017

• Batyrgaziev and Dickens set for WBA interim super featherweight showdown in Istanbul – World Boxing Association
All eyes turn to Istanbul this Wednesday as unbeaten Russian standout Albert Batyrgaziev takes on England’s James “Jazza” Dickens for the WBA interim super featherweight world title. The bout headlines a high-stakes night of action at the luxurious Rixos Tersane Istanbul, where international talent and title dreams will collide. For Batyrgaziev (13-0, 8 KOs), this …...2025
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"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."

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"The World Boxing Association has granted WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach permission to move ."

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"WBA junior lightweight titleholder Hector Garcia has been notified he must face mandatory challenger Lamont Roach by May 20, the World Boxing Association (WBA) announced Monday."

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"Review the matches from the undercard at the World Boxing Association Super Lightweight Title Fight American Gervonda Davis This became."

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"TOKYO (AP) The World Boxing Association has suspended two judges after their scoring of the Hassan N'Dam and Ryota Murata WBA middleweight title fight last Saturday in Japan."

• Top Female Boxers of 2025: Legends and Rising Stars

Top female boxers 2025 is highlighted by great talents and historic achievements, and it’s getting harder and harder to define the best women boxers in the world. At the forefront right now is the New Zealand-born Cherneka Johnson, who made history as the undisputed bantamweight champion by unifying all four major titles in July. Representing Australia, her rise in the boxing scene has captivated ...2025
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• 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 seasoned veteran Luis Arias (22-4-1, …...2025
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• 12 important moments of 2024 – World Boxing Association
The year 2024 was very important for boxing and was full of great moments. Going into 2025, another calendar that is promising, it is worth remembering 12 of the transcendental events for the sport and for the World Boxing Association (WBA). Undisputed Usyk: on March 18, Oleksandr Usyk stepped into the ring in Riyadh to …The post 12 important moments of 2024 – World Boxing Association appea...2025
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• 12 important moments of 2024
The year 2024 was very important for boxing and was full of great moments. Going into 2025, another calendar that is promising, it is worth remembering 12 of the transcendental events for the sport and for the World Boxing Association (WBA). Undisputed Usyk: on March 18, Oleksandr Usyk stepped into the ring in Riyadh to … Continue reading "12 important moments of 2024"...2025
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• WBA orders Usyk-Dubois negotiations, sets deadline for May 2

Looks like the Usyk-Fury mega-bout has just encountered another roadblock. In a statement issued today, the World Boxing Association (WBA) said that its Championships Committee has “ordered negotiations for the world title fight between Super Heavyweight Champion Oleksaandr Usyk and Champion Daniel Dubois. “The official communication was sent to the parties on Monday,” said the [...2023
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• Baumgardner rules with precision, outpoints Miranda to remain undisputed at 130 – World Boxing Association
In the co-main event of a groundbreaking all-women’s card at Madison Square Garden, Alycia Baumgardner (16–1, 7 KOs) successfully defended her WBA super featherweight title—and retained her WBC, IBF, and WBO belts—by earning a unanimous decision over Spain’s Jennifer Miranda (12–1, 1 KO). The judges turned in scores of 98–92, 98–92, and 97–93 in a …...2025
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• Peter McGrail Outpoints Ionut Baluta to Claim WBA International Title – World Boxing Association
It was a tense night at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, as British southpaw Peter McGrail edged out Romania’s Ionut Baluta via majority decision to capture the WBA International super bantamweight title. McGrail (12-1, 6 KOs) had to dig deep against an awkward and relentless opponent who stepped in on just three weeks’ notice following …...2025
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• Eric Priest Outpoints Luis Arias, Retains WBA Continental North America Middleweight Title – World Boxing Association
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• 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 southpaw made his intentions clear …...2025
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• Reséndiz Stuns Caleb Plant, Captures WBA Interim Super Middleweight Title – World Boxing Association
In a night packed with drama at Las Vegas’ Michelob Ultra Arena, Mexico’s José Armando “Toro” Reséndiz pulled off one of the year’s biggest upsets, outpointing former world champion Caleb Plant to claim the WBA interim super middleweight title. Reséndiz earned a hard-fought split decision with scores of 116-112, 113-115, and 116-112 — a verdict …...2025
• Hughes Outpoints Sharp to Capture WBA Continental Crown – World Boxing Association
Veteran southpaw Maxi Hughes turned back the challenge of Archie Sharp with a composed, clinical performance at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, earning a unanimous decision and walking away with the WBA Continental lightweight title. From the opening bell, Hughes made his intentions clear—cutting off the ring, applying steady pressure, and nullifying Sharp’s movement. While …...2025
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• WBA Names Tsutsumi Champion in Recess; Vargas Elevated to World Champion – World Boxing Association
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 …...2025
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• WBA Names Tsutsumi Champion in Recess; Vargas Elevated to World Champion
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 … Continue reading "...2025
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• Bouvier Outpoints Sánchez to Claim WBA Gold Bantamweight Title – World Boxing Association
In front of a lively hometown crowd at the Frontón of the Municipal Campus in Maldonado, Uruguay, Gabriela Bouvier etched her name into the history books on Sunday night, capturing the WBA Gold bantamweight title with a hard-fought decision win over Venezuela’s Bestalia Sánchez. The bout was a ten-round battle marked by momentum shifts and …...2025

• WBA mourns the passing of Jorge Humberto Klee – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished members, Colombian journalist and sportsman Jorge Humberto Klee, whose passing was confirmed by his family on the morning of Tuesday, September 9. Klee died at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and dedication to both sports …...2025
• WBA mourns the passing of Jorge Humberto Klee
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished members, Colombian journalist and sportsman Jorge Humberto Klee, whose passing was confirmed by his family on the morning of Tuesday, September 9. Klee died at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and dedication to both sports … Continue reading "WBA mourns the passing of Jorge Humberto Kl...2025
• WBA Future Venezuela Keeps Expanding – World Boxing Association
The WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing project continues to gain momentum, bringing new events to different corners of the country. Following recent successes, the next stop will be Güigüe, Carabobo State, where a special fight card is set to take place. This week, local authorities officially welcomed the WBA Future initiative, confirming that the event …...2025
• Rivera and Córdova Set for Interim WBA Flyweight Title Battle – World Boxing Association
This Saturday, August 23, the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, will host a high-stakes clash as Venezuela’s Angelino Córdova and Puerto Rico’s Yankiel Rivera square off for the WBA interim flyweight world title. Córdova (19-0-1, 12 KOs), born in Ciudad Bolívar, arrives as one of Latin America’s most formidable contenders. At 29, he’s built …...2025
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• Chile and Brazil Join WBA Future Champions Initiative – World Boxing Association
The WBA Future Champions project continues to gain momentum, expanding its reach across the globe. In its latest development, the initiative is set to debut in Chile and Brazil, two nations that will host Future events of this magnitude for the very first time. Both countries are scheduled to stage their respective cards on August …...2025
• WBA Europe Convention Kicks Off with a Landmark Opening Day in Madrid – World Boxing Association
The WBA Europe Convention officially got underway on Wednesday, July 16, at the Only YOU Hotel Atocha in Madrid, ushering in a historic moment for continental boxing with a first day full of institutional vision, innovation, and heartfelt tribute. The event was headlined by WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza and international judge María Borisova, who …...2025
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• Nataly Delgado Eyes Interim World Title—For Her Children and for Panama – World Boxing Association
Panamanian contender Nataly Delgado is on the verge of the biggest fight of her career. On July 18, she’ll step into the ring to challenge for the WBA Interim Super Flyweight Title, carrying with her not just national pride—but the hopes of her two young sons. Fighting out of Panama City, the 30-year-old mother of …...2025
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• Johnson makes history with emphatic TKO to become undisputed champion – World Boxing Association
In a breakthrough performance under the lights of Madison Square Garden, Australia’s Cherneka Johnson (18–2, 8 KOs) captured the undisputed bantamweight crown with a dominant ninth-round technical knockout over American veteran Shurretta Metcalf (14–5–1, 2 KOs), marking a milestone moment on the first all-women’s boxing card ever held at the historic venue. Born in New …...2025
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• An Immortal Middleweight – World Boxing Association
A couple of years ago, in a summary about the history of the middleweight division, we mentioned one of the brightest names in the category: Stanley Ketchel. He lived a stormy and tragic life that ended in murder — shot dead by a jealous husband at just 24 years old. This coming October 15 marks …...2025
• Joana Chavarría and Julissa Guzmán Set to Battle for the WBA Featherweight World Title – World Boxing Association
Get ready for fireworks in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, as Mexico’s own Joana “Medusa” Chavarría and Julissa Alejandra Guzmán go head-to-head for the WBA featherweight world championship on June 27. Chavarría (7-5-1, 2 KOs), from Tecámac in the State of Mexico, enters the bout riding a wave of momentum. Last September, she shocked the boxing world …...2025
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• Hector Garcia ordered to face mandatory challenger Lamont Roach by May 20

WBA junior lightweight titleholder Hector Garcia has been notified he must face mandatory challenger Lamont Roach by May 20, the World Boxing Association (WBA) announced Monday. The WBA instructed both sides to finalize a fight that would pit two fighters rated in The Ring’s top 10, where Garcia and Roach are rated No. 2 and […] The post Hector Garcia ordered to face mandatory challeng...2023
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• WBA orders Usyk-Dubois negotiations, sets deadline for May 2
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• WBA Call Final Eliminator Between Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez

The World Boxing Association has officially declared that their number 1 ranked light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi must face off with their number 2 ranked light heavyweight ‘Super’ Dan Azeez in a final eliminator. The pair of British pugilists have had their respective ranks since November 2022 and Boxing Scene are reporting the two will meet […] The post WBA Call Final Eliminator ...2023
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• Gervonta Davis to Defend Against Lamont Roach on December 14th
The World Boxing Association has granted WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach permission to move ... read more Gervonta Davis to Defend Against Lamont Roach on December 14th @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• The Cursed History of the WBA ‘Regular’ Heavyweight Title
World Boxing News outlines the WBA heavyweight title split in 2011 and the belt’s cursed past over thirteen controversy-laden years. It’s no secret that WBN has closely followed the situation regarding the World Boxing Association’s heavyweight division over the years. For the most part, confusion has reigned supreme. In 2023, the scenario sunk to a… The post The Curs...2024
• Gervonta Davis next opponent officially confirmed

In recent months it has emerged that Gevonta ‘Tank’ Davis would be making a second appearance of the year during December but now the man in the opposing corner has been officially confirmed. “The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has granted special permission to super featherweight world champion Lamont Roach Jr. to move up […] The post Gervonta Davis...2024
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• Matchroom lands Murodjon Akhmadaliev-Kevin Gonzalez 122-pound elimination bout

Matchroom Boxing has won the rights to promote the world junior featherweight title elimination bout between Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Kevin Gonzalez, the World Boxing Association announced Monday afternoon. Matchroom Boxing was the only promotional company to submit a bid, which was for $120,000. Akhmadaliev and Gonzalez are ranked No. 1 and 2, respectively, by the […] The post Matchroom lan...2023
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• WBA Orders Purse Bid for Pulev vs. Hunter Heavyweight Title Clash
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 … Continue reading "WBA Orders Pu...2025
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• Ryusei Matsumoto Claims WBA Minimumweight Crown After Dramatic Ending in Nagoya – World Boxing Association
It wasn’t the finish anyone expected, but it was enough to crown a new world champion. On September 14 at the IG Arena in Nagoya, Ryusei Matsumoto (7-0, 4 KOs) captured the WBA minimumweight title with a unanimous technical decision over countryman Yuni Takada (16-9-3, 6 KOs). The fight, scheduled for twelve rounds, came to …...2025
• Historic Weekend for the WBA – World Boxing Association
Four World Boxing Association world titles will be on the line this week, from Friday through Sunday, in what promises to be one of the most memorable weekends of the year for the sanctioning body. Among the standout matchups are Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. Terence “Bud” Crawford and Naoya “Monster” Inoue vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev. On …...2025
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• Historic Weekend for the WBA
Four World Boxing Association world titles will be on the line this week, from Friday through Sunday, in what promises to be one of the most memorable weekends of the year for the sanctioning body. Among the standout matchups are Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. Terence “Bud” Crawford and Naoya “Monster” Inoue vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev. On … Continue reading "Historic Weekend for the WBA"...2025
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• WBA Asia Convention to Feature a Night of High-Stakes Boxing – World Boxing Association
The WBA Asia Convention is just around the corner, and the fight card that will be part of the program in China is already shaping up with confirmed matchups. The event will take place on September 5 in the city of Suzhou, often referred to as the “Venice of China.” Headlining the night will be …...2025
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• Chile and Brazil Join WBA Future Champions Initiative – World Boxing Association
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• WBA Baltic Title Officially Announced – World Boxing Association
This Wednesday, July 16, the World Boxing Association (WBA) officially unveiled the WBA Baltic title during the first WBA Europe Convention, currently taking place in Madrid, Spain. Introduced by Jesper Jensen, the regional belt is designed to create opportunities for fighters from the Baltic region and encourage local promoters to pursue higher-quality matchups in these …...2025
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• WBA Europe Convention: WBA Baltic Title Officially Announced
This Wednesday, July 16, the World Boxing Association (WBA) officially unveiled the WBA Baltic title during the first WBA Europe Convention, currently taking place in Madrid, Spain. Introduced by Jesper Jensen, the regional belt is designed to create opportunities for fighters from the Baltic region and encourage local promoters to pursue higher-quality matchups in these … Continue reading "...2025
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• Panama Comes Alive with Another Edition of WBA Future – World Boxing Association
The Atheyna Bylon Gym, located along Panama City’s scenic Cinta Costera, was once again buzzing with gloves, youthful energy, and sky-high dreams as the WBA Future development program returned for another action-packed edition. Kids, teens, and young fighters from across the country laced up and stepped into the ring for matchups drawn just hours before …...2025
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• WBA Future of Colombian Boxing Returns June 7 with Action-Packed Card in Barranquilla – World Boxing Association
The WBA Future program is back with another exciting night of boxing scheduled for Saturday, June 7, in Barranquilla, Colombia. The event will feature nine professional bouts and an amateur showdown between regional teams from Atlántico and Magdalena. The action will unfold at Cuadrilátero Élite Gym and will be streamed live on the World Boxing …...2025

• Las Vegas Heats Up Ahead of Canelo–Crawford – World Boxing Association
Las Vegas is already sizzling with fight-week energy as the countdown begins for Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. Terence “Bud” Crawford, the showdown for the undisputed super middleweight championship. Both fighters have arrived in the fight capital, and the buzz on the Strip is focused squarely on Saturday night’s clash at Allegiant Stadium. Canelo will put …...2025
• WBA Europe Convention Kicks Off Historic First Edition in Madrid – World Boxing Association
The city of Madrid is buzzing with boxing this week as the inaugural WBA Europe Convention officially gets underway. While the arrival of international delegates and key figures began yesterday, the first full day of official activities takes place this Wednesday at the Only YOU Hotel Atocha in the heart of the Spanish capital. Morning …...2025
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• THE HIGH-STAKES REMATCH – World Boxing Association
The boxing world is buzzing with anticipation as two of the sport’s elite light heavyweights, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, prepare to square off in their highly awaited rematch this Saturday, February 22, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—a city quickly establishing itself as the new epicenter of big-time prizefighting. Beterbiev, the reigning …...2025
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