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• WBA Orders Mandatory Heavyweight Bout Between Kubrat Pulev and Moses Itauma
The World Boxing Association (WBA), through its Championships Committee, has officially ordered a mandatory heavyweight title bout between champion Kubrat Pulev and No. 1 contender Moses Itauma. The pioneer organization sent the formal communication to both camps on Tuesday, October 14, granting them a 30-day negotiation period, which will conclude on November 14. The decision … Continue rea...2025See also Kubrat Pulev
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• Smakici and Salamov Shine with Explosive Knockouts in Russia
The city of Grozny hosted an explosive night of boxing this past Saturday, featuring two World Boxing Association (WBA) title bouts that both ended in emphatic technical knockouts. Croatia’s Agron Smakici and Russia’s Umar Salamov—of Kyrgyz heritage—emerged victorious, capturing the WBA Continental Heavyweight and WBA International Bridgerweight titles, respectively, with dominant performances. In...2025Continue with WBA Continental latest news
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• Manny Pacquiao linked to Top Rank super-fight amid PBC crisisManny Pacquiao’s long-anticipated return to world title contention is in serious doubt — with suggestions the Filipino legend could now be eyeing a shock reunion with Bob Arum’s Top Rank following developments within Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). The development comes after the World Boxing Association (WBA) blocked Pacquiao’s proposed welterweight title challenge against Rolan...2025See also Bob Arum -
• WBA Throws Spanner in Manny Pacquiao’s Title Fight with Romero RulingManny Pacquiao’s long-anticipated return to world title contention has hit an unexpected roadblock after the World Boxing Association (WBA) intervened just days before Al Haymon was set to announce his planned fight with Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero. The WBA Championships Committee confirmed that Romero must instead begin negotiations with his mandatory challenger, Shakhram Giyasov, threatening to...2025See also Rolly Romero news and rumors -
• WBA Championships Committee Orders Ball vs. Figueroa Mandatory Fight
On Monday, October 13, the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee officially ordered the mandatory featherweight bout between champion Nick Ball and his official challenger, Brandon Figueroa. The Committee issued the communication for the British champion to face Figueroa in the near future. As customary in mandatory bouts, a 30-day negotiation period has been granted, … Cont...2025Visit the page Nick Ball news
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• WBA Orders Romero vs. Giyasov
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has ordered the welterweight world title bout between champion Rolando Romero and mandatory challenger Shakhram Giyasov, as confirmed through an official communication sent to both parties on Monday, October 13. The Committee granted the standard 30-day negotiation period, starting October 13 and concluding on November 13. Romero, who R...2025Visit the page Shakhram Giyasov news and rumors
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• 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
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• 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 …...2025Visit the page Albert Batyrgaziev
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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." - 2024
"The World Boxing Association has granted WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach permission to move ." - 2023
"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." - 2021
"Review the matches from the undercard at the World Boxing Association Super Lightweight Title Fight American Gervonda Davis This became." - 2017
"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."
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• Top Female Boxers of 2025: Legends and Rising StarsTop 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 ...2025Read about Cherneka Johnson salary -
• 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, …...2025Read about Eric Priest trade rumors
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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...2025See more Oleksandr Usyk contract rumors
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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"...2025Read about Oleksandr Usyk contract rumors
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• WBA orders Usyk-Dubois negotiations, sets deadline for May 2Looks 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 [...2023Click for news about Usyk Fury contract
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• “El Inca” Shines Among the Elite – World Boxing Association
Just a few days ago, during a friendly gathering over coffee and boxing talk —still fresh from the recent clash between Canelo Álvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford, which ended in a decisive points win for the latter— someone at the table, for no apparent reason, brought up the name of the late and tragic Venezuelan …...2025See more articles Canelo Álvarez stats
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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 …...2025See more Alycia Baumgardner stats
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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 …...2025See also Peter McGrail
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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 …...2025See more articles Bektemir Melikuziev
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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
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• 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 …...2025See more articles Maxi Hughes statistics
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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 …...2025See more Seiya Tsutsumi
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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 "...2025Read about Seiya Tsutsumi statistics
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• The Fight of His Life – World Boxing Association
For Uisma Lima, Saturday night will mark the biggest moment of his boxing journey. The Angolan fighter, now based in Portugal, travels to Philadelphia to face local favorite Jaron Ennis for the WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title — the kind of opportunity that defines a career. At 32 years old, Lima has earned this chance …...2025See also Jaron Ennis
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• Jaron Ennis Looks to Keep His Dominance Alive at a New Weight – World Boxing Association
This Saturday night marks a special moment in the career of Jaron “Boots” Ennis, as the undefeated American star steps up in weight to challenge for the WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title. The hometown hero will return to Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center, aiming to turn the arena into his personal celebration hall when he faces …...2025Read about Jaron Ennis
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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 …...2025Check it out Caribe Royale
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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
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• 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 …...2025Continue with Gilberto Jesús Mendoza
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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 …...2025See also Panama City
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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 …...2025Click for news about Cherneka Johnson
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• Hector Garcia ordered to face mandatory challenger Lamont Roach by May 20WBA 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...2023Click for news about Hector Garcia -
• WBA orders Usyk-Dubois negotiations, sets deadline for May 2
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• WBA Call Final Eliminator Between Joshua Buatsi and Dan AzeezThe 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 ...2023See more articles Joshua Buatsi -
• 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...2024See more Gervonta Davis
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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
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• Gervonta Davis next opponent officially confirmedIn 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...2024Continue with Gervonta Davis -
• Matchroom lands Murodjon Akhmadaliev-Kevin Gonzalez 122-pound elimination boutMatchroom 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...2023Check it out Murodjon Akhmadaliev -
• 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...2025Click for news about Purse Bid
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• WBA Orders Romero vs. Giyasov
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• A Resounding Success – World Boxing Association
World Boxing Association (WBA) President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza took part in the Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance Conference this past weekend, joining a distinguished lineup of academic and community leaders at Harvard University in Massachusetts. The event celebrated prominent Latino figures making an impact in the United States and featured several former government representatives. Mendoza spoke...2025Check it out Gilberto Jesús Mendoza
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• Gilberto Jesús Mendoza’s Talk at Harvard: A Resounding Success
World Boxing Association (WBA) President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza took part in the Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance Conference this past weekend, joining a distinguished lineup of academic and community leaders at Harvard University in Massachusetts. The event celebrated prominent Latino figures making an impact in the United States and featured several former government representatives. Mendoza spoke...2025Continue with Gilberto Jesús Mendoza
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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
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• 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 …...2025Click for news about Murodjon Akhmadaliev
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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"...2025Click for news about Murodjon Akhmadaliev
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• Top Female Boxers of 2025: Legends and Rising Stars
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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 …...2025Read about WBA Asia
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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 …...2025Check it out Officially Announced
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• 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
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• 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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• 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 …...2025Read about Panama City
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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 …...2025Visit the page Artur Beterbiev scandals
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