Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez isn’t just ready for his next title defense — he’s already visualizing the outcome. The reigning WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion will put his titles on the line against hard-hitting Cuban veteran Yuniel Dorticos on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, in a bout sanctioned …
Read More »Can Kali and Rodríguez Battle to a Draw in Fierce Clash for WBA Continental Europe Title – World Boxing Association
In a 10-round war that lived up to the billing, Germany’s Ilyas Can Kali and Argentina’s Eduardo Leonel Rodríguez fought to a majority draw in their showdown for the vacant WBA Continental Europe welterweight title, leaving the belt unclaimed and the future uncertain. The bout, held at Stadthalle in Bielefeld, …
Read More »Alfredo Soto Hands Núñez First Loss, Captures WBA Fedelatin Title – World Boxing Association
Argentinian rising star Alfredo “Coki” Soto made a thunderous statement in Panama, scoring a second-round TKO over hometown favorite José Núñez to claim the WBA Fedelatin lightweight championship and end Núñez’s undefeated streak. From the opening bell, it was clear both fighters came to make a statement. Núñez, who had …
Read More »Three-division king before his time – World Boxing Association
Today, in our ongoing effort to revive the legacy of boxing’s early giants for veteran fans and introduce new generations to the sport’s legendary figures, we spotlight Bob Fitzsimmons — the first man in boxing history to capture world titles in three separate weight divisions. While multi-division champions are commonplace …
Read More »Allen Gets His Payback, Stops Fisher to Claim WBA Intercontinental Title – World Boxing Association
David “The White Rhino” Allen made sure the judges had nothing to say this time. Five months after a controversial split decision loss, Allen came back with a vengeance, knocking out previously unbeaten Johnny Fisher in the fifth round at London’s Copper Box Arena to capture the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight …
Read More »Garner vs Belloti Booked for Bournemouth
The Piranha will be back stalking the shores of Bournemouth on Saturday July 26 when Ryan Garner returns to the BIC to take on British and Commonwealth super featherweight champion Reece Bellotti. The European and WBC International champion Garner, 27, enjoyed a successful and packed out maiden appearance at the …
Read More »Catterall And Eubank Clash In All British Welterweight Showdown In Manchester
Former World Title challenger Jack Catterall will look to return to winning ways when he takes on undefeated British Welterweight rival Harlem Eubank at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday July 5, live worldwide on DAZN, and in association with Wasserman Boxing. Chorley’s Catterall (30-2, 13 KOs) makes the move up to 147lbs following his razor …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Caleb Plant Media Workout Quotes
Interim WBA Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant, middleweight contender Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis and undefeated super welterweight Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero held a Las Vegas media workout on Tuesday to preview their respective showdowns taking place Saturday, May 31 on a loaded four-fight PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video …
Read More »Ilyas Can Kali and Eduardo Rodríguez Set to Clash for WBA Continental Europe Title – World Boxing Association
This Saturday, May 17, rising welterweight prospects Ilyas Can Kali of Germany and Argentina’s Eduardo Leonel Rodríguez will square off in Bielefeld, Germany, with the WBA Continental Europe title on the line. The bout, set to take place at the Stadthalle, is a pivotal moment for both fighters looking to …
Read More »A Showdown for a Shot at the World Title – World Boxing Association
This Saturday, May 17, rising star Johanna Wonyou and seasoned veteran Mayerlin Rivas will collide in a high-stakes WBA bantamweight world title eliminator at Ballin’ Maidstone in the United Kingdom. With a championship opportunity hanging in the balance, neither fighter can afford a misstep. At 24 years old, Wonyou enters …
Read More »Wardley vs Huni, Launch Press Conference
FABIO WARDLEY WAS back on media duty at Portman Road this afternoon, this time promoting his fight with WBO No.1 ranked contender Justis Huni on Saturday June 7, live worldwide on DAZN. The WBO Interim world heavyweight title will be on the line at the home of Ipswich Town FC …
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