10 December 2023 Dubai, UAE – Russia’s Albert Batyrgaziev claimed the inaugural IBA Pro World Champion title, defeating Lazaro Alvarez of Cuba in the 60kg main event of the eighth IBA Champions’ Night at the Agenda Arena in Dubai. Batyrgaziev looked stable until he was on the receiving end of a roundhouse right in the […]
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Revolutionary new scoring system unveiled at IBA Global Boxing Forum 2023
Dubai, UAE – As IBA continues to improve fairness in judging, a new scoring system was showcased at the fourth edition of the Global Boxing Forum in Dubai, showing how the sport can continue to move forwards into the future. IBA Secretary General and CEO Chris Roberts OBE introduced the New Generation Scoring System, developed […]
IBA Board of Directors agree on the creation of Professional Boxing Committee to regulate IBA Champions’ Night pro-style tournaments
Dubai, UAE – The IBA Board of Directors today took the unanimous decision during their official meeting in Dubai today to create a Professional Boxing Committee that will regulate IBA pro-style tournaments such as the Champions’ Night as the successful platform develops further. ‘We are creating the conditions for our boxers from the grass roots age […]
IBA marks the year end with Congress, Global Boxing Forum, and Champions’ Night in Dubai
Dubai, UAE (December 8, 2023) – Dubai is ready to host a packed day of boxing action on 9 December 2023 for IBA Champions’ Night, with members meeting for the IBA Ordinary Congress, followed by the Global Boxing Forum discussing the matters at the heart of boxing. It follows the same successful format rolled out […]
Weights from Bethlehem, PA
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – December 7, 2023 —Weights for Friday night’s King’s Promotions card at the Wind Creek Event Center Julian Gonzalez 130.8 – Juan Antonio Lopez 129,6 Jesse Hart 186.3 – Jeyson Minda 195.4 Thnajhae Teasley 147.9 – Xavier Madrid 147.9 Jarrett Hurd 162.9 – Tyi Edmonds 165.6 Shamara Woods 140.2 – Michaele Nogue 139.8 […]
MODERN BOXERS RICKY HATTON, MICHAEL MOORER, IVAN CALDERON, DIEGO CORRALES, JANE COUCH & ANA MARIA TORRES ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME
KENNY ADAMS, JACKIE KALLEN, FRED STERNBURG, WALLACE MATTHEWSNICK CHARLES, LUIS ANGEL FIRPO & THERESA KIBBY ALSO ENTER HALL CANASTOTA, NY – (December 7, 2023) – The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum, which will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2024, is thrilled to announce the newest class of inductees to be honored during […]
PRIME VIDEO AND PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCE NEW MULTIYEAR RIGHTS AGREEMENT BEGINNING IN 2024
NEW YORK—December 7, 2023—Today, Prime Video and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) announced a landmark, multiyear rights agreement to deliver viewers the boxing industry’s most significant events, providing fans with year-round access to the best matchups featuring the biggest stars in boxing. PBC features over 150 active fighters across various weight divisions, including top contenders and […]
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Brandon Benitez and Rigoberto Hermosillo Training Camp Notes
LONG BEACH, CA (December 4, 2023) – The 10-round main event featuring Brandon “Leon” Benitez (20-2, 8 KOs) of Queretaro, Mexico, vs. Rigoberto Hermosillo (14-4-1, 9 KOs) of Los Angeles, CA, is set to take place this Saturday on the CBN Promotions’ “New Blood” card. Benitez will be defending his WBO / NABO featherweight title. […]
Boxlab Promotions’ Umara, Brown & Estela look to finish 2023 with a bang
Orlando, FL (December 6, 2023) – On Friday evening, three of Boxlab Promotions’ prized prospects, Idalberto Umara, Kevin Hayler Brown & Jeovanny Estela will appear in separate bouts during the World Boxing Association (WBA) KO Drugs Night of Champions fight card. The card kicks off the WBA’s 102nd annual convention takes places for a second […]