Lausanne, Switzerland (October 4, 2023) – According to article 4.1.2 of the IBA Technical and Competitions Rules, the IBA may grant the status of a Neutral Athlete to selected individuals without support from the National Federation, as well as refugees. IBA issues clarification on the article following multiple requests. Due to the ever-changing landscape, IBA continues […]
Category: Boxing
Tevin Farmer Scores Vicious 6th Round Stoppage over Oscar Barajas in Philadelphia
Oyeleye, Jones and Perez Remain Undefeated Philadelphia (October 3, 2023) –- Weights for Friday night’s R&B Promotions card at the 2300 Arena. Former world champion Tevin Farmer registered a stunning and spectacular sixth round stoppage over Oscar Barajas in a scheduled eight-round lightweight bout that headlined a seven bout card at the 2300 Arena. The […]
ROUND 12: BIG FIGHT IN LAS VEGAS
By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán October 3, 2023 Hurrah! Mexico roared again in Las Vegas! The Mexican Independence celebration was fanfared and reverberated not on the 15th, but on September 30th, with a thrilling demonstration of greatness by the Mexican idol, Saúl Álvarez. […]
Valor Sports & Entertainment, Inc Announces Landmark Collaboration with the Florida State (FOP) Fraternal Order of Police
JACKSONVILLE, FL (October 3, 2023) – Valor Sports & Entertainment, Inc., a leading name in the combat sports industry, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with the Florida State (FOP) Fraternal Order of Police. This partnership symbolizes the union of sportsmanship and community service, aiming to foster unity, mutual respect, and a shared vision […]
Weights From Nashville, Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE October 2, 2023)–Weights for Tuesday night’s Country Box show at The Troubadour in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael Anderson 148 – Marklin Bailey 149.8 Eric Bossler 152.4 – Terry Roscoe 156 Erick Arellano 223 – Mike Diorio 243 Tobias Green 133.6 – Juan Carlos Pena 134.6 Juan Davilla 134.2 – Weusi Johnson 131 Promoter: Jimmy […]
Celebration of Life for Col. Bob Sheridan
A “Celebration of a Life” for Colonel Bob Sheridan will take place on Monday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m. PT at: The Space LV3460 Cavaretta CourtLas Vegas, NV 89103Remembrances will be shared by his friends and colleagues, including Don King and Mike Tyson, as well as notable broadcast partners. The event will also be live […]
ZURDO-SMITH FIGHT WEEK
Las Vegas, NV (October 2, 2023) — On Saturday night live from the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada Golden Boy Promotions, and Joe DeGuardia‘s Star Boxing present a WBA title eliminator between two former world champions in Mexico’s Gilberto “Zurdo“ Ramirez (44-1 30KO’s) and Long Island’s Joe “Common Man” Smith Jr. (28-4 22KO’s). The highly […]
WBC STATISTICS
(October 2, 2023) – Strawweight World Championship October 7, 2023 / Tokyo, Japan / Ota-City General Gymnasium KAMEDA PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: PANYA PRADABSRI (Thailand) WBC Strawweight World Champion, 5th Title Defense Age: 32 / Date of birth: February 21, 1991 Residence: Bangkok, Thailand / Birthplace: Nam Yuen, Thailand Record: 40-1, 24 KOs / […]
IBA asserts the high level of expertise and management of the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) and Genius Sports as complaint filed regarding disparaging comments against the IBA
Lausanne, Switzerland (October 2, 2023) – In light of the recent public statement of a group of National Federations regarding the decision of the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) Nomination Unit, the IBA takes a stand firmly supporting the integrity, professionalism, and impartiality of the BIIU. In addition, after a regrettable so-called “vote of no […]
Akani Sambu WBF Intercontinental Bantamweight Champion
(October 2, 2023) – Akani Sambu won the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental Bantamweight title on Sunday, October 1, defeating Joshua Studdard by unanimous decision in Pretoria, South Africa. But while it was a good, entertaining fight, everything ended in controversy as Studdard was incorrectly announced as the winner by split decision, due to […]