Category: Boxing

Australian Middleweight Contender Michael Zerafa Eager to Face Winner of Lara vs. Garcia

MELBOURNE, AUSTRAILA (August 28, 2023) – Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Michael Zerafa (31-4, 19 KOs) has firmly established himself as the WBA #1 ranked middleweight contender, and he is brimming with anticipation to step into the ring against the winner of Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia, a bout scheduled to take place by the end […]

ROUND 12: BOXING IN CONSTANT FLUX

By Mauricio Sulaimán – Son of José Sulaimán – WBC President     August 29, 2023  – With great joy and enthusiasm, I see that finally, a long awaited and much needed process of improvement and change is underway. The first step has been taken by the leaders in the ABC.  Boxing, unfortunately, is a […]

Host City Agreement signed with Kazakhstan Boxing Federation for the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2024

Lausanne, Switzerland (August 29, 2023) – IBA Vice President Abdulmutalim Abakarov and President of Kazakhstan Boxing Federation Kenes Rakishev signed an agreement for Astana to host the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2024. The signing ceremony took place in the Ministry of Sports and Culture of Kazakhstan. The World Championships will take place in October […]

International Boxing Day marks a milestone in calendars and hearts of Boxing Family

Lausanne, Switzerland (August 28, 2023) – 27 August is globally known as International Boxing Day, an official celebration of the sport recognized by the International Boxing Association and beyond. The boxers, coaches, clubs, and National Federations, as well as fans are celebrating worldwide today.     The marathon of celebrations kicked off in Serpukhov, Russia, where […]

Gadzhimagomedov beats La Cruz at the IBA Champions’ Night in Serpukhov

Serpukhov, Russia (August 27, 2023) – – Russian Muslim Gadzhimagomedov celebrates a victory over Cuban superstar Julio La Cruz at the IBA Champions’ Night in Serpukhov, Russia that preceded International Boxing Day and its worldwide celebrations.  Nine 5-round boxing contests were held last night where the boxers showed their skills and dedication on the eve […]

Impressive Mxolisi Zuma New WBF International Champion

(August 27, 2023) – Mxolisi Zuma kept his record perfect and won the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Bantamweight title on Saturday evening, August 26, at the Sports Centre in Escourt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.   Zuma stopped fellow unbeaten compatriot Awonke Tini in the fourth round, winning his first title in the pro […]

IBA welcomes IABA and SwissBoxing assemblies’ decisions to stay with the International Federation

Lausanne, Switzerland August 26, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) welcomes the decisions taken by the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) and SwissBoxing that prevented the bodies to apply for other boxing body recognition.   The IBA reminds that, according to its Constitution, multiple membership is not an option for the National Federations.   […]