All Entries Tagged With: "WBA"
Gennady Golovkin — Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam Ordered by WBA, Purse Bid on February 2
The WBA, after going through 15 months with a “Super,” “Regular,” and “Interim” at 160 lbs., has finally ordered two of the three belts to be unified in an intriguing battle of unproven, but interesting young fighters– Gennady Golovkin (22-0, 19 KOs) and Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam (26-0, 17 KOs).
Povetkin and Atlas Parting Ways
Michael Woods of ESPN.com is reporting that heavyweight Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16 KOs) and longtime trainer Teddy Atlas are parting ways– at least for his next fight and quite possibly forever. Povetkin, who currently holds something called the WBA “regular” heavyweight title, is scheduled to face top-ranked cruiserweight Marco Huck (34-1, 25 KOs) on February 25th in [...]
WBA Orders Immediate Rematch Between Peterson and Khan
The World Boxing Association (WBA) ordered an immediate rematch between new champion Lamont Peterson and former champion, Amir Khan. Peterson won a controversial split decision over Khan in December to become the unified WBA/IBF jr. welterweight champion. A rematch must take place within 180 days. Khan filed numerous protests following the loss, claiming the ringside [...]
Amir Khan Should Just Shut-up
Kelsey McCarson has just one simple message to Amir Khan– Shut up and stop with the conspiracy theory involving the “man in the black hat.”
Ramos-Rigondeaux Bout Now Set for Jan. 20
Cuban amateur legend and fast-rising contender Guillermo Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs) looks to capture a world title in only his ninth pro fight as he takes on WBA junior featherweight champ Rico Ramos (20-0, 11 KOs) at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Friday night, January 20th.
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2011
2011: The Best, Worst, Wildest, and Strangest Moments of the Year…These are NOT your father’s Year-End Awards!
Middleweight Title bout featuring Felix Sturm vs. Martin Murray, Friday December 2nd
Felix Sturm (36-2-1, 15KOs) will take on challenger Martin Murray (23-0, 10KOs) this Friday, December 2nd. Ranked 2nd in the world among middleweights, Sturm comes into this bout the heavy favorite. He has two losses on record, both coming prior to 2007. In 2004, he lost to Oscar de la Hoya by unanimous decision and [...]
Cotto-Margarito II: The Only Preview You Need
The Cotto-Margarito rematch headlines the deepest undercard on a pay-per-view this year and Fox Doucette is here to give you everything you need to know.
Mucho Mas: Great Card At Arena Roberto Duran Saturday
Saturday night in Panama, fans of fringe contenders and mid-level prospects will have everything they could dream of. Fox Doucette breaks down the highlights.
McCloskey-Prescott in WBA title eliminator in Ireland, Saturday September 10
Paul “Dudey” McCloskey (22-1, 12 KOs) and Breidis “Khanqueror” Prescott (24-2, 19 KOs) will meet at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Ireland on Saturday September 10 in a WBA jr. welterweight title eliminator bout, with a possible second shot at WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan on the line.
Senchenko defends WBA welterweight title against Avendano, Friday August 26
WBA welterweight belt holder Viacheslav Senchenko (31-0, 20 KOs) defends his title against Marco Antonio Avendano (30-7-1, 22 KOs) at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine, Friday August 26. Senchenko was made World Champion in 2009 after Shane Mosley defeated Antonio Margarito to claim the WBA’s welterweight Super Championship. Prior to being named world champion [...]
More WBA Champions is Bad for Boxing, But Good for Business
On the night of Saturday August 27, the World Boxing Association (WBA) will crown a new world champions in the heavyweight division. Alexander Povetkin and Ruslan Chagaev will fight for the WBA heavyweight title; a title previously held by David Haye, while Marcos Maidana will defend the WBA jr. welterweight title he was gifted last [...]
Ruslan Chagaev is Climbing the Heavyweight Mountain (again)
Ruslan Chagaev is almost back to the mountain top…a win over Alexander Povetkin gets him one more chance to try and slay the beast.
For Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan: The Southpaw
Fox Doucette explores the rise of Kazakhstan’s Beibut Shumenov, the most deserving world title holder in the sport…NOT.
Lowered Expectations: The Modus Operandi of the World Boxing Association
Here’s Part 2 of Tim Harrison’s in-depth look at boxing’s sanctioning bodies…
