World Boxing Association [WBA] News

The latest World Boxing Association [WBA] news.

Boxrec drops WBA title recognition as WBN considers similar

August 10, 2024

BoxRec, the boxing statistics website, has dropped the World Boxing Association from its record-keeping over plans to back a rival. The WBA partnered with Fight Fax, an old statistics website that disbanded but has re-emerged.… Boxrec drops WBA title recognition as WBN considers similar

WBA Champions increase to 34 from 27, with another on the way

August 5, 2024

The World Boxing Association champions list has increased to 38 from 27 as Gold titleholders and interim belts gain further ground. Despite informing the boxing public and media in 2021 that they intend to remove… WBA Champions increase to 34 from 27, with another on the way

WBA sinks to familiar low with Danny Garcia, Jake Paul title shots

July 26, 2024

The World Boxing Association seems to have put reform plans on hold with additional belts and unfathomable title sanctions. On the back of WBA President Gilberto Mendoza revealing his openness to giving YouTuber Jake Paul… WBA sinks to familiar low with Danny Garcia, Jake Paul title shots

Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. for WBA ‘title’ gets backlash

July 22, 2024

Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., being sanctioned for a WBA championship, faced a backlash after President Gilberto Mendoza mentioned it. The controversial fight, which World Boxing News has predicted previously would replace the… Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. for WBA ‘title’ gets backlash

Two-time ‘heavyweight champ’ hasn’t defended in seven years

July 9, 2024

Boxing has a current heavyweight champion recognized by one of its organizations who hasn’t defended the title in seven years. Step forward, Mahmoud Charr. The Lebanese-born German has been on an unprecedented run of holding… Two-time ‘heavyweight champ’ hasn’t defended in seven years

‘Unbelievable!’ 27 WBA champions as titles spiral again

June 18, 2024

Despite promising a champion reduction plan, the WBA will crown a 26th champion in the super-welterweight division by the fall. WBN understands that the collapse of Vergil Ortiz vs. Tim Tszyu will not deter the… ‘Unbelievable!’ 27 WBA champions as titles spiral again

WBA adds third heavyweight champ, Michael Hunter wins gold

June 8, 2024

Michael Hunter became the third WBA heavyweight champion under the organization’s banner following a win over shot-shy Cassius Chaney. Hunter dominated the fight as Chaney was in survival mode the entire contest and hardly threw… WBA adds third heavyweight champ, Michael Hunter wins gold

WBA heavyweight mess deepens with THREE champions

June 6, 2024

World Boxing Association chiefs confirmed another title fight this week, meaning three separate titleholders remain in circulation. After informing World Boxing News and fans that they would remove all statutes bar one in August 2023,… WBA heavyweight mess deepens with THREE champions

Gervonta Davis comes out swinging at ‘new WBA hydration rule’

May 16, 2024

Gervonta Davis defended himself against allegations that the WBA had created a new weight hydration rule to accommodate his fight with Frank Martin. ‘Tank’ makes the first defense of the title he said he’d never… Gervonta Davis comes out swinging at ‘new WBA hydration rule’

No heavyweight fight in nine years, but WBA-ranked number six

April 29, 2024

The World Boxing Association has yet another ranking anomaly in the heavyweight division with the addition of cruiserweight Mike Perez. Looking at the latest top division countdown, Perez unfathomably comes in at number six despite… No heavyweight fight in nine years, but WBA-ranked number six

World Boxing Association backtracks on title reduction plan

April 28, 2024

World Boxing Association chiefs have come under fire for adding more championships at a time when they promised a reduction. In 2021, the WBA canceled all interim titles and began eliminating the secondary ‘regular’ belts… World Boxing Association backtracks on title reduction plan

The entire mandatory heavyweight order explained: 2024 – 2026

April 25, 2024

World Boxing News outlines what will transpire regarding the mandatory heavyweight order following next month’s undisputed battle. Challengers are jockeying for positions to put themselves in contention to be the maiden title defense for the… The entire mandatory heavyweight order explained: 2024 – 2026

Canelo’s next opponent set as WBA creates a new ‘regular’ title

April 19, 2024

The World Boxing Association has revealed its latest stipulations at 168 and 175 pounds, Canelo Alvarez knows who his next opponent will be. If Canelo comes through Jaime Munguia, the WBA will order the Mexican… Canelo’s next opponent set as WBA creates a new ‘regular’ title

The curse of the WBA heavyweight title strikes again

March 22, 2024

A WBA heavyweight title defense over six years in the making will have to wait following an injury to the defending champion. World Boxing News had it confirmed by organizers of Mahmoud Charr vs Kubrat… The curse of the WBA heavyweight title strikes again

Exclusive: Charr promoter talks WBA heavyweight title position

March 12, 2024

World Boxing News caught up with Mahmoud Charr’s promoter, Erol Ceylan, to get the latest on the WBA heavyweight title situation. Charr was handed back the WBA’s secondary championship in September 2023, one month after… Exclusive: Charr promoter talks WBA heavyweight title position

Jermell Charlo officially stripped, Madrimov-Kurbanov for WBA title

March 6, 2024

Jermell Charlo has officially been stripped of his WBA super welterweight title and dropped to ‘Champion in Recess’ as WBN previously reported. The WBA Championships Committee named the super welterweight division’s super champion, Jermell Charlo,… Jermell Charlo officially stripped, Madrimov-Kurbanov for WBA title