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Almost time for Blast Off! Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith: Weigh-In
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (244+ words) Puerto Rican power puncher Subriel Mat'as will defend the WBC super lightweight title against Britain's Dalton Smith in a bout that promises non-stop intensity. Subriel Mat'as weighed in at 140 pounds. Dalton Smith weighed in at 139.6 pounds. Subriel "Orgullo de Maternillo…...
Where to watch: Agit Kabayel vs. Damien Knyba
1+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) Where to watch: Agit Kabayel vs. Damien Knyba On January 10th, heavyweight boxing will kick off 2026 with a high-caliber showdown at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Germany. The current World Boxing Council (WBC) Interim Champion, Germany's Agit Kabayel, will put his crown…...
Chosen for the 2026 International Boxing Hall of Fame
1+ week, 6+ day ago (157+ words) The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum announced the newest class of inductees to be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 11-14, 2026 in "Boxing's Hometown" Canastota, NY. Inductees were voted in by members of the Boxing Writers…...
Olivia Curry and Kaye Scott motoring towards Their Rematch on December 20 in Detroit
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (198+ words) The rematch between Olivia Curry and Australia's Kaye Scott has been officially scheduled for December 20 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, in a matchup that will determine the new middleweight world champions. Both fighters will contend for the vacant WBC…...
Takuma Inoue Conquers WBC Bantamweight Crown
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (346+ words) Inoue, a former world champion and brother of superstar Naoya Inoue, proved that his vast experience was the determining factor, especially in the championship rounds. The Crucial Role of the WBC Open Scoring System The "Open Scoring" System, implemented by…...
The World Boxing Council Joins the Global Call to Halt the Execution of Iranian Champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (115+ words) The World Boxing Council (WBC) today emphatically joins the international sporting community, including prominent Olympic athletes and medalists, in condemning the death sentence imposed on the Iranian boxing champion, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani. Following the letter signed by more than…...
WBC Fight Schedule of the Week
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (60+ words) The World Boxing Council presents you the Worldwide Weekend's Fights Schedule, so you can be aware where and when your favorite matches are going to be. WBC Fight Schedule of the Week The World Boxing Council presents you the Worldwide…...
Cherneka Johnson to defend her WBC Bantamweight Title against Amanda Galle
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) On November 14, Miami, Florida, will host one of the most anticipated defenses in women's boxing, as Cherneka Johnson puts her WBC Bantamweight World Championship on the line against unbeaten Canadian challenger Amanda Galle. Johnson (18-2, 8 KOs) has established herself as one…...
Pitbull unleashing First Defense of His WBC Title
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (131+ words) After a long-awaited rematch with "ngel Fierro that never materialized, Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz accepted at the last moment that Omar Salcido would be his opponent in the bout for the WBC Interim Super Lightweight Title. "Pitbull" came out victorious from…...
Kozin and Braekhus breeze 30-Day Weigh-In
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (79+ words) Ema Kozin, the reigning WBC super welterweight world champion, will defend her crown on October 4 against the legendary Cecilia Braekhus. Both fighters successfully completed the 30-day pre-fight weigh-in required by the WBC. Kozin weighed in at 71.7 kg, while Braekhus registered…...