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The WBC honors the memory of champion Aram Amirkhanyan by delivering the Continental Americas belt to his family
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (202+ words) In an act charged with deep emotion and respect, the World Boxing Council held the posthumous delivery of the Continental Americas belt to the family of boxer Aram Amirkhanyan, who unfortunately lost his life in the military conflict between Russia…...
Valu Sazanami captures the OPBF lightweight title with an explosive technical knockout in Tokyo
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (175+ words) The historic Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, experienced another memorable day for women's boxing this past March 12. In a power-to-power duel, Japanese Valu Sazanami rose to glory by capturing the vacant lightweight title of the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation…...
Matchroom Boxing wins purse bid for WBC Flyweight unification bout between Ricardo Sandoval and Galal Yafai
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (287+ words) In a ceremony held this March 13, 2026, the World Boxing Council conducted the purse bid for the highly anticipated mandatory fight between the WBC World Flyweight Champion, Ricardo Sandoval, and the division's Interim Champion, Galal Yafai. The session was presided over…...
Weight of expectation as Gabriela Fundora and Viviana Ruiz clear the scale for their undisputed duel
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (270+ words) The final obstacle before the opening bell has been overcome with aplomb. marking the beginning of hostilities for the great gala at the Honda Center. Both warriors looked in impeccable physical condition, stopping the scale below the 112-pound limit, confirming…...
Where to watch Niyomtrong vs Iwata?
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (151+ words) After establishing himself as one of the most dominant champions in the lower weight classes, Thammanoon Niyomtrong will return to the ring to defend his WBC light flyweight world title against Japan's Shokichi Iwata. Thammanoon Niyomtrong holds a professional record…...
The WBC fondly remembers "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler on the 5th anniversary of his passing
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (306+ words) This March 13, 2026, marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest men to ever lace up a pair of gloves: "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler. Although the calendar shows that five years have gone by, for the WBC family…...
On This Day in Boxing History… March 13th
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (416+ words) On This Day in Boxing History" March 13th'World Boxing Council On This Day in Boxing History" March 13th 1993.- In one of the most dramatic and storied battles in the history of the lower weight classes, American Michael Carbajal knocked out the…...
Gabriela Fundora puts her All on the line against the dangerous Viviana Ruiz
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (282+ words) Gabriela Fundora puts her All on the line against the dangerous Viviana Ruiz'World Boxing Council Gabriela Fundora puts her All on the line against the dangerous Viviana Ruiz Women's boxing will experience one of its brightest nights at the Honda…...
Clash of Mexican Titans Zurdo and Benavidez
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (193+ words) The two Mexican six footers David "Red Flag" Benavidez and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez squared up, shook hands, embraced and showed respect, as David challenges Zurdo for his cruiserweight titles on May 2nd at the T Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, slap bang…...
Showdown in France for WBC Youth Glory
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (215+ words) On March 14, 2026, the historic city of Rouen, France, will serve as the battleground where local favorite Enzo Marguerite and Mexican standout Oswaldo Gonz'lez Huerta clash for the vacant WBC Youth World Super Welterweight Championship. This matchup represents a collision between…...