The 99th Convention of the World Boxing Association (WBA) opened today with the first online convention in boxing history.

As always, the convention started with the General Assembly. It was mentioned that today starts the countdown toward the WBA’s 100-year anniversary taking place in Moscow in 2021.

President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza gave an inspiring speech to open the convention.

It was announced that Roberto Duran will be leaving the hospital today. Duran has contracted Covid-19. Continue reading “WBA Convention Notes, Day One”

By Gabriel F. Cordero

On Tuesday, a possible date was revealed for the third fight between WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) and Deontay Wilder (42-1-1, 41 KOs). December 19 is the proposed date Top Rank executive Brad Jacobs told Sky Sports. He is expecting there will be spectators in attendance with perhaps a 50% capacity by that point. As for a venue, no decisions have been made and no locations have been ruled out.

The fight was originally scheduled for July 18 and then October 3, but the dates have changed due to the widespread coronavirus pandemic.

The 99th Convention of the World Boxing Association (WBA) opened today with the first online convention in the history of our sport. On Day One, President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza and the rest of the board members will be discussing important current issues during the General Assembly.

“We worked on a lot of things in the gym. It was important for me to get the rounds in, and Sonny was a tough opponent,” said Saucedo afterward. “I am ready to take over the 140-pound division. Whatever opportunity comes my way, I will take advantage of it. Most importantly, I got rid of the ring rust and went 10 hard rounds.”

“I am a more disciplined fighter, but I’m still an aggressive fighter who goes for the knockout. That won’t change.” Continue reading “Saucedo decisions Fredrickson”

Heavyweight Carlos Takam (38-5-1, 28 KOs) will replace Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller in the ESPN main event on July 9 against Jerry Forrest (26-3, 20 KOs). There will still be a “Big Baby” on the card as unbeaten heavyweight Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (4-0, 4 KOs) will feature in the co-feature.

It was also announced that two-time world title challenger Jose “Chon” Zepeda (31-2, 25 KOs) will face Kendo Castaneda (17-1, 8 KOs) topping the July 7 ESPN card.

Heavyweight great Joe Louis’ record of 25 consecutive world title defenses has lasted for 72 years. Of course, when the “Brown Bomber” was fighting there was no female boxing. On August 15, undisputed women’s welterweight champion Cecilia Brækhus, who also has 25 defenses, will be looking to shatter Louis’ mark when she faces Jessica McCaskill (8-2 3 KOs) on DAZN.

By Mauricio Sulaiman, WBC President

Dear members of The WBC and the boxing family from around the world. We have found this memorable message from our Eternal President, Jose Sulaiman; We invite you to take three minutes of your time to listen and feel those words of wisdom which can very easily be applied to our lives today.

This is the inspiration for The WBC to carry on, this is the inspiration to have a Virtual Convention in August, we must get up and continue to search for our dreams and continue to service the world.

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