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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHALLENGE WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, LUB XYA HLI 19 Rau Las Vegas

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WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, LUB XYA HLI 19

WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian Fundora Rematches Australian Superstar Tim Tszyu in

Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Ntau! Mexican Star Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz Duels Hard-Hitting Angel Fierro in Can’t Miss Rematch of

Mexican Sluggers

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Former Two-Division Champion Brandon Figueroa Battles Top Contender Joet Gonzalez in PPV Opener at

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LAS VEGAS – June 3, 2025 -First ballot International Boxing Hall of FamerManny “Pacman” Pacquiaowill look to add another memorable highlight to his legendary career and become a world champion once again when he challenges the hard-hitting WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriosnyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 19 headlining a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The co-main event will see a rematch of 2024’s bloodiest fight as reigning WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian "Tus Towering Inferno" Fundorafaces Australian superstar and former world championTim Tszyu. Fundora and Tszyu combined for an unforgettable night in March 2024 as Tszyu fought through one of the most gruesome cuts in recent memory before eventually losing to Fundora by a narrow split-decision.

The stacked lineup features another sensational rematch as Mexican starIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzbattles the hard-hittingAngel Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Ntau, former two-division world championBrandon "The Hardubreak" Formueroasteps in against top contenderJoe Gonzalezfor 10-rounds of featherweight action that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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**MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS**

Despite a 17-year age gap between these two fighters, both are unified in their desire to deliver toe-to-toe action for boxing fans as the fighting pride of the PhilippinesManny Pacquiaoduels WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario BarriosHauv 12-puag ncig tseem ceeb.

Already owning a career that’s seen him earn more accolades than can be listed in print, Pacquiao can etch his name into another chapter of the history books by going straight from his Hall of Fame induction in June to a world championship-winning performance on July 19. In an era that’s seen superstars in their 40’s such as Tom Brady and LeBron James continue to excel at the highest levels, Pacquiao can break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history with a win over Barrios, after originally setting the mark at 40-years-old in his 2019 triumph over Keith Thurman.

The Filipino legend will have a tall task in front of him to achieve this feat, as the six-foot Barrios will bring a nearly seven-inch height advantage into his second defense of the WBC title. A two-division world champion, Barrios represents his Aztec heritage every time he enters the ring with an all-action style that’s delivered numerous electric clashes and which should combine with the always hard-charging Pacquiao for explosive action. Looking for a signature victory to separate himself from the other titleholders in boxing’s historic glamour division, Barrios will no doubt be keen to upend Pacquiao’s coronation when they square off on July 19.

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the one-time Boxing Writers Association of America’s Fighter of the Decade, Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 Kos), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. After serving two terms as Congressman, Pacquiao was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features victories over eight current Hall of Famers, xws li Oscar tsib La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao’s most recent run in the 147-pound division saw him dispatch of former four-division world champion Adrien Broner in January 2019, before defeating the then-undefeated and reigning WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman in July of that same year. Pacquiao’s triumph over Thurman saw him send Thurman to the canvas in round one, the first time Thurman had been down in his career, on his way to edging out a decision in a 2019 Fight of the Year contender. Pacquiao would come up short in his next contest, dropping a decision to late-replacement Yordenis Ugas, who stepped in on short notice to replace an injured Errol Spence Jr. nyob rau hauv lub yim hli ntuj 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,” said Pacquiao. “MGM Grand is like my second home in my career and it’s a place where I’ve had so many memorable fights, including my U.S. debut. The first title I ever won was a WBC title, and now I am back to fight for the WBC title once again. Mario Barrios is exactly the type of champion I like to fight, because he’s a real Mexican warrior like Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez. Come July 19, it’s going to be an amazing night for the fans.”

The 29-year-old Barrios (29-2-1, 18 Kos) stamped his place among the welterweight elite in September 2023 as he dropped former champion Yordenis Ugas twice to capture the interim belt by unanimous decision. Barrios followed that up by sending Fabian Maidana to the canvas as well on his way to another dominant decision victory, and was elevated to WBC Welterweight World Champion following the bout. His first defense of the title featured Barrios going toe-to-toe with Abel Ramos in one of 2024’s best fights in action that saw both men score knockdowns and that ultimately ended in a split-draw and Barrios retaining the belt.

Before his run at 147-pounds, Barrios was a world champion at 140-pounds, edging out Batyr Akhmedov in September 2019 with a clutch 12th-round knockdown that sealed his victory on the scorecards. Throughout his career, Barrios’ only two defeats have come against two of the era’s best fighters in five-time, three-division champion Gervonta Davis and former unified welterweight world champion Keith Thurman. Representing his native San Antonio, Texas, Barrios trains in Las Vegas with top trainer Bob Santos.

“Sharing the ring with a legend like Manny Pacquiao is an honor, but once the bell rings, nws yog tag nrho cov ua lag ua luam,” said Barrios. “I respect everything he’s done in the sport, but on July 19, I’m defending what’s mine. This isn’t just another fight — it’s a legacy fight not just for me but for all the Mexican fans as well. Beating Pacquiao puts my name in a different conversation. Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer for a reason. Nws tseem ceev, heev, and dangerous at all times. But I’m younger, I’m hungrier, and I’m the champion for a reason. I’m coming in with everything I’ve got. Fighting in Vegas is always special, but this event is a truly massive stage and I’m ready to show out for the world.”

**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. TIM TSZYU II**

Two of the top fighters in the stacked 154-pound division, WBC Welterweight Ntiaj Teb Sib TwSebastian "Tus Towering Inferno" FundoraThiab Australian SuperStarTim Tszyuwill meet in a 12-round rematch after their first fight saw Tszyu suffer a grisly cut in round three from an inadvertent Fundora elbow. The then WBO 154-pound champion Tszyu chose to fight on instead of bow out due to the cut, eventually losing his title, along with the then-vacant WBC belt, to Fundora by a close decision. Nyob rau lub Xya hli ntuj 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 Kos) rocketed to the top of the super welterweight division with that victory over Tszyu, and most recently made a successful title defense in March by knocking out top contender Chordale Booker in round four on Prime Video. A native of Coachella, California, Fundora notably showed his mettle in April 2022, battling the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin in an instant 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Despite both men hitting the canvas, Fundora stood tall in the end, prompting Lubin’s corner to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round. The 27-year-old has defeated a slew of contenders throughout his career, with his only defeat coming to Brian Mendoza in 2023. Fundora represents one of boxing’s most accomplished families, as he is trained by his father Freddy alongside his younger sister, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela. The two fighting Fundora’s are the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world championships.

“I’m more than happy to honor Tim’s rematch clause,” said Fundora. “I expect Tim to be in optimum condition. Fans should expect nothing but a very entertaining violent display.”

Tom qab 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 Kos) lose a second-straight bout to IBF 154-pound champion Bakhram Murtazaliev following the Fundora fight, the 30-year-old recently returned to action in April by stopping young contender Joey Spencer in round four in Australia. Tszyu came into the first Fundora fight off a red-hot 2023 campaign that saw him elevated to world champion at 154-pounds while defeating former world champion Tony Harrison, top contender Brian Mendoza and former title challenger Carlos Ocampo. A native of Sydney, Australia, Tszyu made his U.S debut against U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in March 2022, khwv tau ib qho kev txiav txim siab tsis muaj kev pom zoo. Tszyu grew up playing soccer, but soon gravitated toward boxing. The decision led to him following in the legendary footsteps of his father, Kostya, who was an undisputed 140-pound champion.

“You live for these moments in boxing,” said Tszyu. “I’m blessed to be going through it again — to rewrite the chapter. Even with the bad memories and demons from the first fight, this is what growth means as a human being. I can go through hell and come back on top. This time I’ve got a full 12-week camp focused on Fundora — not a few days’ notice — and I’m bringing that intensity. I’ve got a little place set aside for that green belt. I’m ready to go get it.”

**ISAAC CRUZ VS. ANGEL FIERRO II**

In another greatly anticipated rematch, hard-charging Mexican fan-favoriteIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzwill step in once again against his power-punching countrymanIsaac Fierroas they meet in a 12-round super lightweight rematch. In their first matchup, Cruz and Fierro fought nip-and-tuck over 10 high-octane rounds that saw them combine to throw over 1400 punches, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 rau 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, tsaws 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Ntoo khaub lig (27-3-1, 18 Kos) became a world champion in March 2024 as he hurt Rolly Romero badly in round one before eventually ending the fight in round eight via TKO to claim the WBA title. Uas nyuam qhuav, Cruz bounced back from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by out-slugging countryman Fierro in that decision triumph in February. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October before adding dominant decisions over Francisco Vargas and Jose Matias Romero. This rise led to the 26-year-old challenging undefeated superstar Gervonta Davis in December 2021, a fight that saw Cruz lose by decision to become just the second fighter at the time to see the final bell against Davis. Trained by his father Isaac Cruz Sr., Cruz also owns stoppage wins over former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa and veteran contender Eduardo Ramirez, in addition to a 12-round decision over the then-unbeaten Giovanni Cabrera.

“I’m looking forward to fighting Angel Fierro again,"Hais tias Cruz. “I know that I won the first fight, but I feel that I can do even better this time around. This is going to be more of the Mexican style boxing that fans want to see. I fight for the fans and I can’t wait to give them more action on July 19.”

Originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 Kos) now fights out of San Diego and has made a name for himself with his aggressive style and power punching prowess. The 26-year-old has fought professionally since 2015 and was undefeated in his first 17 outings. He announced his presence as a world contender in 2021 with a career-best victory as he rose from the canvas to stop former world champion Alberto Machado in round six. Prior to the Cruz fight, Fierro had a three-fight winning streak snapped when he lost a June decision against Alfredo Santiago, with the only other loss of Fierro’s career coming via split-decision in January 2020 against Alex Martin. The February 1 fight against Cruz marked Fierro’s third career fight stateside, and his first since a majority draw against Juan Carlos Burgos in March 2022.

“It is an honor to be fighting at MGM Grand where my idol Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. had so many fights,"Hais Fierro. “I will honor him by again showing real Mexican style boxing for the world. I feel that I beat ‘Pitbull’ in the first fight and I’m gonna prove it the second time around. Kuv los mus yeej!"

**BRANDON FIGUEROA VS. JOET GONZALEZ**

One of the sport’s premier action fighters, former two-division championBrandon "The Hardubreak" Formueroawill return to action against top contenderJoe Gonzalez in a 10-round featherweight attraction that will see the winner vaulted back into the world title picture.

28-xyoo-laus figuero (25-2-1, 19 Kos) will look to bounce back after losing his 126-pound title by decision in his February rematch against Stephen Fulton Jr. Figueroa had been elevated to WBC Featherweight World Champion before the fight, after Rey Vargas was declared champion in recess. Figueroa won the Interim WBC Featherweight Title in a 2023 Fight of the Year contender that saw him score a unanimous decision over former champion Mark Magsayo. He returned last May to successfully defend his interim title with a ninth-round knockout of former champion Jessie Magdaleno, increasing his winning streak at the time to three straight. A native of Weslaco, Texas, Figueroa’s relentless pressure and youthful enthusiasm helped him become the first person to defeat former two-division champion Luis Nery in their May 2021 championship clash, as he stopped Nery with a body shot in round seven. Figueroa added to his family’s legacy by capturing the WBC 122-pound world title against Nery, joining his brother Omar Figueroa Jr., who previously held the WBC Lightweight World Championship.

“I’m training in L.A. now with Manny Robles and everything has been going great,” said Figueroa. “I expect a great fight and that I won’t have to look for him to make an exciting fight for the fans. So expect an all-action throwdown. I feel like I owe it to my fans after my last performance. I just want to be more active this year and give the fans more of ‘The Heartbreaker’.”

Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Los Angeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 Kos) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 nrog 23 ncaj victories, earning a world title shot against Shakur Stevenson in 2019 that he would ultimately drop by decision. Gonzalez would go on to challenge for featherweight world titles two more times, losing decisions to Emanuel Navarrete in October 2021 and Luis Alberto Lopez in September 2023. Gonzalez was a sensational and accomplished amateur fighter, with his resume including two victories over Gervonta Davis.

“This is a new opportunity for me and I plan to put on a great fight against a very tough opponent in Brandon Figueroa,"Hais tias Gonzalez. “I’m training very hard like I always do and the fans are going to get an exciting fight and a memorable show. We’re both warriors showing up to win that night, so expect fireworks.”

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QUOTES FROM TODAY’S “HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT” VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE

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USBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLIST BRANDON MOORE TO FACE UNDEFEATED & DANGEROUS STANLEY WRIGHT IN MAIN EVENT CLASH OF AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHTS

UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION FRANCHÓN CREWS-DEZURN TO DEFEND HER TITLES
NTXIV, RISING CONTENDERS JOSHUA JAMES PAGAN, JOSEPH HICKS, DA’VELLE SMITH
AND MORE IN SEPARATE BOUTS


DETROIT (Tej zaum 30, 2025) - Salita Promotions will present an electrifying night of fights on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 6, nyob rau ntawm lub Xa Pob Zeb Resort Twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau hauv Verona, NY, raws li ib feem ntawm International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. This highly anticipated event, hu ua “Hall of Fame Fight Night,” will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN and is promoted in collaboration with ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT, the dynamic digital content platform led by boxing legend Lwm Ward.

The event is headlined by USBA American heavyweight titlistBrandon Moore(17-1, 10 Kos), who will square off against the undefeatedStanley Wright(14-0, 11 Kos). Moore is entering the fight after a victory over previously undefeated Skylar Lacy, while Wright is coming off a major upset victory over previously undefeated heavyweight standout Jeremiah Milton. This clash pits two of the best rising American heavyweights, both eager to carve their names into boxing history.

Ahead of the momentous weekend for boxing and a talent-stacked event on June 6, Salita Promotions PresidentDmitry salita and competitors including Brandon Moore, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, thiabYausua James pagan joinedALL THE SMOKE FIGHT'SAK Reyes for a virtual press conference.

Tickets on sale now atTicketmaster.


Dmitriy Salita – President of Salita Promotions

“It’s an honor to promote this year’s International Boxing Hall of Fame event—a card that truly reflects the full spectrum of the sport, featuring champions, top contenders, rising prospects, and future Hall of Famers like Franchón Crews, a true pioneer in women’s boxing.”

“I grew up in this sport. Boxing isn’t just my profession it’s my passion. I approach every event and matchup with the enthusiasm of a fan and the passion of a boxer. Having been a fighter signed to some of the biggest promotions and now working as a promoter for over a decade, I’ve gained a unique perspective. I believe that experience, paired with a deep love for the game, gives me the tools to help elevate the sport in new and meaningful ways.”

“We’re in the midst of an exciting transition in boxing, and innovation is key. That’s why we’re trying new things—like partnering with ALL THE SMOKE—to bring fans closer to the stories, personalities, and journeys that define boxing. Our vision is to be inclusive, collaborative, and to grow the sport for the fans and give the best of opportunities to the fighters we promote.”

Brandon Moore – USBA American heavyweight titlist

“This is a humongous opportunity. I’ve been training for this since February. Not that I knew this was coming but I knew an opportunity of any kind would show up. I know this event is going to be big time and there will be lots of legends there, so I am planning on looking sharp and ready to go against Stanley Wright. He just had an upset win against Jeremiah Milton, so I am taking him extremely seriously. Wright is an undefeated fighter, so I need to give him his first L.”

“I’m a bigger sized heavyweight myself, and I’ve fought bigger heavyweights before. Wright will just be another guy in the totem pole. I just need to move my feet, hit him with that jab, thiab saib zoo ua nws. He’s coming to hit hard so I know what he’s coming to do. I just need to stay focused, keep my chin down, and keep hitting him with that jab.”

“June 6 I’m coming in extremely sharp. Of course I want the knockout, I want it badly. But it’s about being sharp and getting the win. I always want the knockout, but the main focus is staying smart. If I do that, the knockouts will come. They always come.”

Franchón Crews-Dezurn – WBC and WBA Unified Super Middleweight World Champion

“I’m from the bottom so I’m not a stranger to hard work and working for what I want. An opportunity came to work with Salita Promotions, and it made sense. As you can see, women’s boxing is coming to the forefront and there are now a lot of women getting great opportunities. Myself as a pioneer, of course I wanted to get into that mix. Salita just signed two more middleweights so there are no shortage of fights for me here.”

“Boxing is my stage. My first love before boxing was music. The way the universe had it, boxing became my stage and platform. But it all works together. I’m a creator. I express myself through music, boxing, and fashion. When I made my professional debut against Claressa Shields, I walked out to my original music and my original outfit.”

“Boxing is life. I take it very seriously because I’m old school. I’m old enough to know, young enough to learn. I don’t play because you can lose your life in boxing. I’m pushing through a lot of things to make the most out of this opportunity.”

Joshua James Pagan – Undefeated lightweight prospect

“There are a lot of great fighters out there in or around my division. There are a few fighters that are on my radar, including Giovanni Marquez. He’s very talented, tough and durable. Floyd Schofield is another fighter I have on my radar. I want to fight them all.”

“It’s a blessing to be fighting on this card. I grew up watching Manny Pacquiao and Michael Nunn. There are a lot of big names being inducted into the hall of fame. I’m excited to show my skillset and hopefully be in their position one day and make it to the hall of fame.”

“Everyone should expect a great performance from me next Friday. I’ve been focused and had a great training camp in Puerto Rico. I’m ready to put it all to good use on June 6.”

“I’m focused on my fight right now against James Bernadin. I can’t overlook him. Tom qab no sib ntaus, I’ll talk to my team to see what’s next.”

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World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers who want to participate in its competitions

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Tej zaum 30, 2025) — World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing, to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that want to take part in its competitions. The introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on “Sex, Age and Weight” to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women.

The policy is in the final stages of development and has been crafted by a specially convened Working Group of the World Boxing Medical and Anti-Doping Committee, which has examined data and medical evidence from an extensive range of sources and consulted widely with other sports and experts across the world.

In light of plans to introduce this policy and the particular circumstances surrounding some boxers that competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic ua si, World Boxing has written to the Algerian Boxing Federation to inform it that Imane Khelif will not be allowed to participate in the female category at the Eindhoven Box Cup or any World Boxing event until Imane Khelif undergoes sex testing.

This decision reflects concerns over the safety and wellbeing of all boxers, including Imane Khelif, and aims to protect the mental and physical health of all participants in light of some of the reactions that have been expressed in relation to the boxer’s potential participation at the Eindhoven Box Cup.

The letter sent by World Boxing to the Algerian Boxing Federation on May 30, 2025, states:

“Imane Khelif may not participate in the female category at the Eindhoven Box Cup, 5-10 Lub rau hli ntuj 2025 and any World Boxing event until Imane Khelif undergoes genetic sex screening in accordance with World Boxing’s rules and testing procedures.

“In accordance with the World Boxing Statutes, amendments to the Competition Rules are typically made by Congress. Txawm li cas los, under special or emergency circumstances, the World Boxing Executive Board holds the authority to make immediate amendments when a rule is deemed no longer functional or when evolving conditions necessitate a change.

“In May 2025, the Executive Board exercised this authority and adopted new eligibility criteria for participation in sex-specific boxing categories. These new eligibility rules were developed with the express purpose of safeguarding athletes in combat sports, particularly given the physical risks associated with Olympic-style boxing.

“Please be advised that, per World Boxing policy, “…in the event the athlete’s sex certification is challenged by the athlete’s federation or by World Boxing, the athlete shall be ineligible to compete until the dispute is resolved…”

This decision is designed solely to ensure the health and safety of all participants in World Boxing competitions (including Imane Khelif) and is not deemed to in any way prejudge the outcome of any testing that will be introduced as part of the new policy on “Sex, Age and Weight”.

World Boxing’s new policy and the introduction of testing will mean that all athletes over the age of 18 that want to participate in a World Boxing owned or sanctioned competition will need to undergo a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) genetic test to determine their sex at birth and their eligibility to compete.

The PCR test is a laboratory technique used to detect specific genetic material, in this case the SRY gene, that reveals the presence of the Y chromosome, which is an indicator of biological sex. The test can be conducted by nasal/mouth swab, saliva or blood.

Athletes that are deemed to be male at birth, as evidenced by the presence of Y chromosome genetic material (the SRY gene) or with a difference of sexual development (DSD) where male androgenization occurs, will be eligible to compete in the male category.

Athletes that are deemed to be female at birth, as evidenced by the presence of XX chromosomes or the absence of Y chromosome genetic material (the SRY gene) or with a DSD where male androgenization does not occur, will be eligible to compete in the female category.

World Boxing respects the dignity of all individuals and its overriding priority is to ensure safety and competitive fairness to all athletes. To do this, it is essential that strict categories, determined by sex are maintained and enforced, and means that World Boxing will only operate competitions for athletes categorized as male or female.

Under the new policy, National Federations will be responsible for testing and will be required to confirm the sex of their athletes when entering them into World Boxing competitions by providing a certification of their chromosomal sex, as determined by a PCR test.

A failure to provide certification of the chromosomal sex of an athlete or the provision of a false certification, will render the athlete ineligible to compete and may lead to sanctions against the athlete and/or the athlete’s National Federation.

Where test results for boxers that want to compete in the female category reveal Y chromosome genetic material and a potential DSD, the initial screenings will be referred to independent clinical specialists for genetic screening, hormonal profiles, anatomical examination or other valuation of endocrine profiles by medical specialists.

As part of its new policy World Boxing will reserve the right to do genetic sex screening on new or existing athlete samples to confirm certification.

The policy will include an appeals process. Support will be offered to any boxers that provide an adverse test result.

The new “Sex, Age and Weight” policy will come into force from July 1, 2025.

World Boxing was launched in April 2023 with a mission to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement. It held its first formal meeting with the IOC in May 2024 and on February 25, 2025, it was granted provisional recognition by the IOC as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at world level. Rau Lub peb hlis ntuj 20, 2025, the IOC confirmed that boxing has been restored to the sport program for LA28.

Further information on World Boxing is available atwww.worldboxing.org.

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Kev Ntaus Pob Ua Si Hnub So: UFC Vegas 107 & Boxing Showcase

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Los ntawm: Nplua nuj Bergeron

Lub asthiv no muaj ntau yam ua tau txiav txim siab thoob plaws ob qho sib xyaw sib xyaw thiab ntaus pob, Nrog UFC Vegas 107 headlined los ntawm Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber noj Center Theem Ua ke ke nrog cov npav Boxing.

UFC Vegas 107: Blanchfield VS. Tus txiav plaub hau – Tej zaum 31, 2025

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Erin Blanchfield nkag mus rau hauv kev sib tw no yog ib qho ntawm cov txiv ntoo uas muaj peev xwm tshaj plaws hauv cov poj niam ya caj dab ya. Lub npe hu rau nws txoj kev ua kom muaj kev txom nyem hauv av thiab cuav ua ntej, Blanchfield tau tsim nws lub koob npe nrov ntawm cov txheej txheem ua yeeb yam uas qhia txog nws Brazilian txoj siv sia muaj txiaj ntsig. Nws txoj kev sib cav hauv paus tso cai rau nws los yuam kom sib ntaus ua qhov chaw, feem ntau cuam tshuam nrog cov neeg sib tw nrog nws tus tswj kev sib sau thiab kev txhawb nqa.

Blanchfield txoj kev tawm tsam tau hloov zuj zus thoob plaws hauv nws UFC. Thaum nws kuj yuav tsis muaj lub zog knockout loj, Qhov nws techning thiab muaj peev xwm teeb tsa cov takedowns los ntawm kev sib pauv hloov ua rau nws muaj kev hem thawj zoo. Nws sab saum toj-theem Cardio muab nws zoo sib xws, Tso cai rau nws kom tswj siab thoob plaws peb-puag ncig.

Maycee Barber sawv cev rau kislas, tawg heev ntawm cov yoov plaub kab sib luag. “Lub neej yav tom ntej” Tawg nyob rau hauv qhov chaw nrog dynamic ciav thiab txhoj puab heev. Nws kis las kis las yog qhov tsis lees paub - kev tiv thaiv kev tiv thaiv tawg, Ntse Boxing sib txuas ua ke, thiab lub peev xwm los tsim lub zog hauv kev sib pauv luv.

Barber cov kev hloov pauv raws li tus neeg tua rog tau txais txiaj ntsig. Cov Txheej Txheem Ua Haujlwm Thaum Ntxov Qhia Txog Cov Lus Qhia Txog Nws Tus Kheej thiab qhov tseem ceeb ntawm kev ntaus IQ, ua rau kom ntau ntsuas cov txheej txheem hauv kev sib tw tsis ntev los no. Nws striking diversity, suav nrog kev ncaws tawm zoo thiab lub hauv caug, muab ntau yam riam phom los hem cov neeg sib tw. Cov lus nug tseem yuav txawm tias muaj kev tiv thaiv Jakedown tuaj yeem tiv thaiv blanchfields ua rau kev tawm tsam.

Tactical puas tsuaj: Cov matchup no nthuav qhia ib qho classic Grapper piv rau striker dynamic. Blanchfield yuav saib kom kaw qhov deb, Kev Ruaj Ntseg Takedowns, thiab tswj txoj hauj lwm thaum mus yos hav zoov rau kev xa tawm. Barber txoj kev vam meej yog nyob ntawm kev tswj kom muaj kev nyiam nyob deb, stuffing takedown sim, thiab unreathing sib xyaw ua ke thaum lub sijhawm sib pauv me nyuam.

Lub ntsiab lus tseem ceeb uas yuav tau sib ntaus sib tua hauv nws txoj kev sib ntaus yuav yog Barber lub peev xwm los tsim scrambles thiab kuj taug kev rov qab thaum coj mus. Yog tias nws tuaj yeem hloov mus rau nws ob txhais taw, Nws cov kev tshaj tawm txawv txav ntxiv tau tshaj tawm. Sib tham, Yog blanchfield tuaj yeem tsim lub zog tswj lub hauv paus, nws qhov kev ua txhaum thiab kev ua yeeb yam thiab-phaus yuav ua pov thawj kev txiav txim siab.

Co-Main kev tshwm sim: Lub teeb yuag sib tsoo sib tsoo

MATEUSZ GAMROT FACES Ludovit Klein hauv ib lub teeb yuag yuag uas tuaj yeem muaj kev cuam tshuam nrog ob tus neeg sib ntaus sib tua.

Mateusz gamrot sawv cev rau ib qho ntawm cov teeb yuag tshaj plaws sab nraud ntawm kev faib cov lus tseem ceeb. Polish tub rog ua ke sib txuas nrog cov qib elite-qib nrog kev sib cav sib ceg nrog cov kev phom sij. Nws cov peev txheej grappling hais lus rau lawv tus kheej - ntau cov ntawv xa tawm thiab kev tswj hwm kev tswj hwm ntawm kev ua si hauv av.

Gamrot txoj kev ntaus nrig tau tsim mus rau hauv kev hem thawj. Nws lub thawv sib txuas ua ke, tshwj xeeb yog nws jab-hla ua ntu zus, Teeb tsa cov sijhawm thaum ua kom cov neeg sib tw ncaj ncees ntawm ko taw. Nws tus mob tso cai rau nws los tswj kev sib tw grueling uas feem ntau ua rau cov neeg tawm tsam tom qab.

Ludovit Klein Coj tus neeg nyob hauv European ncaws pob thiab txhim kho kev tiv thaiv kev tiv thaiv. Nws striking ntws tawm ib txwm muaj, nrog kev ua tau zoo heev thiab xuas tes ua ke uas tuaj yeem teeb meem ib tus neeg sib ntaus. Klein qhov kev ua yeeb yam tsis ntev los no muaj showcased txhim kho cov kws tiv thaiv kev tiv thaiv thiab kev siv lub peev xwm.

Lub Slovakian txoj kev mus yeej cuam tshuam nrog kev sib ntaus sib tua sawv thiab ua haujlwm gamrot nyob rau hauv kev sib pauv khiav. Nws ntim thiab ntau haiv neeg tuaj yeem nthuav tawm kev puas tsuaj ntau dua peb ncig yog tias nws tuaj yeem cuam tshuam kev hem thawj.

Sib Ntaus Tsom: Gamrot nkag mus raws li kev sib tw sib tw nyiam raws li nws cov txiaj ntsig grappling thiab tag nrho cov kev kawm. Klein's Diking Poses Raug Tsim Nyog, Tab sis nws lub peev xwm tiv thaiv takedowns xwm yeem yuav txiav txim siab sib ntaus sib tua. Cia siab tias Gamrot los sib xyaw ua ke nrog kev sib txuas nrog kev tawm tsam, Thaum Klein zoo li counter thiab tswj qhov deb.

Lub Teeb Hnyav Hnyav: Lub zog sib ntsib cov txheej txheem

Dustin Jacoby ntsib Bruno lopes nyob rau hauv lub teeb kev sib tw hnyav sib tw freuring sib txawv thiab kev paub qib.

Dustin Jacoby Coj cov kev sib tw sib txawv thiab cov kev sib tw UFC-qib sib tw. Nws txoj kev sib tw ua rau cov txheej txheem huv thiab sib ntaus sib tua-sib ntaus sib tua. Jacoby nyuam qhuav ua tau pom kev txhim kho kev tiv thaiv kev tiv thaiv thiab kev paub hauv av, Hais Txog Yav Tom Ntej Cov Txom Nyem.

Nws cov kab ke pib tom qab txhais lus zoo mma, nrog kev sib tua ua tau zoo heev thiab cov khoom sib txawv-striking. Jacoby txhais ceg ncaws thiab ntaus ua ke ua ke tuaj yeem cia kev puas tsuaj sai sai vim muaj kev sib tw sib txuas.

Bruno lopes sawv cev rau kev ua kom muaj txiaj ntsig loj crazilian kev txawj ntse. Nws grappling puag thiab xa kev hem thawj ua rau lwm txoj kev yeej dhau ntawm kev sib pauv sib pauv. Lopes’ kev tsim txom thiab txaus siab rau kev sib pauv ua rau nws txaus ntshai thoob plaws kev sib ntaus.

Tus Brazilian txoj kev tawm tsam tau qhia txhim kho, Txawm hais tias nws nyiam mus rau kev sib pauv tsiaj qus tuaj yeem tsim cov hauv kev rau cov kev ua haujlwm zoo li Jacoby mus peev.

Kev Noj Qab Haus Rau Sij Hawm

Zachary Resse ntsib lub ntsej muag Dusko todorovic nyob rau hauv ib tug underweight sib ceg ntawm kev txhim kho kev cia siab ua yeeb yam.

Zachary resse tau qhia flashes ntawm cov peev xwm nrog kev txawj sib npaug thiab txhim kho kev sib ntaus IQ. Nws txoj kev ntaus lub hauv paus muab lub hauv paus, Thaum nws striking txuas ntxiv txhim kho. Resse muaj peev xwm sib xyaw nrog cov khoom sib xyaw nrog cov tw tawm tsam.

Dusko todorovic coj kev paub European thiab knockout fais fab. Cov Serbian's Boxing sib xyaw ua ke thiab txee-striking muaj peev xwm ua rau nws txaus ntshai hauv kev sib pauv. Nws cov kws muaj txuj ci tiv thaiv tab sis qhia chav qhia txog kev txhim kho tiv thaiv cov neeg siv zog tsis tu ncua.

Cov Ntawv Ua Ntej Daim Npav Ua Ntej

Ya yaam nkaus xwb: Brazilian showdown

Jafel Filho Squares tawm tawm tsam Allan Nasciqueo nyob rau hauv cov kev txiav txim ya tawm ya, Sawv cev sib tsoo ntawm Brazilian cov neeg sib ntaus sib tua nrog cov khoom siv sib txawv.

Filho's Grappling-Hnyav Txoj Kev Sib Txawv Nrog Nasciqueo cov kev txawj sib npaug ntau dua. Ob tug neeg sib ntaus sib tua sawv cev rau qhov tob ntawm Brazil's Brozil's Backweight Talent pas dej Pas dej thiab yuav saib cov lus uas muaj kev ua yeeb yam zoo.

Cov Poj Niam Bantamweightightight: Muaj VS. Kev hluas

Ketlen Vieira ntsib MACE CHAINSON NYOB RAU HAUV COV PAUV BANTAMWES, ua ke ib tug qub lub npe sib tw tiv thaiv tus ncaws pob sib cav sib ceg.

Vieira cov kev paub ntawm cov neeg siab tshaj plaws ntawm cov poj niam Bantamweight tau muab cov khoom muaj nuj nqis zoo rau kev npaj sib tw-qib kev npaj. Nws txoj kev tawm tsam thiab cov pa ua kom nws ua tiav kev hem thawj ntawm 135 phaus.

Chaiasson cov khoom plig kis las thiab txhim kho cov txheej txheem qhia cov ntsiab lus tseem ceeb. Nws lub peev xwm los hloov kho ib nrab thiab kev hloov kho kom tsim nyog tuaj yeem ua pov thawj kev ceeb toom tawm tsam ib tus qub tub rog zoo li Vieira.

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Hnub Saturday Hmo Hmo: Tsob Nroj Rov Qab

Caleb cog cov ntsej muag jose armando resendiz rau hnub Saturday, Tej zaum 31, 2025, khij tus qub super nqus tus yeej rov qab los ua. Cov hneev no yuav tau tshaj tawm ntawm Amazon Prime los ntawm Las Vegas, Nevada.

Caleb tsob nroj sawv cev rau ib qho ntawm kev ntaus ntawv ntau tshaj plaws. Tus qub. Nroj Jab Jab los tsim kom muaj kev deb thiab sijhawm, Thaum nws ko taw ua rau tsim cov ces kaum rau kev tawm tsam.

Kev cog qoob loo tsis ntev los no tawm tsam Canelo Alvarez muab ib txoj kev kawm muaj nqis muaj txiaj ntsig hauv kev ua kev sib tw-qib qib kev hloov kho. Nws lub peev xwm los ua cov lus qhia tau kawm los ntawm kev sib tw ntawd thiab tswj nws cov txiaj ntsig kev zoo yuav yog qhov tseem ceeb txav mus rau tom ntej.

Jose Armando resendiz nkag los ua lub neej underdog nrog cov muaj peev xwm chim siab. Nws lub siab-hnyav sib ntaus style thiab txaus siab rau kev sib txuas ua ke tuaj yeem tsim teeb meem rau ib tus neeg sib ntaus uas nyiam ua haujlwm nyob deb.

Resendiz txoj kev vam meej yog nyob ntawm kev kaw deb, Roughing cog rau sab hauv, thiab ua rau cov sib ntaus lawm dab tuag. Nws tus mob thiab muaj peev xwm los tswj kev siab thoob plaws siab yuav txiav txim siab nws txoj kev chim siab.

Jermall Charlo rov qab los

Jermall Charla Faces Thomas Lamanna hauv dab tsi cim qhov rov qab los ntawm ib qho ntawm kev ntaus ntawv nruab nrab. Charlo qhov kev qhaj ntawv ntxiv los ntawm kev sib tw ua haujlwm kom muaj xeb ntiv nplhaib thiab sijhawm.

Jermall Charlo muaj cov neeg tseem ceeb-qib fais fab thiab kev muaj peev xwm boxing. Nws sab laug nuv tuaj yeem xaus sib ntaus tam sim ntawd, Thaum nws cov kev txawj tag nrho teeb tsa nws ntawm cov txuj ci zoo tshaj plaws. Kev poob ntev ua rau muaj kev tsis txaus ntseeg txog nws daim ntawv tam sim no thiab kev txhawb zog.

Charlo lub jab teev lub hwj huam kev txhaj tshuaj tau zoo, thiab nws lub peev xwm tawm tsam zoo ntawm cov khoom ua rau nws muaj ntau yam. Nws txoj kev xaiv kev sib tw rov qab qhia kom paub ua tib zoo kom rov qab mus rau kev ua si-theem.

Thomas LaManna muab ib tus nrog sib ntaus haum rau Charlo lub rov qab los. Nws lub durability thiab txaus siab koom tes yuav tsum muab kev ntsuas txaus yam tsis muaj kev pheej hmoo ntau rau cov kev sib tw rov qab.

Rising crossending nkaus

KYRONE DAVIS ntsib Yoenli Hernandez hauv kev txhawb nqa uas yuav cuam tshuam rau cov chav kawm zoo nyob rau yav tom ntej hauv lawv cov chav kawm yuag.

Davis sawv cev rau American Boxing's txhim kho kev txawj ntse raj xa hluav taws xob, Nrog kev txawj ntse thiab txhim kho lub zog. Nws tus thawj coj yav dhau los muab lub hauv paus ruaj khov rau kev ua tiav.

Hernandez coj kev paub thoob ntiaj teb thiab cov pov thawj tsis ntev. Nws lub peev xwm los hloov kho thaum nruab nrab thiab tsim txiaj thiab tus nrog sib ntaus ua yuam kev ua rau nws muaj kev phom sij rau nws.

Hnub Friday Hmo ntuj

Manuel Gallegos Face Khalil COe rau hnub Friday, Tej zaum 30, 2025, Los ntawm Guadalajara, Mexico, ncaws tawm rau hnub so lub thawv. Cov kab no yuav muaj nyob ntawm Dazn.

Lub chaw thoob ntiaj teb muab cov huab cua zoo tshaj plaws rau kev sib tw. Ob leeg sib ntaus sib tua nkag mus nrog cov ntsiab lus los ua pov thawj thiab cov cib fim los tsim lawv tus kheej hauv lawv txoj kev sib cais.

Saib cov ntaub ntawv thiab cov kev cia siab

UFC Vegas 107 Cov ntsiab lus

Daim npav tseem ceeb pib ntawm 9 p.m. ET ntawm ESPN / ESPN +, nrog kev ua ntej pib ntawm 6 p.m. Thiab lwm yam ntawm ESPN +. Cov chaw APEX muab cov chaw sib txuam uas feem ntau ua rau muaj kev lom zem vim cov neeg tua neeg thiab kaum cov lus qhia kom meej meej.

Daim npav qhov tob qhia tau muaj peev xwm rau ntau yam kev ua tau zoo tshaj plaws, Raws li UFC cov xwm txheej ntawm apex nquag muab nqi zog txaus siab ua yeeb yam nrog kev txhawb zog nyiaj txiag.

Boxing Xov Xwm

Cov txheej xwm boxing span ntau lub platform thiab lub sij hawm aav. Hnub Saturday lub ntsiab ntawv loj pib pib ntawm 8:00 PM est ntawm Amazon Prime, Thaum hnub Friday kev ua si ntws ntawm Dazn.

Kev tsom xam thiab twv

UFC Vegas 107 Chaw saib xyuas

Blanchfield VS. Barber lub ntsiab tseem ceeb sawv cev rau txoj kev muaj peev xwm eliminator muaj peev xwm nyob rau hauv cov poj niam ya tawm. Ob qho tib si fighters zaum ze kev sib tw sib tw, Ua cov bout tseem ceeb heev rau yav tom ntej cov npe txhaj tshuaj tiv thaiv.

Blanchfation cov kev sib tsoo zoo tshwm sim tseem ceeb ntawm cov ntawv, Tab sis barber kis las kis las thiab txhim kho kev sib ntaus IQ tuaj yeem tsim kev sib tw sib tw. Kev tawm tsam yuav tshwm sim los rau Barber's Takedown Kws tiv thaiv thiab muaj peev xwm tsim kev puas tsuaj thaum lub sijhawm sawv ntsug.

Qhov kev tshwm sim co-main ntawm gamrot thiab Klein muab kev sib txawv zoo tshaj plaws. Gamrot txoj kev sib cav yuav tsum ua pov thawj kev txiav txim tshwj tsis yog Klein tuaj yeem siv cov gameplan zoo meej ntawm kev tswj hwm kev deb thiab ua kom muaj kev tiv thaiv.

Kev Ntsuam Xyuas Boxing

Cog tus neeg cog ntawv piv txog cov paj tseem ceeb rau kev ntaus kiv cua. Nws cov kev txawj ntse nyob twj ywm-theem, tab sis cov lus nug txog kev mob siab thiab ua raws lub sijhawm ua raws li Canelo yeej tsim intrigue.

Charlo's rov qab los ua qhov tsis paub txog vim nws txoj kev qhaj ntawv ntxiv. Nws lub peev xwm ntuj muaj txuj ci tiv thaiv Lamanna, Tab sis Nplhaib Rust thiab Sij Hawm Cov Teeb Meem tuaj yeem tsim lub sijhawm sib tw.

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Sampson Boxing Signs Openly Gay South American Boxer Oscar Bonifacino to Promotional Contract

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Tej zaum 29, 2025 – Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz proudly announces the signing of super featherweight prospect Oscar “La Bestia” Bonifacino, South America’s first openly gay male professional boxer.

Bonifacino (1-0, 1 KO), a 21-year-old from Maldonado on the Southern Coast of Uruguay, started boxing four years ago to escape the homophobic violence he was suffering and immediately began showing a talent for the sport.

“I had already been hurt a couple of times, and I was having problems on the street,” recalled Bonifacino. “Boxing was my way of channeling all my anger.”

Trained from the start by Coach Elizabeth Cabrera at Knockoutcentro Gym, Bonifacino is a counterpuncher with the ability to be explosive when needed. He made his successful professional debut last February with a second-round knockout over countryman Matias Agustin Gabrielli.

“Signing with Sampson was the best thing that could happen to me,” added Bonifacino. “Through my quest to be world champion, he can help my story reach all those who need it to be free and not judged. I fight for all those who at some point could not raise their voices and I will always be grateful to Sampson for giving me the opportunity.”

“I am very proud to be helping this young man fight for himself and for the bullied and oppressed people whose stories he knows only too well,” said Sampson Lewkowicz, known best for his ability to spot hidden fistic talent in uncommon places. “Oscar is a terrific role model for boxing with an incredible story of fighting your way out of hard times. I am proud to be his promoter.”

Bonifacino is currently in training camp in Montevideo, preparing for his next fight, Lub rau hli ntuj 13, live on TyC Sports from Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of the WBA’s Annual KO Drugs Festival.
Hais txog Sampson Boxing Sampson Boxing muaj promotional cov neeg koom tes thoob plaws North thiab South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America. Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN, VS., HMA LIAB, Fox Sports and several international networks. Yog xav paub ntxiv, mus ntsibsampsonboxing.com.
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Approval of 17 new applications sees membership of World Boxing Surpass 100 National Federations

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — World Boxing has surpassed the landmark of 100 members after its Executive Board approved the applications of 17 National Federations, bringing its total to 106 lub teb chaws.

The latest cohort of countries to join World Boxing features some of the most famous and successful countries in Olympic-style boxing and includes Cuba, which has won 41 gold medals in the ring in 16 Games since it first competed at Rome 1960. Cuba is joined by Ireland, where boxing is by far the country’s most successful Olympic sport and accounts for 19 ntawm lub 42 medals it has won since 1924.

It means that (with the exception of Russia and the Soviet Union) World Boxing’s membership now includes the 10 most successful countries of all time in Olympic boxing and 10 of the top 11 medal winning countries from Paris 2024.

The full list of the National Federations that have had their applications approved is:

1. Afghanistan National Boxing Federation

2. Austrian Boxing Federation

3. The Boxing Federation of Azerbaijan

4. Chilean Boxing Federation

5. Colombia Boxing Federation

6. Cuban Boxing Federation

7. Irish Athletic Boxing Association

8. Hong Kong Boxing Federation

9. Lebanese Boxing Federation

10. Macao Boxing Federation

11. Mauritius Boxing Federation

12. Federacion Mexicana De Boxeo

13. Royal Spanish Boxing Federation

14. Saudi Boxing Federation

15. Uganda Boxing Federation

16. United Arab Emirates Boxing Federation

17. Venezuela Boxing Federation

Lub 17 National Federations that have had their applications approved are eligible to enter teams into the World Boxing Championships 2025 nyob rau hauv Liverpool, Cuaj hlis 4-14, 2025.

The President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, hais tias: “To have surpassed the landmark of 100 National Federations in just over two years is a massive achievement and I would like to thank all of my colleagues and every one of our members for their support and their commitment to ensuring that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement.

“Our membership includes the vast majority of the world’s most successful countries in Olympic boxing. To be able to announce a name like Cuba, which is synonymous with Olympic boxing, at the same time as a country like Saudi Arabia, that has huge ambitions within the sport, is a resounding endorsement of World Boxing and clear evidence of the confidence that National Federations across the globe have in our ability to develop and grow the sport at all levels.”

The Chief Executive of the Saudi Boxing Federation, Mansour Naif Alsharif, ntxiv: “Joining World Boxing marks a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to elevate boxing nationally and internationally. We are committed to the Olympic movement and believe this partnership will help develop our athletes, align with global standards, and position the Kingdom as a rising force in the sport.”

The Chair of the IABA Board of Directors, Niall O’Carroll, commented: “This is a watershed moment for Irish Boxing. Every kid in every boxing club in the Association deserves the Olympic dream – and their clubs have made sure that dream can live on, to LA 2028 thiab tshaj, by voting to join World Boxing. Irish Boxing has always valued our Olympic journey – from our first team of 9 boxers at Paris 1924, to winning 19 medals over the last 100 years and maintaining our standing as Team Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport. We have more Olympic podiums to climb, and more medals to win. Our joining of World Boxing today ensures that.”

All of the new National Federations have completed a rigorous application process to join World Boxing. They are deemed to be in good standing and, through their statutes and operating processes, able to demonstrate a transparent and open election process, the existence and operation of WADA-recognized anti-doping policies and processes, evidence of independent, structured, dispute resolution and appeals processes, formal recognition by either their National Olympic Committee (NOC) or Ministry for Sport and a solid national and international boxing program.

Under World Boxing’s Statutes, the approval of the Executive Board means the 17 new National Federations have been endorsed for membership. Final approval of membership status can only be conferred by Congress, which is the ultimate authority of World Boxing, and will be voted on at its next Congress which is scheduled to take place in New Delhi in November 2025.

World Boxing was launched in April 2023 with a mission to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement. It held its first formal meeting with the IOC in May 2024 and on February 25, 2025, it was granted provisional recognition by the IOC as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at world level. Rau 20 Lub peb hlis ntuj 2025, the IOC confirmed that boxing has been restored to the sport program for LA28.

Further information on World Boxing is available atwww.worldboxing.org.

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

Miami (Tej zaum 28, 2025)-Hall of Fame Boxing PromoterDon King has won a $1.1 million purse bid from the WBA for the right to promote a world title fight featuring current WBA (Regular) Heavyweight ntiaj teb tau zus ibKubrat “The Cobra” Pulevfacing WBA No. 2 contenderMichael “The Bounty” Hunter nyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub yim hli ntuj 23 at a site to be determined.

It will be a true week of celebration during Fight Week as King will be celebrating his 94th birthday on August 20. King said the location for the fight will be determined at a later date with Florida, Las Vegas, Ohio and Pennsylvania among the potential sites.

Fighting in his hometown of Sofia, Bulgaria, the crowd-favorite 44-year-old Pulev (32-3, 14 Kos) won the WBA (Regular) World Championship with his 12-round unanimous decision win over Mahmoud Charr last December.

The Southern California native Hunter (24-1-2, 17 Kos) won the vacant WBA Gold Heavyweight Title in June taking out Cassius Chaney in a 12-round unanimous decision at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. In his last fight in December, Hunter registered a fifth-round TKO over Christian Larrondo Garcia in Mexico. Hunter’s only career setback came back in 2017 when he lost a unanimous 12-round decision to current Oleksandr Usyk, who in December beat Tyson Fury to become just the third boxer to become an undisputed world champion in the two weight divisions in the “four-belt era”.

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FIGHTERS FIRST MANAGEMENT ADDS RISING CONTENDER DOMINIQUE FRANCIS TO GROWING STABLE

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Undefeated Super Featherweight Signs With Rising Management Company on Pursuit of World Championship

DALLAS – May 28, 2025 - Undefeated rising super featherweight Dominique “Trapp” Francis has become the latest rising star to join forces with Fighters First Management, adding another exciting blue-chip contender to the company’s growing roster of talent.

The 24-year-old Francis (16-0, 10 Kos) announced his contender status in his last outing, upsetting the previously undefeated Julio Carrera Lugo via a dominant fourth-round knockout last October. A native of Miami who represents his Haitian heritage in the ring, Francis is trained by renowned coach Derik Santos, along with his father Smith Francis, and will look to capitalize off the momentum from his most recent victory with the help of Fighters First.

“I’m very grateful for this opportunity to sign with Fighters First Management,” said Francis, who will be returning to the ring this summer. “I’m ready to take my career to the next level with the right team behind me.”

Fighters First President Jolene Mizzone and CEO Adrian Clark each expressed their belief in Francis’ long-term prospects as he joins the company that helped guide reigning WBO Welterweight World Champion Brian Norman to championship gold.

“When I first started talking to Dominique, his father and Derik Santos, I knew that Dom had the ‘It’ factor, not only in the ring, but outside of it,” said Mizzone. “He has a great team already and I look forward to joining them and going on this ride together.”

“I’m looking forward to Dominique showing his talents inside and outside the ring,” said Clark. “We’re glad to have him in the Fighters First family and excited about what’s to come.”

Francis turned pro in 2019 following an impressive amateur career that included a championship-winning performance at the 2016 USA Junior Olympics and a run to the final of the 2017 USA Youth Open Tournament. Despite turning pro as a teenager, Francis delivered stoppages in six of his first seven outings and has since shown his ability to compete in the later rounds, winning 10-round decisions in August 2022 and June 2023.

Having recently spent time in the gym working alongside boxing superstar Terence Crawford, Francis believes he is putting together the experience that will eventually help him reach his superstar potential.

“It was a pleasure sharing gym time with a champion like Crawford,” said Francis. “Watching his moves and preparation was a tremendous learning moment. We chopped it up a bit, and I definitely picked up some knowledge being around that level of greatness.”
For additional information on Fighters First Management, mus ntsibwww.fightersfirst.com.
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Super middleweight division to open up, Darius Fulghum plans to make his move

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Friday night vs. Bektemir MelikuzievStreaming live on DAZN from Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES (Tej zaum 28, 2025) – So much is on the line Friday night when undefeated Darius “DFG” Fulgham (14-0, 12 Kos) takes on Bektemir “Bully” Melikuziev (15-1, 10 Kos) in what amounts to a World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight world title eliminator at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

“There is going to be separation in the super middleweight division,” Fulghum explained. "(WBA Interim Champion Caleb) Plant fights the day after my fight in Las Vegas, but ‘Canelo’ (Alvarez) holds all the cards.”

The key question, Txawm li cas los, is how long Alvarez will maintain complete control of the division?

Undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (69-22, 39 Kos) rules the 168-pound division and the 34-year-old, who has been a professional boxer since 2005, now only fights twice a year to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (Tej zaum) and Mexican Independence Day (Cuaj hlis) weekends.

Boxing’s ultimate rainmaker reportedly signed a four-fight agreement with Riyadh Season, which kicked off May 4 with a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated William Scull (23-1, 9 Kos).

Canelo has a mega-fight set versus another future Hall of Famer, Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 Kos), nyob rau hauv lub Cuaj Hli Ntuj 12 nyob rau hauv Las Vegas. If “Canelo” completes his Riyadh Season deal, the Mexican will only be left with two more required fights in 2025.

Even if he doesn’t retire after the Crawford fight, “Canelo” will still have four mandatory defenses to make or be stripped of his titles. The winner of Fulghum vs. Melikuziev will position himself as a leading WBA world contender, if not its mandatory challenger.

The only super middleweights rated higher by the WBA than No. 3 Melikuziev and No. 4 Fulghum are Plant (23-2, 14 Kos), Ua Tsis. 1 Christian Mbilli (27-0, 23 Kos), thiab tsis. 2 Lester Martinez (19-0, 18 Kos), of Guatemala.

Plant is fighting WBA No. 15 Jose Armando resendiz (15-2, 11 Kos) the day after Melikuziev vs. Fulghum, also in Las Vegas, on the same card as former world champion Jermall Charlo (33-0, 22 Kos) vs. Thomas LaManna (39-5-1, 18 Kos). Tsob nroj vs. Charlo, assuming both are victorious, are rumored to be on a collision course for their next fights.

Mbilli, a French Olympian living in Canada, will be dropped from his No. 1 WBA ranking when he faces World Boxing Council (WBA) Interim Super Middleweight Champion Maciej Sulecki (33-3, 13 Kos) Lub rau hli ntuj 27th, in their title fight for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight Championship in Quebec City.

“This eliminator sets-up everything for me and I’m all business,” Fulghum said. “I won’t make it anything more than it is because each fight I’ve had was extra important; I wouldn’t be here if I had lost any of my fights. There’s no added pressure because this is an eliminator and there will be a lot more to come after this Friday night.”

The 28-year-old Fulghum, fighting out of Houston, has his fight against Melikuziev, lub 2016 Olympic silver medalist from Uzbekistan, in its proper perspective.

“This eliminator sets-up everything for me and I’m all business,” Fulghum said. “But I won’t make it anything more than it is because each fight I’ve had were extra important; I wouldn’t be here if I had lost any of my fights. There’s no added pressure because this is an eliminator because there will be a lot more to come after this Friday night.”

Fulghum was a decorated amateur boxer who was ranked No. 1 in the USA as a heavyweight, but as a professional he’s fought strictly as a super middleweight. Nws yog tus 2018 National Golden Gloves Tournament Champion, and he also won the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Somehow, he accomplished this while he was earning a nursing degree from Prairie View A & M University during COVID-19.

Fulghum is working with 3 Kev tswj hwm taw tes (3 PM), which has a growing stable of gifted boxers including WBA & WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 Kos), WBO No. 1/WBA tsis muaj. 2-rated world super flyweight title challenger John “Scrappy” Ramirez (14-1, 9 Kos), former world heavyweight champion/WBC No. 4-Nyob rau Olksandr "ntsia hlau" gvozdyk (21-2, 17 Kos), Cov Uba Qub Wba Inter-ContinweSweight Villsreight Kareem "Supreme" Hackett (12-1, 6 Kos) thiab German Junian Welterweight Simon "Saucy" Vollmer (6-0, 2 Kos).

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