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  Barnett to fight Lawrence for IBA Heavyweight Championship
April 30, 2008

(APR 30) On May 9, 2008, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Carlos “Boom” Barnett, 11-1-0, will face Franklin “Yah-Yah” Lawrence, 9-1-2, for the IBA Heavyweight championship continental belt.  Crown Boxing Inc. Tickets on sale now at The Orleans Box office at 702-365-7075. Ticket can be purchased for $50 Ringside and $25 Reserved. Full Details

  Latest News
April 24, 2008

Frank Luca's 'Crown Boxing' continues their highly successful fight series with Continental Heavyweight Champion Carlos Barnett and challenger Lawrence Franklin May 9th at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Also, on May 18th, in Metaire, Louisiana Les Bonano presents Lightheavyweights Will 'Kid Fire' Mcintyre and Zane 'The Train' Marks' for the vacant America's Title.
 
  Breaking News
April 24, 2008

Promoter Roy Englebrecht, 'ESPN 2' and the Table Mountain Casino in Friant, California present Jr. Bantamweights Raul Martinez & Isidro 'Chino' Garcia July 25 for the vacant IBA World Title.  More to come.
 
  Freddy Hernandez: IBA Champion Martinez & Garcia/Jr. Bantamweight World Title

April 18: At Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona Freddy Hernandez (24-1) became the IBA Welterweight World Champion with a one sided two knockdown twelve round win over former 'Contenders' star Norberto 'Nito' Bravo. In the main support IBA rated Tomas Villa retained his IBA Continental Jr. Featherweight title with a unanimous ten round decision over Adolfo Landeros. Both bouts were shown live on 'Telefutura' and promoted by Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin and promoter of the year Lorraine Chargin.
 
Rodriguez to fight Dunaway for IBA Strawweight Title
April 17, 2008
PPV Event in New Mexico

(APR 17)  On June 13, 2008, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Wendy Rodriguez will be fighting Hollie Dunaway for the IBA [105 lbs.] Strawweight World Title.  Rodriguez is currently holds the IBA’s Junior Flyweight world title, but will not be defending that belt.  This fight will be one of three other world title bouts to be televised on Pay-Per-View.

  Garcia out, Bravo in
April 14, 2008

With Robert Garcia unavailable for Fridays night's IBA Welterweight World title bout in Tucson, Arizona once beaten Freddy Hernandez will now meet former 'Contender' star and local favorite Norberto 'Nito' Bravo in the 'Telefutura' main event of the evening.  Opening the show will be Tomas Villa and Adolfo Landeros with the Continental Featherweight title on the line. 
 
Eromosell Albert - IBA Inter-Continental Jr. Middleweight Champion

(APR 4) The IBA has posted a photograph of Eromoselle 'Bad Boy' Albert who is the current IBA Jr. Middleweight Inter-Continental Champion.
 
  Garcia vs. Hernandez in rematch; Villa vs. Landeros
in Co-Main - April 18th!

(APR 1) On April 18, 2008, at the Casino Del Sol, in Tucson, Arizona, with Robert Garcia, and Freddie Hernandez's first fight ending prematurely due to a accidental headbutt suffered by Hernandez, welterweights Garcia (24-2-17KO) and Hernandez (22-1-17KO) meet for round two in their quest to be named IBA World Welterweight Champion. In the Co-Main event World Rated Tomas Villa and Adolfo Landeros meet for the vacant IBA Continental Featherweight title. Both bouts will be televised live on 'Telefutura' and are promoted by Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin.
 
  Puerto Rican Twin Bill
March 22, 2008

March 22, 2008:  Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico:   Unbeaten Victor Fonseca survived two first round knockdowns courtesy of Jose Nieves to score three knockdowns of his own on his way to winning a unanimous twelve round decision to take the IBA Bantamweight World Title.  Fonseca won by scores of 113-110 - 112-110 and 112-111. Also,
unbeaten Featherweight Orlando Cruz remained so in winning a twelve round unanimous decision over Carlos Guevara to claim the IBA Featherweight World Title.   
Huggers New IBA Champion
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March 14, 2008

(MAR 14) Unbeaten Anders Hugger became the new IBA Continental Cruiserweight Champion with a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision win over the always tough Louis Azille last night in Odense, Denmark.  Hugger was down in round nine but his greater work rate throughout carried the day on all scorecards.  Scores were:  116-112 and 115-113 twice all for Anders Hugger.  Hugger improves to 10-0 with his title win.  Promoters:  Team Palle Link to Team Palle Website
 
Hugger - Azille to fight for IBA Continental Cruiserweight Title
March 7, 2008
Photo: Team Palle website

(MAR 7) On March 14, 2008, at the Odense Idraetshal, in Odense, Denmark, Anders Hugger, 9-0-0 (5KO), will be fighting Louis Azille, 19-4-2 (15KO), for the IBA Continental Cruiserweight title. The card is promoted by Mogens & Bettina Palle (Team Palle).  http://www.teampalle.dk
 
  Walker's Sweet Revenge
March 2, 2008

On February 29, 2008, Heavyweight Travis Walker evened the score with T.J. Wilson stopping his foe at 1:50 of the second round.  This bout was a rematch of last years controversial :15 of round one stoppage win for Wilson and while this bout was more decisive in it's conclusion a third bout would be welcomed by both men later this year.  With the win Walker regains his IBA America's Heavyweight title. Promoter:  Goossen/Tutor and the 'Tachi Palace Casino and resort in Lemoore, California.
 
  Martinez Latin Champ!
March 2, 2008

This last Friday, unbeaten and World rated Jr. Bantamweight Raul Martinez took home the first ever IBA Latin title with a ten round win over late sub Benjamin Garcia.  Promoter:  Top Rank & broadcast live on 'Telefutura'.
 
Johnson & Nugaev take IBA World titles
Photo: J & P Photography
February 25, 2008

On February 23, 208, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, returning two time World Champion Reggie 'Sweet' Johnson gained a controversial twelve round split decision win over former WBO Light-Heavyweight Champion to take home the IBA World Light-Heavyweight title.   Johnson won on two cards at 115-113 and 116-112 while Gonzalez impressed the third judge in winning 112-116.    Promoter:  Trinity Boxing & 'Keep Punchin' in association with Goossen/Tutor.  Johnson Edges Gonzalez! - Full Story on Fightnews.com

  Nugaev Wins Vacant IBA World Lightweight title
February 25, 2008

On Saturday, February 23rd, in  Ekaterinburg, Russia, heavy handed Rustam Nugaev (18-5-10KO) won the vacant IBA World Lightweight title with a convincing seventh round TKO over Cuban Jose Antonio Izquierdo.

  Gonzales & Johnson meet for IBA World Title
November 30, 2007

(JAN 15) Julio Gonzales and former World Middleweight Champion Reggie Johnson meet February 23rd in Lake Charles, Louisiana for the vacant IBA World Lt. Heavyweight title....More to come....   
 
Barnett tops Chapman
January 14, 2007
Photo: Crown Boxing Inc

On January 11, 2008, oce beaten Carlos Barnett scored three knockdowns on his way to outscoring a very determined Willie Chapman by split decision this past Friday night at sold out  'Orleans Hotel and Casino' in Las Vegas. Barnett improves to 11-1 and takes home the IBA Continental Heavyweight Title.  All Results/photos-crown-boxing-inc.com

  "No Decision' keeps title vacant
November 30, 2007

November 30.  Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas: 
Welterweights Robert Garcia and Freddy Hernandez fought to a three round no decision verdict when their battle for the vacant IBA World Welterweight Title ended at :57 of round three with Hernandez, the victim of an unintentional headbutt, ruled too badly cut to continue by the ringside physician.  At the time of the stoppage Garcia appeared to have and edge in the fight by virtue of an early knockdown.  A rematch could happen early next year.  Promoter:  Don Chargin and televised live by 'Telefutura'.   
 
 
Velez Wins vacant IBA Super Bantamweight Title
November 25, 2007

(NOV 25) Last night at the Paragon Casino & Resort, in Marksville, Louisiana, Ada "The Ace" Velez defeated Kasha "The Fighting Marine"  Chamblin with a 10-round unanimous decision, and won the vacant IBA super bantamweight world title.

De La Rosa scores early
November 1, 2007

(NOV 1) Former Contender season one alumni Juan De La Rosa with his IBA Continental Middleweight title belt following his one round kayo of Jose Humberto Corral October 26 in Harlingen, Texas.  Promoter:  Anthony Cavazos.   

Glen Johnson vs. Reggie Johnson - IBA World Light-Heavyweight Title
October 29, 2007

(OCT 29) Three major press conferences will feature Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson and Reggie “Sweet” Johnson to set the stage for the greatest fight to hit Louisiana since the Leon Spinks VS Muhammad Ali fight at the Super Dome in New Orleans in 1978 where 63,350 people attended and Ali regained the Heavyweight Championship for the third time.  Full Story

  Wilson stuns Walker
October 21, 2007

(OCT 21) On October 19th, at the Raley Field, in Sacramento, California, TJ Wilson wasted little time in his challenge of IBA America's Heavyweight Champion Travis Walker stopping the defending Champion at :15 seconds of round number one.  Walker, tasting defeat for the first time, complained mightily to referee Raul Caiz SR. about the quick stoppage and is expected to seek an immediate rematch.  New Champion Wilson improves to 12-1-8KO.

  Reyes takes title.
October 14, 2007

October 12th, Coeur d' Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho: The IBA's #7 Contender Rolando Reyes proved to be too young and too strong for defending IBA Lightweight Champion Stevie Johnston in taking Johnston's crown when Johnston's corner kept their man on the stool before the start of round eleven. Reyes scored knockdowns in rounds 3 & 10 and lead on all cards after ten completed rounds while improving to 29-4-19KO's. Promoter: Moe Smith.

  Johnson & Johnson meet for IBA Light Heavyweight World Title. October 11, 2007

Former IBA Champion and the Light Heavyweight divisions most avoided fighter Glen 'Road Warrior' Johnson meets former Middleweight World Champion Reggie Johnson November 17th, 2007 at the Civic Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Duddy vacates title.
October 8, 2007

(OCT 8) IBA Middleweight World Champion John Duddy has informed IBA President Dean Chance that his career has taken another turn and he will no longer be defending his IBA belt. Duddy won his title by unanimous decision over future 'Hall of Fame' fighter Luis Ramon 'Yory Boy' Campas and defended successfully against Anthony Bonsante earlier this year. The IBA thanks John Duddy for his contribution to the ongoing success of the IBA and we wish him the best of luck in the future.

IBA World jr. middleweight Champion, Evans Ashira.
October 8, 2007

(OCT 8) In September, in  Horsens, Denmark, former IBA World Middleweight Champion Evans Ashira won the vacant IBA World Jr. Middleweight title. Above photo: Ashira with IBA Ratings Chairman - Norm Longtin

  Latest IBA Title News!
October 8, 2007

IBA President Dean Chance has withdrawn title recognition from World Jr. Lightweight Champion Monty Meza-Clay for failure to defend his title within the specified timeframe. Also, Title recognition has been withdrawn from America's Welterweight Champion Wladimir Zikov. Zikov won his title in November of 2006 and failed to defend.

Johnston tops IBA October calendar 
October 3, 2007
Photo: Sue TL Fox

October 12, 2007:  At the Coeur d'Alene Casino in Worley, Idaho matchmaker Moe Smith presents IBA World Lightweight Champion Stevie Johnston (41-4-18KO) Vs IBA rated Contender Rolando Reyes (28-4-18KO); October 19, 2007:  Raley Field, Sacramento, California:  Patrick Ortiz/Goossen&Tutor/'Sho Box' present IBA America's Heavyweight Champion Travis Walker and T.J. Wilson; October 26, 2007: Harlingen, Texas:  Juan de la Rosa (18-2-14KO) & Victor Lares (13-2-3KO) for the vacant IBA America's Middleweight title.  Promoter:  Anthony Cavazos.

  Unbeaten Wolak, new IBA Champion
September 26, 2007

On September 14, 2007, unbeaten Pawel Wolak took home the vacant IBA America's Middleweight title with a fourth round TKO over Dan Wallace at the Huntinton Hilton Hotel in Melville, New York to improve to 17-0 with 12 kayo's.

  Maldonado exits sport.
September 21, 2007

(SEPT 21) IBA World Featherweight Champion Daniel Maldonado has retired. Maldonado, in training for an October defense of his IBA title, suffered yet another injury to his eye which lead to his decision to leave the sport permanently. Maldonado won his title by split-decision over then Champion Jose Gonzales and leaves the sport with a career mark of 20-2 with 13 KO's. The IBA wishes Daniel the best of luck in all of his future endeavors.  

  Jaurequi Wins IBA Jr. Welterweight title
September 18, 2007

On September 18, 2007, in Friant, in California, Mexico's Javier Jauregui proved too experienced for IBA Jr. Welterweight World Champion Adrian Mora stopping the defending champion at 1:36 of the eighth round. Jauregui punctuated his victory with two knockdowns in the bouts final round to record his 36 career knockout while improving to 52-14 overall. Promoter: Roy Englebrecht

Ashira Wins Vacant IBA World Jr. Middleweight Title
September 14, 2007
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In Horsens, Denmark, former IBA World Middleweight Champion Evans Ashira dealt a one sided beating to Canada's Ian MacKillop in winning the vacant IBA World Jr. Middleweight title. Ashira barely broke a sweat in his two round win as he improved to 28-3. Promoter: Bettina Palle

  Upcoming IBA Title Bouts on the Horizon
September 10, 2007

On September 14th, in Horsens, Denmark, Evans Ashira vs. Ian MacKillop will fight for the vacant IBA Jr. Middleweight World Title:  Promoter: Team Palle. On that same date, at the  Huntington Hilton Hotel, in Melville, Long Island, Pawel Wolak will face Dan Wallace for the vacant America's Middleweight Title. Promoter: Frankie 'G' & Ring Promotions. Lastly on September 18th, at the Table Mountain Casino, Friant, California, Champion Adrian Mora vs. Javier Jauregui: IBA World Jr.

Welterweight Title: Promoter: Roy Englebrecht. 

Ashira to fight MacKillop for vacant Junior Middleweight IBA World Title

(AUG 29) On September 14, 2007, at the Forum, in Horsens, Denmark, and promoted by Mogens & Bettina Palle, Evans Ashira, 27-3-0 (13KO), of Aarhus, Denmark,  will face Ian MacKillop, 25-8-3 (14KO), for the vacant Junior Middleweight IBA World Title.  

  Villa & Campas headline on
'Telefutura'

August 22, 2007

On August 31, 2007, at the Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin presents IBA rated Contender Tomas Villa and Omar Lizarragga for the vacant IBA America's Featherweight title while Ramon 'Yory Boy' Campas tackles Norberto Bravo for the vacant America's Jr. Middleweight title.

IBA World Title Fight Highlights
September 18th Card
August 14, 2007
Photo: Chris Cozzone

Friant, CA, August 14, 2007 – After kicking off the “Melee on the Mountain” boxing series in April with an unforgettable 12 round war between Isidro Garcia and Cesar Lopez, Table Mountain Casino in association with Roy Englebrecht Events is pleased to announce the return of the hottest new fight series on Tuesday, September 18th, with an IBA world junior welterweight title fight between current..Full Story

Lovato Wins IBA Bantamweight Title
July 30, 2007

(JULY 30) On Saturday night at the Sky City Casino,  Acoma, New Mexico, and promoted by Romero Promotions, Monica Lovato, now (11-1-0 (4 KO)of New Mexico, won a 10-round split decision over Mariana Juarez, now 14-5-3 (8KO), of Mexico,  and became the new IBA World Bantamweight title. Final judges scores were 96-94, 97-93, and 98-92.

  Bad Boy' moves on.
Mahai Temple, Miami, Florida
July 24, 2007

On July 20th, on the heels of his near shutout win over former World Champion Yory Boy Campas IBA Continental Jr. Middleweight Champion and IBA World Rated Contender Eromoselle 'Bad Boy' Albert retained his title by sixth round TKO over once beaten Daniel Edouard.

  De La Rosa wins fight,
forfeits title.

July 20, 2007

In front of a standing room only crowd at the Casa De Amistad in Harlingen, Texas, 'Home-Town Favorite' and former 'Contender' star Juan De La Rosa scored a sixth round stoppage of former two-time Olympian Nurhan Suleymanoglu but failed to win the IBA America's Middleweight belt by not making the Middleweight limit of 160lbs. De La Rosa did his best to shed the excess poundage but could not and instead fought at 160.75 while
forfeiting his chance at the title. The title remains vacant.
Promoter: Anthony Cavazos:

   Latest News: IBA Expands Base of Operations
July 10, 2007

(JULY 10) The IBA has expanded its base of operation, and will now be having title possibilities for Europe & Africa, and the Asia and Pacific Region.  To check out our new Champion Titles page, go here.  If you are a promoter(s) and would like to contact us in regards to the expanded areas of the world for IBA title bouts, contact Norm Longtin.

   'Bad Boy' defends.
July 10, 2007

Reigning IBA Continental Jr. Middleweight Champion Eromosele Albert (20-1-9KO) defends his crown against 18-1-2- Daniel Edouard July 20th at the Mahai Temple in Miami, Florida.
Also on July 20th at the Casa de Amistad in Harlingen, Texas Juan De La Rosa (17-2-1-13KO) meets former two time Olympian Nurhan Suleymanoglu (16-8-8KO) for the vacant IBA America's Middleweight title.  Anthony Cavazos promotes.

  Bailey, Regan and the IBA go
separate ways

June 11, 2007

Effective 6-7-07: Randall Bailey has resigned his position as IBA Jr. Welterweight Champion to take part in last weeks 'Title Eliminator' against rated contender Herman Ngoudjo, a bout won by Ngoudjo in a very close fight.

Effective 6-11-07: Long time IBA Continental Middleweight Champion Eric Regan was on the short end of a one round non title TKO loss to Donnie McCrary in Sacramento, California. Regan's last IBA title defense took place thirteen months ago.

  Regan Defends Title
June 3, 2007

Uppercut Promotions presents the return of the 'Hit Man' Eric Regan Friday night June 8th at Sacramento's Radisson Hotel when he defends his Continental Middleweight title against Donnie McCrary.

Henry defeats Pedro!
By Byron Spurlock at ringside
Photos: Byron Spurlock/Fightnews
June 3, 2007
Photo: J & P Photography

NABF light heavyweight champion Chris Henry (20-0, 16 KOs) stepped up two weight divisions to claim the IBA Intercontinental heavyweight title via ten round decision over Rafael Pedro (20-6-1, 14 KOs) to Saturday night at the L'Auberge du Lac Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The 6', 190lb Henry gave away six inches and 58 pounds to the...

  Baba wins IBA Americas belt!
By Matt Amato at ringside
Photos: Jose & Ozzie Santiago/Fightnews
June 2, 2007

Alex Baba (25-11, 9 KOs) was unanimously crowned the new IBA Americas Bantamweight Champion following an incredible 12-round battle with Jose Laureano (18-10, 1 KO) tonight at the Georgia Mountain Center in Gainesville, Ga. That the judges found the contest one-sided (118-110, 118-110, 119-109) was a subterfuge for what, in reality...

  Villa and Cardenas take IBA
Titles
May 24, 2007

May 18th, 2007:  'Telefutura's' acclaimed weekly fight series and Hall of Fame Promoter Don Chargin in association with Tucson, Arizona's Casino de Sol featured IBA Rated Tomas Villa in his five round win over Mexico's Oscar Andrade for the vacant IBA Continental Jr. Featherweight title while in the chief support Baudel Cardenas took a ten round win over Miguel Angel
Escamilla to claim the IBA Continental Jr. Lightweight title.

  Johnston Retains IBA Belt; Mora Wins Vacant IBA Belt
May 19, 2007

(MAY 19) Last night at the “Rocky Mountain Mayhem: Return of the Champ”, that was held at the  Broomfield Event Center, Broomfield, CO, in the main event Stevie “Lil’ But Bad” Johnston (41-4-1, 18 KOs), Denver, CO, won a 12-round unanimous decision over Humberto “El Fuerte” Toldeo (31-4-2, 19 KOs), Quito, Ecuador, and retained his IBA lightweight belt. Scores were 120-108,k 119-109, and 118-110.  In another IBA bout,  Adrian “Juanito” Mora (19-0-1, 11 KOs), Thornton, CO, TKO1 Marc Thompson (15-2-1, 12 KOs), Topeka, KS, for the vacant jr. welterweight IBA title. Team Silverhawk News for full details!

  IBA approves '10 Round'
Title fights
May 9, 2007

Following a brief trial period the International Boxing Association has approved title fights to be contested over a distance of ten rounds. The new ten round distance has received the blessing of A.B.C. President Tim Lueckenhoff and will include our current 'Continental' and "America's' title classification as well as our soon to be announced 'Asia & Pacific Region' and 'Europe & Africa' titles. The choice of staging either a ten round title fight or a twelve round title fight shall be the choice of the promoter of a sanctioned IBA event. World title fights will continue to be
contested over twelve championship rounds.

RIP:  Final Tribute to Boxer Diego Corrales
May 8, 2007

(MAY 8) The IBA would like to give their condolences to the friends and family of former IBA world champion Diego “Chico” Corrales, who died this week in a tragic motorcycle accident.  Corrales was 29 years old.  [Photo Gallery of Corrales - June 1,  2006] [ Photo Gallery of Corrales - October 6, 2005].

  'Bad Boy' retains title - Toney & Russell in 'No Contest'
May 4, 2007

May 4: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville Connecticut: With the vacant IBA America's title on the line Light- Heavyweights Rodney Toney and Anthony Russell fought to a three round 'No Decision' when Toney was ruled unfit to continue due to an accidental headbutt. This was the second bout between the two fighters and a third bout seems likely.

  Albert Retains IBA title
May 2, 2007

May 2: At the Mahi Shrine Center in Miami, Florida Eromosele 'Bad Boy' Albert retained his IBA Continental Jr. Middleweight title by way of unanimous decision over for World Champion Ramon 'Yory Boy' Campas. IBA World Rated Albert improves to 20-1 in winning his tenth bout in a row.

  Russell seeks revenge and title
By Dave Baggs, FightNews Canada
May 1, 2005

Young. Talented. Heart. Skill. When you use one of these words to decribe the make-up of a professional boxer, it peeks little interest. However, if you use all four to decribe one fighter in particular, eyes and ears will open. People will pay attention. These four words can be used when you talk about Canadian Light Heavyweight prospect Anthony Russell. Full Story on Fightnews.ca

  Albert readies for Campas
April 24, 2007

May 2nd, at the Mahi Shrine Temple in Miami, Florida Eromosele Albert (19-1) winner of nine bouts in a row puts his IBA Continental Jr. Middleweight title on the line against Mexican puncher Luis Ramon 'Yory Boy' Campas.

  “Chino” captures IBA fly belt!Ringside by Steve Cummings / Photos by Natasha Chornesky

(APR 20) Former WBO flyweight champion Isidro “Chino” Garcia and rugged veteran Cesar Lopez kicked off the “Melee on the Mountain” series at Table Mountain Casino in Friant, CA with a furious 12-round battle for  Full Story on FightNews.com

  Gunn beaten in Wales
April 13, 2007

IBA Cruiserweight World Champion Bobby Gunn traveled to Cardiff, Wales this past Saturday and was stopped in the first round by WBO Champion Enzo Maccarinelli.  The IBA was not invited to participate in the Frank Warren event despite Mr. Gunn holding the IBA title.  With the loss the International Boxing Association has vacated the title formerly held by Bobby Gunn.  Gunn will re-enter the ratings in the May 2007 ratings as a
contender and will be eligible to once again fight for the IBA World belt should the situation present itself.

  Walker still unbeaten.
April 6, 2007

At the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota unbeaten Travis Walker avenged an amateur loss to Georgie Garcia by earning a split decision and the vacant IBA America's Heavyweight title.  Walker won on two cards by scores of 95-94 and 95-93 while Garcia won on the third at 93-96.  Walker improves to 23-0-1.

Today: Weigh-in in Wales
April 5, 2007
Weigh-In Photo Gallery
   Courtesy of Team Gunn

(APR 5) Today the weigh-in was held for the Bobby Gunn vs. Enzo Maccarinelli showdown in which Gunn will defend his IBA Cruiserweight title.  The event will take place tomorrow night at the Millennium Stadium, in Cardiff, Wales.  Gunn weighed in at 198 lbs.  Promoter: Sports Network

  Tonight: Unbeaten Heavies collide
April 6, 2007

(APR 6) With the vacant IBA America's title on the line Travis 'Freight Train' Walker (22-0-1) and Georgie Garcia (13-0) meet tonight at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Promoted by Goossen/Tutor & 'ShoBox' Presents. Weights from yesterday: Travis Walker:  235lbs  Georgie Garcia:  250lbs

Gunn - Maccarinelli presser!
By Dave Baggs
FightNews Canada
April 5, 2007

At a special one-on-one press conference Tuesday for IBA World Champion Bobby Gunn and WBO World Champion Enzo Maccarinelli, the press was all about Bobby! Although the presser was scheduled just moments after Bobby arrived in Wales after a 10 hour journey, he appeared fresh as a daisy. Because of the scheduled time of the..Link to story

IBA Champion Bobby Gunn ‘Hits” Nashville
April 4, 2007

Nashville, TN (APR 4) On the heels of his upcoming WBO Cruiserweight Title fight in Cardiff, Wales, IBA Cruiserweight World Champion Bobby Gunn recently paid a visit to Nashville, Tennessee. Having fought four of his last five fights in Middle Tennessee, Bobby Gunn has developed a rather extended fan base here and it was quite obvious by the amount of fan support and excitement the Champ generated..Full Story

  Sanders Wins by decision
March 31, 2007

(MAR 31) Last night at the Cobo Hall,  in Detroit, Michigan, on an ESPN2 card, Mary Jo Sanders, 159.4,  won a 10-round unanimous decision, and successfully defended her IBA Middleweight title over Valerie Mahfood, 159. Final judges scores were 100-90.

  Arzykulov vacates title
March 26, 2007

Effective March 27, 2007: Promoter German Titov has informed the IBA that Jr. Bantamweight Kahramon Arzykulov will vacate his IBA World title.  Arzykulov won his title against defending champion Marat Mazimbaev by way of  twelve round decision and did not defend his belt.

  Women’s Boxing Action on the “Best Damn Sports Show Period”!
Source: WBAN -March 23, 2007

(MAR 23) Last night in front of a sold-out crowd, at the Isleta Casino, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there were three women world title bouts televised on Fox Sports Net’s “Best Damn Sports Show Period”. In the first bout, veteran boxer Kelsey Jeffries, 123, of Gilroy, California, successfully defended her IFBA Featherweight world title against Rhonda Luna, 124, of Rowland Heights, California....Full Story on WBAN

Tonight: Televised on Fox Sports
March 22, 2007

Photo by J & P Photography

(MAR 22) Tonight tune in to the the three women's world title bouts featured in Albuquerque, NM. To check out the air time, Go to this link,  type in your zip code for the fight schedule. and it will give them the channel to tune in to.  Source: WBAN
 

  Garcia to fight Lopez for Vacant IBA Flyweight World Title
March 20, 2007

Fresno-Friant, CA – March 20, 2007 -- Table Mountain Casino and Roy Englebrecht Events have signed an agreement to bring World Championship fights to Central California in 2007 with Table Mountain Casino’s high impact Tuesday Night MELEE ON THE MOUNTAIN series. In what is believed to be the first combination series of its kind in California...Full Story

Ponce de Leon outpoints
Penalosa

March 19, 2007
Photo: Mary Ann Owend
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As the chief support to the 'Fight of the Year' candidate between Juan Manuel Marquez and Marco Antonio Barrera hard punchning Daniel Ponce de Leon outscored World Rated Gerry Penalosa at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino this past Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada. In nearly setting a Compu-Box record for punches thrown over twelve rounds (1,399) Champion Ponce de Leon got the nod from all three judges at 119-109 twice and 120-108 to improve to 31-0 with 28 knockouts in the first defense of his IBA Jr. Featherweight World title.

John Duddy: Green Pastures for St. Patrick's Day
by David Pambianchi
March 17, 2007

(MAR 17) Fans exploded on March 16, 2007 at the Madison Square Garden Theatre, as John Duddy met Anthony Bosante for a schedule 12 round bout and the IBA World & WBC Continental Americas Middleweight Championship. With last night's popular Irish Fight Card, every lad and lass in New York seemed packed into the house, chanting, shouting, cheering, and likely saying goodbye to their voices for the remainder..Full Story
 
“Erin Go Brawl” Sold Out Duddy-Bonsante headlines March 16th Pay-Per-View show at MSG
March 9, 2007

NEW YORK CITY (March 9, 2007) – All tickets have been sold for the “Erin Go Brawl” pay-per-view show on March 16, featuring “Ireland’s” John Duddy and Anthony “The Bullet” Bonsante, live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden..Full Story

  Flores tops Nwamu
February 15, 2007

(MAR 5) Unbeaten B.J. Flores became the new IBA Super-Cruiserweight Champion by outscoring defending Champion 'Punchin' Pat Nwamu this past Friday night at the Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho.  A large crowd saw Flores, now 19-0, win on all cards by scores of 116-112 and 117-111 twice.

  IBA Champion Nwamu defends
February 15, 2007

Silverhawk Boxing presents IBA World Super-Cruiserweight Champion Patrick Nwamu (12-1) and unbeaten 18-0 World - Rated Contender B.J. Flores March 2nd at the Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho.

Exclusive; “Sugar” Shane Mosley Final Training Camp Photo Gallery!  All photos by Rick Pineda BOXINGKINGDOM.NET
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(FEB 9) "Sugar” Shane Mosley had his final training session last night at “Big” Tony Rila’s private IBA gym in Las Vegas, prior to his highly anticipated match up against Luis Collazo, Shane looked great last night putting the final touches on his workout and his weight was perfect for his weigh-in today at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.  More

Ponce De Leon defends IBA Title
(FEB 5) IBA World Jr. Featherweight Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon fresh from his title winning effort against Al Seeger makes the first defense of his title when he meets World Rated Gerry Penalosa March 17th, 2007 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Johnston outscores Tyrone Harris, takes IBA Lightweight World Title 
Photo Gallery by Dan Darden

(JAN 30) On January 26th, on the “Blood, Sweat and Guts”, card, that was  promoted by Silverhawk Boxing in association with Ron Remus Productions, at Destiny’s Nightclub of Orlando, Florida, Stevie “Little but Bad” Johnston made won the vacant IBA Lightweight title by majority decision over Tyrone Harris. The judges scores were 114-114, 116-112, and 115-113.   Johnston is now 40-4-1 and Harris falls to 18-3.

  Bailey defends title
January 22, 2007

January 19th: At Mallory Square in Key West, Florida Randall Bailey won his seventh bout in a row and the first defense of his America's Jr. Welterweight crown with a second round TKO over late sub Harrison Cuello. Promoter: Warriors Boxing

  Johnston & Harris meet for IBA
World Title
January 18, 2007

Lightweights Stevie 'Lil But Bad' Johnston (36-4-1) and Tyrone Harris (18-2) meet for the vacant IBA World title January 26 at 'Destinys' in Orlando, Florida. Silverhawk Boxing promotes.

Exclusive Training Camp Photo Gallery of Juan Urango
January 16, 2007
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IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Juan Urango (17-0-1, 13 KOs) gets a good sweat going tonight at “Big” Tony Rila’s private IBA Gym here in Vegas prior to his championship fight on Saturday night at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, when he faces unbeaten two division world champion Ricky “Hitman” Hatton (41-0, 30 KO’S). All Photos by Rick Pineda of Boxingkingdom.net

  Williams and Echols even after '12'
January 16, 2007

On January 12th, despite point deductions for low blows in rounds seven and nine Super-Middleweight Rubin Williams held heavy handed Antwun Echols to a twelve round draw in their IBA World title fight this past Friday night at the 'Palace' in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Scores by the judges read 113-114 (Williams) 115-111 (Echols) while the third judge saw it even at 113-113. With more than 10,000 fans on hand a rematch seems likely.
Promoter: Silverhawk Boxing

  Bonsante dominates Vanda, takes
America's Title
January 16, 2007

On January 12th, Middleweight Anthony Bonsante scored his biggest win in nearly four years with his decisive win over rival Matt Vanda at the 'Target Center' in Minneapolis, Minnesota this past Friday night.  Bonsante won on all cards at 98-92 and 98-91 twice and now finds himself on a short list of opponents scheduled to meet IBA World Champion John Duddy on
Madison Squares Garden's ST. Patrick's Day show in March.
Attendance: 8,200

Bonsante-Vanda winner in line for Duddy title shot
January 8, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS (January 8, 2007) - Much more than bragging rights and regional title belts will be on the line Friday night (Jan. 12) when Minnesota middleweight champion Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante fights Minnesota archrival Matt "The Predator" Vanda, headlining "Bad Blood" in the 10-round main event for the state title and vacant IBA Americas championship, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.  Full Story

  Rubin Williams and Antwun Echols top January Calendar
January 3, 2007

The 'Palace' in Auburn Hills, Michigan plays host to Super-Middleweights Rubin Williams and Antwun Echols when they meet for the vacant IBA World Belt January 12th. Also on the same date in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Middleweights Matt Vanda and Anthony Bonsante take their long standing grudge to the ring when they meet for the vacant IBA America's title.

 
 


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This week (April 7, 2004)  at the IBA Boxing Gym, Wladmir Klitschko prepares for his fight that will take place this Saturday, on April 10.
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Audley Harrison comes to IBA Gym in Vegas!  (April 28, 2004)The IBA recently had Audley Harrison, 15-0-0 (11KO) of England,  train at the IBA gym in Las Vegas, Nevada.   The 2000 Olympic gold medalist as a super heavyweight, is rated #10 with the IBA..Photos by Tony Rila
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Case Returns! (June 2, 2004) Following a three and one half year hiatus from the sport of professional boxing, the highly respected and former IBA Vice-President Bob Case is once again the IBA Vice-President. "Three and a half years....has it been that long?  Well,  I'm back and anxious to take the IBA to the top of the sport" said Case.
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