Shumenov Retains IBA Title! July 24, 2010

LEMOORE - CA- Last night at the Tachi Casino, in Lemoore, California,  IBA-WBA Lightweight Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov, now 10-1-0 (6KO) successfully retained his IBA Light Heavyweight Title,  when he defeated Vyacheslav Uzelkov, 22-1 (14 KO), by a 12-round unanimous decision.  The fight was telecast on  ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights”, and presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions association with KZ Event Productions.

Watch Out Shumenov: I'm Taking that Title! Source/Press Release July 21, 2010

Sherman Oaks, CA (July 21, 2010) – The countdown has begun--and  undefeated Viacheslav Uzelkov (22-0, 14 KOs) of Vinitza, Ukraine will take on IBA/WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov (9-1, 6 KOs) in the scheduled 12-round main event of the ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" (10pm ET/7pm PT). "Shumenov is certainly talented but doesn't have the experience needed to maintain champion status. I have complete confidence that I will exit the ring on Friday night as the WBA [IBA] Light Heavyweight Champion. My flawless record says it all, it more that doubles his, so I am just going to keep doing what I have been doing. I'm going to win and take this title home."

Clampitt coming to fight vs. Holm Story by Gerardo Martinez- Photos by J. L. Castillo July 1, 2010

(JULY 1) The last hurricane that landed in the Duke City to fight Holly Holm was Melissa “Huracan” Hernandez, and she .Full Story on New Mexico Boxing

Today: Press Conference Open to the Public - Holm -Clampitt Main Event! June 29, 2010

(JUNE 29) WBAN has been notified via press release that Holly Holm will be fighting Jaime Clampitt on August 6, 2010 for the IBA junior welterweight World Title.   The press conference that is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bingo Showroom on TODAY, at 2:00 p.m.  [This casino was formerly called the Isleta)..Full Story

Shumenov To Defend his IBA Title on July 23rd! June 22, 2010 Full Story

(JUNE 22) At the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, in Lemoore, California, on July 23, 2010, Beibut Shumenov will be defending his IBA Lt. Heavyweight title when he fights Vyacheslav Uzelkov in a 12-round bout.  President Dean Chance will be at this event.

Timur Ibragimov won by TKO for the vacant Heavyweight Intercontinental Title February 9, 2010

(FEB 9) On the February 6th Moscow show at the Acquarium Hotel, and promoted by Yuri Federov, the main event was Ibragimov vs. Tamim for the vacant IBA continental heavyweight title. Tamim went down in the first round but gave a very good effort in the 2nd going after Ibragimov at times. Tamim went down twice in the third and the fight was stopped at the time of 2:15 in the 3rd. The Acquarium Hotel is a beautiful facility with outstanding food the Yuri Federov's hospitality was first rate. The show was televised throughout Russia. Soruce: Referee Jon Schorle

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New Photos of additional paintings in the IBA Gym! January 26, 2010 Photos by Rick Pineda

(JAN 26) The IBA has just added additional photos of the IBA gym that has undergone a beautiful makeover when Tony Rila of the IBA flew in a fantastic artist who created artwork on all of the walls of the IBA Boxing Gym that is located in Las Vegas, Nevada! Flash Photo Slideshow of the artwork

Poker is a sport that some boxers have begun to take up. One such boxer, Leron Washington recently won the WPT Invitational. Washington is a 34 year old boxer out of West Virginia. He outlasted a field of over 500 players and a final table including WSOP bracelet winner Thor Hansen to take home a prize of $100,000. He won his entry into event by playing poker online.

Gabriel Campillo vs. Beibut Shumenov Clash in Rematch - Shumenov defending IBA Belt January 10, 2010

LOS ANGELES, January 10 – On Friday, January 29, KZ Event Productions and Golden Boy Promotions are pleased to present an evening of world championship boxing when they present “Fight Night With De La Hoya and Hopkins: Campillo vs. Shumenov II” at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the 12-round main event, Spain’s Gabriel Campillo will defend his WBA Light Heavyweight World Title against Las Vegas resident Beibut Shumenov....Full Story

McCall Retains IBA Continental Title Photos by Rick Pineda October 27, 2009

(OCT 27) On October 23, 2009, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, in the Mardi Gras Ballroom, Oliver "Atomic Bull" McCall successfully defended his IBA Continental Title against Franklin Lawrence.  The bout went the distance of 10 rounds.  After the fight, McCall said, “I wasn’t able to run and roadwork is very important in boxing. I love to run, but I couldn’t even do the treadmill. But considering that, I’m very pleased that I was able to go 10 rounds.” The final judges scores were 97-93, 96-94, and 96-94. Full Story

IBA Heavyweight Championship: McCall vs. Whitaker September 28, 2009

(SEPT 28) On October 23, 2009, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, in the Mardi Gras Ballroom, Oliver "Atomic Bull" McCall will be fighting Lanch "Mount" Whitaker for the IBA Heavyweight Championship. Whitaker will be defending his IBA title. Officially calling the Round by Round Blows and fight action will be Al Bernstein (The Voice Of Boxing) Ringside. Press Conference will be heold on Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 at the piano bar in The Orleans, time 12 noon; Tickets on sale now at The Orleans Box office at 702-365-7075;
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IBA Champion: 60 Minutes in Ana's Corner By Lori Steinhorst September 19, 2009 Photos: Bob Silverman

(SEPT 19) A week ago Ana Julaton won a hard fought victory over the tough and experienced veteran Kelsey Jeffries.  I wondered what she was thinking and feeling now that she had won a world title. When I had the chance to speak to her, I felt her overwhelming and amazing sense of gratefulness. “I worked hard and always did my best.  We (her team) had one common goal, and although we have had our ups and downs through this whole journey, we came together to accomplish..Full Story

This Weekend:  Kelsey Jeffries vs. Ana Julaton for the vacant IBA Super Bantamweight World Title! Source/PR September 10, 2009

(San Jose Ca, September 10, 2009) - 3-time world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero will attend this Saturday's "Fight Night at the Tank" taking place at the HP Pavilion at San Jose. Guerrero will sign autographs for those in attendance. Featured in the evening's main event will be Kelsey Jeffries (41-9-1, 4 KO's) of Gilroy, Calif. who will be taking on Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton (4-1-1, 4 KO's) of Daly City, Calif. for the vacant IBA Super Bantamweight World's Championship. The bout is scheduled for 10 Rounds.

McCall Wins by Decision over Lawrence photos and story by Rick Pineda August 24, 2009

(AUG 24) Oliver McCall, 243,  won a ten round unanimous decision over Franklin  Lawrence, 230,on Friday night at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas. The bout was fought at a deliberate pace with Lawrence the busier of the two. McCall won the IBA heavyweight.. Photos and Story

IBA Heavyweight Championship in Las Vegas! June 19, 2009

(JUNE 19) On  August 21, 2009 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas , Nevada , The Boxing Capital of The World, will be the sight for the UNDISPUTED IBA Heavyweight Championship (Continental Belt). The newly Crowned Champion 44 year old, Oliver McCall, 52-9-0 (37 KO's) and four time Champion, will defend his IBA Heavyweight Title against former IBA Heavyweight Champion 33 year old, Franklin Lawrence, 12-1-2 (7 KO's) of Indianapolis, Indiana. Full Story

IBA Heavyweight Championship in Las Vegas! May 13, 2009

(MAY 13) CROWN BOXING INC. Las Vegas, NV, heads into the final week before their IBA Heavyweight Championship match between three time World Champion Olive McCall against the current Australian Champion John Hopoate from Sydney, Australia.  The fighters are in training camps respectfully, Olive McCall in Las Vegas, and John Hopoate in California. Both contestants will arrive in Las Vegas this Sunday at The Orleans Hotel and Casino and will resume training in Las Vegas. The press conference .Full Story

Hatton Workout at IBA Boxing Gym in Las Vegas! April 17, 2009 Photos by Mary Ann Owen

LIzarraga to fight for IBA Featherweight Title: New Blood III on Feb. 27th January 29, 2009

(JAN 29) ORANGE, CA– They come to the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California, with a combined record of 50-1 with 30 knockouts, so it’s safe to say that when the “New Blood” of boxing – Juan Carlos Burgos, Patrick Lopez, Mauricio Herrera, and Hector Serrano – lace up their gloves on Friday, February 27th, the future of the sport is in fine hands.  New Blood III”, a six-bout card of hard-hitting professional boxing action presented...Full Story

James Toney wins IBA and NABO Titles by Split Decision December 14, 2008

CABAZON, CA – Last night at the Casino Morongo Resort and Spa in Cabazon, California, James "Lights Out" Toney won a split decision over Fres Oquendo for the IBA and NABO Heavyweight titles. Oquendo was a late replacement after Tony Thomson fell off the card.

Rustam Nugaev Wins IBA World Lightweight Title November 18, 2008

(NOV 18) On Saturday, in Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia, Rustam Nugaev, 19-5-1 (11KO), defeated Justin Juuko, 42-10-1 (29KO), from Uganda, TKO’d Juuko, when referee Steve Smoker stopped the bout [2:55] in the first round. Nugaev came out in the first round showing his superior technical skill, and throwing a barrage of combinations. The supervisor for the IBA was Ron Scott Stevens.

Slideshows of Holly Holm vs. Mary Jo Sanders in their rematch on HBN! October 31, 2008

Gonzalez vs. Archuleta in IBA Title Fight - Announced for Nov. 18th Casino Show September 19, 2008

Friant, CA, September 19 – In the unpredictable world of boxing, dreams can come true or be broken with a single punch. No one knows this better than veteran contenders Roger ‘Speedy’ Gonzalez and Frankie Archuleta, but on Tuesday, November 18th, these fighters will have the opportunity to achieve a lifelong dream of becoming a world champion when they square off at Friant’s Table Mountain Casino for the IBA junior lightweight crown. Full Story

Three of IBA's Champions are Top Picks for being Named "Rising Stars in the Sport! September, 3, 2008

(SEPT 3) The IBA is proud to announce that three of our World champions, Holly Holm,  Mary Jo Sanders, and Carina Moreno were top picks for the Rising Stars in Women's Boxing!  More

Ferreyro wins IBA belt; Cestus Management’s “Baby Cobra” Gomez Electrifies in Pro Debut and Steals Thunder! By: Cestus Press September 2, 2008

(SEPT 2) On August 29, 2008, at the Laredo Civic Center in Laredo, Texas, a sold-out crowd of over two thousand hard-core, ravenous boxing fans were treated to a great night of boxing as Recon Garza Promotions, in association with Los Dos Laredos Boxing Productions and Cestus Management put on the “Friday Nite Rumble”.  

Hernandez to Defend IBA World Welterweight Title on Telefutura July 6, 2008

(JULY 6) On July 18, 2008, at the Casino Del Sol, in Tucson, Arizona, on Telefutura,  in the main event, Freddy “El Riel” Hernandez, 24-1 (18KO), of Mexico City, Mexico, will be defending his IBA World welterweight title against Yvan Barros, 10-5-1 (7KO), of Salvador, Brazil.  Also, featured on this card,  Tomas Villa, 19-5-4 (1KO), of Odesa, Texas, will defending his IBA Continental  Jr. Featherweight title against Gilberto Sanchez, 18-4-2 (0KO), of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Both bouts will be shown live on 'Telefutura' and promoted by Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin and promoter of the year Lorraine Chargin.

A letter from the IBA president Dean Chance June 30, 2008 Photo of Longtin

I would like to take the time to write an open letter and express from the heart our most sincere thanks to our former ratings chairman Norman Longtin and my best to my friend Norm on his new venture. His passion and work helped make the IBA what it is today. He will be missed and will almost be impossible to replace. All of us here at the IBA, will have to work hard to find a replacement for the endeavor and the impact he made to the sport of boxing in general. He was "one of kind".  We will also get the new ratings out for July this week, I would like to wish each every one of you a great 4th and lets have a safe and sound holiday.

Moreno and Rodriguez Win IBA World Titles in New Mexico photo: Mary Ann Owen June 14, 2008

(JUNE 14) Last night at the Isleta Casino & Resort, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there were two women boxers who won IBA world titles. In one bout, Wendy Rodriguez, 101, of Los Angeles, CA, won the IBA Strawweight  title. Rodriguez defeated Hollie Dunaway, 104, by a unanimous decision. In a second bout, Carino Moreno, 107¾, of Watsonville, CA, won the IBA Junior Flyweight title, when she won by a 10-round unanimous decision over Eileen Olszewski, 107¾. The card was telecast on PPV, and promoted by Fresquez Productions, Inc. IBA President Dean Chance was ringside to present the belts to the women.

The Women Come to New Mexico... Looking for History By Bernie McCoy June 10, 2008

(JUNE 10) This is the age of hyperbole, exaggeration has become the norm. One of the adjectives orally chucked about, with abandon, today, is "historic." It is often applied to an event that, at the time it occurs, seems to have secured it's place in the pantheon of never-to-be-forgotten occurrences. Remember the score of the last Super Bowl?....Full Story

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.

Huggers New IBA Champion Photo Gallery: Bo Jørgensen, teampalle.dk 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

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). 

Johnson & Nugaev take IBA World titles Photo: J & P Photography February 25, 2008

On February 23, 2008, 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.