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.