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Colombia's Fulgencio Zuniga (16-1-15KO) is the new opponent for IBA Middleweight Champion David 'Destroyer' Lopez. 'Golden Boy' promotes and HBO Latino broadcasts live January 6, 2005 from the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona.

Castaneda and Weber battle to title draw in the 'Fight of Year' December 10, 2004

(DEC 10) At the Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio,  Vacant IBA World Jr. Welterweight Title, Promoter:  Don Chargin & Telefutura,
Rogelio Castaneda Draw 12 Craig Weber - 116-114 - Castaneda
115-113 - Weber, 115-115 - Even, Title remains vacant. Also,
IBA Women's Heavyweight Title Champion Vonda Ward TKO 4 Marsha Valley 1:47 Seconds. Valley down twice in round four. At the Isleta Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Promoter:  Lenny Fresquez - Vacant IBA Women's Jr. Welterweight Title
Holly Holm W 10 Terrie Blair, Scores:  99-91 (Twice) & 96-94 - Holm. Also, Vacant IBA America's Middleweight Title.
Darrell Woods W TKO End of Round Five Max Heyman.

'Gulfport's Slick' Willie Lee used three knockdowns in stopping New York's Ike Ezeji at 1:25 of round one.  With the win Lee takes home the vacant IBA America's Jr. Middleweight title.

(NOV 26) Recently signed by Golden Boy Promotions IBA World Middleweight Champion David Lopez defends his title January 6, 2005 at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona.  HBO Latino will televise live. 

(NOV 20) At the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York and promoted by North-East Promotions, in a New York East Regional IBA Youth Welterweight Title Bout 21 year old
Francisco Rincon used two knockdowns and improved to 9-1 with a well earned ten round win over Francisco Figueroa.

October 30, 2004:  At a sold-out Jarrells Gym in Savannah, Georgia, Al Seeger regained the IBA America's Jr. Featherweight title with a convincing twelve round win over game Luis Rivera.  Seeger won on all cards by scores of 118-112 - 119-109 - 118-110 and improves to 21-1.  Promoter:  Mike Jarrell

October 21, 2004: At 'Gilleys' in Dallas,Texas unbeaten Americo Santos captured the vacant IBA Continental Lightweight title by way of knockout in round four over Corey Alarcon. Body punches paved the way for Santos, now 18-0-15KO.  Promoter: Deborah Hawkins 'Golden Road Promotions'.

Effective 10-12-04: IBA President Dean Chance has withdrawn title recognition from IBA World Jr. Welterweight Champion Tomas Barrientes.  Barrientes won his title when defending champion Emanuel Augustus was disqualified by referee Lawrence Cole in round seven for repeated offenses this past June in Hildago, Texas.  Phonecalls to Team Barrientes from Dean Chance and various promoters hoping to match Barrientes with a number of possible opponents went unanswered. The vacant title will now be contested December 10, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio when local favorite Craig Weber, fresh from his win over Angel Manfredy,
looks for revenge against the one fighter to beat him, Rogelio Castenada from Sacramento, California.

(SEPT 29) A bout with the flu has forced IBA Continental Middleweight Champion Eric Regan from Friday nights 'Telefutura' title defense against Fernando Zuniga. A new date will be rescheduled soon.

Jeffries Wins IBA title! September 24, 2004 Hot Photo Gallery on WBAN's Record's members site!

(SEPT 24) Last night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, Kelsey Jeffries, 121 1/2,  of Gilroy, California won by a 10-round majority decision over Jerri Sitzes, 122,  in a 10-round super-bantamweight IBA title bout. Final judges scores were 96-94, 97-93 for Jeffries, and 95-95 even.

Kewadin Casino, Sault ST. Marie, Michigan, Promoter:  Gary Shaw & ShoBox: Unbeaten IBA Continental Lightheavyweight Champion Rico Hoye moved one step closer to a  World title opportunity against IBA Champion Roy Jones Jr. with a hard fought twelve round win over Montell Griffin.  Hoye, rated #2 by the IBA, improves to 18-0 with 14 knockouts.

Jones Jr. to Fight Johnson September 15, 2004

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On September 25 at the Fed Ex Arena in Memphis, Tennessee, HBO Presents IBA World Light heavyweight Champion Roy Jones Jr. and #4 rated challenger Glen Johnson.

(SEPT 15) On October 1, 2004, at the Feather Falls Casino in Oroville, California IBA Continental Middleweight Eric Regan battles Fernando Zuniga on a Don Chargin/Telefutura card.

Corrales vacates title September 13, 2004

Reigning IBA World Jr. Lightweight Champion Diego Corrales has vacated his title and will instead compete at the Lightweight limit of 135lbs. Mr. Corrales will enter IBA Lightweight ratings in October, 2004.

Jeffries Fights for IBA Title at the "Fight Night at the Tank" September 13, 2004

(SEPT 13) San Jose, CA--- Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E) and Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing will be having professional boxing action at HP Pavilion at San Jose on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. Featured in the evening’s main event will be Paul “The Punisher” Williams (23-0, 17 KO’S) of Augusta, Ga. Williams will face a tough opponent in Arturo Reyes (21-12, 18 KO’s) of Cuidad Obregon, Mexico in this 10 round Welterweight bout. Also returning to action at the Tank is local favorite Kelsey “Road Warrior” Jeffries (28-8, 2 KO’s) of Gilroy, Calif. who will take on Jeri Sitzes (5-5-1, 3 KO’s) of Springfield, Mo. in a 10 round Jr. Featherweight IBA World Title Fight.

On August 28, 2004, at the Civic Center, in Savannah, Georgia,
Trailing by five, four and one point on the judges scorecards, Berry
Butler's late charge stopped defending IBA America's Light heavyweight Champion Norman Jones at 2:20 of the 12th and final round. New Champion Butler recorded his 13th kayo and the 15th win of his career.  Promoter: Mike Jarrell. Attendance 1,500.

(AUG 20) In Corona, California, on a 'Thompson Boxing Promotions' card, Juan Carlos Rubio (146) shook off
nine months of inactivity and two small cuts on his way to a tenth round TKO win over Raul Franco. Rubio, a former IBA America's Champion adds the Continental Welterweight belt to his collection and improves to 31-7-2-12KO's.  Norm Longdin

(AUG 20) Last night at the Aldrich Arena, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and promoted by Team Freedom Promotions, Mary Jo Sanders, 140,  stopped Lisa Holewyne, 143,  of Texas, in the ninth round.  This was Sanders first defense of her IBA Continental belt. More details on the fight results segment of WBAN.

Effective 8-8-04: Dean Chance and the International Boxing Association have withdrawn World Championship status from Lightweight Champion Juan Lazcano for failure to defend his IBA title within the specified timeframe. Mr. Lazcano won his title on 5-5-01 with a TKO in round 11 over John John Molina. Mr. Lazcano's defended his IBA belt five times the last coming against Stevie Johnston on 9-13-03. Juan Lazcano will re-enter the IBA World Ratings as a contender in September 2004.

At the Desert Diamond Casino, in Tucson, Arizona, promoted by
Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing & ESPN2, in a span of less than two years, Nogales, Sonora, Mexicos's, David Lopez has gone from club fighter to contender to IBA World Middleweight Champion.
Against Kirino Garcia, Lopez was at his punching best in rounds one through five, dropping his opponent in the fifth but breaking his left hand in the process.  Now a one armed fighter, Lopez showed the poise of a champion, boxing beautifully and scoring clean punches with his right hand only while rarely getting hit cleanly in return. Lopez dominance would be reflected on the judges scorecards, winning by shut-out at 120-106.  For Lopez this was his fifth straight win with three of them coming before a
national viewing audience on ESPN 2. Congratulations David!!

(JULY 24) At the famed 'Jarrells Gym' in Savannah, Georgia, Norman Jones became the new IBA America's Light heavyweight Champion by stopping Rico Cason at 2:22 of round eight. Now twenty seven years of age the well conditioned Jones seems to be hitting his stride and plans for a September defense of his newly won title are already in the works. Congratulations Norman.

At the Pala Casino in Pala, California, Lawrence Clay-Bey used a forty six pound weight advantage to batter Imamu Mayfield (210) around the ring on his way to a fifth round (1:50) TKO win. Former Olympian Clay-Bey improved to 20-2-15KO and captured the vacant IBA Continental Heavyweight title. Promoter: Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing & ESPN2. Attendance: 1,200.

Hallback Retains IBA Title ©Photo by Sue TL Fox July 2, 2004

(JULY 2) Tonight at the Pala Casino, in California, and televised on ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" Chevelle "Fists of Steel"  Hallback  successfully defended her IBA world title when she won a 10-round unanimous decision over Layla "Amazing" McCarter in a non-stop action packed bout that was featured as the co-main.  Final judges scoring was 98-92, 97-93, and 99-91.  Teddy Atlas of ESPN2 scored the fight for McCarter at 96-95. 

(JUNE 20) On June 18, 2004, Tomas Barrientes became the new IBA Champion at 140# when defending World Champion Emanuel Augustus, following two point deductions in round seven,
was disqualified by Laurence Cole.  Augustus seemed distracted from the outset but led through six rounds on all cards at 58-56 before being sent home by referee Cole.  Augustus did not stop there and vented his frustrations to all who would listen before cooler heads would prevail.  New Champ Barrientes now 28-7-17KO.

(JUNE 13) At the Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City Missouri, late sub Donovan Casteneda upset unbeaten and favored Rico Lane to win the vacant IBA America's Welterweight title.  Casteneda, taking the fight on ten days, showed good conditioning throughout and won on all cards by scores of 117-111.

(MAY 30) Last Night, in front of more than 2,500 fans outdoors on a hot and humid River Street in Savannah, Georgia, unbeaten Al Seeger lost his IBA America's Jr. Featherweight title when was shockingly TKO'd by Phillip Payne in round ten. A first round knockdown and a large points lead through eight rounds for Seeger would change dramatically late in the ninth round as Seeger hit the deck for the first time. The one minute rest period between rounds did little to help the local star as trainer Mike Jarrell stopped the contest at :23 seconds of the tenth round. New Champ, Payne now 14-11.

(MAY 29) Last night, at the Feather Falls Casino, in Oroville, California, on a Don Chargin promotion, and broadcast live on "Telefutura", Pedro Ortega entered the ring as the defending IBA Continental Middleweight Champion. But it was Eric Regan the sold-out crowd came to see. Regan did not disappoint. Regan (159.75) regained his title with a convincing twelve round win over
Ortega----his second in three bouts, by scores of 117-111, 115-114, and 118-110. 

With one devastating left hand Antonio Tarver made good on his pre fight prediction and took the IBA World Light-heavyweight title away from defending champion Roy Jones Jr.  at 1:41 of round two. New Champion Tarver now 22-2-18 KO's.

IBA on 'ShoBox'
(MAY 12) On May 20, 2004, at the Kewadin Casino in Sault ST. Marie Michigan, cruiserweights Darnell "Ding-A-Ling Man" Wilson and once beaten Laudelino Barros meet for the vacant IBA America's Cruiserweight Title.

America's Jr. Middleweight Title
(MAY 10) Promoter Peter McKinn along with Top Level Entertainment & Events featured the return of former World Champion, Ramon 'Yory Boy' Campas.  Taking part in his second bout following his World title bid against Oscar De La Hoya a fit and trim Campas made quick work of 16-2 Anthony Shuler, scoring two knockdowns on his way to a TKO win at 1:16 of round one.  Campas now 82-6 with 69 knockouts.

Contreras Shines!!
(MAY 10) The Real Estate Council Foundation of Greater Dallas, Texas,  along with matchmaker extrordinare, Bill Benton featured Jr. Welterweights Eleazar Contreras and Mexico's Silverio Ortiz for the vacant IBA America's Championship. The event took place at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel.  The classy World-Rated Contreras scored early and often on his way to a near shut-out of Ortiz winning on all three judges scorecards by scores of 120-107 & 119-108 twice. Contreras improves to 22-4-2.

(MAY 8) Leo "Paco" Nolan scored a well earned twelve round unanimous decision over "Big" Lou Savarese at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT in the main event of ESPN2's Friday Night Fights. Not only did Nolan win the fight, but in the process, he captured the IBA Continental Americas belt and made a name for himself in the heavyweight division all in the same night. Judges Sammartino and Weisfeld both scored the bout 116-112 while Judge Paolino scored the bout 115-113. 

Wolfe KO's Ward in first round! May 8, 2004 ©Photos by Patricia Butaud  and Janis Guidry Photo Gallery

(MAY 8) Tonight, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, in Biloxi, Mississippi, in the main event, Ann Wolfe KO'd Vonda Ward, 1:08 seconds of the first round!  Ward was carried out on a stretcher after being on the mat for 10 minutes...Wolfe threw a beautiful overhand right that ended the fight in less than a round!  Wolfe is the new 175-lb IBA World Champion!

Weigh-in in Biloxi! ©Photos by Patricia Butaud and Janis Guidry

(MAY 7) Today in Biloxi, Mississippi, the weigh-in was held for tomorrow's night of action!  There are two women's matches on the card, with the main event, featuring Vonda Ward, of Ohio, facing Ann Wolfe in a 10-round IBA 175 lb. World championship. Ward weighing in at 170 lbs., and Ann Wolfe at 172 lbs. In a second women's match, Mia St. John, will be fighting Lana Alexander in a six rounder.  

(APR 29) Former World Champion Ramon 'Yory Boy' Campas continues his comeback when he faces Anthony Shuler (15-2) May 8 in Phoenix, Arizona. Peter McKinn promotes.

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. The 6’6”, 250lb Londoner struck Gold in Sydney and joined an elite group that includes names like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Sugar Ray Leonard...Exclusive Photo Gallery!

Effective 4-18-04:  The International Boxing Association has withdrawn World Title recognition from Featherweight Champion Angel Chacon for failure to defend within the specified timeframe as stipulated by IBA Championship Rules.  Chacon has been dogged by a series of fight cancellations since his wining the IBA World crown in October of 2002, with only one ring appearance, that being a non-title ten rounder.  Chacon will re-enter the
IBA World Ratings in May as a contender based on his activity in the ring.

(APR 13) Boxing's reigning Pound for Pound King, Roy Jones Jr. defends his IBA World Light heavyweight Championship against number '1' contender, Antonio Tarver May 15 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

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(APR 7) This week at the IBA Boxing Gym, Wladmir Klitschko prepares for his fight that will take place this Saturday, on April 10, at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.  IBA Women's Heavyweight champion Vonda Ward was also at the gym.  Photos

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Hoye win again!
(MAR 18) At a sold out Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California, unbeaten IBA Continental Light-heavyweight Champion Rico Hoye retained his title for the second time with a two knockdown first round stoppage of Donnell Wiggins. Hoye now 16-0 with 13 KO's.

(FEB 7) Tonight at the Grand Casino Coushatta Pavillion,
Kinder, Louisiana, Sunshine Fettkether fought Eliza Olson for the vacant IBA Junior MIddleweight belt, but no belt was given out after the two fought a toe-to-toe 10-rounder and the result was a majority draw!  Judges scoring was 96-94, 95-95, 95-95. More on Women's Boxing!

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September 13 -Las Vegas, Nevada
At a sold-out MGM Grand Casino, brilliant IBA World Lightweight Champion Juan Lazcano retained his title with an 11th round stoppage of former champion Stevie Johnston. Lazcano dropped his opponent in round one and hit the deck briefly himself a round later as the two battled on even terms through six rounds. Lazcano dominated from round seven on with hard body shots and strong right hands, dropping Johnston twice more before Johnston's corner asked referee Kenny Bayless to stop the one sided contest at 2:18 of round eleven. Lazcano now 33-2-1-25KO.

(AUG 26) Tonight on a Sugar Ray Leonard Promotions and ESPN2 card, at the Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Alex Trujillo won the vacant IBA World 140-lb Junior Welterweight championship, when he stopped Luis Villalta :48 in the third round. Villalta made it through the count but did not continue after receiving a hand injury. Norm Longtin/IBA Ratings

Garcia Rolls On! Photos by Sandy "Flygirl" Goldberg

(JUNE 14) At the Stratosphere Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Goossen-Tutor Promotions and Fox Sports featured main event of the evening matched defending IBA America's Jr. Middleweight Champion Julio Garcia and 20-2 Chantel Stanciel.  The powerful and always in shape Garcia never looked better as he exploded with two knockdowns and a KO win at :50 of round number one.  Garcia now 25-1-2. Norm Longtin/IBA

(JUNE 5) At the State Theater in Detroit, Michigan, Rico Hoye overcame a second round knockdown before taking control in round four on his way to a lopsided decision over Prince Badi Ajamu to win the vacant IBA Continental Light-heavyweight title. Ajamu suffered his first loss (15-1-1-7KO) while Hoye improves to 13-0-0 (10KO). Norm Longtin/IBA

Regan Explodes!
(MAY 28) In a Don Chargin Productions, as a ringman Eric Regan's  overall record reads 53-0.  As a kickboxer Regan rose to 32-0 and gained a world title before shifting his attention full-time to the 'sweet science' that is professional boxing.  Regan's first defense of his IBA Continental middleweight title and his twenty first victory as a professional boxer was, without a doubt his most impressive. Using his six foot four inch frame to his advantage, Regan used a variety of hooks and jabs to send the durableNew Orleans veteran Ron Weaver  to the deck three times before referee John Schorle called a halt at 1:18 of round number two.  Before the bout Eric had asked about a rating.  I told him that an impressive win would guarantee a rating.  Eric Regan  will enter the IBA world middleweight ratings in July. Congratulations Eric!  Norm Longtin -IBA/ratings. 

(MAY 17) At the Thunderbird Wild West Casino, in Norman, Oklahoma, Ringside Promotions and Dish Network PPV presented a night of IBA World Title action.  In the opening bout, a resurgent Robert Daniels dropped Alex Gonzales with a hard left to the body near the end of round four on his way to winning the vacant IBA World Super-Cruiserweight title. Gonzales rose unsteadily at the count of eight only to retire on his stool before the start of round five, complaining of a broken right hand. In the second bout, they featured the return of the 'legend' Maurico Pastrana, now campaigning as a bantamweight. Pastrana never looked better as he dropped and battered former IBF world title challenger Mike Trejo into a second round defeat. Congratulations Robert and Mauricio!  Norm Longtin/IBA

LAS VEGAS (FEB 25) Yesterday at the exclusive IBA gym, IBA Light-Heavyweight Champion of the world Roy Jones Jr. had a private workout at the facility.  Roy is getting ready for his March 1, fight at the Thomas & Mack Center, to take on John Ruiz, who is defending his WBA Heavyweight title.  The fight will be seen on HBO Pay-Per-View.

(FEB 22) Last night at the Aladdin Resort, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kelvin "Konkrete" Davis used a hard right hand to drop Brazil's Rogerio Lobo at :42 seconds of the first round, to win the vacant IBA America's Cruiserweight title. Davis is now 19-1-1 (15KO).

(FEB 2) Early last year unbeaten danish super-middleweight prospect Mikkel Kessler made the journey to Los Angeles, California, with countryman Johnny Bredahl. Bredahl in preparation for his WBA title winning effort with Eidy Moya and Kessler sparred many rounds with an assortment of world class fighters that visit Freddy Roach’s ‘wild card’ gym on a daily basis. For those who witnessed Kessler’s talents up close the opinion was unanimous 'this kid can fight' a year later and Kessler is still unbeaten and wearing an IBA world title belt!

( JAN 31) In Oceanside, California, Don Chargin and Telefutura presented world rated and defending IBA continental lightweight champion Efren Hinojosa cut and battered game Carlos Ramirez before the fight was halted at the end of round six. Hinojosa now 25-1-17KO.

(JAN 27) Promoted by Anna Beth Goodman's "Kingfish Boxing" at the Pontchartrain Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, hard-hitting Hector Quiroz scored a first round knockdown and won in a shootout with Steve Martinez when Martinez could not continue due to a closed right eye in round eight.  Quiroz improves to 36-7-1-28ko while claiming the vacant IBA America's welterweight title.

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(JAN 15) IBA World Jr. Bantamweight Champion Mauricio Pastrana scaled 115.5 pounds for his title defense against Evaristo Primero  on January 3 at the Gold Rush Palace near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Following a week of hearings on this matter it has been determined that the announced weight of 115.5 pounds by Oklahoma commissioner Steve Bashore shall stand as the official weight.  Due to Pastrana's excessive poundage the title has been declared vacant. Pastrana becomes the IBA number one contender for the now vacant title and will be the mandated contender in any future title action at this weight or until a loss justifies his removal from the number one contenders position.. 

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