Gabriel F. Cordero
493 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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UPDATE ON EMBARRASING SITUATION OF SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ ON WBA CONVENTION IN FLORIDA
Sampson Lewkowicz. What happened at the WBA convention in Florida this week has been one of the most embarrassing situations seen in the recent history of world boxing and even more so…
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Tishchenko is the first WBA bridgeweight champion
Tishchenko. It appears that the WBA will adopt the “bridgeweight” name for its super cruiserweight division. Over the weekend, Evgeny Tishchenko (13-1, 8 KOs) made history by officially becoming the first WBA…
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Boris Van Der Vorst of Germany elected first World Boxing president
Boris van der Vorst, a prominent opponent of International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev, has been elected inaugural president of World Boxing following a full vote of 26 of the 27…
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“La Guerrera Torres” A legend close to Immortality
The Mexican Ana "La Guerrera" María Torres is a strong candidate to enter to the Canastota International Hall of Fame in 2024 in the modern women's boxing category after sharing a nomination…
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WBC could suspend boxrec support?
In a surprising and unexpected situation and decision, the WBC announced during its annual convention in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, that it will suspend cooperation with Boxrec.com which it has supported…
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WBC World Peace Convention begins in Uzbekistan
The 61st Annual Convention of the WBC began this Monday morning at the Hilton Hotel in the spectacular city of Tashkent “The Stone City” in Uzbekistan with the presence of more than…
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Mexican Esmeralda Moreno nominated to IBHOF in Canastota
Esmeralda Moreno. The former Mexican WBC light flyweight world champion, Esmeralda Moreno is on the nomination ballot to enter the international boxing hall of fame in Canastota, New York in 2024 in…
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Italian Boxer Luigi Minchillo Passes Away
The passing of former Italian world challenger, Luigi Minchillo, on September 25th has been reported. Minchillo, a participant in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, achieved championship titles in both Italy and Europe.…
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WBC congratulates UFC for awarding Alexa Grasso a beautiful unique cultural belt
The WBC created the unique commemorative belts in 2017 as a way to present a gift from Mexico and boxing to the world by showcasing the beauty and ancient traditions of so…
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USA and Argentina will celebrate 100 years of Dempsey vs Firpo fight
The hundred years of "Firpo-Dempsey" symbolize an extraordinary date for world boxing and for Argentina. This September 14, 2023, a commemorative bust of the match will be inaugurated on 8th Avenue, between…
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Panamanian “El General” Pedroza favorite over Cardenas for the WBA Continental title on Friday on SHOWBOX
Ramón “Dinamita” Cárdenas (22-1, 11 KOs) faces undefeated Panamanian star prospect Rafael Pedroza for the WBA Continental-Latin American title in the main event of a SHOBOX: The New Generation broadcast on Friday,…
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Errol Spence activates rematch clause against Terence Crawford
It has been learned that former world champion Errol Spence Jr. has activated his rematch clause to fight Terence Crawford in a not-so-expected move that will keep occupied Crawford at least for…
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Munguia to train with Freddie Roach?
Munguia and Morales. The Mexican member of the Canastota Hall of Fame, Érik 'Terrible' Morales will no longer be the coach of former world champion Jaime Munguía as he will dedicate himself…
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Terence Crawford seeks to organize boxers in defense of their rights
Terence Crawford says that “We have to set out to create a professional boxing union that guarantees the same kinds of benefits that major league baseball, basketball and soccer players in the…
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Panamanian trainer “Tolete” Arroyo passes away
Panamanian boxing has received with resignation the death this Friday of former boxer and trainer Francisco "Tolete" Arroyo, 60, due to a prolonged terminal illness. "Tolete" Arroyo was the leader of the…
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Argentinian prospect “El Chango” Priotti passes away
"El Chango", Fabricio Emiliano Priotti was a strong undefeated star prospect in Argentinian boxing, where he began to stand out on the amateur level and was very dedicated in training. He was…
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WBC Cares Honors Azumah Nelson in Ghana
Hall of Famer Azumah Nelson was honored Saturday at an amateur boxing event as part of activities to celebrate his 65th birthday at the Accra Sports Stadium. The event was organized by…
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Esquiva Falcao statement on the controversial IBF title judges decision in Germany
Through his social networks, the 33-year-old Brazilian Esquiva Falcado (30-1, 20KOs) did not hide his sadness with the result of his fight for the vacant IBF middleweight world championship against the German…
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ASIA boxing Confederation wants to leaves IBA
The Asian Boxing Confederation has publicly expressed its desire to withdraw from the IBA after what happened this week with the body and the loss of its Olympic recognition with the IOC.…
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WBC and México City with over 30,000 fans in a boxing class
More than 30,000 people came this Saturday, June 17, to the legionary Zócalo in Mexico City to participate in the massive boxing class together with the Mexican world champions. Mexican legend Julio…
