The WBC, through the Ring Officials Committee is advising the boxing industry of the immediate implementation, which starting on March the 1st, of the zero tolerance policy for rabbit punches.
After asking the Lord for the eternal peace for Sr. Mendoza, he was paid a well deserved tribute in which boxers, journalists, promoters and family participated. The first to speak at the moving ceremony was former WBA featherweight champion, Venezuelan Antonio Esparragoza.
AIBA and its affiliates have used abuse of power to intimidate many national federations with the threat to suspend them from participating in international events including the Olympic Games.
Martial arts icon Jean Claude Van Damme was named as the World Boxing Council Muay Thai Ambassador by the WBC, for his continuous efforts in spreading the teachings of this discipline.
Jelena Mrdjenovich avenged a recent defeat to Edith Soledad Matthysse in the most sensible fashion - doing exactly the opposite as was the case the first time they met. The strategy paid off, as she reclaimed her featherweight title while picking up one more in a 10-round unanimous decision win Friday evening at home in Edmonton, Canada. Scores were 96-93 (twice) and 97-92 for the local favorite in their unified title fight, which aired live on TyC Sports in Argnetina (Matthysse's home country) and the United States.
LAS VEGAS - Lightweight contender Rod Salka was present for the official weighin for Saturday's exhibition fight between Shawn Porter and Lanardo Tyner.
The World Boxing Association has the sad duty to report the death of its President Emeritus, Francisco Gilberto Mendoza, which occurred in Caracas, today at 6:35 pm.
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen 'Breadman' Edwards gives his thoughts on Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Amir Khan, Danny Garcia not calling out Floyd Mayweather Jr., Errol Spence vs. Chris Algieri, and more.
Carlos Ruiz and Joel Montes de Oca are set for their Telemundo-televised headliner Friday evening at Auditorio Blackberry in Mexico City, Mexico. Both boxers made weight for a scheduled 10-round regional super featherweight title fight that represents a two-way must-win scenario. Ruiz came in right at the divisional limit of 130 lbs., while Montes de Oca was slightly lighter at 129 lbs.
Boxing great Muhammad Ali loves watching himself on YouTube though his wife regrets his inability to influence the world because of his failing health. In a touching interview with The Times newspaper, Ali's fourth wife Lonnie gave an insight into the former world heavyweight champion's ongoing struggles with Parkinson's disease.