.- ALEXANDER USTINOV best fighter of the year 2011 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

ALEXANDER USTINOV has been declared as the European Best Fighter of the year 2011. Congratulations to Alexander and the K2 Ukraine Team !!

 

.- Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012 !!

by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

We wish the European Boxing family Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2012. May this new year bring you lots of Health, Love and Happiness. It has been a pleasure working and collaborating with you during the last year for the safe and benefit of our beloved sport of Boxing and together we can continue providing quality, credibility and prestige to our Sport.

 

God bless you all and thank you for being part of our Association !!

 

Juan Luís Torralba

European Boxing Association

President

.- ALEXANDER USTINOV keeps his European Heavyweight Crown !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

ALEXANDER USTINOV successfully defended last weekend his European 'EBA' Heavyweight Title in Cherkasy, Ukraine, by defeating strong Russian challenger DENIS BAKHTOV (33-6-0/23 KOs). Although the experienced Russian boxer tried his best he could not beat the giant Belorussian Ustinov, who dominated most of the actions. The final scoring from the neutral judges were: 118-110; 117-111; 119-110. The event was promoted by K2 Promotions and televised live by the Ukrainian National TV.

.- European 'EBA' Heavyweight Championship this weekend in Ukraine !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

Undefeated ALEXANDER USTINOV will defend this saturday, Oct. 22nd 2011, his European 'EBA' Heavyweight Championship against the strong Russian challenger DENIS BAKHTOV (33-6-0/23 KOs) in the city of Cherkassy, south from Kiev. It will be one of the strongest challenges so far for the European Heavyweight Champion from 'K2 Promotions Ukraine'. The event will be televised live by the Ukrainian National TV and it will count with other major K2 prospects like Kostyantyn Rovenskyy, Vitaliy Neveselyy, Max Bursak and Oleksandr Cherviak.

 

 

.- AGALI ALYSHEV new European Lightweight Champion !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

AGALI ALYSHEV became last weekend the first European Champion from Azerbaijan. The Championship took place last weekend in Baku, the capital from Azerbaijan, between local hero AGALI ALYSHEV and Georgian fighter NUGZAR MARGVELASHVILI. Alyshev won by unanimous point decision (118-110; 115-113; 117-112). It was the first ever professional Boxing event taking place in this country and it was televised live by National Azerbaijan TV. Here are some pictures from the European Championship:

 

AGALI ALYSHEV with EBA Champion belt

 

weigh-in

 

EBA Lightweight

.- EL HADAK beats HUEBNER to defend his European 'EBA' Title !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

RACHID EL HADAK, current European 'EBA' Cruiserweight Champion and no. 7 at the WBA World Ratings, successfully defended last week in Marrakech his European Belt by unanimous decision over German Champion RENE HUEBNER. El Hadak dominated most of the rounds and although he was about to end the bout in the 12th round his German challenger stood the fast and strong punches received and they went the distance. The official scorings were: Jean Louis Legland 120-107; Juan Manuel García 120-108 and Lahcen Oumghar 120-108. The event was televised live by Eurosport and the Morrocan National Channel.

 

 

.- WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO new WBA Super Champion !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

 

The biggest heavyweight title fight in years wasn’t an instant classic as IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) scored a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over cautious WBA champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KOs) on Saturday night at the Imtech Arena in Hamburg, Germany. In round one, Haye threw lots of power punches but didn’t land clean. Wlad landed some jabs but nothing hard. More connects in round two for both and things heated up further in round three. Haye landed a clean shot at the bell to end round four. Good combination by Klitschko in round five. Haye stayed mostly on the outside, occasionally jumping in with single shots. Klitschko pressed the action and was busier in every round. Klitschko was deducted a point by Geno Rodriguez for pushing down Haye in round eight, but took control down the stretch. Rodriguez gave Haye a count after he went down in the eleventh. Haye landed a hard shot in the twelfth, but Wlad came back. In the end, scores were 117-109, 118-108, 116-110.

.- new European 'EBA' Ratings as of June 2011 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It has just been released the latest European 'EBA' Ratings as of June 2011. To download please click here.

- - - EUROPEAN RATINGS as of June 2011 - - -

 

.- VLADIMIR KRAVETS 'European Fighter of the month' June 2011 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

Vladimir Kravets, who is rated no. 4 in the latest WBA World Ratings, has been named "European Fighter of the Month" as of june 2011 by the Championship Committee. Kravets, who is the current European Super Lightweight Champion with an incredible record of 24-0-0/15 KOs, is one of the strongest fighters in the Super Lightweight division and has declared to be willing and ready for the World Title within the next months.

 

 

.- new European Ratings within the next days !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

Within the next days it will be released the latest European 'EBA' Ratings as of June 2011. Please forward all your recommendations to the 'EBA' office at info@europeboxing.com to the attention of the European Ratings Committee. Thank you.

 

.- VALENTIN KUTS stripped  of his European 'EBA' Title !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

VALENTIN KUTS has been stripped by the Championship Committee of his European 'EBA' Lightweight Title due to his recent loss, last week, in Germany for a minor belt. Kuts won the European Title on May 21st 2010 against the strong challenger Sam Rukundo (Sweden / 15-1-1) and he was included in the Top 10 of the World Ratings but he could not defend his European Title since due to the lack of sponsorship in his hometown of Kiev.

 

Valentin Kuts in May 2010 after winning the European 'EBA' Lightweight Title

 

.- HAYE vs KLITSCHKO presser from Germany!!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

 

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBA heavyweight champion David Haye faced off at the kickoff press conference for their July 2 clash at Imtech Arena in Hamburg, Germany. “I looked into his eyes and saw him beaten and broken. He’s never fought anyone with my attributes, it’s new territory for me and for him,” said Haye (25-1, 23 KOs). “He’ll do what he always does. I’ve fought these robots before – I’ve never lost, at amateur or professional level, to an eastern European fighter and that’s not going to change now…..He’s a fraud and I’m good at exposing frauds.” Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) stated, “David Haye is going to be my 50th knockout. 49 fighters have been knocked out in the last 15 years and David Haye has completely disrespected them. I will show him that he is just going to be another like the 49 before, he will be number 50 on July 2nd.”

 

.- ANTHONY FITZGERALD new no. 11 at the WBA World Ratings !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA

 

Current European 'EBA' Middleweight Champion ANTHONY FITZGERLAND (Ireland) has been rated as new no. 11 at the latest WBA World Ratings as of March 2011. Congratulations Champ for your move towards the greatest achive for a professional fighter: to become WBA World Champion !!!

 

 

.- Congratulations to our WBA President Dr. Mendoza on his Birthday !!

by the European Boxing Association - EBA

 

The World Boxing Association and the European Boxing Association express its warmest congratulation to our President Dr. Gilberto Mendoza on his 68 birthday.  Mendoza was born on March 30, 1943 in Barquisimeto, Lara state, Venezuela, and has devoted much of his life to sports, especially boxing. On behalf of all the Directorate Members, board members of the WBA, "Wish a very happy birthday to our president". His son, Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, WBA Executive Vice President completes the "it is very difficult for a child not to admire his father, but beyond this feeling, my father is my heart, reason and spiritual guide of my life".

 

 

.- ANTHONY FITZGERALD new European 'EBA' Middleweight Champion !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA

 

ANTHONY FITZGERLAND (Ireland) was proclaimed last saturday March 19th in Dublin, Ireland, the new European 'EBA' Middleweight Champion after beating by TKO on the 5th round (min. 0:52) to the strong and well experienced French challenger AFFIF BELGHECHAM. The fight was lead during the first four rounds by the local star, producing even a deep bloody cut on Belghecham's nose that almost cause the intervention of the ring-doctor. However at the beginning of the 5th round, and after a strong combination of punches from Fitzgerland that put Belghecham defenseless against the ropes, made the scoring-referee of the Championship Mr. Jose Ignacio Martínez to stop the fight by TKO. The other two judges were Stanley Christodoulou (RSA) and Alfredo Polanco (MEX). The scores from the three judges up to the 5th round were unanimouslly 40-36 for the local.

 

In the main event of evening Interim WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Guillermo Rigourdeux (CUB) beat the local hero Willie Casey in the first round by KO after three consecutives knock-downs. The promoter of the event was Dolphil Promotions and it was broadcasted live by Ireland RTE Two.

 

Picture collection by Terry Holmes (Greenjab 2011) at thphote.net:

 

 

EBA Belt with the 'City West Hotel' Arena behind

.- this weekend European 'EBA' Middleweight Title in Dublin, Ireland !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA

 

This weekend it will take place in Dublin, Ireland, in the undercard of the WBA Super Bantamweight Title the vacant European 'EBA' Middleweight Title between ANTHONY FITZGERALD (Ireland) and AFFIF BELGHECHAM (France). The promoter will be Dolphil Promotions and it will be broadcasted live by Ireland RTE Two.

 

.- results from double EBA event in St. Etienne, France !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA

 

Last weekend SALIM LARBI (14-1-0) from France became new EBA Super Welterweight Champion by defeating strong Georgian Challenger DAVID MAKARADZE (16-4-0) by unanimous point decision. The official scores were John Coyle (UK) 118-111; Lahcen Oumghar (NTH) 118-110 and Ove Ovesen (DK) 118-111. Although Salim is only 23 years old he knew how to keep his much more experienced opponent in the distance, dodging the strong punches from Makaradze and connecting his fast and long punches on him. Also as co-main event current EBA Cruiserweight Champion RACHID EL HADAK (France) successfully defended his EBA Belt against LEVAN JOMARDASHVILI (21-2-0 / 16 KOs) winning by clear unanimous point decision (120-107; 120-106 and 120-106). The promoter of the event was BOXEOS and broadcasted live by Sport+ TV France.

 

  SALIM (left) and RACHID (right) - click to enlarge

 

More pictures from St. Etienne, France, on March 11th 2011 (click on images to enlarge):

 

.- Excellent bill in Dublin on March 19th with a WBA main event !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA' - text by Daniel Halpin

 

On March 19th Anthony Fitzgerald (Ireland) takes on Affif Belghecham (France) for the European 'EBA' Middleweight Title as chief support to the WBA Super Bantamweight Title between Guillermo Rigondeaux vs Willie Casey in Dublin.  Fitzgerald's opponent is no stranger to these shores losing out on points to Andy Lee in November 2009. Former French and EBU-EU champion Affif Belghecham is relishing the chance to fight for the European 'EBA' Title in Ireland. “To be honest when I was offered the fight we did not need to dwell long on a decision. I have bad memories of my fight with Andy (Lee) and would like to avenge that defeat by beating Fitzgerald in Dublin. Irish Cruiserweight Title is also on the line when Ian Tims takes on Michael Sweeney. Here is a video-promo of the WBA main event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPsc7p7Rpuk&feature=fvsr

 

.- new European 'EBA' Ratings as of March 2011 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It has just been released the latest European 'EBA' Ratings as of March 2011. To download please click here.

- - - EUROPEAN RATINGS as of March 2011 - - -

.- new Video-Promo about the two EBA Belts in St. Etienne, France !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

The promoter Boxeos Boxing Events has released a promotional video in YouTube about the two EBA Titles taking place next week March 11th 2011 in St. Etienne, France. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvLHrpn6hH8

.- Two EBA Belts in St. Etienne, France on March 11th 2011 !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

Next week March 11th 2011 it will take place in the beautiful city of St. Etienne, France, two 'EBA' Titles promoted by Boxeos Boxing Events. The first one it will be current EBA Cruiserweight Champion RACHID EL HADAK (France) who will defend his EBA Title against the strong LEVAN JOMARDASHVILI (Georgia)(21-2-0/16 KOs) and the second one it will be the vacant EBA Super Welterweight Title between SALIM LARBI (France)(13-1-0) and DAVID MAKARADZE (16-4-0/7 KOs). This EBA Title was recently vacanted by his compatriot Sebastien Madani who could not comply with his mandatory duties. The event will be broadcasted live by Sport+ TV:

 

.- Yoan Pablo Hernandez new WBA Interim Champion !!
by Team Sauerland - posted by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Yoan Pablo Hernandez (24-1-0/ 13 KOs) is the new WBA Interim Cruiserweight Champion after stopping Steve Herelius (21-2, 12 KOs) in the seventh round. The hard-hitting Cuban knocked the Frenchman down twice – first with a thunderous right and then with a series of punches before the fight was waved off. “This is like a dream coming true,” Hernandez enthused. “I have worked very hard to become champion. I am very happy and proud.” Hernandez made good use of his advantage in reach as he wisely fired his jab, while Herelius was dangerous in the infight. In the break between the fourth and the fifth round, there was a delay as Herelius seemed to have a problem with his foot. However, he shook off the injury and continued, launching furious attacks in the fifth, but Hernandez defense stood tall. The Cuban regained the upper hand and eventually ended the fight in style in the seventh round.

.- WBA Interim's Herelius vs Hernandez public work-out !!
by Team Sauerland - posted by the European Boxing Association - EBA

WBA Interim Cruiserweight Champion Steve Herelius (21-1, 12 KOs) and mandatory challenger Yoan Pablo Hernandez (23-1, 12 KOs) today participated in a public work-out in Mulheim. On Saturday night, they will headline Team Sauerland´s big show that also features the clash between IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve Cunningham and mandatory challenger Enad Licina. While Hernandez gave the fans an in-depth look at his training with coach Ulli Wegner, Herelius had a little problem to solve. Neither his luggage nor his coach had made it to Mulheim in time. Without proper training gear, the champion entered the ring in street clothes and asked a fan to join him for some very light shadow boxing. “Right now, he is only missing his clothes and his trainer,” Yoan Pablo Hernandez said. “On Saturday, he will also be missing his belt.”

Hernandez with coach Wegner

.- New European 'EBA'  Ratings as of February 2011 !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

Those European Federations, promoters or managers interested to make any recommendations or suggestions to the European Ratings Committee should send them by e-mail (info@europeboxing.com) before February 7th 2011 in order to be considered for the up-coming European 'EBA' Ratings as of February 2011 to be released within the next week. The idea of the 'EBA' it is to have a European Ratings neutral, fair and with the participation of all the parties involved.

.- Excellent Boxing card in Donetsk, Ukraine !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

Last weekend (friday Jan. 14th) took place in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk an excellent Boxing card with several WBA Intercontinental and European 'EBA' Titles at the stake promoted by Union Boxing Promotions and broadcasted live by www.youz.tv and the Ukrainian National TV. Here are the official results:

 

WBA Intercontinental Featherweight Title                European 'EBA' Super Lighweight Title

OLEG YEFIMOVICH vs PHILIPPE FRENOIS                          VLADIMIR KRAVETS vs BASTIEN LAFORGE

Winner: Oleg Yefimovich by UD12                                   Winner: Vladimir Kravets by KO on 10th round (min. 0:57)

Official scores: 117-111; 119-109; 117-111

 

WBA Intercontinental Cruiserweight Title                 European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Title

YAGO KILADZE vs ZOLTAN CZEKUS                                  SERVER EMURLAEV vs ANTON SJOMKIN

Winner: Yago Kiladze by KO on 1st round (min. 2:45)       Winner: Server Emurlaev by TKO on 8th round (min. 2:57)

 

European 'EBA' Featherweight Title

STANISLAV MERDOV vs NIKOLOZ BERKATSASHVILI

Winner: Stanislav Merdov by KO on 2nd round (min. 2:56)

 

Pictures of the new Champions.

As always all the European 'EBA' Champions wear the WBA badge in their trunks (click on pics to enlarge):

 

.- WBA Intercontinental & EBA card in Donetsk, Ukraine, next week !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA

Union Boxing Promotions will stage next week an excellent Boxing card with several WBA Intercontinental and European 'EBA' Title fights. It will be at the "Druzhba Sport Palace" on frinday January 14th with some of the best fighters from Union Boxing Promotions at the stake, like Oleg Yefimovich, Vladimir Kravets, Yago Kiladze, Server Emurlaev, Stanyslav Merdov and several others..

 

 

Oleg Yefimovich (right) challenge for WBA Intercontinental Featherweight Title

Vladimir Kravets (left) challenge for European 'EBA' Super Lightweight Title

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.- The WBA and the EBA wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

The World Boxing Association, lead by our President Dr. Gilberto Mendoza and the regional body European Boxing Association wish to all the European Boxing family Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2011.

 

.- EBA Cruiserweight Champion RACHID EL HADAK makes tune-up fight !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

Current EBA Cruiserweight Champion and WBA no. 5 rated contender RACHID EL HADAK (France) will make a tune-up fight next December 18th before his scheduled EBA Title defense for early 2011. Here is the poster of the event:

 

 

.- WBA Directory meeting in Managua before the World Convention !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

Monday Nov. 22nd took place in Managua the WBA Directory meeting, just before the starting of the WBA World Convention held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Managua, Nicaragua. Several important Boxing promoters attended to the World Convention, including Europeans like Sauerland Events, Acaries Promotions, Knock-Out Promotions, Union Boxing Promotions and others from around the globe like Gary Shaw, Golden Boy Promotions, Suzuki Promotions, Osvaldo Rivero Pro., etc ...

 

.- SUKHOTSKI new European 'EBA' Light-Heavyweight Champion !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

Last friday October 29th DMITRY SUKHOTSKI (Russia) became new European 'EBA' Light-Heavyweight Champion after defeating by TKO on the 6th round (1:34 min.) to former Champion ALEKSY KUZIEMSKI (Poland). It was a thrilling Championship were both contenders tried their best. In the first round Kuziemski scored a knockdown over Sukhotski with a fast combination but the local star soon recovered to start dominating the action with long and extremely fast punches, up to the 1:34 min. of the 6th round when the referee Mr. Micky Vann called it off as Kuziemski was not able to defend himself. The promoter of the event was JAB Promotions and the event was televised live by Russia 2 TV.

 

  Sukhotski with his new European 'EBA' Belt

.- KUZIEMSKI defends his European 'EBA' Title against SUKHOTSKI !!
by the 'European Boxing Association - EBA'

 

This friday October 29th 2010 European 'EBA' Light-Heavyweight Champion ALEKSY KUZIEMSKI (Poland) will defend his European Title in St. Petersburg, Russia, against local star DMITRY SUKHOTSKY (Russia). It is a very expected Championship as both contenders are very strong and the winner should get a World Title shot within the next months. The promoter of the event will be JAB Promotions.

 

Kuziemski with his European 'EBA' Belt

On the undercard it will take place the WBA Intercontinental Super Lightweight Title between Italian Brunet Zamora and Russian Denis Shafikov and the WBO European Middleweight Title between Russian Gennady Martirosyan and Portuguese Victor Sa.

.- new European EBA Ratings as of OCTOBER 2010 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It has just been released the latest European 'EBA' Ratings as of October 2010. To download please click here.

- - - EUROPEAN RATINGS as of October 2010 - - -

.- KHURTSIDZE, another EBA Champion to fight for a WBA World Title !!

by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Another EBA Champion who will fight for a WBA World Title. It will be on October 30th when European 'EBA' Middleweight Champion AVTANDIL KHURTSIDZE will face French licensed - Cameroon born - HASSAN N'DAM N'JIKAM for the interim WBA World Middleweight Championship in Paris, France. The promoter of the event will be AMI Productions (Sebastien Acaries) and it will take place at the 'Palais des Sports Porte de Versailles'.

Khurtsidze with his EBA Belt !!

.- EMURLAEV retains European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Title !!

by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Last week Ukrainian undefeated star and European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Champion SERVER EMURLAEV (Ukraine/16-0-0) defend his Crown against Spanish Challenger BLAS MIGUEL MARTINEZ (12-1-0) winning by TKO on the 10th round (min. 1:59). It is the first European Title defense for Emurlaev who won the Title on February 2010. The promoter of the event was Union Boxing Promotions (Mr. Yuri Ruben) and the event was televised live by Ukrainian National TV.

Server Emurlaev with the European 'EBA' Champion Belt

On September 1st the promoter Mr. Yuri Ruban (President of 'Union Boxing Promotion') celebrated his 55th birthday and his 55th Boxing promotion with a very special gala dinner. On this event he was granted the EBA "Silver Eagle Award" as one of the best promoters of the decade in Eastern Europe. Hereunder is a picture of Mr. Ruban and the EBA "Silver Eagle Award":

Yuri Ruban with the EBA "Silver Eagle Award"

.- European EBA Super Middleweight Title in Donetsk, Ukraine !!

by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Next monday August 30th, on the undercard of the WBA Welterweight Title defense, current undefeated European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Champion SERVER EMURLAEV (Ukraine/16-0-0) will defend his Crown against Spanish Challenger BLAS MIGUEL MARTINEZ (12-1-0). The promoter will be Union Boxing Promotions (Mr. Yuri Ruben) and the event will be televised by Ukrainian National TV.

SERVER EMURLAEV with his European Belt

Spanish Challenger BLAS MIGUEL MARTINEZ

.- PLOTNIKOV and USTINOV successfully defended European Crowns !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Last weekend Saturday June 26th in the double header promoted by K2 Ukraine Promotions Belorussian ALEXANDER USTINOV and Ukrainian VIKTOR PLOTNIKOV defended their respectives Heavyweight and Welterweight European 'EBA' Titles. Alexander Ustinov on points unanimous decision over strong experienced Italian PAOLO VIDOZ and Viktor Plotnikov by TKO on the 9th round (min. 2:11) against famous Danish boxer and former European 'EBU' and WBO/IBF Intercontinental Champion CHRISTIAN BLADT.

  

The event was televised live by Ukrainian National TV and sponsored by Nemiroff. These are some other pictures from the two European 'EBA' Championships:

       

.- USTINOV vs VIDOZ, European 'EBA' Heavyweight Title this weekend !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

This weekend it will take place in the seaside Ukrainian beautiful city of Odessa a great European 'EBA' Heavyweight Championship between the current undefeated Champion ALEXANDER USTINOV (Russia)(20-0-0/16 KOs) vs the experienced Italian Challenger PAOLO VIDOZ (26-8-0/15 KOs). Vidoz probably will be the toughest challenger for the 2 m. tall and strong current European Champion Ustinov, up-to-date, as he has faced boxers like Nikolay Valuev, Timo Hoffmann, Michael Sprott, Vladimir Virchis, Matt Skelton and Albert Sosnowski. This European Title will be promoted by K2 Ukraine Promotions and televised live by Ukrainian National TV.

Poster of the European Heavyweight Title - click to enlarge !!

.- El Hadak, Madani and Hallab new European 'EBA' Champions !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Last week took place three European 'EBA' Championships. Here are the results:

European 'EBA' Cruiserweight Title
Rachi El Hadak vs Roman Kracik
June 10th 2010 - St. Etienne, France
New European 'EBA' Cruiserweight Champion: RACHID EL HADAK (WUD12)

European 'EBA' Super Welterweight Title
Sebastien Madani vs Jurijs Boreiko
June 12th 2010 - Rumilly, France
New European 'EBA' Super Welterweight Champion: SEBASTIEN MADANI (WUD12)

European 'EBA' Super Bantamweight Title
Ali Hallab vs Alexander Vladimirov
June 12th 2010 - Marrakech, Morroco
New European 'EBA' Super Bantamweight Champion: ALI HALLAB (WUD12)

Here are some pictures from these three European 'EBA' Titles (CLICK TO ENLARGE):

   
Left to right:  Rachid El Hadak (France) - Ali Hallab (France) - Sebastien Madani (France)

Left to right:  EBA officials in Marrakech - Rachid El Hadak baddage supervision - Roman Kracik baddage supervision

Left to right:  Jurijs Boreiko baddage supervision - Sebastien Madani baddage supervision (according to EBA regulations if there are no local baddaging inspectors it is mandatory the supervision of an EBA official during the whole baddaging procedure)

.- European 'EBA' Super Bantamweight with AMI Productions !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

This weekend, Saturday June 12th 2010, will take in the city of Marrakech, Morroco, the vacant European 'EBA' Super Bantamweight Championship between ALI HALLAB (France) vs ALEXANDER VLADIMIROV (Russia). The promoter of the event will be Michel Acaries (AMI Productions) and it will be televised live by Direct 8.

.- best wishes to Gilberto Mendoza Jr. from Europe !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

On behalf of the whole European Boxing communittee the EBA wishes a prompt and successfull recovery to Mr. Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, WBA Executive Vice-President after the "mild heart attack" suffered this weekend in Panama city. Mr. Mendoza said "it will be 8 weeks of recovery and then I will be back to work as usual. From every experience there is always a positive thing to learn."

Gilberto Mendoza Jr. at the WBA head office in Panama.

.- European 'EBA' Cruiserweight Title in St. Etienne, France !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It will take place next Thursday June 10th in St. Etienne, France, the vacant European 'EBA' Cruiserweight Championship between RACHID EL HADAK (France) vs ROMAN KRACIK (Check Rep.). It will be a great European Championship promoted by Boxeos Boxing Events and televised live by France Boxe TV.

.- M'Baye decisions Decarie to win WBA Interim belt !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

At the Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan in Levallois-Perret, France, Souleymane M'baye (39-3-1/21 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Antonin Decarie (23-1-0/7 KOs) to capture the Interim WBA Welterweight title. The scores were 116-113, 116-113 and 116-112. M'baye dropped Decarie in the fourth round. This Championship was supervised by Gilberto Mendoza Jr., assisted by Bartolomé Torralba:

.- VALENTIN KUTS new European 'EBA' Lightweight Champion !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Last friday May 21st in Kiev, Ukraine, VALENTIN KUTS (21-1-0) became European 'EBA' Lightweight Champion after defeating by majority point decision to strong Swedish challenger SAM RUKUNDO (15-1-0). It was a excellent and very levelled 12 rounds European Championship where both contenders gave their best. The official scorings were: John Coyle (113-116); Artur Ellensohn (115-114) and Jose Martínez (115-114). Kuts dominated the early rounds though his opponent always made him difficult to score each single point. On the 6th round Kuts suffered - due to an accidental headbutt - a deep cut on the left eyebrown and Rukundo gain some advantage on the scorings.

Valentin Kuts as new European 'EBA' Lightweight Champion

.- KHURTSIDZE successfully defended his European 'EBA' Title vs KOTAI !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

As the co-main event - together with the European 'EBA' Lightweight Title - AVTANDIL KHURTSIDZE (21-1-0) successfully defended his European 'EBA' Middleweight Title by technical point decision on the 8th round (min.: 2:30) over the very experienced Hungarian fighter MIHALY KOTAI (36-3-1) after a strong collision of heads that produces a deep cut on Kotai's head. The scores to that moment were: 79-69; 79-70 and 79-70, all in favor of the defending Champion.

strong AVTANDIL KHURTSIDZE after bandaging inspection.

.- ANTONIO BENTO new European Super Featherweight Champion !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Last sunday May 16th took place in Hilversum (south Amsterdam), Holland, the vacant European 'EBA' Super Featherweight Championship between local star and previously undefeated INNOCENT ANYANWU (20-0-2) and the experienced Portuguese fighter ANTONIO JOAO BENTO (22-8-2).

It was an incredible European 'EBA' Championship with over 7 millions viewers thru National Sport TV (according to local media). From the beginning both fighters gave their best. Local star Innocent started very strong thanks to his physical conditions, scoring several fast punches to the Portuguese in the early rounds. However Bento started to level the fight in the mid rounds. Indeed up to the 10th round the scorings were as follows: 95-96; 97-94 and 96-96. However the very experienced Bento took advantage of his previous 12 round contests with also very talented fighters around Europe to dominate the 10th round up to the 2:05 min. when the referee Mr. Lahcen Oumghar had to stop the European Championship, winning Bento by TKO over Innocent.

Innocent Anyanwu (HOL)    Antonio Joao Bento (POR)

   Bandaging inspection to both challengers by EBA officials.

.- European EBA Super Featherweight Title next week in Holland !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Next Sunday May 16th 2010 will take place in Hilversum, Netherlands, the vacant European EBA Super Featherweight Championship between INNOCENT ANYANWU (20-0-2) from the Netherlands and ANTONIO JOAO BENTO (21-8-2) from Portugal. Initially the 2nd challenger was announced Angel Ramírez from Spain but he pulled out so the new co-challenger is the well experienced Portuguese who has already made several important Championships like the WBA I/C and IBF I/C Titles.

poster of the event - click to enlarge

.- Chagaev-Meehan WBA Heavyweight Eliminator !!
by the WBA at wbanews.com

May 22nd 2010 will be the moment of truth for Ruslan Chagaev (25-1-1, 17 KOs). The former WBA heavyweight world champion (2007-2009) will return to fighting action at the Hanseatic city of Rostock. At the StadtHalle Rostock Universum Box-Promotion will stage the official WBA eliminator at the heavyweight division. Chagaev's opponent will be the tough Australian Kali Meehan (35-3, 29 KOs). The winner of this highly anticipated fight will be named the mandatory challenger for reigning WBA champion David Haye who has been successfully in his fight against John Ruiz.

.- SHUMENOV & UZELKOV REACH TO AN AGREEMENT !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

The purse bid scheduled for May 3rd in Las vegas for the WBA Light-Heavyweight Championship between the Champion Beibut Shumenov and mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov was cancelled due to a last-minute agreement between K2 Promotions and KZ Promotions. The confirmation with the date and place for this WBA Title will be soon announced.

.- new European EBA Ratings as of April 2010 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It has just been released the latest European EBA Ratings as of April 2010. To download please click here.

EUROPEAN RATINGS as of April 2010

.- The EBA joins the mourning of the Jacoponi Family !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Last week passed away Mr. Ennio Jacoponi, the husband of EBU General Secretary Mrs. Enza Jacoponi. Mr. Ennio was a beloved and respected member of the Boxing community and from the European Boxing Association we wish to send our deepest condolences to the Jacoponi family. May he rest in peace.

.- DAVID HAYE KOes JOHN RUIZ in 9 rounds !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

At the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KOs) retained his title with a ninth-round stoppage over former two-time champion John Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs). Haye scored four knockdowns during the contest. At the start of the first, Ruiz came out jabbing and started to take the fight to Haye. Haye stepped back and decked Ruiz down with a huge right hand. Ruiz was in trouble as he beat the count. Haye went on the attack. When Ruiz was against the ropes, Haye nailed him to the back of the head and sent Ruiz down hard. The ref called time and then took a point from Haye for the illegal shot. Ruiz tried to charge Haye but held him to hang on. Haye was outfighting him with quicker punches. Ruiz landed a good combination at the end...

Ruiz came out with the jab in the second round. Haye landed a good counter right hand to push Ruiz back. Haye started moving and using a jab. Ruiz got off with a good glancing combo. He started walking Haye down by moving forward and using a jab to come inside.

.- European EBA Champion Emurlaev new WBA #12 !!

by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Current European EBA Super Middleweight Champion, undefeated SERVER EMURLAEV (Ukraine/16-0-0), has been rated as new #12 at the WBA World Ratings published this week. Congratulations Champion !!

SERVER EMURLAEV with his European Belt

.- Mosley-Mayweather NY presser !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It was always going to be interesting to see how Floyd Mayweather Junior and "Sugar" Shane Mosley would act when they came face-to-face on their press tour to hype up the big May 1st WBA welterweight title fight they will be engaging in in Las Vegas. Well, yesterday, on the first stop of the pre-fight publicity tour, we got out answer as the two got in each other's face in New York. When attempting to conduct the traditional (and, truth be told, now somewhat tiresome) "stare down," the two laid hands on one another and some pushing and shoving took place. Sure, one's first thought in cases like these is to think the entertaining little scuffle taking place is nothing more than a staged event to get more people interested in the fight. However, as fans know, there is genuine dislike between these two welterweights and there has been for some years - also, this fight, sure to be a massive success on pay-per-view, needs NO further hype to make it a big deal.

Mayweather and Mosley with Oscar de la Hoya in NY presser

.- SERVER EMURLAEV new European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Champion !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Undefeated Ukrainian SERVER EMURLAEV (16-0-0) became last weekend the new European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Champion by defeating German challenger BERNARD DONFACK (14-7-3) by unanimous point decision.

SERVER EMURLAEV with the European Belt - Feb. 20th 2010

Donfack tried strongly to get close to Emurlaev, who thanks to his long reach and fast movements had Donfack under control and also scored most of the clear punches of the Championship. The official scores were 119-109; 118-110 & 118-110, all for Emurlaev who conquered the European crown and a great Championship fight.

More pictures from the European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Championship:

        
weigh-in pictures of Emurlaev (left) and Donfack (right).

   
last instructions from Ref. Micky Vann to both contenders - organizations' flags at the Sport Palace.

     
ring officials appointed - both contenders with WBA badges, according to EBA regulations.

.- DAMIAN JONAK to fight for the European 'EBA' Super Welterweight Title !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Undefeated Polish star DAMIAN JONAK (24-0-1/17 KOs), one of the best European prospects in the Super Welterweight division, will have next month the opportunity to fight for the vacant European 'EBA' Super Welterweight Championship against Serbian fighter VUK MITIC (10-1-0/6 KOs). Jonak's local promoter is Mr. Andreas Grajewski, although he has co-promotional agreement with German giant Universum Box-Promotions. It will be a great opportunity for him to get the European crown plus the opportunity to enter at the World Ratings.

  
DAMIAN JONAK in one of his recent fights in Germany

.- WBA reviewing Campillo vs Shumenov II
by wbanews.com - Feb 4th 2010 / posted by the European Boxing Association - EBA

The World Boxing Association will review Saturday night’s controversial light heavyweight title fight between Beibut Shumenov and Gabriel Campillo in Las Vegas. Shumenov won a widely criticized split decision with Nevada Athletic Commission-appointed judges Patrician Jarman 117-111 and Jerry Roth 115-113 scoring in favor of the Shumenov, overruling WBA judge Levi Martínez, who had Campillo ahead 117-111. “Unfortunately due to the Muhammad Ali Law approved by the American Congress and applied in the main jurisdictions where WBA world championships are carried out, they have the freedom to approve and appoint the officials of the fights,” said WBA vice president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza. “I’m not trying to generate a controversy but our judges attend yearly seminars to reduce the possibility of controversy and to do justice in the ring. In this particular fight they only accepted Levi Martínez from the WBA.” He added that a committee of international officials will review video of the fight in approximately the next 15 days.

 

.- SERVER EMULAEV will fight for the European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Title !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Undefeated SERVER EMURLAEV (Ukraine) will fight for the vacant European 'EBA' Super Middleweight Title on February 20th in Donetsk, Ukraine, against experienced co-challenger BERNARD DONFACK (Germany). Emurlaev is one of the best young prospects from the Ukrainian promotional company 'Union Boxing Promotions'.

Server Emurlaev (15-0-0) from Donetsk, Ukraine.

.- Interview with EBA Challenger Innocent Anyanwu !!
writen by eastsideboxing.com / posted by the European Boxing Association - EBA

One of the leading Boxing internet media www.eastsideboxing.com has just published a nice interview with European EBA Challenger Mr. Innocent Anyanwu from The Netherlands.

To read it please click here: http://www.eastsideboxing.com:80/news.php?p=22516&more=1

.- new European 'EBA' Ratings as of January 2010 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It has just been released the latest European 'EBA' Ratings as of January 2010. To download please click here !!
 

EUROPEAN RATINGS as of January 2010

.- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

From the EBA-WBA Europe Team we wish you Merry Christmas and the very best for the new year 2010. May all your dreams come true with Health, Love, Prosperity and Happiness.

.- USTINOV keeps his EBA Title and moves up to WBA # 6 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA / pictures by Sumio Yamada

Undefeated European 'EBA' Heavyweight Champion ALEXANDER USTINOV (19-0-0/15 KOs) successfully defended his EBA Title against former World challenger Monte Barrett last saturday, December 12th 2009 in Bern, Switzerland. Ustinov knocked down his opponent in the first round. Although the Championship seemed to finished very early Barrett, thanks to his experience, managed to battle all the way to the end (12 rounds). However Ustinov showed his superiority winning by unanimous point decision: 118-109, 116-112, 117-110.

Ustinov beats Barrett and keeps his 'EBA' Heavyweight Title

Other pictures from the EBA Heavyweight Championship:

     
Left to right:  Ustinov skips Barrett punch - Ustinov shows his EBA Belt - EBA-WBA ring officials appointed

 
According to EBA rules it is mandatory to inspect the whole bandaging procedure from both fighters

It has been confirmed the city of Medellin, Colombia, as the site for the 2009 WBA Annual Convention. The dates will be from Monday November 16th (arrival) until Sunday November 22nd (departure). The hotel selected is the "Medellin's Dann Carlton Hotel" located at Av. El Poblado Cra. 43a no. 7 - 50 Medellin. Please contact Mr. Daniel Zapata at Tel. +57-574-444 5151, ext. 421. Mobile: +57-320-696 6588. Email: dzapata@danncarlton.com. The website is www.danncarlton.com

For those travelling from Europe there are several DAILY flight connections via Madrid with Iberia, Avianca and Air Comet to Bogota, the capital of Colombia. The connections to Medellín is aprox. 50 min. with Avianca company. Avianca has code-shared flights with Iberia and it has the highest quality standards among South America's airlines.

   Presentation of the Dann Carlton Hotel Medellin *****

ROOM RATES WBA ANNUAL CONVENTION 2009

Special Single 99.00 USD
Special Double 99.00 USD
Junior Suite 149.00 USD
Suite 199.00 USD

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Monday 11/16/09                             Arrival
Tuesday 11/17/2009                        Opening Ceremony
                                                      General Assembly
                                                      WBA Awards Dinner
Wednesday 11/18/2209                   General Assembly
Thursday 11/19/2009                       Medical Seminar
Friday 11/20/2009                           International Officials Seminar
                                                      Farewell Banquet
Saturday 11/21/2009                       Departure

The Convention Registration cost this year will be 150.00 USD for main participant and 50.00 USD for companion.

Vyacheslav Senchenko after his successfull WBA World Title defense last weekend in Donetsk, Ukraine, had to go to the hospital to have both eyebrowns sewed (left 10 and right 6 stitches) from the several headbutts suffered from Mr. Sasaki. The Ukrainian Boxing Commission and the promoter Union Boxing Promotions have made several claims about the lack of sportsmanship from Mr. Sasaki, who not only cut Senchenko's both eyebrowns with clear headbutts but also, after the cuts were made, he repeatedly insisted punching on these bleeding cuts trying to make Senchenko quit from the Championship.

You may watch a YouTube sample here of Sasaki's tremendous headbutts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCoBHmUFEfw

As proof of this "headbutt technique" the promoter has sent to us several pictures of the fight:

.- Senchenko keeps World welterweight Title !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Vyacheslav Senchenko (30-0, 20 KOs) retained his WBA welterweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision over WBA #15 Japanese Motoki Sasaki (32-8-1, 20 KOs) Saturday night at Druzhba Palace of Sports in Donetsk, Ukraine. Senchenko controlled the action till the sixth round, when Sasaki cut his right eyebrow with an intentional headbutt. The Japanese fighter was deducted two points and the cut hadn’t helped him much either, as Senchenko continued to dominate his shorter opponent till the final bell yet without an earlier ease. Scores were 119-107 (thrice) for the local hero.

WBA Welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko and Motoki Sasaki both made the Welterweight limit (147 lbs.) as they get set to clash on Saturday Oct. 3rd '09 for the WBA Welterweight Championship in Donetsk, Ukraine.