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

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

- - - EUROPEAN RATINGS as of July 2010 - - -

.- 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

.- European Heavyweight Champion USTINOV new # 7 at WBA World Ratings !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Current undefeated European 'EBA' Heavyweight Champion ALEXANDER USTINOV has been promoted to #7 at the latest WBA World Ratings. The Russian born and Ukrainian based Ustinov has a great undefeated record of 18 wins, 0 loses and 0 draws, with 15 wins inside the distance. He is under the 'K2 East Promotions' stable (Klitschko Brothers) and his dream would be to fight for the WBA World Heavyweight Championship within 1 or 2 years.


European Champion USTINOV with Ukranian Boxing Federation President Mr. Zavialov

Ustinov wants to prove he is one of the best heavyweight prospects in the Continent and he is scheduled to have his next activity within the next weeks.

.- HAYE dethrones VALUEV !!
 by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Britain’s best David “The Hayemaker” Haye (23-1, 21 KOs) made a history by becoming only the second ever cruiserweight champion to capture a world title in the most prestigious weight class on Saturday night at the Versischerung Arena in Nuremberg, Germany. Haye outpointed WBA heavyweight titleholder Nikolay Valuev (50-2, 34 KOs) in a close and, in some corners, controversial fashion with the scores 114-114, 116-112 and 116-112. WBA #4 Haye followed the path of the legendary Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, who was, ironically, defeated by Nikolay in his last bout.

.- WBA Convention in Medellín, Colombia !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

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.

.- Senchenko claims lack of sportsmanship on Sasaki's headbutts !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

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.

.- new European 'EBA' Ratings as of SEPTEMBER 2009 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It has just been released the latest European 'EBA' Ratings as of SEPTEMBER 2009. According to the EBA criteria these Ratings are compiled with all the Boxing activities occurred in the European Continent within the last two month, taking in consideration the following issues:

  • Record of the fighters

  • Results on recent fights

  • Quality of their opponents

  • Result of the fights (points, KO, TKO, etc ...)

To download the latest European Ratings please click here !!

.- WBA 'KO to Drugs' Festival held in Panamá !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

Last saturday Sept. 5th took place in Panamá City the XXI WBA 'KO to Drugs' festival with several WBA and regional Championships. Among them it took place an exhibition of 3 rounds between WBA Executive Vice-President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza and famous legend Oscar de la Hoya. Also on sunday Sept. 6th was held a WBA Directory meeting at the new WBA head office in Panamá to discuss important Championship and Rating Committees issues.

In the picture below EBA President Juan Luís Torralba with WBA President Gilberto Mendoza Sr. during the WBA 'KO to Drugs' festival. Mr. Mendoza recovered successfully from a recent throat cancer diagnosis and he was leading the WBA family happily united for such a special occassion.


 Juan Luis Torralba (left) with WBA President Gilberto Mendoza Sr. (right)

.- 21st WBA 'KO to Drugs' Festival next week in Panamá !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It has been officially announced the XXI WBA 'KO to Drugs' Festival to take place in the city of Panama on next saturday September 5th 2009. The total income of this Festival will be delivered to the "Cancer Department" of the National Hospital of Panama. WBA Vice-President Mr. Gilberto Jesús Mendoza visited this week some of the patients of cancer staying at this department.

.- new EUROPEAN Ratings as of July 2009 !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

It has just been released the latest EUROPEAN Ratings as of July 2009. To download please click here !!

new EUROPEAN RATINGS as of July 2009

 

.- PURSE BID RESULTS of WBA's 168 and 122 lbs. divisions at the EBA office !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

These are the results of the WBA Super Middleweight and Super Bantamweight Purse Bid ceremony held just minutes ago at the European Boxing Association - EBA office in Vitoria, Spain:

WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 LBS.)
CHAMPION: MIKEL KESSLER (DEN) / OFFICIAL CONTENDER: GUSMYL PERDOMO (VEN)
WINNING BID: SAUERLAND EVENTS with 2.114.000 USD
OTHER BIDS PRESENTED: UNIVERSUM BOX-PROMOTIONS with 211.638 USD & TEAM PALLE with 1.155.555 USD
POSSIBLE DATES AND PLACES OF WINNING BID: September 12th in Herning, Denmark, or Flensburg, Germany.

WBA SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT (122 LBS.)
CHAMPION: BERNARD DUNNE (IRL) / INTERIM CHAMPION: POONSAWAT KRATINDAENG (THA)
 WINNING BID: BRIAN PETERS PROMOTIONS with 120.000 USD (minimum established)
OTHER BIDS PRESENTED:  NONE
POSSIBLE DATES AND PLACES OF WINNING BID: Sept. 26th in Dublin, Ireland / Oct. 2nd in Macau, China / Oct. 3rd in New York, USA
 

.- Khurtsidze keeps belt !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

In the main event of huge boxing tournament billed as "Champions’ Summer" which was held in Odessa by K2 East Promotions, Avtandil Khurtsidze (19-1-2, 12 KOs) successfully defended WBA Inter-Continental middleweight belt in the title bout against 29-year-old Jamel "The Elegant" Bahki (19-3-2, 5 КОs) from Belgium.

Khurtsidze started in his usual aggressive manner pressing his opponent on every square inch of the ring. Much taller Bahki, however, could not establish his jab and absorbed quite a lot of punches helplessly trying to counterpunch. In round 3 Khurtsidze intensified his ferocious attacks using a lot of combinations which landed more and more often on both head and body of the Belgian. At the end of round 3 Avtandil sent Bahki to the canvas but did not manage to stop him since the bell saved the Belgian.

.- WBA's 168 and 122 lbs. Purse Bids next week at the EBA office !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

The WBA Super Middleweight and Super Bantamweight Purse Bids will take place at the European Boxing Association - EBA office in Vitoria, Spain, on monday July 20th 2009 at 18:00 h. (CET) These are the contenders:

WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (168 LBS.)
CHAMPION: MIKEL KESSLER (DEN) / OFFICIAL CONTENDER: GUSMYL PERDOMO (VEN)

WBA SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT (122 LBS.)
CHAMPION: BERNARD DUNNE (IRL) / INTERIM CHAMPION: POONSAWAT KRATINDAENG (THA)

For those WBA bonafide promoters willing to attend this is the complete address:

European Boxing Association
Calle Ricardo Puga, 7 Bajo
01003 VITORIA (Spain)
Tel. +34-945-257 253 / Fax +34-945-279 794 / info@europeboxing.com

The closest international airport is Bilbao (40 min. drive to Vitoria) with daily flight connections with: Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Alitalia, Iberia, Brussels Airways, among others. For accomodation we recommend the "Hotel Ciudad de Vitoria" http://www.hoteles-silken.com/hotel-ciudad-de-vitoria/ A four stars hotel 5 min. away by car to the EBA office.

For pick-up and delivery services from/to the airport you may contact www.sercolux.com They speak Spanish, English and German. Their e-mail address for confirmation is sercolux@sercolux.com

Once in Vitoria if you need further assistance to get to the EBA office please do not hesitate to contact the WBA European Coordinator Mr. Bartolomé Torralba at +34-609-474 503

.- SPANISH FEDERATION changes Bylaws to include the EBA !!

.- FEDERAZIONE SPAGNOLA modifiche statutarie per includere l'EBA !!

.- FEDERATION ESPAGNOLE modifie Status pour inclure l'EBA !!

.- SPANISCH FEDERATION änderungen Statuten auf die EBA !!
by the European Boxing Association - EBA

At the latest annual General Assembly of the Spanish Boxing Federation held on June 23rd 2009 in Madrid it was agreed to change their Bylaws in order to include the European Boxing Association - EBA among the international organisations officially recognized by this Federation. Doubtless this is a very important step as from now on the Spanish professional boxers will have officially another quality European alternative to conquer the European Championship.

The international professional organisations recognized by the Spanish Boxing Federation are, Worldwide: WBA, WBO, WBC and IBF. Europewide: the EBA and the EBU.