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Three high-stakes WBA title fights for Grozny – World Boxing Association

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9 months ago

October 9, 2025

The city of Grozny in Russia is gearing up for an action-packed evening this Saturday, October 10, with three major World Boxing Association (WBA) title fights on the line. The Coliseum sports gala will host an event in which the WBA Continental Heavyweight, WBA Continental Europe Super Middleweight and WBA International Bridgerweight belts will be up for grabs, and all fighters will want to make their mark on the world stage.

Undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov (12-0, 7 KO) will face Croatia Agron Smakici (21-2, 19 KOs) in a power struggle for the WBA Continental heavyweight crown. Suslenkov, 30, has built a reputation on solid fundamentals and tight defense, while Smakici, 35, brings an incredible 90% knockout rate and over a decade of professional experience to the ring.

The height difference – Smakici standing 6’6″ (198 cm) and Suslenkov 6’1″ (185 cm) – and their contrasting styles foreshadow a strategic chess match. The Russian will want to dictate the pace from the mid-range, while the Croatian striker will try to break through with all his might. The result could determine who turns out to be the rightful contender in boxing’s most critical division.

Local favorite in the super middleweight division Aslambek “The Hulk” Idigow (26-1, 9 KO) is to face Yevgeny Shwedenko (17-2-1, 8 KO) for the WBA title for Continental Europe. Idigov, known for his relentless pressure and ability to cut through the ring, will face Shvedenko, a skillful technician who is adept at managing distance and pace.

Both are hungry for domination on the continent. Idigov, whose lone career defeat is still pending, is keen to reaffirm his dominance in Eastern Europe, while Swedenko is looking for redemption after recent setbacks and a chance to climb the rankings again. Expect a technical duel, with intense exchanges and a battle of wits to control the pace.

The third headliner of the evening will perform Umar Salamov (31-2, 23 KO) against Yuri Kashinsky (22-3, 19 KO) for the WBA International bridgeweight title. Salamov, a former lithe heavyweight world title challenger, has reinvented himself in a novel 224-pound weight class, while Kashinsky – a heavy-handed brawler – remains a constant threat to anyone who stands in front of him.

Both fighters bring elite-level experience and understand what’s at stake: a win here could push them to the top of one of boxing’s newest and most intriguing weight classes. Salamov will rely on his movement and technical advantage, while Kashinsky will press forward with pure aggression and power.

The October 10 event in Grozny not only offers championship implications, but also showcases Russian talent against world-class opponents in fights that could shape the immediate future of the WBA’s three divisions. Once again, the WBA continues to promote the global growth of boxing, and this event is a testament to that mission.

Female Boxing

Nataly Delgado is the WBA – World Boxing Association fighter of the month

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5 days ago

July 2, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

The World Boxing Association (WBA) released its June rankings along with its monthly individual awards, naming Nataly Delgado of Panama as its fighter of the month, while Estefany Alegría of Mexico won the honorable mention.

Delgado shocked the boxing world on June 13 in Orlando when he defeated Jasmine Artiga to win the WBA super flyweight title in a sensational performance. The Panamanian representative won the championship and continued her impressive run with a victory that put her country back in the international spotlight.

Meanwhile, Alegría defeated Evelyn Bermúdez by unanimous decision to win the WBA lightweight flyweight title, while also adding the IBF title to her collection in a dominant display.

The WBA congratulates both award winners and invites fans and members of the boxing community to visit the organization’s official website for the latest women’s rankings.

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Estefany Alegría will dethrone Evelin Bermúdez and become the fresh WBA lithe flyweight champion – World Boxing Association

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3 weeks ago

June 19, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

Estefany Alegría delivered the best performance of her professional career, dethroning one of the sport’s most renowned champions. The Mexican won the World Boxing Association (WBA) lithe heavyweight title after a dominant unanimous decision victory over experienced Argentine titleholder Evelin “La Princesita” Bermúdez, stunning the boxing world with a 108-pounder at Caribe Royale in Orlando.

Alegría’s victory was decisive from start to finish. The fighter imposed her will throughout the ten-round fight, showing an overwhelming advantage, which was fully reflected on the judges’ scorecards. At the end of the fight, the official score was 99-91, 99-91 and an impressive 100-90, crowning the fresh queen of the black and gold organization.

True to his name and proud Mexican fighting tradition, Alegría applied constant pressure that completely neutralized Bermúdez’s technical distance boxing style. The Argentine tried to keep her challenger at bay with her left jab, but Alegría consistently cut off the ring, forcing close exchanges in which she landed punishing hooks to the body and powerful combinations upstairs.

As the rounds progressed, Bermúdez struggled to establish a consistent rhythm while Alegría continued to dictate the pace and distance of the fight. Her aggression, work rate and efficiency left no doubt as to the result.

With this impressive triumph, Estefana Alegría secures her place in the sport’s elite and will bring another world champion belt to Mexico during the 2026 boxing season.

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Nataly Delgado upsets Jasmine Artiga to win WBA super flyweight world title – World Boxing Association

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3 weeks ago

June 18, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

Nataly Delgado drew on her experience and ring knowledge to reach the top of the 115-pound division in Orlando, Florida. The Panamanian veteran won the World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over previously undefeated American Jasmine Artiga in a brisk and hard-fought fight.

Delgado’s triumph was the result of a disciplined and well-executed ten-round game plan. The official scorecards read 97-93, 97-93 and 97-93, reflecting the challenger’s increasing control as the fight progressed and her clear dominance during the championship rounds.

From the first bell, Artiga tried to dictate the action with her hand speed and deft movement. Delgado, however, implemented her strategy to perfection. The Panamanian maintained a tight guard, intelligently cut off the ring and consistently invested in bodywork, landing a mighty punch to the stomach.

This constant pressure gradually weakened the American champion, allowing Delgado to take command of the close-range rallies. As Artiga slowed, Delgado took advantage, winning key moments down the stretch to secure the victory and take the prestigious black and gold belt back to Panama.

With the biggest victory of her career, Delgado cemented her place among the elite super flyweights and added another world championship chapter to Panamanian boxing history.