The World Boxing Association (WBA) deeply mourns the departure of Georgia O’Connor, a talented British boxer, whose dedication and spirit spirit left an indelible mark in this sport.

O’Connor, who gained meaning with an outstanding performance at the Youth Games of Commonwealth, presented extraordinary talents every time she passed between the ropes. She died at the age of only 25 after a bold fight against cancer – the fight met with the same sand and heart that defined her boxing career.

WBA joins her family, friends and the entire boxing community in despairing this painful loss. The Heritage of Georgia stretches far beyond the ring – her passion for boxing and courage, which she showed both inside and outside the square circle will always be remembered.

At this point, WBA sends honest condolences to his loved ones and confirms his involvement in support and position by athletes who devote their lives to sport.

This Saturday, May 17, the rising star of Johanna Wondyou and an experienced veteran Mayerlin Rivas will collide in the eliminator of the WBA WBA WBA WBA eliminator at Ballin ‘Maidstone in Great Britain. Thanks to the master’s possibilities hanging in balance, no warrior can afford a mistake.

At the age of 24, Wonyou enters the fight with a flawless 11-0 record and a growing reputation in the European region. Her hand speed, piercing angles and technical precision meant that few opponents solved – but they have not yet faced anyone with the pedigree and Rivas experience. On Saturday is the most hard test of her career.

Rivas, currently 37 years, is to climb the top of sport. The former world champion survived the ups and downs of a long career and still packs the power and sand, which once made her one of the most terrified names in the division. Her last substantial win took place in 2022 and now she sees this fight as a golden opportunity to prove that he still belongs to the elite.

The fight scheduled for 10 rounds is a classic youth clash versus experience. Wonyou will try to operate her movement and speed to change Venezuelan, while Rivas intends to turn it into a physical, criminal romance in which her strength and experienced experienced can shine.

This is more than just a fight – it is a battle for the meaning, heritage and the right to challenge WBA World. Expect fireworks from the opening bell in what promises to be a dramatic and significant showroom.

The Colombian claimant Viviana Ruiz is now the world champion, winning the momentary title of WBA Flyight with a complex victory divided into the decision of Maria River in Argentina on Saturday evening at Queensland, Australia.

In a strictly questioned battle, from the beginning to the end, the judges won it 97-93, 96-94 and 94-96, and Ruiz won the victory. Fighting from Australia, where he is now headquarters, Ruiz was a bold performance, which restores the prestigious black and golden belt of WBA back to her hometown of Columbia.

Entering the fight, Ruiz has already won the title of WBA Oceania and took the 5th position in the world rankings WBA by flying. Now, with a fresh title around the waist, Ruiz did not waste time – immediately calling on the ordinary Master WBA Gabriela Fundor, declaring that he has tools to dethrone her.

After the victory, Ruiz improves its record to 10 wins and 2 losses. Meanwhile, Rivera drops to 14-7-2 in what was a strictly questioned matter.