Gabriel F. Cordero
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Results from Manta Ecuador with regional WBC and WBA championship fights
On August 29, the Nocaut Fest took place in Manta, Ecuador, featuring bouts for WBC and WBA international titles. Ecuadorian Abel Mina (20-4-1, 10 KOs), 33, defeated Mexican boxer Jesús Piña Nájera…
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Julio Cesar Chavez sons Omar and Julio Score Knockout Wins in Puebla
Former Mexican world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. (57-7-1, 33 KOs) defeated Colombian fighter Jeison Troncoso (14-4, 10 KOs) via first-round knockout this past Saturday, September 12. The light heavyweight bout took…
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Panamá bids farewell to legendary world champion ¨El Tigre¨ Laguna
This Friday, September 11, the funeral services for the legendary Panamanian world champion, Ismael "El Tigre" Laguna, were held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Panama City. Laguna was the second…
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WBC’s special “Tollan Topiltzin” belt for Garcia vs. Benn is ready
The World Boxing Council (WBC) is proud to present the spectacular Tollan Topiltzin Belt, a one-of-a-kind creation that will be awarded to the winner of the highly anticipated showdown between Ryan Garcia…
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First Panamanian female trainer Maria ¨Toto¨ Murillo passes away
On Tuesday, September 8th, the passing of María de la Cruz “Toto” Murillo was announced. A legendary trainer and mentor in Panamanian boxing since the 1980s, she had a long career with…
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Panamanian former world champion ¨El Tigre¨ Ismael Laguna passes away
Panamanian and world boxing are in mourning following the passing of former WBC and WBA lightweight world champion Ismael Laguna Meneses, "Tiger of Colón," on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the age…
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Results from Panamá City: “El Virus” Mosquera Upsets Jonathan Miniel
The stylish boxer Orlando Mosquera "El Virus" (16-5-1, 3 KOs), 28, had a great showing last Saturday, September 5th, after securing a surprising unanimous decision victory over the undefeated prospect Jonathan Miniel…
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Super Guerito De Tepito Wins and Continues His Path to the Top
Mexican prospect Juan Pérez, "Super Güerito de Tepito," secured a victory against his compatriot Oswaldo Morales (3-4, 2 KOs) at the San Juan de La Barrera Olympic Gymnasium in Mexico City. Juan…
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Arguello shocks and defeats Panamanian puncher prospect Bonilla in Argentina
Argentine Braian Argüello (12-7, 6 KOs) beat undefeated Panamanian prospect Maximiliano Bonilla (10-1, 10 KOs) by knockout in six rounds in the Argentina Boxing Federation Gym in Buenos Aires, Argentina . The…
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Panamanian prospect Max Bonilla ready to showcase his talent to the world in his Argentina debut
The undefeated young Panamanian knockout prospect Maximiliano Bonilla (10-0, 10 KOs), 28, will have his first fight outside of Panama this weekend against 29-year-old Argentine Braian Arguello (11-7, 5 KOs) in a…
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International boxing at Coliseo Carlos ¨Teo¨ Cruz in Republica Dominicana on September 11
Rafael Abreu (Dominicana) vs Fernando Montes de Oca (Dominicana) super welterweight 10 rounds Vivian Bianelis Rodriguez (Dominicana) vs Zuliana Mendoza (Panamá) pen 8 rounds Eliesel Rodriguez Ledesma (Dominicana) vs Jorge Santana (Dominicana)…
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¨Canelo¨ Alvarez to train in Spain to adapt to the time difference
Mexican boxing superstar Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez continues training for his fight against Frenchman Christian Mbilli on October 31st in Riyadh for the WBC super middleweight world championship at the mega-card called "Mexico…
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Mexican Boxing Trainer Tiburcio García Passes Away
This Friday, August 28th, we learned of the sad passing of beloved and respected Mexican boxing coach Tiburcio García, who was instrumental in the development of numerous world champions and a man…
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Mexican contender Picasso returns at featherweight with his new trainer Eddy Reynoso this Saturday
This Saturday, August 29, 2026, Mexican prospect David “Rey” Picasso (31-1, 17 KOs) returns to the ring in a 10-round bout against 29-year-old Colombian Maicol Rincón (16-3-2, 8 KOs) for the WBC…
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Julio Cesar and Omar Chavez to return on September 12 in Puebla, Mexico
Former Mexican world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. and his brother Omar will finally return to the ring on September 12 at the Miguel Hidalgo Gymnasium in Puebla, in an event that…
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Miniel-Mosquera to dispute Panamá national welterweight championship on September 5th
Panamanian prospects Jonathan "Alta Gama" Miniel (9-0, 8 KOs) and Orlando "Virus" Mosquera (15-5-1, 3 KOs), both 29 years old, will face off in an 8-round bout for the Panamanian national welterweight…
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South African world champ Nontshinga in a car accident
South African world champion Sivenathi Nontshinga, 27, a two-time IBF light flyweight world champion, was involved in a serious car accident on Monday, August 24, on Malibongwe Drive in Johannesburg, South Africa.…
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Ukrainian Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak wins WBA Gold light heavyweight title
Ukrainian Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak (3-0, 2 KOs), 31, defeated the experienced Argentinian Durval Palacio (16-5, 12 KOs) by unanimous decision (98-92, 99-91, 100-90) in a WBA Gold light heavyweight championship bout…
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Former two-time world champion Zolani Tete assassinated
Zolani Tete, 38, a two-time world boxing champion, was ambushed and killed on Friday outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Police reported that two armed suspects approached his residence…
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Acapulco City looking to host the 64th annual WBC convention
It has been learned that the government of the state of Guerrero in Mexico is seeking to have the world-renowned city of Acapulco host the World Boxing Council (WBC) Annual Convention again…
