Tag: AIBA
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Mexico excel in big win versus Argentina
Lausanne, Feb 02, 2013: Mexico Guerreros defeated their continental rivals Argentina Condors at fortress Foro Polanco in their Group A clash to take one giant step towards qualification for the World Series of Boxing (WSB) quarter-finals with three matches of the regular season left. The home boxers produced a string of scintillating displays with Elias…
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Mexico to lock horns with Argentina at fortress Foro Polanco
Lausanne, Jan 30, 2013: There will be a lot at stake when continental rivals Mexico Guerreros and Argentina Condors go head-to-head this Friday 1 February (21:00 local time) at Foro Polanco. With World Series of Boxing (WSB) quarter-final qualification in sight, both teams will be gunning for victory. Still undefeated at their home venue this…
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A lot at stake for Germany as they host Italia
Lausanne, Switzerland, Jan 16, 2013: After suffering a heavy loss in their last match at home and as a result finding themselves out of the play-off qualification places, German Eagles know that they must get a result when Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder come to the EWS Arena Goppingen this Friday 18 January (20:00 local…
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GB versus USA showdown at iconic York Hall
Lausanne, Jan 15, 2013: ICONIC, With one of the finest boxing venues set to host the mouth-watering showdown between British Lionhearts and USA Knockouts, World Series of Boxing (WSB) fans will be treated to a real pugilistic feast when the two teams meet on Thursday 17 January (20:00 local time). With a long-standing sporting rivalry,…
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Italia flex their muscle to beat USA (5-0)
Lausanne, Jan 12, 2013: Italia flex, The last match of this exciting World Series of Boxing (WSB) weekend saw Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder host USA Knockouts at a packed Mediolanum Forum in Group B. A sensational line-up saw the home team triumph in style with wins from Italian duo Vincenzo Picardi and Matteo Modugno,…
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Olympic Champion Usyk to lineup for Ukraine
Lausanne, Switzerland, Jan 08, 2013: After finding themselves fifth and just outside the quarter-final qualification places in the Group B table, Ukraine Otamans are now looking to haul themselves back into contention by putting two Olympic medallist in the ring to face the visiting British Lionhearts this Friday 11 January (20:00 local time). The fans at…
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Argentina to take big boys to Algeria
Lausanne, Switzerland, Jan 07, 2013: Algeria, This all important match sees the two bottom teams in Group A go head-to-head this Friday 11 January (18:55 local time) at the Salle Hocine-Chaalane. Algeria Desert Hawks will be looking to make home advantage count but they will be facing a full-strength Condors team travelling with the impressive…
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Boxing: Brazil’s Falcao brothers sign for APB
Lausanne – Switzerland, Dec 14: London 2012 Olympic Games Middleweight (75kg) silver medallist Esquiva Florentino Falcao and his brother Yamaguchi, a Light Heavyweight (81kg) bronze medallist in the British capital, have both signed up and committed themselves to compete at the World Level of the AIBA Professional Boxing (APB) program. Two stars of the World…
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Mouth-watering clash between British Lionhearts and Germany
Lausanne, Dec 13: After their humbling defeat away to Kazakhstan in week three, the British Lionhearts have recalled their big names for the battle versus German Eagles in London this Friday 14 December (20:00 local time) at Earls Court. Welsh wizards Andrew Selby and Fred Evans, along with Joe Ward, Joseph Joyce and WSB debutant…
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Cuba, England and Russia double up in Yerevan
Yerevan – Armenia, Dec 08: The last international event of year, the 2012 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, came to an end in the Armenian capital today with ten new Youth World Champions being crowned in front of a packed crowd. Cuba, England and Russia lit up the final day of competition with their boxers…