Tag: WSB

  • Boxing: Nevin to star for British Lionhearts

    Boxing: Nevin to star for British Lionhearts

    Lausanne, Nov 13: World Series of Boxing (WSB) is delighted to confirm that Irishman John Joseph Nevin will compete this third season with the British Lionhearts. The explosive 23-year-old Lightweight (57-61kg) will be taking to the ring to face Branimir Stankovic from Croatia in his first outing for his new team on Friday 23 November…

  • French pro boxing stars join WSB and APB

    French pro boxing stars join WSB and APB

    Lausanne, Nov 12: World Series of Boxing (WSB) is delighted to announce that two of the most exciting French professional boxers will take part in WSB for its third season with Redouane Asloum and Daouda Sow joining the league. Both fighters have also signed up for the AIBA Professional Boxing (APB) World Level when the…

  • India Fighters to sit out WSB Season III

    India Fighters to sit out WSB Season III

    Lausanne, Nov 9: Following detailed discussions between World Series of Boxing (WSB), the Indian Boxing Federation (IABF) and TransStadia, it was agreed by all stakeholders that the India-based Franchise would sit-out WSB Season III in order to maximize its long-term impact on the boxing world both technically and commercially. “Like all Indian boxing fans and…

  • WSB broadens its worldwide appeal

    WSB broadens its worldwide appeal

    Lausanne, Nov 8: Franchise, World Series of Boxing (WSB) is delighted to announce its presence on yet another continent with the Algeria Desert Hawks set to bring the excitement of the world’s premiere team boxing to Africa. With representation across the globe in the Americas (Argentina, Mexico and the USA), Europe (Azerbaijan, Germany, Great Britain,…

  • Boxing: British Lionhearts join WSB Season III

    Boxing: British Lionhearts join WSB Season III

    Lausanne – Switzerland, Nov 06: Season III, World Series of Boxing (WSB) is delighted to announce the birth of a Great Britain WSB Franchise. The British Lionhearts – that will compete in Group B along Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder, German Eagles, Ukraine Otamans, Astana Arlans Kazakhstan and USA Knockouts – will be fully supported…

  • WSB appoints new Chief Operating Officer

    WSB appoints new Chief Operating Officer

    Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov 05: With exactly ten days to go before the beginning of its third season, World Series of Boxing (WSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karim Bouzidi as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Bouzidi, 41, will be responsible for all WSB Operations as well as managing the staff at…

  • First ever 5-Star R&Js appointed by AIBA

    First ever 5-Star R&Js appointed by AIBA

    Lausanne, Switzerland, Oct 29, 2012: The APB/WSB workshop in Incheon, South Korea, which sees the world’s best Referees & Judges take part in a five-day intensive training course, made history yesterday as seven of its finest were awarded 5-star status following a stringent selection process. Michael Gallagher from Ireland, England’s Mik Basi, Kazakh Rakhymzhan Rysbayev,…

  • Firepower to Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder

    Firepower to Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder

    Lausanne, Switzerland, Oct 18, 2012: With the close season throwing up some exciting news already, World Series of Boxing (WSB) has just learnt of several sensational transfers going to the reigning WSB Team Champions. Kept carefully under wraps, Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder have now announced that 2011 WSB World Champion, 2008 Olympian and Algeria…

  • Olympic Champions give WSB extra dimension

    Olympic Champions give WSB extra dimension

    Lausanne – Switzerland, Oct 16, 2012 – World Series of Boxing (WSB) made its presence felt at the International Sports Television Convention Sportel in the Principality of Monaco on Tuesday by presenting three Olympic Champions to the world media. The Sportel trade show is the international Sports Business Market for sports rights owners and buyers,…

  • Olympic Champions at the 2012 Sportel Monaco

    Olympic Champions at the 2012 Sportel Monaco

    Lausanne – Switzerland, Oct 15,  2012: World Series of Boxing (WSB) is delighted to announce that it will hold a press conference on Tuesday 16 October 9.30 am at the 2012 Sportel Monaco. Dr Ching-Kuo Wu, WSB Board Chairman and Mr Ivan Khodabakhsh, WSB Chief Executive Officer will be joined on stage by Ukrainian superstars…