World Boxing Association

:WBA is also an abbreviation for West Bromwich Albion F.C., an English football team.

Competition & Controversies

Through the years, many competitors who also recognized world championship bouts sprung up, and in that line, the WBC started out in 1963, the IBF in 1983, the WBO in 1988, and nearly a dozen others.

Related Topics:
WBC - 1963 - IBF - 1983 - WBO - 1988

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In 1982, many WBA world title fights ended in controversy or tragedy. On November 12 of that year, when Aaron Pryor defeated Alexis Arguello for the WBA's world Jr. Welterweight title, a controversial bottle was introduced into Pryor's corner after he had been shaken in round twelve, and the contents of the bottle were never known, but a rematch was ordered by the WBA. The following day, November 13, Ray Mancini defended his WBA world Lightweight title against Duk Koo Kim, who died five days later as a consequence of the blows received during the tragic fight. And on December 10, referee Joey Curtis, affected by Kim's death, abruptly stopped the WBA World Heavyweight championship fight between challenger Michael Dokes and champion Mike Weaver, sixty three seconds into the bout. He said that he had been affected by Kim's death, and an immediate rematch was ordered.

Related Topics:
1982 - November 12 - Aaron Pryor - Alexis Arguello - November 13 - Ray Mancini - Duk Koo Kim - December 10 - Joey Curtis - Michael Dokes - Mike Weaver

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Gilberto Mendoza has been the President of the WBA since 1982. The WBA in the 1990s moved its central offices from Panama City, Panama, to Caracas, Venezuela.

Related Topics:
Gilberto Mendoza - 1982 - 1990s - Panama City - Panama - Caracas - Venezuela

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