Men's Boxing: International Boxing Association

CHESTER, W.Va. - Monty Meza-Clay made a grand entrance into the ring for his first world title fight. The Rankin boxer was escorted by Steelers Joey Porter and Casey Hampton, who carried his championship belts. That wasn't the only thing flashy about the diminutive Meza-Clay, who wore sparkling blue tights with white fringe dangling from his protective cup instead of traditional boxing trunks. Link to Story

Diaz & Palyani even after twelve
December 10, 2005
Former Olympians David Diaz (USA) and Ramazan Palyani (Republic of Georgia) fought to a 'Majority Draw' in their twelve round battle for the vacant IBA World Lightweight Title this past weekend at the Grand Victoria Ballroom, Rising Sun, Indiana.
With the draw decision the IBA title remains vacant with both camps talking rematch for early next year. Promoter: Dominic Pesoli's '8' Count.

Albert upends Beaupierre
December 10, 2005
In Choctaw, Mississippi, Former Nigerian Olympian Eromoselle Albert took home the vacant IBA Continental Jr. Middleweight title by twelve round technical decision over Dorian Beaupierre when an accidental clash of heads sent this one to the scorecards midway through the final round. With the partial round added to the final score Albert lead on two cards at 115-113 and the third judge had
it all even at 114 apiece. Albert now 13-1-6KO's. Promoter: Big Star Promotions

(DEC 9, 2005) With her second straight victory over top level competition, Holly Holm is the best of her weight class with just 15 fights. After annihilating former World Champion Christy Martin earlier in the year, Holly destroyed IFBA World Champion Mia St. John by unanimous decision, who had also gone the distance with Martin. Showing no comparison of the two records combined with Martin and St. John 88-10-4 (48KO’s) vs Holly’s 12-1-2 (4KO’s) record. Full Story ©Photo by Mary Ann Owen

Castaneda retains Title
December 2, 2005
Sacramento's Rogelio Castaneda (139.50) overcame a very determined Ernesto 'Baby' Zepeda (139.0) to retain his World Jr. Welterweight title by knockout in round three. Following an uneventful first round Zepeda took charge early in round two
and maintained his advantage until a hard right hand from Castaneda midway through round three turned the tide in the champions favor. Sensing he had hurt Zepeda Castaneda fired punches with both hands and from all angles until the challenger hit the deck. After the second knockdown referee Jon Schorle halted the fight at 2:50 of the round. Castaneda improves to 21-10 with 7 KO's. Promoter: Don Chargin Productions, Telefutura and the Feather Falls Casino in Oroville California.

(DEC 2) Yesterday at the IBA Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, Bernard Hopkins visited the gym, along with IBA President, Dean Chance who is in Vegas for the Hopkins-Taylor Event. To check out the latest photo gallery, go here!

(NOV 29) At the Silver Star Hotel and Casino in Choctaw, Mississippi Jr. Middleweights Dorian 'Quiet Storm' Beaupierre and Eromosele Albert meet for the vacant IBA Continental MIddleweight Title. Promoter: Big Star Productions.

November 17, 2005 - Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Crowd favorite Eric Regan trailed by one point on all cards after five
rounds when his well timed left hook dropped challenger Miguel Martin face first near the end of round six. Following the mandatory eight count Martin would take another punch as the bell sounded ending the round, he returned to his corner on unsteady legs. Regan continued his assault in round seven ending the fight at the 1:45 second mark when Martin signaled referee Marty Sammon that he could not continue. With the win Regan retains his Continental Middleweight Title and moves his professional record to 25-2 with 16 knockouts.Promoter: Don Chargin Productions & Feather Falls Casino Attendance: 2,642

Effective 10-30-05: Dean Chance and the International Boxing Association have withdrawn title recognition from World Middleweight Champion Fulgencio Zuniga for failure to defend within the specified timeframe. Zuniga's last appearance in an IBA ring occurred on 4-8-05. Effective 11-10-05: Dean Chance and the International Boxing Association have withdrawn title recognition from America's Welterweight Champion Golden Johnson for failure to defend within the specified timeframe. Mr. Johnson won his title on 2-25-05 and failed to defend. Both fighters shall enter the IBA World Ratings for the month of December with a ranking based on their current ring activity.

Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin, 'Telefutura' and the Feather Falls Casino in Oroville, California present IBA World Jr. Welterweight Champion Rogelio Castaneda and Mexico's hard punching Ernesto Zepeda.

Reigning IBA Continental Lightweight Champion David Diaz (29-1-16KO) faces unbeaten Republic of Georgia native Ramazan Palyani (11-0-5) December 10th, 2005 at the Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana. Promoter: Dominic Pesoli's '8 Count'.

(NOV 5) James Toney defends his IBA World Heavyweight title against former IBA Continental Cruiserweight and Super-Cruiserweight Champion Rob Calloway December 1st at the Gibson Ampitheater, Universal City, Los Angeles, California. Goossen/Tutor promotes and shown live on Fox Sports 'Best Damn Sports Show Period'.

(NOV 3) Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin and the Feather Falls Casino present 'Fight Night' at Sacramento's Arco Arena November 17th headlined by IBA Continental Middleweight Champion Eric 'Hit Man' Regan defending against 18-2 Miguel Martin.

(NOV 1) Today Laila Ali was training at “Big Tony Rila’s IBA gym in Las Vegas with her trainer Roger Mayweather…She will be training there for the next 4 weeks before she goes to Germany to fight.

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Underrated veteran Sam Reese took home the vacant IBA Continental Super-Middleweight Title with a wide points win over local favorite Norman Jones. Jones, a tough inside fighter, had won 12 of his last 15 including an easy win over the respected Christian Cruz but could never solve the southpaw style of Reese who won by large margins on all cards at 118-109 twice and 118-110.

(OCT 28) Once beaten (29-1) and current IBA Continental Lightweight Champion David Diaz fights for the vacant IBA World Title December 10th, 2005 in the Grand Victoria Ballroom, Rising Sun Indiana.Story Developing.........

(OCT 24) Fresh from his victory over Christian Cruz, crowd favorite "Stormin" Norman Jones tackles Sam Reese, October 28th in Savannah, Georgia. Mike Jarrell is promoting the event.

(OCT 21) At the Savvis Center in ST. Louis, Missouri once beaten David Diaz made quick work of veteran Juan Polo Perez winning by KO in round three to claim the IBA Continental Lightweight title while in El Centro, California (10-15-05) Adolfo Landeros upset Jorge Martinez by split decision to gain the IBA America's Featherweight Title.

On a cool October evening in the city of Almaty Kazakhstan Marat 'Sniper' Mazimbaev entered the record books as the first fighter ever from that country to fight for and win a World title on home turf. Using a style that can be best described as a 'Modified Kostya Tszyu' Mazimbaev ripped hard hooks to both the head and body of opponent Luis Doria from the opening bell. To his credit Colombia's Doria remained game throughout and on more than one occasion stood his ground and traded with the heavier handed Mazimbaev to the delight of the partisan crowd. More

(OCT 12) The weigh in for the Thursday, October 13th IBA Featherweight World Title fight to be held at the Stardust Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas was held today. Both Marcos Licona and Jose Gonzalez weighed in at the featherweight limit of 126lbs.
(Inset photo: Dean Chance showing off the IBA Championship belt.) MORE ON BOXING IN LAS VEGAS

OCT 12) Floyd Mayweather Jr. training today at the “BIG”Tony Rila’s IBA gym in Las Vegas....Floyd greets Tommy O’Shay one of the fighting O’Shay brothers from Chicago at “Big’ Tony Rila’s IBA gym in Las Vegas…All photos by Rick Pineda of BOXINGKINGDOM.NET

(OCT 11) Today the press conference was held at the Stardust Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, for this coming bout that will take place at the Stardust, on October 13, 2005. Jose Gonzalez 11-2, 5 KOs, will be fighting Marcos Licona, 23-5, 6 KOs, for the IBA Featherweight Title. The card is promoted by Dangerous Curves Promotions. The IBA will be posting a photo gallery tomorrow of the press conference photos of the boxers and the weigh-in that will be held tomorrow.

Castaneda retains Title
December 2, 2005
Sacramento's Rogelio Castaneda (139.50) overcame a very determined Ernesto 'Baby' Zepeda (139.0) to retain his World Jr. Welterweight title by knockout in round three. Following an uneventful first round Zepeda took charge early in round two
and maintained his advantage until a hard right hand from Castaneda midway through round three turned the tide in the champions favor. Sensing he had hurt Zepeda Castaneda fired punches with both hands and from all angles until the challenger hit the deck. After the second knockdown referee Jon Schorle halted the fight at 2:50 of the round. Castaneda improves to 21-10
with 7 KO's. Promoter: Don Chargin Productions, Telefutura and the Feather Falls Casino in Oroville California.

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(OCT 24) Fresh from his victory over Christian Cruz, crowd favorite "Stormin" Norman Jones tackles Sam Reese, October 28th in Savannah, Georgia. Mike Jarrell is promoting the event.

(OCT 6) Yesterday at the IBA gym, Diego "Chico" Corrales trained at the facility. Three-time world champion Diego 'Chico' Corrales and two-time world champion José Luis Castillo, who earlier battled in one of the century's most fiery, historic fights, will return in a world lightweight championship bout at the Thomas and Mack Center on Saturday, October 8^th.

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(OCT 6) Floyd Mayweather Jr. to train at “BIG” Tony Rila’s private IBA Gym in Las Vegas…Floyd will be training for the next six weeks at the gym All photos by Rick Pineda of BOXINGKINGDOM.NET

Hard punching Marat 'Sniper' Mazimbaev (Russia) and Colombian Luis Doria meet for the vacant IBA Jr. Bantamweight title October 14, 2005 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Promoter: German Titov.

(OCT 1) Tonight at the Reno Events Center in Reno Nevada, IBA heavyweight champ James Toney showed that no matter what his body may look like or what he weighs, he still is as slick and as fast as when he won his first title 14 years ago as a 160 pounder (he weighed 235lbs for this fight). Toney won a unanimous decision over Dominick Guinn by the scores of 119-109, 119-109 and 117-111. Toney countered whatever Guinn tried to do with quick jabs, hooks and uppercuts and never let Guinn in the fight. Toney said that he now wants Klitschko since that is where the money is but will also fight Chris Byrd if given the opportunity.

World rated Heavyweight Contender Calvin Brock goes for his first
professional title when he meets veteran David Bostice November 19th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Main Events promotes.

(OCT 1) Antonio Tarver won a wide decision over IBA Champion Roy Jones JR. this past Saturday night in Tampa, Florida to retain his IBO World Title. With the loss by Jones, his second to Tarver in three outings, the IBA title is now vacated.

(OCT 1) At the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia bantamweight Fidencio Reyes took home the IBA America's title in a twelve round majority win over Alex 'Ali' Baba. Promoter: Shea Bailey

(SEPT 17) Last night in Lemoore, California, Eliza Olson defeated Jessica Rakoczy in a 10-round world title bout for the IBA and WBC lightweight title. In the ninth round, Olson knocked Rakoczy to the canvas. Final judges scores were 97-92, 97-92, and 98-91.

(SEPT 14) Scheduled for Las Vegas action on October 13th IBA Jr. Featherweight World Champion Al Seeger will now defend his title in early November in Savannah, Georgia against an opponent to be named soon. The October 13th date instead will be filled by featherweights Marcos Licona and Jose Gonzalez when they
meet for the IBA World title at the Stardust Hotel & Casino. More to follow.....

(SEPT 13) Today, at the IBA Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, David Tua and Robbie Peden worked out in the gym. Peden is set to fight Marco Barrera at the MGM Grand and Tua will be fighting soon at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, in Hollywood, Florida.

(SEPT 5) The Fabulous Fox Theatre of Atlanta will be the host for atlanta's "BALLROOM BRAWL". The event will take place September 30th, 2005 In the illustrious Egyptian Ballroom. The main event will be Atlanta's knock out specialist Alex Baba (21-7-1 16KO) vs a pure boxer from Garland Texas Fidencio Reyes (18-3-1 3KO) in a 12 rd. bout for the IBA bantamweight championship.
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Les Bonano in Baton Rouge
(SEPT 4) The IBA is glad to have spoken today with Les Bonano, Promoter, who lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, and to get the news that he and his family are safe in Baton Rouge. Bonano spoke with IBA President Dean Chance to touch bases with him in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Masterful Seeger takes IBA Jr.
Featherweight Title
September 2nd, 2005 -Civic Center, Savannah Center:
Al Seeger became the latest IBA World Champion with a impressive eight round display of tactical boxing and combination punching that kept game Cesar Figueroa on his stool for the start of round nine. Figueroa never quit moving forward but paid a heavy price as Seeger mixed well timed jabs and thudding right hands in each round in this his most impressive showing to date. Seeger improves to 25-1 with 19 knockouts. Many thanks to Don
Chargin Productions, Telefutura and to Mike Jarrell. Attendance: 3,000.

(AUG 21) Last night at the Beijing Capital Gym, Beijing, The People's Republic of China, Super Featherweight Antonio Davis, 129, won a 12-round unanimous decision over Frankie Zepeda, 130, for the vacant IBA Super Featherweight title. Final judges scores were 119-109, 120-108, and 120-117. In two women's matches, Mia “The Knockout” St. John, 133, of Los Angeles, California, now 42-5-2 (17KO), won a 10-round unanimous decision over South Carolina’s Donna Biggers, 133, now 14-2-1 (13KO), in a 10-round bout for the IBA continental lightweight title. Full Story

(AUG 20) Tonight, in Biloxi, Mississippi, In the main event, Ann Wolfe, 167, retained her IBA light-heavyweight title when she defeated Valerie Mahfood, 165, in a 10-round title bout The event was promoted by Prize Fight Promotions. More to follow on WBAN.

(AUG 20) This summer, the IBA Gym had the pleasure to have Jermaine Taylor with his trainer Pat Burns, and Kassin Ouma work out in the gym. Check out the photos of the two working out.
©Copyrighted Photographs by Mary Ann Owen

Kimbrough wins thriller
August 10, 2005

(AUG 12) Verquan Kimbrough took home the vacant IBA America's Jr. Lightweight title but had to survive three knockdowns in round ten courtesy of late-sub Marty Robbins before winning widely on all three judges scorecards. Kimbrough improves to 13-0-1-6KO's.

(AUG 10) The Isle of Capri Casino Resort Biloxi and Prize Fight boxing is proud to present the boxing event of the summer…Wolfe Vs Mahfood – The Trilogy on August 20, 2005 at 8:00pm in the Flamingo Bay Ballroom. The main event on this seven bout card will be an 10-round trilogy between two of the best female light heavyweight brawlers: Ann Wolfe (20-1, 14 KO) of Austin, Texas, versus Valerie Mahfood (19-8-1, 9 KO) of Beaumont Texas. Wolfe will be defending her IBA Light-heavyweight title.

(AUG 10) Tomorrow night on August 11th, at the Mountainer Race Track in Chester, West Virginia Jr. Lightweights Verquan Kimbrough (12-0-1-6KO's) and Freddie Neal (17-3-2) meet
for the vacant IBA America's Jr. Lightweight Title.

(AUG 8) Gary Shaw in association with Goossen/Tutor & Don King Productions present IBA Heavyweight Champion James Toney and Dominic Guinn October 1, 2005. Broadcast live on 'Showtime'. Site to be determined.

At the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona, a give and take affair saw IBA rated contender Ernesto 'Baby' Zepeda win the IBA Continental Jr. Welterweight title by split decision over local favorite Norberto Bravo. In the chief support Oscar Andrade met old nemesis Paolino Villalobos and won a convincing decision over twelve rounds to claim the IBA Continental Bantamweight title. Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions. Attendance: 1,564.

(JULY 21) Tonight at the Palace Indian Gaming Center, in Lemoore, California, on a Fox Sports Net card (aired delayed) Jessica Rakoczy, of Las Vegas, retained her IBA World lightweight title when she stopped Jane Couch of the UK in the sixth round. The card is promoted by Goossen Tutor. The fight will be televised on Fox Sports Net on Sunday.

(JULY 15) Tonight at the Gund Arena, in Cleveland, Ohio
Vonda Ward, 188, won the World Cruiserweight IBA belt when she defeated Cassandra Geiggar. with a unanimous decision. Joe Maxse of the Plain Dealer in Cleveland, said that the fight was nearly ended late in the seventh round when a series a punches forced Geiggar to one knee, and that she she got up after the 8-count from referee Jim Villers. Maxse added, "but that's about all the good you could say for her underwhelming effort." Final judges scores were 100-88.

Three IBA Title Bouts Set in Bejing
(JULY 13) On August 20, 2005, there will be three IBA Title bouts
featured at the Bejing Capital Gym in Bejing, China. E-Commerce Technology Inc. & Prize Fight Promotions present Jr.
Lightweights Antonio Davis & Frankie Zepeda to top China's first
professional World title card. The two will be fighting for the vacant IBA World Jr. Lightweight title. Two more title bouts to be announced soon....

Seeger & Figueroa for IBA World Title
(JULY 11) Jr. Featherweights Al Seeger (25-1) and Cesar Figueroa (28-5-2) battle for IBA honors at the Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia September 2nd. Promoter: Don Chargin & Mike Jarrell and televised live on 'Telefutura'.

(JUN 25) Last night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota 6,950 enthusiastic fans turned out to watch local favorite Matt Vanda dethrone defending America's Jr. Middleweight Ramon 'Yory Boy' Campas by split decision over twelve rounds. With the win new champ Vanda improves to 34-1. Promoter: Team Freedom & Direct T.V. PPV.in a defense of her belt on July 21, 2005, in Lemoore, California.

(JUN 25) Last night at the Isleta Casino, in New Mexico, In the main event, Holly Holm, 140, (9-1-2, 3KO), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, stopped last-minute opponent, Lisa Lewis, 136, in the ninth round. Holm successfully defended her IBA Jr. Welterweight title. Holm was supposed to fight Layla McCarter, but McCarter had broken her hand a week before the fight.

(JUN 18) Tonight in Memphis, Tennessee, Ann Wolfe, 169, TKO'd Marsha Valley, 174 1:17 seconds in the sixth round. Wolfe successfully defended her IBA World light heavyweight title.

(MAY 28) Last night at the Arco Arena, in Sacramento, California, and promoted by Don Chargin & Telefutura, In his second attempt at the IBA World Jr. Welterweight Championship, Sacramento's Rogelio Castaneda (140.0) broke open a three split after ten
rounds by winning the bouts final two rounds on all cards to earn a majority decision over former IBA Champion Tomas Barrientes (138.75) of Mercedes, Texas. With the title on the line Castaneda dug deep in a bout that was often hard to score while long time rival Craig Weber watched live on 'Telefutura' back home in Mansfield, Ohio. A third bout between the two would seem the
logical choice as their second fight (Draw 12) earned 'Telefutura Fight of the Year' honors for 2004.

(MAY 14) Tonight at the Coushatta Casino Resort Pavilion, in Kinder, Louisiana, and promoted by Bayou Promotions LLC, Mary Jo Sanders, won the vacant IBA Continental Welterweight belt over Belinda Laracuente ©Photo by J & P Photography.

(MAY 12) Minneapolis, MN (Thursday, May 12, 2005) Team Freedom Promotions and Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota announced today that on Friday, June 24, two world-class fighters from completely different backgrounds, MATT “THE PREDATOR” VANDA and LUIS RAMON “YORY BOY” CAMPAS, will put their futures on the line in a classic 12 round match for the IBA Americas Junior Middleweight Title. Full Story

David Lopez, the former IBA World and America's Champion at middleweight regained his America's version with a clear cut twelve victory over tough Danny Perez at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona this past Thursday night. Lopez highlighted his victory with a seventh round knockdown of Perez who despite hitting the deck never quit moving forward. At the bouts conclusion class-act Perez took the championship belt and placed it around the waist of Lopez. Next for Lopez could be a rematch with reigning IBA World Champion Fulgencio
Zuniga who took the title this past January with a come from behind 12th round stoppage of Lopez. Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions & HBO Latino

(MAY 4) Today, Diego " Chico" Corrales, trained at the IBA Gym, in Las Vegas. Corrales will be fighting Two-Time WBC Lightweight Champion Jose Luis Castillo, this Saturday, on May 7th, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Photo Gallery

(MAY 3) Former IBA World Middleweight Champion David Lopez returns to the ring for the first time since his title loss to Fulgencio Zuniga when he meets Danny Perez this Thursday night May 5 at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona. Promoter: Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and broadcast live on 'HBO Latino'.

(MAY 1) With New York City's Madison Square Garden providing the backdrop reigning IBA World Heavyweight Champion James 'Lights Out' Toney combined a strong right hand with the best defense in the division to control WBA Champion John Ruiz from start to finish in the first defense of his IBA World Crown. Ruiz left the ring immediately after the decision was given and would later
announce his retirement from the sport while Toney, improving to 69-4-2 with the win, was calling for IBA #1 contender Vitali Klitscho to meet him in his next World title defense. Congratulations James!!

(APR 30) Last night at the Cleveland State's Wolstein Center, in Cleveland, Ohio, Vonda Ward, now 20-1-0 (17KO), successfully defended her heavyweight IBA title when she stopped Elizabeth Kerin, now 3-4-1 (3KO), of Chicago, Illinois, 1:33 in the second round. After a devastating start for Ward, when she was knocked with Kerin's first punch to the canvas and stunned by Kerin's shot, Ward came back in the second round and stopped her. Kerin was a late replacement, after Kathy Rivers and Pamela London, both dropped out of the fight.

(APR 20) Kermit "The Killer" Cintron, 24-0 (22KO), came out to the IBA Gym in Las Vegas to work out on Monday, April 19^th. Cintron will be fighting on April 23, 2005, at the Caesars Palace, in Vegas. He will be facing Antonio "El 7 Mares" Margarito, 31-4, 22 KO's. Check out the latest IBA photo gallery!

(APR 9) At the Fort McDowell Casino in Fountain Hills, Arizona IBA Middleweight Champion Fulgencio Zuniga survived a point deduction in round eight and a knockdown in round ten to retain his title by way of a split decision draw with Mexico's hard punching Jose Luis Zertuche. Zuniga now 17-1-1-16KO's.
Promoter: Top-Rank and broadcast live on'Telefutura'.