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Hernandez to Defend IBA World Welterweight Title on Telefutura July 6, 2008

(JULY 6) On July 18, 2008, at the Casino Del Sol, in Tucson, Arizona, on Telefutura,  in the main event, Freddy “El Riel” Hernandez, 24-1 (18KO), of Mexico City, Mexico, will be defending his IBA World welterweight title against Yvan Barros, 10-5-1 (7KO), of Salvador, Brazil.  Also, featured on this card,  Tomas Villa, 19-5-4 (1KO), of Odesa, Texas, will defending his IBA Continental  Jr. Featherweight title against Gilberto Sanchez, 18-4-2 (0KO), of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Both bouts will be shown live on 'Telefutura' and promoted by Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin and promoter of the year Lorraine Chargin.

(JULY 6) On August 29, 2008, in Laredo, Texas, in a battle for the vacant IBA Latino Heavyweight title, Hector “Hurricane” Ferreyro, 15-7-1 (10KO), of Laredo, will be facing Osvado Martinez, in a 10-round bout.  Promoter: Mike Michaels Productions.

World Championship Boxing Returns to Table Mountain Casino July 4, 2008

A letter from the IBA president Dean Chance June 30, 2008 Photo of Longtin

I would like to take the time to write an open letter and express from the heart our most sincere thanks to our former ratings chairman Norman Longtin and my best to my friend Norm on his new venture. His passion and work helped make the IBA what it is today. He will be missed and will almost be impossible to replace. All of us here at the IBA, will have to work hard to find a replacement for the endeavor and the impact he made to the sport of boxing in general. He was "one of kind".  We will also get the new ratings out for July this week, I would like to wish each every one of you a great 4th and lets have a safe and sound holiday.

Moreno and Rodriguez Win IBA World Titles in New Mexico photo: Mary Ann Owen June 14, 2008

(JUNE 14) Last night at the Isleta Casino & Resort, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there were two women boxers who won IBA world titles. In one bout, Wendy Rodriguez, 101, of Los Angeles, CA, won the IBA Strawweight  title. Rodriguez defeated Hollie Dunaway, 104, by a unanimous decision. In a second bout, Carino Moreno, 107¾, of Watsonville, CA, won the IBA Junior Flyweight title, when she won by a 10-round unanimous decision over Eileen Olszewski, 107¾. The card was telecast on PPV, and promoted by Fresquez Productions, Inc. IBA President Dean Chance was ringside to present the belts to the women.

The Women Come to New Mexico... Looking for History By Bernie McCoy June 10, 2008

(JUNE 10) This is the age of hyperbole, exaggeration has become the norm. One of the adjectives orally chucked about, with abandon, today, is "historic." It is often applied to an event that, at the time it occurs, seems to have secured it's place in the pantheon of never-to-be-forgotten occurrences. Remember the score of the last Super Bowl?....Full Story

(MAY 18) Last night at the Pontchartain Center, in Kenner, Louisiana, Will McIntyre, 172 ½, now 40-4-1, won the vacant IBA Americas Light Heavyweight title over Zane Marks, 172½.  Marks was ruled down twice in the bout. Final judges scores were 113-114, 112-114, and 111-115.

(APR 30) On May 9, 2008, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Carlos “Boom” Barnett, 11-1-0, will face Franklin “Yah-Yah” Lawrence, 9-1-2, for the IBA Heavyweight championship continental belt.  Crown Boxing Inc. Tickets on sale now at The Orleans Box office at 702-365-7075. Ticket can be purchased for $50 Ringside and $25 Reserved. Full Details

Frank Luca's 'Crown Boxing' continues their highly successful fight series with Continental Heavyweight Champion Carlos Barnett and challenger Lawrence Franklin May 9th at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Also, on May 18th, in Metaire, Louisiana Les Bonano presents Lightheavyweights Will 'Kid Fire' Mcintyre and Zane 'The Train' Marks' for the vacant America's Title.

Eromosell Albert - IBA Inter-Continental Jr. Middleweight Champion

(APR 4) The IBA has posted a photograph of Eromoselle 'Bad Boy' Albert who is the current IBA Jr. Middleweight Inter-Continental Champion.

March 22, 2008:  Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico:   Unbeaten Victor Fonseca survived two first round knockdowns courtesy of Jose Nieves to score three knockdowns of his own on his way to winning a unanimous twelve round decision to take the IBA Bantamweight World Title.  Fonseca won by scores of 113-110 - 112-110 and 112-111. Also,
unbeaten Featherweight Orlando Cruz remained so in winning a twelve round unanimous decision over Carlos Guevara to claim the IBA Featherweight World Title.   

Huggers New IBA Champion Photo Gallery: Bo Jørgensen, teampalle.dk March 14, 2008

(MAR 14) Unbeaten Anders Hugger became the new IBA Continental Cruiserweight Champion with a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision win over the always tough Louis Azille last night in Odense, Denmark.  Hugger was down in round nine but his greater work rate throughout carried the day on all scorecards.  Scores were:  116-112 and 115-113 twice all for Anders Hugger.  Hugger improves to 10-0 with his title win.  Promoters:  Team Palle Link to Team Palle Website

Hugger - Azille to fight for IBA Continental Cruiserweight Title March 7, 2008 Photo: Team Palle website

(MAR 7) On March 14, 2008, at the Odense Idraetshal, in Odense, Denmark, Anders Hugger, 9-0-0 (5KO), will be fighting Louis Azille, 19-4-2 (15KO), for the IBA Continental Cruiserweight title. The card is promoted by Mogens & Bettina Palle (Team Palle).  http://www.teampalle.dk

On February 29, 2008, Heavyweight Travis Walker evened the score with T.J. Wilson stopping his foe at 1:50 of the second round.  This bout was a rematch of last years controversial :15 of round one stoppage win for Wilson and while this bout was more decisive in it's conclusion a third bout would be welcomed by both men later this year.  With the win Walker regains his IBA America's Heavyweight title. Promoter:  Goossen/Tutor and the 'Tachi Palace Casino and resort in Lemoore, California.

This last Friday, unbeaten and World rated Jr. Bantamweight Raul Martinez took home the first ever IBA Latin title with a ten round win over late sub Benjamin Garcia.  Promoter:  Top Rank & broadcast live on 'Telefutura'.

Johnson & Nugaev take IBA World titles Photo: J & P Photography February 25, 2008

On February 23, 2008, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, returning two time World Champion Reggie 'Sweet' Johnson gained a controversial twelve round split decision win over former WBO Light-Heavyweight Champion to take home the IBA World Light-Heavyweight title.   Johnson won on two cards at 115-113 and 116-112 while Gonzalez impressed the third judge in winning 112-116.    Promoter:  Trinity Boxing & 'Keep Punchin' in association with Goossen/Tutor. 

On Saturday, February 23rd, in  Ekaterinburg, Russia, heavy handed Rustam Nugaev (18-5-10KO) won the vacant IBA World Lightweight title with a convincing seventh round TKO over Cuban Jose Antonio Izquierdo.