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Charlo challenges Bundrage for Title
Jermall Charlo of Missouri City will challenge Cornelius Bundrage for the IBF junior middleweight title at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. on Saturday. The bout, a classic youth-versus experience matchup, will be promoted by Dibella Entertainment and aired on NBC. “All my life I’ve always wanted to be a world champion,” Charlo said. “Every... Read More
Sosa Celebrates IBF Ranking
Sosa celebrates IBF ranking, signs new contract with Peltz Boxing/Top Rank Hard-hitting junior lightweight contender Jason Sosa, of Camden, NJ, has signed a new promotional agreement, this one with Peltz Boxing and Top Rank, Inc., as he prepares for his Oct. 2 fight with Jorge Pazos, of Guamuchil, Mexico, on Friday evening, Oct. 2, at... Read More
Election Notice
Each year, on one of the business days of the Annual Convention, there is an election to fill three seats of those directors whose terms have expired on the IBF/USBA Board of Directors. Article 3.3 of the Bylaws provides that “Only persons who are former United States State Commissioners, former Executive Directors of United States... Read More
32nd Annual Convention Registration
Members & Friends: We are looking forward to the IBF/USBA 32ndAnnual Convention in Montreal, Canada, as so many of you have expressed such enthusiasm to join us. We, at the organization, are optimistic that this convention in Montreal will be a successful one. Montreal is an exciting city with so much to do. It is a... Read More
Convention 2015/Air Travel Discount and Hotel Reservations
SAVE UP TO 20% ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCE NETWORK We have obtained an agreement with the Star Alliance Network for air travel discounts on several airlines. Please keep this in mind as you start to make preparations to attend the IBF/USBA 32nd Annual Convention in Montreal, Canada from May 17 – 21, 2015... Read More
IBF President Daryl Peoples inducted into Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
Story and photos by Boxing Bob Newman A who’s who of New England boxing luminaries gathered for the 10th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun Uncas Ballroom, in Uncasville, CT. This year’s inductees included boxers John “The Quiet Man” Ruiz, Peter “Pride of Providence” Manfredo,... Read More
Updated Convention 2015 Announcement
Dear Members and Friends: On behalf of the IBF/USBA, I am glad to finally inform you that our 32ndAnnual Convention will take place in Montreal, Canada at Le Centre Sheraton from May 17 – 21, 2015. During our past convention in Atlantic City there was a great deal of discussion regarding the convention potentially... Read More
Hopkins holds open media workout in Philadelphia
Story & photos by John DiSanto – PhillyBoxingHistory.com Bernard Hopkins held court with the media today at an open workout at the Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Philadelphia. The event was in advance of Hopkins’ highly anticipated light heavyweight title bout with Sergey Kovalev, scheduled for November 8th. At the workout to help publicize the... Read More
Former IBF President Hiawatha Knight Passes
IBF Statement: We were deeply saddened when we learned of the passing of our former President Hiawatha Knight last week. Hiawatha was part of the fabric of the IBF/USBA. She was a founding member of the organization and held a position on the board of directors until recently. Hiawatha became a leader in the sport... Read More
IBF Convention 2015 in Montreal
Dear Members and Friends: On behalf of the IBF/USBA, I am glad to finally inform you that our 32ndAnnual Convention will take place in Montreal, Canada at Le Centre Sheraton from May 17 – 21, 2015. During our past convention in Atlantic City there was a great deal of discussion regarding the convention potentially... Read More
Barthelemy defeats Saucedo
Rances Barthelemy defended his IBF junior lightweight world championship against Fernando David Saucedo with a dominating unanimous decision, scored 120-108 by all three judges, Saturday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Barthelemy (21-0, 12 KOs) controlled the bout from the opening bell and was the more active and accurate fighter, throwing 819 punches... Read More
Soliman and Taylor Make Weight
Both IBF Middleweight Champion Sam Soliman and challenger Jermain Taylor were respectful to each other and thankful to their teams during a press conference/weigh-in held at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, in Biloxi, Mississippi, in advance of tomorrow (Wednesday, October 8) night’s championship fight. Soliman and Taylor are headlining a mammoth 14-fight card that... Read More