Pacheco (22-0 18 KOs) is closing in on World title action as the #1 ranked contender with the WBO. The LA star headlines for the sixth show in a row and for the second time in Las Vegas, where he saw off Shawn McCalman on points in April, before returning to his home turf in August to record his 18th win inside the distance with a sickening body shot KO win over Maciej Sulecki – performances that further bolstered his standing as one of the hottest talents in the game, which was confirmed by ESPN ranking Pacheco #2 in their list of the top fighters under 25, second only to pound-for-pound star and stablemate Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.

Nelson (20-0 16 KOs) has been hunting a big fight and now gets the chance to derail Pacheco’s rise to the top and move himself into the great position that his young foe has reached. The 36 year old last tasted action in August in Los Angeles with a fifth-round stoppage win over Marcos Rodriguez on the undercard of his good friend and fellow Omaha fighter, Terence Crawford.

“I’m very excited to be back in the ring early 2025 against another undefeated opponent –the DP show continues,” said Pacheco.

“This is the type of fight I been wanting so I can show the world who I am,” said Nelson.

Diego Pacheco will defend his WBO International Super-Middleweight title against Steven Nelson at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Saturday, January 25, live worldwide on DAZN – with Cuban Olympic star Andy Cruz taking on Omar Salcido and Ernesto Mercado facing Jose Pedraza on his Matchroom debut.

️ Dive into the latest episode of WBO JABS Podcast!

We unpack all the thrilling matchups from this Saturday’s huge rematch Usyk-Fury 2, Espinoza-Ramirez 2, Navarrete-Valdez 2 & more!

Don’t miss out on our unique insights – Join the conversation and hit that follow on our YT Channel!

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Please be advised that the WBO main offices will be closed from Tuesday, December 17, 2024, through Tuesday, January, 7, 2025, due to the Christmas Holidays.

However, if you need to contact the WBO you may call and/or email to the following:

Gustavo Olivieri, Esq. /WBO President
Mobile: +1 (787) 615-0932
Email: golivieriesq@wboboxing.com

Diana Meléndez/Executive Director
Mobile: +1 (787) 432-8102
Email: dmelendez@wboboxing.com

On behalf of the WBO, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Prayers for Wilfred “El Radar” Benítez

On behalf of the WBO, we send our prayers and best wishes to Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfred Benítez, currently in the ICU. Stay strong, Champ—wishing you a speedy recovery!
#GetWellSoon #PrayersForWilfredBenitez

Emanuel Navarrete proved— once again — why he’s a complex puzzle to solve. “El Vaquero” stopped Oscar Valdez in round six with a left hook to the body, retaining his WBO junior lightweight world title in a highly anticipated rematch Saturday evening at Footprint Center.

Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) bested Valdez (32-3, 24 KOs) by decision in August 2023, but this time, the fighting pride of Nogales, Mexico, did not see the final bell.

Navarrete knocked down Valdez three times, including at the end of the opening round. While Valdez succeeded in small pockets, the three-division champion landed the harder, more telling blows.

It was a return to form for Navarrete, who bounced back from May’s decision loss to Denys Berinchyk for the WBO lightweight title. He came back to the junior lightweight ranks and used his awkward style and looping punches to once again blunt Valdez’s aggression.

“I had to work hard in each round. I had to push him back. He comes forward. I had to push him back. And that was the right strategy to take down a Valdez who is always strong,” Navarrete said. “I told everyone before that I would have a new left hand. And that’s what has happened. It felt really good. We are now starting a second stage of my career. And I plan to take advantage of it.”

Valdez said, “We tried. That’s the most important thing. We tried to get the victory. Sorry to those who came to see me.

“I wish it was a better result. Maybe next time. No excuses from me. He beat me well.”

Rafa Repeat: Espinoza TKOs Ramirez to Retain Featherweight Crown

It was an odd ending, but once again, Rafael Espinoza got the best of Robeisy Ramirez. Espinoza defended the WBO featherweight world title with a sixth-round TKO, earning the stoppage after Ramirez turned away and complained of double vision early in the round.

Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) dethroned Ramirez (14-3, 9 KOs) via majority decision last December in an action classic that featured a dramatic 12th round. This time around, the end came suddenly and shockingly. Ramirez led 48-47 on two cards and trailed 49-46 on the third when the fight was stopped.

“I was just doing my job. Obviously, I caught him,” Espinoza said. “I was barely getting started. Honestly, I think the pressure and the rest of the rounds were going to be very difficult for him. This means that he felt my power. He felt my hand. Perhaps he thought that he wouldn’t be able to handle it. But it happened. I won.

“I’ve said it from the start. I want to be a legend. I want to be a Mexican boxing great. I want to fight against anyone. I want the people to know that I’m here to give them great fights.”

Ramirez said, “He got me with his elbow twice in the fourth round. That’s when I started to see double. I told the referee. He did his job. He scolded him, but the damage had been done already.

“I think {abandoning the fight} was the best decision. I did that instead of taking more punches, especially since I have double vision, and I couldn’t be at my best. That’s the best decision in order to take care of my health. If I can’t continue because of my vision, it’s better to stop.”

# Salón de la Fama Marco Antonio Barrera analiza las candentes revanchas Navarrete/Valdez & Espinoza/Ramírez, pleitos que tomarán forma esta noche en Phoenix, Arizona. TV:ESPN.

¡No te pierdas el último episodio del podcast WBO JABS! *

*Temas destacados:*
– Navarrete-Valdez
– Espinoza-Ramirez
– Terence Crawford
– Sebastian Fundora
– Beterbiev-Bivol
– Buatsi-Smith
– Moncho-Pitufo
– Cristian ‘Chispa’ Medina
– Xander Zayas
– Teofimo López

Tune In WBO JABS Podcast!
Topics: Navarrete-Valdez, Espinoza-Ramirez, Terence Crawford, Sebastian Fundora, Beterbiev-Bivol, Buatsi-Smith, Phumelela Cafu, Cristian ‘Chispa’ Medina, Barboza-Catterall, Teofimo López, and more.

Israel Vázquez will always be remembered for his legendary battles. A two-time world champion in the Junior Featherweight division, he achieved victories over high-caliber opponents, including Rafael Márquez on two occasions, as well as Oscar Larios, Johnny González, and Eliecer Julio. Vázquez was a fierce competitor known for his incredible heart and resilience, often winning fights after coming from behind. He will be missed. #RIP

The WBO administrative offices are closed this week and will reopen on Monday. For any assistance, please contact: dmelendez@wboboxing.com, golivieriesq@wboboxing.com, infonews@wboboxing.com.

WBO JABS is BACK!
Guests: Unified WBO Mini Flyweight Champion Oscar Collazo, his manager Juan de Leon, and Yuseph Lamboy, Esq. Host: WBO Former President and Senior Advisor Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel.

Today, the WBO President, Gustavo Olivieri, Esq., awarded WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion, Katie Taylor her special custom made #Undisputed Belt in light of her historic achievement in becoming 2-Division Undisputed Champion by defeating Chantelle Cameron on November 25, 2023.

Congrats, Champ, your trainer Ross Enamait, and manager Brian Peters!

It was overdue. All the best on Friday.

Thank you for joining us at the WBO 37th Convention. We hope the boxing community found the event informative and enjoyable and able to connect with others. We value your support and look forward to seeing you at future events.

Purse Bid Order – WBO Middleweight Mandatory Championship Contest Zhanibek Alimkhanuly vs. Hamzah Sheeraz

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In a history making fight presented in co-promotion with Sampson Boxing, and the new WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine Flyweight Undisputed World Champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (15-0, 6 KOs) of the Coachella Valley, California defeated the former unified Champion Gabriela “LA Chuky” Alaniz (15-1, 6 KOs) via technical knockout to become the youngest undisputed champion male or female. Scheduled as a 10-round war, the back-and-forth action saw Fundora drop Alaniz twice in the seventh-round, leading Alaniz’ corner to wave the white towel at 1:40 in the round.

“This is a dream come true that I have made become a reality,” said Gabriela Fundora. “My team and I have been training to make history and we did that tonight. I didn’t really feel Alaniz’ power, but I knew she came to do what I did which is look for a knockout. I had been practicing that punch since the beginning of training camp – I felt like Bruce Lee preparing for this fight. We’ll see what’s next for me – I can go up in weight or go down – we will see.”

In a historic, Undisputed Female Flyweight World Championship co-promoted with Sampson Boxing, the Coachella Valley’s undefeated IBF Flyweight World Champion will challenge Buenos Aires, Argentina’s WBA, WBC, WBO Flyweight World for all the marbles – including the Ring Magazine Flyweight World Title Belt in a 10-round war.

WBO 37th Convention Gala Dinner Awards. An epic celebration. Hosted by Jimmy Lennon Jr.

In addition to the awards, it was revealed during the Gala Dinner that the new WBO President Gustavo Olivieri, Esq is an impressive drummer as he took the stage to play with the band.

Female Fighter of the Year
Seniesa ´Super Bad´Estrada
Unidisputed Mini Flyweight Champion

Fighter of the Year
Oleksandr Usyk
Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

Fight of the Year
Oleksandr Usyk Vs. Tyson Fury
Heavyweight Division
May 18, 2024
Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia

Female Fight of the Year
Seniesa Estrada Vs. Yokasta Valle
Mini Flyweight Division
March 29, 2024
Glendale, Arizona, USA

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Most watched Female Headlined Boxing Card since 2005
Mikaela Mayer Vs. Sandy Ryan
Welterweight Division
September 28, 2024
The Theater at MSG

Promoter of the Year
Bob Arum
Top Rank, Inc
Promoter Excellence

European Promoter of the Year
Frank Warren
Queensberry Promotions
Promoter Excellence

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Eddie Hearn
Matchroom Boxing
Promoter Excellence

Outstanding KO
Brian Norman Jr Vs. Giovani Santillán
Anthony Olascuaga Vs. Riku Kano

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Outstanding Performance
Naoya Inoue Vs. Luis Nery
Jr. Featherweight

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Amanda “THE REAL DEAL” Serrano
Consistency in making history in women´s boxing

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Camille Estephan
Eye of the Tiger Management
PROMOTER EXCELLENCE

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Terence Crawford
TERENCE “BUD” CRAWFORD
4-Division WBO Champion

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Claressa Shields
3-Division WBO Female Champion
154/160/175 lbs.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Gabriela Alaniz
Unified Female Flyweight Champion

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Evelin Bermudez
Unified Jr. Flyweight Champion

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
BOXXER and Salita Promotions
Rising Promoters

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Diego Pacheco
Rising Contender
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT

PROSPECT OF THE YEAR
Jan Paul Rivera Pizarro
WBO Youth Featherweight Champion

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
JUAN CARLOS TAPIA
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
“LO MEJOR DEL BOXEO”
Longest Sports TV Show with same host

This morning the executive committee was called for voting with two lists, one headed by long time President Francisco Valcárcel, Esq and the other by Gustavo Olivieri, Esq however, before the vote, Valcárcel announced that he did not intend to run after 30 years at the head of the organization and asked that they vote for Olivieri, whom he gave his support to after an 8-year working relationship in which Gustavo served as his right-hand man.

“I became president of the WBO in November 1994. I want to have time for myself. Before the elections, I would like to tell everyone that I prefer to step aside. I am already 76 years old, so that you have the opportunity to elect the person who I hope will be the next president who can help this organization to reach the place of honor where we have always wanted to be. I am asking those who are going to elect to accept that I am retiring and that the candidate for whom I would vote, because I would vote for Puerto Rico, is called Gustavo Olivieri”.

Olivieri said that he undoubtedly has big shoes to fill, but he noted that democracy, honesty and integrity will allow him to lead the organization to greater heights. He thanked Valcárcel for his teachings and also for the support of the executive committee and the office.

“It is a privilege and I hope, with everyone’s help, to take this organization to another level. I count on you,” said the new president of the organization.

“I lost a girlfriend because of work. My girlfriend told me: ‘Either Paco (Valcárcel), Luis (Batista), the WBO or me,’ and I said, ‘I love what I do, I’m happy with what I do and I’m passionate about what I do,’ and this isn’t a job for me, it’s a pleasure,” he confessed.

“I spend more time with Paco and Luis than with my family. Their teachings extend beyond the professional aspect. Beyond being my teachers, my advisors, you have become my family,” he concluded.

The day started with:
ABC REFEREE’S SEMINAR / SEMINARIO ABC DE ÁRBITROS @ FÉLIX PAGÁN PINTOR BOXING GYM IN GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO.

✔️International Boxing Referee Jack Reiss conducted the seminar!

Russel More giving his knowledge. Always grateful for his participation

Jack Reiss presentation are always very dymanic, elocuent and on point

WBO Convention Podcast. Hosted by Claudia Trejos and Ricardo Celis. Guests: Bob Arum, Xander Zayas, Mikaela Mayer, Juanmita Lopez and Oscar Collazo public training and interview

WBO Welterweight World Champion Mikaela Mayer enjoying he beaches of Puerto Rico

During the General Assembly, Top Rank’s President and Founder Bob Arum arrived!

It is an honor and privilege to have Bob Arum at the convention. We have collaborated for over 30 years and are forever grateful for his contributions to the sport of boxing.

Media workout of WBO Mini Flyweight World Champion Óscar Collazo at the beautiful Royal Sonesta Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Oscar Collazo vs. Knockout CP Freshmart will face off in a unified bout at Riyadh Season: Latino Night on November 16th.

Top Rank’s Xander Xayas and former olympian Juanmita López wih the media!

PRE-BOXING SHOW COCKTAIL / COCTEL PRE CARTELERA DE BOXEO
at the Marcelo Trujillo Coliseum in Humacao.
In the main event, René Santiago will face Ricardo Astulvica for the vacant WBO International Jr. Flyweight title and for the WBO NABO Flyweight Championship Juan Camacho will compete against Jason Mama in the co-main event.

For the WBO NABO Flyweight Championship, Juan Carlos ‘Indio’ Camacho defeated Jason Mama via split decision in the co-main event of ‘WBO Night of Champions’ in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
✔️Scorecards: 96-92 (Camacho), 96-92 (Mama) & 95-93 (Camacho).

In the main event, René Santiago defeated Ricardo Astulvica by UD in a great fight for the vacant WBO International Jr. Flyweight title in Humacao, Puerto Rico.

The mayor of Humacao, Julio Geigel, received a honorary WBO Belt for his outstanding commitment in the sport of boxing.

Day 2 of the 37th Annual WBO Convention at Royal Sonesta Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

GUEST SPEAKERS / CONFERENCIANTES:


• DR. JUAN CARLOS DEVIA RAMOS, M.D.
TOPIC / TÓPICO: IMPACT ON WEIGHT CUTTING IN BOXERS/ IMPACTO EN EL CORTE DE PESO EN BOXEADORES


• DR. ROSALINA VALCÁRCEL, M.D., M.P.H.
TOPIC/ TÓPICO: GENETICS IN SCIENCE / GENÉTICA EN LA CIENCIA


• DR. JORGE MIRANDA- MASSARI, BS BIOL, PHARMD
TOPIC/TÓPICO: METABOLIC OPTIMIZATION & NUTRITION IN BOXING / OPTIMIZACIÓN METABÓLICA Y NUTRICIÓN EN BOXEO


• MS. MARINA SHEPPARD
BOXREC DATABASE / BOXREC BASE DE DATOS

Interview with WBO Flyweight Champion Anthony Olascuaga

International Boxing Judge and ABC Certified Instructor, Steve Weisfeld conducted a very dynamic Judges’ seminar.

is scheduled for tomorrow night at the Marcelo Trujillo Coliseum in Humacao, as part of the WBO’s 37th Annual Convention festivities.


In the main event, René Santiago will face Ricardo Astulvica for the vacant WBO International Jr. Flyweight title.


Additionally, WBO NABO Flyweight Champion Juan Camacho will compete against Jason Mama in the co-main event. TV: ESPN+

#WBO37 Welcome Cocktail at beautiful Royal Sonesta Hotel

#WBO37 WBO 24th Annual Golf Tournament Results ⛳️ & Traditional Puerto Rican Lunch at Hacienda San Miguel in the city of Salinas, Puerto Rico

Net:
First Place Net: Anthony Torres (60)
Second Place Net: Chelo Rivera (63)
Third Place Net: Jorge Guzmán (64)

Gross:
First Place Gross: Abimael David (71)
Second Place Gross: Mariano Richiusa (76)
Third Place Gross: Rafael Padilla (78)

Calaway:
1- José Álvarez (91)
2-Alberto Castro (98)
3- Rafy Rodríguez (98)

Pin:
Closest to the Pin #8: Anthony Torres
Closest to the Pin #11: Pedro López
Closest to the Pin #15: Golo Nieves

Straightest Drive Hole 2: Gamalier Betancourt

Longest Drive Hole 13: Mariano Richiusa

Sportsmanship Award: Yosuke Kaneko























Se ven las caras Camacho y Mama para ‘Noche de Campeones OMB’

Carolina, Puerto Rico – Durante el medio día de hoy en el Hotel Royal Sonesta en Carolina, las empresas Miguel Cotto Promotions y All Star Boxing Inc, presentaron el cartel denominado ‘Noche de Campeones OMB’, que tomará forma el miércoles, 30 de octubre en el coliseo Marcelo Trujillo, del pueblo de Humacao, donde estarán en juego dos correas de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo como parte de su trigésima séptima convención anual.

El evento de la noche estará encabezado por el peleador favorito de Humacao, el ex campeón interino de peso junior mosca de la OMB y # 7 clasificado René “El Chulo” Santiago (12-4, 9 KOs) que se enfrentará al clasificado mundial AMB # 7, WBO # 13 Azael “Candelilla” Villar (21-3-4, 15 KOs) de la Ciudad de Panamá, en un choque de 10 asaltos por el cinturón vacante Internacional de la OMB.

El evento co-estelar presenta a otro contendiente puertorriqueño, Juan Carlos “El Indio” Camacho (17-1, 8 KOs), de Juana Díaz, quien defenderá su cinturón de peso mosca WBO/NABO contra el ex retador al título Jayson “The Smasher” Mama (20-1 10 KOs) de General Santos City, Filipinas en un choque a 10 asaltos.

El ganador entre Camacho y Mama enfrentará al campeón mundial de la división mosca OMB, el californiano Anthony Olascuagua.

Ademas en un gran combate a 8 asaltos en las 135 libras de Arecibo, Christian ‘El Capitán’ Barreto (11-0, 8KOs) enfrenta al también puertorriqueño y de Morovis, Miguel ‘El Gallo’ Marrero (10-1-2, 4KOs). Además en acción también de Humacao el peso complete Leonel Alejandro Cruz (2-0, 1KO) peleará 4 asaltos mientras que la fémina Génesis López (1-0) peleará en un combate a 4 asaltos en las 108 libras entre otros.

Jason Mama:
“Gracias a las las empresas por este evento y a la OMB. Filipinas contra Puerto Rico será una guerra y gracias a ustedes por estar acá. Esperen lo mejor de mí en el combate”.

Juan Carlos ‘Indio’ Camacho:
“Gracias a mi equipo por llevar mi carrera durante todo este tiempo. Vamos a dar la sorpresa este 30 de octubre y seré campeón mundial para el 2025. Gracias a Paco por permitirme participar de este evento. Gracias a Jason Mama por aceptar la pelea y que Dios lo bendiga, pero este 30 yo seré el campeón. Quiero felicitar a mi madre que cumpleaños hoy, esta victoria es para ti”.

René ‘El Chulo’ Santiago:
“Estamos contentos, alegres y agradecidos por tantas bendiciones que hemos recibido de parte de Dios, la OMB y All Star Boxing por ser gran bendición para mi y mi familia. Gracias Héctor Soto por hacer esto posible. En estos momentos, mi rival no está pero esta noche llega. Mas que agradecido por el alcalde de Humacao Julio Geigel por tener el valor y valentía de aceptar este reto y hacerlo posible. El boxeo está de regreso al pueblo de Humacao y lo vamos a aprovechar al máximo”.

Félix Tuto Zabala:
“El miércoles lo que verán son peleas competitivas y de suma importancia y tenemos planes de hacer más eventos en Puerto Rico, entre otros eventos, uno con Top Rank”.

Los boletos están a la venta en PRticket.com. Primera pelea comenzará a las 7:00pm y serán transmitidas en vivo por ESPN+

WBO bantamweight world ruler Yoshiki Takei returns in the co-feature

TOKYO (Oct. 23, 2024) – Boxing’s most prolific undisputed king is ready to close out the year on a ‘Monster’ note.

Naoya Inoue will defend his super bantamweight crown against unbeaten Australian contender Sam Goodman on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

Inoue will make an unprecedented third defense of his undisputed crown within a single calendar year while looking to secure his 10th consecutive knockout.

Inoue-Goodman will headline a special early-morning broadcast streaming live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+. In the co-feature, Yoshiki Takei (10-0, 8 KOs) will defend his WBO bantamweight world title against an opponent to be named.

Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) began his four-belt legacy in December 2022 when he stopped Paul Butler to unify all the bantamweight titles. Then, within a little over a year, the 31-year-old knocked out WBC/WBO champ Stephen Fulton in July 2023 and WBA/IBF king Marlon Tapales that December to achieve undisputed glory in a second weight class. He made history again in May by headlining the first boxing card at the Tokyo Dome since the historic Mike Tyson-Buster Douglas showdown, overcoming a first-round knockdown before icing former two-division world champion Luis Nery in six. In September, he registered a seventh-round TKO over one-time junior featherweight king TJ Doheny.

Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs) is a 26-year-old Australian who entered the paid ranks in 2018. He went 4-0 in 2023, earning points victories over Doheny as well as then-unbeaten talents Ra’eese Aleem and Zhong Liu. He authored a fourth-round TKO against Mark Schleibs in March before decisioning previously unbeaten Thachtana Luangphon across 12 in July.

– Invitados: El nuevo campeón juvenil OMB Jan Paul Rivera y la invicta Krystal Rosado
Temas del panel Beterbiev/Bivol, Iwata/Noriega, Gonzalez/Olascuaga, Tanaka/Cafu, Convención OMB (28/oct al 1/nov) y más.

WBO Jabs Podcast! Temas: Beterbiev/Bivol, Espinoza/Ramirez, Janibek Alimkhanuly, Trigésima Séptima Convención de la OMB comenzará el 28 de octubre, Jan Paul Rivera, Krystal Rosado, ‘Bomba’ González, Kosei Tanaka y más.

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