In a masterful performance, Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (11-0, 8 KOs), the new WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine Minimumweight World Champion, made Puerto Rican history once again by knocking out the longest-reigning WBA Minimumweight Champion, Thammanoon…

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem successfully defended his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight crown after repeating over Yudai Shigeoka in their rematch at the Aichi Sky Exp...

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Dr. Seo Ryeo-kyung has claimed the Asian championship in the women's minimumweight class of the World Boxing Association. The title match was held at the Gyeryo

WBC Interim World Champion Yafai (9-1, 7 Kos) Took a Bloody Fight in the Final Round to the Former Unified Wbo and IBF Minimumweight World Champion 'Chihuas' Rodriguez, Jr. (40-6-1, 27 kos) in a 12-round Unanimous Decision Defeat on Saturday Night at the BP Pulse Live Arena, in Birmingham, England. (Credit: Geoffrey Knott / Matchroom) 2021 Olympic Gold Medalist Yafai Lost A Lopsided, Bloody Fight to Rodriguez, Jr.

Minimumweight queen Yokasta Valle has further bolstered Most Valuable Promotions’ stacked women’s roster

Founder, Chairman & CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya gives an exclusive update on WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs), unified (WBA, WBO & Ring Magazine) minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo (12-0, 9 KOs) and a “big event” in NYC at the Madison Square Garden. At today’s media workout in downtown San Diego, CA, De La Hoya was all smiles and even a little giddy as his star fighter, …

The divisions excluded include super middleweight (168), junior welterweight (140), junior lightweight (130), junior bantamweight (122), flyweight (112), junior flyweight (108), and minimumweight (105). Several other transitional divisions that separate natural body sizes are also absent from Zuffa’s model. Zuffa Compresses Weight Structure The decision forces fighters to compete either above or below their natural weight, or outside Zuffa entirely. The promotion’s championship system will consist only of heavyweight, cruiserweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight, lightweight, featherweight, and bantamweight. These are boxing’s most recognizable divisions, but they remove the intermediate classes that have historically allowed fighters to develop without extreme size disadvantages.

‘Super Bad’ Seniesa Estrada has confirmed her retirement from boxing undefeated with a perfect 26-0 record. The undisputed minimumweight world champion, the fighting pride of East Los Angeles, hangs up her gloves after a decorated thirteen-year…

Boxing is known as a young man’s game, but history continues to prove that age is not always a barrier to success. Some fighters not only extended their careers well beyond their primes but also defied expectations by winning world titles long after most of their peers had retired. World Boxing News has verified the oldest world champions in each division, from heavyweight down to minimumweight, and the list features some of the sport’s most iconic names. All seventeen of the most recognized weight classes feature some legends and surprising names on display. Oldest World Boxing Champions Per Division Heavyweight: George Foreman | 46 years, 102 days The most famous late-career triumph came in 1994, when the late George Foreman knocked out Michael Moorer to regain the heavyweight championship. At 46, ‘Big George’ remains the benchmark for aging fighters who dare to dream. Cruiserweight: Virgil Hill | 42 years, 9 days The American stylist claimed the WBA cruiserweight title in 2006, extending his remarkable career after already dominating at light heavyweight for over a decade. Light Heavyweight: Bernard Hopkins | 49 years, 94 days Perhaps the most astonishing of all, Hopkins unified at 49 against Beibut Shumenov in 2014. ‘The Executioner’ redefined longevity and remains the oldest recognized champion in boxing history. Super Middleweight: Thulani Malinga | 42 years, 8 days South Africa’s Malinga outpointed Glenn Catley in 2000 to reclaim the WBC crown, a remarkable feat considering his age and the tough career road ahead. Middleweight: Erislandy Lara | 41 years, 157 days The Cuban technician added the WBA middleweight title in 2024, proving his class carried through from super welterweight to the higher division. Light Middleweight: Cornelius Bundrage | 41 years, 169 days “K9” Bundrage shocked the boxing world by recapturing the IBF super welterweight title in 2014, showing grit and determination well past 40. Welterweight: Manny Pacquiao | 40 years, 218 days The Filipino legend made history in 2019 by defeating Keith Thurman for the WBA welterweight title, extending his legacy as an eight-division champion. In 2025, Pacquiao almost smashed that record by six years in a debated draw with Mario Barrios. Light Welterweight: Eduard Troyanovsky | 36 years, 101 days The Russian puncher became the IBF super lightweight champion in 2015, cementing his name among boxing’s oldest belt-holders at 140 pounds. Lightweight: Juan Manuel Marquez | 37 years, 96 days Known for his rivalry with Manny Pacquiao, Marquez captured a lightweight belt in 2010, adding to his already legendary career. Oldest World Boxing Champions Per Division. Bernard Hopkins will take some beating.#boxing #champions #boxingnews pic.twitter.com/Wao2zKYFZe — World Boxing News (@WorldBoxingNews) September 19, 2025 Super Featherweight: Azumah Nelson | 37 years, 317 days The Ghanaian ‘Professor’ defended his super featherweight crown in 1995, holding off father time with his ring IQ and grit. Featherweight: Eder Jofre | 37 years, 209 days Brazil’s national hero regained the featherweight crown in 1973, extending his status as one of the greatest South American fighters of all time. Super Bantamweight: Daniel Zaragoza | 39 years, 124 days The Mexican warrior bowed out in 1997 after dropping his WBC title to Erik Morales, but had set the record for the oldest in the division earlier that year. Bantamweight: Nonito Donaire | 42 years, 210 days The ‘Filipino Flash’ smashed expectations when he won the WBC bantamweight title in 2025. His late-career run has been nothing short of inspirational. Super Flyweight: Omar Andres Narvaez | 38 years, 347 days The Argentine master used his slick southpaw style to remain relevant into his late 30s, holding the WBO title deep into 2013. Flyweight: Moruti Mthalane | 37 years, 78 days The South African technician defended the IBF flyweight crown in 2020, cementing his status as one of the longest-serving flyweight champions ever. Light Flyweight: Luis Alberto Lazarte | 39 years, 289 days Controversial yet durable, Lazarte became the IBF light flyweight champion in 2010, extending his career into his late 30s. Minimumweight: Muhammad Rachman | 39 years, 117 days The Indonesian veteran shocked Kwanthai Sithmorseng in 2011, reclaiming a version of the minimumweight crown at almost 40 years old. A Rare Breed of Champions The names on this list prove that experience, ring craft, and conditioning can sometimes trump youth. From Hopkins at 49 to Donaire still winning belts at 42, boxing history is filled with examples of fighters extending their legacies against the odds. While modern demands and punishing schedules often prompt fighters to retire earlier, these champions demonstrated that greatness can arrive at any age. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism. Stay Ahead in Boxing News Subscribe to the free WBN Newsletter and get trusted, expertly reported boxing updates, exclusive interviews, and fight analysis delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join the World Boxing News Channel or follow WBN (Linktree) for more.

Gabriela Fundora upstaged the main event in the Coachella Valley on Saturday, but it was just what the fans wanted. Unified WBA/WBO Minimumweight and Ring Magazine champion Oscar Collazo of Puerto Ric...

Roberto Chavez Jr., an 18-year-old boxer from Sinaloa, Mexico, will step into the ring for his first professional fight on July 4 in Culiacan. The young fighter carries the weight of his family's legendary boxing legacy as he begins his career in the minimumweight division.

Alex Winwood has declared he will be back, and will earn another shot at a dream world title after a heartbreaking majority but close decision loss to WBA minimumweight world champion Thammanoon Niyom...

Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer are reportedly finalizing a twelve-round rematch of last November’s split decision in Riyadh Lightweight contender William “El Camaron” Zepeda is nearly set to run back the toughest fight of his career, as Salvador Rodriguez reports that he’s finalizing a March 29th rematch with Tevin Farmer in Cancun. Minimumweight champion Yokasta Valle is also in talks to appear on the show, which would mark Zepeda’s (32-0, 27 KO) first bout in his native Mexico since February 2022. Farmer (33-7-1, 8 KO), nearly five years removed from his super featherweight title reign and fighting on the heels of a decision loss to Raymond Muratalla, floored Zepeda in the fourth round last November and gave him everything he could handle in what was supposed to be a tune-up bout for Zepeda’s shot at Shakur Stevenson. Though Zepeda narrowly escaped with a split decision, he damaged his left hand in the process, leaving Stevenson to battle Floyd Schofield next month. You’d think after Stevenson and Zepeda each suffered hand injuries that their handlers would minimize risk, but here we are. The key difference this time around is that, per Rodriguez, it’ll be a twelve-rounder for the interim belt. Though that favors Zepeda and his freakish cardio on paper, Farmer’s flipped the script before.