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Preparations for the WBA 96th Convention are moving forward. Gilberto Jesus Mendoza and Hernan Elejalde.

Preparations for the WBA 96th Convention are moving forward

Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), held two important meetings last Thursday in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, regarding the preparations prior to the WBA 96th Convention, to be held in that city from October 30th to November 2nd. The first meeting was with Sergio Escobar, Director of the Cooperation and Investment Agency of Medellín and the Metropolitan...

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Fonseca will join the WBA to bring a message of peace and union

The great Colombian singer Fonseca will join the World Boxing Association (WBA) during its 96th World Convention, to be held in Medellin, Colombia, from October 30th to November 2nd. The intention is to bring a message of peace and union to the world, showing the great values of this South American country. Fonseca, who will be present at the convention’s opening ceremony, will pay tribute t...

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Medellín, home of the WBA 96th convention

Medellín, home of the WBA 96th convention

The beautiful city of Medellin will host the World Boxing Association’s Ninety Sixth Convention from October 30th to November 2nd, 2017, to bring together the most important people in the world of boxing. This convention will be totally different from the previous ones, as the WBA bets on a new model in which it can provide real contributions to the city that hosts the event. That is why the...

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