Gilberto Mendoza (March 30, 1943 – March 11, 2016) was a Venezuelan-Panamanian former amateur boxer and sports executive who served as president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), the oldest of the four major professional boxing …

Mar 11, 2024 · There is no doubt that Gilberto Francisco Mendoza was an unforgettable helmsman of the WBA, in an unpolluted and selfless life dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, always taking firm and straight steps.

Mar 30, 2024 · His stamp was felt at historic junctures, when he joined the fight against Apartheid that led the WBA to ban the sanctioning of world championship fights in South Africa, decided at the historic convention in Reno in 1986. Mendoza was an architect of the WBA’s global structure.

Dec 15, 2024 · ORLANDO, Florida – Gilberto Mendoza Jnr begins his 10th year as president of the World Boxing Association in 2025, a year likely to feature increased cooperation among...

On 28 May 2021, it was announced that Mendoza had been reelected as president of the WBA for the period from 2021 to 2025. [3]

Mar 12, 2016 · Due to poor health, Gilberto Mendoza, in an emotional announcement at the 94th WBA Convention in Panama in December, withdrew from the presidency. His son, Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, who had been leading the WBA in his father’s absence, was elected unanimously to succeed Mendoza Sr. as president.

Mar 12, 2016 · Francisco Gilberto Mendoza, the long time President of the World Boxing Association passed away in Venezuela on Friday, March 11th at the age of 72. The WBA is the oldest of the current sanctioning bodies, and Mendoza was the WBA’s guiding hand since 1982 when he stepped into the Presidency, taking over for American Robert […]

Mar 11, 2022 · Six years after the physical disappearance of the World Boxing Association (WBA) Emeritus President, the family of the pioneer organization remembers a man who left a mark and a great legacy.

Mar 11, 2016 · Gilberto Mendoza served as president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), the oldest of the four major boxing organizations. He served from 1982 until stepping down in December 2015. He continued as President Emeritus until his death.

Jan 28, 2025 · In the latest episode of The Ring Podcast, we caught up with the head of the WBA about his role, boxing being in his blood and how the boxing world has changed.