On July 17, 2025, Madrid will host an unmissable event for all boxing fans: the WBA Europe Convention, held at the prestigious Teatro Las Vegas. This event is a true celebration of European boxing, combining the institutional part with an evening featuring 11 high-level fights, including continental title bouts, professional matches, and Olympic boxing contests.
What is the WBA Europe Convention?
The World Boxing Association (WBA), one of the oldest and most important international professional boxing organizations, organizes the European convention to bring together athletes, managers, referees, promoters, and industry insiders. The goal is to discuss development strategies for boxing in Europe, update regulations, and promote new talents.
The real highlight of the convention is the fight night, which transforms a simple institutional meeting into an unmissable boxing show.
When and Where
- Date: July 17, 2025
- Time: Starting at 7:30 PM
- Venue: Teatro Las Vegas, Madrid
Teatro Las Vegas, located in the heart of Madrid, offers the perfect setting with ideal capacity and atmosphere for a top-level boxing night.
The Card: 11 High-Level Bouts
Title Fights
The evening will be enriched by 3 bouts for WBA continental titles, promising excitement and intensity.
- Moussa Gholam vs. Maximiliano Verón
– Title: WBA Continental Americas super featherweight
– Details: Gholam, the Moroccan champion with an impressive record of 23 wins and 1 loss, will defend his belt against the undefeated Argentine Maximiliano Verón (11-0-1). A match expected to deliver great action between two aggressive and skilled fighters. - Arlen López vs. Paúl Valenzuela Cuesta
– Title: WBA Continental Americas super middleweight
– Details: Arlen López, two-time Olympic gold medalist from Cuba, looks to defend his title against Mexican veteran Valenzuela Cuesta, who holds 28 wins. - Bujar Tahiri vs. Jonathan Wilson Sánchez
– Title: WBA Continental Gold middleweight (vacant)
– Details: Tahiri, undefeated with 19 wins, challenges Sánchez for the vacant title. A fight that could mark a turning point in both fighters’ careers.
Other Professional Fights
Beyond the title fights, the evening includes 4 other professional bouts featuring notable boxers such as:
- Samuel Carmona (flyweight, WBA ranked)
- Ezequiel Gurría (WBA Ibero-American middleweight champion)
- Antonio Collado (first WBA Ibero-American champion)
- Jorge Soto (promising Cuban boxer)
Opponents are being finalized but high-quality, competitive fights are expected.
Olympic Boxing: The Future of European Boxing
The WBA also gives space to the new generation with 4 Olympic-style boxing matches featuring young European talents:
- Rafael Lozano Jr (Olympic diploma holder)
- Ana Layezca
- Rodolpho Fuentealba
- Clara Cortés
These athletes represent the lifeblood of continental boxing and promise to be the stars of the future.
Why This Event Matters
The WBA Europe Convention is not only a chance for European boxing figures to meet and strategize but also a unique opportunity to:
- Discover and promote new talents
- Watch high-level fights that could pave the way to world titles
- Stay updated on WBA regulatory and strategic developments
- Network among industry insiders, managers, and promoters
For fans, it is the perfect occasion to experience an exclusive night of top-class boxing.
How to Buy Tickets
Tickets for the WBA Europe Convention 2025 are available online via the official website of The Boxer Club, the event organizer, and at authorized points of sale in Madrid.
Where to buy:
- Online: Official The Boxer Club website: theboxerclub.es (check events or tickets section)
- Points of Sale in Madrid:
- Teatro Las Vegas, address: Calle de Alcalá, 161, Madrid
- Boxing Gym Madrid (affiliate gym, contact details on official site)
Stay tuned to our boxing website for updates on this and other European boxing events!
