Reunions in the WBA Convention

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Reunions in the WBA Convention

Reunions in the WBA Convention

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Reunions in the WBA Convention

The 91 Annual Convention of the World Boxing Association helped to reunite the Venezuelan David Griman and Japanese Hiroki Ioka, 19 years after their fight in Osaka Japan. In that battle on  June 21, 1993, the Venezuelan retained his WBA belt, this was the first defense of two times he fought for his Crown.

Two years before this fight, Griman got his first title shot against Khaosai Galaxi on July 20, 1991. In a match for the WBA Super Flyweigt title, Galaxi defeated Griman for the first time.

Galaxy is also expected to attend this Convention which is be another reunion everyone wants to see.


Reencuentros en convención de la AMB

La convención Anual numero 91 de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo sirvió para reunir al Venezolano David Griman y al japonés Hiroki Ioka, 19 años después de su combate en Osaka japón. En ese combate el Venezolano retuvo con éxito su titulo mosca AMB, realizando así la primera de dos defensas exitosas de esta corona el 21 de junio de 1993.

Dos años antes a este combate, Grimán tuvo su primera oportunidad titular ante Khaosai Galaxi, el 20 de julio del 91. En un combate por el título supermosca de la AMB, Galaxi le propinó a Grimán su primera derrota. Se espera la presencia de Galaxi en la convención lo que será otro reencuentro esperado.


Re-elected Gilberto Mendoza to direct the WBA until 2016



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