The WBA Mourns the Passing of Journalist Alfredo Arismendi – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) deeply mourns the passing of journalist Alfredo Arismendi, fondly known throughout the boxing world as “Cocolo” Arismendi, who died on January 21, 2026, on Venezuela’s Margarita Island. Arismendi was a respected voice in Venezuelan sports journalism and, for many years, a valued member of the WBA’s journalistic staff. He brought …