WBA Eliminates Bridgerweight Division Effective Immediately – World Boxing Association

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially eliminated the Bridgerweight division, effective immediately as of June 30, 2026. The decision was communicated directly to the division’s reigning champions and is now being made public through this official statement.

The move was approved by WBA President and the organization’s Championship Committee during the Association’s most recent World Convention in Orlando, Florida. Since then, the WBA has been working on a structured plan to phase out championship bouts in the division.

The decision is part of the WBA’s ongoing efforts to streamline its championship structure and strengthen the competitive landscape across all weight classes.

As for the division’s reigning titleholders, Muslim Gadzhimagomedov and Vartan Arutyunyan, both have been informed that they will be incorporated into the WBA rankings in their respective weight classes. Gadzhimagomedov will be ranked at cruiserweight, while Arutyunyan will move into the heavyweight rankings.

The WBA remains committed to building the strongest possible championship structure for modern-day boxing while continuing to enhance the sport’s overall level of competition worldwide.