Ben Fail Stops Craig O’Brien to Claim WBA Continental Super Welterweight Title – World Boxing Association

British knockout artist Ben Fail silenced the hometown crowd at Dublin’s 3Arena with a dominant fifth-round technical knockout victory over veteran Irish contender Craig O’Brien to capture the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Super Welterweight Championship.

Fail’s intentions were evident from the opening round. O’Brien looked to rely on the energy of the local fans and his polished footwork to control the fight from long range, but the British puncher came forward with relentless pressure, cutting off the ring methodically and forcing the action into close quarters.

The turning point came in the fifth round. Fail landed a perfectly timed combination upstairs that broke through O’Brien’s defense before digging a crushing left hook to the body that visibly hurt the Irishman. With O’Brien trapped along the ropes, badly compromised, and unable to defend himself against the incoming barrage, the referee stepped in to wave off the contest and prevent further punishment.

With the emphatic stoppage victory on hostile ground, Ben Fail straps the WBA Continental black-and-gold belt around his waist in 2026. The impressive performance further confirms his status as one of Britain’s rising knockout specialists while preserving his undefeated record.