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Crawford Keeps the Super Middleweight Crown, Baraou Stands Alone at Super Welter – World Boxing Association

‘Zurdo’ Ramirez vs Dorticos goes to purse bid on August 27th  – World Boxing Association

Terence Crawford will remain the WBA Super Champion at 168 pounds following his recent victory over Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, while Germany’s Abass Baraou now stands as the lone titleholder at super welterweight, according to the sanctioning body’s championship committee. The Omaha native first claimed the WBA 154-pound strap in August …

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“Bud” Crawford Kicks Down the Door to History – World Boxing Association

“Bud” Crawford Kicks Down the Door to History – World Boxing Association

On Saturday night in Las Vegas, Terence “Bud” Crawford didn’t just step into the Allegiant Stadium ring—he stepped straight into boxing history. The Omaha native dethroned Mexico’s Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113), ripping away the four recognized super middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF) and cementing …

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Naoya Inoue Puts on a Masterclass to Reaffirm His Super Bantamweight Reign – World Boxing Association

Naoya Inoue Puts on a Masterclass to Reaffirm His Super Bantamweight Reign – World Boxing Association

In Nagoya, Japan, Naoya “Monster” Inoue (31-0, 28 KOs) once again showed why many consider him the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. On Sunday, September 14, inside the IG Arena, Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super bantamweight crown—including the WBA Super Championship—by outclassing former unified champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev (14-2, …

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