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Champions. Leaders. Visionaries. — 38th WBO Convention.
Bogotá witnessed the spirit of boxing.
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Sacrifice. Discipline. Honor. Glory. ✨🥊 Today we celebrate the life of a true boxing great.
Happy Birthday, Terence Crawford! Blessings, champ. 🙌🎂👑
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Former WBO World Champion & one of the great 🇵🇷 fighters of all time, Miguel Cotto, helps a man having car troubles yesterday in Puerto Rico. Cotto, leading by example both inside and outside the ring, is a source of great pride for boxing fans around the world. Thank you, Champ.
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A champion is known for being able to adapt to any situation and find a way to win... and dance.
#BudCanDance #WBO37 🇵🇷
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🔥🥊 The unstoppable Monster.
The legacy of Naoya Inoue keeps growing — fight after fight, belt after belt.
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Terence Crawford special ring 💍 for his successful 5th title defense at welterweight division.
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𝐖𝐁𝐎𝟑𝟔𝐭𝐡𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 🇺🇲 Undisputed WBO Super Champions Claressa Shields & Terence Crawford in Punta Cana 🇩🇴🙏🌞
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Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari 🕊️
The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who succumbed to injuries sustained during his August 2nd title fight.
A warrior in the ring. A fighter in spirit. Gone too soon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, team, and the entire Japanese boxing community.
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#AndStill Congrats to Undisputed WBO Jr. Lightweight Champion 🇺🇲 Alycia Baumgardner, who defeated 🇬🇷🇩🇴 Christina Linardatou, via unanimous decision at Masonic Temple, Detroit.
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WBO Unified Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. arrived in Puerto Rico and visited 'Panadería España' (bakery) located in Isla Verde!!
Llegó a Puerto Rico el campeón unificado de la OMB de los pesos pesados. Andy Ruiz Jr. y visitó la Panadería España, localizada en Isla Verde!!
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Terence Crawford — a true pillar of the sport, continuing to write new chapters in boxing history. Undisputed in three divisions! 🥊🔥
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The WBO mourns the passing of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during his fight against Yoji Saito on August 2 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
This heartbreaking news comes just days after the passing of Shigetoshi Kotari, who died from injuries suffered in his fight on the same card.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time.
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Congratulations #naoyainoue who defeated #MarlonTapales via 10R KO becoming the #WBO #Undisputed Jr. featherweight champion! @naoyainoue_410
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The WBO Family wishes lots of love and happiness to the recently married couple, Unified WBO Super Middleweight Champion Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez and Fernanda Gómez.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of former world champion Ricky Hatton.
A true warrior in the ring and a beloved figure outside of it, his legacy will forever be remembered in the history of boxing.
The WBO family extends our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones, friends, and fans around the world.
Rest in peace, Ricky Hatton. 🥊🕊️
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Jake Paul's non-profit foundation 'Boxing Bullies' partners with the WBO to help renovate gyms in US and Puerto Rico... with the YouTuber-turned-boxer and Amanda Serrano set to attend launch event later this week
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Puerto Rico has a new champion. 🇵🇷👑
At just 22 years old, Xander Zayas becomes the youngest current world champion in boxing.
A dream fulfilled, a legacy just beginning.
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It is with a heavy heart that all of us in the WBO Family offer our condolences to former four-division world champion, Erik Morales, following the passing of his beloved son, Fernando. May he Rest In Peace.
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💥Congrats to 🇺🇸 Claressa Shields, the NEW WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion, for her impressive victory over 🇨🇦 Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse, via 2nd round TKO at Detroit, Michigan. #DAZN
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💥Congrats to 'BWAA Fighters of the Year 2023' 🇵🇷 Amanda Serrano and 🇯🇵 Naoya Inoue. Inoue received The Sugar Ray Robinson Award and Serrano, The Christy Martin Award at the 99th Annual Awards Dinner held in Park Avenue, New York. The sky is the limit!
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What do you think about WBO Champion Manny's t-shirt? Do you like his chances against Mayweather on May 2?
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Today, during the Inoue/Fulton presser, the WBO President Paco Valcárcel, Esq., belt bestowed a special custom made belt for "Super Champion" Naoya Inoue for his historical accomplishment in becoming the first-ever Undisputed Bantamweight Champion in the 4-belt era.
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𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐖𝐁𝐎 𝟑𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 🇩🇴
💥SPECIAL RECOGNITION💥
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
🇯🇵NAOYA “THE MONSTER” INOUE
✔️SUPER CHAMPION
✔️UNIFIED JR. FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION
✔️3-DIVISION WBO CHAMPION
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💥Inoue retains in a GREAT FIGHT!
✔️5th successful title defense
✔️Undisputed & Undefeated
#NewEra #BeltsMatter #WBO
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Our thoughts are with ring announcer David Diamante, who was recently involved in a motorcycle accident. We wish young Mr Diamante a full and speedy recovery.
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💥Congrats to the new WBO Jr. Bantamweight World Champion 🇯🇵 Junto Nakatani, who defeated 🇦🇺 Jason Moloney, via 12th-Round KO at #HaneyLoma in Las Vegas #ESPN
📷Top Rank
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Amanda Serrano receives hero's welcome in 🇵🇷!
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RESPECT. 🤝
This is what it’s all about. Two warriors leaving it all in the ring, then meeting in the middle to honor the fight, the fans, and the sport of boxing. 🥊🇲🇽🇺🇸 #BeltsMatter
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WBO formally orders Anthony Joshua to face Oleksandr Usyk
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Congrats to the new WBO World Super Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders (28-0, 13 KOs), who became a two-division world champion by defeating Shefat Isufi (27-4-2, 20 KOs) at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Scorecards: 120-108, 117-111 and 118-110.
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Amanda Serrano recognized by the WBO for continuing to make history! 🥊✨ Honored with a special gift at today’s Three Kings Celebration. 👑
#WBOKidsDrugFree #WBO #WorldBoxingOrganization #WBOBoxing #PuertoRico #Boxing #Boxeo #HappyHolidays #Reyes #Champion #BoxingBullies
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🎂Happy Birthday to the great Teofimo López. We wish you a special day with your loved ones and may this year continue to give you blessings!
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The WBO extends its heartfelt thanks to longtime member and esteemed International Boxing Referee, Jack Reiss, on his retirement.
Your integrity and dedication to the sport have set a standard of excellence for all to follow.
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#ANDNEW 👑 Terence “Bud” Crawford is the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion of the World!
History made in Las Vegas — Crawford conquers yet another division to cement his legacy among boxing’s greats. 👏
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The #WBO presented World Jr. Lightweight Champion @VasylLomachenko the Super Champion belt in recognition of his achievements #belt #boxing
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Undisputed WBO Lightweight Championship!
The champ, @TeofimoLopez, and @georgekambosos face off before their big clash on June 5th.
#TrillerFightClub
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💥Congrats to the new Undisputed WBO Welterweight Champion 🇺🇲 Terence Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs), who defeated Unified Champion Errol Spence,Jr (28-1, 22 KOs), vía 9th-Round TKO at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
#SpenceCrawford
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💥And Still Undisputed WBO Jr. Featherweight Champion 🇯🇵 Naoya Inoue after defeating 🇲🇽 Luis Nery by 6th round TKO in Japan.
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Vasyl Lomachenko in the house! 🇺🇦
Present in Bogotá for the 38th WBO Annual Convention — honoring his legendary legacy. A true giant of the ring! 🥊
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Congratulations to #thenew WBO Jr. Heavyweight World Champion @Lawrence_tko Okolie (16-0, 13 KOs), who defeated Krzysztof Glowacki (31-3, 19 KOs), via 6th-round TKO @ssearena
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Happy Birthday to four-division World Champion and two-division Undisputed Champion Naoya Inoue! May this special day find you surrounded by your loved ones and making beautiful memories.
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Happy Birthday!! 🎉🎊🎂 Deseándole un Feliz Cumpleaños a la Súper Campeona Amanda @Serranosisters El cielo es el límite!
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🇵🇭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐚𝐨 on his well-deserved induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame!
His accomplishments in boxing are nothing short of remarkable.
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𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐖𝐁𝐎 𝟑𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 🇩🇴
💥SPECIAL RECOGNITION💥
🔆RISING STAR IN BOXING🔆
🇯🇵 JUNTO NAKATANI
✔️WBO JR. BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION
✔️2-DIVISION WBO CHAMPION
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💥Congrats to the new Undisputed WBO Mini Flyweight Champion 🇺🇸 Seniesa Estrada, who defeated 🇨🇷 Yokasta Valle in a great fight at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Scorecards: 97-93 (×3)
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Esteemed retired referee Joe Cortez @FairbutFirmShow is in hospital due to the coronavirus. Our thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time. Joe has a fighter’s spirit and we know it will come in handy during his fight versus COVID-19.
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💥Congrats to the new WBO Jr. Bantamweight World Champion 🇯🇵 Junto Nakatani, who defeated 🇦🇺 Jason Moloney, via 12th-Round KO at #HaneyLoma in Las Vegas #ESPN
WORLD CHAMPION 🏆
Nakatani does it in devastating fashion 🇯🇵 #HaneyLoma
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The rescheduled purse bid for the mandatory bout between WBO Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford and challenger Shawn Porter will be held at 12:00 pm EST tomorrow, September 14th, at the WBO offices in San Juan. It will be transmitted live via the WBO’s Facebook page.
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💥Congrats to the new Unified WBO Flyweight Champion 🇺🇸🇲🇽 Jesse Rodríguez, who defeated 🇬🇧 Sunny Edwards via 10th round TKO at Desert Diamond Arena in the city of Glendale, Arizona.
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Congratulations to the new Unified WBO Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk, who defeated Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision. Scorecards: 117-112, 116-112, 115-113
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🥊 WBO Issues Interim Medical Certification to Dmitry Bivol
Following recent back surgery, WBO Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol has been ordered to provide detailed medical documentation regarding his injury, recovery prognosis, and clearance to return to the ring. The organization expressed its support for Bivol’s dedication and contributions to the sport, while emphasizing the need to uphold championship integrity and transparency.
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And #TheNew Female World Unified Jr. Lightweight Champion! Congratulations @alyciambaum #boxing #boxeo #womenchampion
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🎤🎶 WBO Featherweight World Champion 🇲🇽 Rafael 'Divino' Espinoza can fight and sing!
During the belt ceremony in Puerto Rico, the new Mexican champion treated those on hand with his gifted voice by singing “Acá entre nos” by Vicente Fernández.
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Congrats to the first ever Undisputed WBO Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue. #Japan #Bantamweight #Undisputed #WBO
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