World Boxing Organization [WBO] News

The latest World Boxing Organization [WBO] news.

WBO orders interim title purse bid for Buatsi vs Hutchinson

June 3, 2024

The World Boxing Organization has ordered Joshua Buatsi to face fellow British light heavyweight Willy Hutchinson for the interim title. WBO chiefs made the decision following Hutchinson’s performance over Craig Richards in Saudi Arabia. The… WBO orders interim title purse bid for Buatsi vs Hutchinson

The entire mandatory heavyweight order explained: 2024 – 2026

April 25, 2024

World Boxing News outlines what will transpire regarding the mandatory heavyweight order following next month’s undisputed battle. Challengers are jockeying for positions to put themselves in contention to be the maiden title defense for the… The entire mandatory heavyweight order explained: 2024 – 2026

WBO order puts Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu II in doubt

April 23, 2024

Sebastian Fundora will remain the WBO super welterweight champion, provided he doesn’t follow through on his promise to Tim Tszyu. After defeating Tszyu for the WBC and WBO versions in a stunning result last month,… WBO order puts Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu II in doubt

Sebastian Fundora medical suspension rules out WBO title stay

April 3, 2024

Sebastian Fundora will have to drop the WBO super welterweight title after being suspended from competing for six months by the Nevada Commission. Due to Fundora’s nose being busted against Tim Tszyu, “The Towering Inferno”… Sebastian Fundora medical suspension rules out WBO title stay

Oscar De La Hoya told ‘Are you sure’ over Terence Crawford bid

April 2, 2024

Oscar De La Hoya was stopped in his tracks as the Golden Boy promoter contemplated a welterweight offer to Terence Crawford. Seemingly not keeping up with the latest developments, De La Hoya planned a bid… Oscar De La Hoya told ‘Are you sure’ over Terence Crawford bid

Sebastian Fundora gets April 5 Terence Crawford WBO deadline

April 1, 2024

Sebastian Fundora has a specific date on which to decide whether he will negotiate with Terence Crawford or relinquish his new title. ‘The Towering Inferno’ claimed the WBO super welterweight championship when defeating Tim Tszyu… Sebastian Fundora gets April 5 Terence Crawford WBO deadline

Sebastian Fundora will lose belt in days without Terence Crawford

April 1, 2024

The WBO congratulated Sebastian Fundora on his title win but sent a warning over talks with Terence Crawford shortly after his best victory. Fundora had only just shocked Tim Tszyu in a bloody fight when… Sebastian Fundora will lose belt in days without Terence Crawford

Exclusive: Mike Tyson ‘at higher risk of permanent damage’

March 29, 2024

World Boxing News gained the reaction of the World Boxing Organization to Mike Tyson returning to the sport at 58. Tyson, who never held a WBO title during his reign as heavyweight champion, has signed… Exclusive: Mike Tyson ‘at higher risk of permanent damage’

Exclusive: Terence Crawford allowed to keep 147 belt for 154 shot

March 25, 2024

Terence Crawford will be allowed to keep his WBO welterweight title when challenging the winner of Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora, WBN can confirm. WBO President Paco Valcarcel has outlined the situation in full as… Exclusive: Terence Crawford allowed to keep 147 belt for 154 shot

Exclusive: WBO President rejects six judges for Fury vs Usyk

March 23, 2024

WBO President Paco Valcarcel informed World Boxing News that he won’t accept any request for six judges at Fury vs Usyk. World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman proposed having six officials ringside to oversee the… Exclusive: WBO President rejects six judges for Fury vs Usyk

Exclusive: WBO President clarifies heavyweight mandatory status

March 22, 2024

World Boxing Organization President Paco Valcarcel has confirmed the status of the heavyweight mandatory to World Boxing News. Addressing the situation WBN wanted to divulge due to fan and media confusion, Valcarcel attempted to clear… Exclusive: WBO President clarifies heavyweight mandatory status

Tim Tszyu gets Terence Crawford order after Keith Thurman switch

March 19, 2024

Tim Tszyu will face Terence Crawford next after the WBO sanctioned a title defense following the withdrawal of Keith Thurman. Undefeated Tszyu is pitted against contender Sebastian Fundora for the WBO and the vacant WBC… Tim Tszyu gets Terence Crawford order after Keith Thurman switch

Jermell Charlo loses every 154lb world title belt he once held

March 2, 2024

Jermell Charlo no longer holds any of his undisputed super welterweight titles after he decided to face Canelo Alvarez in September. Charlo had mandatories stacking up before the fall 2023 clash with Canelo. However, the… Jermell Charlo loses every 154lb world title belt he once held

WBO clarifies strict liability for drug fails, WBC urged to follow

February 7, 2024

The World Boxing Organization [WBO] has clarified the use of ‘strict liability’ for drug test fails in a shake-up to the recent controversy. Under the rubber-stamped adoptancy, Conor Benn and Alycia Baumgardner would now be… WBO clarifies strict liability for drug fails, WBC urged to follow

Shakur Stevenson loses it over WBO order, retires [not retired]

January 30, 2024

Shakur Stevenson announced he would retire from boxing at 26 after losing it over the WBO’s decision to order a vacant lightweight title fight. Stevenson reacted badly to the WBO’s confirmation of Emanuel Navarrete vs.… Shakur Stevenson loses it over WBO order, retires [not retired]

Katie Taylor ordered to vacate title in days

November 27, 2023

After being ordered to vacate a title, Katie Taylor only has days to enjoy two-division undisputed status. The World Boxing Organization wasted no time informing Taylor of an outstanding order. Before facing Chantelle Cameron in… Katie Taylor ordered to vacate title in days