World Boxing Organization
Sanctioning organization for professional boxing bouts
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The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is an organization which sanctions professional boxing bouts. It is recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) as one of the four major world championship groups, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and International Boxing Federation (IBF). The WBO's headquarters are located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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World champion Scotney to face Motu in October World champion Ellie Scotney will defend her IBF and WBO titles against Mea Motu on 26 October in Manchester.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ryan to defend WBO title against Mayer in New York Briton Sandy Ryan will defend her WBO welterweight title against Mikaela Mayer in New York next month.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Billam-Smith shatters Riakporhe's Selhurst dream in revenge winBriton Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title with a dominant points win over compatriot Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park.BBC Sport - Published | |
WBO orders Buatsi v Hutchinson after Yarde silenceThe WBO orders Willy Hutchinson to fight Joshua Buatsi for their interim light-heavyweight title after Anthony Yarde is removed from talks.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Alvarez beats Munguia on points to defend titlesSaul 'Canelo' Alvarez beats fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia by a unanimous points decision to retain his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super-middleweight titles in Las Vegas.BBC Sport - Published | |
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