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 Dixon to face fellow Briton HarperLightweight world champion Rhiannon Dixon will defend her WBO belt against fellow Briton Terri Harper in Manchester in August.BBC Sport - Published | |
Billam-Smith outpoints Riakporhe to retain world titleBriton Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title with a dominant points win over compatriot Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park.BBC Sport - Published | |
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 | |
I had to choose between my brain and my fight - HardyFormer WBO featherweight champion Heather Hardy says her boxing career could be over after suffering "too much brain damage".BBC Sport - Published | |
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 | |
Billam-Smith 'motivated to avenge loss' to RiakporheWBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith is relishing the chance to "avenge" the only loss on his professional record against Richard Riakporhe on 15 June.BBC Sport - Published | |
Billam-Smith to defend title against RiakporheChris Billam-Smith will defend his WBO cruiserweight title against fellow Briton Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park on 15 June.BBC Sport - Published | |
GB's Dixon beats Carabajal to become WBO championWarrington-born Rhiannon Dixon completes her journey from pharmacist to world champion as she beats Karen Elizabeth Carabajal to claim the WBO lightweight belt.BBC Sport - Published | |
Formidable Ryan stops Harper to defend world titleWorld champion Sandy Ryan defends her WBO welterweight crown with a formidable stoppage win over fellow Briton Terri Harper in Sheffield.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ryan v Harper - text & radio from all-British world title fightFollow live text & radio commentary as Sandy Ryan faces Terri Harper in the WBO welterweight title in Sheffield.BBC Sport - Published | |
Billam-Smith pleased with first title defenceWBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith discusses his first world title defence after victory over Mateusz Masternak.BBC Sport - Published | |
Billam-Smith v Masternak: Updates from cruiserweight world title fightFollow live text updates as Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO cruiserweight title against Mateusz Masternak at the Bournemouth International Centre.BBC Sport - Published | 'Cementing legacy' is motivation for Billam-SmithChris Billam-Smith aims to cement his legacy as he prepares for the first defence of his WBO cruiserweight title against Mateusz Masternak in Bournemouth on 10 December.BBC Sport - Published |
Heartbreak for Rankin in split decision loss to KozinEma Kozin is the new WBO and WBC light-middleweight champion after a split decision win over Scotland's Hannah Rankin in Manchester.BBC Sport - Published | Rankin targets WBC and WBO light-middleweight belts against KozinLive coverage as Hannah Rankin aims to become Scotland's first female unified world champion when she fights Ema Kozin for the WBC and WBO light-middleweight belts.BBC Sport - Published |
MMA crossover 'not crazy idea' for boxer RankinHannah Rankin is fully focused on facing Ema Kozin for the vacant WBC & WBO light-middleweight world titles, but says she could eventually have a crossover mixed martial arts fight.BBC Sport - Published | Motivation different as champion - Billam-SmithChris Billam-Smith will make the first defence of his WBO cruiserweight title against Mateusz Mastertak in Bournemouth on 10 December.BBC Sport - Published |
Tszyu beats Mendoza to retain WBO titleAustralian Tim Tszyu extends his unbeaten record to 24 bouts with a unanimous points decision over American Brian Mendoza to defend his WBO super welterweight title.BBC Sport - Published | Alvarez beats Charlo to keep undisputed crownSaul 'Canelo' Alvarez defends his WBO, WBC, WBA and IBF super-middleweight belts by beating Jermell Charlo in Las Vegas.BBC Sport - Published |
Usyk knocks out Dubois to retain heavyweight titlesUkrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Britain's Daniel Dubois in the ninth round to retain his WBA, WBO & IBF heavyweight world titles.BBC Sport - Published | Will underdog Dubois topple champion Usyk?Briton Daniel Dubois says he is ready to take the WBO, WBA (Super) and IBF heavyweight titles from Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published |
Britain's Harper to fight Braekhus for world titlesBritain's Terri Harper will face Norwegian Cecilia Braekhus for the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles in Sheffield in October.BBC Sport - Published | Smith's world title shot at Beterbiev cancelledBriton Callum Smith's title fight against unbeaten WBC, WBO and IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev is cancelled.BBC Sport - Published |
Inoue becomes four-division world championNaoya Inoue sensationally stopped Stephen Fulton to win the WBO and WBC super-bantamweight titles and become and a four-division world champion.BBC Sport - Published | |
