WBA will award a special belt to the winner of the Canelo-Bivol fight  

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WBA will award a special belt to the winner of the Canelo-Bivol fight  
WBA world title reduction plan moves forward: 10 unique champions

WBA will award a special belt to the winner of the Canelo-Bivol fight  

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WBA will award a special belt to the winner of the Canelo-Bivol fight  
WBA world title reduction plan moves forward: 10 unique champions

The president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, announced that the winner of the fight between Saul Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol will get a special belt due to the importance and significance of this Saturday’s bout. 

The belt, which has a different design and has the inscription of the names and faces of both fighters, will arrive this Friday in Las Vegas. The belt also features a small engraving commemorating the 100th anniversary of the pioneer organization. 

The WBA is the world’s longest-standing organization, born in 1921.  It reached a century of existence last year.


WBA Ratings movements as of April 2022

WBA Ratings movements as of April 2022



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