Thomas Lamanna captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight gold belt with a third round knockout win over Juan Carlos Abreu this weekend during their bout at Bally’s Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New York. 

The 32-year-old was facing a veteran of a thousand battles in Abreu but was able to settle early and come away with a resounding win to claim the pioneering body’s belt. 

Lamanna has a long winning streak dating back to 2021, the last time he lost. It was victory number eight in a row, with which he continues to advance in his career and now gets this important belt. 

His record stands at 38 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw and 17 knockouts, while Abreu’s record stands at 26 wins, 8 losses and 1 draw.