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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight for the WBA Super Heavyweight Title on December 11 in Cardiff, a decision that bypasses current champion Murat Gassiev. The bout, broadcast on Netflix, ends a decade-long negotiation saga but sparks controversy over the legitimacy of awarding a world title to non-champions.
Teofimo Lopez defeated Rolando 'Rolly' Romero by majority decision to win the WBA welterweight title, becoming a three-division world champion. Lopez used a busy, jab-heavy attack, weathered a fifth-round scare, credited his Top Rank mentors for guiding his career, and said he plans to take some time with his family before deciding what’s next.
Jake Paul improves his boxing record to 8-1 with a first-round knockout victory over Andre August. Paul displayed more comfort and control in the ring, landing a clean uppercut that sent August to the canvas. The WBA president was in attendance, hinting at a potential ranking for Paul in the cruiserweight division. While this was not a high-profile fight, it demonstrates Paul's dedication to improving in the sport. Despite criticism, Paul believes he has the physical tools to become a world champion boxer and aims to achieve that within the next few years.
Rolando Romero controversially won the WBA super lightweight title against Ismael Barroso due to poor officiating by referee Tony Weeks. Barroso was ahead on the cards of all three judges at the end of eight rounds, but Weeks made two egregious errors in the ninth, including calling a knockdown when Romero shoved Barroso to the canvas. Weeks then stopped the fight despite Barroso dodging most of Romero's punches. Barroso was angry and perplexed by the referee's intervention, and the only way Romero's new belt can carry any significance is if the WBA forces a rematch.