Rolly Romero Elevated to 'Super Champion' but Must Face New Champ Within 180 Days

Rolly Romero elevated to 'Super Champion' but must face new champ within 180 days

Rolando Romero has been elevated to Super Champion by the WBA, but has a mandated fight in order to keep his title status. ‘Rolly’ picked up the Regular title with a win over Ryan Garcia in February 2025. He was upgraded to full champion when Jaron Ennis vacated and moved up in weight. Romero, despite […] The post Rolly Romero elevated to ‘Super Champion’ but must face new champ within 180 days appeared first on Boxing News.

The WBA elevated “Rolly” to Super Champion: Giyasov and Catterall to fight for vacant welterweight title

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially designated Rolando “Rolly” Romero as Super World Champion. As part of the ruling, the WBA also approved the fight for the vacant welterweight world title between top-ranked contender Shakhram Giyasov and No. 6-ranked challenger Jack Catterall. The bout is scheduled to take place this Saturday, May 23, 2026, … Continue reading "The WBA elevated “Rolly” to Super Champion: Giyasov and Catterall to f…

WBA Elevates Rolando Romero Without Title Defense, Fans React

Jack Catterall and Shakhram Giyasov will now fight for the vacant welterweight title in Egypt ... read more Fans Question WBA Elevating Rolly Romero To Super Champion @ Boxing News 24/7

Shakhram Giyasov Reaches Breaking Point Over Rolando Romero Inactivity

By NoSmokeBoxing Unbeaten welterweight contender Shakhram Giyasov has accused WBA champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero of avoiding a mandatory title defense for the last seven months. The World Boxing Association (WBA) ordered the bout in October, but Shakhram Giyasov claims the champion has shown no interest in fulfilling the obligation. Tired of the stalemate, the Uzbek fighter will now face Jack Catterall for the WBA “regular” welterweight belt th…