Official X account of the World Boxing Organization (WBO). #BeltsMatter

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Joined March 2011
Champions. Leaders. Visionaries. — 38th WBO Convention. Bogotá witnessed the spirit of boxing.
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Foster’s Masterclass. 🥊 The new unified champion adds WBO gold to his collection. Championship-level ring IQ. Respect to “Vaquero” Navarrete—a true warrior who always leaves it all in the ring. #BeltsMatter
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The WBO has ordered a purse bid for the mandatory championship bout between reigning WBO World Mini-Flyweight Champion Oscar Collazo and Interim Champion Ryusei Matsumoto. 📅 Monday, November 2, 2026 🕙 10:00 a.m. AST (Puerto Rico time) 📍 WBO Headquarters, San Juan, Puerto Rico 💰 Minimum bid: US$80,000 The proceedings will be conducted by WBO President Gustavo Olivieri and broadcast live across the organization’s official platforms. The parties may continue negotiations until the proceedings begin. If an agreement is reached and approved by the WBO before the opening of the hearing, the purse bid will be canceled.
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The World Boxing Organization (WBO) proudly congratulates our esteemed and longtime WBO Judge, Pat Morley, Esq., on his well-deserved induction into the Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2026 this past Saturday! 🥊🏆 Having officiated as a judge in over 1,000 professional bouts, including more than 50 World Championship contests, Pat’s distinguished career reflects decades of professionalism, integrity, and dedication to our sport. On behalf of the entire WBO family, we recognize and celebrate this prestigious honor and sincerely appreciate his longstanding service and invaluable contributions to professional boxing. Congratulations, Pat! A truly well-deserved recognition! In the photo, accompanied by the WBO’s Third Vice President, Gino Rodríguez.
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O’Shaquie “Shock” Foster celebrates his crowning moment as the NEW Unified WBO Jr. Lightweight World Champion! 👏
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#ANDNEW! 🏆🥊 O’Shaquie Foster is the NEW Unified WBO Jr. Lightweight World Champion! A championship night in San Antonio, Texas!
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TWO FIGHTS. TWO NEW WBO REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🥊🔥 Albert “Chop Chop” González — NEW WBO International Featherweight Champion! 🥊 Frank Martin — NEW WBO NABO Junior Welterweight Champion! Two statement victories. Two new regional champions crowned! 👑 #BeltsMatter
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OFFICIAL WBO ADVISORY 🥊 The WBO has authorized No. 15-rated contender Ricardo Blandon as the substitute opponent for WBO Featherweight World Champion Rafael “Divino” Espinoza, following the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission’s decision not to authorize Lorenzo Parra’s participation in the October 31 event in Riyadh.
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The champ has spoken. 🔥🥊 “Vaquero” Navarrete is locked in and ready for battle against O’Shaquie Foster. #NavarreteFoster
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Locked in. Focused. Ready for war. 🥊🔥 O’Shaquie Foster is ready to make his statement. #NavarreteFoster
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We’re READY! 😎🥊 Today is the day! 👀
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Weighed in. Locked in. Ready for war. 🔥 Navarrete vs. Foster is OFFICIAL. Tomorrow night, the talking stops. 🥊
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The tale of the tape is set. 🥊🔥 Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete vs. O’Shaquie Foster for the Unified WBO Jr. Lightweight Championship. Saturday night. San Antonio.
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A true boxing feast is coming. 🥊🔥 WBO President Gustavo Olivieri, Esq. sets the tone for a fight night packed with world-class action. #BeltsMatter
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Press conference ✅ Navarrete vs. Foster is heating up. Fight night is almost here. 🥊
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VAQUERO vs. FOSTER Tomorrow, they hit the scales. One step closer to fight night. 🥊
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OFFICIAL WBO NOTICE 🥊 The WBO Complaint and Grievance Committee has DENIED Denzel Bentley’s appeal and AFFIRMED the order requiring him to defend his WBO World Middleweight Championship against Official Mandatory Challenger Yoenli Hernández NEXT. Both parties have been ordered to confirm their intention to proceed within 24 hours of service of the Award. #BeltsMatter
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Why do inspectors sign a boxer’s hand wraps? 🥊 WBO inspector Alex Ibarra explains the approval process and how those markings help detect tampering. Every detail matters.
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Fighter safety comes first. 🥊 Join Dr. Louis Durkin and Dr. George Velasco for Downed Fighter Life Support, a four-hour medical seminar combining hands-on training and classroom instruction on emergency care for fighters. 📍 WBO/IBF UN1FIED Convention | Orlando, Florida 🗓 Convention dates: December 9–13, 2026
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