Warburton Claims WBA Continental Title, Eyes World Shot

Welsh middleweight Gerome Warburton stunned former British champion Nathan Heaney with an unanimous decision at Manchester’s Co‑Op Live Arena, capturing the WBA Continental Middleweight title. The 30‑year‑old, now ranked 11th in the WBA world rankings, said the victory feels "surreal" and that a world title shot is no longer madness. Warburton, who has won 17 of 21 fights, dedicated the win to his son Roman and highlighted his commitment to hard work over natural talent.