@yamanakaThe WBA is moving forward with plans to cut down its number of world champions, as it has just announced it will stop recognizing the bridgerweight division.
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WBA discontinues bridgerweight division
Photo by @yamanaka· Jun 21, 2026· Boxing
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The focus is a boxing championship belt. The belt has a gold crown and a red and white center with the World Boxing Association logo. The background appears to be a boxing ring with spotlights shining down. The mood/style is dramatic and serious. A notable detail is the text overlay reading "BRIDGERWEIGHT DISCONTINUED" in large white letters. On-screen text includes "BOXINGSCENE" in a white banner and "BOXINGSCENE.COM" at the bottom, as well as "WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION" on the belt.
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