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American Boxer Claims WBA Welterweight Title at T-Mobile Arena

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American [PERSON_NAME] captured the WBA 'Super' welterweight world title with a majority decision victory over [PERSON_NAME] at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. The 29-year-old three-weight world champion declined to call out the mandatory challenger [PERSON_NAME] immediately, instead targeting a future showdown with WBC titleholder [PERSON_NAME] or a unification bout with IBF champion [PERSON_NAME]. [PERSON_NAME] called [PERSON_NAME]'s September 12th fight a potential next step, suggesting a crossover across the pond if [PERSON_NAME] prevails. Chorley fighter [PERSON_NAME], holder of the WBA 'Regular' belt, is next in line but [PERSON_NAME] dismissed the mandatory, stating on X he will take the belt.

The division's hierarchy remains fluid as [PERSON_NAME] navigates unification plans.