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Warburton Beats Heaney, Aims for World Title

Published April 8, 2026 · Updated April 8, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Gerome Warburton knocked out former British champion Nathan Heaney to win the WBA Continental Middleweight title and now ranks 11th in the world, setting sights on a world title.

Warburton, 30, stunned Heaney with a unanimous decision at Manchester's Co‑Op Live Arena, securing the WBA Continental belt and a 17‑win record. The Welshman said he never imagined a world title possibility, citing his new world ranking as proof of his progress.

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