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WBA Orders Romero-Giyasov Title Fight by November 13

10/14/2025

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The World Boxing Association (WBA) has mandated title fights for welterweight champion Rolando Romero and mandatory challenger Shakhram Giyasov.
They have until November 13 to negotiate a deal; if no agreement is reached, purse bids follow.
Romero's potential fight with Manny Pacquiao could affect Giyasov's chances.
Romero must defend within 120 days of winning, per WBA rules.
The WBA's decision followed expiration of Romero's mandatory defense period on September 1.

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The World Boxing Association (WBA) has mandated title fights for welterweight champion Rolando Romero and mandatory challenger Shakhram Giyasov.
They have until November 13 to negotiate a deal; if no agreement is reached, purse bids follow.
Romero's potential fight with Manny Pacquiao could affect Giyasov's chances.
Romero must defend within 120 days of winning, per WBA rules.
The WBA's decision followed expiration of Romero's mandatory defense period on September 1.