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WBA Elevates Jiménez to Super Flyweight Champion, Sets Ramirez Bout

6/14/2026

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David Jiménez (18-1, 12 KOs) was elevated by World Boxing Association to Super Flyweight Champion after his April 2024 win over John “Scrappy” Ramírez and after Jesse Rodríguez vacated the belt.
John Ramírez was named challenger, prompting the WBA to notify Jiménez’s team to begin negotiations for a bout.
The WBA will announce bout conditions and deadlines in coming days, while Rodríguez moves up to bantamweight to face Antonio Vargas on Saturday.

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Story summary

David Jiménez (18-1, 12 KOs) was elevated by World Boxing Association to Super Flyweight Champion after his April 2024 win over John “Scrappy” Ramírez and after Jesse Rodríguez vacated the belt.
John Ramírez was named challenger, prompting the WBA to notify Jiménez’s team to begin negotiations for a bout.
The WBA will announce bout conditions and deadlines in coming days, while Rodríguez moves up to bantamweight to face Antonio Vargas on Saturday.