WBO

abbreviation for

1. World Boxing Organization

Example Sentences

Mexican Gilberto Ramirez defeated Britain's brave and bloodied Chris Billam-Smith on points in Riyadh to become unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion.

From BBC

WBO champion Billam-Smith was the first to make his way to the ring at the Venue arena, a stern look on his face as he completed a lap of the canvas with his arm raised.

From BBC

Rafael Espinoza holds the WBO title and Angelo Leo is the IBF champion, but there is still unfinished business with WBC holder Vargas.

From BBC

Former WBO featherweight champion Hardy has never been one to bite her tongue but there was a reluctance, a refusal, an unwillingness to say the word retirement.

From BBC

After making her professional debut in the summer of 2012, Hardy embarked on a six-year unbeaten run, spanning 23 contests and culminating in a victory against Shelly Vincent for the WBO featherweight title at the Theater, inside Madison Square Garden.

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