Warburton Claims WBA Continental Title, Eyes World Shot

Warburton, 30, stunned Heaney at Manchester’s Co‑Op Live Arena to capture the WBA Continental middleweight belt. He added that being ranked 11th by the WBA makes a world title fight “madness” that is now possible.

The win, Warburton’s 17th of 21, was dedicated to his son Roman. The Welshman, who has fought for the British title, says his focus is on adding more victories and proving that hard work pays off.