Following a close revision of the governing bodies regulations, the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has recognized Naoya Inoue as the unified bantamweight world champion. The WBA passed the ruling following Inoue’s 2 round knockout of IBF champion Emmanuel Rodriguez last Saturday in Scotland.
The ruling criteria of the WBA clearly states that the position of Inoue as champion remains instate since his May 2018 victory over Jamie McDonnell. Inoue has maintained his 18 fight unblemished resume with 16 of his outings ending via knockout.
The ruling falls under regulation C17, which states that via the Championship Committee under unique circumstances the governing body can recognize a world champion as unified when the individual in question is recognized as the quintessential monarch by one or various sanctioned organizations. The WBA considers that Inoue’s career to this point complies with the criteria..
The unified conditions will not interfere with any of the divisions ongoing activity, and will permit fighters within current rankings to continue with their normal pursuits.. The mandatory defense period is normally 9 months, but under the conditions that Inoue now falls, he will be allowed up to 18 months to make a mandated defense..
It was also determined that any purse bid that Inoue is involved in, the WBA will claim 3% of the gross figure.. Any arising situations that may develop regarding the Japanese fighter will be dealt with by the WBA efficiently..
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