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Source: WBC
15/12/2025
Noel Mikaelian W12 Badou Jack... Noel Mikaelian (28-3, 12 KOs) regained the WBC world cruiserweight championship by defeating Badou Jack (29-4-3, 17 KOs) in California over the weekend. The fight was a rematch of a disputed decision that Jack won by majoriy decision in May. The judges’ scorecards were 115-111 and 116-110 (twice) of the new champion. Mikaelian a/k/a Norair Mikaeljan controlled the fight with his defining jab and fast offense. Both men were penalized one point. The fight was presented by Bash Boxing and 555 Media. Mikaelian's win opens up the possibility of unification with IBF champion Jai Opetaia.