The WBA has officially eliminated the bridgerweight (224-pound) division, effective immediately as of June 30, 2026. The decision was communicated directly to the division’s reigning champions and is now being made public through this official statement. The move was approved by WBA president and the organization’s Championship Committee during the most recent World Convention in Orlando, Florida. [Only the WBC now recognizes the bridgerweight division]. The WBA says the decision is part of the WBA’s ongoing efforts to streamline its championship structure and strengthen the competitive landscape across all weight classes. As for the division’s reigning titleholders, champion Muslim Gadzhimagomedov and interim champion Vartan Arutyunyan, both have been informed that they will be incorporated into the WBA rankings in their respective weight classes. Gadzhimagomedov will be ranked at cruiserweight, while Arutyunyan will move into the heavyweight rankings.