On Showtime Boxing Night in Las Vegas Radzhab Butaev (14-0, 11 KOs) scored a ninth round TKO over Jamal James (28-2, 12 KOs) to win the "regular" WBA welterweight belt. In his next appearance, the Russian will fight for the "super" WBA title against the winner of the Yordenis Ugas vs Eimantas Stanionis fight.
WBA welterweight champion Jamal James (27-1, 12 KOs) and undefeated challenger Radzhab Butaev (13-0, 10 KOs) were officially weighed in prior to their bout at the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas, to be broadcast on Showtime TV. James and Butayev were tied for the same weight of 145.25 pounds (65.88 kg).
Jamal James (27-1, 12 KOs) has been the 'world' WBA welterweight champion for several days after the World Boxing Association took this title from Manny Pacquiao. At the same time, the American in his next fight will have to face Radzhab Butaev (13-0, 10 KOs).
Jamal James (27-1, 12 KOs) earned $200,000 for his Saturday night performance in Los Angeles, where he defeated Thomas Dulorme (25-4-1, 16 KOs) on points. Thanks to this victory, the American got the interim WBA welterweight title.
During the first PBC event on FOX in Los Angeles after a hiatus due to the pandemic, two bouts for the WBA interim title were held. In the first, Jamel James (27-1, 12 KOs) defeated Thomas Dulorme (25-4-1, 16 KOs) via unanimous decision to capture the interim welterweight title. The scores were 115-113, 116-112, 117-111.