WBA confirms stripping Puello; suspends him through Oct. 5th

Source: WBA

25/07/2023

WBA confirms stripping Puello; suspends him through Oct. 5th

Disgraced Alberto Puello will be removed from the WBA rankings and will lose his status as WBA 140-pound champion due to his use of banned substances prior to his scheduled fight against Rolly Romero. Puello-Romero never took place and Romero became the WBA champion of the category with a hghly controversial win over Ismael Barroso. The WBA Championships Committee has adhered to the decision made by the Nevada Athletic Commission which, after a hearing, determined that Puello should be suspended until October 5th. The Dominican boxer will be able to request his return to the rankings of the pioneer organization after the date in question.