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New champion alert: Bernice Ferreira takes WBC 130-pound title by DQ New champion alert: Bernice Ferreira takes WBC 130-pound title by DQ Source: DAZN 16/08/2026 Source: DAZN 16/08/2026 On the Claressa Shields undercard in Atlanta, South Africa's Bernice Ferreira (11-0) defeated Caroline Veyre by disqualification to win the WBC junior lightweight title. In the middle of the eighth round, Veyre (11-2) continued to hold after being warned several times and was disqualified. According to DAZN, the referee made the right decision. The Canadian Veyre was deducted two points before hand. It was no aberration: Veyre held constantly in her last fight, when she was undeservedly won the vacant title against Delfine Persoon. ADDITIONAL RESULTS Troy Isley defeated Joseph Hicks by unanimous decision. Official scores were 97-92 and 96-93 (twice)... Ashleyann Lozada defeated Paulette Cuesta by unanimous decision. Official scores were 100-90 (twice) and 99-91.