History of Arnold Barboza Jr. in Timeline

Arnold Barboza Jr. is a professional boxer from the United States. He achieved recognition by winning the World Boxing Organization light welterweight world title in 2025. As of April 2025, Barboza Jr. is ranked as the world's fourth-best active light welterweight according to The Ring, highlighting his current standing and accomplishments in the sport.

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December 9, 1991: Arnold Barboza Jr. born

On December 9, 1991, Arnold Barboza Jr. was born.

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June 14, 2013: Professional Debut

On June 14, 2013, Arnold Barboza Jr. made his professional boxing debut as a welterweight, securing a six-round unanimous decision victory against Gustavo Lopez at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California.

December 14, 2018: Won WBC-NABF Junior Light Welterweight Title

On December 14, 2018, Arnold Barboza Jr. defeated Manuel Lopez via a ten-round unanimous decision to win the vacant WBC-NABF Junior light welterweight title at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.

August 29, 2020: Victory over Tony Luis

On August 29, 2020, Arnold Barboza Jr. won his fight against Tony Luis by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 99-90 in his favor.

October 17, 2020: Won WBO International Light Welterweight Title

On October 17, 2020, Arnold Barboza Jr. faced Alex Saucedo for the vacant WBO International light welterweight title and won the fight by unanimous decision.

August 14, 2021: First WBO International Title Defense

On August 14, 2021, Arnold Barboza Jr. made his first WBO International title defense against Antonio Moran and won by a dominant unanimous decision.

April 20, 2024: Retained WBO Intercontinental Junior Welterweight Title

On April 20, 2024, Arnold Barboza Jr. faced Sean McComb in Brooklyn, New York, and won the fight via controversial split decision to retain his WBO Intercontinental junior welterweight title.

November 2024: Defeated José Ramírez

In November 2024, Arnold Barboza Jr. beat José Ramírez by unanimous decision in a 10-round bout at The Venue Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

February 2025: Won WBO Super Lightweight Title Eliminator

In February 2025, Arnold Barboza Jr. faced Jack Catterall in a WBO super lightweight title eliminator at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, and won by split decision.

May 2, 2025: Unsuccessful Title Challenge

On May 2, 2025, Arnold Barboza Jr. challenged Teofimo Lopez for his WBO super lightweight title but lost by unanimous decision in Times Square, New York.