Steven Butler Claims WBA Title
Steven Butler stopped Ramadan Hiseni to claim the WBA Continental Title, earning a 2-star rating on BoxRec. The bout adds another chapter to Butler's professional boxing career as he continues climbing the continental rankings.
The victory for Steven "Bang Bang" Butler came decisively on March 5, 2026, at the Montreal Casino. He stopped Ramadan Hiseni just 1 minute and 20 seconds into the second round to capture the vacant WBA Continental super middleweight title. Butler established control in the opening round, and the fight ended abruptly in the second when a powerful left hook sent Hiseni down, prompting the referee to wave off the bout immediately. The win improves Butler's professional record to 38 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw, with 32 of those victories coming by way of knockout. This marks Butler's fourth consecutive knockout victory since moving up to the super middleweight division. The Canadian boxer is on a campaign to rebuild his standing after previous world title challenges, and all five of his career losses have come by stoppage. The event, promoted by Camille Estephan's Eye of the Tiger Management, took place in Butler's hometown of Montreal. For Ramadan Hiseni, the loss brought his record to 22-3-2. This was the Swiss fighter's third recent bout in Montreal, having previously earned a draw against Shamil Khataev and a victory over Alexandre Gaumont.
