Noel Mikaelian

Noel Mikaelian held the WBC cruiserweight world title between 2023 and 2026. Mikaelian fought 4 world title bouts, winning 2 and losing 2.

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Timeline of world title events

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2023
4th Nov
Noel Mikaelian beats Ilunga Makabu via technical knockout 3/12

Cruiserweight · WBC
31st Dec
The Ring magazine rates Noel Mikaelian No. 4 at cruiserweight in its annual ratings
2024
11th Dec
Noel Mikaelian’s WBC cruiserweight world title reign ends

Cruiserweight · WBC
2025
3rd May
Badou Jack beats Noel Mikaelian via majority decision 12/12

Cruiserweight · WBC
13th Dec
Noel Mikaelian beats Badou Jack via unanimous decision 12/12

Cruiserweight · WBC
- Source: Noel Mikaelian dethrones Badou Jack(opens in a new tab), Boxsport, Adam Noble-Forcey, 14th Dec 2025
31st Dec
The Ring magazine rates Noel Mikaelian No. 4 at cruiserweight in its annual ratings
2026
12th Sep
Jai Opetaia beats Noel Mikaelian via technical knockout 9/12

Cruiserweight · The Ring
- Source: Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn live results: Round-by-round updates, highlights and winner (September 12, 2026)(opens in a new tab), DraftKings Network, Ryan Wohl, 12th Sep 2026
14th Sep
Noel Mikaelian’s WBC cruiserweight world title reign ends

Cruiserweight · WBC
- Source: Cieslak elevated to WBC cruiserweight champion(opens in a new tab), The Ring, Nate Pardo-Marrero, 14th Sep 2026