Ion Daniel Ciuma Wins UBF World Title in Romania, Secures Third Career Championship

TÂRGOVIȘTE, ROMANIA — Ion Daniel Ciuma captured the vacant Universal Boxing Federation World Super Middleweight Championship on October 16, 2026, defeating Venezuela’s Enmanuel Rodriguez by unanimous decision over 12 rounds at Sala Polivalentă.

The Romanian remained unbeaten at 10–0, adding a world championship to his European and Inter-Continental achievements. It is the third title of his professional career and a defining milestone in his rise through the UBF championship ranks.

A Unanimous Verdict on Home Soil

All three judges scored the championship contest for Ciuma: 118–106, 117–107 and 118–106. The verdict gave the home fighter a clear victory at the end of the scheduled 12 rounds on the Confruntarea Titanilor – Road to DFS card.

Rodriguez arrived with an unbeaten record and a reputation for knockout power. In Târgoviște, the Venezuelan completed the championship distance, but Ciuma emerged with the unanimous decision and the vacant world crown.

From Regional Honors to a World Championship

Ciuma’s victory continues a championship progression that already included UBF European and Inter-Continental honors. With his third career title secured, the Romanian now holds the UBF’s world championship distinction at super middleweight.

The achievement also extends his perfect professional record. Having entered the contest at 9–0, Ciuma leaves championship night with ten victories from ten bouts and a new chapter ahead as a world titleholder.

A Team Celebration in Romania

The celebration photograph supplied to the UBF captures the pride of the occasion: Ciuma and members of his team gathered together with championship belts and a trophy after the victory. It is a lasting image of a world title won on Romanian soil.

Former world champion Leonard Doroftei has been involved in Ciuma’s preparation, bringing his own experience at the highest level to the Romanian’s development. The victory represents an important moment for the fighter and the team behind his championship journey.

Official Championship Result

Ion Daniel Ciuma defeated Enmanuel Rodriguez by unanimous decision, 12 rounds.

Judges’ scores: 118–106, 117–107, 118–106.

Championship: Vacant UBF World Super Middleweight Championship. Date: October 16, 2026. Venue: Sala Polivalentă, Târgoviște, Romania. Event: Confruntarea Titanilor – Road to DFS. Ciuma’s record following the victory: 10–0.

The Universal Boxing Federation congratulates Ion Daniel Ciuma and his team on winning the UBF World Super Middleweight Championship and securing his third professional title.