On July 26, 2025, Bruce Carrington defeated Mateus Heita by unanimous decision in a 12-round bout for the WBC interim featherweight title at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, USA. Carrington used his movement, jab, and ring control to outbox Heita over the full distance, winning a wide decision on all scorecards (119–109, 119–109, 120–108).