He World Boxing Council (WBC) announced this Saturday the Official Regulations of the WBC Governing Board in each weight division, which will be reviewed throughout the year considering the real facts and circumstances that occur in each case, which may cause variations and adjustments. in the opinion for each specific situation, the WBC pointed out.
This is the agenda established by the World Boxing Council:
1
Heavy weight. Champion: Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed February 17, 2024 with a guarantee of revenge, regardless of the result. Because of this, at this time the WBC has decided to postpone any discussion on mandatory status, because it is clear that there is no more important fight than the undisputed championship and its rematch. On December 23 there will be several fights in Riyadh that will have an immediate impact on the WBC rankings. The WBC will monitor this division throughout the year for any specific rulings and decisions.
2
Bridger Weight. Champion: Lukasz Rozanski
Champion Rozanski has signed a contract to defend his title against Badou Jack. This match has been postponed and currently has no date. Kevin Lerena vs. Senad Gashi for the interim will take place on November 25 in South Africa. A review of the facts will be conducted after the information is obtained to order finals against elimination for mandatory defenses or a contest for the same purpose, the WBC reports.
3
Cruiser weight. Champion: Noel Mikaelian
Recessed champion Badou Jack will decide whether to return to Cruiserweight or continue at Bridgerweight after his world title challenge. Ryan Rozicki vs. Olanrewaju Durodola will face a final eliminator on December 2 in Canada for the mandatory first position. There will be a tournament to determine the second mandatory challenger.
4
Light Heavyweight Champion: Artur Beterbiev
Champion Beterbiev will defend against Callum Smith on January 13, 2024.
5
Super middleweight. Champion: Saúl Álvarez
Interim champion: David Benavidez
Interim champion David Benavidez, a mandatory contender, will defend his interim championship against Demetrius Andrade this Saturday. After the result of this fight, the World Boxing Council will establish Benavidez as the mandatory contender if he wins.
6
Middleweight. Champion: Jermall Charlo
Interim champion: Carlos Adames
Champion Charlo will fight José Benavidez in a special event this Saturday. We must wait for the outcome of this fight to analyze the specific situation of Jermall Charlo and all the circumstances surrounding his case. Carlos Adames, interim champion, will be part of the analysis and definitive decision in the future. Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Liam Williams defended the silver title on December 2. Meiirim Nursultanov won in an elimination fight.
7
Super welterweight. Champion: Jermell Charlo
The fight between Serhii Bohachuk and Sebastian Fundora was approved for the interim title. There was a motion to approve the elimination fight where No. 1-ranked Charles Conwell will fight the highest available contender, who has been approved.
8
Welterweight. Champion: Terence Crawford
Interim champion: Mario Barrios
There are no changes in this division. President Sulaimán received permission from the governing body to see the availability of opponents to fight the interim champion Mario Barrios.
9
Too much light. Champion: Regis Prograis
Champion Regis Prograis will make a voluntary defense against Devin Haney on December 9. The winner will face mandatory contender Sandor Martin.
10
Light. Champion: Shakur Stevenson
Recess Champion: Devin Haney
We’ll have to wait until December to find out if Haney returns to this division or not. The WBC will contact all top contenders and assess their specific situation as there have been multiple issues securing eliminator and co-challenger fights for the vacant title. The examination of the facts will be conducted after obtaining the information to order finals against the elimination for mandatory defenses or a contest for the same purpose.
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Super featherweight. Champion: O’Shaquie Foster
Foster made the first mandatory defense of his title in Cancun. Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov vs. Pablo Vicente will fight in the final eliminator on November 25.
12
Feather weight. Champion: King Vargas
Interim champion: Brandon Figueroa
Rey Vargas will next fight the interim champion Figueroa and the winner will fight the mandatory contender. Nick Ball won the final eliminator for the mandatory spot on November 18.
13
Super bantamweight. Champion: Naoya Inoue
Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales will fight on December 26. The winner will fight Luis Nery.
14
Bantamweight. Champion: Alejandro Santiago
Alexandro Santiago has a voluntary title defense and the winner will fight Vincent Astrolabio, mandatory contender.
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Super flyweight. Champion: Juan Francisco Esrada
Interim champion: Carlos Cuadras
Carlos Cuadras won the interim against Pedro Guevara on November 17. The WBC will review Estrada’s situation to determine the next steps in the division. The examination of the facts will be conducted after obtaining the information to order finals against the elimination for mandatory defenses or a contest for the same purpose.
16
Flyweight. Champion: Julio César Martínez
Julio César Martínez will have a voluntary defense fight on December 16 and then defend his title in February. There was no mandatory contender because Ayala, who won the final elimination fight, fought for another organization. A match was ordered between David Jiménez against the top available opponent. The examination of the facts will be conducted after obtaining the information to order finals against the elimination for mandatory defenses or a contest for the same purpose.
17
Flyweight. Champion: Kenshiro Teraji
Kenshiro Teraji made his mandatory defense. A tournament was approved to find the mandatory opponent for champion Kenshiro.
18
Weight of hay. Champion: Yudai Shigeoka
Alex Winwood, number two in the ranking was approved to fight the number one contender, Luis Castillo, in the final eliminator.
Source: La Verdad
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