The World Boxing Association (WBA) did not delay in setting the date of the promotional auction, which will determine the organizer of the fight between the WBA Super light heavyweight world champion (up to 79.4 kg) Russian Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) and the mandatory challenger from Mexico, ex-champion in the category below Gilberto Ramirez (44-0, 30 KOs).
As we reported earlier, the WBA rejected Bivol’s request to postpone the mandatory defense – the Russian wanted to instead hold a voluntary one against Briton Joshua Buatsi.
Today it became known that the auction is scheduled for August 21.
“After the period of negotiations from July 11 to August 10 expired and the parties did not come to an agreement, the organization decided to announce a tender. A message about this was officially sent to both parties on Thursday, August 11, ”the WBA championship committee responded to a request.
boxing scene.
Separately, it was noted that the minimum bet is $400 thousand. At the same time, 75% of the prize fund will go to Bivol, and 25% will go to Ramirez.
By the way, here is the reaction of the Mexican to the decision of the WBA.