WBC orders Usyk vs. Kabayel fight; June 30 deadline set for negotiations before purse bid
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Scott Christ
Summary
The WBC has officially ordered a heavyweight fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Agit Kabayel. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman stated that the two fighters have until June 30 to negotiate a deal, after which the bout will go to a purse bid. The fight was ordered as a mandatory defense, and Sulaiman expressed hope that negotiations will proceed smoothly to continue the exciting run in heavyweight boxing.
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bskyWBC orders Usyk vs. Kabayel fight; June 30 deadline set for negotiations before purse bidbadlefthook.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledWe're just waiting for them to negotiate and hopefully the fight will happen as soon as possible, and we continue with this great run in heavyweight boxing.
[Team Usyk] have always known that the mandatory was the one that they requested.
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