The Ukrainian became one by winning the interim WBC belt, and the American is the official challenger according to the WBO
Ukrainian Sergei Bogachuk – mandatory contender according to the WBC for the fight with the American Sebastian Fundora for two championship belts in junior middleweight.
But Sebastian has a choice – another official challenger from the WBO, a former absolute champion in two weight categories Terence Crawford.
It is reported that Fundora may prefer a third option – a fight with ex-world champion Errol Spence, with whom Crawford is also seeking a rematch. In this situation, Sebastian will leave the newly won WBO junior middleweight belt, and Crawford will fight for the vacant title with Josh Kelly, the organization’s ranking leader.
Let us remind you that Bogachuk confidently defeated American Brian Mendoza in a fight that took place in Las Vegas. Sergey won the title of interim WBC champion. The new owner of the full WBC super middleweight belt that same evening became Fundora, who defeated Tim Tszyu.
Initially, the Ukrainian himself was supposed to fight for a full championship belt with Fundora. However, the fight fell through, as the American was appointed to replace Keith Thurman in the fight against Tszyu.
Source: Sportarena
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