WBC super flyweight champion Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada will next fight mandatory challenger Srisaket Sor Rungvisai. The WBC ordered free negotiations to carry out this fight, promptly informing all parties involved. If no agreement can be reached within the next 30 days, the purse bid for the bout will be held on Tuesday, December 1.
In their first battle, Sor Rungvisai achieved a majority decision victory over el “Gallo” to successfully defend his title in early 2018. In their rematch last year, Estrada won a unanimous decision.
Great! Both are excellent fighters and basically an even matchup. Can’t believe I’m saying this but good job by the WBC. These guys are the class of the division and I’m excited to see the outcome of the trilogy!
Rungvisai didn’t capitalize the momentum to have reached the level of superstar, after his spectacular victory over Roman Gonzalez and Estrada after. He decided to sign some fights deal in Asia after his narrow loss to Estrada in the rematch, and since then on he has remained in obscurity.
Estrada vs. Rungvisai III won’t happen, not now, despite the WBC orders. Promoters are more interested in Estrada vs. Roman Gonzalez unification fight. A bit of money aside, and the promise of a fight with the winner with both belts on the line, will be enough to have Estrada vs. Gonzalez going through.
I won’t mind Rungvisai vs. Ancajas on the undercard, then winner vs. winner.