The WBC has confirmed that the now vacant WBC interim lightweight title will be on the line when former world champions Javier “Abejón” Fortuna (36-2-1, 25 KOs) and Joseph “Jo Jo” Díaz Jr. (31-1-1, 15 KOs) clash on July 9 in Los Angeles, California. Fortuna was originally scheduled to face Ryan “Kingry” Garcia for the interim title then held by Garcia, but that fight was called off when Garcia pulled out due to mental health issues. Fortuna, rated WBC #3, and Diaz, rated WBC #4, will now clash for interim titleholder recognition.
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How can an interim title be vacant? The WBC and WBA are both absolute trash.
Interim Title holder recognition? What is that? What does that even mean? WBC is constantly just making up things! They should simply strip Ryan Garcia of the interim belt! Tired of the WBC and all of their belts And sanctioning fees! Interim Titleholder Recognition – Just Simply Ridiculous!!!!!
I think they’re calling it “vacant” because Garcia used to have it, but this is filth, this is WBAish. You do not need an interim champion in a weight class where you already have 2 champions. Okay, Lopez is ‘franchise’ and immune to mandatories, which is ridiculous, but that’s what Devin Haney is for. So the winner of this fight is in line to fight Haney next? Or Garcia? Or does Garcia get to jump to Haney if he wants when he comes back?
Seems like everyone ranked is some version of a champion.
I anticipate a nasty fight. The referee is in for a busy journey. I hope Diaz is ready for the nasty because Fortuna has no problems fighting a nasty, physical fight.