World Boxing Council (WBC) announced a challenger fight for the world light heavyweight title, Sports.kz reports with reference to Sport24.ru.
This was reported by Seconds Out.
On February 1, American David Benavidez (29-0) and Cuban David Morrel (11-0) will hold a qualifying fight for the title of mandatory challenger under the WBC.
The winner of this fight will fight the winner of the title rematch between two Russian boxers – Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, which will take place in Saudi Arabia on February 22.
In October, Beterbiev defeated Bivol by split decision to become the undisputed light heavyweight world champion.
Dmitry Bivol announced changes before the rematch with Artur Beterbiev
