World Boxing Association (WBA) has taken the decision to deprive the Cuban Luis Ortiz title "interim" champion, WBA heavyweight champion. The WBA explained their decision by saying that Ortiz did not first defense of his title against mandatory challenger Alexander Ustinov, authorized at the beginning of the year. http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/17828-luisa-ortisa-lishili-titula-wba
Former world champion manager heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko Bernd Boente said WBA decision on the possible sanctioning of the fight against Vladimir champion, IBF World Briton Anthony Joshua: "We are very happy about this decision of the WBA. Vladimir always proudly wore super champion WBA title and he wants to regain the title. It is from the outset made it clear how important to him, to the WBA title was at stake in his next fight. http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/17830-vladimir-klichko-ochen-dovolen-resheniem-wba-bernd-bente