Kessler to fight Mundine as mandatory challenger, avoided Miranda in the process...

I'm pretty sure the WBA already gave Mundine-Soliman 3 the green light. It's already been signed, and the promotion appears full go-ahead.

Kessler was named mandatory challenger AFTER all of the above happened.

 

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The press release states that Mundine vs Soliman wasnt approved by WBA.

I think Palle and WBA have been talking about this.

 

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As I read it they have the right to cancel any fight they want.


http://www.wbaonline.com/legal/LegalStatements/bylaws.pdf

Look what they write in their Bylaws:

To recognize the WBA Championships fights in each of the weight categories or
divisions carried out according to its norms and regulations, and certify those
professional boxers who win that recognition. Nevertheless, the ASSOCIATION
reserves the right to suspend or cancel the recognition of a World Champion, due to
the breach or default of the ASSOCIATION´s rules, or for conduct, that damages
the good name, integrity and prestige of the ASSOCIATION.



:think

 

Soliman was ranked at middleweight before the Mundine fight came up. After negotiations started, Soliman requested to be ranked at super middleweight, where they installed him at no. 14.

I'd be surprised if Mundine-Soliman 3 doesn't happen, but if it's to be replaced by Mundine-Kessler 2, then so be it!

 

Is Mundine-Soliman signed?

 

Mundine-Soliman 3 is 100% signed, although I would have no link for proof as of this time. Any aussies?

That doesn't show every Month, and the WBA is required to put out rankings for every month... I'm almost positive that Soliman was ranked within the top 15 at Middleweight, in Feb.

 

They put him there for a reason - right untill they recieved the news on Kessler gunning for the WBA belt. Then they apparently changed their minds...?

My best guess is that Mundine vs Soliman isnt signed yet and therefore not approved by the WBA.

But they are propably deep into negotiations - just like Kessler was with Miranda.

 

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It's obvious that Kessler wants a less risky fight and Mundine fits that since he's already beated him easily. It's also ironic what Kessler said about Mundine in hope of landing the fight , "He's not the type to run away from a challenge."