The World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Championship Committee has formally ordered a ultimate flyweight eliminator between Puerto Rico’s Yankiel Rivera and Venezuela’s Angelino Córdova, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown within the 112-pound division. The ruling was made official on Thursday, February 20, with the WBA formally notifying each fighters’ camps to start negotiations.
Per the WBA Championships Committee, each groups now have 30 days to achieve an settlement, with a deadline of March 22.
As outlined in Rule C.30 of the WBA Championship Laws, a ultimate eliminator should be contested between the 2 highest-ranked out there contenders, each of whom should be authorized by the committee. On this case, Rivera at the moment holds the No. 2 spot within the WBA rankings, whereas Córdova sits at No. 3.
If each camps fail to achieve an settlement throughout the designated timeframe, or if both occasion declines to barter, the WBA reserves the correct to name a handbag bid, with a 50/50 cut up in accordance with the group’s inside rules.
With a possible world title shot on the road, Rivera and Córdova now have a vital choice to make as they appear to place themselves on the prime of the flyweight division.
