GRIM Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Should be easy work for Russel! WBO President Paco Valcarcel has declared that Golden Boy and Top Rank have 30 days to negotiate a featherweight fight between Gary Russell Jr. and Vasyl Lomachenko for the vacant title, he informed RingTV.com on Thursday.Valcarcel announced the decision rendered by the WBO's championship committee on his Twitter account. "@mrgaryrusselljr-@vasyllomachenko ordered for vacant #WBO Featherweight title," wrote Valcarcel. "Sides have 30 days to negotiate. @GoldenBoyBoxing @trboxing."In an earlier interview with RingTV.com, Valcarcel stated that "the title fight will take place within three months, so we're talking about no later than July." Since Russell and Lomachenko are represented by rival promoters Golden Boy and Top Rank, Valcarcel acknowledged during an earlier interview with RingTV.com that negotiations for a potential meeting between the two is likely to go to purse bid.Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said that he would adhere to the mandate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.