World Boxing News has investigated the history of the WBA rule that has allowed a heavyweight title to be invented for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Fury and Joshua will fight on December 11 with the vacant WBA Super heavyweight…
World Boxing News reports that the WBA is using exceptional-circumstances provisions to sanction Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua for the vacant WBA Super heavyweight championship on December 11. Despite neither fighter currently holding a world or lineal title, the WBA's regulations permit the organization to suspend or modify its strict rules for bouts of recognized importance.
Phil Jay notes this marks an unprecedented scenario, as previous vacant Super title fights featured at least one reigning belt holder. Murat Gassiev remains recognized as the WBA World heavyweight champion, while Jarrell Miller holds the number-one contender ranking ahead of Fury and Joshua.
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