By Hilmar Rojas
The Directors of the World Boxing Association made a decision that prior to the unification between our featherweight champion, Yuriorkis Gamboa, and the IBF champ, Orlando Salido, he learned of the health of Chris John, through medical certification.
Since July 14, he received a medical certification notice which stated that the rib injury will force him to rest for a long time.
Given this situation, it was decided that it was appropriate to give John the status of champion in recess, which is why it was allowed for the fight with Gamboa and Salido (who defended his IBF featherweight title), which was held last Saturday in Las Vegas, to become the new "super" champion.
Similarly, it was agreed that the winner, who was Gamboa, and the injured champion John, must fight within 120 days - with the clock beginning on September 11.
All of those terms were disclosed to the parties involved before they their commitment on Saturday. It was also agreed that in the event it goes to a purse bid, there will be a split of 55 for John and 45 for Gamboa, who was winner of the match with Salido.
However, the winner of John vs Gamboa will be named the sole "super champion" of the WBA at featherweight. If a problem occurs with the IBF's mandatory challenger, the situation will be discussed directly between the sanctioning organizations, as agreed.
