The extra time afforded to work out terms for a vacant title weight merely prolonged the inevitable.

Javier Fortuna and Luke Campbell are due to collide for the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title, with their ordered fight now heading to a purse bid hearing. WBC officials have confirmed to BoxingScene.com that the purse bid will take place January 21 at its headquarters in Mexico City, Mexico.

The session will be open to all promoters registered with the sanctioning body, with the primary requirement for the winning bidder to submit a 10% non-refundable deposit along with a proposed date and location to stage the bout. The split will be 50/50 as Fortuna and Campbell are the two highest rated contenders.