I just read on other sites that Valuev and Ruiz will face one another for the vacant WBA belt. I do not recall when the WBA stripped Chagaev. Anyone know?
Usually box rec is pretty reliable and it currently states on there "for the vacant WBA heavyweight title". :dunno:
They mess up a bit. It's for the interim title and the winner will face Chagaev later for the 'real' WBA title as far as i know. Ruslan pulled out injured..again
I didn't think he was. Maybe it's for the interim version, and it was a typo
You are correct. They just want to collect more sanctioning fees from a championship fight, thus the fight became an interm championship. The winner will have to face Chagaev when he is well enough to fight.