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Hmmmmm.............The WBC Board of Governors will meet Tuesday to decide the numerous requests from fighters seeking a shot at the 168-belt left vacant by David Benavidez. Requests are in from @Canelo @CallumSmith23 Benavidez, Azizbek Abdugofurov and Avni Yildirim.
— Lance Pugmire (@pugboxing) August 17, 2020