Wil Haney be pronounced 'former' lightweight champion by Michael Buffer ?

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No, because he's the real champion.

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They do? Super Champions didn’t used to fight mandatories. When did that change?

Not that I support this bogus belt either, but from the WBA rules:

The SUPER CHAMPIONS will be obliged to make the mandatory defense of their titles in a period no longer than 18 months against the boxer recognized as the World Boxing Association Champion of the corresponding division.
In the intermediate period between the mandatory defenses, the UNDISPUTED SUPER CHAMPION will be able to defend his title against any recognized opponent chosen from the official ratings list of the WBA or from the organizations it recognizes and with the approval of those organizations.