Comments Thread For: Benavidez-Di Rocco Title Fight Ordered By WBA

[JakeNDaBox]

After more than 11 years in the pro ranks, Italy's Michelle Di Rocco will receive his first crack at a major title.

Whether or not it's the type of fight that defending champ Jose Benavidez Jr. is looking forward to remains to be seen. It will have to be his next fight, however, if he wishes to hold on to his title.

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has ordered the unbeaten super lightweight titlist from Arizona to next defend against Di Rocco, the sanctioning body's mandatory challenger. The announcement was made Thursday morning, with negotiations to begin immediately. [Click Here To Read More]

[Rope_Burns]

So two separate fights for pretty much the same title? Doubt the winners fight if Boner wins his fight.

Would like to see Amir Iman, Felix Diaz or fatboy Frankie Gomez get a title shot soon. There's some decent matchups that can be made at 140.