The situation is the same as it's always been for mandatory defences.
If the promoters can't negotiate a deal, it goes to a purse bid, and the highest bidder gets to stage the fight.
That's why Wlad had to defend against Povetkin in Moscow, instead of Germany, where he wanted it.
If the promoters can't negotiate a deal, it goes to a purse bid, and the highest bidder gets to stage the fight.
That's why Wlad had to defend against Povetkin in Moscow, instead of Germany, where he wanted it.
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