Why did the WBA issue a mando for Rigo-Frampton not GGG-Jacobs?

[about.thousands]

The IBF issued their mandatory for Frampton-Wake before the WBA issued a mandatory for Frampton-Rigo. When asked about a GGG-Jacobs they said they would clarify it in December. When asked again they said they would work with the WBC. When asked why not call it before the WBC decision after the Canelo fight they said because GGG has an IBF mandatory.

[Hougigo]

Because WBA want in on Canelo/GGG money. So until that's dead, they won't do shit.

[The Big Dunn]

Because WBA want in on Canelo/GGG money. So until that's dead, they won't do shit.

I always like it when the 1st response in a thread is the correct answer.

[about.thousands]

Because WBA want in on Canelo/GGG money. So until that's dead, they won't do shit.

I always like it when the 1st response in a thread is the correct answer.

But there's no money in Rigo. They just stripped him for inactivity. So they're gonna strip Frampton and give the belt back to Rigo and start they cycle over again?

[CubanGuyNYC]

The IBF issued their mandatory for Frampton-Wake before the WBA issued a mandatory for Frampton-Rigo. When asked about a GGG-Jacobs they said they would clarify it in December. When asked again they said they would work with the WBC. When asked why not call it before the WBC decision after the Canelo fight they said because GGG has an IBF mandatory.

Does it really matter? Fighters routinely ignore mandatories nowadays. Frampton is the latest.

[jqSide]

Why are you in a hurry when Jacobs himself isn't, and wants to marinate the fight first?

You should be addressing your issues to the appropriate people.

[ИATAS]

Because WBA want in on Canelo/GGG money. So until that's dead, they won't do shit.

Exactly. They literally said it was because they don't want to get in the way of Canelo-GGG.

The WBA is the worst of the lot, which is a pretty hard thing to accomplish.

[soul_survivor]

The IBF issued their mandatory for Frampton-Wake before the WBA issued a mandatory for Frampton-Rigo. When asked about a GGG-Jacobs they said they would clarify it in December. When asked again they said they would work with the WBC. When asked why not call it before the WBC decision after the Canelo fight they said because GGG has an IBF mandatory.

Even the WBA know that Jacobs is the paper champions, champion

[techliam]

I guess there is some logic, as the scenarios aren't the same

Rigo is the champion in recess, a bit different to a mandatory in that he was the legitimate WBA champion

Jacobs has never been a full world champion, his claim isn't really the same as Rigos

[about.thousands]

There's no money in Rigo. He was stripped because he wasn't making them any money.