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Seems to me like the WBA has just indirectly strengthened Alvarez' position and taken away what little leverage Bumlovkin had. Canelo is now holding all the cards. If the WBA is serious about enforcing their 160 mandatory in the event a Canelo Bumlovkin fight doesn't happen *and* Alvarez vacates the WBC 160 pound title - Bumlovkin could find himself having to choose which one of those titles he wants to keep.
The WBC 160 pound mandatory is overdue - and in the event Canelo vacates - the Triple Duck, who will be elevated to FULL champion status, will also inherit Canelo's mandatory obligation. However, if the WBA moves forward with its threat to enforce their mandatory - Bumlovkin will have TWO mandatory obligations that are due immediately.
I don't know if Team Triple Duck realizes this or not but don't be surprised to hear a more conciliatory tone from them regarding the 155lb catchweight in the coming weeks...
The WBC 160 pound mandatory is overdue - and in the event Canelo vacates - the Triple Duck, who will be elevated to FULL champion status, will also inherit Canelo's mandatory obligation. However, if the WBA moves forward with its threat to enforce their mandatory - Bumlovkin will have TWO mandatory obligations that are due immediately.
I don't know if Team Triple Duck realizes this or not but don't be surprised to hear a more conciliatory tone from them regarding the 155lb catchweight in the coming weeks...
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