Comments Thread For: Petrov's Promoter Will Push For Linares Mandatory Shot

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This past Friday night at the Fantasy Springs Casino, Petr Petrov (38-4-2, 19KOs) stopped Michael Perez in six rounds in what was a WBA eliminator. With the victory, Petrov is now the mandatory challenger to their lightweight belt-holder, Jorge Linares (41-3, 27KOs).
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[Mick Higgs]

Getting a bit confusing @ 135Lb. The WBC order the winner of Crolla/Linares to fight Dejan Zlaticanin, while the WBA mandate Petrov. So in an ideal World why not match Zlat/Petrov & let the rematch happen, with the 2 winners to meet next Summer?

[bwilson]

Getting a bit confusing @ 135Lb. The WBC order the winner of Crolla/Linares to fight Dejan Zlaticanin, while the WBA mandate Petrov. So in an ideal World why not match Zlat/Petrov & let the rematch happen, with the 2 winners to meet next Summer?

Two contenders fight each other? Instead of just waiting til their shot. Unthinkable!

[Canelo and GGG]

He will need to wait for Jorge /Zlati fight.