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Kal Yafai, Sho Ishida given 30-day deadline for WBA title clash

Article 11C of the World Championships Rules establishes that a boxer has 120 days from the date he obtains the title to carry out a mandatory fight. In the case of Yafai, who won his belt on December 10th, 2016, this deadline expired on April 10th, 2017.

In the case of Yafai, who won his belt on December 10th, 2016, this deadline expired on April 10th, 2017.

For his part, Sho Ishida became the main rival of the British boxer thanks to his immaculate record of 24 victories with 13 knockouts, with no losses nor draws. Although he has never fought for a world title, he was Japan’s national champion at 115 pounds.

Although he has never fought for a world title, he was Japan’s national champion at 115 pounds.

Both parties were duly notified on June 6th and have 30 days to reach an agreement or the fight will be called to purse bids.