WBA Sanctions Tszyu vs. Ortiz Fight

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has sanctioned a fight between former super welterweight (up to 69,9 kg) champion Tim Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) and Vergil Ortiz (20-0, 20 KOs) for the interim championship title.

The bout is scheduled for August 3rd in Los Angeles, USA. The winner of the Tszyu vs. Ortiz fight will become the mandatory challenger and will fight against the winner of the Crawford vs. Madrimov pair for the WBA title, unless Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs), who has been granted the status of "champion in recess," decides to exercise his right to challenge first.

On March 30th, Tim Tszyu lost by split decision to Sebastian Fundora (21-1-1, 13 KOs). Vergil Ortiz is set to meet Thomas Dulorme (26-6-1, 17 KOs) on April 27th.