The World Boxing Association agreed to organize this fight, but set the condition that the winner would have to cross gloves with Daniel Dubois (17-1, 16 KOs), who won the WBA interim belt last year. In the meantime, the Englishman will hold a duel, which is scheduled for March 19.
Until recently, the WBA heavyweight champion was the "champion on vacation" - Manuel Charr. Now a boxer living in Germany has been stripped of this status for failing to complete the visa formalities ahead of his upcoming fight with Bryan.