WBA appointed Virgil Ortiz (19-0, 19 KOs) and Eimantas Stanionis (14-0, 9 KOs) contenders for the fight for the belt of the regular world champion in welterweight. This fight may take place in the first half of next year in the United States.
In April, the Lithuanian won the regular World Boxing Association title by defeating Rajab Butaev. Ortiz last fought in August.
The boxing teams were given 30 days to negotiate. If an agreement is not reached on the organization of the fight, the WBA will announce a tender. The winner will become the official contender for the WBA welterweight world title Errol Spence Jr.
