WBC on situation with vacant bridgeweight title

Alain Babich

World Boxing Council decides to take action after injury Oscar Rivas (28-1, 19 KOs), the first and so far the only champion in the new bridge category (101.6 kg). The title is currently declared ...

“Oscar Rivas has a retinal detachment. His future in the sport is unclear. Therefore, we will hold a series of fights for the vacant bridge title and mandatory defenses for the new champion,” the WBC said in a statement.