Sergey Kovalev (35-4-1, 29 KOs) and Tabiso Mchunu (23-6, 13 KOs) will have a qualifying fight for the WBC world heavyweight title. The boxing teams have until February 24 to agree on the organization of this fight.
The winner is guaranteed the second place in the World Boxing Council ranking. The official WBC contender in this weight division is Noel Gevor, who is waiting for the opportunity to challenge the title.
The WBC champion in the 90.7 kg weight category is Ilunga Makabu, who will return to the ring on February 26 in Saudi Arabia, where he will face former two-weight champion Badu Jack.
