The Cuban is a full-fledged WBA champion in the weight category up to 72.5 kg, and the Australian received the status of an official contender. If an agreement on this issue is not reached by April 13, the federation will appoint a tender.
The decision of the WBA intersects with the plans of Lara, who was supposed to defend the belt with Danny Garcia in the summer. The fight was supposed to take place in the contractual limit of 155 pounds.