"They gave up the title because they don't want mandatory challengers that nobody knows at this point in the weight class. It's a business, like I said earlier. You can relinquish titles to these sanctioning bodies.
I should have done that with George Kambososos. After several fight postponements, I should have just given up the fucking belt. Then everyone else's plans would have been in the sh*t. Devin Haney would never have become an absolute world champion. At least, would not have become him so quickly," - said Lopez.
Recall, earlier Usyk announced that he was leaving the IBF title so that Daniel Dubois could fight Anthony Joshua for it. Later, the IBF recognized Dubois as a full-fledged champion, although before that he held a temporary title.