Former undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford is one other belt lighter at 147 with the WBC shifting to call Crawford their champion in recess as he will get set to problem Israil Madrimov for a 154 lb WBA world title on Aug. 3.
The transfer presumably makes area for others to both contend or transfer into the WBC’s full welterweight title now, with Crawford sustaining the power to return again down and instantly contend for the belt once more ought to he be so inclined.
Moreover, the WBC have agreed to simply accept Crawford’s battle towards Madrimov as a closing eliminator bout, which can have the winner turn into necessary challenger for his or her world title at 154. Crawford will inform the sanctioning physique whether or not he intends to return to 147 or keep at 154 after his August bout.
Mario Barrios, who holds the WBC’s interim title at 147, might probably be elevated to full titleholder at welterweight though that has but to be confirmed.
