10-14-2016, 10:48 AM
Here is the WBO own rules.
SECTION 20. PROCEDURE WHEN A TITLE IS DECLARED VACANT
(a) A World Championship may be lost for breach of contract, for disability to fight or to make the required weight, inactivity, or for any other reason established in the Regulations that govern World Championships, but a World Championship shall only be obtained as the result of a bout duly authorized by the World Championship Committee. In the case that a World Championship is declared vacant, the two Best Classified Contenders Available as determined by the Championship Committee shall be granted a period not to exceed thirty (30) days to negotiate a contract for the vacant World Championship or an Interim World Championship, as the case may be with a duly qualified promoter.
The issue is that it's a grey area, "as determined" might not mean the #1 and #2, or #1 or #3...as it's up to individuals that can get swayed by money.
Frustrating situation.
SECTION 20. PROCEDURE WHEN A TITLE IS DECLARED VACANT
(a) A World Championship may be lost for breach of contract, for disability to fight or to make the required weight, inactivity, or for any other reason established in the Regulations that govern World Championships, but a World Championship shall only be obtained as the result of a bout duly authorized by the World Championship Committee. In the case that a World Championship is declared vacant, the two Best Classified Contenders Available as determined by the Championship Committee shall be granted a period not to exceed thirty (30) days to negotiate a contract for the vacant World Championship or an Interim World Championship, as the case may be with a duly qualified promoter.
The issue is that it's a grey area, "as determined" might not mean the #1 and #2, or #1 or #3...as it's up to individuals that can get swayed by money.
Frustrating situation.