Browne-Oquendo negotiations for WBA title fight underway

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Looking at the above WBA rankings, where Lucas Browne is listed at #5, and factoring in Tyson Fury's withdrawn from his world title defence against Wladmir Klitschko, Browne might just find himself in the right place at the right time.

With a cloud hanging over Tyson Fury's return to the ring, the WBA could potentially at some point declare their title vacant. This would automatically raise Lucas Browne's stocks and the potential for him to meet someone for the full title should he get past Fres Oquendo.

If the WBA did declare the title vacant, Wlad would have to be in one corner. But that's probably where the certainties end. Ortiz and Ustinov are obviously well placed to be in the other. But who could foresee what other twists and turns might be in stall - particularly with the name David Haye currently at #6.

[Perseus]

In the past if a "WBA super champ" retired or vacated nobody fought for the "super" title, the guy holding the "regular" title became THE champion of the wba.
The WBA is supposedly trying to get away from the three champs per division thing.
I'm betting that's not what they do in this situation.

Really hoping Wlad isn't interested in paying sanctioning fees for the WBA super title if he's not fighting Fury.
Let that title stay vacant so that Browne vs Oquendo can be for the top WBA belt

Boxrec entertainment best case scenario: Browne beats Oquendo via questionable decision...............Wilder never fights Povetkin due to anything(doesn't matter as long the Povetkin fight goes away)............next summer we get a Wilder vs Browne unification fight.
Multiple intense butthurt meltdowns would happen on these forums.

[DA GOOSE]

Looking at the above WBA rankings, where Lucas Browne is listed at #5, and factoring in Tyson Fury's withdrawn from his world title defence against Wladmir Klitschko, Browne might just find himself in the right place at the right time.

With a cloud hanging over Tyson Fury's return to the ring, the WBA could potentially at some point declare their title vacant. This would automatically raise Lucas Browne's stocks and the potential for him to meet someone for the full title should he get past Fres Oquendo.

If the WBA did declare the title vacant, Wlad would have to be in one corner. But that's probably where the certainties end. Ortiz and Ustinov are obviously well placed to be in the other. But who could foresee what other twists and turns might be in stall - particularly with the name David Haye currently at #6.

If Fury is stripped these are the following scenarios (according to this article anyway).

http://boxing-kingdom.blogspot.com.au/2 ... hko-2.html


Friday, 23 September 2016




Tyson Fury Mental Health Issues & Wladimir Klitschko vs David Haye 2




In the past few hours Tyson Fury has withdrawn from the Wladimir Klitschko rematch due to mental health issues. We would like to express our support and wishes for Tyson to make a fast recovery. Tyson has produced troubled quotes over the past year especially in the face off for the rematch on UK TV and the boxing community probably should have reacted quicker. Spare a thought for Fury’s team. It must have been frustrating, unsure if pulling Tyson out was the right thing to do up until when they were forced to. Hopefully we see Tyson back in the ring in 2018. If we don’t, he can always say he’s been Heavyweight champion of the world.




Now the Heavyweight division will open up.




We will likely see WBA & WBO titles being vacated and the following fights can occur:




Wladimir: Being a former champion and having such a high ranking, Wlad will have the first option to pursue the vacant titles. Wlad will probably be able to fight Ustinov for the WBA full title or Haye for the WBO full title. Wlad will likely pursue Haye and the rematch will probably go ahead In Germany.




As for the WBA. Browne is facing Oquendo. Ortiz is out with contract issues and he missed a deadline for the Ustinov bout. So we predict Ustinov will be allowed to face the winner of Browne vs Oquendo for the full title. He may also fight someone else for the full title but then be mandated to fight the Browne vs Oquendo winner immediately after.




This does lead to some fun match ups. The Heavyweight division is stacked with talent.

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Boxrec entertainment best case scenario: Browne beats Oquendo via questionable decision...............Wilder never fights Povetkin due to anything(doesn't matter as long the Povetkin fight goes away)............next summer we get a Wilder vs Browne unification fight.
Multiple intense butthurt meltdowns would happen on these forums.

[DA GOOSE]

In the past if a "WBA super champ" retired or vacated nobody fought for the "super" title, the guy holding the "regular" title became THE champion of the wba.
The WBA is supposedly trying to get away from the three champs per division thing.
I'm betting that's not what they do in this situation.

Really hoping Wlad isn't interested in paying sanctioning fees for the WBA super title if he's not fighting Fury.
Let that title stay vacant so that Browne vs Oquendo can be for the top WBA belt

Boxrec entertainment best case scenario: Browne beats Oquendo via questionable decision...............Wilder never fights Povetkin due to anything(doesn't matter as long the Povetkin fight goes away)............next summer we get a Wilder vs Browne unification fight.
Multiple intense butthurt meltdowns would happen on these forums.

Wlad may go the WBO route against Haye(according to the article I posted above). As an Aussie would love to see your scenario come about with a Wilder- Browne unification fight.

[Perseus]

I hope it happens just for entertainment value.
The Wilder watchers lose their minds every time he goes near the ring.

[Like a Boss]

The WBA gave Browne and Oquendo 30 days to get organised to meet inside 120 days - back in the first week of September - so the clock is ticking on that.

In the mean time, the WBA have joined the WBO in giving Tyson Fury 10 days to show why he shouldn't be stripped. So a window of opportunity may well open for Browne if he can get the job done on Oquendo.