Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
September WBC bout on the cards
Ajose Olusegun, the WBC mandatory challenger in the light-welterweight
division, is set to accept an offer to fight tough Argentinian Lucas Matthysse
for the interim title after awaiting his chance for almost year.
The 32 year-old Nigerian, who based himself in the UK, defeated
Ali Chebah in a final eliminator last September and had seemingly been
overlooked by the WBC as Erik Morales and Danny Garcia avoided the unbeaten
fighter.
“I don't have to wait for Garcia if he is running scared and
doesn't want to fight me. I just want to fight for the title be it
against Matthysse for the interim WBC belt,” Olusegun told
World Boxing News.
The fight with Matthysse is now set to take place in the
United States this fall, with the winner then expected to either challenge
champion Danny Garcia or be elevated to full champion if the American vacates
and keeps the WBA version.
Matthysse, 29, impressively dispatched of three-weight
champion Humberto Soto, albeit with a healthy weight advantage last time out
and boasts 29 stoppages in 31 of his professional contests so far.
A venue is expected to be announced soon alongside the official
announcement, with the bout touted to take place on September 8.