World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  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 dis...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Mandatory challenger adamant he gets his shot The WBC’s number one light-welterweight contender Ajose Olusegun has revealed to World Boxing News that a purse bid is to be held on Friday for his ordered world title shot against champion Danny Garcia. The 32 year-old, who defeated Ali Chebah in September to make himself the mandatory WBC challenger, has been patiently awaiting the nod from the World Boxing Council and is hoping that all will be settled by the end of the week. “I am getting nearer to getting the shot at the title because the WBC has ordered a purse bid for the fight which is to be held in Mexico city this Friday - so in that aspect, yes I'm closer to my goal of becoming world champion,” Olusegun told World Boxing News. Reports that newly-crowned champion Danny Garcia could be ready for a potential three-belt unification with Amir Khan have angered the 30-0 contender and Olusegun has no intention of allowing the bout to go ahead. ...