The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has called for a bidding of the light heavyweight world title bout between the champion Dmitry Bivol and his mandatory challenger, Gilberto Ramirez, for next Sunday, August 21, at the Caribe Royale Hotel, in Orlando, Florida, at 3:00 p.m., local time.

After the negotiation period from July 11 to August 10 expired and the parties did not reach an agreement, the pioneer organization made the decision to call for the bidding.

The communication was officially sent to both parties on Thursday, August 11. The minimum amount to participate is US $ 400,000.00, while the split will be 75% for the champion Bivol and 25% for the challenger Ramirez as established by the rules of the body.