WBA orders Akhmadaliev-Gonzalez purse bid 

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WBA orders Akhmadaliev-Gonzalez purse bid 
WBA approved the creation of the super cruiserweight division

WBA orders Akhmadaliev-Gonzalez purse bid 

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WBA orders Akhmadaliev-Gonzalez purse bid 
WBA approved the creation of the super cruiserweight division

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the purse bid for the super bantamweight world eliminator bout between Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Kevin Gonzalez, which will take place on October 9 in Houston, Texas. 

After the period of negotiations was completed without the parties reaching an agreement, the pioneer organization decided to call the bidding, which will be directed by the World Championships Committee vice chairman, Julio Thyme from Panama. 

The bidding will be conducted under WBA rules and the purse split will be 50% for each fighter, while the minimum amount to participate will be US$ 80,000.00.

Akhmadaliev is ranked No. 1 at 122 pounds and a former world champion, while Gonzalez is ranked No. 2. The two must fight to determine the next challenger for the title, which is currently held by Marlon Tapales.


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