Former WBC mild welterweight champion Alberto Puello is upset with the WBC as a result of he’s being blocked from utilizing his rematch clause to struggle Subriel Matias once more after shedding his title to him in a voluntary protection on July twelfth by a detailed determination in Queens, New York.
WBC Obstructs Puello Rematch
With this being a voluntary protection and Puello (24-1, 10 KOs) having a rematch clause, he’s supposed to have the ability to get an instantaneous rematch. Nonetheless, the issue is that the WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman, already ordered the brand new WBC champion Matias (23-2, 22 KOs) to defend in opposition to obligatory challenger Dalton Smith. These two are combating on November twenty second in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
There’s not a lot Puello can do however look ahead to the smoke to clear from the Matias vs. Smith struggle, and push to struggle the winner. It’d work in Puello’s favor if Smith wins. It might doubtlessly be a much bigger struggle in opposition to him than a rematch with Matias.
Puello appeared to have executed greater than sufficient to defeat Matias of their struggle on July twelfth on the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. The judges favored the stress that Matias was placing on him.
Puello Seeks Title Rematch
“I gave Matias the chance for the World Title. I’m satisfied that he received the struggle, though the judges scored it in another way. We’ve got a rematch clause, however they’re obstructing its execution. I remind @wbcmoro that I just lately complied with the obligatory requirement,” stated Alberto Puello on X.
“Alberto Puello claims his proper to a rematch in opposition to Subriel Matías as soon as once more, the issue stays that Mauricio Suleiman had already ordered, per week earlier than their first struggle in NY, that the winner should face the British Dalton Smith. With a contractual rapid rematch and a struggle ordered by the group, every part is in limbo,” stated Carlos Linares on X.
Boxing Information | Alberto Puello’s Rematch Clause Blocked: Former WBC Champion Denied Instant Bout After Shut Loss to Subriel Matias