Devin Haney's world title up for grabs will he recovers from surgery
On December 13, 2019, the World Boxing Council Board of Governors voted in favor of granting Devin Haney the status of champion in recess, allowing him to recover from a recent injury on his right shoulder.
Haney was injured in his fight against Alfredo Santiago on November 9, which was the first defense of the lightweight title.
A period free of negotiations is ordered for Dominican Javier Fortuna and Briton Luke Campbell to contest the vacant title of the WBC. If an agreement is not reached, a purse bid will be held on January 3, 2020.
