Dorticos-Briedis WBSS finals bout cancelled

Breaking News / Press Release

15/04/2020

Dorticos-Briedis WBSS finals bout cancelled

The IBF cruiserweight championship bout, which was scheduled to have Yuniel Dorticos defend against former title holder Mairis Briedis in what would have been a World Boxing Super Series finals bout, has been cancelled, according to tournament organizer Comosa. The finals of the eight-man tournament was scheduled for May 16th in Briedis' hometown of RIga, Latvia. Unlike most boxing press releases, Comosa  was silent about the possibility of rescheduling. Comosa's press release said, "WBSS is monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation. Under the current circumstances, a feasible date for the WBSS cruiserweight final between Mairis Briedis and Yuniel Dorticos is out of reach. The final was originally scheduled to take place on March 21st in Riga, and then rearranged for May 16th due to the spreading of COVID-19 – in line with the measures put in effect by the Latvian government to contain the disease. On April 7th, the Latvian government extended the state of emergency and the containment measures until at least May 12th. Our top priority is to protect the health and safety of the boxers, fans, officials, and staff involved in the World Boxing Super Series. WBSS will inform further as the situation develops."