In a purse bid held on Friday, the WBC conducted a purse bid for a mandatory fight between the WBC flyweight champion Ricardo Sandoval and interim champion Galal Yafai. The session was presided over by WBC Vice President Alberto León, with the participation of Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. On behalf of Yafai, Matchroom Boxing secured the promotional rights to the fight with a bid of $625,000. Matchroom topped Golden Boy Promotions who presented a proposal of $411,000. 

 

The WBC will apply its innovative rule for mandatory fights in this contest. Under this regulation, 90% of the total purse ($562,500) will be divided between both boxers according to the corresponding percentages. The remaining 10% ($62,500) will be reserved as a special bonus for the winner of the fight. The official date and venue for this showdown will be announced by Matchroom in the coming weeks.