The WBO has designated Puerto Rico's undefeated Xander Zayas as its mandatory challenger in the junior middleweight division, stating "Champion Sebastian Fundora must fulfill his WBO mandatory title defense obligation in his next bout against Zayas. Failure to do so will result in [the WBO Cjhampionship] Committee proceeding in accordance with WBO rules and regulations. Fundora will not be permitted any intervening bout, the two teams shall commence negotiation immediately to fulfill the title defense pursuing to the WBO rules. They have 20 days to reach an agreement after which a per proceeding will be ordered. If no agreement is reached. The minimum bid under WBO rules is $200,000." Fundora also holds the WBC title, so he has leverage to decline to fight Zayas and still remain WBC champion.