BoxingScene was unable to confirm that detail, as WBC officials were not available to return a message given the time difference in Thailand. That said, it would mark an unfair development for Canizales, given the travel issues beyond his control along with the fact that bout was a voluntary title defense. Niyomtrong is a top-rated contender at strawweight, where he held the WBA title for more than eight years. However, he is not Canizales’ mandatory.
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