The sanctioning body had permitted Pulev to make a voluntary defense after he claimed the title from Mahmoud Charr last December but, due to the Bulgarian veteran’s failure to organise such a contest within a reasonable period, the WBA opted to enforce the fight with Itauma, their No. 1 contender. In the initial order, the WBA stated that the teams of Pulev and Itauma had until November 14 to strike a deal before it was put out to purse bids.
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