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Mikaelian’s Title in Jeopardy | Boxing News
Noel Mikaelian’s WBC cruiserweight title hangs in the balance as the organization names David Benavidez as his mandatory challenger, forcing him into a high-stakes dilemma. Scheduled to fight Jai Opetaia on September 12th, Mikaelian claims he never received a contract after agreeing to face Benavidez — and waited over 60 days before moving forward with Opetaia due to promoter delays. He argues the designation is unfair since Benavidez is already a champion elsewhere, and questions why he’d be stripped for taking a major draw. If stripped, the title could become vacant or go to a Benavidez vs…
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