WBO orders Stevenson to negotiate with Muratalla in 20 days for mandatory defence

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The bottom line

The WBO has formally ordered Shakur Stevenson and Raymond Muratalla to negotiate by Nov. 16, with purse bids possible; no fight, date or venue is set.

From 5 reports by 4 outlets

Latest WBO notice sets Nov. 16 deadline for Stevenson-Muratalla talks; purse bid possible 2 updates 4 outlets

WBO orders Stevenson to negotiate with Muratalla in 20 days for mandatory defence
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What we know

  • The WBO committee unanimously ordered negotiations between Stevenson and No. 1-rated Raymond Muratalla for the mandatory defence; the written notice dated Oct. 27 gives until Nov. 16 to reach terms.
  • Either side can request a purse bid before the 20-day window ends; failure to agree sends the matter toward purse-bid proceedings.
  • Top Rank petitioned the WBO to name Muratalla mandatory challenger at 140 pounds, as reported by Dan Rafael.
  • No fight agreement, venue, date or purse between Muratalla and Stevenson has been announced.

Reported, not confirmed

  • Muratalla vacated the IBF lightweight title after deciding he could no longer make 135 pounds safely. MiddleEasy
  • Stevenson announced on Oct. 19 that Zuffa Boxing granted his release and that he plans his own promotional company. MiddleEasy
The WBO World Championships Committee has unanimously ordered negotiations between WBO junior welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson and its No. 1-rated contender Raymond Muratalla, the first mandatory defence of Stevenson's title. WBO president Gustavo Olivieri confirmed the decision, which follows Top Rank's reported petition.

The parties have 20 days to reach terms under WBO regulations, and the formal negotiation order notice is still to be issued. Boxing News says Stevenson's immediate options are to face the undefeated Muratalla or vacate the belt.

Muratalla vacated his IBF lightweight title last month. Stevenson, who has signed with and left Zuffa Boxing, has been targeting other fights, including Devin Haney, Gary Antuanne Russell and Manny Pacquiao, according to Boxing News.
 
Summary
The WBO has formally ordered Shakur Stevenson and Raymond Muratalla to negotiate by Nov. 16, with purse bids possible; no fight, date or venue is set.
Key points (one per line)
The WBO issued its written order on Oct. 27, naming Muratalla the mandatory challenger.
Stevenson and Muratalla have until Nov. 16 to agree terms; either side can request a purse bid earlier.
The notice sets no date, venue, broadcaster or purse.
Muratalla vacated the IBF lightweight title.
Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/boxing/raymond-muratalla-top-rank-wbo-petition-shakur-stevenson/
Boxing News | https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/shakur-stevenson-mandatory-ordered/
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/6190d9aa-c4db-430f-b0b4-a13d3db105d3/wbo-orders-shakur-stevenson-defend-140lb-title-raymond-muratalla
Bad Left Hook | https://www.badlefthook.com/boxing-news/119981/ibf-orders-shakur-stevenson-to-face-raymond-muratalla
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/boxing/shakur-stevenson-raymond-muratalla-wbo-order-november16-deadline/
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What they're saying

Rated Contender Raymond… — Gustavo Olivieri, Esq.@OlivieriLawIn the story Re: WBO Jr. Welterweight (140 lbs.) Division Oct 27 · View on X Dan Rafael@DanRafael1In the story NEWS: @trboxing, on behalf of Raymond Muratalla, has written to the @WorldBoxingOrg & formally petitioned for him to be installed as 140 mandatory for @ShakurStevenson. Muratalla meets the needed criteria & is ranked No. 1 by the WBO, not to mention Shakur hasn’t fought for 9… Oct 24 · View on X

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How the story developed

  1. WBO notice sets Nov. 16 deadline for Stevenson-Muratalla talks; purse bid possible MiddleEasy
  2. WBO orders Stevenson-Muratalla negotiations, 20 days to reach terms Boxing News

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