Glowacki Weighs Options Following WBC Ruling For Makabu Fight
By
Jake Donovan
Published On Thu Oct 24, 2019, 07:38 AM EDT
Krzysztof Glowacki was always going to fight for a title in his next fight, but is now blessed with a good problem to have.
A declaration from the World Boxing Council (WBC) annual convention placed the former two-time cruiserweight titlist in position to challenge for its title if he so chooses. Wednesday’s session covered—among other topics—ratings updates and mandatory title fight status.
The WBC cruiserweight title is currently vacant, with Glowacki (31-2, 19KOs) just one spot below Ilunga ‘Junior’ Makabu (26-2, 24KOs) as the sanctioning body’s two highest ranked contenders. A request for a vacant title fight was approved by the WBC, though whether it ultimately materializes depends on which side you ask.
Makabu’s manager, Tarik Saadi confirmed to BoxingScene.com their intention to move forward with such a fight. The well-traveled Congolese knockout artist holds the WBC “Silver” title, which he maintained following a 12-round points win over previously unbeaten Aleksei Pepin this past August on the road in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Poland’s Glowacki is receptive to the ideal of such a fight but also has his share of options.
The all-action southpaw is already due the winner of the forthcoming World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) cruiserweight tournament final round matchup between Mairis Briedis and Yunier Dorticos.
Briedis scored a controversial 3rd round knockout of Glowacki in their clash this past June, a fight marred by the poor officiating job by referee Robert Byrd, who lost control of the bout. Round two featured blatant fouls by both boxers, with the round extending nearly 20 seconds after the bell which also included Briedis flooring Glowacki for the second time in the frame.
The fight was reviewed in full by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), whose title was at stake. While the official verdict was upheld, the Puerto Rico-based organization mandated that the winner of Briedis-Dorticos will have 120 days to defend versus Glowacki.
A date has yet to be assigned to the WBSS tournament finale, though. A fight with Makabu would disqualify any chance to enforce such mandatory title status, although it would allow Gowacki to remain active and—with a win—put him in a great position to challenge the WBSS winner in a unification bout in 2020.
Representatives from Glowacki’s team declined comment on the WBC ruling, other than to confirm consideration for the current offer.