Souleymane Cissokho Protests WBC Decision

The WBC has faced criticism for its handling of the welterweight title, allowing Mario Barrios to potentially defend against Ryan Garcia, who lacks recent victories in the division, while also mandating that the winner fight Conor Benn, who hasn’t won in nearly four years. Souleymane Cissokho, the “silver” titlist, is advocating for his shot after a win against Egidijus Kavaliauskas and has lodged a complaint with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman. This situation highlights ongoing issues of favoritism within the organization. Cissokho’s efforts may inspire others affected by the WBC’s decisions to speak out.

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