Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell: Purse-bid hearing set

The fate of a proposed bout between Ryan Garcia and Luke Campbell for the WBC’s “interim” lightweight title has become murkier.

Negotiations between Garcia and Campbell, which began early last month, have gone nowhere and exceeded a deadline set by the WBC. Thus, the sanctioning body a purse bid hearing for Aug. 11, according to BoxingScene.com.

In other words, whomever is willing to spend the most money after the hearing will promote the fight if the sides can reach an agreement.

Garcia (20-0, 17 KOs), one of the fastes-rising stars in the sport, is promoted by Golden Boy. Matchroom Boxing handles Campbell (20-3, 16 KOs), a two-time title challenger and 2012 Olympic gold medalist.

The fighters can still avoid the purse bid if they can come to terms before the purse bid goes into effect.

The winner of Garcia-Campbell would be expected to face Devin Haney, who holds a secondary WBC title.