Bamba, who had a 19-3 record with 18 knockouts, won all 14 bouts this year by knockout, beating Mexico's Rogelio Medina last weekend in New Jersey to win the WBA Gold Cruiserweight belt.

Benavidez defends the interim WBC light heavyweight title, while Morrell defends the WBA (Regular) belt. Benavidez ... or Artur Beterbiev for undisputed gold. While an opportunity like that ...