By Per Ake Persson
Robert Helenius (22-0) has relinquished the EBU heavyweight title to concentrate on a possible world title shot.
A purse bid hearing for Helenius vs Chisora II was set for tomorrow (Jan 21) but has since been canceled.
Mandatory challenger is Dereck Chisora (25-5) will now face the highest available contender for the now vacant title.
In the EBU ratings Wladimir Klitshko is # 1 and Alexander Povetkin is # 2 but neither is available.
However, at # 3 is Anthony Joshua (15-0) and he might be very interested in a showdown vs Chisora.
Should that no materialize, the number four-rated contender is Kubrat Pulev, who - like Chisora - is promoted by Team Sauerland.
As for Helenius, his next fight will come in April against a yet to be named opponent, though one in which his handlers insist will be a notable heavyweight.
