Interesting. Joe C found himself having to make a similar decision and with the same organization when Robert Stieglitz became his mandatory. Joe chose more North American exposure and money with the popular Manfredo. Smart move. He got Kessler next and became the recognized undisputed super mid champion w/o their trinket.

The twist here is that Carl knows the fight needs to happen with Groves unless he retires. And if he retires well let the public flogging commence. He also knows that's its much bigger down the road and is probably just as big even if Chavez were to beat him. If he's stripped of the title or vacates and Groves gets to fight for it and wins then Groves becomes a paper champion and still needs to settle with Froch. I think the domestic pressure alone will be enough regardless of who they both scrap next.

Personally I just dont see the Chavez fight happening regardless of all the press. His Godfather just died and his family are alumni members. I thought he would challenge Bika before but now that Jose has gone to the other side I think its almost a guarantee.