I sent an email to the editors of Ring Magazine (comeoutwriting@yahoo) asking if the upcoming fight between ring rated #2 & #3 rated Glen Johnson & Chad Dawson be for the vacant Light Heavyweight title? At the time of the fight #1 rated Hopkins will not have fought in 13+ months and as per your bylaws any fighter baring injuries having not fought in a year with no scheduled fights is removed from the ranking.

they responded - If Hopkins does not sign for a light heavyweight fight within a few days of October 18, he will be dropped from the rankings.