article_snippet.sent: Richar Abril has been elevated to ‘champion in recess’ with Darleys Perez declared the full champion of the lightweight division.
article_snippet.sent: Richar Abril was initially forced to withdraw from Darleys Perez title defence against Derry Mathews in March after coming down with dengue fever from a mosquito bite and Darleys Perez withdrew again this week as Darleys Perez is still reeling from the after-effects of the virus that has left Darleys Perez unable to train.
article_snippet.sent: Derry Mathews expressed Derry Mathews disappointment at losing out on a title shot with Abril, who was twice forced to withdraw through illness .
article_snippet.sent: In ’m absence WBA lightweight champion Abril (right) has been elevated to ’mchampion in recess’
highlights_snippet.sent: Derry Mathews was set to face Richar Abril, who was forced to withdraw through illness .
  