Efe Ajagba is because of combat Frank Sanchez to determine the necessary challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s IBF heavyweight world title.
The Ajagba vs Sanchez ultimate eliminator went to purse bids with promoters Sampson Boxing successful the correct to stage the bout.
A date although remains to be to be set for that ultimate eliminator, and past that there isn’t a timeframe but for when the Ajagba-Sanchez victor would get a shot on the world title.
That would create a gap for former unified champion Anthony Joshua to combat his manner again into world title competition.
Ajagba should field Sanchez by November 24 to earn the necessary shot on the IBF belt and if that combat falls by Joshua is essentially the most extremely ranked heavyweight within the IBF scores after Ajagba, Sanchez and Derek Chisora.
He could be a number one candidate to step in to combat in an eliminator, or maybe even for an Interim title or vacant world championship.
The IBF is without doubt one of the 4 main world titles that Ukrainian legend Oleksandr Usyk at the moment holds.
There may be as but no timeframe on when the Ajagba-Sanchez winner would get to problem for the IBF belt as Usyk has solely simply boxed, knocking out Daniel Dubois final month, and his subsequent necessary defence could be for the WBO belt anyway.
New Zealand’s Joseph Parker is the necessary challenger for the WBO title however that may very well be topic to delay as Usyk’s crew have requested an extension for these combat negotiations as a result of damage.
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Check out the highlights from Oleksandr Usyk’s spectacular knockout victory in opposition to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium
“The champion has earned the chance to let his body recover from the effects of a punishing training regime and from injuries that are often invisible to the outside world. And, ultimately, simply to rest and spend time with his family,” Sergey Lapin, director of Usyk’s crew and CEO of Able to Battle, beforehand stated.
“Most importantly: he has earned the right to choose his own future – and to take the time he needs to make that decision. So, guys, don’t push the horses.”
However whereas Usyk recuperates, bold heavyweights will nonetheless need huge fights.
Joshua hasn’t boxed since his defeat to Dubois final 12 months. A pure combat for him could be one with long-time rival Tyson Fury. However Fury has reiterated his dedication to remain retired. That leaves Joshua as probably the most high-profile heavyweights nonetheless energetic within the sport and, with the division in flux, he shall be effectively positioned to grab alternatives.
