IBF steps back as Opetaia-Glanton bout becomes unsanctioned amid undisputed chase
TL;DR
The IBF withdrew sanction for Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton, making Sunday’s bout an unsanctioned contest even though the Ring Magazine title and the new Zuffa cruiserweight belt remain involved; the IBF title could be vacated if the fight proceeds without sanctioning, opening a path to a vacant title for contenders like Billam-Smith or Masson, while Opetaia’s goal of undisputed status continues to hinge on future unifications and defenses.
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