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Opetaia vs Glanton Set for Unsanctioned Showdown After IBF Reversal
sports1 month ago

Opetaia vs Glanton Set for Unsanctioned Showdown After IBF Reversal

A planned cruiserweight title bout between Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton for Zuffa Boxing faced a sanctioning setback after the IBF backed away from sanctioning the fight and warned it could strip Opetaia of the IBF cruiserweight title if he competes for Zuffa’s belt, turning the bout into an unsanctioned affair while Opetaia still holds The Ring title. The event goes on at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas with Paramount+ streaming in the US; main card starts at 9 p.m. ET (prelims 6 p.m. ET), and the card features several undercard bouts plus expert predictions that Opetaia remains the favorite.

via USA Today|
#boxing#brandon-glanton#ibf
IBF steps back as Opetaia-Glanton bout becomes unsanctioned amid undisputed chase
sports1 month ago

IBF steps back as Opetaia-Glanton bout becomes unsanctioned amid undisputed chase

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.

via Boxing Scene|
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Usyk Edges Fury, Rematch Hopes High Amid IBF Talks
sports1 year ago

Usyk Edges Fury, Rematch Hopes High Amid IBF Talks

The IBF is considering stripping Oleksandr Usyk of his heavyweight title due to a rematch clause with Tyson Fury, which conflicts with mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic's right to a title fight. The IBF rules allow Usyk to request an exception to keep the belt, but it remains uncertain if he will do so. The situation mirrors a previous case where the IBF stripped Terence Crawford of his welterweight title.

via Boxing Scene|
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