The IBF has officially sanctioned Al Sabaupan (18-0-1, 13KOs) vs. Marvin Quintero (24-3, 20KOs) as a lightweight eliminator for the "number one" ranking position. The fight takes place on April 21 at Unidad Deportiva Centenario in Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico. The winner falls in line to challenge the current lightweight champion of the International Boxing Federation, Mexico's Miguel Vazquez.