It seems to be widely expected the IBF will call their mandatory at heavyweight following Fury - Usyk. As it is understood there is a rematch clause in the Fury - Usyk contract the title is expected to become vacant. This is unsatisfactory for a number of reasons.
Boxing fans should petition the IBF and request that for the good of boxing and its most important division, the Fury - Usyk winner should be given a reasonable time frame to organise a rematch and then commit to fighting their IBF mandatory.
To those who don't wish to see Anthony Joshua given the opportunity to fight for a vacant belt, there is surely an added motivation here.
Could it work? Maybe some media would get on board and the IBF would cave to fan pressure.
Boxing fans should petition the IBF and request that for the good of boxing and its most important division, the Fury - Usyk winner should be given a reasonable time frame to organise a rematch and then commit to fighting their IBF mandatory.
To those who don't wish to see Anthony Joshua given the opportunity to fight for a vacant belt, there is surely an added motivation here.
Could it work? Maybe some media would get on board and the IBF would cave to fan pressure.
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