IBF mandates Sturm vs Stevens for mandatory position?

[BHopp]

I think this is interesting to see

the only reason sturm is getting these continued shots is because he is "big" in germany and brings in money, somewhat

[Mikhnienko]

Yea. We don't even know if he's going to continue fighting yet. IMO... just make Stevens/Murray on October.

Berman said he's trying to get a title fight there... highly unlikely and Solimon will most likely try to unify with JCC Jr/Froch being looked at and Cotto/ (Most likely canelo) most likely being looked at.

Stevens is the next highest/willing if Sturm turns down behind Murray

They offered David Lemieux the IBF eliminator before Stevens but Yvon Michelle said Sturm wasn't in their plans. If Sturm doesn't want it Stevens vs Lemieux would be epic.

[Hougigo]

the only reason sturm is getting these continued shots is because he is "big" in germany and brings in money, somewhat

I think half and half... I mean, Bunderage keeps getting shots somehow. Just the IBF I guess

[Hougigo]

@KFZ001 @BoxingVoice_Vic @Showtime_curtis - I believe Sturm has turned this fight down...

— Steve Kim (@stevemaxboxing) June 22, 2014

[kiaba360]

@KFZ001 @BoxingVoice_Vic @Showtime_curtis - I believe Sturm has turned this fight down...

— Steve Kim (@stevemaxboxing) June 22, 2014

So that leaves Stevens vs. Murray/Lemieux/N'Jikam. Will Murray ever travel to the U.S.?

[Hougigo]

So that leaves Stevens vs. Murray/Lemieux/N'Jikam. Will Murray ever travel to the U.S.?

Murray is a maybe
Lemieux already turned it down, probably chasing Quillin
N'Jikam is a huge possibility. Almost got made before and he seems interested in taking the IBF route

[kiaba360]

Murray is a maybe
Lemieux already turned it down, probably chasing Quillin
N'Jikam is a huge possibility. Almost got made before and he seems interested in taking the IBF route

Stevens vs. N'Jikam is a classic styles match-up, would make a good main event.

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— Curtis Stevens (@Showtime_curtis) June 22, 2014

[deanrw]

I don't think we will see Steven's vs Lemieux as Lemieux's promoter is getting sued by Steven's promoter. They will not play nice with each other.

So it will be Steven's vs who knows. They just might say hell with it and make Steven's a mandy for Soliman

[Hougigo]

I don't think we will see Steven's vs Lemieux as Lemieux's promoter is getting sued by Steven's promoter. They will not play nice with each other.

So it will be Steven's vs who knows. They just might say hell with it and make Steven's a mandy for Soliman

Probably go N'Dam or a softy....N'Dam is really into the IBF now that SOlimon won

[BattleAxePurist]

So that leaves Stevens vs. Murray/Lemieux/N'Jikam. Will Murray ever travel to the U.S.?

Murray has visa issues it will be difficult.