Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title will likely be focused by the winner of Frank Sanchez vs Efe Ajagba rematch | Boxing Information
Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title will likely be focused by the winner of Frank Sanchez’s rematch with Efe Ajagba.
The IBF have ordered Sanchez to face Ajagba in an eliminator, with the winner changing into obligatory challenger for the IBF belt which is at present held by Dubois.
Britain’s world champion is at present making ready for an undisputed world title battle towards Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium on July 19.
Derek Chisora had beforehand been named as ‘obligatory challenger’ however his place turned unclear after the IBF initially ordered Sanchez to battle Filip Hrgovic in an eliminator in April.
Frank Sanchez works with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s coach Eddy Reynoso
Hrgovic has since switched his consideration to a David Adeleye battle on the Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte invoice on August 16, opening the door for Ajagba to step in as a substitute.
Sanchez, who floored Ajagba in a dominant factors win in 2021, shares the identical coach as Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and might be a pure selection to look on the undercard of the Mexican star’s tremendous battle towards Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas on September 13.
“I do not get entangled on that facet of the enterprise,” Sanchez informed Sky Sports activities. “I’ve fought on Canelo’s undercard previously. I do not know the place my battle with Ajagba will likely be, however, in fact, it will be much more particular if it was on that card.
“I aspire to be like Canelo, and Canelo vs Crawford it’s the largest battle in boxing. I contemplate myself fortunate to coach with Canelo and share the identical coach in Eddy Reynoso.
“It’s inspiring to look at the extent of dedication and self-discipline Canelo brings to coaching. It’s a nice privilege to be on the identical crew.”
Sanchez needed to bear knee surgical procedure following the only loss on his file to Agit Kabayel, however the absolutely match Cuban is assured he can ship one other dominant victory to impress the influential Turki Alalshikh, who’s planning some main future fights.
“Ajagba has improved as a fighter. It is not going to be straightforward, however when I’m wholesome, I can beat anybody on this planet,” stated Sanchez.
Efe Ajagba battled to a draw with Martin Bakole
“I’ll win towards whoever the IBF places in entrance of me for the No 1 place.
“Turki has elevated the game and given me massive alternatives. The final time I dissatisfied him due to damage, that will not occur once more.”
Sanchez’s co-manager Mike Borao has backed him to win an important conflict with Ajagba, who battled to a draw with Martin Bakole in his final battle in Could.
“Usyk has completed every part there’s to perform,” Borao informed Sky Sports activities. “I can envision him retiring after his subsequent battle with Dubois, making this IBF eliminator majorly vital.
“Frank was injured in his sole loss. He’s wholesome and can turn out to be the primary Cuban heavyweight champion.”