International Boxing Federation [IBF] News

The latest International Boxing Federation [IBF] news.

Hrgovic vs Dubois possible for IBF title as Joshua fumbles

March 23, 2024

Anthony Joshua cannot wait for his mandated shot with the WBC if the Briton is to fight for the chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion. World Boxing News has been informed twice this week… Hrgovic vs Dubois possible for IBF title as Joshua fumbles

Jermell Charlo loses every 154lb world title belt he once held

March 2, 2024

Jermell Charlo no longer holds any of his undisputed super welterweight titles after he decided to face Canelo Alvarez in September. Charlo had mandatories stacking up before the fall 2023 clash with Canelo. However, the… Jermell Charlo loses every 154lb world title belt he once held

Cruiserweight becomes mandatory for his own title in total farce

January 15, 2024

Former cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetai is set to become mandatory for his own title after being stripped of it less than a month ago by the IBF. The Australian lost his red belt after… Cruiserweight becomes mandatory for his own title in total farce

IBF make decision on cruiserweight title after Jai Opetaia vacates

December 18, 2023

The IBF revealed its next stage for their cruiserweight title after Jai Opetaia decided to vacate it rather than face Mairis Briedis next. Opetaia was given an ultimatum by the IBF to face the mandatory… IBF make decision on cruiserweight title after Jai Opetaia vacates

World champion chooses $680,000 Saudi paycheck over IBF title

December 11, 2023

World cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will vacant his IBF title rather than forfeit a mammoth paycheck for two fights in Saudi Arabia. According to figures being bandied around in Australia, Opetaia is set to rake… World champion chooses $680,000 Saudi paycheck over IBF title

Terence Crawford rips IBF, open to Spence rematch weight rise

November 22, 2023

Terence Crawford reacted sternly to the IBF stripping him of his title and aired a surprising update on an Errol Spence Jr. rematch. “Bud” made it clear that Spence was next in his mind after… Terence Crawford rips IBF, open to Spence rematch weight rise

Inactive Deontay Wilder dumped from boxing rankings

November 11, 2023

Deontay Wilder no longer has the opportunity to fight for a version of the heavyweight title after being dropped from the ratings. One of the four major organizations, the International Boxing Federation, is the first… Inactive Deontay Wilder dumped from boxing rankings

Floyd Mayweather belt aims to trump WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA titles

April 22, 2023

Floyd Mayweather is set to release his own sanctioning title belt to overhaul the sport’s current plight for the better. The boxing legend revealed his plans in an honest take on the current state of… Floyd Mayweather belt aims to trump WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA titles

Anthony Joshua closes in on IBF title offer versus Filip Hrgovic

February 24, 2023

Anthony Joshua is on the verge of receiving an offer to fight Filip Hrgovic as the next contender in line for a crack at the interim IBF title. As World Boxing News reported first, AJ… Anthony Joshua closes in on IBF title offer versus Filip Hrgovic

Heavyweight hold-up as massive queue forms behind Fury vs Usyk

January 21, 2023

The world’s heavyweight championship is becoming cluttered as the top two, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, continue to negotiate. Fury and Usyk remain locked in talks for a massive undisputed battle in the late spring,… Heavyweight hold-up as massive queue forms behind Fury vs Usyk

Anthony Joshua set for summer three-time heavyweight title shot

January 19, 2023

World Boxing News understands that Anthony Joshua could land a shot at the IBF heavyweight title he first one in 2016 as quickly as the summer. In the coming months, the former two-time world champion… Anthony Joshua set for summer three-time heavyweight title shot

Joe Cordina sought second mandatory delay, IBF stripped title

October 4, 2022

Joe Cordina provided a photograph of his injury on Tuesday as the IBF ruled his hard-earned super-featherweight title was now vacant. Details began to emerge from the side of the Welshman as the International Boxing… Joe Cordina sought second mandatory delay, IBF stripped title

War erupts as Josh Buatsi stiffs Jean Pascal, citing VADA issue

September 22, 2022

This week, a massive explosion hit social media as Josh Buatsi pulled the plug on an IBF light heavyweight eliminator with Jean Pascal. Using Pascal’s past misdemeanors as cause for concern, and rightly so, Buatsi… War erupts as Josh Buatsi stiffs Jean Pascal, citing VADA issue

Boxing’s four sanctioning bodies to unify for the good of the sport

October 29, 2021

The four major boxing organizations met up just days after World Boxing News reinstated the World Boxing Association. Figureheads from the WBC, WBO, and IBF met with the WBA to discuss how the sport could… Boxing’s four sanctioning bodies to unify for the good of the sport

Joshua warned of legal IBF repercussions in Fury pursuit

September 10, 2020

Kubrat Pulev’s co-promoter and right-hand man Ivaylo Gotzev has responded to whether there is a chance that Anthony Joshua and Matchroom might skip their scheduled battle. Rumors are rife Joshua will try to go straight… Joshua warned of legal IBF repercussions in Fury pursuit

IBF release video of 2020 Awards for 2019 winners

June 10, 2020

During the IBF Annual Convention, we host our Awards Dinner to honor our award recipients from the previous year. Prior to Covid-19 becoming a pandemic and basically shutting down the world to slow the spread,… IBF release video of 2020 Awards for 2019 winners