The IBF champion, Jai Opetaia, is widely regarded as the best fighter in the division so no harm done there. However, his leading contender is a 39-year-old Turkish-born German called Huseyin Cinkara.

A month later, Usyk vacated the same IBF [International Boxing Federation] belt he successfully defended that night. It is now in the possession of Daniel Dubois, who made a successful first ...

Bivol's legal team have sent a request to the IBF - and boxing's other governing bodies - for a rematch after Saturday's controversial split-decision defeat to new undisputed light-heavyweight ...

Jaron "Boots" Ennis successfully defended his International Boxing Federation welterweight crown on Saturday, defeating Ukraine's Karen Chukhadzhian by unanimous decision. A bruising battle at ...

Maybe it’s the same thing in the legacy sport of boxing – if we can achieve an undisputed champion in every division once every four years, that’s the best we can hope for. The IBF’s ...

However, esteemed boxing journalist Keith Idec reports that the IBF has ordered overdue mandatory Eifert to face Beterbiev next. The 13-1 German boxer earned his status by defeating a 40-year-old ...

Dmitry Bivol suffered a first loss in 24 pro bouts as Artur Beterbiev extended his unbeaten run to 21 wins Artur Beterbiev has been ordered to defend his IBF light-heavyweight title against the ...

but one that crowned the first undisputed light heavyweight champion of boxing's modern "four-belt era." Should the IBF continue their demand for Beterbiev's initial defense to come against Eifert ...

The light heavyweight division is experiencing a vital moment as the International Boxing Federation (IBF) has instructed Artur Beterbiev to defend his undisputed championship against Germany's ...