Frank Sanchez expects to challenge Moses Itauma for IBF heavyweight title

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Frank Sanchez expects to challenge Moses Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
Summary

Frank Sanchez anticipates facing Moses Itauma for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title after Oleksandr Usyk's recent title relinquishment. Sanchez is currently the IBF's No. 1-ranked contender, positioning him for a shot at the championship. Itauma is scheduled to fight Filip Hrgovic on August 29 in a significant bout that may determine his readiness for a title challenge. Sanchez's manager revealed that a matchup with Itauma could be possible in the near future, although Itauma had previously declined a fight against Sanchez last year. Sanchez recently defeated Richard Torrez Jr., solidifying his contender status.

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  • Sanchez set to challenge for the vacant IBF title.
  • Usyk vacated the IBF, WBA, and WBC titles last week.
  • Itauma faces Hrgovic on August 29.
  • Sanchez defeated Torrez Jr. to become IBF mandatory contender.
  • Itauma had declined a previous fight against Sanchez.
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Frank Sanchez expects to face Britain's unbeaten contender Moses Itauma for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title.

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