IBF orders Moses Itauma to fight Frank Sanchez for heavyweight title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Moses Itauma has been ordered to face Frank Sanchez for the vacant IBF heavyweight title after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his belts. The IBF's directive gives both fighters until July 29 to negotiate terms for the bout, or purse bids will be initiated. Itauma, undefeated at 14-0, is scheduled to fight Filip Hrgovic on August 29, which may complicate the potential matchup with Sanchez. Sanchez, ranked No. 1 by the IBF, secured his ranking with a recent victory over Richard Torrez Jr. Both fighters are considered strong contenders in the heavyweight division.
- •Moses Itauma faces Frank Sanchez for IBF heavyweight title.
- •Both fighters have until July 29 to agree on terms.
- •Itauma is undefeated at 14-0 with 12 KOs.
- •Sanchez recently defeated Richard Torrez Jr. to secure his ranking.
- •Itauma's next fight is set for August 29 against Filip Hrgovic.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Moses Itauma ordered to fight for IBF heavyweight title after Oleksandr Usyk gives up his belts
"Itauma and Frank Sanchez have until July 29 to reach an agreement for the bout or purse bids will be called.
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