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3w ago

Ajagba Withdraws From IBF Eliminator; Moses Itauma Next in Line to Face Frank Sanchez

Ajagba’s exit triggers a rankings reshuffle that elevates Itauma into position for a fast‑tracked IBF final eliminator.

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Overview

  • IBF had ordered Frank Sanchez vs Efe Ajagba as a final eliminator to decide its mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk.
  • Ajagba declined the bout after a purse bid won by PBC at $302,000 over Top Rank’s $210,000, a deal reported to split 60–40 in his favor.
  • Following the withdrawal, Ajagba will be removed from the IBF top 15 as the sanctioning body moves down its list to secure a new opponent for Sanchez.
  • Moses Itauma, ranked No.5 by the IBF, is the next eligible contender and is expected to be offered the eliminator, though he also holds the WBO No.1 spot and a strong WBA ranking.
  • Itauma’s camp is weighing options that include a reported December 13 bout in Manchester against a top‑10 opponent, and any eliminator win would not guarantee a quick shot at Usyk, who is unlikely to fight again until next year after a WBO mandatory extension.