Moses Itauma Declines IBF Eliminator Against Frank Sanchez as Offer Goes to Richard Torrez Jr
Frank Sanchez remains ready as the IBF seeks a new opponent to determine its mandatory challenger.
Overview
- The IBF has moved to offer the Sanchez eliminator to American Olympic silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr after Itauma turned it down.
- Torrez has yet to agree terms for the bout, while Sanchez has told the IBF he is available, according to co-manager Mike Borao.
- The winner of the ordered eliminator would become the IBF mandatory challenger to undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.
- Efe Ajagba previously passed on facing Sanchez, triggering the IBF’s slide down its rankings to identify a willing contender.
- Itauma, an unbeaten 20-year-old and the WBO No. 1 at 13-0, recently stopped Dillian Whyte, as Usyk’s team says the champion is recuperating and evaluating options for his next defense.