Latest updates from the IBO
All the latest news from the independent International Boxing Organization reported right here
The International Boxing Organization have released their latest monthly newsletter, consisting of all the newest stories surrounding the respected independent governing body in boxing, a list of all the upcoming IBO title fights and more.
Heavyweight
IBO World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is training in the Ukraine while former champion Anthony Joshua continues to train in Dubai with different coaches, reportedly set to replace long-term trainer Rob McCracken following a second professional career defeat.
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is working on the rematch for late April.
Super Middleweight
Former World champion Felix Sturm is back in the gym with the focus on an IBO eliminator with IBO IC champion Istvan Szili with hopes to challenge newest champion Lerrone "SnipertheBoss" Richards in the Spring of 2022.
Middleweight
The Show Must Go On – IBO World Middelweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin is looking for an April 30th replacement date for his fight with Ryota Murata.
Super Welterweight
IBO World Super Welterweight champion Hannah Rankin will make her maiden world title defense this April in Scotland.
IBO Intercontinental champion Wade Ryan faces Dennis Hogan in a final eliminator down under in Australia on March 5th for a chance to fight for the IBO World Super Welterweight title.
Lightweight
IBO World Lightweight champion Kali Reis is looking to become Undisputed in 2022 when she takes on former undefeated IBO champion Chantelle Cameron for all the marbles.
The Cinderella story continues for Maxi Hughes as he makes his first IBO World Lightweight defense on the Josh Warrington vs Kiko Martinez card on March 24th in Leeds. The opponent for 'Maximus' is yet to be confirmed.
Super Featherweight
IBO World Super Featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner signed with Matchroom Boxing in December, so expect a title defense soon. The 27 year old is eyeing a massive year in 2022 and has made no secret of her targets – to unify and become undisputed at 130lbs, putting both IBF and WBO champion Mikaela Mayer and WBA ruler Hyun Mi Choi on notice.
She said: “2021 was definitely a breakthrough year for me. I had a great experience working with Matchroom to win the WBC and IBO World titles in the UK. Signing this deal with them puts me in a position to achieve my next goal of becoming Undisputed at 130 pounds. Being on top is to stay on top and continue being the athlete I know I am.
“Have no doubt I am the top dog in my weight class and it's only a matter of time before I have all the belts to prove it. Nobody is going to stand in my way. I’ve worked very hard to stay and make my mark. I will continue making history in the sport of boxing.”
Upcoming IBO World Title Fights
March 5th
IBO Super Welterweight Final Eliminator (Australia)
Wade Ryan (Australia) vs Dennis Hogan (Ireland)
March 24th
IBO World Lightweight (UK)
Maxi Hughes (UK) vs TBA
March 26th
IBO Super Middleweight Intercontinental and Final Eliminator (Germany)
Istvan Szili (Hungary) vs Felix Sturm (Germany)
TBA: IBO World Super Welterweight (UK)
Hannah Rankin (UK) vs TBA
TBA: IBO World Middleweight (JP)
Gennadiy Golovkin (Kazakhstan) vs Ryota Murata (Japan)
TBA: IBO World Super Lightweight
Kali Reis (USA) vs Chantelle Cameron (UK)
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