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IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic is negotiating his first title defense against Frank Sanchez, planned for Croatia in early 2027.

British boxer Ben Whittaker defeated Conor Wallace by unanimous decision, falling four times in the final moments, and became the IBF title challenger.

Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoven has posted training camp footage, fueling interest in his return to boxing. Saudi official Turki Al-Sheikh is already pushing a fight for him against IBF champion Filip Hrgovic.

Serhiy Derevyanchenko's manager Keith Connolly called the Ukrainian the best boxer in 25 years without a title and stated that the 40-year-old athlete has already returned to training after his loss to Hackett.

IBF mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez responded sharply to Hrgovic, who called a fight with him "uninteresting": the Cuban cites the federation's official decision and demands that the first title defense be made against him.

Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma by technical knockout in the ninth round in London and won the vacant IBF title. The Ring moved the Croatian up to fourth place in the rankings, while the Briton dropped to eighth.

Alexander Usik commented on the social network X about Hrgovic's technical knockout of Itauma in the 9th round, congratulated the Croatian on winning the vacant IBF belt, and supported the Briton after his first career defeat.

34-year-old Croatian Filip Hrgovic knocked out 21-year-old Moses Ituma in the 9th round and won the IBF heavyweight championship belt. For the Briton it was the first defeat of his career, while the Croat earned the title in his 22nd pro fight.

Vasyl Lomachenko continues his preparation for a return to the ring, having sparred with 24-year-old Puerto Rican Jacob Gomez. It is expected that the Ukrainian's next fight will take place in November 2026.

🥊 Usyk left all the belts — who will become the new undisputed champion? 🏆 🔥 Moses Itauma — the main favorite. 21 years old, 14 fights, fight with Hrgovic on August 29. 🥊 Dubois and Kabaël — strong contenders, but with caveats. ⚠️ Fury and Joshua — the twilight of an era? 📉 Contradictions surrounding the WBA Super belt and Sanchez's status. #boxing #usyk #itauma #dubois #fury #sport

IBF sanctioned a fight for the vacant heavyweight belt: Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic will take place on August 29, 2026, in London. The winner will fight contender Frank Sanchez, who was sidelined from the title fight for money. 🥊🇬🇧

🔥 Oleksandr Usyk Confirms: Vasyl Lomachenko is Already in Camp and Preparing for a Return! After announcing his retirement in 2025, the Ukrainian boxer is back in action. Next opponent — Gervonta Davis? 🥊 #Lomachenko #Usyk #Boxing

The IBF has officially removed Oleksandr Usyk from the heavyweight rankings following his voluntary relinquishment of the title. 🥊 The Ukrainian is now absent from the top 15, with Frank Sanchez taking the lead. Karen Chukhadzhan remains the sole Ukrainian representative in the rankings. 🇺🇦📉