In a developing story, on Friday evening, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) has withdrawn its sanctioning of Sunday’s Cruiserweight championship bout between its champion Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton. The decision comes following Zuffa Boxing’s, who will be promoting the bout, refusal to acknowledge independent sanctioning organizations or outside promoters, choosing instead to have their own championships and rankings in house.
While the latter represents a subject that will have ramifications and possible litigation between the promoter and independent sanctioning organizations as well as outside promoters, the IBF’s decision, in essence strips the undefeated Opetaia of the IBF World Cruiserweight championship regardless of the outcome of Sunday’s contest. The bout, however, will go forward as scheduled with the vacant Zuffa Boxing World Cruiserweight title on the line. The bout, which will headline Zuffa Boxing 04 can be seen here in the United States on digital subscription general entertainment network beginning at 5:30PM ET/2:30PM PT. (*North American Times Only. Card and Start Times Subject to Change.*) We will keep readers updated on developments as they become available.
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