IBF Directs Leading Contenders to Discuss Crawford’s Vacant Championship
The IBF issued a statement concerning the situation in the super middleweight category in their rankings: “The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has received formal confirmation on December 23 that Terence Crawford has retired from boxing, thereby giving up the IBF Super Middleweight title. Crawford’s accomplishments in the sport are extraordinary, and the IBF takes pride in having him as our champion. His legacy, characterized by commitment and an unwavering drive for excellence, will motivate many fighters for years ahead. We extend our congratulations to Terence Crawford on an outstanding and remarkable career and wish him success in his future endeavors. The IBF will now seek availability and instruct the two top-ranked contenders in the IBF Super Middleweight standings to negotiate for the now-vacant title.”
The most recent rankings as of late November, prior to Crawford’s retirement:
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Published: 2025-12-23 22:55:00
source: fightnews.com
