IBF instructs leading contenders to discuss Crawford’s vacant title
The IBF issued a statement concerning the super middleweight category within its rankings: The International Boxing Federation (IBF) received formal notification on December 23 that Terence Crawford has decided to retire from boxing, thereby vacating the IBF super middleweight title. Crawford’s contributions to the sport are significant, and the IBF takes pride in having him as our champion. His legacy, characterized by commitment and relentless ambition for excellence, will motivate numerous fighters for years to come. We extend our congratulations to Terence Crawford on his remarkable and outstanding career and wish him all the best in his future pursuits. The IBF will move forward by requesting the availability of and directing the top two available contenders in the IBF super middleweight rankings to negotiate for the now vacant title. The most recent ratings as of late November, prior to Crawford’s retirement: Post navigation
Published: 2025-12-24 15:46:00
source: fightnews.com
