IBF bidding took place on the eve of a duel where the rival Usik will be determined

Nigerian Effe Azhagba (20–1–1, 14 KO) and Cuba representative Frank Sanchez (25-1, 18 KOs) will conduct a match in which the applicant will be determined for the title of IBF.

The winner of this confrontation will be a compulsory rival for Ukrainian Alexander Usik, who is a champion according to the International Boxing Federation (IBF).

Boxer teams could not agree on the distribution of the prize fund for a long time, so the fate of the future match had to be decided at promotional auctions.

Sampson Boxing promoter offered more than his competitor Carl Moretti (Top Rank) – $ 302,000 against $ 210,000.

This means that Azhagba will receive 60% of this amount, the rest of the money will get Sanchez. It should be noted that Usik may refuse to go to the ring against Azhagba or Sanchez, but in this case you will have to leave the IBF belt vacant.

IBF HAD PURSE BID TODAY FOR Final Heavyweight Eliminator, Efe Ajabga-Fank Sanchez. @Sampsonboxing won at $ 302k, @carlmoretti, bidding for @trboxing bid $ 210k. 60-40 Split in Ajagba Favor. “Both of US Overbid & Now I’M Off to Baltusrol Golf Club to Play 18,” Moretti Said. #boxing

– Dan Rafael (@Danrafael1) August 26, 2025