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Lightweight · Announcement · First reported: 7 Sept, 23:21 · Allboxing

IBF orders Andy Cruz vs Artur Subkhankulov for vacant lightweight title

The IBF has ordered a bout for the vacant lightweight title between Cuban Andy Cruz and Russian Artur Subkhankulov. Representatives of the boxers must reach an agreement by October 7, otherwise purse bids will be held. Cruz has a record of 7-1 with 4 KOs.

WBC sources emphasize that Cruz will have "another opportunity" to become champion, while independent sources specify the ranking positions (Subkhankulov first, Cruz second).

Neutral summary generated from the sources below. No article is reproduced: headline, one line and link.
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Distance between anglesmedium
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countriesPR · RU
Every angle · affiliations are declared on the Sources page
WBC · promotional
1 source
Andy Cruz for the title again!
Boxeo Mundial · PR · promotional
original: ¡ANDY CRUZ POR EL TITULO OTRA VEZ!
Independent
1 source
Artur Subkhanukulov appointed to fight for vacant IBF title
Allboxing · RU · first reported
original: Артуру Субханкулову назначили бой за вакантный титул IBF

Who reported it first

7 Sept · 23:21
Allboxing: Artur Subkhanukulov appointed to fight for vacant IBF title
8 Sept · 21:55
Boxeo Mundial: Andy Cruz for the title again!
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