Does Wald have to fight someone in the IBF's Top 15?

Vladimir Virchis would be a good option. There were also some rumours of Wlad fighting Corrie Sanders.

 

Briggs isn't in the Top 15 so he can't fight him anyway in a titlebout. Now people can start claiming he ducked The Cannon. :yep

 

There just aren't many options for him right now. Any fighter that's a real threat already has another fight scheduled. Everyone else is old or coming off a loss. Povetkin shouldn't be an option, it's too soon he needs another good win.

So I say go for Sanders. Avenge a loss and stay active.

 

Wlad should battle Valuev in Chicago. :yep

 

The possible Sanders rematch must be an allowed titlefight, or they would not have been entertaining the idea at a recent press conference. If Sanders are not an option, they would not have even speculated on fighting him.

So that said, I doubt his voluntary has to be a top 15 fighter, but I may be wrong.

 

atsch

 

It has to be a Top 15 fighter.

"2. Optional Defenses
In the interim periods, the Heavyweight Champion
may enter into any contest with any heavyweight
contender rated in the top fifteen (15) boxers in his
weight class as set forth in the ratings of the
IBF/USBA and subject to the approval of the
Championships Chairman and the President."

But the rankings may change, if the IBF likes the fight they can put Sanders in the Top 15 next month without any reason.

 

how about wlad vs valuev???

valuev has no title so its easier to do. and it would be a super fight in germany.........it would draw highest numbers ever IMO.

and it would be interesting. wlad has the skills and power........valuev the size and chin.
wlad would likely outpoint him, but what if wlads fades again down the strech??

wlad would be favoured, but valuev has a chance.

 

But does this exclude him from fighting other champions? They aren't in the top 15 obviously.

 

Thanks for looking up the particulars.

But as you said, they can put him in if they like the fight, so in other words, his chioce don't really have to be a top 15 fighter, cause if the org suits like the fight with someone out of the top 15, they can merely pencil him in, and wala, top 15 opponent.