Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn revealed over the previous weekend that an IBF light-weight eliminator between two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz and no. 5 Hironori Mishiro is “in play’ for his or her deliberate June 14th Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr present. Carlos Linares provides that the 2 are in “superior discussions.”
The title state of affairs is a little bit of a multitude for the time being with due to the paradox surrounding reigning champion Vasiliy Lomachenko’s profession; most count on him to retire after turning down a blockbuster unification with Gervonta “Tank” Davis, however he’s but to decide to a plan of action. Zaur Abdullaev will face Raymond Muratalla for the interim belt subsequent month, with the winner of this one doubtless subsequent in line.
That may nearly definitely be Cruz (5-0, 2 KO), who’s but to totally convert his magnificent beginner pedigree into an awesome professional sport however stays among the many finest within the enterprise. Whereas Japan’s Mishiro (17-1-1, 6 KO) is the reigning Japanese champion and has a few strong home wins, he’s taking a gargantuan step up in school.
