It has been public knowledge for some time that by proxy, with 🇲🇽Canelo Alvarez opting to forego his mandatory responsibilities with the IBF Middleweight sanctioning body to fight their mandatory opponent, and getting stripped of that title due to those actions taking place, the roll-over would be for a classic #1 vs. #2 contender match-up.

Middleweight legend 🥈🇰🇿Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin (39-1-1, 35KO) comes in as the#2 contender, while acclaimed amateur & high level Ukrainian contender 🇺🇦Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-1-0, 10KO) carries the distinction as being the #1 ranked challenger in the IBF organization. The contract have been signed, and they have a scheduled date to meet center ring on Saturday, October 5th for the vacant IBF Middleweight Title. Tomorrow there will be an official press conference for this upcoming match-up.