2012 U.S. Olympian Jamel Herring will get his chance at the big time as he takes the first major step-up of his career as he fights Denis Shafikov, who last fought Rances Barthelemy for the IBF lightweight title. The news first reported by Jake Donovan of BoxingScene.com explains that Herring will

Undefeated Ghanaian star Richard Commey (24-0, 22 KOs) is set to face Robert Easter Jr (17-0, 14 KOs) for the vacant IBF World Lightweight title. The often-avoided fighter, who is mandatory challenger for the IBF strap, was anticipating a showdown with champion Rances Barthlemey, and was ringside to watch the

Well, a day after Mickey Bey relinquished his IBF lightweight belt, the IBF has ordered Rances Barthelemy vs. Denis Shafiov for the vacant title. This may come as strange news to some as Barthelemy has fought only a few times at 135 lbs as his last fight was at 140