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Torrez Jr vs. Sanchez: Heavyweight Showdown Set for March 28
27 Jan
Summary
- Richard Torrez Jr and Frank Sanchez will fight for a title eliminator.
- The bout is scheduled for March 28, potentially on Fundora vs. Thurman card.
- Torrez Jr is an Olympic silver medalist with a fast-rising professional career.
Richard Torrez Jr is slated to face Frank Sanchez in a significant heavyweight title eliminator match on March 28. The winner of this bout will position themselves for an opportunity to challenge unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Torrez Jr, an American boxing prospect, has experienced a rapid rise, currently holding the fourth position in the IBF rankings. His opponent, Cuban fighter Frank Sanchez, is ranked third by the IBF. This fight was initially intended as an eliminator for Moses Itauma, but he opted for other opponents, making Torrez Jr the next eligible candidate.
The event, which faced purse bid delays, has now reached a deal. It is expected to be featured on the undercard of Sebastian Fundora's 147lbs world title defense against Keith Thurman. The fight bill is still being finalized but is likely to proceed on the planned date after a previous postponement.
Torrez Jr, a heavy-handed southpaw, boasts an impressive amateur career, including an Olympic silver medal from the 2020 Games. Since turning professional two years ago, he has secured multiple victories, including wins over Guido Vianello and Tomas Salek, propelling him into the top ten rankings.
