IBF
1983Founded
Springfield, New JerseyHeadquarters
Daryl PeoplesPresident
Mandatory challengersStrict rankings enforcement
Filip HrgovicIBF heavyweight champion (won Aug 29, 2026)
The International Boxing Federation was founded in 1983 and is based in New Jersey. It is known for enforcing mandatory challengers through its rankings. After Oleksandr Usyk vacated the heavyweight title in June 2026, Filip Hrgovic won the vacant belt by stopping Moses Itauma in the ninth round at the O2 Arena in London on August 29, 2026.
Current champions
| Title | Champion | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | Filip Hrgovic | Won the vacant title vs. Moses Itauma, Aug 29, 2026 |
Sources: AP via KSL, Aug 29, 2026. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.
Schedule
IBF title and eliminator fights run year-round across promoters.
No dated events announced yet.
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