Iglesias Faces Shishkin in IBF Super Middleweight Eliminator Montreal

Undefeated Cuban boxer Osleys Iglesias will face Vladimir Shishkin on September 4 at the Cabaret du Casino in Montreal in an IBF super middleweight title eliminator, with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger for champion Canelo Alvarez. Iglesias, known as "The Tornado," boasts a 13-0 record with 12 knockouts and has knocked out his last five opponents within five rounds, demonstrating significant power and skill. Shishkin, with a 16-1 record and 10 knockouts, recently suffered a close unanimous decision loss to William Scull but remains the IBF's No. 2 ranked contender, while Iglesias is ranked No. 3. Promoters from both sides emphasize the competitiveness of the super middleweight division and the high stakes of this bout, noting that the winner will pose a tough challenge for Alvarez or Crawford. The undercard also features several promising prospects, including Dzmitry Asanau, Alexandre Gaumont, and Avery Martin Duval, among others. There is speculation that if Alvarez avoids a mandatory defense against Iglesias, he could be stripped of the IBF title, potentially elevating Iglesias to champion status outside the ring, though fans hope to see the fight take place.