Austin Williams Faces Etinosa Oliha in IBF Middleweight Eliminator Texas

Austin Williams and Etinosa Oliha are set to face off in an IBF middleweight title eliminator on July 19 at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, as part of the undercard for the unification bout between Jesse Rodriguez and Phumelele Cafu. Williams, coming off two consecutive wins after a defeat to Hamzah Sheeraz last year, aims to reclaim his position as the top middleweight contender and earn a shot at current IBF champion Janibek Alimkhanuly. Oliha, undefeated and recently ranked IBF #1 contender, will make his U.S. debut after fighting primarily in Italy and Germany, seeking to secure his first world title opportunity. Both fighters expressed strong motivation and confidence going into the bout, with Williams promising an aggressive strategy to end the fight early. The event will also feature other notable bouts including Arturo Cardenas versus Dominique Crowder for regional titles. This eliminator is a significant step toward a potential IBF middleweight championship fight later in the year.