Fernando Sabatini reported that Jaime Munguía’s team plans to request a mandatory fight against Osleys Iglesias for the vacant IBF super middleweight title.
According to Sabatinifollow the request recent movement at the top of the division after Terence Crawford retired and Canelo Álvarez refused to participate in the IBF title process. With the belt vacant, Munguía is positioned to pursue a title opportunity through the sanctioning body.
Sabatini also said that Munguía’s return to the ring has been delayed. The current expectation is that Munguía will resume activity in April 2026. That timing will allow the IBF process to move forward if a mandatory bout is ordered.
Munguía remains undefeated at 43 and 0. He has competed exclusively at super middleweight since moving up in weight. Iglesias is also undefeated at 15 and 0, with all wins by knockout. He has progressed through the IBF rankings over the past year.
Recent IBF communications have indicated that Munguía is eligible to be ordered into a title fight, according to promoter statements. No official order has been issued at this time.
If approved, the fight will determine the next IBF super middleweight titleholder. No date has been announced. No contracts have been signed. The situation remains subject to the confirmation of the sanctioning body.
For Munguia and his team to be willing to face the boogeyman of the 168 pound division, Iglesias, it’s possible they spotted a weakness in his game. The Cuban Iglesias does not have the same experience that the 13-year pro Munguia possesses.
The 27-year-old southpaw Iglesias has only been in the pro game since 2019. However, he had more than 200 amateur fights and won 184. Being in the amateurs for so long evens things out.
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Last updated on 01/05/2026
