Briedis and Mann have both made it to the featherweight limit

Mairis Briedis (27-1, 19 KOs) and Artur Mann (17-1, 9 KOs) both appeared to be within the bounds of the heavyweight norm at the official weigh-in ceremony in Riga. The fight will be staked on the Latvian's IBF world title. The winner will have to fight Jaim Opetaia, the official IBF belt contender, not later than in April. Briedis weighed 90kg, Mann weighed 90.2kg.