As Dan Raphael tweeted, citing his sources, Andy Ruiz Jr. (34-2, 22 KOs) - another heavyweight who refused to cross his gloves with Filip Hrgovic (14-0, 12 KOs) in the final IBF eliminator.
Now Zhang Zhilei (23-0-1, 18 KOs), who had previously announced his readiness to meet with the Croat, should receive an offer to fight with the invincible Croat. Demsey McKean (20-0, 13 KOs) is also higher in the ranking, but the Australian has already signed a contract for a duel on the February evening Lawrence Okoli - Michal Cieslak.