Lubin has turned down the IBF eliminator

Erickson Lubin has withdrawn from his qualifying bout for the IBF bantamweight title, so Tim Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) will have to look for a new opponent.

In any case, on September 22, the Australian will fight for challenger status in his home country. According to Lubin's decision, his team is now negotiating with representatives of Jesus Ramos (21-1, 17 KOs), who is next in the rankings of the 69 kg weight class. The matter is made easier by the fact that Tszyu and Ramos will box under the banners of the same organization Premier Boxing Champions.

In late March, Tszyu lost his WBO belt to Sebastian Fundora. At the moment he has recovered from the injury, returned to the gym and if he wins his next fight, he will have a chance to regain the title in his next fight. Bahram Murtazaliev (22-0, 16 KOs) has been the IBF champion in this weight class since April.