Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) left the IBF super middleweight world title vacant. The American also refused to fight with Bakhram Murtazaliev (21-0, 15 KOs), who is the official contender for the International Boxing Federation belt.
On November 21, a tender will be held to select the organizer of the fight for the IBF world champion title in super middleweight between Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) and Bakhram Murtazaliev (21-0, 15 KOs).