Takayama-Argumedo Ordered For Vacant IBF Title
The International Boxing Federation has ordered Katsunari Takayama (27-7, 10KOs), ranked at number 3, number 4 ranked Jose Argumedo (13-3-1, 7KOs), to fight each other for the IBF mini-flyweight championship. Negotiations should start immediately and be completed by October 31, or a purse bid will be ordered. Ryohei Maio represents Takayama and Zanfer Promotions represents Argumendo. Both boxers are coming off defeats but happen to be the highest ranked, available contenders who are able to fight for the belt.