IBF looks good, until Wilder fights the winner of Martin v Glazkov. Then the winner of that fights Haymon fighter Arreola (who has got himself into the top 15 with a couple of dodgy decisions).
The IBF could then indeed force AJ and JP to fight an eliminator, but by then Wilder goes for a unification fight with Fury/Klit.
AJ, JP, Ortiz and Povetkin could be dodged for a while yet.
Sorry for playing the pessimist - not usually my style. Just think Haymon has invested hundreds of millions for a reason..
Don't get me wrong - I'm looking forward to this year and looking forward to some great fights.
I just wouldn't be surprised if the title shot is a little further away, and will be against a much tougher opponent than Glazkov or Martin.
The IBF could then indeed force AJ and JP to fight an eliminator, but by then Wilder goes for a unification fight with Fury/Klit.
AJ, JP, Ortiz and Povetkin could be dodged for a while yet.
Sorry for playing the pessimist - not usually my style. Just think Haymon has invested hundreds of millions for a reason..
Don't get me wrong - I'm looking forward to this year and looking forward to some great fights.
I just wouldn't be surprised if the title shot is a little further away, and will be against a much tougher opponent than Glazkov or Martin.