Arthur Abraham vs Sergiy Derevyanchenko
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 08:18
160lbs, 12 rounds.
The IBF middleweight belt seemed to be an elusive one for Derevyanchenko. He fought for the vacant IBF strap twice and against a solid opposition - losing narrowly to Jacobs and GGG in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Arthur Abraham was a long-reigning IBF titleholder, who made a total of 10 defenses in a 2006-2009 period.
If they happened to fight at the same time, could Derevyanchenko finally capture this belt and could he have finally become a champion? Could Abraham fend off a stiff challenge of a respected Ukrainian?
The IBF middleweight belt seemed to be an elusive one for Derevyanchenko. He fought for the vacant IBF strap twice and against a solid opposition - losing narrowly to Jacobs and GGG in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Arthur Abraham was a long-reigning IBF titleholder, who made a total of 10 defenses in a 2006-2009 period.
If they happened to fight at the same time, could Derevyanchenko finally capture this belt and could he have finally become a champion? Could Abraham fend off a stiff challenge of a respected Ukrainian?