Muratalla Vacates IBF Title

Raymond Muratalla has vacated his IBF lightweight title and is planning a move up to super lightweight, coming off back-to-back defenses this year — a majority decision over Andy Cruz in January and a win over Robson Conceição in August.

At 140, Muratalla is the WBO's No. 1 contender, positioning him for a possible fight with four-division champion Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs), though negotiations could be complicated by Stevenson's recent signing with Zuffa Boxing.

Stevenson won the WBO title with a decision over Teofimo Lopez in January and has no fight officially booked, though he's targeting a Zuffa Boxing debut this fall. His team remains in talks for a fight with welterweight champion Devin Haney, reportedly stalled over a weight dispute.Raymond Muratalla (25-0, 17 KOs) has vacated his IBF lightweight title and is planning a move up to super lightweight, coming off back-to-back defenses this year — a majority decision over Andy Cruz in January and a win over Robson Conceição in August.

At 140, Muratalla is the WBO's No. 1 contender, positioning him for a possible fight with four-division champion Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs), though negotiations could be complicated by Stevenson's recent signing with Zuffa Boxing.

Stevenson won the WBO title with a decision over Teofimo Lopez in January and has no fight officially booked, though he's targeting a Zuffa Boxing debut this fall. His team remains in talks for a fight with welterweight champion Devin Haney, reportedly stalled over a weight dispute.