The IBF received official notification on June 5th that Vasily Lomachenko was retiring from the sport of boxing, thereby relinquishing his title as IBF lightweight world champion. The IBF is proud and honored to count Mr. Lomachenko among its roster of former champions. His achievements in the ring, as both a professional and an amateur, are truly exceptional. He has built a legacy marked by determination, skill, and sportsmanship that will continue to inspire generations of fighters to come. We extend our sincere gratitude to Loma for his contributions to the sport and to the IBF. We wish him all the best and every success in his future endeavors. Raymond Muratalla, formerly the IBF interim lightweight world champion, has officially been elevated to full IBF lightweight world champion status. The scheduled elimination bout for the #1 position in the IBF lightweight ratings between Andy Cruz and Hinonori Mishiro on June 14th, will determine the mandatory challenger who will face Muratalla in his first mandatory defense of the title.