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IBF orders Abraham-Lorenzo!
Sauerland Event, promoter of IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham, has begun discussions with Warriors Boxing about a rematch against Edison Miranda in Abraham's planned June invasion of the United States. However, it appears Abraham will likely be facing undefeated mandatory challenger Giovanni Lorenzo instead. "The IBF has sent a letter to Abraham's promoter and to my promoter (Main Events) that negotiations must begin immediately for his mandatory defense against me," said Lorenzo. "I've been waiting a long time for this title opportunity and I'm not going to let politics in boxing screw me out of chance. I thank the IBF very much for supporting me." Below are the contents of the IBF letter to Abraham dated March 31: