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The IBF has mandated a featherweight eliminator between Lerato Dlamini and Arnold Khegai to determine the No. 1 contender for champion Luis Lopez. Dlamini, ranked No. 2, and Khegai, ranked No. 3, will vie for the vacant top spot.
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Dlamini was set to rematch Tomoki Kameda but opted for the eliminator, aiming for the mandatory challenger position. Khegai, with a record of 21-1-1, is known for his strength and has fought globally. Negotiations are ongoing to avoid purse bids, with both camps confident of a favorable outcome.
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