Saul \u2018Canelo\u2019 Alvarez could find himself back in the world title picture should he choose to accept the IBF\u2019s recent order.<\/p>\n
The Mexican icon lost his four super middleweight belts to Terence Crawford in September<\/a>, ending his five-year reign in the division with his third defeat in 68 fights.<\/p>\n Though he made it clear that he would pursue a rematch with Crawford, the American pound-for-pound star halted any such plans by announcing his retirement from the sport.<\/a><\/p>\n Remaining highly ranked in the 168lbs weight class, it was always clear that Alvarez would not struggle to land himself another shot at one of the belts once they were scattered by Crawford vacating.<\/p>\n The first opportunity to do so has now been made available by the IBF, who, according to promoter Camille Estephan, have ordered a fight between the former undisputed champion and rising Cuban contender Osleys Iglesias.<\/p>\n IBF officially ordered: Iglesias vs Canelo.
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