IBF World Middleweight Championship Title Eliminator: Sam Soliman (44-13) vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenk0 (8-0)
Nolan Howell: The question here is whether or not Soliman has enough to trouble the prospect Derevyanchenko or if Derevyanchenko is taking too big of a step here. Soliman is no cakewalk either. I think he troubles Derevyanchenko a bit and uglies it up with a lot of clinching and veteran tactics, but Derevyanchenko solves the puzzle before he gets too far behind. Sergiy Derevyanchenko by unanimous decision.
Luke Irwin: I’d love it if Soliman had one more rabbit in his hat, but I think his run at the top has ended. Derevyanchenko via R8 TKO.
Middleweight Bout: Ievgen Khytrov (13-0) vs. Paul Mendez (19-2-2)
Nolan: Khytrov is the lesser of the two prospects PBC is aiming to feature here, but Mendez has a papered up record and shouldn’t present too much trouble in comparison, although Khytrov is prone to underwhelming performances. Ievgen Khytrov by seventh-round TKO.
Luke: Khytrov via UD.
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