By Mark Vester

In a shocking story, Sergio Medina, who appeared as if he didn't really want to be in the ring with Juan Manuel Lopez during their WBO super bantamweight fight on the undercard to De La Hoya-Pacquiao from last Saturday in Las Vegas, has come out with shocking claims. During a radio interview with FM Aries, Medina made claims that his life was threatened during the weigh-in for the Lopez fight, which in turn forced him to take a dive in the first round. The story has been picked up overseas, including El Nuevo Dia, one of the largest media outlets in Puerto Rico. Medina alleges the threats came from people with Lopez, but also threw accusations all around.

"During the weigh-in they told me that if I didn't throw the fight in the first round, I wouldn't leave the United States alive," Medina said. "What hurts me more is that I was prepared for twelve rounds, but I had to throw the fight because I felt a lot of fear. I was nervous before the fight and did not want to fight. It is known that there was a certain amount of money being paid out if Juanma stopped me in the first round. I swear on my daughters that what I say is completely certain.  They threatened me so I threw the fight."

No word if the Nevada State Athletic Commission will get involved to investigate the matter or go after Medina for taking a dive. It's going to be hard for Medina to back up the claims he's making. It's his story against the story of others.

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