by Rey Colon

According to multiple sources in Puerto Rico, there are rumors that an offer of $3 million dollars was extending to WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez, to entice the Puerto Rican star to move up in weight to challenge Ricky Burns, the WBO's champion at super featherweight. Based on the information going around, Burns is willing to come to Puerto Rico to face Lopez.

The date of April 16 in Puerto Rico has already been set aside for Lopez's next fight. Unbeaten Philadelphia boxer Teon Kennedy has been named as the likely opponent. 

Rey Colon covers the Puerto Rican boxing scene for Sport Press.