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Last update: 05-21-2009 Read more by Rick Reeno

Bradley-Guzman Won't Happen, Rejected By The WBO

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By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com has just learned that the WBO rejected a proposed August fight between junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley and unbeaten challenger Joan Guzman. There were�discussions between both sides and a verbal deal was reached. The fight was sent to the WBO for approval, and the sanctioning body rejected the fight.

The rejection is not surprising when considering the obvious. Guzman is not ranked in the top-fifteen by the WBO - at 140-pounds. He does have a WBO�ranking at number eleven -�at 135-pounds.

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on 05-23-2009 by boxaholic

Most Mandatory Alphabet fighters are BS and others are legit #1 Contenders. Guzman is a legit threat but not the #1 Contender by far.

on 05-23-2009 by Ray`

[QUOTE=BIGPOPPAPUMP;5338468]Braldey would never be a champion with a "mandatory" being forced on Witter. I remember Witter said that he would never have considered Bradley without the mandatory being forced. Campbell gets a number three ranking because he vacated the WBO title at 135 to move u...

on 05-23-2009 by dondi330

Maybe Guzman should EARN his shots like everyone else.. Do something ! damn! huggin on to the O for dear life!

on 05-23-2009 by v.cassiusali@ya

i just don't know why some people are excited about the ballerina, he acomplished nothing in boxing. he better join barrera and hatton in retirement.

on 05-22-2009 by DocG

Guzran has the talent but lacks the heart to go toe-to-toe with an opponent.:boxing: A boring to watch fighter just like mayweather. Both are afraid to lose the "0"..........