Concepcion-Hernandez WBC Clash Draws Closer
Jun 24, 2014 • 1:55 AM ET
The opportunity for a second WBC Silver title is beaconing Luis “Nica” Concepcion from Panama. This time conceptual chance is in the super flyweight division. Concepcion's promoter, Rogelio Espiño confirmed that the Colombian mentor of Duran Hernandez , Andy Espinosa, who is also the president of the Sinubox del Caribe Promotions, has verbally acceptedthat the bout between both will be in Panama in August.
“He said yes, we are now expecting him to send us the signed contract,” explained Espiño.
The Colombian promotions company was interested in organizing the fight in Colombia, but Promociones y Eventos del Istmo, representing the Panamanian boxer, presented a counter offer to clinch it for Panama. Espiño said that the WBC has already approved this fight for the Silver title.
Concepcion, aged 28, has a record of 31 wins (22 KO) and 3 losses. Colombian Duran Hernandez, has 12 wins (9 KO), 1 draw and 1 loss.
