Escandon Says First Defense Could Be With Flores

By Elisinio Castillo

According to Colombia's Oscar Escandon, he will defend his interim junior featherweight world title of the World Boxing Association against Mexican slugger Moises Flores (22-0, 16KOs). Escandon would be making the first defense of the title he won last December 11 with a controversial decision over Canadian boxer Tyson Cave.

Escandon is unsure of the exact fight date with Flores, but says it will fall between April and May.

"It will be a hard and good fight. He brings desire to be a world champion and I have committed to defending the belt. I have seen several videos of Flores and he looks like a pretty strong and tough fighter," said Escandon. "I will get myself fully prepared to make my defense, which should be between April and May."