Kempo Chris
12-06-2003, 03:50 PM
LAILA ALI RENEGES ON WOLFE FIGHT
RPM Boxing said today that it has been officially notified by the matchmaker for Absoloot Boxing that the fight between Ann Wolfe and Laila Ali scheduled for February 13th, 2004 to be televised on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, has been cancelled. This information has been confirmed with ESPN2 as well.
Despite signing specific contracts to fight Ann Wolfe, Laila Ali's Promoters have apparently chosen to disregard Ali's obligations under the contract and fight a reportedly 6 round bout against a no-name opponent in Nigeria on January 10th, 2004.
The Ali Camp apparently feels that it will take Laila more than 30 days after the Nigerian fight to prepare for Ann Wolfe. In fact, why has Ali decided to fight in Nigeria at all especially when at the time she will be about 30 days away from fighting a televised world championship fight to unify the 168lb Super Middleweight Division?
Brian Pardo, owner of RPM Boxing, said, "It is regrettable that the Ali Camp has chosen this path." RPM Boxing has maintained for almost two years now that Laila Ali is simply terrified at the prospect of getting in the ring with Ann Wolfe. Pardo said, "There's no doubt in my mind that Ann will knockout Ali if and when they ever meet in the ring. Unfortunately, we are more likely to meet in court first."
RPM Boxing said that it is closely evaluating legal options regarding this matter. Brian Pardo said that on Ann's behalf the applicable legal steps would be taken at the appropriate time.
RPM says it's too bad that Laila's apparent fear of Ann Wolfe is preventing a fight that most female fight fans want to see.
from www.braggingrightscorner.com
RPM Boxing said today that it has been officially notified by the matchmaker for Absoloot Boxing that the fight between Ann Wolfe and Laila Ali scheduled for February 13th, 2004 to be televised on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, has been cancelled. This information has been confirmed with ESPN2 as well.
Despite signing specific contracts to fight Ann Wolfe, Laila Ali's Promoters have apparently chosen to disregard Ali's obligations under the contract and fight a reportedly 6 round bout against a no-name opponent in Nigeria on January 10th, 2004.
The Ali Camp apparently feels that it will take Laila more than 30 days after the Nigerian fight to prepare for Ann Wolfe. In fact, why has Ali decided to fight in Nigeria at all especially when at the time she will be about 30 days away from fighting a televised world championship fight to unify the 168lb Super Middleweight Division?
Brian Pardo, owner of RPM Boxing, said, "It is regrettable that the Ali Camp has chosen this path." RPM Boxing has maintained for almost two years now that Laila Ali is simply terrified at the prospect of getting in the ring with Ann Wolfe. Pardo said, "There's no doubt in my mind that Ann will knockout Ali if and when they ever meet in the ring. Unfortunately, we are more likely to meet in court first."
RPM Boxing said that it is closely evaluating legal options regarding this matter. Brian Pardo said that on Ann's behalf the applicable legal steps would be taken at the appropriate time.
RPM says it's too bad that Laila's apparent fear of Ann Wolfe is preventing a fight that most female fight fans want to see.
from www.braggingrightscorner.com