By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com was advised that Frank Warren has won the purse bid held on Tuesday morning in Puerto Rico for the lightweight bout between WBO interim champion Michael Katsidis and number one ranked Kevin Mitchell. Warren put in a bid of $515,000, while Brendon Smith from Ringstar Promotions put in a bid of $501,000. The fight will take place in England. The date and venue will be announced at a later date. The split will be 80-20 in favor of Katsidis because he is the champion and traveling to the challenger's backyard.