By Ricardo Lois
Guzman Close to Four-year Deal with Sycuan’s Ringside Promotions
The proverbial little bird informed this writer that Joan Guzman, managed by New York based boxing manager Jose Nunez, is on the verge of signing a new four-year deal with Sycuan’s Ringside Promotions.
Currently signed to Sycuan, Guzman’s deal with the promotional firm ends March 1, 2005. Sycuan would like to re-up the junior featherweights deal as M&M Promotions and
Team Freedom have been courting the Dominican.
Talks of a bout between Guzman and Oscar Larios on the under card of Marco Antonio Barrera’s next title defense in Mexico City, Mexico continue. A Larios Guzman bout might be difficult to produce, as Lario’s promoter Golden Boy Promotions and Sycuan have a cooled relationship
Castillo vs. Morel
If all works out well, the Manny Pacquiao verses Erik Morales bout will be supported by a one hundred and eighteen pound clash between Mexico’s Martin Castillo and Puerto Rican Eric Morel. Top Rank who promotes both fighters is interested in putting together the intriguing showdown.