Broner/Matthysse Double Could Feature Jhonny Gonzalez

By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com has been advised that WBC featherweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez (56-8, 47KOs) is one possibility to round off a tripleheader on September 6th.

As reported by BoxingScene on Thursday, Adrien Broner and Lucas Matthysse will appear in separate Showtime televised fights on the previously mentioned September date.

Stemming from last August's first round stoppage of Abner Mares, Golden Boy Promotions picked up three options on Gonzalez.

The main factor holding up Gonzalez's involvement on the card is a possible showdown in Mexico against popular former champion Jorge Arce (64-7-2, 49KOs).

Gonzalez is reportedly being offered a lot of money for the bout with Arce, and his team is supposed to let Golden Boy know by early next week if they plan to go forward with that fight. If a deal is reached, it would be the first time where rival networks Televisa and TV Azteca simultaneously air the same bout.