By Reynaldo 'El Papi Chulo' Sanchez
Cruiserweight Yunier Dorticos (21-0, 20KOs) and his promoter Boris Arencibia of Caribe Promotions were at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Friday night, where they sat ringside to support to their countryman Rances Barthelemy, who retained his IBF super featherweight title against Mickey Bey.
Arencibia and Dorticos spoke with Ringsidefightingnews about the fight against Youri Kalenga and also, about their plans to confront WBA 'regular' world champion Beibut Shumenov (17-2, 11KOs).
Arencibia sent a clear message to World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza Jr. - "Gilbertico, you know who the real WBA cruiserweight champion is. We are ready to fight Shumenov"
Shumenov retained his title last month in Las Vegas when he got off the floor to stop Junior Wright in the tenth round.
Arencibia added "I spoke a few days ago with Shumenov's trainer Ismael Salas, and I told him we want that fight. Shumenov expressed to me by telephone that he is willing to do this fight and this is the fight we're hoping for in the cruiserweight division"
Meanwhile, Dorticos expressed - "What we needed is no more talking. I am willing to travel to Russia, Panama or Kazakhstan or anywhere Shumenov wants. They just need to call my promoter Boris Arencibia. I live in Miami and desire that fight. Let's make this fight. I'm ready to fight Shumenov"