Kasse/Tubbs Productions regrets to announce the cancellation of the May 11th, 2006 fights at the Chapparells Community Center in Akron, Ohio. After a long search with George Linberger’s approval for an opponent for the main event, the State of Ohio approved Jed Phipps.
Three days later, George Linberger informed Kasse/Tubbs Productions of a bicep injury, the same morning the main event contract was to be signed. No under card contracts were signed. Kasse/Tubbs Productions has learned that information or rumors started to leak out about George’s injury and the fights being canceled a couple weeks earlier. The sources asked not to be identified and said the information was second hand. Kasse/Tubbs Productions did not have any information about the injury until the scheduled Ohio Athletic Commission meeting.
Without ample time to find a replacement and George Linberger as the advertised main event for area ticket sales, we had no choice but to cancel the event. Kasse/Tubbs Productions wishes George Linberger the best in his future.
Kasse/Tubbs Productions would like to say, Thank you to the boxers, boxing fans, media and our sponsors of the northeastern Ohio area. All tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase.