By Mark Vester

According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, a deal has been finalized with the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, to host the junior middleweight bout between former champions Paul Williams (38-1, 27 KOs) and Kermit Cintron (32-2-1, 28 KOs) on May 8. HBO will televise the fight with the replay of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley; taking place on May 1.

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