Shaw Denies Reports of "Breakthrough" in Bradley Talks
By Lem Satterfield
Contrary to published reports, promoter Gary Shaw has denied that a breakthrough has been reached in his ongoing negotiations to finalize a deal with Timothy Bradley for a junior welterweight unification with Devon Alexander. The fight is scheduled for January 29 on HBO.
Shaw also denies that a contract extension is holding up the fight from being finalized. Bradley's promotional contract, with Shaw, reportedly expires in May. Sources close to the Bradley camp have claimed Shaw is requesting a contract extension in order to finalize an agreement for the Alexander fight.
Alexander has already reached a deal with his promoter Don King, but Shaw has been unable to reach an agreement with Bradley and his manager, Cameron Dunkin. Bradley's attorney, Michael Miller, is negotiating the terms with Leon Margolis, the legal counsel for Shaw.
"I read the story on the breaking news. I don't understand or know what the news is. The reporter did not interview me. It as a one-sided story. And I'd like to put the story to rest once and for all," said Shaw.
"I have never had any discussions with Tim Bradley, Michael Miller, or Cameron Dunkin either orally or in writing about any extension having to deal with Tim Bradley's contract. My promotional contract with Tim Bradley currently is in full force. That's all that I have to say at this time."
Lem Satterfield is the boxing editor at AOL FanHouse and the news editor at BoxingScene.com. To read more from Lem Satterfield, go to AOL FanHouse by Clicking Here .
