Editor's Note: Promoter Lou DiBella informed BoxingScene.com that a fight between Arreola and Barrett is not a done deal. Discussions are still ongoing between DiBella and Goossen Tutor to make the fight. "I think Monte would be a very good test for Arreola, "DiBella said.
By Mark Vester
According to various sources, undefeated heavyweight prospect Chris Arreola (22-0, 20KOs) is slated to face veteran Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett (32-6, 18KOs) on the Feb.2 HBO televised tripleheader from the Beausejour Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.
Goossen Tutor, who promote Arreola, tried to lure puncher David Tua. Reportedly Tua was unhappy with the offer and turned down the fight.
Unbeaten super middleweight Andre Ward is scheduled for the card, and WBO welterweight champion Paul Williams is headlining. Negotiations are still ongoing for Carlos Quintana to land a shot at Williams. Quintana is looking for a 20K bump in the purse to complete the deal.
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