By World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council hereby informs that boxer Willie Monroe Jr., who will fight Gennady Golovkin on May 16 at The Forum in Los Angeles, was notified via his promoter Art Pelullo from Banner Promotions, that he has not complied with the WBC safety requirements. Consequently, he will not compete for the WBC interim-championship in possession of Gennady Golovkin. And in the event he wins, he will not be the mandatory opponent for Miguel Cotto’s championship.
Willie Monroe Jr. did not submit himself for the 30-day safety weigh-in. He will not be part of the 7-day safety weigh-in and will not present himself for the mandatory thorough medical examinations as required by the WBC.
It is truly regrettable that Monroe has taken this decision; however the WBC will certainly cover him with life insurance and medical expenses, as he is fighting in a WBC championship bout.
The WBC is very proud of our champion Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin and we wish both fighters the best of luck in this important fight returning to the great traditional Forum in Los Angeles.
Editor's Note: Monroe will still be able to capture Golovkin's WBA/IBO world titles.