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Khan vs. Campbell Deal Was in Place, Says Warren

Mark Vester

•Mar 19, 2009

According to promoter Frank Warren, there was a verbal deal in place for Amir Khan to fight then WBO/IBF/WBA lightweight champion Nate Campbell. To make the fight happen, Campbell would have needed to beat Ali Funeka on February 14 and Khan would have needed win his March 14 bout with Marco Antonio Barrera. Both fighters came through and won their bouts, but the deal went out the window when Campbell failed to make weight for his fight with Funeka.

Klitschko vs. Haye is Getting Closer as Deadline Looms

Mark Vester

•Mar 19, 2009

The bout that never seems to get finalized, Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye, is currently being negotiated and the two sides are close to a deal. Klitschko hopes to defend his IBF/WBO heavyweight titles against Haye on June 20. A venue based in German is likely to host the fight.

Matthew Hatton Wants To Come out of Ricky's Shadow

Mark Vester

•Mar 19, 2009

Welterweight Matthew Hatton wants to step out of the shadow of big brother, Ricky Hatton. On March 28 in Altrincham, he faces Ted Bami in show being presented under his own family company, Hatton Promotions. Matthew says that his career was slowed because former trainer Billy Graham often ignored him and gave most of the attention to brother Ricky. Matthew broke away from Graham last year and is now trained by the combination of Lee Beard and Floyd Mayweather Sr. Big brother Ricky is now Matthew's manager.

Kirkland-Dzinziruk, John-Juarez II May Split To July

Mark Vester

•Mar 19, 2009

The hyped triple-header that HBO and Golden Boy Promotions is trying to put together for June 27 may get split and become two separate events. The original idea was to have a triple-header that would feature unbeaten James Kirkland facing WBO junior middleweight champion Sergiy Dzinziruk, Victor Ortiz facing WBA junior welterweight champion Andreas Kotelnik and a rematch between WBA featherweight champ Chris John and Rocky Juarez - all of which would have taken place at the Staples Center in California.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Return is Rumored For July 11

Mark Vester

•Mar 18, 2009

Numerous reports are swirling that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is ready to return to the ring as early as July 11. Mayweather's adviser, Al Haymon, is speaking with HBO about a return for Mayweather on the July date. Several reported issues exist and the biggest is Mayweather's desire is to fight on regular HBO - but the money he wants for the fight may turn it into a pay-per-view event if HBO is unable to meet his number.

Paul Spadafora Injured, March 31 Return Postponed

Mark Vester

•Mar 18, 2009

The return of former IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora (41-0, 16KOs) has been postponed after the fighter suffered an injury on Monday. The comeback bout was scheduled for March 31 at the Hilton Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Casamayor Injured, Withdraws From Julio Diaz Fight

Mark Vester

•Mar 18, 2009

In the second injury related withdrawal of the show, former lightweight champion Joel Casamayor has cited a sprained lower back and withdrew from his upcoming bout with Julio Diaz, scheduled to take place on the undercard to Golden Boy's pay-per-view "Lightweight Lightning" on April 4 in Austin Texas. About two weeks ago, Jorge Barrios withdrew from his bout with Carlo Hernandez and was replaced by Vicente Escobedo.

Ulises Solis Has Not Yet Signed For Brian Viloria Bout

Mark Vester

•Mar 18, 2009

It appears that Ulises Solis, the IBF junior flyweight champion, has not yet signed for his title defense against Brian Viloria, scheduled for April 18 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. Solis has not agreed to the money with Fernando Beltran of Top Rank.

Marali vs. Sakkreenin is Off After Blood Test Refusal

Mark Vester

•Mar 18, 2009

This weekend's bout between super featherweights Zolani Marali (19-2, 13KOs) of South Africa and Fahsai Sakkreenin (24-1, 10KOs) of Thailand was called off. The fight was scheduled to take place on Saturday at Emperor's Palace in Gauteng, South Africa. The vacant IBO super featherweight title was going to be at stake.

Dzinziruk vs. Kirkland in The Works For June 27

Mark Vester

•Mar 18, 2009

Eric Gomez, Vice President of Golden Boy Promotions, informed Doug Fischer of The Ring Online, that attempts are being made to match unbeaten junior middleweight James Kirkland (25-0, 22 KOs) against WBO champion Sergei Dzindziruk (36-0, 22 KOs) of Germany. The fight would take place on June 27 with HBO televising. If Dzindziruk falls through, WBA champion Daniel Santos is being looked at as another possibility for Kirkland.

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Articles by Mark Vester: page 318

Khan vs. Campbell Deal Was in Place, Says Warren

Klitschko vs. Haye is Getting Closer as Deadline Looms

Matthew Hatton Wants To Come out of Ricky's Shadow

Kirkland-Dzinziruk, John-Juarez II May Split To July

Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Return is Rumored For July 11

Paul Spadafora Injured, March 31 Return Postponed

Casamayor Injured, Withdraws From Julio Diaz Fight

Ulises Solis Has Not Yet Signed For Brian Viloria Bout

Marali vs. Sakkreenin is Off After Blood Test Refusal

Dzinziruk vs. Kirkland in The Works For June 27

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Mark Vester

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Articles by Mark Vester: page 318

Khan vs. Campbell Deal Was in Place, Says Warren

Klitschko vs. Haye is Getting Closer as Deadline Looms

Matthew Hatton Wants To Come out of Ricky's Shadow

Kirkland-Dzinziruk, John-Juarez II May Split To July

Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Return is Rumored For July 11

Paul Spadafora Injured, March 31 Return Postponed

Casamayor Injured, Withdraws From Julio Diaz Fight

Ulises Solis Has Not Yet Signed For Brian Viloria Bout

Marali vs. Sakkreenin is Off After Blood Test Refusal

Dzinziruk vs. Kirkland in The Works For June 27

Aaron McKenna to defend IBF title against Jevgenijs Aleksejevs in Riyadh

Kalle Sauerland threatens legal action if Viddal Riley is denied IBF title shot