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Eastman mandatory for Hopkins!
"The World Boxing Council hereby informs that No. 1 ranked middleweight contender Howard Eastman has been confirmed as the mandatory challenger for world champion Bernard Hopkins. "During the World Boxing Council annual convention in Phuket, Thailand, a purse offer was held for a final elimination bout between Eastman and Jermain Taylor. "Taylor has since informed the WBC, however, that he will not face Eastman. Consequently, a vote was taken by the WBC Board of Governors which resulted in a unanimous ratification of Eastman as mandatory challenger."
Wednesday, October 27 2004
NEWS FLASH
Gatti-Leija on January 29!
WBC super lightweight champion Arturo Gatti returns to the ring on January 29 to defend his crown against former world champion Jesse James Leija, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Bally’s Atlantic City will host the card, which will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. HBO will broadcast the bout live. Ticket prices and an "on sale" date will be announced shortly. The card is being promoted by Main Events in association with Golden Boy Promotions.
Wednesday, October 27 2004
Eastman mandatory for Hopkins!
"The World Boxing Council hereby informs that No. 1 ranked middleweight contender Howard Eastman has been confirmed as the mandatory challenger for world champion Bernard Hopkins. "During the World Boxing Council annual convention in Phuket, Thailand, a purse offer was held for a final elimination bout between Eastman and Jermain Taylor. "Taylor has since informed the WBC, however, that he will not face Eastman. Consequently, a vote was taken by the WBC Board of Governors which resulted in a unanimous ratification of Eastman as mandatory challenger."
Wednesday, October 27 2004
NEWS FLASH
Gatti-Leija on January 29!
WBC super lightweight champion Arturo Gatti returns to the ring on January 29 to defend his crown against former world champion Jesse James Leija, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Bally’s Atlantic City will host the card, which will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. HBO will broadcast the bout live. Ticket prices and an "on sale" date will be announced shortly. The card is being promoted by Main Events in association with Golden Boy Promotions.
Wednesday, October 27 2004