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  • BIGPOPPAPUMP
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    Comments Thread For: Javier Fortuna-Luis Franco Close For 8/2 on ESPN FNF

    BoxingScene has been advised by sources close to the negotiations that a deal is imminent to match featherweights Javier Fortuna and Luis Franco on August 2 on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights." The three locations being considered are Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Oklahoma.

    Fortuna (22-0, 16 KOs) is quickly establishing himself as one of the biggest punchers in the sport. In his last bout, he scored a highlight reel knockout of lightly regarded featherweight Miguel Zamudio.
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    • HeroBando
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      dumba$$ Franco, he's getting knocked out for the same money that wasn't enough to fight Billy Dib for a full belt

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        • .:: JSFD26 ::.
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          #3
          Originally posted by HeroBando
          dumba$$ Franco, he's getting knocked out for the same money that wasn't enough to fight Billy Dib for a full belt
          Yea... Can't find myself rooting for Franco in this one.


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            • CubanGuyNYC
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              Originally posted by HeroBando
              dumba$$ Franco, he's getting knocked out for the same money that wasn't enough to fight Billy Dib for a full belt
              Why knocked out? Is Fortuna really that good? Franco isn't bad at all. He got robbed versus Muņoz. You're right about Dib, though. Luis screwed up on that one. He definitely could've snatched that belt. I'm glad he's getting another chance on FNF. I thought Franco might've shot himself in the foot.

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                • rey guey
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                  it could be a tough fight for Fortuna. this is the same Luis Franco that Gary Russell Jr. straight ducked after losing a purse bid.

                  Gary Russell Jr. Withdraws From The Luis Franco Clash
                  http://www.boxingscene.com/gary-russell-jr-withdraws-from-luis-franco-clash--53838
                  According to sources with knowledge of the details, Gary Russell Jr. (19-0, 11 KOs) is not going forward with a planned IBF featherweight eliminator against Luis Franco (11-0, 7 KOs). On May 31, a purse bid took place at the IBF convention in Honolulu, Hawaii and Gary Shaw, who promotes Franco, outbid Golden Boy Promotions to secure the rights to promote the fight. The winning bid was $220,000. Golden Boy wanted to place the fight on their Showtime televised date of June 30th. Shaw reportedly had other plans and was looking to place the fight on an HBO televised date. The exact reason for Russell's withdrawal is not confirmed, but sources indicate the reason is not injury related.


                  some times it isn't who you beat but who ducks you that's important

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                    • -PBP-
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                      That's actually a very intriguing ESPN fight

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                        • CubanGuyNYC
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                          Originally posted by rey guey
                          it could be a tough fight for Fortuna. this is the same Luis Franco that Gary Russell Jr. straight ducked after losing a purse bid.

                          Gary Russell Jr. Withdraws From The Luis Franco Clash
                          http://www.boxingscene.com/gary-russell-jr-withdraws-from-luis-franco-clash--53838
                          According to sources with knowledge of the details, Gary Russell Jr. (19-0, 11 KOs) is not going forward with a planned IBF featherweight eliminator against Luis Franco (11-0, 7 KOs). On May 31, a purse bid took place at the IBF convention in Honolulu, Hawaii and Gary Shaw, who promotes Franco, outbid Golden Boy Promotions to secure the rights to promote the fight. The winning bid was $220,000. Golden Boy wanted to place the fight on their Showtime televised date of June 30th. Shaw reportedly had other plans and was looking to place the fight on an HBO televised date. The exact reason for Russell's withdrawal is not confirmed, but sources indicate the reason is not injury related.


                          some times it isn't who you beat but who ducks you that's important
                          I only saw Franco fight once, against Muņoz. Luis has kind of an old-school Cuban way about him. Tough to tell with only one fight, but Franco seems like a solid opponent for almost anyone.

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                            • CubanGuyNYC
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                              Originally posted by PBP
                              That's actually a very intriguing ESPN fight
                              Have you seen both guys fight? What's your take?

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                                • Doctor_Tenma
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                                  Originally posted by CubanGuyNYC
                                  Why knocked out? Is Fortuna really that good? Franco isn't bad at all. He got robbed versus Muņoz. You're right about Dib, though. Luis screwed up on that one. He definitely could've snatched that belt. I'm glad he's getting another chance on FNF. I thought Franco might've shot himself in the foot.
                                  He is, and his defense is shitty. He has heart, tough dude but I can clearly see how this one ends.

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                                    • Willie Beamen
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                                      Hopefully my Cuban brother knocks out this glass jawed dumb Dominican fraud.

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