Macklin offered Korobov to open Omah show June 28

[Hougigo]

Mathew Macklin has been offered a fight vs Matt Korobov to open up HBO card on June 28th in Omaha, but there are some issues... #boxing

— Steve Kim (@stevemaxboxing) May 14, 2014

I can see both sides of the coin. Macklin would be getting another HBO shot. But, relatively short amount of time to adjust to southpaw...

— Steve Kim (@stevemaxboxing) May 14, 2014

Macklin, who would have to scramble to find L-handed sparring, has asked for a day to mull over this situation... #boxing

— Steve Kim (@stevemaxboxing) May 14, 2014

Macklin, had been preparing for a right-hander in Geale and would now need to change course and prep for a southpaw... #boxing

— Steve Kim (@stevemaxboxing) May 14, 2014

I think this fight was offered to Macklin before in December

[The Gambler1981]

I suppose that is better than fighting at some temple in Orlando in an 8 rounder. Although from the looks of things it looks like Korobov has been campaigning at 168 so maybe he has outgrown 160.

[Hougigo]

Don't blame Macklin if he doesn't take it. They did this to him last time before he fought Lamar Russ

[The Gambler1981]

I can feel not wanting to fight a left hander after getting all geared up for an orthodox challenge, but that is a month and a half away for a huge opportunity.

Sometimes you have to make sacrifices like that to get ahead in the world.

[Russian Crushin]

He has more than 6 weeks to prepare, he should take it

[-MAKAVELLI-]

i remember i was so hyped for Korobov...then he just fell off

[dan_cov]

He has over 6 weeks to prepare, what is the problem?

[Beercules]

He should do it. He can prepare himself in time, and wtf happened to Korobov

[SnakeVen0m]

Dangerous fight for Macklin. He has enough time to prepare but he better do it right.

[daggum]

hes in shape and has plenty of time. he can get in 5 weeks of sparring and who doesn't want to see beautiful omaha nebraska...