By Jake Donovan - Joan Guzman stares at the computer screen, which is open to a page showing the most recent 140 lb. ratings for the World Boxing Association (WBA). All the Dominican boxer is shake his head in disbelief.
The frustration isn’t over the rankings (which often prompts industry-wide head-shaking), as Guzman is sitting pretty. He is currently the highest rated fighter eligible to take part in a potential vacant title fight, but not even the allure of facing an unbeaten 36-year old for a shiny alphabet trinket is tempting enough to his divisional peers.
“First Marcos Maidana took off,” Guzman states, noting the Argentine’s defection from the 140 lb. ranks to pursue a career at welterweight. “Then Pablo Cano is offered the fight and he takes off.”
Several high-profile opponents – and several low-profile, though at least known in hardcore boxing cirtcles – have passed on the opportunity to face Guzman, even with the dangling carrot of a future title shot hanging overhead.
“Jessie Vargas took off. Amir Khan’s dad said ‘No.’ Danny Garcia’s dad said, ‘No.’ All I need is just one to say yes and I’ll be happy,” Guzman insists.
There is one fighter at the moment willing to give him the day. It’s not the most ideal opponent, but nevertheless a potential opponent. [Click Here To Read More]
The frustration isn’t over the rankings (which often prompts industry-wide head-shaking), as Guzman is sitting pretty. He is currently the highest rated fighter eligible to take part in a potential vacant title fight, but not even the allure of facing an unbeaten 36-year old for a shiny alphabet trinket is tempting enough to his divisional peers.
“First Marcos Maidana took off,” Guzman states, noting the Argentine’s defection from the 140 lb. ranks to pursue a career at welterweight. “Then Pablo Cano is offered the fight and he takes off.”
Several high-profile opponents – and several low-profile, though at least known in hardcore boxing cirtcles – have passed on the opportunity to face Guzman, even with the dangling carrot of a future title shot hanging overhead.
“Jessie Vargas took off. Amir Khan’s dad said ‘No.’ Danny Garcia’s dad said, ‘No.’ All I need is just one to say yes and I’ll be happy,” Guzman insists.
There is one fighter at the moment willing to give him the day. It’s not the most ideal opponent, but nevertheless a potential opponent. [Click Here To Read More]
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