Lightweight contender Javier Fortuna, who is in need of a new opponent because of the withdrawal of the ill Jorge Linares, likely will face substitute Hector Tanajara Jr., an undefeated up-and-comer, a source with knowledge of the discussions told Bo...
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One of the more attractive stateside matchups for this summer is no longer taking place as scheduled. A planned lightweight showdown between former three-division titlist Jorge Linares and Dominican Republic's Javier Fortuna is officially off, two so...
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Jorge Linares had his fun on social media until it was time to actually fight. That’s just how he has always prioritized his life, a claim that isn’t necessarily shared by his divisional peers. The former three-division titlist remains hard at work f...
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Javier Fortuna waited months for word of his rescheduled ring assignment, though even that paled in comparison to the best boxing related news he’s heard this year. The former two-division titlist was among many in the industry overcome with joy upon...
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A high-stakes battle of international proportions heads to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. as Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (47-5, 29 KOs) takes on Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (35-2-1, 24 KOs) in a 12-round fight for the WBC Diamond Li...
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