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Fortuna's Promoter Wants Luke Campbell First, Then Devin Haney

•Apr 9, 2020

Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz is issuing the following statement regarding Devin Haney’s petition to face number one contender Javier Fortuna immediately when boxing resumes. Last December, Haney underwent shoulder surgery, which prompted the WBC to designate him a "champion in recess" during his recovery and order a fight between their top two contenders, the Dominican Republic’s Javier Fortuna and England’s Luke Campbell, for the vacant lightweight championship.

Haney Has Petitioned WBC To Have Fortuna Fight Him, Not Campbell

Keith Idec

•Apr 6, 2020

Devin Haney hopes it won’t be necessary to wait for Javier Fortuna to face Luke Campbell before he gets a shot to fight for the WBC lightweight title again. The WBC ordered a Fortuna-Campbell clash while Haney recovered from shoulder surgery Haney underwent in December. The Dominican Republic’s Fortuna, the WBC’s number one lightweight contender, and England’s Campbell, its second-ranked challenger, were supposed to fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title April 17 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. That fight was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus crisis.

Devin Haney Sees Luke Campbell vs. Javir Fortuna as 50-50 Fight

Ryan Burton

•Mar 31, 2020

A purse bid for the vacant WBC lightweight title was called off in January when the handlers for Luke Campbell and Javier Fortuna agreed to terms to make the fight. Campbell is represented by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing while Fortuna is handled by Sampson Lewkowicz.

Luke Campbell Staying Patient, But Fears Title Shot May Never Come

Ron Lewis

•Mar 30, 2020

Luke Campbell should have been packing his bags to travel to the United States this week ahead of his world title challenge, but he fears that if the coronavirus pandemic is not brought under control, his shot may never come.

Prograis-Hooker, Fortuna-Campbell Double Set For April 17 in Oxon Hill

Jake Donovan

•Feb 24, 2020

A pair of former 140-pound titlists are prepared to go through each other to return to the big stage, while a pair of lightweight contenders will collide for a vacant crown. BoxingScene.com has learned that plans have been finalized for an intriguing April 17 card, to air live on DAZN from MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Topping the bill, Regis Prograis and Maurice Hooker collide in a battle of junior welterweights who both saw their respective title reigns and unbeaten records dissolve in the past year. Terms have been reached for their long-discussed bout, according to parties with direct knowledge of prior negotiations.

Luke Campbell vs. Javier Fortuna Likely Heading To United States

Ron Lewis

•Feb 11, 2020

Luke Campbell looks likely to be heading to the United States for his third attempt at a world title, despite his own promoter having the rights to the fight. Campbell, the 2012 Olympic champion, has been matched with Javier Fortuna for the vacant WBC lightweight title.

Hearn: Fortuna Very Tough Fighter, But Winnable Fight For Luke Campbell

Jake Donovan

•Feb 6, 2020

MIAMI—Whether it’s merely the next one or proves to be the last, Luke Campbell likes his chances in his third crack at a lightweight belt. The 2012 Olympic Gold medalist from Hull, England has awaited marching orders for his next fight, which will come versus former two-division titlist Javier Fortuna for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title. The two sides spent more than a month negotiating terms for the mandated clash, even going through four separate extensions before finally reaching a deal to avoid a purse bid hearing.

Fortuna, Campbell Reach Deal For WBC Lightweight Title Fight, Avoid Purse Bid

Jake Donovan

•Jan 28, 2020

Through two delays and an extra round of talks, emerges a prize fight. Handlers for Javier Fortuna and Luke Campbell were able to come to terms for their World Boxing Council (WBC)-ordered vacant lightweight title fight, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman informed BoxingScene.com.

Ryan Garcia Names Linares, Campbell, Davis For 2020 Four-Fight Wish List

Jake Donovan

•Jan 20, 2020

Youth definitely won’t be wasted on the young if Ryan Garcia gets his way this year. The unbeaten rising lightweight hopes to be far more active in 2020 than was the case a year ago, when he was only able to fight twice due to canceled fights and promotional issues, the latter which has since been resolved in a big way. Garcia’s next ring adventure comes just three months after his last fight, as he follows up last November’s spectacular 1st round knockout of Romero Duno with a February 14 headliner on DAZN.

Fortuna-Campbell: WBC Grants One Week Extension, Purse Bid Hearing Delayed

Jake Donovan

•Jan 20, 2020

Javier Fortuna and Luke Campbell and their respective handlers have been granted yet another extension to work out terms for their vacant title fight. On the heels of a purse bid hearing having been ordered by the World Boxing Council (WBC) for their lightweight title fight, the sanctioning body approved a request to continue talks for another week, BoxingScene.com has learned.