Joan Guzman was set to meet Nate Campbell for the American’s WBA, IBF and WBO lightweight titles in Biloxi, Miss., on Sept. 13, but Guzman was 3 1/2 pounds over the 135-pound weight limit. Guzman was given two hours to lose the weight, Campbell then agreed to fight without the titles on the line, but Guzman said he was too sick and the bout was canceled.
Guzman (28-0, 17 knockouts) had vacated his WBO super featherweight crown for the opportunity to meet Campbell. Rumor has it that Joan Guzman will not be penalized by the WBA for forfeiting a title fight last month but will have to pay 1 million dollars, the rumor also is that Joan Guzman is trying to negotiate a deal with Don king Promotions to have Guzman Fight Nate Campbell for free. The term of the offer will allow Don King to Keep Joan Guzman’s entire purse and Don King would also get options on Guzman’s next 3 fights.
It might sound like a great deal to settle the lawsuit but the question still remains is their an opponent that will generate enough money to meet the settlement amount and two is HBO or Showtime willing to take another chance on Guzman. I don’t support the complete lack of professionalism, but if Luis Castillo got away with it more than once I say give Guzman another chance. What’s your opinion?
I agree, he deserves another chance but his fight for free is stupid! Who wants to see Guzman fight now and more importantly, at what weight??? 140 or 147? He would not last long in either of those divisions in my opinion. What weight can he make where he was as competetive as before?
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