10-16-2016, 07:58 PM
Like I thought. Ruiz vs Parker may not happen:
Dean Lonergan reveals that Joseph Parker might not fight Andy Ruiz for WBO title
Dean Lonergan warns that Joseph Parker might not fight Andy Ruiz for a world title.
Promoter Dean Lonergan says Joseph Parker might not fight Andy Ruiz in New Zealand if the WBO title isn't on the line.
A December world title fight between Parker and Ruiz in New Zealand has been widely speculated after Tyson Fury vacated his WBO and WBA world titles to focus on his mental health.
Parker's camp said this week they aren't keen on suggestions of a four-man 'box-off' for the WBO belt.
And Lonergan insists a world title fight in New Zealand might not be on the cards - views echoed by American promoter Bob Arum - if the WBO continues to not follow its regulations.
"Bob Arum and I have the same views – that if the belts are not on the line, the fight is not going to happen," Lonergan told Radio Live.
"Why would we do that when we could take on a 6ft 6 guy in preparation for the winner of Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko, which would be guaranteed to happen in March.
"If we can't fight Ruiz this side of Christmas for the WBO title, there is no point of going for the title for either party.
"We want to have world title fight for the WBO title for the first ever time in New Zealand."
Lonergan said he was annoyed that the WBO are continuing to change their stance, with president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel revealing they are considering a four-man box-off for the vacant title.
"One thing I will be saying is the rules are there for a reason. You invented them, so stick with them," Lonergan told Radio Live.
"There are consequences for those who don't follow the rules."
- Stuff
Dean Lonergan reveals that Joseph Parker might not fight Andy Ruiz for WBO title
Dean Lonergan warns that Joseph Parker might not fight Andy Ruiz for a world title.
Promoter Dean Lonergan says Joseph Parker might not fight Andy Ruiz in New Zealand if the WBO title isn't on the line.
A December world title fight between Parker and Ruiz in New Zealand has been widely speculated after Tyson Fury vacated his WBO and WBA world titles to focus on his mental health.
Parker's camp said this week they aren't keen on suggestions of a four-man 'box-off' for the WBO belt.
And Lonergan insists a world title fight in New Zealand might not be on the cards - views echoed by American promoter Bob Arum - if the WBO continues to not follow its regulations.
"Bob Arum and I have the same views – that if the belts are not on the line, the fight is not going to happen," Lonergan told Radio Live.
"Why would we do that when we could take on a 6ft 6 guy in preparation for the winner of Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko, which would be guaranteed to happen in March.
"If we can't fight Ruiz this side of Christmas for the WBO title, there is no point of going for the title for either party.
"We want to have world title fight for the WBO title for the first ever time in New Zealand."
Lonergan said he was annoyed that the WBO are continuing to change their stance, with president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel revealing they are considering a four-man box-off for the vacant title.
"One thing I will be saying is the rules are there for a reason. You invented them, so stick with them," Lonergan told Radio Live.
"There are consequences for those who don't follow the rules."
- Stuff