Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
Cruiserweight weighs up title chances
American BJ Flores (27-1-1, 17 KO’s) is still hoping to
negotiate with highly-ranked cruiserweight rival Ola Afolabi’s promoters K2 about
a possible interim WBO title shot on the spring.
The 33 year-old recently received an offer to meet the
British-born fighter on March 3rd on the undercard of Klitschko v
Mormeck, but needs more time due to hand injuries suffered in his sixth round
stoppage win over Hugo Pineda on January 28th.
“I have heard nothing since my statement earlier this week,”
Flores told World Boxing News.
“Like I said before, I just fought at the end of last month
so to say I have to travel to Germany on 26 days’ notice after just coming out
of three fights in the last six months is a little ridiculous.
“I need to rest my hands for at least 14 days according to
my hand doctor as I have been very busy lately and that gives me no time to
prepare for the March 3rd date.”
Flores may have to look at other options if K2 are intent on
finding a suitable foe for Afolabi’s proposed bout at the ESPIRIT Arena in
Dusseldorf next month and the 6ft 2ins fighter admitted that he does have other avenues to explore.
“We have been offered an ESPN date in May, along with a
possible WBC eliminator if (current champion) Krzystof Wlodarczyk vacates his
belt to fight Antonio Tarver in April.
“I personally would prefer fight Afolabi to any of those
other options. This fight is for the WBO interim world title and one of the
biggest prizes in boxing and all I need is more time to prepare,” added Flores.