Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘Nightmare’ responds to reports of ducking Cuban
Undefeated light-middleweight Vanes Martirosyan wants to put
to bed the rumours that he recently turned down a WBC title eliminator against Erislandy
Lara and has explained to WBN that he has even asked for the fight to take place.
There had been claims that a purse bid ordered by the WBC
for today would not be attended by Top Rank officials as Martirosyan is not interested
in the fight, although the Californian has now spoken to set the record straight.
“As I said before, I want the WBC to guarantee me a fight
with Canelo, but they don’t want to promise that I get a 100 per cent shot,”
Martirosyan told World Boxing News.
“They are saying that I fight Lara and Canelo can get
another voluntary defence which should not happen.
“They are doing everything they can to have Canelo keep his
belt so if the IBF, WBA, or WBO promise me that after Lara I'll get a shot at
the real title, then that’s what I will do because I would fight Lara if I got
my wish.
“Golden Boy just wants to protect Canelo and they keep talking
lies to the press. I didn't turn the fight down. I asked for a 100 per cent
promise and they said no. So I said no to them.
“Golden Boy keep lying saying that I ducked Lara even though
they know I didn't. They didn't want to put me up against Canelo and promise me
the shot so there full of shit,” he fumed.
“I will be champ one day so I'm happy that I am with the
best promoters in Top Rank and my manager Serge.
"After I have become the champion, people will hear the real truth,” added Martirosyan.
"After I have become the champion, people will hear the real truth,” added Martirosyan.
Martirosyan, 26, is set to provide chief support to Julio
Cesar Chavez Jr’s latest WBC title defence against Andy Lee on June 16 in El
Paso, Texas and may have to look elsewhere if his wishes aren’t granted.
The ‘Nightmare’ is currently unbeaten in his 32 professional
contests to date and sits at the number one position in the WBC
rankings. The WBC may now move to offer James Kirkland the opportunity
following his victory over Carlos Molina and Martirosyan will likely have to
switch his attention to another of the major world titles.