World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Title contender wades in on possible title bout Highly-ranked WBO cruiserweight Ola Afolabi (18-2-3, 8 KO’s) has hit out at proposed opponent BJ Flores after the American stated that 25 days’ notice wasn’t enough time to prepare for a shot at the interim title on March 3 rd in Germany. The 31 year-old’s promoter’s K2 have made the offer to Flores, 33, on the back of his sixth round stoppage win over Hugo Pineda and Afolabi believes that Flores is making excuses by asking for the mandatory 45-day notice period stated by the WBO. “My view on is he doesn't want to fight and he's making excuses,” Afolabi told World Boxing News. “He just fought just over a week ago and won with a KO so he should be in shape, no? He is one of those fighters that wants to coast to a belt without any risk, so I can't respect him as a fighter. “He may be a good business guy and hustler, but not a fighter. I came off an almost three-year layoff to tak...

Phil D. Jay  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 3 rd 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 28 th . “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...