World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Unbeaten heavyweight Robert Bruce and his team have responded to Kimbo Slice co-promoter Tom Holden's claim that they have never heard of Bruce, who had been tipped to oppose Kimbo on February 11th in Missouri. Bruce, 29, had told WBN that Kimbo Slice pulled out of a potential clash next month and then proceeded to call out the UFC legend to give him a shot at taking away Kimbo's perfect professional record in his hometown. Holden, who co-promotes Kimbo with Gary Shaw, then sent this statement to WBN outlining his thoughts on Bruce, which read:  "Gary Shaw and I would like to respond to the story circulating on the internet regarding Kimbo Slice "pulling out" of a fight with Robert Bruce," stated Holden.  "Unfortunately when you have a fighter with Kimbo Slice's popularity there are people who will attempt to gain publicity by making outrageous statements. "Kimbo did not pull out of a fight with Mr....

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Kimbo Slice's co-promoters have issued a swift response to Robert Bruce's story of Kimbo 'pulling out' of a potential meeting on February 11th by claiming that no contract was ever offered the unbeaten Missouri fighter to take on Kimbo in Springfield next month. Tony Holden, Kimbo's co-promoter has issued a blunt assurance regarding the statements coming out of Bruce's camp, that no offer existed and that they are currently in the process of overlooking potential opponents for the former MMA star's fourth professional bout. "Gary Shaw and I would like to respond to the story circulating on the internet regarding Kimbo Slice "pulling out" of a fight with Robert Bruce," stated Holden.  "Unfortunately when you have a fighter with Kimbo Slice's popularity there are people who will attempt to gain publicity by making outrageous statements. "Kimbo did not pull out of a fight with Mr. B...