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Re: Sakio Bika v Allen Green
Posted: 26 Jan 2010, 07:16
by amwsnw
Not writing the Scorpion off, just getting bloody frustrated. he could give these top guys who are making a lot of money fighting each other, a very hard time but seems to hit a hurdle every time something positive looks like happening. I wish him luck but hope soemthing big happens for him soon !!
Re: Sakio Bika v Allen Green
Posted: 26 Jan 2010, 09:36
by Hounddawg
There will be nothing left unless he gets his ass in to gear....he couldn't possibly be considered in the top 5 supermiddles unless he fights someone of significance soon. Getting tired of these excuses.
Re: Sakio Bika v Allen Green
Posted: 26 Jan 2010, 22:19
by Brute
birchy wrote:I can tell you 100% that the reason that this fight was called off was due to visa difficulties. Sakio was fit & ready to go but his visa application, that was lodged in November, had not cleared. He needs a work permit to fight in the USA, not just a regular tourist visa. Sakio had taken this fight on short notice but was ready, he was ready to fight for a reasonably small amount of money considering that this was to be main event on showtime in the USA for the opportunity to get into Super 6.
I told him all along to expect the worst as the managers of the other Boxers in the Super 6 would much prefer Green in the tournament than Sakio as he is an American who is promoted by Di Bella who also looked after Jermain Taylor who's place Bika & Green were fighting for. Amazingly enough as soon as the fight was called off & Green was automatically put into the Super 6, Sakio got the news that his visa was now approved!
This could be just unfortunate timing or someone having some pull in immigration, either way, Sakio is staying positive & has his manager, Al Heymon looking for other opportunities for Sakio.
Don't be too quick to write the Scorpion off, he will be back in action very soon.
Birchy
Somebody has pull with the USA "Homeland Security ". It's not the first time they have pulled a stunt like this.