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Just a top fight. Hopefully it happens although health more important than boxing

I doubt any major fights happen until July at the earliest.

Where you been son? Of course not

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑14 Apr 2020, 03:06 Where you been son? Of course not

Its still on boxrec

Also in latvia arent so many corona cases.

RonnyJ wrote: ↑14 Apr 2020, 03:08

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑14 Apr 2020, 03:06 Where you been son? Of course not

Its still on boxrec

Also in latvia arent so many corona cases.

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Already said it isn't happening as scheduled. Will be pushed be back.

RonnyJ wrote: ↑14 Apr 2020, 02:54 Just a top fight. Hopefully it happens although health more important than boxing

The Sauerland’s said it was very unlikely.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑14 Apr 2020, 20:19

RonnyJ wrote: ↑14 Apr 2020, 02:54 Just a top fight. Hopefully it happens although health more important than boxing

The Sauerland’s said it was very unlikely.

The lack of cases in Latvia is irrelevant, Dorticos will need to train (I think he fights out of the US) and fly to Latvia with his team.

Also, it is a world title fight requiring officials who will need to travel to Latvia from other parts of the world.

Not to mention the huge, international production team who work on Wbss shows and will need to get to Latvia somehow.

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Press release was sent this morning:

"Press Release - 15 April 2020


Bout between Mairis Briedis and Yuniel Dorticos set for 16 May 2020 in Riga/Latvia cancelled

WBSS is monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation. Under the current circumstances, a feasible date for the WBSS Cruiserweight Final between Mairis Briedis and Yuniel Dorticos is out of reach.

The final for the Muhammad Ali Trophy was originally scheduled to take place on 21 March 2020 in Riga, Latvia, and then rearranged for 16 May 2020 due to the spreading of COVID-19 – in line with the measures put in effect by the Latvian government to contain the disease. On 7 April 2020, the Latvian government extended the state of emergency and the containment measures until at least 12 May 2020.

Our top priority is to protect the health and safety of the boxers, fans, officials, and staff involved in the World Boxing Super Series. WBSS will inform further as the situation develops."

Thanks for the info