DiBella سرگرمی, Mohegan Sun and Showtime Evaluating Options to Continue with the Remainder of the مارس 12 کارت مبارزه
نیویورک (فوریه. 22, 2016)–Undefeated world champion Keith Thurman sustained an injury as a result of a car accident that has forced his مارس 12 welterweight title defense against Shawn Porter to be postponed. The announcement was made today by promoter Lou DiBella, رئیس DiBella سرگرمی. According to his doctors, Thurman’s injuries are not considered serious and he is expected to be cleared to resume training in the coming weeks. تورمن در مقابل. Porter was the main event of a scheduled two-fight card to be broadcast in prime time on CBS. This fight and the network broadcast will now be rescheduled for a later date.
DiBella سرگرمی, Mohegan Sun and Showtime are evaluating the option of continuing with the remainder of the fight card on روز شنبه, مارس 12 with a transition of television coverage to SHOWTIME. Complete details are forthcoming.
“While it’s unfortunate that we must temporarily postpone this marquee matchup, a main event of the magnitude of Thurman vs. Porter requires both fighters be healthy and at their best.” said DiBella. “Keith is anxious to resume training as soon he is able and both he and Shawn are looking forward to a new fight date.”