MCJOE ARROYO SUFFERS INJURY, SUPER FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ANCAJAS IN BACOOR CITY, IN JEOPARDY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 07 Apr 2016
An injury reportedly suffered in training camp has suddenly raised questions as to whether McJoe Arroyo will still proceed as planned with the first defense of his super flyweight title against Filipino Jerwin Ancajas in Bacoor City, Cavite on April 16.
Boxing Scene reported that the unbeaten McJoe Arroyo was forced to postpone a planned media workout on Wednesday due to what was loosely described as a minor lesion in his left hand.
The vice president of Puerto Rico Best Boxing Promotions Peter Rivera has revealed that "McJoe contacted me to inform me of an ailment that has suffered in his left hand." Rivera told Puerto Rico media members planning to attend the training session that they "decided to suspend the training (we) had today with the media so that he can get evaluated by an Orthopedic specialist."
Arroyo (17-0, 8KOs) is due to make the first defense of the 115 lb. belt he acquired in a questionable technical decision win over Filipino King Arthur Villanueva last July in El Paso, Texas.
The hope on Arroyo's side was that Al Haymon would financially assist in securing a favorable location for his upcoming clash with Ancajas (24-1-1, 16KOs). Any discussed plans came and went without a public whisper, as Samson Lewkowicz was the lone bidder at the February 12 purse bid hearing. Lewkowicz - on behalf of Manny Pacquiao's MP Promotions - won the rights to the title fight with a paltry sum of $25,000.
Boxing Scene noted that Arroyo - who along with twin brother McWilliams represented Puerto Rico in the 2008 Beijing Olympics ? is entitled to the favorable end of an 85/15 split. That puts his take at $21,250 to travel around the world and defend his belt on the road. PRBBP brass created confusion upon the announcement of the fight location in Bacoor City, continually insisting that the hosting city was still in discussion and that they planned to discuss with Haymon plans to provide a neutral setting for the event. That was never on the table, however, as Pacquiao's company had full control over the staging of the contest.?
The show will still go on as planned, but any postponement or cancellation will be met with raised eyebrows given recent events.
There hasn't been any suggestions of a backup plan or any talks of his potentially withdrawing from his April 16 road trip to Philippines. For now, the hope is that a quick visit to the doctor's office will produce good news and only result in one missed day of training.
Rivera said "We are hoping (the injury) is not something serious and that he can resume training later this week."
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