Brian Norman Jr., WBO welterweight champion, has suffered a hand damage, and his standing is questionable for his title protection towards Derrieck Cuevas (27-1-1, 19 KOs) on November eighth. With Norman Jr, 23, doubtlessly off the November eighth card, it leaves a vacant spot that High Rank might want to fill.
WBO 147-lb champion Norman had been in negotiations just lately for a unification combat towards IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, however the talks fell aside over cash. Boots’ promoter, Eddie Hearn, couldn’t shut the deal.
Norman Jr. was one of many two greatest fighters on the cardboard. The opposite is light-weight expertise, Abdullah Mason. These two are the actual stars of this occasion.
Chris Mannix stories that Norman Jr. (26-0, 20 KOs) has a hand damage, which places his standing unsure for the co-feature spot on the Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos card on ESPN.+.
If Norman Jr. is scratched from the cardboard, High Rank might want to resolve who to maneuver as much as the co-feature spot. Keyshawn’s brother, gentle welterweight fringe contender Kelvin Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), is combating Yeis Solano on the undercard. Nonetheless, followers don’t view Kelvin as a future world champion. He’s a mean fighter, however he has restricted energy and expertise.
Abdullah Mason (15-0, 13 KOs) is scheduled to face Yohan Vasquez (26-5, 21 KOs) in an eight-round combat. Mason, 20, is the logical alternative for Norman Jr. within the chief assist slot. If High Rank strikes Mason to the chief assist spot, it can be certain that followers gained’t miss Norman Jr.
The southpaw Mason must be the headliner on the cardboard as a result of he’s a much better fighter than Keyshawn Davis and a way more entertaining man. Keyshawn hasn’t proven any progress since dropping to Cuba’s Andy Cruz within the finals of the 2020 Olympics, and it’s uncertain whether or not he’ll pan out as a professional.
The 25-year-old Keyshawn has been fishing for giant paydays towards Teofimo Lopez, Gervonta Davis, and Devin Haney, however with no luck.
Mannix says ticket gross sales are “excellent” for the Keyshawn vs. Lemos occasion, and he’s anticipating it to be a promote out on the Scopes Area in Norfolk, Virginia. That is the 2020 Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn’s hometown, so it’s not stunning that the tickets are shifting.
Brian Norman, who’s scheduled to defend his 147-pound title on November eighth, has a hand damage and his standing for a scheduled combat towards Derrieck Cuevas is questionable, sources informed @SInow.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) September 27, 2024
