Garcia v Campbell postpone due to COVID-19!
The highly anticipated WBC lightweight title eliminator between unbeaten hard-hitting rising lightweight Ryan “KingRy” Garcia (20-0, 17KOs) and two-time title challenger Luke “Cool Hand” Campbell (20-3, 16KOs) has been postpone due to Campbell testing positive for COVID-19.
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The two men were set to square off on December 5 in Indio, California at the fantasy resorts island. This bout will determine the next mandatory challenger for WBC champion Devin “The Dream” Haney (25-0, 15KOs).
Promoter Eddie Hearn made the announcement on his social media Twitter account. He stated that Campbell has already completed self isolation and that he will resume training shortly, and that he does not expect a long delay. The fight could potentially take place on December 19 or in early January.
3kingsboxing.com will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
By: Jerrell Fletcher
