Duva seeking title shot for Darnell Wilson

16/07/2007

Duva seeking title shot for Darnell Wilson

Press Release: Dino Duva says he is contacting the cruiserweight champions to inquire about a title fight for red-hot cruiserweight contender Darnell “Ding-A-Ling Man” Wilson (22-5-3, 19 KOs). “He’s coming off the knockout of the year over Emanuel Nwodo. Before that he knocked out Daniel Judah, Dale Brown and Kelvin Davis in sensational consecutive fights. The Ding-a-Ling Man is a legitimate star in boxing and he has earned a title shot,” said Duva, who is co-promoter along with Sal Musemeci’s Final Forum. Wilson is eager to swap punches with one of the reigning cruiserweight champions. “My waist is ready for the belt to be around it. I want one of them to give me a chance. I want this bad and I deserve a shot.” Duva says he expects the camps of generally recognized world champ Jean Marc Mormeck (WBC/WBA) and titlists Steve Cunningham (IBF) and Enzo Maccarinelli (WBO) to show interest in facing Wilson. “From a promotional standpoint, it’s very sellable because of all the spectacular things Darnell has done on national television. I’m willing to either promote the fight myself or work with the champions’ promoters to get this done. Darnell has earned the right to fight for a world title and he did it the way you’re supposed to."