ESPN And Main Events Strike 12 Fight Deal!

By G. Leon

07/10/2004

ESPN And Main Events Strike 12 Fight Deal!

A couple of weeks ago Boxingtalk.com first informed you that ESPN was stepping up its level of boxing. Our breaking story informed the boxing world that WBA lightweight champion Juan Diaz will make the mandatory defense of his title against Julian Lorcy and undefeated featherweight Rocky Juarez will face the stiffest test of his career against former world champion Guty Espadas. Just recently, Boxingtalk.com was informed that Kermit Cintron and Panchito Bojado will also see action on ESPN. Several reliable sources have informed Boxingtalk that the terms of the deal could be as lucrative as $6M for twelve fights, or $500,000 per episode. Main Events attorney Patrick English had "no comment" when Boxingtalk called him to confirm the information.  Remember where you heard it first! (5:00 PM ET)