Feb. fight vs. Paul Williams a no go for now

Press Release: IBF welterweight champion Kermit Cintron suffered severe ligament damage to his right hand in his successful Nov 23 title defense against Jesse Feliciano, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva.  Reading, PA orthopedic surgeon Dr. R. Scott Cook has advised Kermit that he should not engage in any boxing matches until March 1, 2008. Cintron (29-1, 27 KOs) injured his right hand in the first round of his Nov 23 bout against Feliciano.  Despite the intense pain—which Cintron made evident when he dropped to the canvas following the bout—he battled on for 10 rounds before stopping the granite-chinned Feliciano with a two-fisted barrage at the 1:53 mark of round ten. “I’m disappointed that I injured my hand, but I’m going to do whatever the doctor says because I’m eager to get back into the ring and unify the welterweight title,” said Cintron. “Kermit will take the time necessary to heal his hand,” said Duva.  “We will not run the risk of him entering the ring and injuring his hand further.”