Juarez Challenges Chi on July 15!

Harrison-Brodie also on tap for June

31/03/2005

Juarez Challenges Chi on July 15!

By G. Leon

Sources close to the situation have informed Boxingtalk that featherweight contender Rocky Juarez will challenge In Jin Chi for the WBC title on July 15, 2005. Juarez-Chi will headline an ESPN2 Friday Night Fight show and word is Main Events is looking to stage the show at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. With Manny Pacquiao announcing his inention to remain at 130 pounds, Chi and Marquez were promoted to #2 and #3 respectively in the Boxingtalk ratings. In other featherweight news, promoter Frank Warren announced that Boxingtalk's #5 featherweight, Scott Harrison will defend the WBO version of the 126-pound title against Michael Brodie, #7 in our ratings. The bout will take place in Manchester, UK, on June 3, 2005.  Boxingtalk will continue to keep you updated, until then, Remember where you heard it first! (12:00 AM ET)