Showtime Boxing Promotions announced that a scheduled heavyweight showdown between Michael “The Bounty” Hunter (24-1-2, 17 KOs) and Christopher Lovejoy (20-1-1, 20 KOs), which was booked April 19th at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, has been cancelled due to contractual differences between the fighters (Hunter & Lovejoy) and promoter Don King. While disappointed by the cancellation, Showtime Boxing Promotions extends its best wishes to Michael Hunter and Christopher Lovejoy as they navigate the next steps in their careers. “Michael Hunter and Christopher Lovejoy are exceptional fighters, and we have great respect for the journeys they are on,” said Lenin Garcia, executive at Showtime Boxing Promotions. “We wish them both continued success in their careers and eagerly look forward to seeing them back in the ring. We also hope they are able to resolve any ongoing contractual matters with Mr. Don King so they can focus on their promising futures.”

 

With Hunter and Lovejoy no longer available, Showtime Boxing Promotions will now activate a bantamweight contest between Oakland's Anthony Garnica (12-0-1, 7 KOs) and the Philippines' Aston Palicte (28-7-1, 23 KOs) to the main event. Garnica-Palicte is scheduled for eight rounds. A new co-feature will be announced on a later date.