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Cruiser titlist may pass on British superbout
22/10/2005
Longtime cruiserweight titlist Johnny Nelson is scheduled to dust off his WBO title belt and defend it against Italy's Vincenzo Cantatore on November 26, 2005 in Rome. If he wins, a British superfight awaits him against rising Enzo Maccarinelli, a 25 year-old Brit who has moved from prospect to legitimate contender. However, Nelson is saying he might pass up the payday and retire right after the Canatore fight. "It means a lot to me to be world champion and I think it would be better for me to retire as undefeated champion," the 39 year-old Nelson told the icWales website. Nelson hasnt fought since September, 2004. His record is not great for a champion, 44-12-2, but he hasn't officially lost since a 1995 foray into the heavyweight division. He captured the WBO belt in 1999, making him the second longest reigning champ in the sport, behind only Joe Calzaghe. --Scott Shaffer
