Show still goes on without Bowe says Mendy
Promoter Edward Mendy still intends on staging his show at the Delta Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 25 even if headliner Riddick Bowe fails to appear. Controversy has surrounded the appearance of the former heavyweight world champion who has now signed to fight on April 7 at the Pechanga Hotel and Casino in Temecula, CA against Billy Zumbrun. The Utah Athletic Commission have given Mendy an extended deadline of 3.00 pm tomorrow (Monday) to name Bowe’s opponent but with time running out it looks increasingly likely that Bowe will not be taking part on the show. For the full (March 25) "Night of the Heavies" bout sheet click below…
A Night of the Heavies
Riddick Bowe (44-1), Former World Champ vs. TBA, Heavy, 10 rounds
Ray Austin (23-3) vs. Richard Tutaki (12-10), Heavyweight, 10 rounds
Andreas Sidon (25-5), German Champ, vs. Mike Pena (9-9), Heavy, 8 rounds
UNDERCARD
Chris Lewallen (8-0) vs. Willie Chapman (18-20), Heavyweight, 6 rounds
Gary Gomez (14-4) vs. James Brock (9-20), Cruiserweight, 6 rounds
Gary Bell (22-3) vs. Derrick Ryals (6-5), Heavyweight, 8 rounds
Elliott Forman (Debut) vs. Steve Parker (0-1), Middleweight, 4 rounds
Bernard Gray (1-1) vs. James Green (5-5), Cruiserweight, 4 rounds