Verdejo's Left Hand Acts Up, Withdraws From 10/31 Bout
Posted by: Miguel Rivera on 10/22/2015 .
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By Miguel Rivera
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Undefeated lightweight prospect Felix 'El Diamante' Verdejo was scheduled to see action on October 31 as part of a card at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.
But unfortunately the boxer is feeling discomfort in his surgically repaired left hand and that has forced him to withdraw from the scheduled defense of his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Latino title.
"I am very sad about this. I wanted to return to Kissimmee and give a good fight for all the fans for the love they have given me, but they deserve my best and to give my best in the ring I need to be 100%, "Verdejo said.
"We understand the frustration and disappointment of Felix being unable to continue this fight. Unfortunately, the hand has not recovered enough to fight as originally planned. Felix will continue his rehabilitation and will reschedule his next fight as soon as possible," said Carl Moretti, vice president of Top Rank.
Meanwhile, Ricky Marquez, trainer and manager of Verdejo said: "We have taken this difficult decision after a thorough analysis, putting the health of Felix above all else and there will already be other opportunities to fight."
Verdejo, who is unbeaten with a 18-0 record and 13 knockouts, will continue his recovery after a successful surgical procedure to treat the injury he suffered in his last bout back in June when he won a decision over previously unbeaten Mexican prospect Ivan 'Bam Bam' Najera in a bout that was held at Madison Square Garden.
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