At B#####Scene they are reporting that Martin Murray can't get a visa in time and has to pull out of the Chavez fight, no word on who the front runners are to replace him.
Why is this such a common problem? :huh Boxers travel to other boxers' homes to compete. This tradition is at least a century and a half old. You'd expect to never hear about visa issues after this being such an established tradition for so long. Is it usually a case of the homeland security in the destination country hassling the visitors and bogging them down with red tape, or is it the managers/promoters just dropping the ball and not filing their paperwork in time?
I bet they will have Margarito weighing no more than 160lbs on fight night, whereas Putita Jr will be walking around at 180-185lbs come fight night. :hey Coked up Chavez Sr will be ringside telling Freddy Roach how to do his job.