Kirk Johnson match off

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  1. Kulak..

    Kulak.. Member Full Member

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    Johnson’s ring return delayedKirk Johnson’s long absence from the boxing ring will last a little longer.
    The 36-year-old former top heavyweight contender from North Preston expected to be at a weigh-in in Norfolk, Va., on Friday to be part of a pro card tonight, ending a near three-year absence against New England’s Dan Sheehan.
    But Johnson remained at his residence in Texas on Friday after his camp could get no particulars from the show’s promoter, Triple Mac Promotions of Virginia, after repeated attempts.
    Johnson said his lawyer and professional adviser, Chicago’s John Hornewer, told him late Thursday, the forecast for fighting today looked bleak.
    Johnson signed to fight Sheehan more than a month ago, but his camp has had little direct contact with the promoter since. He said he never got a flight itinerary or an agenda for the weekend and wasn’t even sure if the card was still taking place.
    "I had my bags packed just in case they called this morning," said Johnson. "(Trainer) Curtis (Cokes) had his bags packed. But I’ll take a few days off and get back at it."
    He said he’s grown accustomed to "bumps in the road" and hopes to fight next month on the way to a busy comeback.
    Johnson is 36-2-1 with a no-contest. The no-contest came in his last fight in 2006 against Javier Mora after the two became entangled and Johnson slipped, dislocating his knee and tearing ligaments.
    Sheehan was seen as a tune-up opponent with an 11-36 record.
    A message left for Triple Mac Promotions this week was not returned.



    http://thechronicleherald.ca/Sports/1105113.html






    HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN??
     
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  2. northend

    northend Active Member Full Member

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    Thata what happens when you go with an unknown in the sport trying to be a promoter.
     
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  3. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Johnson might as well retire if he can't even get hooked up with real Boxing promoters anymore. This is embarrassing more than anything.
     
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  4. Kulak..

    Kulak.. Member Full Member

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    Please Goossen Tutor sign Kirk Johnson!!
     
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  5. Boxing Fanatic

    Boxing Fanatic Loyal Member banned

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    Does anybody know if he is in shape this time?
     
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  6. bennyj

    bennyj Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He decided that training would cut into his eating schedule
     
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  7. Kulak..

    Kulak.. Member Full Member

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    :(
     
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  8. Kulak..

    Kulak.. Member Full Member

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    Re-scheduled for Feb 21, venue to be determined.
     
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  9. ralphie3082

    ralphie3082 Active Member Full Member

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    How do you know?
     
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  10. Kulak..

    Kulak.. Member Full Member

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  11. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    Fight News has an article about it too. It says they were informed at 5:15 PM that they didn't have the right license for fire marshall codes, and the cities office had closed at 5:00 PM.

    that sounds like the work of a rival promoter, making calls at the "convenient" time, if ya' know what I mean?
     
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  12. ralphie3082

    ralphie3082 Active Member Full Member

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    You still think Kirk's promoter would be in contact!!I doubt you will even see Kirk fight for this guy now :nut
     
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  13. Kulak..

    Kulak.. Member Full Member

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    Is he even Kirk's promoter, or is this a one- or two-fight deal to get Kirk Johnson some exposure ahead of some bigger fights??

    I thought I heard that he had a good relationship with Goossen. Kirk is better than half the Goossen stable; it seems like a good fit.
     
    Kulak.., Feb 8, 2009
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  14. Fighting Fisherman

    Fighting Fisherman Active Member Full Member

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    Here is a link to the story of the fight being canceled:

    http://www.fightnews.com/?p=3443

    From the link:

    Fire Marshall KOs fight card!

    An unfortunate situation has unfolded in Norfolk, Virginia, as promotional firm Triple Mac Promotions was informed by city officials yesterday at 5:15 pm that fire regulations would prevent their “Night of Champions” show from happening tonight. “We did everything we could to make this another fantastic show, but the people at the Norfolk Masonic Temple didn’t have the proper permits to host the shows they’re hosting,” said Triple Mac chief Freddie Mac. “We got an email late yesterday (Friday) from the Fire Marshall saying the venue didn’t have the right licenses. And because it was so late in the day on Friday, we were in a position where we couldn’t get a permit, the city was closed, and we couldn’t move to another venue.” The card has been rescheduled to February 21. All tickets purchased for tonight’s postponed show will be honored on February 21 or fully refunded.
     
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  15. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Didn't he start a Jack in the Box branch in Canada?
     
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