He was supposed to fight Glen Johnson this spring. Then it was called off. Then back on. Then off. Now...?
Terms have been reached for the light heavyweight bout between titleholder Tavoris Cloud and former champ Glen Johnson and a purse bid has been avoided, Johnson co-promoter Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing told ESPN.com. Margules, who co-promotes Johnson with Lou DiBella, said they reached agreement with Cloud promoter Don King. "We made a deal for the fight to be on or before Aug. 7," Margules said. "It should be a hell of a good fight. On paper, it looks like a tremendous fight. Neither guy runs. Both guys fight. One is the up and coming guy [Cloud] and one is the outstanding veteran." The fight is likely to land on HBO as the co-feature for the next junior welterweight title defense of Devon Alexander, who is slated to fight Aug. 7 in his hometown of St. Louis against an opponent to be determined.
Well "trust only multiple sources" is scribbled in mine. Fatty's not the be-all end-all, and he's made premature statements.
