Former unified 122 pound champion, Danny Roman, is now a network free agent. His last three fights he was featured on DAZN as he had signed a co-promotional deal with Matchroom Sports. "Right now, we're in the process of seeking new opportunities," said Alex Camponovo of Thompson Boxing, which handles Roman. In his last bout on January 30, Roman lost the WBA and IBF titles in a razor thin split decision against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in Miami.

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Sampson Boxing announced on Wednesday the re-signing of two-time former world champion Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna to a promotional contract. Fortuna, of Dominican Republic, is a former featherweight and junior lightweight titlist and has fought under the Sampson Boxing banner from his pro debut. Fortuna was scheduled to face Luke Campbell in a lightweight bout in April, but the fight was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Undefeated welterweight Giovani Santillan has signed a co-promotional contract to become a part of the Top Rank stable. The 28 year old year old southpaw, who hails from San Diego, has a record of 25-0 (15 KOs). He is expected to be scheduled for a fight on June 16 on ESPN. "It's a long term deal," said Alex Camponovo, the vice president and matchmaker of Thompson Boxing, which is still involved with Santillan.

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When boxing resumes, there is talk of certain fights being backed up and boxers taking tune-ups. But WBO bantamweight titlist, John Riel Casimero, and his team have no interest in anything but facing Naoya Inoue next. "If something were to happen, if Inoue couldn't get in (to America), we would re-evaluate the situation," said Sean Gibbons of MP Promotions. This bout was scheduled for April 25. Gibbons states, "If 'the Monster's coming -- we're fighting 'the Monster''.

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Jose De La Cruz, the adviser for Jorge Linares tells ESPN that a fight with Ryan Garcia -- even without a live audience -- is what they want next. "100-percent," he said. "Jorge will be 35 in August. We know where we stand." This fight was talked about for the summer months in Los Angeles, which can't host any live events at the moment. Both fighters are handled by Golden Boy Promotions. "I know for a fact Oscar (De La Hoya) wants it,'' said De La Cruz.

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