brooklynbrawler Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Due to the death of 47-year-old Wendall Granville, long time friend and partner in his non-profit charity: Fres Oquendo Boxing Academy, Fres Oquendo has decided to remove himself from the May 7 Prizefighter: International Heavyweights tournament. Oquendo, who was considered by many as a strong favorite to win the competition, just received the news about his friend’s passing. “My first phone call was to WBA heavyweight champion David Haye to inform him of the news, He was extremely supportive and said the decision was up to Fres,” said Oquendo’s manager Tom Tsatas, Oquendo also has the full support and understanding of his promoters John Wirt of Square Ring Promotions and Bobby Hitz of Hitz Boxing. “The sudden loss of a friend is devastating and I am in deep shock, Wendell helped get me off the streets when I was a knucklehead and stuck with me through all the malaise of boxing for nearly 20 years all the way to helping me make the FOBA come to fruition. I feel I should to be here with his family and partake in any arrangements the family will make this upcoming week. I’d thank my friend David Haye and my team for their support,” stated Oquendo. I won't be sceptical and say this has anything to do with the fact he has been paired up against possible favourite Mike Perez in the opener, but it's a bit of a shame he's pulled out in any case. No word yet on his replacement, but I'd hope they can land someone as good to take his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siren1927 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I think this is legit to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Sounds pretty legit. Pity as he was a good addition but now I'm hoping they get in Travis walker. Though DaVaryl Williamson is probably a good possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoner Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Shame he's pulled out but nobody's fault. I hope they can get someone in at short notice. They can always use Rocky Fielding as a prime example: He took a place on the last PF with just a few days notice and won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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