At a press conference yesterday in Dublin, WBO featherweight Scott Harrison predicted a knockout over #1 contender Joan Guzman on May 20 in that city. Unacknowledged was the announcement made the day before that Guzman would not be fighting on that card, taking a May 6 fight instead.
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Former fighter Prince Naseem Hamed is facing jail time after pleading guilty to a dangerous driving charge that resulted in a serious accident. A Sheffield judge has warned Hamed, “Do not take bail as any indication that you will receive anything other than a custodial sentence.” The Prince must return to court on May 12. ——————————– An interesting scenario is unfolding in the Philippines in regard to Manny Pacquiao’s July 2 fight against Oscar Larios at the Araneta Coliseum. Fans are complaining that the proposed ticket prices are exorbitant, with the cheapest seats going for 1000 pesos ($19.55), and there is talk now that organizers may cut the price of general admission seating.