CURMEL Moton’s combat in Atlantic Metropolis tonight is off after the rising prospect weighed in effectively over the agreed weight. Moton was all set to battle Bryan Mercado, 11-6-1 (6 KOs), slightly below light-weight on a Danny Garcia promotion.
Nonetheless, the bout was quashed when Moton hit the scales, revealing that he was not less than 14 kilos heavier than anticipated. In response to a Garcia press launch that spoke of a delay somewhat than a cancellation, the bout has been postponed.
The assertion additionally praised Moton’s unwavering dedication to his craft and coaching regime. The 18-year-old, usually described as Floyd Mayweather’s protege, was seeking to enhance his 6-0 (5 KOs) slate with this proposed six-round contest.
Round this time final 12 months, he weighed as little as 128.5 kilos. Combating simply six weeks in the past in Philadelphia, Moton got here in slightly below 140 kilos. Clearly, since that night, the one method is up for the ascending star who was over 148 kilos on the scales right here.
Ecuadorian opponent Bryan Mercado has performed most of his greatest work at super-featherweight. Mercado tends to get stopped when he steps up at school. The likes of Rene Tellez Giron and Johan Segura have dismissed him inside the space. Whether or not Moton will get the identical likelihood sooner or later stays to be seen.
“Swift Promotions extends its gratitude to followers and companions for his or her understanding and endurance,” the official launch mentioned.