Rashad Evans has explained why he will no longer be fighting Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson in an eagerly-anticipated boxing match.
The bout was scheduled to be promoted by Influcener Crossover Series on April 12, at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
With nearly 15 years having passed since ‘Suga’ defeated his rival, fans were looking forward to finding out whether it was going to be repeat or revenge in the rematch.
Their appetite was whetted even further when Shawne Merriman said Rampage Jackson had been looking fantastic in sparring.
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Rashad Evans says he will not fight Rampage Jackson because of contractual issues
Rashad Evans has explained that his showdown with Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson will no longer go ahead due to contractual problems.
In a statement, posted on Instagram, he informed the fans that this was not a call he made lightly.
The legend wrote: “I’m disappointed to announce the fight between Rampage Jackson [and I] will NOT take place April 12th in Albuquerque at the PIT.
“There were contractual obligations not met, so we had to make this difficult decision to pull the fight. However, we do remain hopeful that this fight can happen at a later date. Sorry to you fight fans, we were really excited to put on a show. Thank you all for the support!”
Will Rashad Evans fight a replacement instead of Rampage Jackson?
While Evans’ statement suggests he will no longer be boxing next Saturday, according to the Influencer Crossover Series, he’s still scheduled to compete.
The organization released a statement, which, while it had no mention of Rampage, claimed that his rival will indeed have a contest.
In addition, the company claimed the entire undercard will also still go ahead as planned.
In an Instagram post, Influencer Crossover Series insisted: “Hey everyone. The fight on April 12 is still on. The undercard and co-main is still happening.
“And Rashad Evans will be fighting a new opponent. Tickets are still on sale.”
