One the eve of Christmas Holiday, IBF World Champion Juan Urango, just back from a visit with family and friends in his Colombia, homeland, had this to say about the Junior Welterweight Division,"There are many exciting fighters in my weight class, and many compelling fights that can be made for the fans. I implore the HBO and Showtime television networks to get behind a series of fights that will result in a unified, undisputed Champion."
The WBC Champion is Devon Alexander, the WBO Champion is Timothy Bradley, Urango is the IBF Champion and Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana both have the WBA Titles.
Juan Urango, as a 2 time IBF Champion wants to fight any or all of the other champions to prove he is the best at that weight.Said, Urango, "I am honored to hold the IBF World Title for the second time, but I think the fans deserve to find out who is the best at 140lbs. I call out the other champions to help me unify the titles in our weight class and give boxing fans a holiday present they deserve."
Juan Urango, (22-2-1, 16 KO's) is coming off his mandatory defense against former World Champion Randall Bailey who he stopped in the 11th round on August 28th in Hollywood, Florida. Urango's only 2 defeats was a decision loss to the then undefeated Ricky Hatton in 2007, in only his 19th pro fight, and a decision to undefeated Welterweight Champion Andre Berto in May of this year in an attempt to fight above his natural weight to try and gain another World Title.
"What I admire most about Juan Urango is his desire to challenge the very best and always give the fans their monies worth" said Leon Margules, President of Warriors Boxing. "When Juan won the IBF Title the first time, I suggested several fighters for his first defense, but he insisted in Ricky Hatton, the best at that weight at that time. We believe Juan can unify the World Titles with his grit, determination and power."