By Ryan Burton

 

A recent story om BoxingScene.com stated that the WBA called for a purse bid for a fight between their cruiserweight champion Guillermo Jones and interm champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez.  The story can be found here 

 

Team Coyne have confirmed that a contract was signed to face Guillermo Jones on June 25th. Michael Garrett who is Coyne's business advisor released the following statement in regards to the issues relating to the WBA and the purse bid.

 

"We are leaving the issues regarding the purse bid to our promoter Don King.  Ryan has a signed contract to face Guillermo Jones on June 25th and is focused on training for the biggest fight of his career."

 

The Jones-Coyne fight was originally announced by Team Jones in his native Panama.

 

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