By Dan Ambrose: Middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) is hoping his fight against Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’s) on March 12th opens the doors for a title shot against Sergio Martinez. Lee, 26, is currently ranked #5 WBA and #13 WBC. Lee has won his last nine fights since being stopped by Bryan Vera in the 7th round in 2008.
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Lee vs. McEwan: Andy needs to prove that he has a chin
By Jason Kim: It’s been three years since middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) briefly stepped up a level in competition and was brutally slapped back down by Bryan Vera in a 7th round TKO defeat in 2008. Lee, 26, has won his last nine fights since then, beating nothing but 2nd tier opposition and has seen himself get pushed up the middleweight rankings with each victory. Lee, ranked #5 WBA, will be facing unbeaten Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’s) in a 10 round bout on the undercard of the Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk on March 12th at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Lee-McEwan: This could be a much tougher fight for Andy than Duddy
By Michael Lieberman: Once beaten middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) may end up wishing John Duddy hadn’t suddenly retired recently, because Lee will now be facing #12 WBO middleweight contender Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’s) in a 10 round bout on the undercard of the Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk bout on March 12th at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, in Connecticut. Duddy, with his face first style of fighting and slow hand speed, was made for Lee.
Craig McEwan Steps in to replace the retiring John Duddy
By Daniel Ciminera: Andy Lee was left high and dry without an opponent with John Duddy taking the decision to retire ahead of their scheduled 12th March clash, citing a lack of desire to make the sort of sacrifices required to be the fighter he needs to be as the reason for his retirement. Which as an aside, is quite a refreshing thing to hear in boxing, it would be nice to hear more guys admit this way sooner rather than fight on and do themselves harm.
Andy Lee still plans on fighting on the Martinez-Dzinziruk undercard on 3/12
By Jim Dower: Middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) is disappointed that his scheduled opponent for March 12th has decided to retire rather than meet him in the ring for their previously scheduled bout at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut. However, Lee, 26, plans on going ahead and still fight on the card as long as HBO approves of his replacement opponent. There’s been talk of Peter Manfredo Jr. or Craig McEwan being brought in the replace Duddy.
Manfredo Jr. or McEwan could replace Duddy for bout against Andy Lee on 3/12
By Jim Dower: With John Duddy’s sudden retirement announcement made earlier today, middleweight contender Andy Lee now needs a replacement opponent for his March 12th bout on the undercard of the Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk card in Connecticut. According to boxing news from Dan Rafael of ESPN, Lou Dibella, Lee’s promoter, is looking Peter Manfredo Jr. 37-6, 20 KO’s) or unbeaten Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’s) to replace Duddy. Dibella has to speak to HBO about this, though, and see what they say.
Lee-Duddy: Two fringe middleweights battle it out on March 12th
By Sean McDaniel: HBO will be showing a middleweight battle between two decent but flawed Irish middleweights Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) and John Duddy (29-2, 18 KO’s) March 12th at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut. This will be part of the undercard for the main event between WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez and Sergeii Dzinziruk. By showing Lee and Duddy going at it, there is hope that the winner of this fight will then be the next opponent for the Martinez-Dzinziruk winner.
Steward says the Duddy vs. Lee winner will face Sergio Martinez next
By Michael Lieberman: Trainer Emanuel Steward says that the winner of the March 12th bout between his fighter middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) and fringe middleweight contender John Duddy (29-2, 18 KO’s) will be facing World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion Sergio Martinez next, according to the latest news. Lee, 26, was supposed have been selected to fight Martinez this time around, but HBO didn’t like the idea of a fight between Lee and Martinez.
Andy Lee vs. John Duddy for 3/12: Will the winner end up facing Sergio Martinez?
By Dan Ambrose: Middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) and fringe junior middleweight contender John Duddy (29-2, 18 KO’s) are a possibility for the undercard of the March 12th bout between WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez and Sergeii Dzinziruk. What’s interesting about the Lee-Duddy fight is that the winner could end up facing Martinez at some point in the near future.
Duddy vs. Lee possible for Martinez-Dzinziruk undercard on 3/12
By Dan Ambrose: A potential fight between fringe junior middleweight contender John Duddy (29-2, 18 KO’s) and middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) could be taking place on the undercard of the March 12th HBO clash between WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (46-2-2, 25 KO’s) and WBO junior middleweight champion Sergeii Dzinziruk (37-0, 23 KO’s) in Atlantic City, New Jersey.