To: Mexican Provincial Boxing Commission for Guanajuato, Mexico
Re: Tommy Morrison v. Matt Weishaar
Guanajuato, Mexico
February 9, 2008
Dear Commissioners:
Within the past 24 hours, it has come to the attention of the Association of Boxing Commissions that U.S. boxer Tommy Morrison is scheduled to participate in a four round heavyweight professional boxing match against Matt Weishaar (from Atchison, Kansas) in Guanajuato, Mexico as part of the "undercard" for a "pay-per-view" boxing show, promoted by Top Rank and referred to as "Latin Fury," featuring a bout between Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and Jose Celaya for the vacant WBC "Continental Americas" light middleweight title.
While cognizant of its absence of jurisdiction outside the borders of the United States and its territories, in light of the licensing history of Tommy Morrison, the Association of Boxing Commissions strongly recommends that Mr. Morrison not be allowed to participate in any professional boxing matches until, and unless, he satisfies certain medical testing, as otherwise would be required prior to Mr. Morrison participating in a professional boxing match in the United States.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Very truly yours,
Tim Lueckenhoff
President,
Association of Boxing Commissions
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To:
Mr. Jose Sulaiman
Chairman
World Boxing Council
Mexico City, Mexico
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