Of course he isn't 'scared'....you can't really level that at anyone that steps through the ropes.
Personally, I genuinely believe that Ricky doesn't feel he needs to do Junior any favours by giving him a career payday...but I also appreciate why that seems a weak argument from the outside looking in.
But then you have to take it into context; this sport is all about timing...and with Ricky holding all the cards, they'll make this fight as and when it suits them.
Until then, Junior will just have to continue biding his time...
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