Nelson Fernandez, manager of former IBF Junior Flyweight champion Carlos Tamara, informed 15rounds that Universal Promotions is suing current champion Luis Lazarte and his his Promoter Osvaldo Rivero over their disregard of Tamara’s rematch clause. Tamara was slated to face Lazarte on September 4 in Argentina, but will now take on Nerys Espinoza on that very same date. Lazarte, who won the title by split decision in May, was contractually obligated for a rematch, which is standard when the champion loses his title.
“We had a date for the fight and (Lazarte’s promoter) tried telling us that the people putting up the money weren’t available”, said Fernandez. “It was a bunch of bull s*** and now they won’t answer any phone calls or emails now.”
Fernandez also said that everything was agreed to and there was no issue over the fight date or venue.
“The bottom line is that there is a written agreement between Lazarte, Rivero, Tamara and Universal Promotions for a rematch and they aren’t abiding by it.” “Our team is doing everything in our power to block the fight from September 4th from happening.”
Tamara, a North Bergen, NJ based Colombian, won the title in January 09′ with a dramatic come from behind stoppage over Brian Viloria and had been preparing for the rematch. In the mean time, Fernandez is fielding offers for Tamara to battle other top fighters at 108 and 112 lbs.
