Magramo-Nakatani world title duel postponed indefinitely

Going, going, going, going, gone?

Already postponed 4 times, the Giemel Magramo-Julio Nakatani collision for the vacant World Boxing Organization flyweight crown slated on August 21 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, got canceled again.

Worse, the long-awaited clash between the two power punchers may not push through this year.

Unlike the previous stances, where new dates were provided, there was no mention of a proposed schedule this time.

A fightnews.com report merely stated Magramo-Nakatani was postponed indefinitely due to the difficulty of bringing in foreigners in the wake of a new spike of coronavirus cases in Japan.

Magramo-Nakatani was first scheduled on April 14, then moved to June 6, July 22, August 1, and the latest, August 21.

The 22-year-old Nakatani is regarded as Japan’s brightest hope for the world crown vacated by countryman Kosei Tanaka owing to his glowing 20-0 record with 15 knockouts.

The 25-year-old Magramo, ranked No. 1, holds a 24-1 card with 20 knockouts, including his last 7 fights.

Nakatani, who is almost 4 inches taller than Magramo at 5-foot-7 1/2, has stopped his last 3 opponents, including former world champion Milan Melindo.

Despite the lockdown and repeated postponements, Magramo has been training earnestly at the Elorde Sports Center in Parañaque City and is just waiting for the go signal from the Japan Boxing Council. – Rappler.com