Now the Shakur Stevenson-Miguel Marriaga card off.
Stevenson’s featherweight title defense against Marriaga on Saturday at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York has been postponed because of the coronavirus, Top Rank announced on Thursday evening.
Organizers had originally decided to conduct the card without spectators but pivoted.
A card featuring Michael Conlan vs. Belmar Preciado on Tuesday was also postponed.
Top Rank said in a statement: “After close consultation with the New York State Athletic Commission, it has been determined that Saturday’s and Tuesday’s events cannot proceed in light of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Top Rank will work with the Commission to reschedule the events as soon as it is safe for all involved.
“The health and safety of the fighters and their teams, and everyone involved in the promotion of these events, necessitated taking this step. We thank everyone for their understanding, and we will continue to work with our broadcast/venue partners and state and local officials to decide when the time is right to return.”