The California State Athletic Commission has banned all combat sports events through the end of May because of the coronavirus threat.
The Department of Consumer Affairs made the announcement on Thursday.
“The Commission didn’t take this decision lightly and understands the potential economic loss to promoters and the industry of combative sports,” the statement said.
“We had to weigh the best interest of our fighters and the community around us.”
The decision was based on guidelines established by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health “to protect Californians against the possible spread of COVID-19,” according to the press release.
Junior welterweight titleholder Jose Ramriez’s defense against Viktor Postol, which was canceled and then rescheduled for May 9 in Fresno, California, was canceled again this past Tuesday.