Mikaela Mayer won’t be part of the first post-lock down card Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Mayer, scheduled to face Helen Joseph, announced on Instagram that she pulled out after testing positive for COVID-19.
She had been scheduled to return to the ring in March but then the coronavirus pandemic took hold and all fights were canceled.
“I am heartbroken to report that I will no longer be fighting on Tuesday’s Top Rank card due to a positive result in my COVID-19 test yesterday,” Mayer wrote. “It came as a complete surprise. I am currently asymptomatic and am quarantining at an off-site location per recommended guidelines.
“The rest of my team tested negative and they are all in good health. I was really looking forward to bringing back boxing for all of you and I’m disappointed for myself, my team, my supporters and for my opponent, Helen Joseph, who worked just as hard to be here this week and put on a show for everyone.
“After two hard back-to-back camps, not being able to step in to the ring both times, you can imagine how disappointed I am. However, these protocols were put into place for a reason and it’s more important to care about the health and well being of my team and the people at this event.
“So I am complying with the rules set forth by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and Top Rank to keep everyone safe.”
Featherweight titleholder Shakur Stevenson will face Felix Caraballo in a junior lightweight fight on Tuesday at the MGM Grand. The card will be televised on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.