On May 2, Beijing time, the M23 team of former WBA featherweight boxing champion "monster" Xu Can regrettably announced that due to Xu Can's rib fracture during training, the match originally scheduled for The 21st of this month with Mexican boxer Brandon Benitez was postponed to July.
Not long ago, Xu Can, who had been away from the ring for 8 months, announced that he would go to Plante City, Florida, usa, to play a 10-round transition battle with The Mexican boxer Benitez, nicknamed "Cubs", but now there was an accident, Xu Can fractured his ribs in high-intensity training preparations.
The M23 team's official statement reads:
"Hello boxing fans. We are very sorry to inform you that Xu Can, a joint main boxer who was scheduled to compete on May 21, 2022 Beijing time, was suddenly injured in the high-intensity preparation training, and after emergency medical treatment and expert consultation, the medical team confirmed that his injury needed more than 6 weeks to return to training.
As a result, Xu Can was unable to participate in the match against Benitez on May 21, and we deeply regret this. The tournament will be postponed until late July 2022.
Here, we will work with boxing fans to hope that Xu Can will return to the arena where he is eager to fight as soon as possible, and we also hope that boxing fans and friends will cheer us up and thank you for your concern and support for the event. ”
At the same time, Xu Can himself also wrote on Weibo:
'It's very difficult to tell you that in the real battle before the game, I was injured and my rib fractures caused me to be unable to train for several weeks and I had to make the painful decision to postpone the game.
"Thanks to my medical team, they provided me with the best advice and rehabilitation plan and I am sure with their help I will return to the training ground as quickly as possible." Thank you PROBOX_TV and my opponent, Brandon Benitez, for your blessings and for your sportsmanship. ”
"Postponing the game is a serious problem for everyone and I will definitely have a good game in July. I apologize deeply to all the boxing fans who care about me, you have waited too long. Believe me, the pain won't sink me, it will only make me more eager to win. Xu Can, always fight for you. ”
On August 1 last year, Xu Can returned to the game after a gap of 20 months in his third personal title defense battle, and in the 12th round, he was thrown away by British challenger Lee Wood TKO, losing the WBA featherweight world champion gold belt.
But at present, Xu Can is still the highest ranking boxer in China's P4P, ranking 7th in the WBA and 10th in the WBC, both in the top fifteen, so Xu Can can definitely make a comeback. I wish Xu Can a speedy recovery and return to the boxing ring!