Former champion Juan Manuel Lopez has issued a public apology to referee Roberto Ramirez. After Lopez was stopped in the tenth round of Saturday's rematch with WBO featherweight champion Orlando Salido, which took place in San Juan - Lopez called Ramirez "a gambler" and claimed the referee had a "gambling problem."
Peter Rivera: Vice President of PR Best Boxing Promotions - "We at PR Best Boxing Promotions, and on behalf of the entire team of former world champion Juan Manuel Lopez, want to issue an apology for any comments that may have tarnished the reputation of referee Roberto Ramirez. An event of this magnitude required a referee with the magnitude of Roberto, who has extensive worldwide experience, and we know that Roberto did a great job, and did what he had to do. When Juanma was hurt, (Ramirez) stopped the fight and that is part of his job - to protect [fighters] from receiving unnecessary punishment. We at PR Best Boxing Promotions recognize your professionalism and we fully agree with your decision, and again we apologize for any comments which may have tarnished on your work."...
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