Spadafora Plans 140-Pound Move
POSTED: 12:57 p.m. EDT June 11, 2003
UPDATED: 1:00 p.m. EDT June 11, 2003
PITTSBURGH -- "The Pittsburgh Kid" wants to move up in weight class, and says he'll do it even if he has to relinquish his IBF lightweight title.
Paul Spadafora (pictured, left), of McKees Rocks, says a doctor told him that it is unhealthy to stay at 135 pounds. He wants to immediately move up to the 140-pound junior welterweight division.
Spadafora's May 17 title-unification bout with WBA champion Leonard Dorin ended in a draw. HBO, which aired the bout live from the Petersen Events Center, says it would also like to televise a rematch.
Paul Spadafora (pictured, left), of McKees Rocks, says a doctor told him that it is unhealthy to stay at 135 pounds. He wants to immediately move up to the 140-pound junior welterweight division.
Spadafora's May 17 title-unification bout with WBA champion Leonard Dorin ended in a draw. HBO, which aired the bout live from the Petersen Events Center, says it would also like to televise a rematch.Copyright 2003 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
