Due to delays in obtaining a visa, Cosme Rivera, who was to face Dierry Jean in the finals for the NABF belt in the Welterweight division this Saturday, May 19 at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire, will no longer be on the card. The organization Eye of the Tiger Management has agreed with the American Lanardo Tyner (25-7-2, 15 KO) to replace him. Since the belt will still be at stake, it will remain a twelve round bout.
Event promoter Camille Estephan is confident that the caliber of the confrontation will not be affected by this change. Indeed, he describes the American pugilist as a tough opponent who delivers strong performances in his career: “We have seen Tyner fighting against Kevin Bizier last December in the finals at the Quebec Coliseum where he had offered a spectacular resistance. He then proved himself again in February when he led a struggle of twelve rounds against Jessie Vargas, current World Champion.” This new matchup is sure to keep local sensation Dierry Jean on his guard.
