Regis Prograis vs. Maurice Hooker fight that is scheduled for April 17 will need to be moved.
The Centers for Disease Control [CDC] is reportedly advising events of 50 or more people to be postponed for eight weeks, according to Mike Coppinger. Prograis vs. Hooker is currently scheduled for April 17 at the MGM National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
“Sources: Regis Prograis-Maurice Hooker, slated for April 17 at MGM in D.C. area, won’t take place there as planned. Eddie Hearn looking into new side options. With CDC recommending 50-plus people events be postponed for the next 8 weeks, could be no boxing until June COVIDー19,” said Coppinger.
🧗♂️ Back after one of the biggest fights of 2019, @RPrograis is eyeing his return to the top, starting with an epic make-or-break clash with @mightymohooker 💥
🗓 April 17 | #PrograisHooker pic.twitter.com/Pv92RrsdLX
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) March 11, 2020
Hearn has already said that he’s against staging fights behind closed doors. He says the bigger fights can’t be done behind closed doors due to the cost involved with the undercard.
Its possible coronavirus won’t disappear soon, but many organisations like UFC don’t stop their shows. The strong MMA promotion held amazing fight nigh in Brazil.