David Jordan's Duel Against Thai Boxers Postponed, COVID-19 Becomes The Culprit

Indonesian boxer Daud Jordan (INSTAGRAM @realdaudyordan)

JAKARTA - The world boxing duel between Daud Jordan and Thai boxer Panya Uthok had to be postponed. This step was taken after the Indonesian boxer tested positive for COVID-19.

Indeed, the duel of Daud Jordan and Uthok will take place on Friday, March 4, at the World Siam Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand. The fight between the two is to defend the WBC Asian Boxing Council Silver title in the super light division (63.5kg).

President Director of MPRO International, Gustiantira Alandy explained, Daud Jordan had to undergo quarantine and a COVID-19 test after arriving in Thailand via Suvarnabhumi Airport, Tuesday, March 1. This is a health protocol rule applied by local authorities.

"Well, today, Wednesday (March 2), the test results have come out, and the results are positive," said Gustiantira in an official written statement.

Of course, Daud Jordan's match with Uthok will be postponed until the champion is tested negative for COVID-19. However, Gustiantira could not confirm when.

"For David, reschudule and how long has not been determined," said the man who is familiarly called Tira.

Although the duel of Daud Jordan versus Uthok is confirmed to be postponed, the match between Ongen Saknosiwi and Rachata Khaophimai has not changed. Because, from the test results, Ongen was declared negative for Covid-19.

"The schedule for Ongen vs Rachata Khaophimai has not changed. Because the person concerned has a negative test result," he explained.

It should be noted that Ongen faced Rattakorn Tassaworn in the fight for the vacant WBC Asia Boxing Council Continental featherweight title (57.1kg).