FRESNO, CA - Due
to the emotional strain of having to relive the domestic violence
victimization of being stabbed twice and then shot by her ex-husband,
female boxing icon Christy Martin has asked promoter Roy Englebrecht if
her WBC Super Welterweight World Championship fight against Mia St John
could be postponed while she recuperates from the stress and trauma of
the trial, conviction and sentencing of the ex-husband who tried to kill
her. Both Englebrecht and Table Mountain Casino, which was to host the
June 19th Final Victory show have understandably agreed to the
postponement and have set Tuesday, August 14th as the new date for this
championship show.
"I
certainly understand the tremendous pressure and stress that Christy
has been under, what with the national publicity from the trial, and
having to testify and be in the courtroom with the man that wanted to
kill her," said Englebrecht. "Christy really wants to win her 50th
fight, so after discussions with her trainer Miguel Diaz; they thought
it best to take some time off to get her head cleared and then get back
in training."
Statement from Christy Martin:
"As
the trial grew closer my anxiety rose daily if not hourly as the fear
for my safety mounted. Jim Martin is a monster and had always told me he
would kill me or have someone else do it. Due to these threats, and his
previous actions, as the trial date grew closer, I knew this was a real
possibility and was literally paralyzed with fear. After having endured
a nearly fatal attack and not sure I would ever walk again, this was
overwhelming. I felt as before, boxing would heal me but this was
different. I love this sport and am equally excited to return to the
ring for my 50th victory, but I am mentally and physically exhausted and
need to heal. Due to my love for this sport, I want to give all my
fans, Roy Englebrecht, and Table Mountain Casino, the show they deserve.
Thank you for your support during the most difficult period of my
entire life." "I am terribly disappointed, said St John, but my focus is
to beat her on August 14th. I've waited nine years for this fight, so I
can wait two months more."
Tickets for the August 14th Final Victory show will still go on sale Monday, May 7th at www.tmcasino.com or at Table Mountain Casino.
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