Luis Franco Denies He Retired From Boxing, Claims Abuse2013-02-10 · BoxingScene.com
Featherweight contender Luis Franco has denied that he retired from boxing. Franco (11-1, 7KOs), 31-years-old, was going to face IBF champion Billy Dib in an ESPN televised main event on March 8th at the Foxwoods Hotel and Casino in Mashantucket,…
Franco Withdraws From Dib Bout, Plans To Retire2013-02-03 · BoxingScene.com
BoxingScene.com has been advised by promoter Richard Dobal that Cuban Olympian and IBF #3 rated Luis Franco (11-1, 7KO's) has withdrawn from the fight with IBF featherweight champion Billy "The Kid" Dib (35-1, 21KO's), which was scheduled to…
Luis Franco to make best of title shot against Billy Dib2013-01-27 · MiamiHerald.com
But boxing is known for interesting twists when it involves fight agreements. Instead of Muñoz fighting Dib next, Franco will have first dibs at the title. A Miami resident since defecting from his native Cuba four years ago, Franco will challenge Dib…
Luis Franco, Gary Russell to meet2012-05-31 · ESPN
Get the latest scoop and analysis on the world of boxing from ESPN.com's Dan Rafael in his blog. As the higher rated boxer by the IBF, Franco (11-0, 7 KOs) is entitled to 60 percent of the winning bid ($132000) with Russell (19-0, 11 KOs) due the…
Cuban defector Luis Franco is aiming to make up for lost time2009-07-19 · Miami Herald
The actions of his 2004 Olympic teammates sealed Luis Franco's fate. A favorite to contend for a second Olympic berth for his native Cuba in 2008, Franco instead was left off the squad, essentially ending his amateur career. Franco became an afterthought…