Luke Campbell tested positive for COVID-19; his fight with Ryan Garcia will have to be postponed

Luke campbell reported that it tested positive for COVID-19, so your fight with Ryan Garcia, which was scheduled for next December 5, has been postponed.

It was through social networks that the fighter himself revealed that he contracted the virus.

Disappointed that my fight is on hold, but sadly, these are the times we live in. I feel good and hope to confirm a new date very soon. Take care of yourselves, “he tweeted Luke campbell Tuesday afternoon.

Disappointed that my fight is being delayed but these are sadly the times we live in. I’m feeling well and look forward to confirming a new fight date very soon. Stay safe there. @MatchroomBoxing @GoldenBoyBoxing @DAZNBoxing @SkySportsBoxing
– Luke Campbell MBE (@ luke11campbell) November 10, 2020

Eddie hearn, promoter of Campbell, confirmed the news that his fighter gave, adding that he will not be ready for December 5.

“Unfortunately, Luke campbell tested positive for COVID-19. He is in total isolation and will resume training soon, but will not be ready by December 5. We are working on a new date with Golden boy and with DAZN and we anticipate it being a very short postponement for this great fight, “he tweeted Eddie hearn.

Unfortunately @ luke11campbell tested positive for Covid 19. He has completed isolation and resumes training shortly but will not be fit for Dec 5. We are working on a new date with @GoldenBoyBoxing and @DAZNBoxing and only anticipate a very short delay to this great fight.
– Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) November 10, 2020

Through a press release, Golden boy, also confirmed the postponement.

“Campbell it’s fine, ”he reported Golden boy, but the fight will have to be rescheduled. As we know, the fans were looking forward to this great fight. All parties involved are working to have a new date as soon as possible ”.

Ryan Garcia regretted in social networks the news of the positive of Luke campbell, and the delay in the fight.

“2020 is not going to give up until the end,” he tweeted Garcia.