Paris Off Friday Card; Card otherwise intact The “Iceman” is off tomorrow’s pro card at The Palace, promoter Joseph Donofrio has reported. A hand injury apparently iced young Vernon Paris’s fight, Paris promoter Carlos Llinas reportedly informed Donofrio on Sunday evening. No further information was available on the extent of the injury, which was confirmed by boxing commission Chairman Al Low, who reported that Paris was disappointed in having to cancel the fight and that he offered to appear in the ring to explain the cancellation. It is unknown whether that offer was accepted or why Paris’ camp thought it necessary to offer. Arrangements had been made for Paris to fight Roberto Valenzuela. As of Noon, Thursday, the card is otherwise unchanged and should still present a great night of boxing with heavy-hitting Lanardo Tyner being the main event and Dearborn’s Brian Mihtar hoping to remain undefeated as well as former Motown amateur Luigi Gjokaj making his pro debut. Fight night starts at 7:30 pm this Friday at The Palace of Auburn Hills, courtesy of promoter Joseph Donofrio. (c)
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