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Anticlimax for Mitchell Rogers as world title fight hopes postponed
Mitchell Rogers
By Michael Benjamin
Recently crowned World Boxing Federation (WBF) Caribbean heavyweight champion Mitchell Rogers’ hopes of fighting for the heavyweight version of the WBF world title has suffered a slight setback following clarifications by the regional agent and from all indications the Guyanese pugilist will have to wait a mite longer to fulfill his ambitions.
This much was revealed by Barbadian promoter and WBF Caribbean representative, Sam Layne when Kaieteur Sport spoke with him via telephone last Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Layne exuded surprise at Rogers’ claim and said that he has never committed to a rating or a world title crack for him.
“Rogers is WBF Caribbean heavyweight champion and it may be possible for him to fight for the world title in the future but that fight is not immediately available,” said Mr. Layne.
The WBF (Caribbean) representative said that Mitchell’s recent achievement has created new opportunities and once the Guyanese pugilist handles the situation correctly he could clinch the coveted title shot.
However, King feels that Rogers should carefully plan his course in the interim so as to improve his chances for a win whenever the (world) title fight materializes.
“He should challenge one of the other heavyweight champions for a bigger title, like the Intercontinental title and improve his chances to fight for the world title,” opined Mr. Layne.
He further noted that the situation demands Mitchell having the management team with the contacts that can create these opportunities.
“Another option is that Rogers may have someone in the Caribbean to promote the world title. I may then be able to assist them as the supervisor,” said Mr. Layne.
Kaieteur Sport engaged Mr. Rogers afterwards and he admitted that the promise of a world title fight did not originate from Mr. Layne but rather from former Trinidadian boxer, Floyd Trumpet who had promoted the Caribbean title bout.
The Trinidadian had promoted the card in Port of Spain between Rogers and Manswell and Rogers admitted that it was he (Trumpet) that had mentioned the possibility of Rogers clinching the world title bout after he (Rogers) had won the Caribbean belt.
Meanwhile, Mr. Layne said that in the interim he has engaged his contacts in Europe and is currently negotiating a non title fight for Rogers.
He said that negotiations are in the preliminary stages but the bout seems a surety once Rogers agrees to the conditions.
For his part the Guyanese heavyweight pugilist revealed that Mr. Layne has hinted at an interest in a managerial contract.
He (Rogers) said that he is contemplating his options. He said that in the interim he will continue training to remain in shape.
At 35 years old Mitchell envisions himself in the ring for another five years. During that time he intends to win as many titles as possible but said that his focus is currently on winning the world title.
He has since appealed to members of the corporate community for assistance in his preparations.
Mitchell is thankful for the support received from several individuals and singled out popular promoter, Keith Bazilio, whose input has been the lynchpin of his career.
The late world rater, Andrew Murray, also received kudos for his role in Mitchell’s career as his coach, Sebert Blake.
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