Solis Out, Donaire Bout on Hold

By Mario Ortega Jr.

Sources told 15rounds.com late last night that IBF Light Flyweight Champion Ulises Solis (26-1-2, 20 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico fell ill and has pulled out of his scheduled title defense against Glenn Donaire (17-3-1, 9 KOs) of San Leandro, California. The bout was slated to be the main supporting bout on the Top Rank PPV from Aguascalientes, Mexico on May 17th. Jorge Arce (48-4-1, 37 KOs) of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico takes on Devid Lookmahanak (18-1, 9 KOs) of Thailand in the twelve-round WBC Super Flyweight eliminator main event.

Donaire was the third or fourth choice of opponent for the ill-fated title bout. Original opponent, Juanito Rubillar pulled out to pursue a WBC eliminator instead. Second selected opponent Denver Cuello was not approved for the title defense by the IBF. Finally, about two weeks before the scheduled card, Donaire took the short notice offer to fight for the title. Reports out of Mexico indicate Solis was suffering from pneumonia, and thus was not in condition to compete. Reports out of Mexico indicate Solis was suffering from pneumonia, and thus was not in condition to compete. Donaire will not compete on the card in Mexico next week as initially thought, but will instead meet Solis in June or July.