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Burns vs Vazquez - A Timeline

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January 14th - Fight announced at London press conference (not featuring Vazquez or any of his representatives) and tickets go on sale.

February 17th - Miguel Vazquez says the fight is not agreed. -

February 18th - Journalist Ben Jacobs reveals that Vazquez has told him he will not be travelling for the money on offer.

February 20th - Dean Powell releases images to BoxingScene showing that the fight was agreed with Vazquez's promoter:

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February 22nd - Warren spokesperson tells Scotland's EveningTimes: "There isn't a problem and there never has been. These erroneous reports have now been removed from the various boxing websites that were circulating them.".

February 25th - Vazquez has doctor's note signed saying that he is suffering from illness. Not revealed until March 4th.

February 26th - Vazquez's promoter Zanfer Promotions release a list of upcoming fights with Miguel Vazquez due to fight an unnamed opponent on June 1st.

March 1st - Eddie Hearn says that Matchroom will be announcing a big signing on March 4th. Later revealed as George Groves who was due to fight on the undercard.

March 2nd - Daniel Ponce De Leon posts picture of Miguel Vazquez training in his gym. - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEYmEVqCMAASMEZ.jpg

March 4th - Frank Warren announces that the card will be postponed to April 20th as a result of Vazquez's illness, citing February 25th doctor's note.

March 4th - Alex Morrison on the rearranged date: "They can say what they want about it. I'm not saying if it is or isn't going to go ahead on that day."

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What does Morrison mean by the last bit?! Is that his way of saying he knows its not happening?!
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