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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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Nice work @Wallet

I still believe that Frank thought he had signed and then Vasquez was asking for more money. He may have known it was in doubt but tried to save the show thought he'd be able to but has failed.
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