By Mark Vester
According to a recent report in Primera Hora, promoter Don King flew down to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a meeting with Felix "Tito"Trinidad and his father/trainer Papa Trinidad aka Felix Sr. As one can imagine, the main topic was Trinidad's next fight.
King said that Trinidad is still eager to continue fighting and he would like to have him fight in New York during the Puerto Rican Day parade weekend in June. The could become a problem as middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has penciled in a title defense against John Duddy for the same weekend, and at New York's Madison Square Garden, which likely where King will try to stage the fight. Of course Atlantic City would be another good option if King is set on staging the fight on the East Coast.
Trinidad returned to the ring after a near three-year layoff against Roy Jones Jr. on January 19. While he lost by unanimous decision, he performed well at a catch-weight of 170-pounds against a much bigger, stronger and quicker opponent. Despite the loss, Trinidad was far from shot and put forth a spirited effort.
"Tito did very well against Roy Jones in spite of not fighting for two and a half years. He is a warrior. I'm hopeful that Tito is going to fight and soon. His rest will not be as long (as before). It would be ideal to do something on the weekend of the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York," King said.
Trinidad would not confirm the details of the private meeting with King. He would only say "I didn't announce my retirement. It was a tough training camp and I want to get some rest, but I will always consider doing something."
King would love to set up a rematch with Hopkins to provide Tito with a chance to avenge his 2001 knockout loss. King said the rematch is not hanging on whether or not Hopkins pulls out a win over Calzaghe on April 19. He said Trinidad needs the chance to get revenge for his country, bringing up Hopkins' pre-fight antics of throwing the Puerto Rican flag to the floor. After he beat Trinidad, Hopkins flew to Puerto Rico to apologize for that pre-fight stunt.
"That would be a great opportunity for Tito to get revenge. In that fight, that wasn't the Tito we all know. Besides, Hopkins insulted Puerto Ricans and deserves for Tito kick his ass," King said. "It doesn't matter if he loses or wins against Calzaghe."
According to a recent report in Primera Hora, promoter Don King flew down to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a meeting with Felix "Tito"Trinidad and his father/trainer Papa Trinidad aka Felix Sr. As one can imagine, the main topic was Trinidad's next fight.
King said that Trinidad is still eager to continue fighting and he would like to have him fight in New York during the Puerto Rican Day parade weekend in June. The could become a problem as middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has penciled in a title defense against John Duddy for the same weekend, and at New York's Madison Square Garden, which likely where King will try to stage the fight. Of course Atlantic City would be another good option if King is set on staging the fight on the East Coast.
Trinidad returned to the ring after a near three-year layoff against Roy Jones Jr. on January 19. While he lost by unanimous decision, he performed well at a catch-weight of 170-pounds against a much bigger, stronger and quicker opponent. Despite the loss, Trinidad was far from shot and put forth a spirited effort.
"Tito did very well against Roy Jones in spite of not fighting for two and a half years. He is a warrior. I'm hopeful that Tito is going to fight and soon. His rest will not be as long (as before). It would be ideal to do something on the weekend of the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York," King said.
Trinidad would not confirm the details of the private meeting with King. He would only say "I didn't announce my retirement. It was a tough training camp and I want to get some rest, but I will always consider doing something."
King would love to set up a rematch with Hopkins to provide Tito with a chance to avenge his 2001 knockout loss. King said the rematch is not hanging on whether or not Hopkins pulls out a win over Calzaghe on April 19. He said Trinidad needs the chance to get revenge for his country, bringing up Hopkins' pre-fight antics of throwing the Puerto Rican flag to the floor. After he beat Trinidad, Hopkins flew to Puerto Rico to apologize for that pre-fight stunt.
"That would be a great opportunity for Tito to get revenge. In that fight, that wasn't the Tito we all know. Besides, Hopkins insulted Puerto Ricans and deserves for Tito kick his ass," King said. "It doesn't matter if he loses or wins against Calzaghe."
