Chris Hazimihalis will have to wait on fighting a little closer to home.  Jim Hazimihalis, the manager for his brother, said the 27th annual Erie Boxing Classic was a no-go for Friday.

Hazimihalis has been training in Detroit at the Kronk Gym, the brainchild of Emanuel Steward.  His last several fights have been far enough from home to keep his fan base hoping for something closer, which was to be Friday in Erie.

“A couple of guys pulled themselves out”, remarked Jim Hazimihalis.  “Chris is going to have to start training for eight-rounders.  It is tough to get anyone in that weight class to commit to a six-round fight.”

Hazimihalis can still be fighting this weekend, but in Michigan.

“We were looking forward to heading to Mountaineer Saturday to catch Jake [Giuriceo] in his fight, but now we are probably headed to Michigan.”

More details as I get them.