Hernandez breaks hand, won't fight against Fields

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Yoan Pablo Hernandez has called off his IBF cruiserweight title defense against Eric Fields of the United States after breaking his
Hernandez breaks hand, won't fight against Fields
Hernandez breaks hand, won't fight against Fields /

Yoan Pablo Hernandez (left) fights Steve Herelius during a 2011 WBA cruiserweight title bout.
Yoan Pablo Hernandez (left) fights Steve Herelius during a 2011 WBA cruiserweight title bout :: /AP

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Yoan Pablo Hernandez has called off his IBF cruiserweight title defense against Eric Fields of the United States after breaking his left hand while sparring.

The Cuban-born champion was scheduled to fight Fields in Berlin on Feb. 2.

Hernandez's management says no new date for the fight has been set.


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