Amir Mansour may not get his way completely, but his comments that Joey Dawejko has to cut off his beard before their May 8 showdown at the 2300 Arena have not fallen on deaf ears.
"The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission has directed the (Joey) Dawejko camp that Dawejko's beard must be neatly cropped in accordance with the athletic commission rules," said promoter J Russell Peltz.
Mansour recently claimed that Dawejko's beard could be used against him (Mansour) in clinches.
"(Dawejko) can rub that beard in your face and irritate the skin," Mansour said. "I want it shaved; I want him uncomfortable."
Dawejko currently is training in Hollywood, CA, under the supervision of James "Buddy" McGirt, who will be working with the Philadelphian for the first time. They will be back in Philadelphia the week of the fight.
Mansour, 42, and Dawejko, 24, meet in the most anticipated local showdown in Philadelphia in years when they go 10 rounds, or less, in front of a packed house and the ESPN 2 cameras on Friday, May 8.
The left-handed Mansour is 21-1, 16 K0s.
The right-handed Dawejko is 14-3-2, 7 K0s, including four one-round K0s in a row.
A limited number of seats remain.
About May 8
The Mansour-Dawejko fight headlines a seven-bout card at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia. Doors open at 6 pm; first fight is 7.15 pm. The card will be televised live by ESPN 2 at 9 pm. Tickets are $55 and $80 and can be purchased by calling Peltz Boxing (215-765-0922) and Wanamaker's Tickets (215-568-2400). Tickets also can be purchased online at www.peltzboxing.com and www.wanatix.com. The May 8 card is promoted by Peltz Boxing, Joe Hand Promotions and BAM Boxing.