Arena Box-Promotion AG has read the claims of Juan Carlos-Gomez, and categorically rejects them.  Arena has lived up to each and every one of its contractual obligations to Mr. Gomez, and intends to enforce its rights both in Germany and in the United States.  With respect to proceedings in the United States, Arena has hired Judd Burstein to represent it. 

Mr. Burstein stated:  “We intend to commence an action against Mr. Gomez and his manager in the next week, and will not hesitate to sue any promoter who seeks to promote Mr. Gomez in violation of Arena’s rights.”