Bermudian amateur standout Adrian Roach has expressed his frustration and disappointment after his scheduled bout was cancelled at the eleventh hour following a late withdrawal from his opponent.
Roach was due to feature on the undercard of the "Homecoming of Joseph Jackson Jr" event, presented by Walter T Johnson III Promotions. However, the anticipated clash fell through when opponent Devin Carter pulled out of the contest just moments before the official weigh-ins were set to take place.
The timing of the withdrawal left organizers with no opportunity to source a replacement fighter, leaving the 22-year-old North Carolina A&T student without a match after weeks of intensive preparation. Roach, who has been a consistent presence on the regional circuit, took to social media to address his supporters and vent his exasperation at the turn of events.
"I’m upset to announce that my fight today has been cancelled," Roach stated. "My opponent Devin Carter pulled out of the fight right before weigh-ins and didn’t leave us any time to find a new one. There’s no excuse for such poor sportsmanship but it’s a part of this game".
Despite the setback, the middleweight prospect was quick to offer his apologies to those who had traveled to see him compete. "I apologize to all that were looking forward to seeing me fight and thank you all for your continued support," he added. Roach is now expected to return to the gym immediately as his management team looks to secure a new date and opponent to ensure his momentum in the 2026 season isn't stalled by the cancellation.
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