Saturday Notes: Chris John a "super champ" for missing fight

by Scott Christ on Jun 27, 2009 8:27 AM EDT

WBA featherweight titlist Chris John is going to be elevated to the status of "super champion" in a ceremony at the Staples Center that will feature Golden Boy promoter Oscar de la Hoya, odd timing considering John pulled out of tonight's card with an illness. Super prospect Yuriorkis Gamboa, who...