A few weeks ago, WBC minimumweight world champion Wanheng Menayothin generated a lot of headlines.

The boxer, who holds an undefeated record of 54-0, shocked everyone when he announced his retirement.

But a day or two later, Menayothin retracted his statements on retiring - and said he had changed his mind and intended to continue fighting.

Before the coronavirus pandemic erupted all over the world - Menayothin was scheduled to make his American debut.

Earlier this year, Menayothin signed a promotional agreement with Golden Boy Promotions to represent him in the United States.

 "[The quick decision to retire] had a lot to do with the pandemic. There is a lot of uncertainty and sadness in the world. I think he felt frustrated with everything going on. I think he said it out of emotions. We have spoken to his handlers who told us it was something emotional. He saw what is going on around the world and boxing isn't so important right now," said Golden Boy Promotions President Eric Gomez to Sky Sports.

"But luckily they came back and said: 'He will consider fighting again, he was just being emotional'. We said: 'Great, we will support him'. We really want to bring him to the US so people can see how talented he really is. Once we get a date going for him, then we'll look at opponents. But right now? We're just happy he isn't retired and is fighting again.

"When you have a fighter like him with a remarkable record, it is very exciting. A few years back we heard of him. He has an incredible record. To expose him in the US. To get him publicity in the US, because he really is a terrific fighter. He's very, very good. The best guy in his division. He's one of the best fighters in the world. The attraction of the undefeated record? People in the US will be interested to see him."