Josh Barnett’s appeal with CSAC delayed fourth time after fighter no-shows hearing

By MMAEdition on Feb 22, 2010 with Comments 0

Josh Barnett’s appeal to the California State Athletic Commission has been delayed for the fourth time and won’t be heard until the commission’s next meeting on April 20.

The commission delayed the appeal when Barnett, 32, failed to appear at an official commission meeting today in Los Angeles. Barnett’s lawyer, Michael DiMaggio, spoke on behalf of Barnett and was denied a request to continue without the fighter.

Shannon Hooper, Barnett’s manager, told MMAjunkie.com that they were unaware the fighter’s presence was required. However, George Dodd, the CSAC’s new executive director, said Barnett was notified via letter that he was required to be at the appeal.