In this March 19, 2007, file photo, then-WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley celebrates after defeating Chris Masters during a match at WWE Monday Night Raw in Indianapolis. Lashley is no Brock Lesnar. But the TNA Wrestling heavyweight champion hopes his shift to Bellator can give a boost to both second-tier promotions. Lashley has one of the featured bouts on Friday night when Bellator goes head-to-head on national TV vs. UFC. (Tom Strattman, AP file)
Bobby Lashley is not going to get a rematch with James Thompson. Not yet anyways.
Thompson, who recorded a unanimous decision on Lashley back in 2012, injured himself during training, according to Bellator. The nature of the injury is unknown. Dan Charles will replace Thompson at Bellator 138 on June 19.
“You can get hurt. It’s the nature of the business,” Lashley said. “He’s (Charles) a completely different style.”
Lashley (12-2), who owns the American Top Team Altitude family martial arts center in Aurora, has won his last five matches.
The 29-year-old Charles (9-2) is a 6-2 heavyweight based out of Arizona.
