11 Jul 2015

Willie Nelson knocks out Tony Harrison in stunning upset

In a fight that lacked early excitement was at no loss for it when it was all said and done as underdog Willie “The Great” Nelson (24-2-1 14KOs) knocked out undefeated junior middleweight prospect Tony Harrison (21-1 18KOs) in Harrison’s first step up in competition. After the fight Nelson explained

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09 Jul 2015

Tony Harrison and Willie Nelson argue at press conference

At the final press conference for Premier Boxing Champions debut on ESPN this Saturday in which welterweights Keith Thurman vs. Luis Collazo, it was the co-main event that stole the show. Tony Harrison brought his larger than life persona to the podium as he vocally critiqued Willie Nelson’s demeanor which

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09 Jul 2015

Boxing Schedule for July 11th

6PM, Tampa, Florida, EPSN – WBA “regular” welterweight title, Keith Thurman (c) vs. Luis Collazo; co-main junior middleweight, 10 rounds, Tony Harrison vs. Willie Nelson. A lightweight fight between Edner Cherry and Luis Cruz will be shown online at ESPN3.com.   Los Angeles, CA, HBO Latino – Junior Welterweights, 10 rounds,

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06 Jul 2015

FULL NIGHT OF UNDERCARD ACTION FEATURES EDNER CHERRY BATTLING LUIS CRUZ & ANTHONY PETERSON TAKING ON RAMESIS GIL FROM THE USF SUN DOME IN TAMPA ON SATURDAY, JULY 11

An exciting night of undercard fights comes to the USF Sun Dome in Tampa on Saturday, July 11 featuring matchups between Edner Cherry (33-6-2, 18 KOs) fighting Luis Cruz (21-3, 16 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight battle and Anthony Peterson (34-1, 22 KOs) facing Ramesis Gil (8-11-5, 5 KOs) in

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04 Jul 2015

Devon Alexander vs. Diego Chaves deal reached, could be televised on FS1

A deal was reached prior to purse bid for a bout between Devon Alexander-Diego Chaves which will an eliminator bout for the IBF welterweight title. The news was first reported by Dan Rafael of ESPN.com as Tom Brown of TGB, who acted on behalf of Alexander’s promoter on behalf of advisor

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15 Jun 2015

Danny Garcia vs. Paulie Malignaggi official for August 1st

It is now official as Danny “Swift” Garcia (30-0, 17 KOs) will face Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (33-6, 7 KOs) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY in the second venture of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN on Saturday, August 1st. The undercard is rumored to feature middleweight Danny Jacobs versus either

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04 Jun 2015

Keith Thurman-Luis Collazo to take place at USF Sun Dome in Tampa

Per a press release, Keith “One Time” Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) will debut in his home state of Florida on the debut of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN against Luis Collazo (36-6, 19 KOs). The fight will take place Saturday, July 11th at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Fl. The co-main

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04 Jun 2015

Danny Garcia vs. Paulie Malignaggi rumored for August 1st

Last week it was reported that Danny Garcia would make his long awaited return to the ring on August 1st at yet to be announced venue, but heavily believed to be in Brooklyn, NY at the Barclays Center. Dan Rafael of ESPN.com has now reported that Paulie Malignaggi might be

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29 May 2015

Danny Garcia to return August 1st on ESPN

Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions brainchild is taking no prisoners as it moves to ESPN as the second bout under PBC on ESPN format will feature Danny Garcia vs. a yet to be named opponent on August 1st. This marks the second high profile fighter on the ESPN platform as

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23 May 2015

Football player Frank Gore signs Willie Nelson to managerial pact

Per Brian Schwartz’s Facebook page, trainer of junior middleweight Willie Nelson, Nelson has signed a deal with Indianapolis Colts RB Frank Gore’s newly established boxing management company, Groves Finest. Gore who use to train in the offseason with Schwartz when he played for the San Francisco 49ers is now looking

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