ShoBox: The New Generation shows up on on our Friday night again. Tonight in Tumecula, Calif. in the main event Chris Pearson (14-1, 10KOs) takes on Justin DeLoach (16-1, 8 KOs) for the vacant USBA Super Welterweight Belt.
In the undercard we’ll see Oscar Bravo (22-6, 10 KOs) face off against Saul Rodriguez (20-0-1, 15 KOs) and we’ll pick up our live blog when this fight starts.
As always, scroll on down for the live blog. Keep reading for the press release from ShoBox.
Top super welterweight prospects Chris Pearson and Justin DeLoach meet in a 10-round showdown in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, February 24 live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) from Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif. Photos by Showtime.
Pearson (14-1, 10 KOs, WSB 3-0, 1 KO) and DeLoach (16-1, 8 KOs) were scheduled to meet in the co-main event of Ishe Smith vs. Frank Galarza’s card in September 2016, but Pearson was forced to withdraw due to an injury suffered in training.
Pearson was 152.8, while DeLoach was 151.2-pounds.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, which will celebrate the 40th birthday of its President Floyd Mayweather with this exciting fight card.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are priced at $99.50, $69.50 and $49.50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
“We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Floyd’s 40th birthday than with a great night of boxing featuring three exciting and competitive battles,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “We’re looking forward to watching our own Chris Pearson and Justin DeLoach go head-to-head to establish themselves in the loaded 154-pound division. We’re also excited about one of our newest rising stars, Saul Rodriguez, as he looks to keep his perfect record intact in front of his hometown fans. The show will open with exciting knockout artist Andrew Tabiti, who’s continuing to climb the ranks in the cruiserweight division. This is going to be a great night from start to finish.”
Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
The critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, “ShoBox: The New Generation” returns with a talented trio of prospects determined to fight for a world title, including super welterweight Chris Pearson (14-1, 10 KOs), cruiserweight Andrew Tabiti (13-0, 11 KOs) and lightweight Saul Rodriguez (20-0-1, 15 KOs all in separate bouts.
The critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, “ShoBox: The New Generation” returns with a talented trio of prospects determined to fight for a world title, including super welterweight Chris Pearson (14-1, 10 KOs), cruiserweight Andrew Tabiti (13-0, 11 KOs) and lightweight Saul Rodriguez (20-0-1, 15 KOs all in separate bouts. ShoBox
The fights are on Showtime at 10 p.m. I’ll be starting the liveblog around 10:50 or so. Watch them with me.
