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PUERTO RICAN OLYMPIAN CARLOS IVAN VELASQUEZ PREPARES TO FACE SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JAVIER FORTUNA IN LAS VEGAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS’ “TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS’ ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES
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UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT GERALD WASHINGTON TAKES ON AMIR MANSOUR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 FROM LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT IN SHELTON, WASHINGTON ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT
Plus! Exciting Heavyweight and 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter and Undefeated Light Heavyweight Knockout Artist Ahmed Elbiali
In Separate Bouts
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SHELTON, WA. (September 16, 2015) – Undefeated heavyweight Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington, (16-0, 11 KOs) battles Amir “Hardcore” Mansour (22-1, 16 KOs) in the 10-round main event on the Tuesday, October 13 edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and Fox Deportes from the Little Creek Resort Casino in Shelton, WA.
Also featured on the card are 2012 United States Olympian and undefeated heavyweight Michael Hunter, (9-0, 6KOs) and light heavyweight knockout artist Ahmed Elbiali, (12-0, 11KOs) in separate bouts. Televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
“I’m looking forward to stepping into the ring with Amir Mansour,” said Washington. “This is my time to make a statement. I will make an example of Amir Mansour to let the heavyweight division know that there’s a new sheriff in town. No more ‘Mr. Nice Guy’, it’s time for me to bring the pain!”
“Gerald Washington has not even come close to fighting someone of my caliber,” said Mansour. “He has zero advantage except for height and I’m experienced enough to take that away. The match against me is going to introduce Washington to an entirely new world of fighting and I’m sure he isn’t prepared for this type of fight.”
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are priced at $100, $60, $40, $30 and $20, not including applicable service charges and taxes, and are on now on sale through the Little Creek Casino Resort through their website, www.Little-Creek.com or by calling 1-800-667-7711. The Little Creek Casino Resort is located at 91 W. State Route 108 in Shelton, Washington 98584. Doors will open on the night of the event at 5 p.m. PT.
“We’re very excited to return to the Little Creek Resort Casino with this outstanding card,” said Tom Brown of TGB Promotions. “Washington and Hunter are two of the brightest rising stars on the American heavyweight scene and Elbiali is one of the best light heavyweight prospects in boxing.”
A two-way player (tight end and defensive end) at the University of Southern California, Washington spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills practice squads on his unconventional path that led him to boxing. The 33-year-old also worked in the Navy as a helicopter mechanic before going to USC and did not get his start in professional boxing until 2012. Fighting out of San Jose, California, he is yet to lose in his latest endeavor and most recently defeated Jason Gavern in March and will be facing his toughest competition against Mansour.
An exciting pressure fighter out of Wilmington, Delaware, Mansour looks for his third straight victory on October 13. The 43-year-old owns victories over Dominick Guinn, Epifanio Mendoza and Kelvin Price. His last two outings ended with an impressive knockout of Fred Kassi and a victory over Joey Dawejko.
Since turning professional in early 2013 following the London Olympic Games, the 27-year-old Hunter, fighting out of Las Vegas, NV, has continued to shine. With three victories in 2015, the last two by knockout he will be looking to march again into the win column.
A native of Cairo, Egypt now residing in Miami, FL the 24-year-old Elbiali makes a quick return to the ring following a first round knockout of Fabiano Peno on Tuesday, September 8 at the debut of FS1’s TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS at the Hollywood, Palladium.
For more information visit www. premierboxingchampions.comwww. TGBPromotions.com and http:// www.foxsports.com/presspass/ homepage, Follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing, @gwgallonegro, @hardcoremansour @TGBPromotions, @FS1, @FOXDeportes and @Swanson_Comm and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Little. Creek.Casino.Resort www. facebook.com/foxdeportes and w ww.Facebook.com/ PremierBoxingChampions.
SAMMY VASQUEZ THRILLS HOMETOWN CROWD WITH FIFTH-ROUND STOPPAGE OF JOSE LOPEZ ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES FROM THE CONVOCATION CENTER AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
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UNDEFEATED FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT OMAR DOUGLAS TAKES ON BRAULIO SANTOS IN TELEVISED OPENER OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 FROM THE CONVOCATION CENTER AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IN CALIFORNIA, PA.
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UNDEFEATED POWER-PUNCHER JULIUS JACKSON TAKES ON JOSE UZCATEGUI TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 FROM SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT
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DOMINIC “TROUBLE” BREAZEALE RETURNS TO PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS
Upland, California (September 9, 2015) – Top U.S. heavyweight prospect Dominic “Trouble” Breazeale (15-0, 14 KO’s) will be returning to the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) series on October 13th. After debuting on the televised portion of the PBC series this past June on NBC, Breazeale will be headlining the main event in the new PBC series “TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS” on Fox Sports 1.
Breazeale is on an accelerated path to heavyweight title contention and continues to face significantly tougher opposition. The 2012 U.S. Olympian will face Cameroon native Fred Kassi (18-3-1, 10 KO’s) in a scheduled 10 round bout. Both men are coming off impressive outings and this bout is expected to be a slug fest between the two heavyweights.
This past June, Breazeale stopped Yasmany Consuegra in three rounds in a battle of undefeated heavyweights in which most indicated was his toughest test yet. Although Breazeale was on the receiving end of a few punches in the first round, he found his range and dropped his opponent in the end of the 2nd round and then two more times in the 3rd round resulting in the stoppage.
It was a great experience for Breazeale and he continues to learn and mature in every bout. “My last bout against Yasmany Consuegra was definitely a great experience and I learned a lot from it. I got hit more than what I would have liked but this is boxing and you’re going to get hit. In this training camp I have been focusing on my defense with my trainer John Bray so I’m not getting hit with punches that I shouldn’t be hit with. The heavyweight division is a division that can end with one punch and I am fortunate to have a good chin and knockout power.”
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“To have fought on the Premier Boxing Champions series on NBC and have the knockout I did was a blessing. I consider myself a fan friendly fighter and am sure I made a few new fans”, said Breazeale.
His opponent Fred Kassi is coming off a 10 round majority draw against Chris Arreola. Some boxing scribes thought he should have been awarded the decision against the veteran Arreola as Kassi landed more punches in the fight. This upcoming bout against Fred Kassi is one that will definitely place Dominic Breazeale in contender status and he is looking forward to it.
“After my last bout, I spoke with Al Haymon and let him know I am ready to get back in the ring very soon. I also asked for a tough opponent and I am now facing Fred Kassi. I respect Kassi and I know this will be a tough fight for me. To go all ten rounds with Arreola and the fight result in a draw shows that Kassi can box and fight. I have been preparing well in camp and I’m ready for the challenge.”
Breazeale is also excited that he will again fight in front of a nationally televised audience and will be headlining his first main event. “Since I turned professional three years ago, this is what I always wanted to do. I grew up watching Riddick Bowe and wanted to see my face on a poster of the main event. I realize the position I am in and know that a world title shot is not far away.”
“I want to fight the best out there and this is the next step to making my dreams come true and I will be the next American world heavyweight champion. I want to thank Al Haymon for the opportunity and I will make the best of it. I plan on giving the fans an exciting fight and show them that the heavyweight division is well on its way to being back into the mainstream.”
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FORMER WORLD CHAMPION AUSTIN TROUT SCORES SIXTH ROUND KNOCKOUT OF JOEY HERNANDEZ IN THE MAIN EVENT OF THE INAUGURAL PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FS1 AND FOX DEPORTES EVENT
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SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JAVIER FORTUNA WILL DEFEND AGAINST PUERTO RICAN OLYMPIAN CARLOS VELASQUEZ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 FROM THE PEARL AT PALMS CASINO RESORT IN LAS VEGAS ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS (PBC) TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS ON FS1 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT
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