Undefeated Rising Star Chris Colbert Takes on Former Champion
Jezreel Corrales for Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title in Co-Main Event of
Broadcast Beginning at
8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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Philadelphia(Novambra 27,
2019) – Unified 154-pound world championJulian
“J-Rock” Williamswill
defend his WBA and IBF titles in a Philadelphia homecoming against the
hard-hittingJeison Rosarioamin'ny sabotsy, Janoary 18 in the FOX
PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes live in primetime from Temple
University’s Liacouras Center.
The action will also feature undefeated rising star Chris “Prime Time” Colbert taking on former champion Jezreel Corrales for the Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title as the co-main event of the broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
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“Julian Williams earned one of 2019’s most thrilling
victories in May against Jarrett Hurd, and there’s no better way for him to
follow that up than by defending his WBA and IBF titles in front of his
hometown fans in Philadelphia,” hoy i Tom Brown, Filohan'ny TGB
fisondrotana. “The great fight fans in Philadelphia are in for fireworks
because Jeison Rosario hits hard and he comes to pull off the spectacular
upset, and he only needs one punch to do so. Combined with the addition of one
of boxing’s best young stars in Chris Colbert in his toughest test to date
against Jezreel Corrales, FOX PBC Fight Night will be must watch from start to
finish on January 18 at Liacouras Center.”
Philadelphia’s Williams (27-1-1, 16 Kos) captured his world titles
in a FOX main event in May when he upset Jarrett Hurd’s homecoming defense in a
fight that is a frontrunner for 2019 Ady ny Taona. Williams took full
advantage of his second title opportunity with a spirited performance and an
impressive game plan that negated the hard-charging and physically bigger Hurd.
The 29-year-old will now headline in his hometown, marking the
first time he’s fought in Philadelphia since a 2011 victory over Eberto
Mendoza. Williams earned his title opportunity by winning four-straight fights
after a defeat to Jermall Charlo in 2016, including wins over former champion
Ishe Smith and Nathaniel Gallimore.
“This is going to be great having a homecoming fight back in
Philadelphia,” Hoy Williams. “I’m excited for the crowd that’ll be
at the Liacouras Center and to be back fighting on FOX. I haven’t fought in
Philadelphia since 2011, so I can’t wait to get back in the ring in front of
all my people. Rosario is a good fighter and I’m very familiar with him. I know
he packs a solid punch and that he’s been on a tear ever since his lone loss to
Nathaniel Gallimore. So he’ll be a stiff test for me, but I’m prepared to win.
Most of all, I’m just excited to defend my titles and as a unified champion in
front of my hometown crowd.”
Born in the Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami,
Sapile (19-1-1, 13 Kos) will take an eight-fight unbeaten streak into his
first world title fight on January 18. The 24-year-old has taken down a slew of
contenders and rising prospects including Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach and
Mark Anthony Hernandez, all of whom were either stopped or knocked down against
Rosario. Vao haingana indrindra, Rosario won a decision over veteran contender Jorge
Cota in April.
“I’m very thankful and excited for this
opportunity,” said Rosario. “I’m going to take advantage of it. I
plan to bring these titles back to the Dominican Republic by knockout, but if I
have to go 12 fihodinana, Vonona aho. I learned a lot from my first defeat, and it
will never happen again. I also want to thank PBC, my promoter Sampson Boxing
and my manager Caesar Mercedes for putting in this position. I can’t wait to
make the most of it.”
One of boxing’s top rising prospects, Colbert (13-0, 5 Kos) showed
off his emerging power with asensational one punch knockout of Miguel Beltran Jr. in the first
round of his most recent fight in September on FS1. The 23-year-old from
Brooklyn, New York had an impressive amateur career and has already taken down
three unbeaten fighters in his short pro career. He will look to kick off a big
2020 tamin'ny Janoary 18 after earning four wins in 2019.
“This is the stage that I’ve been waiting for,” said
Colbert. “My last fight was the co-main event on FS1 and now we’re moving
up to FOX. It’s time to show out! I’m going to show the world what the hype
behind me is all about and prove that I’m a soon-to-be champion of the world.
All I know about Corrales is that he’s a former champion who’s going to bring
his A-game, but I’m looking to get him out of there. I’m excited to be back in
Philly and I’m definitely going to have my crew and fans coming down from New
York to show support.”
The 28-year-old Corrales (23-3, 9 Kos) will look to rebound after
a narrow split-decision defeat to Ladarius Miller in July. Fighting out of San
Miguelito, Panama, Corrales won a super featherweight title in 2016 when he
went to Japan and knocked out Takashi Uchiyama before winning a decision in
their rematch. He also owns victories over current 130-pound champion Rene
Alvarado and Robinson Castellanos.
“Colbert is a good fighter but he’s not ready for what I can
do in the ring,” said Corrales. “I’m going to show that I’m still one
of the best in the division. This is a great opportunity to prove that. I’ve
been training hard to be the best Jezreel Corrales. Thank you to my whole team
for helping me get this fight. You’re not going to want to miss my performance
on January 18.”
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