Odom Replaces The Injured Ronald Ellis In Co-Featured Bout Live On SHOWTIME^® Mgbe 10 p.m. NA/PT From Foxwoods Resort Casino In Mashantucket, Conn.

 

NEW YORK (July 15, 2016) – Prospect Jerry Odom steps up to face Julius Jackson in a matchup of super middleweights next Friday, July 22 na ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ na-na showtime (10 p.m. NA/Pt) si Foxwoods Resort cha cha n'ime Mashantucket, Conn.

 

The hard-hitting Odom (13-2-1, 12 Kos) replaces Ronald Ellis, who pulled out of the bout on Thursday with a right hand injury.

 

Odom was deep in training and looking to bounce back from a controversial draw with Ellis in February on ShoBox when he received the opportunity to face Jackson (19-1, 15 Kos). Jackson is the older brother of John and son of former two-division world champion Julian “The Hawk” Jackson.

 

“I have been training for a few fights that fell through. I’m in shape and ready to go,"Odom kwuru. “When my team got the call we decided it was the right decision to take this opportunity.

 

“My power will be a big factor. Jackson has faced punchers before, but he hasn’t faced one like me. Nke a bụ oké ohere, and I will put on a show Friday na-esonụ.”

 

Undefeated top 10-ranked super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (15-0, 7 Kos) faces Roman Ruben Reynoso (18-1-1, 7 Kos) na 10-gburugburu isi omume. In an eight round lightweight bout, O'Shaquie Ezi (10-1, 7 Kos) meets Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6 Kos).

 

The July 22 ShoBox telecast marks the 15-year anniversary of the celebrated prospect developmental series.