Odom Replaces The Injured Ronald Ellis In Co-Featured Bout Live On SHOWTIME® Sa 10 p.m. AT/PT From Foxwoods Resort Casino In Mashantucket, Conn.
New York (Hulyo 15, 2016) – Prospect Jerry Odom steps up to face Julius Jackson in a matchup of super middleweights next Friday, Hulyo 22 sa ShoBox: Ang Bagong Henerasyong nang live sa showtime (10 p.m. AT/PT) mula sa Foxwoods Resort Casino sa Mashantucket, Conn.
The hard-hitting Odom (13-2-1, 12 Kos) replaces Ronald Ellis, who pulled out of the bout sa Huwebes 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,"Sabi Odom. “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. Ito ay isang magandang pagkakataon, and I will put on a show susunod na Biyernes.”
Undefeated top 10-ranked super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (15-0, 7 Kos) faces Roman Ruben Reynoso (18-1-1, 7 Kos) sa 10-round main event. In an eight round lightweight bout, O'Shaquie Foster (10-1, 7 Kos) meets Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6 Kos).
Ang Hulyo 22 ShoBox telecast marks the 15-year anniversary of the celebrated prospect developmental series.