PHILADELPHIA – On the brink of his first shot at a world title, super middleweight Jesse Hart commented on his March 18, 2016 fight against Dashon Johnson, which was named the “Philly Lukto de la Jaro”.
“That’s what it deserves,” Hart said about his 10-round thriller against Johnson. “I gave blood sweat and tears.”
Hart was generally in control in the fight, but had to battle back from the Californian’s aggressive rushes that had him in trouble in round six and on the floor in round ten. Hart climbed to his feet and went on to win the decision after ten exciting rounds. It was a memorable fight on a great night of Philly boxing.
“I showed a tremendous amount of heart,” Hart said. “It was a war. I was prepared to die. I won that fight on heart. I had to dig down to the pit of my soul – dig down deep to find it, and to get it.”
Sur October 15th, Hart and Johnson will be honored at the 10th Annual Briscoe Awards for their excellent fight and the page in Philly boxing history that they created together.
Certe, first on Hart’s mind is his chance to win the WBO super middleweight championship Friday night in Tucson, AZ.
ABOUT THE BRISCOE AWARDS ON OKTOBRO 15 EL 1-4 PM
The Briscoe Awards are named in honor of legendary Philly middleweight Bennie Briscoe and the trophies given away – the Briscoe Statue and the Briscoe Medal – all bear the deceased icon’s likeness. The event brings together the local boxing community, including the award winners, their families, past and present boxers, fight fans, other boxing people, and general sports fans.
This is the tenth year for the Briscoe Awards, which are presented by Philly Boxing History Inc., oni 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Philadelphia’s great boxing legacy. Past winners at the Briscoe Awards include Bernard Hopkins, Danny Garcia, steve Cunningham, and many others.
The event returns to Xfinity Live! Philadelphia,
the central hub of Philly’s sports stadiums, situas ĉe
1100 Pattison Avenue in South Philadelphia. Agnosko estas $5,
and tickets can be purchased at BriscoeAwards.com or by calling 609-377-6413.
Everyone is welcome.
The 10th Annual Briscoe Awards will be held on #Diman?o, Oktobro 15, 2017,
1-4 PM,
at Xfinity Live!,
1100 Pattison Avenue in South Philadelphia.
