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 Luta do Ano”.

“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.”

Em 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.

Claro, first on Hart’s mind is his chance to win the WBO super middleweight championship Friday night in Tucson, THE.

Os prêmios Briscoe são nomeados em homenagem ao lendário peso-médio da Philly Bennie Briscoe e aos troféus oferecidos – a estátua de Briscoe e a medalha de Briscoe – todos têm a semelhança do ícone falecido. O evento reúne a comunidade local de boxe, incluindo os vencedores do prêmio, suas famílias, boxeadores do passado e do presente, os fãs de luta, outras pessoas do boxe, e fãs de esportes em geral.

Este é o décimo ano do Prêmio Briscoe, que são apresentados pela Philly Boxing History Inc., um 501(c)3 Organização sem fins lucrativos, dedicado a preservar e celebrar o grande legado do boxe da Filadélfia. Os vencedores anteriores do Briscoe Awards incluem Bernard Hopkins, Danny Garcia, Steve Cunningham, e muitos outros.

O evento retorna ao Xfinity Live! Filadélfia, o centro dos estádios esportivos de Philly, localizado em 1100 Pattison Avenue no sul da Filadélfia. Admission is $5, e os ingressos podem ser adquiridos em BriscoeAwards.com ou ligando para 609-377-6413. Todos são bem vindos.

Para obter mais informações, including sponsorship and advertising opportunities, por favor ligue para John DiSanto, 609-377-6413 / johndisanto@phillyboxinghistory.com.

O 10º Prêmio Briscoe Anual será realizado em Domingo, Outubro 15, 2017, 1-4 PM, no Xfinity Live!, 1100 Pattison Avenue no sul da Filadélfia.