Former Amateur Standout Featured in Film CRADLE OF CHAMPIONS, Premiering September 21 on SHOWTIME at 8 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET/PT Prior to ShoBox: The New Generation Telecast 9:45 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET / PT
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NEW YORK – September 12, 2018 – Undefeated super featherweight and former amateur standout James Wilkins will make his live television debut on ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, సెప్టెంబర్ 21 immediately following the SHOWTIME premiere of CRADLE OF CHAMPIONS, a documentary chronicling Wilkins and the 2015 New York Golden Gloves boxing tournament. Wilkins will face undefeated featherweight prospect Misael Lopez (8-0, 4 కోస్) in the opening bout of what is now a four-fight ShoBox telecast. The back-to-back programs will begin at 8 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET/PT with CRADLE OF CHAMPIONS airing before the live ShoBox telecast at 9:45 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET/PT from Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Okla.
Wilkins, of New York City, has five wins and five knockouts since turning professional two years ago following an accomplished amateur run. CRADLE OF CHAMPIONS documents one of the pinnacle moments of his amateur career as the Staten Island native fights through the 10-week tournament in hopes of establishing himself as an elite amateur prospect. Having already won the New York Golden Gloves in 2013 వద్ద 123 పౌండ్ల, CRADLE OF CHAMPIONS chronicles Wilkins’ journey as a 19-year-old competing in the 132-pound class and culminates with a dramatic 2015 ఛాంపియన్షిప్ బాక్సింగ్.
“I’m honored to be a part of CRADLE OF CHAMPIONS,” the 22-year-old Wilkins said. “Fighting in the Golden Gloves was a life-changing experience for me and it’s a great feeling to know that boxing fans can watch the documentary on SHOWTIME and then watch my ShoBox debut right after.”
“They call me ‘Crunchtime’ and that’s what I’m bringing to ShoBox on September 21. I’ll be ripping and running and I look forward to putting on a spectacular performance against Misael Lopez.”
Wilkins, who counts former four-division champion Roy Jones Jr. and former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi as mentors, fought his way to the 2016 Olympic Trails in what was his last amateur tournament. His professional debut came in June of 2016 when he defeated Jack Grady via second-round knockout in a super lightweight contest.
In Friday’s main event, undefeated super featherweight prospect Jon Fernandez (16-0, 14 కోస్) will clash with O’Shaquie Foster (13-2, 8 కోస్) in a 10-round super featherweight bout. In the eight-round co-featured bouts, Irvin Gonzalez Jr. (10-0, 9 కోస్) meets Carlos Ramos (9-0, 6 కోస్) in a featherweight matchup, and Wesley Ferrer (12-0-1, 7 కోస్) will face Steven Ortiz (8-0, 3 కోస్) in a battle of lightweights.
Presented by DiBella Entertainment, tickets for the event are priced at $60 for ringside, $40 for floor seats and $30 for general admission and can be purchased in advance.
