Undefeated Rising Star Chris Colbert Takes on Former Champion Jezreel Corrales for Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title in Co-Main Event of Broadcast Beginning at

8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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PHILADELPHIA(Lapkritis 27, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world championJulian “J-Rock” Williamswill defend his WBA and IBF titles in a Philadelphia homecoming against the hard-hittingJeison Rosariošeštadienį, Sausis 18 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes live in primetime from Temple University’s Liacouras Center.

The action will also feature undefeated rising star Chrisas “Prime Time” Colbert taking on former champion Jezreel Corrales for the Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title as the co-main event of the broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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“Julian Williams earned one of 2019’s most thrilling victories in May against Jarrett Hurd, and there’s no better way for him to follow that up than by defending his WBA and IBF titles in front of his hometown fans in Philadelphia,” sakė Tomas Ruda, President of TGB Promotions. “The great fight fans in Philadelphia are in for fireworks because Jeison Rosario hits hard and he comes to pull off the spectacular upset, and he only needs one punch to do so. Combined with the addition of one of boxing’s best young stars in Chris Colbert in his toughest test to date against Jezreel Corrales, FOX PBC Fight Night will be must watch from start to finish on January 18 at Liacouras Center.”

Philadelphia’s Williams (27-1-1, 16 Kos) captured his world titles in a FOX main event in May when he upset Jarrett Hurd’s homecoming defense in a fight that is a frontrunner for 2019 Kova Metų. Williams took full advantage of his second title opportunity with a spirited performance and an impressive game plan that negated the hard-charging and physically bigger Hurd.

The 29-year-old will now headline in his hometown, marking the first time he’s fought in Philadelphia since a 2011 victory over Eberto Mendoza. Williams earned his title opportunity by winning four-straight fights after a defeat to Jermall Charlo in 2016, including wins over former champion Ishe Smith and Nathaniel Gallimore.

“Tai bus puikus turintys Homecoming kovoti atgal į Filadelfija,” Sakė Williams. “Aš susijaudinęs dėl minios, kad bus tuo Liacouras centro ir grįžti gesinimo FOX. Aš ne kovojo Filadelfija nuo 2011, todėl aš negaliu laukti, kad grįžti į žiedo priešais Visi mano žmonės. Rosarijas yra geras kovotojas ir aš esu labai gerai susipažinęs su jam. Aš žinau jis pakuočių tvirtą Punch, ir kad jis buvo ant plyšimo bet kada, nes jo vienišus nuostolių Nathaniel Gallimore. Taigi jis bus standus testas mane, bet aš pasiruošęs laimėti. Daugiausia iš visų, Aš tiesiog malonu ginti savo titulus ir kaip vieningą čempionas priešais mano gimtajame minios.”

Gimė Dominikos Respublikoje ir dabar kovoja iš Majamio, Rožančius (19-1-1, 13 Kos) will take an eight-fight unbeaten streak into his first world title fight on January 18. The 24-year-old has taken down a slew of contenders and rising prospects including Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach and Mark Anthony Hernandez, all of whom were either stopped or knocked down against Rosario. Neseniai, Rosario won a decision over veteran contender Jorge Cota in April.

“I’m very thankful and excited for this opportunity,” said Rosario. “I’m going to take advantage of it. I plan to bring these titles back to the Dominican Republic by knockout, but if I have to go 12 raundai, Aš pasiruošęs. I learned a lot from my first defeat, and it will never happen again. I also want to thank PBC, my promoter Sampson Boxing and my manager Caesar Mercedes for putting in this position. I can’t wait to make the most of it.”

One of boxing’s top rising prospects, Colbert (13-0, 5 Kos) showed off his emerging power with asensational one punch knockout of Miguel Beltran Jr. in the first round of his most recent fight in September on FS1. The 23-year-old from Brooklyn, New York had an impressive amateur career and has already taken down three unbeaten fighters in his short pro career. He will look to kick off a big 2020 sausio 18 after earning four wins in 2019.

“This is the stage that I’ve been waiting for,” said Colbert. “My last fight was the co-main event on FS1 and now we’re moving up to FOX. It’s time to show out! I’m going to show the world what the hype behind me is all about and prove that I’m a soon-to-be champion of the world. Viskas, ką aš žinau apie Corrales yra tai, kad jis buvęs čempionas, kuris vyksta, kad jo A žaidimas, bet aš nori gauti jį iš ten. Man malonu būti atgal Philly ir aš tikrai teks savo įgula ir ventiliatoriai leistis iš naujų Niujorkas parodyti paramą.”

28-metų Corrales (23-3, 9 Kos) atrodys rikošetas po siauras Split-sprendimas pralaimėjimas Ladarius Miller liepą. Kova iš San Miguelito, Panama, Corrales laimėjo super lengvas titulą 2016 kada jis išvyko į Japoniją ir iškrenta Takashi Uchiyama prieš laimėjo sprendimą jų rematch. Jis taip pat priklauso pergalių daugiau nei dabartinio 130-svaras čempiono Rene Alvarado Robinsonas Castellanos.

“Colbert yra geras kovotojas, bet jis nėra pasiruošęs už tai, ką aš galiu padaryti žiedo,” Said Corrales. “I’m going to show that I’m still one of the best in the division. This is a great opportunity to prove that. I’ve been training hard to be the best Jezreel Corrales. Thank you to my whole team for helping me get this fight. You’re not going to want to miss my performance on January 18.”

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