In a crossroads bout for two Lightweight title hopefuls, Edner Cherry (35-7-2, 19 KOs) takes on Omar Douglas (17-1, 12 KOs) in the main event on Premier Boxing Champions‘ Toe-to-Toe Tuesday’s on FS1 on Tuesday, April 4.
The televised portion of the PBC card begins at 9:00 pm, EST live from Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Cherry has twice dropped a shot at being champion–most recently in a split-decision loss to former IBF champion, Jose Pedraza in October of 2013. Many thought Cherry beat Pedraza that night for the in Cincinnati, Ohio.
“I have to give Omar Douglas credit for taking this fight,” said Cherry. “We’re both very hungry, so I think this is going to be entertaining for the fans. Omar is coming off a loss, so I know he needs this win. We both come with speed and power. It’s going to be fireworks on April 4.”
Omar Douglas, from Wilmington, Delaware, who idolized Marvin Hagler growing up, looks to get back on track in his quest for a title shot on Tuesday night. We last saw Douglas in November of 2016, dropping a close, but unanimous decision to Javier Fortuna.
It was a setback for Douglas, but he can catapult himself back into the discussions of a world title shot with a good showing against Cherry.
“I’m looking forward to a great fight on April 4,” said Douglas. “I have a good experienced opponent in front of me. This fight will show my full arsenal, because I know he’s going to bring pressure. I can box or come forward. I plan to use my jab to win rounds and get this victory.”
The other scheduled televised fights for the evening are as follows:
- Frank De Alba (21-2-2, 9 KOs) vs Ryan Kielczweski (26-2, 8 KOs) Jr. Lightweights
- Stephen Fulton (10-0, 5 KOs) vs Luis Rosario (8-0-1, 7 KOs) Featherweights
