The lights dimmed, the smoke rose and lasers darted through the fog as Keith Thurman (25-0, 22 KOs) approached the ring to face former champion Luis Collazo (36-7, 19 KOs) in defense of his WBA “Regular” welterweight world championship.
After losing nearly every round, Willie Nelson landed the perfect right hand to stop Tony Harrison in his tracks, dealing the Detroit native his first pro career loss.
Bantamweight hopeful Antonio Russell (3-0, 2 KOs) squared off with Puerto Rican rival Jaxel Marrero (1-6-1, 0 KOs) on the PBC on ESPN undercard.
Scheduled for four rounds, Antonio Tarver Jr. (3-0, 2 KOs) climbed the three steps against last minute substitute and fellow Tampa resident Oscar Gonzalez (9-12-1, 3 KOs).
In his professional debut, Florida welterweight Bruno Bredicean defeated Randy Hedderick.
Edner Cherry stopped Louis Cruz in an entertaining bout on the undercard of the first ever PBC on ESPN card.
Manny Woods and Carlos Garcia squared off in a six round Super Welterweight bout on the first ever PBC on ESPN card.
Keith Thurman and Luis Collazo both weighed in earlier today and are ready to face off in the inaugural PBC on ESPN fight card on Saturday night.
Keith "One Time" Thurman is back at it again, this time facing veteran Luis Collazo for a welterweight showdown in Tampa, Florida. Check out Merissa Dyer's preview and prediction for this exciting Welterweight bout.
The fourth of July may have passed, but Saturday, July 11 will touch off some proverbial fireworks in the humid setting of balmy Tampa, Florida. The ambiance may be placid but the evening promises an atmosphere that could not be confused with serenity.
Saturday, July 11, Premier Boxing Champions continues its network television takeover with the debut of PBC on ESPN. Keith Thurman takes on Luis Collazo and Tony Harrison faces Willie Nelson.
Former world champions are set to collide as Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver (31-6, 22 KOs) takes on Steve "U.S.S." Cunningham (28-7, 13 KOs) in a 12-round heavyweight showdown as Premier Boxing Champions on Spike comes to Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Friday, August 14.
The highly anticipated showdown between undefeated star Leo "El Terremoto" Santa Cruz (30-0-1, 17 KOs) and former three-division world champion Abner Mares (29-1-1, 15 KOs) is official as the two beloved stars that call Southern California home will fight in their own backyard at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles onSaturday, August 29 live in primetime on ESPN.
On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Premier Boxing Champions will be putting on yet another show, when power puncher Keith “One Time” Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) will be taking on seasoned veteran Luis Collazo (36-6, 19 KOs) in a welterweight clash at the 147 pound division.
Fighters competing on Saturday's Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN card held media workouts in Tampa today before their July 11 showdowns at the USF Sun Dome with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
