This week on PBC Jabs, we reveal the details of our latest network deal with British television network ITV and junior middleweight title challenger Tony Harrison checks in ahead of his December 22nd clash with Jermell Charlo.
PBC and British television network ITV have announced a ground-breaking new deal that will bring exclusive coverage of world-class PBC boxing events to ITV viewers and fight fans in the United Kingdom. This exclusive three-year deal will guarantee a minimum of 15 televised events which includes more than 60 current and former world champs in matches staged both in the UK and U.S. Stay tuned for updates and upcoming ITV fight announcements.
On December 22nd, PBC on FOX returns to primetime from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The card begins with WBC mandatory challenger and 2012 U.S. Olympian Dominic “Trouble” Breazeale battling Puerto Rico’s Carlos Negron in a 10-round bout. In the co-main event Junior Middleweight Champ Jermell Charlo makes the fourth defense of his WBC title against 154-pound title challenger Tony Harrison, who joins us this week to discuss the upcoming fight and to tell us more about his recent holiday toy and grocery giveaway in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. And finally, in the main event, Jermall Charlo defends his interim WBC middleweight title against 160-pound contender Willie Monroe Jr.
The broadcast begins off at 8pm ET/5pm PT, live on FOX. Tickets are on sale now!
That’s all for this episode of PBC Jabs. Thank you for watching and we’ll see you next time as we continue to bring you the best in boxing!