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‘Premier Boxing Champions’ Series Springs Forward With Loaded Slate of Telecasts

LAS VEGAS, April 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The “Premier Boxing Champions” series rolled into April with a hotly contested match between Edner Cherry and Omar Douglas on FS1 “TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS” on April 4 and will continue with an outstanding slate of shows, featuring matches in some of the deepest divisions in boxing.

“Premier Boxing Champions will present a busy schedule in April, involving prospects, rising stars and established champions,’’ said Tim Smith, Vice President of Communications for Premier Boxing Champions. “It’s the kind of schedule that contains matches for every type of boxing fan.’’

The impressive run started with Cherry besting Douglas in a close and competitive super featherweight clash from Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pa., on “TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS “on FS1 and FOX Deportes last night.

Next up, former title challenger Josesito Lopez will meet Mexico’s Saul Corral this Sunday, April 9 in the main event on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Novo at L.A. The telecast airs live from Los Angeles at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT.  Also on the card, unbeaten lightweight contender Alejandro Luna will battle former title contender Andrey Klimov in a 10-round bout in the co-feature, and 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas will make his pro debut in a six round super featherweight match.

A welterweight world title eliminator between former champions Andre Berto and Shawn Porter will highlight an action-packed PBC card on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Saturday, April 22. Undefeated 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo will defend his title against top contender Charles Hatley in the co-feature. Also in action is heavyweight title contender Luis “The Real King Kong’’ Ortiz taking on rugged veteran Derric Rossy.

Exciting contenders Oscar Molina and Levan Ghvamichava will square-off in the main event, while rising star Brandon Figueroa also enters the ring, in an action-packed “TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS” show on FS1 and FOX Deportes at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on April 25.

Beibut Shumenov defends his cruiserweight title against Yunier Dorticos while Carlos Zambrano will battle Claudio Marrero in a featherweight showdown on FS1 and FOX Deportes at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 29.

The PBC schedule for May promises to be just as jam-packed with exciting matches. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements.

About Premier Boxing Champions Premier Boxing Champions is a live boxing series created for TV and cable by Haymon Sports, LLC. The series features the greatest array of international boxing talent in all weight divisions, with fighters representing over 10 countries including the United States and Mexico. From former Olympians to Champions of all nationalities, the series can be seen on over 10 networks in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the U.K.

CONTACTS: Tim Smith Premier, Boxing Champions: (702) 843-3400 Hanna Bolte, Bolte Media for Premier Boxing Champions Hanna@BolteMedia.com, 310-497-5586 Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500

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