Day: July 20, 2020

Willie Monroe Jr. “I am Ready, Willing and Able to take on Canelo”

NEW YORK (July 20, 2020) - Former two-time world title challenger Willie Monroe Jr. has thrown his hat in the ring for a potential showdown with four-division champion Canelo Alvarez that would take place in September. Monroe (24-3, 6 KOs) of Rochester, New York has won three bouts in a row, and feels that he not only has signed to fight Canelo in the past, but he has as many credentials as some of the names that are being mentioned as possible opponents. "This is a fight that is four years in the making," said Monroe.  "What happened was when I fought Gabriel Rosado four years ago, I signed a contract to fight Canelo.  I think his people were arrogant in thinking that I would not win that fight.  Well, I won that Read more [...]

Michael Dutchover Training Camp Quotes and Photos

   Photos by Kyte Monroe - Thompson Boxing Promotions PHILADELPHIA, PENN/ / ORANGE, CALIF. (July 20, 2020) -  Lightweight prospect Michael "West Texas Warrior" Dutchover (13-1, 10 KOs), who is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, will face Jorge Marron Jr. (18-1, 6 KOs) in a 8-round main event this Sunday, July 26, 2020 as TBP presents 3.2.1 Boxing, a live Pay-Per-View streaming event. Dutchover, who is coming off his controversial loss to Thomas Mattice on ShoBox, has been in camp working to make a statement, meanwhile his opponent Jorge Marron Jr., views this bout as life changing should Read more [...]