In light of the latest big name heavyweight to become embroiled in a PEDS issue, it would be very bad taste for any promoter to reward Jarrell Miller, who of course flunked a test or tests back in May of this year, with a big fight.
Jamal ‘Shango’ James ignited The Armory in his backyard of Minneapolis with a hard-earned victory over former titlist Antonio Demarco. With the win James moves one step closer to his dream of fighting for a world title maybe even in his hometown.
Welterweight contender and Minneapolis-native Jamal “Shango” James defeated former world champion Antonio DeMarco by unanimous decision Saturday in an exciting action fight that headlined FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes from The Armory in Minneapolis.
This Saturday night Jamal James returns to the ring in the comfy confines of the Minneapolis Armory on FS1. For those keeping track at home this will be James’s fourth time in a row fighting in front of a growing hometown fanbase.
Jamal James 145.8 vs Antonio DeMarco 147.6
Robert Helenius 243.4 vs Gerald Washington 236.4
Charles Martin 253.4 vs Daniel Martz 250.6
Bryant Perrella 147 vs.Domonique
Fan-favorite Chris Arreola (38-5-1, 33 KOs) score a third-round stoppage over previously unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin (17-1-1, 12 KOs).
“Augustin is a hungry kid who tried to make a name off of me,” said Arreola.
David Benavidez vs. J’Leon Love, Luis Nery vs. McJoe Arroyo, Chris Arreola vs Jean Pierre Augustin In Action on PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Undercard This Saturday from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (9 p.m.
Heavyweight slugger Adam Kownacki (18-0, 14 KOs) remained undefeated by scoring a unanimous decision victory over former world champion Charles Martin (25-2-1, 23 KOs) in a sensational action-packed fight.
In a back and forth fight, ‘Showtime’ Shawn Porter (29-2-1, 17 KOs) outworked Danny ‘Swift’ Garcia (34-2, 20 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision to capture the vacant WBC 147 pound title on Saturday night on Showtime Championship Boxing at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Lou DiBella
Thanks everyone for joining us for this conference call for what should be an amazing, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING card presented by Premier Boxing Champions at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, September 8th.