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Deshon Webster vs Samuel Clarkson on CBS Sports Network tonight

July 11, 2020July 10, 2020 by CES Boxing

One of the 1st televised pro boxing cards without a big name promoter associated with it will be televised on CBS Sports Network, Tomorrow Sat. July 11, 2020. The Bigger Than Life Entertainment company event will be headlined by a 12 round WBL World Cruiserweight fight in between Deshon Webster (12-3) and Samuel Clarkson (22-6).… read full article “Deshon Webster vs Samuel Clarkson on CBS Sports Network tonight”

Samuel Clarkson faces Ryad Merhy this Sat.; Cohen Signs Ochoa

December 15, 2018December 14, 2018 by Uprising Promotions

Uprising Promotions looks to close out the year in significant fashion on Saturday, as Samuel “Main Event” Clarkson (21-4, 14 KOs) takes on Ryad Merhy (26-1, 21 KOs) at the Spiroudome Arena in Charleroi, Belgium. Hardware will be on the line in the contest, as Clarkson looks to bring home the WBA International Cruiserweight Title.… read full article “Samuel Clarkson faces Ryad Merhy this Sat.; Cohen Signs Ochoa”

Samuel Clarkson looking to turn things around

October 2, 2017 by Uprising Promotions

Uprising Promotions light heavyweight Samuel “Main Event” Clarkson (19-4, 12 KOs) has used the past few months for reflection and adjusting certain components of his preparation, and the refocused Texas native looks to bring a new demeanor when he soon makes his return to the ring.

Bivol Breaks Down Clarkson, Continues to Rise Through the Light Heavyweight Ranks

April 15, 2017 by Paul Jones

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones and Justin Jones | Photo © Paul “Paparazzi” Jones

OXON HILL, MD – 26-year-old, WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol (10-0, 8 KOs)put Americanfans,the boxing media, and his divisional counterparts on notice after shellacking Samuel “The Main Event” Clarkson (19-4, 12 KOs) en route to a4^thround TKOin the main event of SHOWTIME’sSHOBOX: The New Generationcard at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Results: Dmitry Bivol stops Samuel Clarkson

April 15, 2017April 14, 2017 by Showtime Boxing

Undefeated WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Titlist Dmitry Bivol knocked down Samuel Clarkson three times en route to a fourth-round TKO Friday in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor.

(Photo credit Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)

Bivol (10-0, 8 KOs) is now the mandatory challenger for WBA (regular) Light Heavyweight World Champion Nathan Cleverly.

Dmitry Bivol vs. Samuel Clarkson – official weights

April 15, 2017April 12, 2017 by Showtime Boxing

Undefeated WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Titlist Dmitry Bivol and streaking challenger Samuel Clarkson made weight on Thursday for their 12-round main event tomorrow/Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME® (10p.m. ET/PT) from MGM Grand National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

(Photo credit Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)

The fast-rising Bivol (9-0, 7 KOs) earned his interim belt in just his seventh professional fight while Clarkson (19-3, 12 KO’s) enters Friday’s main event on a nine fight winning streak.

Why Bivol vs. Clarkson Could Be a Fight Without an Underdog – Ward, Kovalev, More!

April 10, 2017 by Paul Jones

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones – In a division with well-known fighters and perennial pound-for-pound entrants, including Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev, up-and-coming WBA Interim Light Heavyweight ChampDmitry Bivol (9-0, 7 KOs) is intent on building his own legacy on American soil.

Bivol, 26, will be featured on his first major televised card when he steps into the ring as the favorite against Samuel “The Main Event” Clarkson (19-3, 12 KOs) on Friday at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Samuel Clarkson vs Dmitry Bivol on April 14

March 31, 2017March 30, 2017 by Uprising Promotions

A laser-focused Samuel “Main Event” Clarkson (19-3, 11 KOs) will step onto the world stage on Friday, April 14, as the Uprising Promotions light heavyweight faces unbeaten prospect Dmitry Bivol (9-0, 7 KOs) for the Interim WBA World Championship. The bout will serve as the feature attraction of ShoBox: The Next Generation, with the fight taking place at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., just outside of Washington, D.C.

Results: Samuel Clarkson defeats Larry Pryor

December 10, 2016 by Uprising Promotions

Uprising Promotions light heavyweight Samuel “Main Event” Clarkson (19-3, 12 KOs) finished off 2016 with a bang on Friday night at the aptly titled Bomb Factory in Dallas, relentlessly pounding on veteran Larry Pryor until earning a TKO stoppage at the 2:59 mark of the opening round. The victory is the second for Clarkson over the past six weeks and extends his current winning streak to nine consecutive contests.

Samuel Clarkson vs. Larry Pryor tonight

December 9, 2016 by Uprising Promotions

Uprising Promotions light heavyweight Samuel “Main Event” Clarkson (18-3, 11 KOs) returns to the ring for the final time of 2016 on Friday night, facing 24-bout veteran Larry Pryor in the feature attraction of a card at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. The fight comes just six weeks after his last outing when he defeated the ever-durable Rayco Saunders by unanimous decision in Macon, Georgia.

“We are really excited to see Samuel finishing out the year on a strong note,” said Ronson Frank, Uprising Promotions President. “After he handles business tonight, we are setting our sights on a big 2017. Right now, we are looking to take the necessary strides to get him ranked in the top 10 so he can take on better opposition and become a force in the 175-pound weight division. It is just a matter of keeping him busy up until that point because we are ready to take on all comers.”