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Thursday, October 3, 2024

BOXING MANAGER HARRISON AIMS TO IGNITE HOUSTON FIGHT SCENE AFTER SECURING PROMOTERS LICENSE

Press Release: October 3, 2024 By Lee McLaughlan - 3rd October 2024, Houston, TX – Long-time boxing manager Bobby Harrison aims to supercharge Houston’s boxing scene after securing his promoter’s license.


Harrison, who has a strong stable of boxing talent including Houston’s current NABF middleweight champion Marquis ‘Marvelous’ Taylor and Jr lightweight contender Eridson Garcia, applied for the license after becoming frustrated at seeing his world class fighters denied major bouts.


Taylor and Garcia, both 30, are his prize assets and Harrison feels both boxers should be given the chance to have world title bouts in 2025. However, attempts to secure match-ups has proven impossible with a number of the top fighters refusing to take them on.


Harrison, who owns the city’s Legions Training Complex, is now looking at potential venues, dates and opponents so the duo can catch the eye of boxing’s sanctioning bodies.


Given Houston’s sporting pedigree, Harrison definitely wants to add some blockbuster boxing nights and bring on board major sponsors who want to be part of a slice of sporting history. He is also considering holding shows in other States to maximize the potential of his fighters.


Harrison said: “Houston has an impressive boxing scene – which goes largely under the radar – so I want to bring some great fights to the city for my fighters and for boxing fans.


“More importantly, I want to give my guys a real opportunity of being able to take on the best fighters in their divisions and show they deserve to be given a chance to fight for a world title.


“Both are ready to fight. I have spoken with other promoters to get them bouts but no-one is willing to fight them. This has forced me to take matters into my own hands and become a promoter.


“These two should be fighting for a world title and my plan is to get them the three or four fights they need to climb higher up the rankings, get the attention of the sanctioning bodies, and be given the chance to fight for a world title in 2025.”


Taylor, who has won 17 of his 20 professional fights, was last in the ring in August when he retained his NABF title after rival Robert Garcia retired hurt.


Harrison’s other contender, Eridson Garcia, who is ranked 13th by the WBA, has won 19 of his 20 professional fights. His last bout saw him secure an impressive unanimous decision over William Foster III in a lightweight contest in Newark.


Material Courtesy of: Lee McLaughlan Used with permission.


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