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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Three Undefeated Boxers Highlight Triller Fight Club Undercard Expansion For April 17 in Atlanta

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Press Release: By FITE – Three Undefeated Boxers Highlight Triller Fight Club Undercard Expansion For April 17 in Atlanta

Junior Younan (15-0-1), Quinton Randall (7-0) and Lorenzo Simpson (9-0) Put Undefeated Marks On The Line At Mercedes-Benz Stadium

LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2021 -- Triller Fight Club today announced the latest additions to a world-class lineup of boxing for its April 17 event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Joining the global PPV boxing and entertainment extravaganza will be three undefeated boxers, including welterweight Quinton Randall (Houston, 7-0), super middleweight Junior Younan (Brooklyn, N.Y., 15-0-1) and middleweight Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson (Baltimore, Md., 9-0). Simpson will meet Francisco Torres (Buenos Aires, 16-3-1), while Younan will meet Jeyson Minda (Quito, Ecuador/Salem, Mass., 14-4-1) with an opponent TBD for Randall. Triller Fight Club is a partnership between leading music and social media platform Triller and Snoop Dogg, and is spearheaded by visionary producer Ryan Kavanaugh.

“Nowhere will you find this mix of world class fights mixed with some of the biggest names in entertainment,” said Peter Kahn, Triller Fight Club Chief Boxing Officer. “The undercard we have built continues to stoke the fire for boxing fans, who will come for the action and love the music, while our audience coming for our elite music talent will be enthralled by the hard hitting, fast paced mix of legends and rising stars in the ring. Everyone learns, we grow audiences together and our vision of four quadrant entertainment reinvents the pay per view experience, with more to come.”

As revealed last week, the card will also have another fan favorite, hard hitting Steve Cunningham(Philadelphia) replacing Antonio Tarver in the previously announced fight against Frank Mir.

These world class additions help round out Triller Fight Club’s first in a series of 2021 special events. In the headline matchup April 17 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Jake Paul takes on former Bellator and OneFC champion Ben Askren, while Regis Prograis (New Orleans), a former world champion and arguably one of the top two super lightweights in the world, takes on Ivan Redkach (Shostka, Ukraine); heavyweight MMA Bad Boy Mir (Las Vegas) will battle Cunningham (Philadelphia); and Joe Fournier (London) will challenge music icon and worldwide star Reykon(Envigado, Colombia).

Since turning professional shortly after his 18th birthday in 2013, the Brooklyn born Younan (15-0-1, 10 KOs) has stopped all opponents in the first two rounds. In his last start on March 9, 2019, he won a dominant unanimous decision over Derrick Findley in Verona, N.Y. Prior to turning professional Younan was a very highly decorated amateur including a 2011 National Junior Olympic Championship, a four-time National Silver Gloves champion, a three-time National PAL champion and a two-time National Junior Golden Gloves champion.

The former U.S. national boxing champion, Randall (7-0) turned pro in February 2019 and has quickly racked up seven victories, including two by way of stoppage. The 30-year-old native of Houston last fought in The Bubble at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on October 17, 2020, a unanimous decision over Jan Carlos Rivera. He is one of boxing’s great redemption stories, having overcome a series of personal tragedies, including the death of his eight year old son in a car accident, to turn his professional career around and put him in a position for continued success, now with TFC.

Minda enters at 14-4-1 with nine KO’s. The native Ecuadorian will bring a loyal and diverse Latino fan base to the card as well for his fast rising undefeated opponent.

The 20-year-old (9-0, 5 knockouts) Simpson made his pro debut in December 2018, and last fought in October, scoring a unanimous decision over Sonny Duversonne. Simpson is a 12 time National Champ and six time Silver Gloves winner, who many have dubbed “The Future of American Boxing.”

Torres (16-3, 5 KOs) has won his last eight bouts, two by KO, since April 2-18. He last fought on February 20, taking a unanimous decision from Louis Hernandez in Shelbyville, Ohio. Last August he claimed the WBA Fedecaribe super welterweight title with a win over Cleotis Pendarvis in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The lineup for the four-hour Pay Per View show will include performances by Justin Bieber, The Black Keys, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Diplo, Major Lazer, and the exclusive world premiere of the hip hop supergroup Mt. Westmore (Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort and E-40) performing for their first time ever together. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bert Marcus will lead and direct the creative storytelling for the Triller Fight Club event.

The lead up to April 17 officially also includes an original series exclusively on Triller and FITE. “PRBLM CHILD” is a raw, all-access look into the life of one of the world’s most polarizing and controversial personalities, YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, as he trains for his fight vs. Askren. The series also will include boxing legends Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Ryan Garcia, Jorge Masvidal and Snoop Dogg, among many more.

In addition to being a co-owner, Snoop also provides strategic counsel to Triller Fight Club, helping to select fighters and musical acts for the show-stopping events. An entertainment expert who has successfully maneuvered through a range of projects in a variety of different fields, Snoop secured his spot as a fan favorite during Triller's first sporting event, Tyson vs. Jones.

iNDemand, the leading transactional video-on-demand and PPV programming provider in North America, will serve as the exclusive U.S. and Canadian cable, satellite, and telco PPV provider for the event. Fans will be able to order the event on PPV through their existing cable, satellite and telco PPV providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, and Optimum in the U.S., as well as leading providers in Canada.

FITE, the premier PPV digital platform, will handle worldwide live pay-per-view streaming distribution online, and via FITE mobile and Smart TV apps, game controllers and all major OTT devices as well as power TrillerFightClub.com.

The suggested PPV retail price for the event is $49.99 (U.S. & Canada). Fans outside North America can check the FITE link at https://www.fite.tv/watch/jake-paul-vs-ben-askren/2p8y0/ for international pricing. All fight information can be found at TrillerFightClub.com, which features fight news, announcements, promotional videos, and the digital portal to buy the event.

**HOW TO WATCH THE APRIL 17, 2021, TRILLER FIGHT CLUB PPV EVENT**

TV: Cable, satellite & telco PPV providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, DIRECTV & U-Verse TV, Fios, and Optimum (U.S.), as well as leading providers in Canada.

Worldwide Streaming: FITE.TV and all FITE mobile, Smart TV, game controller and OTT apps as well as the event microsite hub: TrillerFightClub.com

Triller Fight Club, April 17, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Bout Schedule as of March 30, 2021

Main event:

Jake Paul, Cleveland (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Ben Askren, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (pro debut/boxing, 19-2-0, 6 Kos/MMA), 8 rounds, cruiserweight

Undercard:

Regis Prograis, New Orleans (25-1, 21 KOs) vs. Ivan Redkach, Shostka, Ukraine (23-5, 18 KOs), 10 rounds, super lightweight

Steve Cunningham, Philadelphia (29-9-1, 13 KOs), vs. Frank Mir, Las Vegas (pro debut/boxing, 18-11-0, 14KOs/MMA), 8 rounds, heavyweight

Joe Fournier, London (8-0, 8 KOs), vs. Andres Felipe Robledo Londoño (“Reykon”), Envigado, Colombia (pro debut), 6 rounds, light heavyweight

Junior Younan, Brooklyn (15-0-1, 10 KOs), vs. Jeyson Minda, Quito, Ecuador (14-4-1, 8 KOs), 8 rounds, super middleweight

Lorenzo Simpson, Baltimore (9-0, 5 KOs) vs. Francisco Torres (Buenos Aires, 16-3-1) 8 rounds, middleweight

Quinton Randall, Houston (7-0, 2 KOs) vs TBD 8 rounds, welterweight

About Triller:

Triller Network is a consolidation of companies, apps and technologies and the first of its kind leading the move into Internet 3.0. Triller Network pairs the culture of music with sports, fashion, entertainment and influencers through a 360-degree tech and content-based vertical. The TrillerNetwork—which includes the globally popular Triller app used by musicians, celebrities, athletes, and overall culture setters—has more than 300 million users worldwide. Unlike other apps it is often compared to, such as TikTok, it encourages its users to post the content created utilizing the Triller app across other social media platforms and websites. The network owns proprietary ad-tech and ad AI which is uniquely tied to the content rather than as is traditional to the user. By tracking the content, the Triller Network empowers its tastemakers and users to push their content virally to affiliated and un-affiliated sites and networks reaching tens of millions of additional users daily. Data from its AI suite, direct influencer and artists relationships is generated from both the on app and on the on and off network information and used both to program longer-form content, connect users across the web with the content and provide monetization opportunities maximizing brand partnership integrations. Having launched Highly successful campaigns starting with the app, and continuing throughout the entire tech ecosystem, with some of the biggest brands in the world including Pepsi, McDonalds, Weedmaps, DraftKings, L’Oreal, and many others, the Triller Network offers brands a unique content and technology integration. Branded content is integrated at the Trillerapp level, making direct deals with the influencers and celebrities who post the content. This branded content is pushed to and through thousands of affiliated and non-affiliated sites, apps, social networks and is ultimately integrated into valuable long-form Triller Network content, such as boxing PPV, live fashion shows, and episodic reality content on TrillerTV. Some of the more than 50 original half-hour TrillerTV shows include The D’Amelios Family’s Must Haves, Jennifer Lopez In The Morning, Jake Paul: Staying On Top, 2 Chainz Let’s Do It, Hypehouse’s Hanging With The Hype, Ur Lov’d: the Noah Beck Show, Fat Joe’s Masterclass, The Perez Hilton Show, and Violet Benson’s Too Tired To Be Crazy, among others. Triller Network includes Triller Fight Club which launched last year with the highly-successful Tyson-Jones Fight which shattered digital PPV records and became the 8th highest selling Boxing PPV of all time.

Material and Photo Courtesy of: FITE Used with permission. For more information about FITE including schedules, list of compatible streaming devices/platforms/Smart TVs, and to order Triller Fight Club please visit: https://www.fite.tv/watch/jake-paul-vs-ben-askren/2p8y0/ and www.FITE.TV.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Povetkin-Whyte II Official Weights From Gibraltar

The official weigh-in for Saturday’s Heavyweight rematch between top contenders Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte took place earlier today in Gibraltar. Weights for the entire card, which will be broadcast globally on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN and on pay-per-view throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland on Sky Box Office are as follows .

Main Event: Heavyweight – 12Rds.*

Alexander Povetkin 228 1/4lbs. vs. Dillian Whyte 247 1/4lbs.

(* Bout will determine interim champion status in the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Heavyweight ratings. A designation currently held by Povetkin.)

Vacant British Jr. Middleweight championship – 12Rds.

Ted Cheeseman 153 1/2lbs. vs. James Metcalf 153 3/4lbs.

Lightweight – 4Rds.

Campbell Hatton 136 3/4lbs. vs. Jesus Ruiz 136 1/4lbs.

Welterweight – 10Rds.

Chris Kongo 146 3/4lbs. vs. Michael McKinson 146 1/4lbs.

Heavyweight – 10Rds.

Fabio Wardley 232 1/4lbs. vs. Eric Molina 251 1/4lbs.

Jr. Lightweight – 10 Rds.

Youssef Khoumari 130lbs. vs. Kane Baker 128 1/2lbs.

Heavyweight – 10Rds.

Erik Pfeifer 246 1/4lbs. vs. Nick Webb 262lbs.

Povetkin vs. Whyte II takes place on Saturday, March 27^th at the Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar. The bout as well as its full undervalued can be seen globally on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN (Excluding the United Kingdom) beginning at 2PM ET/11AM PT (U.S. Time.) For more information about DAZN including schedules, list of compatible streaming devices, platforms,Smart TVs, availability around the world, and to subscribe please visit: www.DAZN.com.

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the card can be seen on a pay-per-view basis on Sky Box Office at 6PM (Local UK Time) for £19.95. For more information about about availability in your area and to order please visit: https://www.sky.com/boxoffice/povetkin-whyte. Check your local listings for availability and start times internationally.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Povetkin-Whyte II: Can Povetkin Do It Again?

The fight between top Heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte in August of last year took place during the initial stages of the ongoing global COVID-19 epidemic. While the bout, which headlined a Boxing card held under Matchroom Boxing’s “Fight Camp” banner, taking place on the grounds of the home of Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, was part of a process of the sport’s top promoters making the best out of what remains a difficult and uncertain situation to navigate, what took place on August 22^nd of last year was for some unexpected, but should serve as another in an ever growing list of reasons why you never know what will happen when two fighters square off in Boxing and by extension all combat sports. Such anticipation of the unknown is only one reason why Boxing, despite its many faults, is so great.

On that August evening the Boxing world was treated to an intriguing battle of styles. Whyte a fighter known for his punching power and for engaging in entertaining bouts against the longtime contender Povetkin, a former two-time world title challenger, who is a boxer puncher that some felt at forty-one years old was in decline. The clash of styles did not take long to materialize as Povetkin looked to place his shots strategically while looking to control distance. Whyte meanwhile threw some combinations of his own, but as most fighters known for their punching power tend to do, he looked for openings to set up those power shots. It appeared as though Whyte’s tactics were working for a time as he was able to stagger Povetkin with a flush right hand in the early rounds of the fight as well as scored two knockdowns of the veteran in the fourth round. First with a glancing left hook to the head, then with a counter left uppercut.

Although the momentum was in Whyte’s favor, it was Povetkin who would bring the fight to a sudden and dramatic conclusion in the fifth round knocking Whyte out cold with his own left uppercut to the head. One might argue despite Povetkin’s status as a longtime contender in the Heavyweight division that it was this fight that was perhaps the marquee win of his career thus far. A victory that some might not have expected in addition to the way the knockout occurred, created the ideal scenario for a rematch.

Despite the opinion of some including this observer that Whyte, who lost his interim championship designation in the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) ratings in the loss to Povetkin, was seeking a rematch too quickly after suffering a severe knockout, the rematch was initially aimed for November of last year. As most know however, the rematch did not take place as intended due to Povetkin becoming ill with the COVID-19 virus. The rematch was then scheduled for earlier this month in London at the Wembley Arena where like the first encounter, it was set to take place behind closed doors without fans in attendance. This also would not happen as the decision was made by Eddie Hearn to move the fight from London to Gibraltar where the rematch will take place on March 27^th at the Europa Point Sports Complex.

There are two obvious questions that surround this rematch which will be televised globally by digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN. First, what type of condition will Alexander Povetkin be in after a bout with COVID-19, a virus that has dominated much of the world’s focus over the last year and one that questions regarding the long-term effects still are not well known. Povetkin was hospitalized for a time due to the virus. This in addition to Povetkin’s age is a question to ask as this rematch approaches. Although there were some who also wondered if he was in decline going into the first fight and the fact that he was knocked down twice Povetkin was able to score the victory and did so by knockout.

While obviously the question of whether Povetkin can do it again also surrounds this second encounter, it is important to keep in mind that as devastating as Povetkin’s knockout of Whyte was, one punch knockouts do not always occur and this should be viewed not only by fans and experts, but also and more importantly by the fighters themselves as a different fight. Alexander Povetkin is nevertheless a fighter who is capable of making adjustments and it would not surprise this observer to see him attempt to implement what worked for him in the first fight while also looking to avoid what led to the two knockdowns he suffered in the process. Despite the end result of the first encounter, Povetkin must be as tactical as he has been throughout his career and not expect to win this rematch with one punch.

For Dillian Whyte the question is whether or not he is taking this rematch too soon. Although it can be viewed as a positive depending on one’s perspective to see a fighter want to get back in the ring as soon as possible against an opponent that defeated them, it is important to remember that the knockout that Whyte suffered at the hands of Povetkin was severe. The obvious question is what effect did the knockout have on him. To expand on that, will Whyte’s approach be different, will he hesitate to throw his punches as he did get caught last time and that knowledge can cause hesitation in a fighter’s approach, particularly against a fighter with a mix of hand speed and power as Povetkin has.

The one benefit that Whyte has going into this fight that some were critical of when this rematch was originally announced is he has had more time to recover due to the postponement that moved this bout from its original target of November to March. Whyte still does have punching power and if there is no hesitation in letting his hands go, he is just as capable of ending a fight as quickly as Povetkin was able to do in the first fight. Whether or not he can do it if the opportunity arises remains to be seen.

While the rematch on it’s own is intriguing, what is also at stake for the winner is a potential mandatory challenge of the winner of the upcoming Undisputed Heavyweight world championship bout between world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. The Fury-Joshua bout, which could take place later this year will likely be the first of two bouts between the two with the undisputed championship at stake. This in addition to the uncertainty of COVID-19 means that the winner of the Povetkin-Whyte rematch will likely have to wait at least a year if not longer before their opportunity to challenge whomever the undisputed champion will be amongst several mandatory challengers in Boxing’s respective sanctioning organizations.

Nevertheless, there is significant opportunity that will be ahead for the winner of this fight including a possibility of potentially fighting for a vacant world championship down the line depending on whether the politics that be in the sport will allow the Heavyweight world championship to remain fully unified in the post Fury-Joshua period. While all of that should be viewed as the long-term picture, what matters in the short-term is who can emerge victorious in the second chapter of Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte. We will see on Saturday night.

“And That’s The Boxing Truth.”

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

CHISORA AND PARKER COLLIDE ON BLOCKBUSTER MAY 1 CARD

Press Release: March 19, 2021 By DAZN – Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker will collide in a huge Heavyweight clash on a blockbuster night of action that sees Irish star Katie Taylor defend her Undisputed Lightweight crown against former amateur rival Natasha Jonas and undefeated WBA Light-Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol put his Title on the line against Craig Richards, as well as the return of Chris Eubank Jr, live on DAZN in all markets excluding the UK, Ireland, China, New Zealand and Samoa.

Credit: DAZN

Former World Title challenger Chisora (32-10, 23 KOs) was last seen pushing Ukraine’s pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk all of the way in their 12-round battle for the WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title at The SSE Arena, Wembley last October, and the fan favourite is chomping at the bit for his next challenge.

A meeting between the pair scheduled for October 2019 fell through at three-and-a-half weeks’ notice when Parker’s team revealed he was suffering from the aftereffects of a spider bite. Chisora, who was unconvinced with Team Parker’s reasons for pulling out in 2019, has labelled Parker a ‘chicken’ in recent weeks and says he has unfinished business with the Heavyweight contender.

Former WBO World Champion Parker (28-2, 21 KOs) is fresh off a hard-fought 12-round decision over long-time amateur nemesis Junior Fa at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand last month that settled an 11-year old rivalry with his compatriot, a win that he hopes will kickstart his route back to the top of the Heavyweight division.

Ranked at No.3 with the WBO, New Zealand’s Parker is well known on these shores having defended his WBO Title against Hughie Fury at Manchester Arena in September 2017, before taking unified ruler Anthony Joshua the distance at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in March 2018. His last appearance in the UK came against Dillian Whyte in a dramatic points loss in July 2018.

“We’ve been here before, in 2019 I flew to Vegas to film the 'Face To Face' with Parker, I called Haye as soon as I left and told him, ‘This guy isn’t going to get in the ring with me’, I could see the fear in his eyes,” said Chisora. “Now, second time around I hope he fights, I’m looking forward to the fight, I cannot wait to get back in the ring! I love fighting, it is what I love the most. Good luck to Joseph Parker and his new team, we shall see you for WAR on May 1^st!”

“I’m excited to start this new chapter in my career with a new coach and some fresh ideas,” said Parker. “I’ve settled in and Andy and I are bonding well. Chisora and I have unfinished business and inside the ring one of us will get the job done. I am well aware that a win on British soil and on world-wide television will put me in pole position whereas a loss will be catastrophic. I am more than up for the challenge. Bring it on Del Boy.”

Taylor (17-0, 6 KOs) defeated Jonas (9-1-1, 7 KOs) in the quarter-final stages of the London 2012 Olympic Games on route to capturing Ireland’s first gold medal of the summer. The pair will meet again nearly ten years down the line with Taylor’s WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine Lightweight World Titles on the line.

Since their first meeting in the amateurs, Taylor has gone on to cement herself as the best female fighter on the planet by winning World Titles in the Lightweight and Super-Lightweight divisions and remaining undefeated in all 17 of her professional contests. ‘KT’ was last seen outclassing her WBA Mandatory Challenger Miriam Gutierrez with a masterful display in November.

‘Miss GB’ came agonisingly close to winning her first World Title at the age of 36 last summer when she battled to a thrilling draw with WBC and IBO Super-Featherweight Champion Terri Harper at Matchroom Fight Camp. It was the first time that two British women had competed against each other for a Word Title, and the all-action fight more than lived up to the occasion.

"Natasha proved in her last fight that she is still performing at the highest level so it's a great challenge for me and I'm really looking forward to it,” said Taylor. “It's a fight that people have been asking for and those are the type of fights you want to be part of.

"People still talk about our fight in the 2012 Olympics and I think that proved to be a real eye opener for people in terms of what women's boxing is all about. I'm expecting another tough fight on May 1^st and I'm looking forward to successfully defending my Titles."

"I'm really excited about getting the fight, I made a lot of noise about not wanting to go down in level or class after establishing myself on the world stage in my last fight,” said Jonas. “I know Katie is a different type of animal to Terri Harper, but I believe every time I'm asked to step up, I do. I said I wanted to be a champion and anybody at 130 to 140 was in my sights, I know I'm a world class boxer and I can win a World Title.

"From the minute Eddie signed me this fight has been on the cards. Me and Katie had a great story from the Olympics, and we have both been pioneers in our own way. I'm glad that it's happening and it's a great fight for women's boxing and for British and Irish boxing."

Russia’s Bivol (17-0, 11 KOs) is regarded as one of the best technical boxers in the sport, mixing his dazzling skills with KO power. The 30-year-old was elevated to full WBA 175lbs World Champion from interim champion ahead of his 12th pro fight with Trent Broadhurst in Monte Carlo in November 2017 and celebrated with a devasting one-punch KO in the first round. Bivol has subsequently defended his crown five times, but has been away from the ring since October 2019 when he widely outpointed Lenin Castillo at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

Richards (16-1-1, 9 KOs) delivered a Fight of the Year contender last time out in December against fierce rival Shakan Pitters as he stopped the Birmingham man in nine rounds to earn the British Light-Heavyweight crown. ‘Spider’ is ranked at No.8 in the WBA world rankings and has earned his shot by remaining undefeated since sole career loss against former World Title challenger Frank Buglioni in October 2017.

“I have been out of the ring for a year and a half and I have sorely missed boxing,” said Bivol. “I can’t wait to step through the ropes for my next fight on May 1^st. I have always wanted to fight in the UK and I’m happy to tick that box. Craig Richards is a fast and technical boxer and I’m expecting a great fight as I make another defence of my World Title.”

“I feel good and I feel very confident,” said Richards. “I know that he’s renowned as one of the best fighters out there, but I just believe that I’ve got the tools to beat him and I’m very confident in my abilities. I know I’ve got power as well, and I’ve got a very good chin. We’ve been planning for everything and anything.

"We know he’s been operating at world level for a long time and can bring different things to the table. I raise the level of my performance against my better opponents. The bigger the fight the better I perform. A fight like Bivol will allow me to go through my gears to show what I’m really about.”

Having previously campaigned at Super-Middleweight, Eubank Jr (29-2, 22 KOs) returned to the Middleweight division to claim the WBA Interim Middleweight World Title for the second time with a TKO win over former World Title challenger in December 2019, while making his US debut at the Barclays Centre in New York. In what will be his first fight back in the UK in over two years, the Brighton man faces Manchester’s Marcus Morrison (23-3, 16 KOs), who is enjoying a seven-fight winning streak that stretches back to June 2018.

“This is a good fight for me," said Eubank Jr. "Since signing with Sauerland my camp has been firing on all cylinders, I’ve been training with Roy in Miami and focussing on improving my game. I have the absolute best people around me, I have everything I need to push on to that next level and dominate the Middleweight scene.

"People have a lot to say about me and my career. There's talks about why fights haven’t happened previously, but all I’ve been doing is focussing on number one, training hard and making sure I’m always ready. I’m now in the best place I can be and I’m ready to take what is mine.”

"I’m well aware that this is a massive opportunity and fight for me and my career," said Morrison. "I got into boxing at the age of 7, and these are the type of fights I’ve always wanted to be involved in. Chris is a very good fighter, and I know what he brings to the table. I honestly believe the best version of me is still to be seen, and I look forward to showing it on the night. I can’t afford to not leave everything in there on May 1."

"This is one of the strongest shows we’ve promoted and there is still even more to come," said promoter Eddie Hearn. "Chisora vs. Parker is a brilliant style match up that has been brewing for years and Taylor vs. Jonas is one of the biggest fights in women’s boxing. The Eubanks are always box office and it’s a massive chance for Marcus Morrison after his brilliant win in Italy. Craig Richards goes for World Title glory against the brilliant Russian Dmitry Bivol and there are further announcements to follow. Buckle up and enjoy this one!"

“WAR Chisora realises this is a massive opportunity to gate-crash the Heavyweight division,” said David Haye of Hayemaker Promotions. “He has come close, in his last battle against unified Cruiserweight World Champion and No.1 ranked Heavyweight Usyk, two of the judges’ score cards had it 7 rounds to 5 - winning just one more round would have captured a draw and Derek would have retained his WBO International Title that night. Since, he has been working, living the life of a professional. Derek doesn’t simply want to beat Joseph Parker, he wants to make a statement to the world. This is his time.”

“There’s definitely unfinished business between Parker and Chisora,” said David Higgins, Founder and Director of DUCO Events. “I think the fight will be a real fan pleaser. It could be the Heavyweight Fight of the Year. You’ve got Chisora who likes to stand and trade and come forward, and then you’ve got Parker who has the speed and the pedigree. This fight has got a bit of history and it has been building for a while. It’s fantastic that it’s finally happening. This is a proper 50-50 matchup where the winner could go on to a World Title shot and the loser will go to the scrapheap. Credit to both Parker and Chisora for putting it all on the line.”

Material and Photo Courtesy of: DAZN Used with permission.

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Triller Fight Club Announces First-Of-Its-Kind “No Tickets Sold“ Format For April 17 Fight Club Event in Atlanta

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Press Release: By FITE – Triller Fight Club Announces First-Of-Its-Kind “No Tickets Sold“ Format For April 17 Fight Club Event in Atlanta; Only “Golden Ticket” Holders Allowed to Attend

100 Lucky Winners of “Golden Ticket” And Their Guests To Be Only In-Person Attendees at Highly-Anticipated Fight and Music Entertainment Spectacle

Winners will sit side-by-side with celebs at star-studded four-hour live PPV event; Entrants use #TFCpickme hashtag; chances go up based on Triller usage

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 19, 2021 --- Triller Fight Club announced today a “Golden Ticket” giveaway challenge where 100 lucky fans who win Golden Tickets will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the inaugural 2021 Fight Club event on April 17^th. Since tickets are not available for purchase by the public and the four-hour live event will only be available globally on Pay Per View, the 100 Golden Ticket winners (and their guests) will be the ONLY non-talent guests in attendance at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, where they will attend and enjoy the spectacle alongside their favorite boxing and music stars. Famed YouTuber Jake Paul headlines the event as he prepares to fight former Bellator and ONE Championship champion Ben Askren, along with an exciting undercard.The iconic night will also feature performances by Justin Bieber, The Black Keys, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Diplo, Major Lazer, and hip-hop supergroup Mt. Westmore: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort and E-40.

To enter the giveaway, individuals must be registered and active Triller app users. Users must comment on at least 30 Triller videos over a 3-day period and post a video explaining why they deserve to attend the April 17 event in-person, using the #TFCpickme hashtag. Triller will take into account time spent on the app and user engagement when determining selected winners. Three winners will be chosen each day, with Monday, March 22 marking the first valid day of entry. The PPV event will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Triller will provide travel, accommodations and Fight Club event access to each of the 100 winners and their guests. Complete rules are at TrillerFightClub.com. Fight Club co-owner Snoop Dogg will be announcing the winners each day on Triller Live.

“This is the real Charlie and the Chocolate Factory moment,” said Snoop Dogg. “To get your Golden Ticket all you gotta do is do you, on Triller. 100 people and 100 people only will be part of this epic event, sitting with me and experiencing it with me and the rest of the crew. Not to be missed. See you on Triller and if you’re lucky, at the fight!”

The April 17 card will also feature super lightweight Regis Prograis (New Orleans) taking on Ivan Redkach (Shostka, Ukraine); heavyweight MMA Bad Boy Frank Mir (Las Vegas) battling legendary light heavyweight Antonio Tarver (Orlando, Fla.); and Joe Fournier (London) challenging music icon and worldwide star Reykon (Envigado, Colombia).

iNDemand, the leading transactional video-on-demand and PPV programming provider in North America, will serve as the exclusive U.S. and Canadian cable, satellite, and telco PPV provider for the event. Fans will be able to order the event on PPV through their existing cable, satellite and telco PPV providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, and Optimum (U.S.), as well as Rogers, Bell, Shaw, Videotron, and Sasktel (Canada).

**HOW TO WATCH THE APRIL 17, 2021, TRILLER FIGHT CLUB PPV EVENT**

TV: Cable, satellite & telco PPV providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, and Optimum (U.S.), as well as Rogers, Bell, Shaw, Videotron, and Sasktel (Canada).

Worldwide Streaming: FITE.TV and all FITE mobile, Smart TV, game controller and OTT apps as well as the event microsite hub: TrillerFightClub.com

About Triller:

The Triller Network is a consolidation of companies, apps and technologies and the first of its kind leading the move into Internet 3.0. Triller Network pairs the culture of music with sports, fashion, entertainment and influencers through a 360-degree tech and content-based vertical. The Triller Network—which includes the globally popular Triller app used by musicians, celebrities, athletes, and overall culture setters—has more than 300 million users worldwide. Unlike other apps it is often compared to, such as TikTok, it encourages its users to post the content created utilizing the Triller app across other social media platforms and websites. The network owns proprietary ad-tech and ad AI which is uniquely tied to the content rather than as is traditional to the user. By tracking the content, the Triller Network empowers its tastemakers and users to push their content virally to affiliated and un-affiliated sites and networks reaching tens of millions of additional users daily. Data from its AI suite, direct influencer and artists relationships is generated from both the on app and on the on and off network information and used both to program longer-form content, connect users across the web with the content and provide monetization opportunities maximizing brand partnership integrations. Having launched Highly successful campaigns starting with the app, and continuing throughout the entire tech ecosystem, with some of the biggest brands in the world including Pepsi, McDonalds, Weedmaps, DraftKings, L'Oreal, and many others, the Triller Network offers brands a unique content and technology integration. Branded content is integrated at the Triller app level, making direct deals with the influencers and celebrities who post the content. This branded content is pushed to and through thousands of affiliated and non-affiliated sites, apps, social networks and is ultimately integrated into valuable long-form Triller Network content, such as boxing PPV, live fashion shows, and episodic reality content on TrillerTV. Some of the more than 50 original half-hour TrillerTV shows include The D'Amelios Family's Must Haves, Jennifer Lopez In The Morning, Jake Paul: Staying On Top, 2 Chainz Let's Do It, Hypehouse'sHanging With The Hype, Ur Lov'd: the Noah Beck Show, Fat Joe's Masterclass, The Perez Hilton Show, and Violet Benson's Too Tired To Be Crazy, among others. Triller Network includes Triller Fight Club which launched last year with the highly successful Tyson Jones Fight, which shattered digital PPV records and became the 8th highest-selling Boxing PPV of all time.

Material and Photo Courtesy of: FITE Used with permission.

For more information about FITE including schedules, where to download the FITE app, and list of compatible streaming devices, platforms, and Smart TVs, please visit: www.FITE.TV.

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