3/24 PBC on FS1: Lamont Peterson vs Sergey Lipinets

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Two-division world champion Lamont Peterson takes on former junior welterweight world champion Sergey Lipinets in a 12-round welterweight match that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Sunday, March 24 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Coverage on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features Anthony Peterson, Lamont's brother, battling former junior lightweight world championArgenis Mendez in a 10-round junior welterweight bout that serves as the co-main event.

The Peterson brothers are an inspirational duo that rose from poverty and homelessness in Washington D.C. as children to become professional boxers and reach an elite level in the sport. They will be fighting as the main and co-main event in nationally televised bouts for the first time since 2006 and will look to put on a show for fans just outside of their hometown.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and HeadBangers Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.mgmnationalharbor.com.

"Lamont Peterson vs. Sergey Lipinets is a classic 50-50 matchup that is sure to include drama, action and intrigue," said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. "Lipinets is looking to conquer a second division after winning a 140-pound title, while Peterson is out to show he's still amongst the welterweight elite. Peterson will be joined by his brother, Anthony Peterson, for a true homecoming event featuring two of Washington D.C.'s most popular fighters. Anthony will have a tall task in former champion Argenis Mendez, and it should all equal to a great night at MGM National Harbor and on FS1 and FOX Deportes."

"I'm looking forward to the return of the Peterson brothers to the ring," said famed trainer Barry Hunter, who has mentored and coached the Petersons since they were kids. "It's always nice to be fighting at home in the DMV and I'm truly looking forward to a big 2019 for us."

Lamont Peterson (35-4-1, 17 KOs) has battled some of the top names in the sport at 140 and 147-pounds in climbing through the ranks and winning titles in both divisions while facing the likes of Victor Ortiz, Timothy Bradley, Jr., Amir Khan, Kendall ****, Lucas Matthysse, Danny Garcia and Errol Spence, Jr. The 35-year-old from Washington D.C. won the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles with a split decision victory over Khan in 2011 and won the welterweight championship with a unanimous decision over David Avanesyan in 2017. Peterson is looking to rebound from a loss to Spence in a welterweight title fight last January.

"I'm happy to be doing what I love and that is fighting," said Lamont Peterson. "I'm really excited about having the chance to fight at home once again and also on FS1 and FOX Deportes for the first time. I plan on giving fans on TV and in the arena the show they came to see."

Lipinets (14-1, 10 KOs) has moved up to the welterweight division after previously becoming a world champion at 140 pounds. The 29-year-old, who is from Kazakhstan, grew up in Russia and now lives in Beverly Hills, California, picked up the IBF super lightweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over Akihiro Kondo in 2017. He lost the title by decision to Mikey Garcia last March and rebounded to defeat Erick Bone in his welterweight debut.

"I'm ready for the intensity of this fight with a great champion like Lamont Peterson," said Lipinets. "I'm very humbled and honored to be in this position. I'm pushing myself to bring my A-game, because in a fight like this, there is no room for mistakes. I promise that I'm going to give a great performance and leave my fans happy."

The 33-year-old Anthony Peterson (37-1, 24 KOs) is the younger brother of Lamont Peterson and has won seven straight fights since losing by disqualification to Brandon Rios in 2010. Five of his last eight wins have come inside the distance and he will look to put himself into title contention facing his toughest competition in years on March 24.

"This fight means a lot coming off a layoff because I want to make a clear statement that I am a world class legitimate fighter and that I deserve a shot at a title in 2019," said Anthony Peterson. "It's even more important for me to show up and show out as I will be fighting at home in front of my family and friends. I have to bring it and make the absolute most of this."

Mendez (25-5-1, 12 KOs) won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013. He has put together two straight victories since losing back-to-back fights to Luke Campbell and Robert Easter Jr. at lightweight in 2016. The 32-year-old, who is from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., scored a unanimous decision over Eddie Ramirez in his last fight in May after defeating Ivan Redkach the previous year.

"I'm excited for this challenge against Anthony Peterson so that I can prove that I am still at a world championship level," said Mendez. "I know that he's fighting at home, but when he's in the ring, no one can help him. I want to show off all of the skills that have gotten me here and leave an impression on everyone watching that I'm a threat to anybody they put in there against me."

 

[Bigblackted4]

Should be a fun little thing to go to

 

[patscorpio]

Should be a fun little thing to go to

you in the house bruh?

 

[Bigblackted4]

you in the house bruh?

I will be in buying my tickets Friday

 

[Inferno]

Peterson’s washed, might have to go with Lipinets on this one

 

[Conscious Pilot]

Gained a good amount of respect for Lipinets with his fight against Mikey, heard he’s been underwhelming at his 147 Campaign. I feel like Peterson is washed but it’s still a good name to have on a resume. Could be a good fight or a struggle fest.

 

[THE MACHINE]

Not going to this one but should be a good event.

 

[patscorpio]

Gained a good amount of respect for Lipinets with his fight against Mikey, heard he’s been underwhelming at his 147 Campaign. I feel like Peterson is washed but it’s still a good name to have on a resume. Could be a good fight or a struggle fest.

very underwhelming..bruh struggled with erick bone...i expect peterson to prolly knock him out

 

[Bigblackted4]

very underwhelming..bruh struggled with erick bone...i expect peterson to prolly knock him out

He lost that fight on my card

 

[patscorpio]

He lost that fight on my card

he also looked small in comparison to bone...he might want to go back to 140 and try to do something there

 

[Bigblackted4]

he also looked small in comparison to bone...he might want to go back to 140 and try to do something there

They money ain’t 147 is so much better though, wouldn’t mind seeing him fight Hooker though

 

[Stinky Diver]

I can’t see Lamont losing this fight unless he’s completely finished.

 

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Sakio Bika vs. Lionell Thompson Part of PBC Prelims, March 24

Former world champion Sakio Bika will face Lionell Thompson in an eight or 10 round super middleweight showdown that will be featured in PBC Prelims on FS1 action this Sunday, March 24 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Bika vs. Thompson replaces the previously announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Brown fight, after Brown withdrew from the fight.

The FS1 prelims broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and also feature Brandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KOs) battling Kansas-native Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-round super welterweight bout, plus Baltimore's Lorenzo Simpson (2-0, 2 KOs) taking on Earl Henry (0-1-1) in a four-round super welterweight attraction.

The event is headlined by two-division world champion Lamont Peterson taking on former junior welterweight world champion Sergey Lipinets in a 12-round welterweight match that headlines PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and HeadBangers Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.mgmnationalharbor.com/.

Additional action will see unbeaten Cobia Breedy (12-0, 4 KOs) in an eight-round super featherweight fight against California's Fernando Fuentes (14-7-1, 4 KOs), San Antonio's Ramon Cardenas (16-1, 9 KOs) facing Michigan's Ryan Lee Allen (8-2-1, 4 KOs) for eight-rounds of featherweight action and unbeaten Maryland-native Mark Duncan (3-0, 3 KOs) battling Arturo Izquierdo (5-2, 2 KOs) in a six-round middleweight attraction.

Rounding out the non-televised undercard action will feature a trio of Washington, D.C.-natives as unbeaten Keeshawn Williams faces Evincil Dixon in a six-round welterweight fight, undefeated Patrick Harris steps in for an eight-round super lightweight fight against Costa Rica's Bergman Aguilar andwelterweight Kareem Martin squares off against Joaquin Chavez for six-rounds of action. The night will also see Cincinnati's Adrian Jerome Benton making his pro debut in a four-round super lightweight duel against Archie Weah.

The 39-year-old Bika (34-7-3, 22 KOs) is a former WBC super-middleweight champion from Sydney, Australia by way of Cameroon, Africa. He won the title with a majority decision over Marco Antonio Periban in 2013 before losing the belt to Anthony Dirrell by unanimous decision in 2014. He moved up to light heavyweight to challenge Adonis Stevens for his and lost a unanimous decision. Since then Bika has won twice, most recently defeating Geard Ajetovic by unanimous decision in October.

Thompson (20-5, 11 KOs) has been campaigning at light heavyweight and is moving down in weight to take on Bika at super middleweight. The 33-year-old, who is from Buffalo, N.Y. and now lives in Las Vegas, defeated Derrick Findley by unanimous decision in his last fight in September. Thompson won his first 11 fights after turning pro in 2009.

 

[THE MACHINE]

I can’t see Lamont losing this fight unless he’s completely finished.

We need this one breh Time for a rebirth. The Garcia robbery set us back. We took that L against Spence. We cant lose to Lipinets. We win this one, maybe we can fight a Broner, then get in the mix with another shot at a 147 belt holder

 

[malbaker86]

Let's see how much is left in Peterson. He wasn't bad againsy Spence, just overwhelemed