1/18 PBC on FOX: Julian "J Rock" Williams vs Jeison Rosario (WBA/IBF Super Welterweight Titles)

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PHILADELPHIA — Unified 154-pound world champion Julian "J-Rock" Williams will defend his WBA and IBF titles in a Philadelphia homecoming against the hard-hitting Jeison Rosario on Saturday, January 18 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes live in primetime from Temple University's Liacouras Center.

The action will also feature undefeated rising star Chris "Prime Time" Colbert taking on former champion Jezreel Corrales for the Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title as the co-main event of the broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale Friday, November 29 at 12 p.m. ET and can be purchased at www.liacourascenter.com/events or by calling 800-298-4200.

"Julian Williams earned one of 2019's most thrilling victories in May against Jarrett Hurd, and there's no better way for him to follow that up than by defending his WBA and IBF titles in front of his hometown fans in Philadelphia," said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. "The great fight fans in Philadelphia are in for fireworks because Jeison Rosario hits hard and he comes to pull off the spectacular upset, and he only needs one punch to do so. Combined with the addition of one of boxing's best young stars in Chris Colbert in his toughest test to date against Jezreel Corrales, FOX PBC Fight Night will be must watch from start to finish on January 18 at Liacouras Center."

Philadelphia's Williams (27-1-1, 16 KOs) captured his world titles in a FOX main event in May when he upset Jarrett Hurd's homecoming defense in a fight that is a frontrunner for 2019 Fight of the Year. Williams took full advantage of his second title opportunity with a spirited performance and an impressive game plan that negated the hard-charging and physically bigger Hurd.

The 29-year-old will now headline in his hometown, marking the first time he's fought in Philadelphia since a 2011 victory over Eberto Mendoza. Williams earned his title opportunity by winning four-straight fights after a defeat to Jermall Charlo in 2016, including wins over former champion Ishe Smith and Nathaniel Gallimore.

"This is going to be great having a homecoming fight back in Philadelphia," said Williams. "I'm excited for the crowd that'll be at the Liacouras Center and to be back fighting on FOX. I haven't fought in Philadelphia since 2011, so I can't wait to get back in the ring in front of all my people. Rosario is a good fighter and I'm very familiar with him. I know he packs a solid punch and that he's been on a tear ever since his lone loss to Nathaniel Gallimore. So he'll be a stiff test for me, but I'm prepared to win. Most of all, I'm just excited to defend my titles and as a unified champion in front of my hometown crowd."

Born in the Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs) will take an eight-fight unbeaten streak into his first world title fight on January 18. The 24-year-old has taken down a slew of contenders and rising prospects including Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach and Mark Anthony Hernandez, all of whom were either stopped or knocked down against Rosario. Most recently, Rosario won a decision over veteran contender Jorge Cota in April.

"I'm very thankful and excited for this opportunity," said Rosario. "I'm going to take advantage of it. I plan to bring these titles back to the Dominican Republic by knockout, but if I have to go 12 rounds, I'm ready. I learned a lot from my first defeat, and it will never happen again. I also want to thank PBC, my promoter Sampson Boxing and my manager Caesar Mercedes for putting in this position. I can't wait to make the most of it."

One of boxing's top rising prospects, Colbert (13-0, 5 KOs) showed off his emerging power with a sensational one punch knockout of Miguel Beltran Jr. in the first round of his most recent fight in September on FS1. The 23-year-old from Brooklyn, New York had an impressive amateur career and has already taken down three unbeaten fighters in his short pro career. He will look to kick off a big 2020 on January 18 after earning four wins in 2019.

"This is the stage that I've been waiting for," said Colbert. "My last fight was the co-main event on FS1 and now we're moving up to FOX. It's time to show out! I'm going to show the world what the hype behind me is all about and prove that I'm a soon-to-be champion of the world. All I know about Corrales is that he's a former champion who's going to bring his A-game, but I'm looking to get him out of there. I'm excited to be back in Philly and I'm definitely going to have my crew and fans coming down from New York to show support."

The 28-year-old Corrales (23-3, 9 KOs) will look to rebound after a narrow split-decision defeat to Ladarius Miller in July. Fighting out of San Miguelito, Panama, Corrales won a super featherweight title in 2016 when he went to Japan and knocked out Takashi Uchiyama before winning a decision in their rematch. He also owns victories over current 130-pound champion Rene Alvarado and Robinson Castellanos.

"Colbert is a good fighter but he's not ready for what I can do in the ring," said Corrales. "I'm going to show that I'm still one of the best in the division. This is a great opportunity to prove that. I've been training hard to be the best Jezreel Corrales. Thank you to my whole team for helping me get this fight. You're not going to want to miss my performance on January 18."

 

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[ChocolateGiddyUp]

I forgot this shyt is on Saturday

 

[patscorpio]

I forgot this shyt is on Saturday

prolly because there was such a long layoff from his last fight and rosario is kinda underwhelming on paper after what he did against hurd..not knocking j rock or pbc for that...its ranking shyt

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

anybody know about this jason cat?

 

[patscorpio]

anybody know about this jason cat?

He is decent...he can punch but I expect jrock to win easily

 

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[aceboon]

Rick Ross(the real one) is involved in boxing?

 

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Julian Williams never took his eyes off of Jeison Rosario, even as Rosario turned away from him as they stood on stage Friday afternoon.

Williams wants anyone wondering if he has taken this big underdog at all lightly to know that he hasn’t taken his focus off the task at hand Saturday night. Just before their stare-down, the heavily favored Williams and the largely unknown Rosario both made weight for their 12-round, 154-pound title fight Saturday night at Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Williams’ hometown of Philadelphia.

Williams (27-1-1, 16 KOs, 1 NC) weighed 153¼ pounds when he stepped on the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission’s scale at Liacouras Center. Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs) officially came in at 153¼ pounds as well.

Williams, 29, will make the first defenses of the IBF, IBO and WBA 154-pound championships he won from Jarrett Hurd in his last fight. Hurd was a 6-1 favorite, but Williams knocked down Hurd in the second round, out-worked him throughout their bout and won a 12-round unanimous decision May 11 at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.

The Dominican Republic’s Rosario, 24, is 7-0-1 in his eight fights since Nathaniel Gallimore stopped him in the sixth round of their April 2017 bout in Las Vegas.

FOX will televise Williams-Rosario as the main event of a tripleheader scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Earlier Friday afternoon, Chris Colbert and Jezreel Corrales made weight for their 12-round, 130-pound championship match on the Williams-Rosario undercard.

Brooklyn’s Colbert (13-0, 5 KOs), who weighed 129½ pounds, and Panama’s Corrales (23-3, 9 KOs, 1 NC), who was 129¼ pounds, will fight for the WBA’s interim super featherweight title in the second of three fights FOX will air.

Also Friday, Joey Spencer weighed in at 155¾ pounds for his six-round fight against Erik Spring, who came in at 155 pounds even. The bout between Spencer (9-0, 7 KOs), of Linden, Michigan, and Spring (13-3-2, 1 KO), of nearby Reading, Pennsylvania, will open FOX’s telecast.

 

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[Conscious Pilot]

I really became a fan of J Rock after that emotional, heartfelt speech after he beat Hurd bout motherfukk a Loss on your record. Pulling for the Bul.

 

[ChocolateGiddyUp]

nikkas nickname was Gentleman

 

[patscorpio]

i hate dude's nickname so much...white magic

 

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yeah vito is not getting no ko tonight lol

 

[IceDragon]

I'm sorry but you can't let yourself get out toughed by a 17 year old in the ring lol my mans hasn't even been to prom yet let these youngin's know about that old man strength