Powered by:
as known from New York Timesas known from USA Todayas known from yahoo!
VA
Contains commercial content
The Grueling Truth - Where Legends Speak / Minneapolis Armory Welcomes Pro Boxing Back with a  Nationally Televised PBC Fight Card 

Minneapolis Armory Welcomes Pro Boxing Back with a  Nationally Televised PBC Fight Card 

Boxing is back!
Publish Date: 06/02/2021
Fact checked by: Simon Briffa

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Robb Leer 612.701.0608 

  

Minneapolis Armory Welcomes Pro Boxing Back with a  Nationally Televised PBC Fight Card  

David Morrell, Jr. Defends His WBA World Super  Middleweight Title June 27th 

Minneapolis, Minnesota (June 2, 2021) – World championship boxing returns to the  Minneapolis Armory on Sunday, June 27, as hometown hero David Morrell Jr. defends his WBA  world super-middleweight title against undefeated contender Mario Abel Cazares in a Premier  Boxing Champions event.  

Morrell, a native of Cuba now fighting out of the Circle of Discipline gym in Minneapolis, is ready to put on a good show for the fans as the Armory hosts its first boxing match since the pandemic-induced hiatus. The fight, part of the Premier Boxing Champions series, will be televised live on national FOX at 7 p.m. Central/8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific.  

“I’m very excited to return to The Armory, where I have never lost,” said Morrell, who holds the  WBA regular super-middleweight belt. “I have been training hard with my Circle of Discipline  teammates in Barnum, Minnesota, and I can’t wait to get back in the ring in Minneapolis.” 

Before COVID-19 forced the shutdown of in-person sporting events, The Armory established itself as one of the elite boxing venues in the U.S. Rich in boxing history, The Armory was built in the 1930s for the Minnesota National Guard and is listed on the National Register of Historic  Places. Tickets for the June 27th card are on sale now through the Armory box office

Since 2018, the beautifully renovated venue has hosted six nationally televised boxing cards featuring world championship fights and numerous other bouts involving top local, national and international talent. 

Morrell (4-0, three knockouts), an emerging star in the sport, has appeared on national TV in all  four of his pro fights.  

Morrell, 23, arrived in the U.S. in 2019 and immediately began to show the same prodigious  talents that made him a standout in Cuba’s iconic amateur scene. In August 2019, the young  boxer made his pro debut at The Armory with a first-round TKO victory. Morrell followed that  up in November 2019 on FS1, knocking out an opponent in Quinton Rankin, who entered the  fight with a 15-6-2 record and had gone the distance with former champion Chad Dawson. 

Last August, Morrell won the WBA interim world super middleweight title with a decision  victory over previously unbeaten Lennox Allen. He followed that up in December with an  emphatic knockout win over veteran Mike Gavronski.  

As the defending WBA champion, Morrell faces a tough test in Cazares (12-0, five KOs). Fighting out of Mexico, Cazares is coming off an impressive win over former world champion Julio Cesar  Chavez Jr. in his most recent fight.  

The reigning WBA interim welterweight champion, Minneapolis native Jamal “Shango” James,  has been working with Morrell at the Circle of Discipline’s training camp in Barnum, Minnesota.  James (27-1) is expected to return to action at The Armory in the near future. 

Steeped in boxing tradition, The Armory has hosted fights featuring all-time greats that include  Sugar Ray Robinson, Henry Armstrong and Fritzie Zivic, and local legends such as Glen Flanagan and Jack Gibbons. 

Save the Dates/PBC News Conference and Weigh In 

When: News conference is Friday, June 25; weigh-in is Saturday, June 26; times to be  determined 

Where: Minneapolis Armory, 500 South Sixth St., Minneapolis 

What: Boxing news conference and weigh-in 

Who: David Morrell Jr., and other boxers featured on the June 27 PBC card 

About the Premier Boxing Champions Series 

Premier Boxing Champions is a live boxing television series that features the greatest array of boxing talent in all weight divisions, with fighters representing over 10 countries including the  United States and Mexico. From former Olympians to Champions of all nationalities, the series can be seen on various networks in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and many other countries. 

About the Armory 

Tickets for the June 27 PBC card are available now at http://ArmoryMN.com/. The Minneapolis  Armory is at 500 South 6th St. in Minneapolis. Its box office hours are Mon-Fri 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and not open Sat /Sun. More information is at http://armorymn.com/. The media contact for Armory Boxing is publicist Robb Leer. You can call or email @ 612.701.0608  or Robbl@leercommunication.com

###

Read Also
Esteban de Jesus, Roberto Duran y AIDS (1972-89)
Many of us dream of celebrity sports fame, but only cruel individuals ...
Card Subject to Change: Previewing a Women’s Boxing December to Remember
Christmas will come early for fans of women’s boxing with a plethora ...
BetMGM Promo
Michael Nunn and Iran Barkley Discuss Their Bout, Bob Arum, and the Four Kings
Mountains to Climb, Pebbles in Your Shoe “I always say that was ...
Elmer Ray: The Humble Man of Hastings
"Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for ...
David Morrell Jr. vs. Mario Cazares: PBC on FOX back at The Armory in Minneapolis
 Later tonight David Morrell Jr. meets Mario Cazares in a battle of ...
Marvin Hagler and the Curious Case of Sneaky Pea and Caveman Lee
Back to the Stone Ages He was middleweight champion of the world ...
Peter Maher: An Irish Tribute
INTRO: I was seriously ill in 2018 with 7 nights in the ...
Ranking the top 200 players in the NFL ahead of the 2021 season
This list isn’t based solely on performances from the 2020 NFL season. ...
Belinda Laracuente, The Puerto Rican Road Warrior Who Dished Out Brown Sugar By the Fistful
Anyone. Anytime. Anywhere. Belinda Laracuente was a boxer who not only embraced ...
Sportsbook of the month
PointsBet - Get your Bonus Bet now!
-
Top Brands
Top Bonuses
Stake.us
Stake.us
Stake.us Review
4.6/5
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas Review
4.6/5
Sweeptastic
Sweeptastic
Sweeptastic Review
4.5/5
High5Casino
High5Casino
High5Casino Review
4.5/5
Fortune Coins
Fortune Coins
Fortune Coins Review
4.5/5
Stake.us
Stake.us Bonus
$25 No Deposit + 250,000 Gold Coins + 5% Rakeback
T&Cs apply
4.6/5
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas Bonus
30 SCs on 1st Purchase + 4.5 SCs FREE
T&Cs apply
4.6/5
Sweeptastic
Sweeptastic Bonus
25 SCs extra free on first purchases + 2 SCs FREE to claim
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
High5Casino
High5Casino Bonus
$5 No Deposit + 250 GameCoins + 600 Diamonds
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
Fortune Coins
Fortune Coins Bonus
1,000 ($10) No Deposit Free Coins + 360,000 Gold Coins
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
Latest News
Top-10 Third Basemen of All-Time: Schmidt or Brett at number one?
The hot corner has seen some great players ...
The Nine Most underrated Heavyweight Boxers of All-Time
I love making these lists. I grew up ...
Betting Tips
12/02/2023 - 4:00 pm
Mercedes Benz Stadium
Tip:
Georgia to Cover
-5.50
FanDuel
12/01/2023 - 9:00 pm
Allen Fieldhouse
Tip:
Kansas to Cover
-2.50
FanDuel
12/01/2023 - 7:30 pm
Allegiant Stadium
Tip:
Oregon to Cover
-9.50
FanDuel
Our Latest YouTube Videos
Video: Indiana Basketball weekly W/Steve Risley: IU/Harvard Preview and UCONN and Louisville Recaps!
Indiana Basketball weekly W/Steve Risley: IU/Harvard Preview and UCONN and Louisville Recaps!
Video: Indiana Basketball Weekly W/Steve Risley: Indiana vs Army Preview and Florida Gulf Coast recap!
Indiana Basketball Weekly W/Steve Risley: Indiana vs Army Preview and Florida Gulf Coast recap!
Video: Indiana Hoosiers hire Curt Cignetti as Head Coach, Is it the right Hire?
Indiana Hoosiers hire Curt Cignetti as Head Coach, Is it the right Hire?
Sportsbook of the month
PointsBet - Get your Bonus Bet now!
-
Find out what the legends have to say about sports this week....
Top Online Casinos
Top Casinos Bonuses
Stake.us
Stake.us
Stake.us Review
4.6/5
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas Review
4.6/5
Sweeptastic
Sweeptastic
Sweeptastic Review
4.5/5
High5Casino
High5Casino
High5Casino Review
4.5/5
Fortune Coins
Fortune Coins
Fortune Coins Review
4.5/5
Stake.us
Stake.us Bonus
$25 No Deposit + 250,000 Gold Coins + 5% Rakeback
T&Cs apply
4.6/5
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas Bonus
30 SCs on 1st Purchase + 4.5 SCs FREE
T&Cs apply
4.6/5
Sweeptastic
Sweeptastic Bonus
25 SCs extra free on first purchases + 2 SCs FREE to claim
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
High5Casino
High5Casino Bonus
$5 No Deposit + 250 GameCoins + 600 Diamonds
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
Fortune Coins
Fortune Coins Bonus
1,000 ($10) No Deposit Free Coins + 360,000 Gold Coins
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
Top Betting Sites
Top Betting Bonuses
DraftKings
DraftKings
DraftKings Review
4.6/5
FanDuel
FanDuel
FanDuel Review
4.6/5
BetMGM
BetMGM
BetMGM Review
4.5/5
Bet365
Bet365
Bet365 Review
4.5/5
BetRivers.com
BetRivers.com
BetRivers.com Review
4.5/5
DraftKings
DraftKings Bonus
Bet $5 Get $150 Instantly
T&Cs apply
4.6/5
FanDuel
FanDuel Bonus
Bet $5 Get $150 in Bonus Bets
T&Cs apply
4.6/5
BetMGM
BetMGM Bonus
up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
Bet365
Bet365 Bonus
$1000 in Bonus Bets
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
Place your first cash bet up to $1,000, and if the bet loses, you will have your wager refunded in Bonus Bets. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler 21+
Caesars
Caesars Bonus
100% up to $1000
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
Our Team
Mike GoodpasterAuthor IconJosh SchwartzSamuel TeetsSimon Briffa
+10
Mike Goodpaster
Mike Goodpaster
Chief Editor
Author Icon
Christopher Carlson
Content Writer
Josh Schwartz
Josh Schwartz
Editor
Samuel Teets
Samuel Teets
US Sports Veteran
Simon Briffa
Simon Briffa
Sports Editor
Mark Lewis
Mark Lewis
Editor
Chris Benedict
Chris Benedict
Editor
Author Icon
Daniel Kornhauser
Author
John Raspanti
John Raspanti
Author
Author Icon
Malik Zorrok
Author
Author Icon
Buddy Gibbs
Author
Brian Coburn
Brian Coburn
Author
aukje
aukje
Author
Peter Bonahoom
Peter Bonahoom
Author
berina
berina
Author
Find out what the legends have to say about sports this week....

Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.

This site is using Cloudflare and adheres to the Google Safe Browsing Program. We adapted Google's Privacy Guidelines to keep your data safe at all times.

21+NCPG
Move to Top
Close
Players accepted in the US US Flag
Stake.us Exclusive Bonus
$25 No Deposit + 250,000 Gold Coins + 5% Rakeback
Promo Code
Copy
Visit Site
T&Cs apply, 18+
Payment Methods
Bitcoin
Litecoin
Ethereum
Dogecoin
Highlights
  • Exclusive promo code: TGTSOCIAL
  • Play Plinko, Hilo, Crash and more!
  • Get Stake Cash bonuses every day!
Stake Originals
Dice
Crash
Plinko
Mines
×
Your Promo Code:
The bonus offer of was already opened in an additional window. If not, you can open it also by clicking the following link:
Visit Site