Sullivan Barrera and Paul Parker set to collide tonight on HBO Latino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Exciting Cuban Sullivan Barrera (18-1, 13KOs) returns to action at the Mohegan Sun against Paul Parker (8-1, 4KOs) in the main event of HBO Latino Boxing.
This is the 2nd edition of the “Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars Boxing” series which goal is to continue to develop their stable of young talent.
Barrera recently bounced back nicely after lopsided defeat to Andre Ward by knocking out contender Vyacheslav Shabranskyy in the seventh round of an exciting slugfest in December in Indio, California, in an HBO Latino main event.
Parker’s (8-1, 4 KOs) lone loss came at the hands of Vyacheslay Shabranskyy who knocked out Parker in the 3rd round in June 2015. Parker rebounded with an eight-round split decision victory against Lionell Thompson in his last fight.
Parker spoke of the big opportunity in front of him at the final press conference.
This one looks to be fun while it lasts with both men having much at stake.
The HBO Latino Boxing telecast will also include a ten-round middleweight attraction between Vaughn Alexander (7-0, 5 KOs) and Andres Calixto Rey (14-3, 9 KOs).
Sullivan Barrera vs. Paul Parker is a 10-round light heavyweight bout presented by Main Events and Mohegan Sun. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. ET and the HBO Latino Boxing telecast begins at 11:00 p.m. (live ET/tape-delayed PT).
Tickets, which are priced at $50 and $75, are available now through Ticketmaster, the Mohegan Sun box office or the Main Events’ office.
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