Philippines, 15 Nov 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


Unbeaten Welterweight Contender Jamal James Battles Cuban Olympian Yordenis Ugas

PhilBoxing.com


Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN & ESPN Deportes Action Friday, August 12 From Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

James Replaces Unbeaten Bryant Perrella Who Was Forced to Withdraw Due to Left Thumb Injury

Plus! Undefeated Prospect Josue Vargas Takes On Veteran Ira Terry As Part Of Full Night Of Undercard Action


VERONA, NY (August 10, 2016) - Unbeaten welterweight contender Jamal James (20-0, 9 KOs) is set to take on Olympic bronze medalist Yordenis Ugas (15-3, 7 KOs) in a 10-round showdown featured on Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN and ESPN Deportes this Friday, August 12 from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

James replaces undefeated welterweight Bryant Perrella, who was forced to withdraw from the bout because of an injury to his left thumb.

PBC on ESPN and ESPN Deportes coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by undefeated rising contender Miguel Flores taking on exciting once-beaten contender Ryan Kielczweski in featherweight action.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by King's Promotions, are priced at $60 for ringside, $35 and $25, and are on sale now (may be subject to additional fees). Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, by calling 877-833-SHOW or by visiting the Turning Stone Box Office.

Highlighting undercard action is undefeated rising prospect Josue "The Prodigy" Vargas (5-0, 3 KOs) battling veteran brawler Ira Terry (26-14, 16 KOs) in a six-round welterweight attraction.

A tall welterweight at 6' 2", James is undefeated as a pro and has had a big 2016, beating tough contenders Javier Molina and Wale Omotoso this year. The 28-year-old out of Minneapolis picked up where he left off after a 2015 campaign that began with victories over Michael Balasi and Daniel Sostre and culminated with a hard fought decision over once-beaten Juan Carlos Abreu in September.

A sensational Cuban amateur, Ugas picked up a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics and also owns Gold medals from the 2005 World Amateur Championships and 2007 Pan American Games. Now fighting out of Miami, the 30-year-old owns victories over Cosme Rivera, Kenny Abril and Adan Hernandez.

The 18-year-old Vargas recently signed with Floyd Mayweather's Mayweather Promotions and dominated Ryan Picou in his U.S. debut in June on the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter undercard in Brooklyn. Now fighting out of the Bronx, Vargas picked up the first four victories of his pro career fighting in Mexico. He takes on the 29-year-old Terry out of Memphis who has shared the ring with former champion Jorge Linares and top contenders Claudio Marrero, Haskell Rhodes and main event participant Kielczweski.




Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Soledad fights Thai for WBC Asia Continental Welter title on Nov. 29
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 15 Nov 2025
  • Former Champ Joseph Parker fails drug test on WBO championship fight
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 15 Nov 2025
  • R&B PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO HARD ROCK LIVE AT ETESS ARENA FOR FIGHT NIGHT 4 ON NOVEMBER 22, 2025
    , Sat, 15 Nov 2025
  • WEIGHIN RESULTS FROM ALL STAR BOXING SHOW IN MANAGUA
    , Sat, 15 Nov 2025
  • Tapales wins by a unanimous decision
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 14 Nov 2025
  • Porres III to fight Narukami for vacant IBF Youth flyweight title tomorrow
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 14 Nov 2025
  • Press Conference Notes: Featherweight King Rafael Espinoza Readies for Mexican Homecoming
    , Fri, 14 Nov 2025
  • MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS HOSTS “BABY SHOWER” TO BENEFIT MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS IN HONOR OF PAPA-TO-BE JIMUEL PACQUIAO’S PRO DEBUT
    , Fri, 14 Nov 2025
  • DANGEROUS SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS FRANCISCO VERON AND ROIMAN VILLA COLLIDE IN “DO OR DIE” MAIN EVENT ON PROBOXTV’S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
    , Fri, 14 Nov 2025
  • Jeter Promotions Kacie Wheeler Back in Action on November 22
    , Fri, 14 Nov 2025
  • Filipino GM Antonio beats German FIDE Master for stay in second place in Spain Chess Tournament
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 14 Nov 2025
  • ROUND 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: A Gathering Of Legends
    By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Thu, 13 Nov 2025
  • Antonio draws with England's Arkell in Spain chess tiff
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 13 Nov 2025
  • NBA announces the new format to All Star Game
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 13 Nov 2025
  • Press Conference Notes: Xander Zayas & Abass Baraou Face Off Ahead of January 31 Title Unification Showdown in San Juan, Puerto Rico
    , Thu, 13 Nov 2025
  • Historic Turnout at the 1st Tigerhead Rapid Open Chess Tournament in Laos
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 13 Nov 2025
  • The Hammer Returns to the Fray With a Bang
    By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro, , Wed, 12 Nov 2025
  • Monzón and Coggi are new Argentina Boxing Hall of Fame members
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 12 Nov 2025
  • GM Antonio moves to 2nd in Spain chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 12 Nov 2025
  • Teflon Promotion to host Re:Play Volume 1 on November 22nd at The Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center
    , Wed, 12 Nov 2025
  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 10 NOVEMBER 2025
    By Eric Armit, , Wed, 12 Nov 2025
  • FLORES AND CORDINA PREDICT KO NIGHT IN STOCKTON
    , Wed, 12 Nov 2025
  • Lightweight Prospect Charley Leigh Brown Added To Hunter Vs Frankham Card 5th December
    , Wed, 12 Nov 2025
  • Mavericks' Cooper Flagg becomes the second 18-year-old player to score 25 points
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 12 Nov 2025
  • Sit back and enjoy, "Bata' Reyes book is out
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 12 Nov 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.