NEW YORK CITY (September 24, 2014) Earlier this week, IBF Middleweight Champion, “King” SAM SOLIMAN arrived in New York City to finalize preparations for his world title defense against former undisputed middleweight champion JERMAIN “Bad Intentions” TAYLOR on Wednesday, October 8th from the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi and telecast LIVE on ESPN2, (9 p.m. ET).
“I’m happy to be back in the Big Apple, the boxing capital and defending my IBF title in the United States which has always been my dream and now is a reality,” said Soliman, 44-11-0 (18KO’s).
In addition to training in New York City, Soliman will meet with the New York City media on numerous occasions prior to departing to Biloxi for the world title defense against Taylor,
32-4-1 (20KO’s).
SOLIMAN VS. TAYLOR is presented by Dibella Entertainment and Warriors Boxing, in association with Soliman Stanley Promotions.
Tickets are priced at $89.95, $69.95, $49.95 and $29.95, plus tax and service charges, and can be purchased at the Beau Rivage Theatre box office, or through any Ticketmaster outlet or online at Ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 4:45pm, with the first bout scheduled for 5:30pm.
