Barclays Center in Brooklyn has been named the official East Coast venue for the PBC, according to Dan Rafael of ESPN.com.
“Barclays Center is proud to be the official East Coast home of the PBC,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of BSE Global, the company that operates the arena. “As our commitment to the sport expands, boxing has truly become another anchor franchise at the venue. In fact, [this] announcement guarantees a minimum of eight fights annually at Barclays Center, bringing many more unforgettable moments to our ring.”
“Premier Boxing Champions is excited to call Barclays Center its official East Coast home,” said Tim Smith, vice president of communications for Haymon Sports, which oversees PBC. “Barclays Center has become synonymous with superb boxing events and PBC is thrilled to continue its relationship with the arena and add to that growing legacy.”
