Tony Harrison Secures Unanimous Decision Victory Against Cecil McCalla; Caleb Plant Decisions Tyrone Brunson.
HOUSTON (November 1, 2015) - The Halloween night broadcast of Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN took Houston's NRG Arena by storm as undefeated rising star Jermell "Iron Man" Charlo (27-0, 12 KOs) dominated former world champion Joachim Alcine (35-8-2, 21 KOs) in the main event by sixth round knockout.
Televised coverage kicked off with a thrilling showdown as Tony Harrison (22-1, 18 KOs) got the unanimous decision over Cecil McCalla (20-3, 7 KOs).
The final televised fight of the evening saw undefeated middleweight prospect Caleb "Sweet Hands" Plant (12-0, 8 KOs) capture a unanimous decision over Tyrone Bruson (22-6-1, 21 KOs).
QUOTABLES
JERMELL CHARLO
"I established my jab early, and once I was comfortable with my jab the right hand started landing.
"I wanted to load up and show that I have power. I knew I was getting to him and wearing him down. It felt great to get the knockout.
"I knew after the knockdown in the sixth round it was over, but he was a strong fighter.
"Fighting in front of my hometown crowd fueled me. It gave me energy.
"I'm a completely different fighter now with my new trainer. My brother noticed it too and told me the same thing.
"I'm getting older, better, wiser and improving with every fight. Everything people saw tonight is a product of hard work in training.
"Hopefully I can fight again in December, and I want John Jackson next."
JOACHIM ALCINE
"My right hand was working well for me, but I stopped throwing it and started focusing too much on my jab.
"I didn't fight for a year and a half, and then I jumped right into the ring with a hungry, young lion. I wanted the fight, but sometimes pride takes its' toll.
"Fighting on a PBC card gave me a big opportunity to show the world what I can do. But (Charlo) was stronger than I thought he'd be.
"I don't know what's next. I'll talk with my wife first. I still have a strong desire to get in the ring, but I'm 39 now. My health is very important to me. I want to be there for my family and my daughter. So we'll have to wait and see."
TONY HARRISON
"I wanted to stay focused and get in my rhythm. The whole point is to hit and not get hit, and I thought I did a great job of that through eight rounds. I just need to stay focused for the whole fight.
"I got kind of careless in the ninth round and the same thing happened tonight that happened against Willie Nelson, but thankfully I had the experience this time to pull it out.
"I wanted to show the fans that I can take a punch, and I definitely showed that tonight.
"I'm back! Next time I want to fight someone that's a little more offensive. (McCalla) was throwing so few punches that it was actually hard to get down the timing against him.
"I'd love to fight back home in Detroit next, and I'd like to face the winner of tonight's main event. I'm ready. I also want Willie Nelson again though. If he can do it twice he'll make me a believer."
CECIL MCCALLA
"I kept looking for the right moment. I came into the fight trying to outwork him, but I just couldn't pull it off.
"When I caught him with the overhand right I wanted the knockout, but it didn't come.
"Harrison's jab played the biggest part in him getting the win tonight.
"I want another opportunity as soon as possible and I'll make sure to make the most of it.
"I want to fight Ishe (Smith) again."
CALEB PLANT
"The plan tonight was to stay composed and relaxed. I was doubling up my jab and landing combinations up and down his body all fight.
"I saw him start to break down after the second and third rounds, but I didn't want to push too hard. Instead I wanted to stay in control, take him into deep waters, and dominate the fight. That's what I did.
"I'd love to fight again this year, maybe in late December. I'm not taking any punishment, and we're always staying in shape and ready. So as long as I'm healthy I'll fight as often as I can against whoever they put in front of me."
TYRONE BRUNSON
"I thought my power was working well for me tonight. My corner was telling me to throw the left to the body and it was landing.
"Caleb caught me once in my left eye in the third round and he had me seeing double for a little while, but it didn't last beyond that round.
"I'm naturally a junior middleweight. That's where I'm most comfortable. I can compete against anyone at 154 lbs."
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The card was promoted by Leija*Battah Promotions.
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