{"id":7931,"date":"2018-12-17T21:10:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T21:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/?p=7931"},"modified":"2018-12-17T21:10:55","modified_gmt":"2018-12-17T21:10:55","slug":"jermall-charlo-to-defend-his-interim-wbc-middleweight-crown-against-matt-korobov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/jermall-charlo-to-defend-his-interim-wbc-middleweight-crown-against-matt-korobov\/","title":{"rendered":"Jermall Charlo to defend his Interim WBC Middleweight crown against Matt Korobov"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Middleweight contender Matt Korobov has stepped up to challenge Jermall Charlo for the WBC Interim Middleweight Championship live in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, December 22 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING\u2122 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.<\/p>\n

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Korobov is replacing Willie Monroe, Jr., who was removed from the main event after he tested positive for a banned substance by VADA\u00a0in \u00a0the WBC Clean Boxing Program. The WBC is conducting a \u00a0further investigation into the matter. Korobov was due to fight on the undercard and had been training to fight December 22. He willingly stepped forward when the call came for a replacement for Monroe.<\/p>\n

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“I was well prepared for Willie Monroe, who is a southpaw, so there won’t be that much difference facing Korobov,” said Charlo. “There is a size difference. He’s taller than Monroe, but I’ll just have to adjust my game plan. The best fighters in the world are the ones who are able to make the best adjustments.\u00a0 Beating Korobov is going to make the victory that much sweeter due to this adversity.\u00a0 He was fighting on the undercard, so he’s prepared. But now fighting for the title in the top spot is going to make him fight harder. I love it. He’s a much better opponent on paper than Willie Monroe Jr.<\/p>\n

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“I was training to fight on this card so I am physically and mentally ready,” pledged Korobov, confidently adding:\u00a0 “It doesn’t matter that I am taking this fight on a week’s notice because I have been preparing for this moment my entire life. I will make a few adjustments for Charlo and make the most of this opportunity. Don’t miss it.\u00a0 Make sure you tune-in to FOX for a great fight.”<\/p>\n

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The Charlo vs. Korobov bout is part of a blockbuster PBC on FOX show, featuring the Charlo Twins defending their\u00a0 titles beginning at 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT. Jermall Charlo, who won a coin toss with his brother, will close the show\u00a0defending his \u00a0WBC interim middleweight championship against Korobov. While Jermell Charlo will battle Tony Harrison in defence of his WBC Super Welterweight World Title.<\/p>\n

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Tickets for the show, which is being promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, begin at $50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Saturday, October 27 at noon ET. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.<\/p>\n

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