Chris Pearson to Meet Just DeLoach in ShoBox Main Event Friday

A collision of highly-touted super welterweight prospects will cap off what is expected to be a solid night of boxing on Friday. Chris Pearson will lock horns with Justin DeLoach in the main event of the latest edition of Showtime’s popular contender series ShoBox: The New Generation, which takes place at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif.

Pearson (14-1, 10 KOs) was supposed to meet DeLoach last September, but Pearson suffered an injury in training. The two are ready to pick up where they left off and both are excited about the opportunity to headline ShoBox.

“This is my first fight since April and I’ve really taken this time to push myself as a fighter by gaining mental and physical strength,” said Pearson. “I’m thankful to my team for putting this fight together. It’s going to be a great show for the fans and I’m happy that it’s is finally ready to happen.”

“I’ve been very patient and focused,” added DeLoach (16-1, 8 KOs). “I’ve shown through my last six performances that I am a tough opponent. The only way that Pearson can beat me is if he stops me and I don’t see that happening at all.”

The event will be rounded out by a clash of unbeaten cruiserweights in Andrew Tabiti (13-0, 11 KOs) and Quantis Graves (11-0-2, 4 KOs) and a showdown between Oscar Bravo (22-6, 10 KOs) and fellow lightweight Saul Rodriguez (20-0-1, 15 KOs). The action will go live on Showtime beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.