JAMAL JAMES TAKES LAST SECOND ESPN BOUT THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

August 11, 2016 mnboxing Off MN BOXING NEWS, OUR LATEST FEATURE STORIES,

WEIGHTS FROM NEW YORK: Jamal James 146 vs. Yordenis Ugas 146.75 Venue: Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, Promoter: Kings Boxing TV: ESPN

Undefeated Minneapolis welterweight Jamal “Shango” James (20-0, 9 KO’s) will get right back into the ring tomorrow night at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. James picked up a huge win on Fox Sports 1 less then a month ago and now will be seen on ESPN this Friday night as he battles former Cuban Olympic bronze medalist Yordenis Ugas (15-3, 7 KO’s) in a 10 round co-featured bout. Ugas was set to face Bryant Perella but an injury to Perella opened up the opportunity for James, who is obviously always ready to fight.

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