ATLANTA, GA (January 26, 2023) – BLK Prime announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated return of former four-division world champion, Adrien Broner (34-4 -1, 24 KOs), who will now battle Michael Williams Jr. (20-1, 13 KOs) due to previous opponent Hank Lundy being suspended by the California Athletic Commission, will go on sale today Friday, January 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT. The 10-round welterweight clash will take place at the Gateway Center Arena @ College Park, GA, on February 25, 2023.
Tickets priced $40, $75, $100, $200 and $400 will be available for purchase at www.ticket-master.com. This event is promoted by Christy Martin Promotions and BLK Prime. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. ET with the first fight starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Broner vs. Williams Jr. will broadcast worldwide via digital Pay-Per-View on BLKPrime.com and PPV.com for $39.99. In addition, the PPV event will be distributed by Integrated Sports Media and be available throughout North America via cable and satellite PPV on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH, SHAW and ROGERS. The PPV telecast will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. A live PPV preshow starts at 7 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.
“I’m excited to get back in the ring and show the world that I’m still one of the best fighters in the sport,” said Broner, who has a new outlook on his boxing career. “Williams Jr. is a tough opponent, but I’m ready for the challenge, and I’m going to put on a show for the fans in Atlanta. It’s the AB show on BLK Prime.”
“I’ve been preparing for a moment like this for a long time, and I’m ready to take on Broner,” stated Williams Jr. “I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity, and show everyone watching on BLK Prime that they didn’t make mistake by choosing me to challenge Broner. I have nothing to lose and I’m going all out on fight night 150%.”
“This is a must-see event for any boxing fan,” said BLK Prime VP Chester Johnson. “Broner and Williams Jr. are ready to go toe-to-toe in a fight that will be very entertaining for those watching live and on BLK Prime pay-per-view. Everyone tune in on February 25th, we are looking to give fight fans an explosive evening.”
About BLK Prime
BLK PRIME is a subscription video-on-demand company that offers multicultural content to a diverse audience worldwide. To learn more about BLK Prime, visit: https://watchnow.blkprime.com/ and to order the pay-per-view, visit https://ppv.blkprime.com/pay-per-view. On social media follow #BronerWilliams, on Instagram: @BLKPRIMEBOXNG, @BLKPRIME, on Twitter: @BLKPRIMEBOXING, on Facebook: @BLKPRIMEMEDIA
For all press inquiries, please contact:
Mario Serrano, BLK Prime: boxingpublicist@aol.com (702) 592-5673
Tiffany Cummins, Talent Resources: tiffany.cummins@talentresources.com (925) 212-4200
Andrew Fern, Talent Resources: andrew.fern@talentresources.com (612) 669-8103
Sheila Merritt, Gateway Center Arena @ College Park: smerritt@gicc.com (770) 907-3088
Doug Jacobs, Integrated Sports PPV, Dougj@ISMSports.com 201-610-1500
ABOUT INTEGRATED SPORTS MEDIA:
North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed-Circuit sports events has presented World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Ricky Hatton, Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Kahn, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, and Juan Manuel Lopez. In addition, Integrated Sports Media has distributed numerous international soccer matches showcasing the National Teams of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and the USA, as well as World Championship and world-class mixed martial arts events featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, and Roy Nelson.
