Boxing News
Photos: Ishe Smith vs. Tony Harrison - Ready For Las Vegas War
May 10, 2018 • 9:30 PM ET
Former super welterweight champion Ishe "Sugar Shay'' Smith will battle top 154-pound contender Tony Harrison in a 10-round match that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce on Friday, May 11 from Sam's Town in Las Vegas. (photos by Chris Farina).
In the co-main event, top contender Andrew "The Beast" Tabiti will meet Lateef Kayode in a 10-round cruiserweight attraction. Smith and Tabiti, both Las Vegas residents, will be fighting on their home turf and looking to impress their hometown fans.
Tickets for the event, which is being promoted by Mayweather Promotions, begin at $25, are on sale Monday, April 23 at 12 p.m. PT and will be available at
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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
Smith 155.6-pounds
Harrison 155.6-pounds
Tabiti 200.8-pounds
Kayode 201.6-pounds
"Mayweather Promotions has had a busy year thus far and the momentum isn't slowing down with May 11th at Sam's Town Live right around the corner," said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. "This venue is certainly one of the local properties that we enjoy working with and have made it our home over the past few years."
"I'm looking forward to seeing Ishe Smith back in the ring after the stellar performance that he put on against Julian Williams to close out 2017. I know that he is physically and mentally prepared to take on Tony Harrison and will not disappoint. Andrew Tabiti is a young talented fighter that is on track to have a bright future. He will look to build upon his flawless record in the co-feature against Lateef Kayode on May 11.''
