Peter Quillin: record, next fight and profile →
Daniel Jacobs cannot envision Peter Quillin beating him. Quillin (32-0-1, 23 KOs) is a former WBO middleweight title-holder and a friend, but Jacobs (30-1, 27 KOs) just doesn’t think “Kid Chocolate” can win their 12-round fight for Jacobs’ WBA middleweight championship Dec. 5 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn (Showtime).
New York, NY - Daniel Jacobs and Peter Quillin will host a fan meet-and-greet tomorrow at DiBella Entertainment's Broadway Boxingevent at the famed B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in midtown Manhattan. The Broadway Boxing card is headlined by undefeated prospect Louis Cruz (10-0, 4KO's) as he makes his much anticipated return when he takes on Ariel Vazquez in an eight-round super lightweight matchup.
Daniel Jacobs says December's clash with Peter Quillin is about more than defending his WBA world middleweight title. The champion puts his belt on the line against the former WBO title holder at New York's Barclays Center - in the same Brooklyn neighbourhood where both reside. Jacobs (30-1-0-KO27) admits they know each other well but is adamant he will put friendship to one side and end Quillin's unbeaten record and earn the local bragging rights.
BROOKLYN – In a highly anticipated showdown between two of Brooklyn’s most exciting and talented fighters, WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs (30-1, 27 KOs) will take on former world champion Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (32-0-1, 23 KOs) on Saturday, December 5 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT). “There is no doubt this is going to be one of the biggest fights Brooklyn has ever seen,” said Jacobs. “Peter and I go back a long time, but this is business. I'm the champion and he's the challenger. I'm going to do everything I can to win on December 5 and show the world that I'm the best Brooklyn has to offer.”
Former WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin (32-0-1, 23KOs) is getting mentally prepared for his Brooklyn battle with WBA 'regular' champion Danny Jacobs (30-1, 27KOs) on December 5th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Showtime will televise. Prior to that bout, there are two other significant middleweight title fights. On October 17th at New York's Madison Square Garden, Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin will stake his IBO/WBA super world titles against IBF champion David Lemieux in a unification bout. And then on November 21, Miguel Cotto will defend his WBC middleweight title against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Peter Quillin was forced to put his celebration on hold following a 5th round knockout win over Australia's Michael Zerafa. The frightening feat came in front of an NBC-televised viewing crowd Saturday afternoon at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Conn, A series of right hands—first initiated by a sweeping left hook on the inside—had Zerafa in serious trouble, with a final right hand along the ropes snapping back his head and rendering him unconscious in slinking to the canvas. Despite the fight being viewed as a mismatch, Quillin treated it as if he was once again fighting for a middleweight title.
Daniel Jacobs had a ringside seat for the latest ring appearance made by Peter Quillin, who will be his next opponent on December 5 in an all-Brooklyn showdown fittingly to be held at Barclays Center. Quillin did his part to preserve the fight, which will air live on Showtime. The former middleweight champ scored a frightening 5th round knockout of Australia's Michael Zerafa in their NBC-televised catchweight bout Saturday afternoon at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.
Peter Quillin did his job in the ring to set up an all-Brooklyn showdown with Daniel Jacobs later this year, but a scary scene in the ring put the celebration on hold. The former middleweight titlist scored a savage 5th round knockout of Michael Zerafa in their non-title catchweight bout Saturday afternoon at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. The Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC headliner ended with Zerafa knocked unconscious and carried out of the ring on a stretcher, though responsive as he was being taken to a nearby hospital for medical observation.
Jermall Charlo gets his long-awaited shot at a super welterweight title, and does so against Cornelius Bundrage, who managed to jump him in line and claim his second title in the process. Both fighters weighed 153 lbs. for their 12-round bout, which takes place Saturday afternoon at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. NBC will air live as part of the ongoing Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) series.
BROOKLYN - Former world champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Australian middleweight Michael Zerafa, 2012 U.S. Olympian "Sir" Marcus Browne and Staten Island's Gary Stark Jr. took part in a media workout at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn Tuesday before their respective showdowns on Saturday, September 12 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Quillin and Zerafa face-off in a 12-round middleweight showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC with televised coverage beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT with a super welterweight world title clash between Cornelius "K-9" Bundrage and Jermall Charlo.