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O’Neil
Bell Battles Dale Brown for the IBF World Cruiserweight Championship on
May 20
HOLLYWOOD, FL, April 14 – For seven years, O’Neil Bell has waited for
one moment in his boxing career - a chance to shine on the world stage
and fulfill a dream.
For Dale Brown, the wait to put a world championship belt around his
waist has been even longer – ten years.
On Friday, May 20, from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in
Hollywood, Florida, both top contenders will get their opportunity to
put it all on the line for the IBF World Cruiserweight Championship.
Finally.
Bell-Brown, a 12 round championship contest, headlines an exciting night
of world-class professional boxing presented by Warrior’s Boxing
Promotions, Inc. in association with
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Doors open at 6:30pm and the
first bell rings at 7:30pm.
O’Neil “Give ‘Em Hell” Bell (23-1, 22 KOs) has been one of the world’s
most avoided cruiserweights in recent years. A devastating puncher with
impressive boxing skills and a champion’s heart, Bell has seen three
world champions decline to fight him in recent years. After scoring
knockout victories over former world champions Kelvin Davis and Arthur
Williams (twice), that’s not surprising. In his last bout, on September
4, 2004, the 30-year-old Atlanta resident knocked out former world title
challenger Ezra Sellers in two rounds to earn a shot at the IBF world
championship.
“Fighters have been avoiding me for years, denying me my shot at glory,”
said Bell. “I know Dale Brown is a true warrior and I know he will show
up on May 20. I’m very excited to finally get my world title shot, and
I’m going to make the most of this opportunity.”
A former Canadian Olympian, Calgary’s Dale Brown (33-3-1, 21 KOs) has
fought at the top levels of the fight game for most of his career. A
rugged all-around fighter who can adapt to any style in the ring.
Although the “Cowboy” has unsuccessfully challenged for the world title
twice, he is unbeaten in almost three years. Now that he is completely
focused and injury-free, the NABF and NABO cruiserweight champion is
looking to add a third jewel to that championship crown.
“I respect O’Neil Bell, just like I respect anyone I step in the ring
with,” said Brown. “But winning this world title is a dream I have
chased for many years and I believe I’m finally in the right place at
the right time to make that dream a reality.”
A stellar under card will be announced shortly.
For more information on Warrior’s Boxing, please visit our website at
www.warriorsboxing.com
