Cherry makes weight check!

Thursday, August 21 2008

WBC super lightweight title challenger Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry (24-5-2, 12 KOs) has completed his mandated 30-day weight check in Tampa, Fla., for his Sept. 13 title fight against champion Timothy Bradley. Cherry weighed in well below the limit, at 144 lbs. “This is my first world title fight and I am preparing as good as ever,” said Cherry. “I think this will the best fight of the night. Both of us come forward and that is what the fans want to see. I have a lot of respect for Bradley and I know he will be in great shape, so I hope Showtime is ready for a war." The main event of the world championship doubleheader features IBF/WBO/WBA lightweight world champion Nate Campbell vs. Joan Guzman. The Bradley-Cherry fight is being presented by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions and Starfight Productions. The main event is being promoted by Don King Productions. Venue is the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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