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Callum Walsh vs. Carson Jones
Headlines June 9 At Commerce Casino
The Fastest Rising Star in Boxing, ‘King’ Callum Walsh,
(6-0, 5 KOs), of Cork, Ireland faces perennial contender
Carson Jones, (43-15-3, 31 KOs), of Oklahoma City, OK on the
next edition of the acclaimed ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’
series, ‘The Most Entertaining Boxing Show in the United
States,’ set for Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Commerce Casino
in Los Angeles, CA and broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS.
Walsh vs. Jones, the ten-round super welterweight main event
is presented by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions. Tickets
priced at $200, $150, $100, $80 and $60, Will Go On-Sale
This Week and can be purchased online at
www.360Promotions.us.The Commerce Casino, ‘The World’s
Largest Card Room and Site of the LA Poker Classic’, is
located at 6131 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040. Doors
will open on the night of the event at 5:30 p.m. For more
information and directions visit their website.
Said Tom Loeffler, “Callum continues to show in each fight
that he has both the capability of becoming not only a world
champion but also one of the biggest stars in the sport.
Carson Jones is a very tough test for Callum and we look
forward to a tremendous main event along with a sensational
undercard which we will be announcing shortly.”
“Our first event at the Commerce Casino sold-out and I
strongly encourage fans to purchase their tickets early for
this outstanding event on the Los Angeles sports calendar.”
“Boston was a tremendous experience but now it’s time to
prepare for another great performance in my second home, Los
Angeles, California,” stated Callum Walsh. “I know how tough
of a fighter Carson Jones is and Freddie and I have already
started our preparations at Wild Card.”
“I feel really good about this fight and I’m definitely
coming for the upset,” exclaimed Carson Jones. “I believe my
experience will be the deciding factor. I need to make it a
rough and tough dog fight and then I’ll be too much for him.
Fans can absolutely expect to see an exciting fight on June
9.”
The main event celebrates the triumphant return of Walsh,
trained by Hall of Boxer Freddie Roach. Fighting in front of
a huge, loud and passionate Boston Irish boxing crowd on the
Eve of St. Patrick’s Day, the 22-year-old southpaw knocked
out Wesley Tucker in the second round at the Agganis Arena.
A staple of UFC FIGHT PASS which broadcasts his fights
internationally, Walsh has become a can’t miss attraction
for combat sports fans since turning professional in
December 2021.
Riding a three-fight winning streak, the upset minded Jones
hits the ring against Walsh following a dominant victory
over Dedrick Bell on March 18, 2023. Among the world
champions and top contenders the heavy-handed Oklahoma
native has faced include Kell Brook (twice), Antonio
Margarito, Steven Butler, Jesus Soto Karass and Ricardo
Williams Jr.
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