Maurice Harris is ready to face Sosnowski

BETFAIR PRIZEFIGHTER 

INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHTS II

June 19, 2012 -  Televised live on Sky Sports this Wednesday, June 20, 2012, American heavyweight contender Maurice "Sugar Moe" Harris (25-16-2, 11 KOs) and Poland's, Albert Sosnowski (46-4-2, 28 KOs), will face each other in the Quarter-final bout 1 of the 8-man Betfair Prizefighter International Heavyweights II tournament, taking place at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London. 

Harris looks to rebound from a controversial loss he suffered last month when he traveled to Germany, and challenged undefeated power puncher, Edmund Gerber (20-0, 13 KOs).  Fully confident in his ability to outbox Sosnowski, Maurice is ready to show the European fans why he deserves to be the favorite in this tournament.

"I've won a major tournament early in my career," said Harris. "I have the boxing skills to outclass each fighter in this event.  I'm certain the judges will be fair in this fight as it will be televised for the world to see.  My goal is to win this tournament, get back into the top ten of the IBF, and shoot for that title shot. I've been in London for the last week and I'll be ready to shine on fight night."

"I know Maurice is ready to win this whole thing," said Boxing 360 promoter Mario Yagobi. "Being that he just fought last month, I know he's in great shape.  I expect him to shine in this tournament and bring home the prize."

Tickets for the Betfair Prizefighter International Heavyweights at York Hall, Bethnal Green are on sale and now priced at $40 (unreserved). Tickets are available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 and at online at  www.matchroomboxing.com.

MAURICE HARRIS JOINS BETFAIR PRIZEFIGHTER INTERNATIONAL II

June 7, 2012 - Heavyweight contender Maurice "Sugar Moe" Harris (25-16-2, 11 KOs), ranked No. 13 by the IBF, has joined the 8-man Betfair Prizefighter International Heavyweights II line-up set to take place on Wednesday, June 20, at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, live on Sky Sports. 

Harris will compete against fellow contestants Albert Sosnowski (48-4-2, 28 KOs), Marcelo Luiz Nascimento (16-3, 14 KOs), Noureddine Meddoune (5-1, 4 KOs), Tom Dallas (15-2, 11 KOs),Tom Little (3-0), Kevin Johnson (26-1 12 KOs) and Tor Hamer (15-1, 10 KOs).

After a questionable loss against local favorite Edmund Gerber (20-0, 13 KOs) in his native land of Germany last month, Harris, who felt he was robbed, promises to give it his all once again when he travels overseas to fight. 

"When I got robbed last month in Germany, I was upset and wanted to get back in the ring as soon as possible," Harris said. "I want to thank my promoter Mario Yagobi of Boxing 360 for getting me this opportunity.  Ten years ago, I fought in the Thunderbox Tournament and won it all, which is what I plan to do in this one."

"June 20 promises to be a real tear-up at York Hall with eight huge hitters gunning for the big prize," show promoter Eddie Hearn said. "Johnson, Sosnowski and Harris bring plenty of calibre to the table and for Dallas it's a big chance to crash the British heavyweight party.  As for Tom Little - what a night for a 24-year-old with just three fights on his CV. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain and I'm sure he will come out all guns blazing."

Tickets for the Betfair Prizefighter International Heavyweights at York Hall, Bethnal Green are on sale and priced at $40 (unreserved) $60 (ringside) and $120 (VIP). Tickets are available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 and at www.matchroomboxing.com.

Harris vs. Gerber Full Video: You Be The Judge

MAURICE HARRIS

VS.

EDMUND GERBER

May 5, 2012 - Thuringen, Germany

YOU BE THE JUDGE

  

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MAURICE HARRIS WAS ROBBED IN GERMANY AGAINST EDMUND GERBER

May 7, 2012 - This past weekend in Germany, heavyweight contender Maurice Harris (25-16-2, 11 KOs) who hails from East Orange, NJ, dropped a disputed decision to undefeated local favorite and hometown hero, Edmund Gerber (19-0, 13 KOs).  Everyone who watched felt Harris was robbed.  The scorecards read 78-74 and 79-73 twice, all in favor or Gerber.

"There's no doubt about it I was robbed this weekend," the hard-luck Harris said. "Gerber landed maybe five punches the entire fight.  I was too slick for him and he couldn't touch me.  I landed more punches and everyone who saw the fight knew I should have won.  Like everyone says, if you fight overseas, you better get the knockout, because the judges are going to favor the hometown guy.  I would love to fight Gerber here in America, but I don't think it will happen because he knows deep down inside his mind that he lost to me already.  I'll be back soon."

Said promoter Mario Yagobi, "Edmund Gerber was outclassed this weekend by Harris.  There's no way Gerber should have gotten the decision, as he literally only landed a hand full of punches on Maurice throughout the whole fight.   I will be talking to the IBF in regards to Maurice's ranking.  He should still remain in the top 10."

MAURICE "SUGAR MO" HARRIS vs. EDMUND GERBER MAY, 5 IN GERMANY

March 5, 2012 - IBF #6 ranked heavyweight, Maurice Harris (25-15-2, 11 KOs) has signed a contract to fight Edmund Gerber (19-0, 13 KOs) in Erfurt, Germany on May 5, 2012. Team Sauerland will promote the 8-round bout.



Harris' promoter Mario Yagobi of Boxing360 states, "Maurice will travel to Germany and fight Gerber in his homeland. When he's victorious, he'll be right back in title contention looking for a shot to challenge for the world title. Maurice has been in the gym awaiting his next opponent and now he has one. I believe Harris will rise to this occasion and come out victorious."



Said Harris from his gym in Newark, New Jersey, "I've been waiting patiently for another opportunity to state my case as a heavyweight contender. My trainer William Bo James has kept me busy in the gym, so I'm confident in my ability to go rounds. Both Gerber and I are looking to get that title shot so I expect him to come out swinging. I have over forty pro fights and I'm going to use that experience to get this victory. I'm prepared to go the distance if need be, but if the knockout presents itself, then I'm going for it."



The winner of Harris vs. Gerber is sure to move up the IBF rankings where a possible title shot against champion, Wladimir Klitschko looms. For more information, please visit boxing360.com.