The Whitley bros, with Denzel holding down the fort in the welterweight division at a clean 13-0 with 7 KOs and his sibling, Derrick Jr., throwing punches in the junior welterweight ring at 7-4-1, no KOs to boast yet, are gearing up to throw down on the same bill. This family affair is set to light up the “Pandemonium at the Palladium 3” show, rolled out by Granite Chin Promotions, right in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, come March 23rd, live on BXNGTV.com.
Denzel Whitley, the champ of the Junior North American Boxing Federation’s welterweight division, is stepping back into the ring to defend his belt. He’s up for round two against Kenny “Lionheart” Larson, who’s coming in with a record of 7-1-1 and 5 KOs. This 10-rounder isn’t just any fight; it’s the main event.
Flashback to last December at the very same venue, Denzel snagged that shiny Junior NABF title, edging out Larson, who was unbeaten before their clash, by a hair in a split decision. Larson, hailing from Salem, MA, is itching for a do-over, convinced the holiday season’s generosity won’t sway the judges this time.
Meanwhile, Denzel’s got more than just his title on his mind. Sharing the spotlight with his brother Derrick adds a sweet layer to the evening. It’s a dream come true for the duo, promising to amp up the energy in the room before Denzel steps in to seal the deal with what he hopes is another win.
Derrick, the southpaw in the family, is set to face off against the ex-New England welterweight king, Mike “Bad Man” Ohan Jr., in a bout that’s sure to have fans on the edge of their seats. Derrick’s pumped, ready to make a splash and maybe even outshine his little brother in their double-header debut.
Ohan, sitting on a 19-2 record with 9 KOs, is climbing back into the ring after a break since last August, eyes on fights that push him further, no fluff.
Chris Traietti, the big boss at Granite Chin, is throwing down the gauntlet, vowing to make each Palladium bash bigger and better than the last. With the Whitley brothers headlining and a promise of top-notch brawls, this event is shaping up to be a knockout.
If you’re itching to be part of the madness, tickets are up for grabs, ranging from $50 for a spot in the balcony to $650 for a cozy booth for four. Doors swing open at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the first fight kicking off at 7 p.m. ET. Grab your tickets, and don’t miss out on the pandemonium set to unfold at the Palladium.