O’Shaquie Foster-Abraham Nova, Cortes-Chevalier & Carrington-Torres will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
February 16: Andres Cortes-Bryan Chevalier & Bruce Carrington-Bernard Torres Round Out ESPN-Televised Tripleheader at The Theater at Madison Square Garden
On February 16, under the glowing lights of Madison Square Garden’s Theater, two up-and-coming sluggers are gearing up to risk their unblemished records. This showdown is part of an ESPN-broadcasted triple treat of fistic fireworks, headlined by a WBC junior lightweight tussle. Reigning champ O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster is set to throw down with Abraham “El Super” Nova, and let’s just say, the thermostat’s going to need adjusting after this one.
In the co-main event, a 10-round junior lightweight scrap, we’ve got Andres “Savage” Cortes ready to duke it out with Puerto Rico’s own Bryan Chevalier. This ain’t just any fight; it’s like putting two hungry lions in a ring and watching them fight over the last steak.
Then, there’s Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington, Brownsville’s latest gift to the boxing world, squaring off against Bernard Torres, a Filipino-born pugilist with fists as fast as lightning. This 10-rounder’s going to kick off the televised action, and trust me, you’ll want to glue your eyes to the screen.
Tickets for this brawl-a-palooza, courtesy of Top Rank and their pals at Murphys Boxing and 12 Rounds Promotion, are hitting the market on January 12. Set your alarms, folks, because you won’t want to miss this.
Now, let’s talk about the fighters. Cortes, with his shiny 20-0 record, has been turning heads since he picked himself off the canvas back in 2020. The guy’s been on a tear since, racking up wins and knockouts like they’re going out of style. He’s hungry for a world title, and if he can best Chevalier, he might just get his shot.
Chevalier, on the other hand, is no slouch. Sporting a record of 20-1-1, he’s been unbeaten for 12 fights and is coming off a streak of TKO victories. He’s ready to make some serious noise and show the world just who Bryan Chevalier is.
Don’t blink or you’ll miss Carrington, another undefeated sensation (10-0) who’s been tearing through the ranks like a tornado through a trailer park. He’s knocking on the door of title contention, and with his power, that door might just come off its hinges.
Torres, with an 18-1 record, is looking to rebound from a loss and keep climbing that ladder to boxing stardom. His last outing was a points win over a seasoned Tanzanian fighter, and he’s ready to prove his mettle once more.
Oh, and let’s not forget the undercard, featuring a mix of heavyweights, junior welterweights, junior lightweights, and middleweights. These guys are itching to make a statement, from Italian Olympian Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello to Bronx-native Ofacio Falcon.