Foursome kicks off new PBC on FOX series with a title doubleheader December 22 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Charlo vs Monroe and Charlo vs Harrison Preview: December 22, 2018
BROOKLYN — As the holiday season ramps up with Christmas just around the corner, twin champions Jermall and Jermell Charlo, plus Willie Monroe Jr. and Tony Harrison discussed their favorite holiday memories and traditions while preparing for their respective title showdowns on Saturday, December 22 on a PBC on FOX card (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
The Charlo twins have intertwined holiday memories from growing up in Houston and not even Christmas could stop the legendary competitiveness of the twins.
"My biggest childhood memories from Christmas was that my brother and I would get bikes and then disassemble them to see who could put it back together better," said Jermell. "We didn't tighten up the bikes enough so they would fall apart and we would have to walk home. But we really wanted to see who was the better mechanic and who could put together the cooler bike."
"My brother and I were definitely concerned about our toys on Christmas," said Jermall. "We would have a big dinner with our whole family and it felt like everyone loved buying the twins gifts. It was always competition to see who had the better toys. I love that now I can give my kids that same feeling on Christmas morning."
A native of Rochester, N.Y., Monroe's family, which includes his pro boxer father who defeated Marvin Hagler, was close knit throughout Monroe's childhood. Now he relishes the opportunity for his own family to be involved in those special times, even if he spends the weeks leading up to Christmas focused on his task December 22.
"I'm a family guy and the holidays have always been about togetherness for us," said Monroe. "Gifts were just a small part of it. It was all about communing as a family. It was cool to have family during the holidays, and now that I'm older and have my own family, it's a truly special affair.
"I understand that training through the holidays is for the greater good. I would rather miss a Christmas or two so that my family could have great Christmases for years and years after. I'm sacrificing to reach that goal for my family."
Detroit's Harrison has already spent part of his holiday season giving back, as he hosted a Holiday Toy and Grocery giveaway this past weekend that helped serve nearly 400 people in his community. After a grueling training camp, Harrison is hoping to bring home the ultimate Christmas gift for his family.
"The holidays in the Harrison household are a real family affair," said Harrison. "It's a time to get together, reconnect and do all the stuff we don't normally get a chance to do. My family really does their thing in the kitchen and I can't indulge like that, so I made sure I was out training in Colorado during Thanksgiving.
"This Christmas is going to be special. All I want is the best present of all, to beat Jermell Charlo on December 22 and bring that belt home to my two-year-old son Tony Jr., and four-month-old daughter Jaia."
Televised coverage features WBC Interim Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo battling Willie Monroe Jr and WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo taking on Tony Harrison. Televised action also features a heavyweight attraction between Dominic Breazeale and Carlos Negron.
Tickets for the show, which is being promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, begin at $50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.
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