Press Conference for Nowhere to Run Card
In anticipation of the heated super lightweight showdown, Golden Boy Promotions held a highly charged press conference in Chicago this Thursday for the Nowhere to Run card. This event, scheduled for Saturday, August 2, at the Credit Union 1 Arena, features an exciting 12-round bout between Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte and local favorite Kenneth “Bossman” Sims Jr.. Fans worldwide will be able to catch the action live on DAZN, alongside Cancun Boxing’s support.
Fighter Insights
Both fighters are on the brink of securing a title shot in the super lightweight division. Sims (22 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, with 8 KOs) expressed that this fight carries personal significance due to perceived disrespect from Duarte’s camp.
“Last year’s trolling from his team really got under my skin,”
revealed Sims.
“It takes a lot to rattle me, but he succeeded. It’s time to settle it in the ring. Fighting at home is a dream come true, and I intend to put on an electrifying performance for my city.”
Conversely, Duarte (29 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, with 23 KOs), who is riding high on a three-fight winning streak since his loss to Ryan Garcia, remained unfazed by the pre-fight animosity.
“This is set to be an epic encounter. Chicago fans are in for a real treat,”
said Duarte, while acknowledging his gratitude towards Golden Boy for the opportunity. He is eager to gain the support of the Latino community during this high-stakes matchup.
Co-Main Event and Other Fights
The event boasts an exciting co-main matchup, featuring the return of former champions Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (29-3, 24 KOs) and Joseph “JoJo” Diaz (34-7, 15 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight battle. Other notable fights on the card include:
- Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth (15-1, 10 KOs) facing Devonte Williams (13-2, 6 KOs) in a cruiserweight bout
- Joshua Edwards (3-0, 3 KOs) taking on Cayman Audie (4-1, 2 KOs) in heavyweight action
- Yair Gallardo (9-0, 8 KOs) against Quinton Rankin (21-9-2, 16 KOs) at light heavyweight
- Gael Cabrera (8-0, 5 KOs) battling Richard Diaz (3-0-1, 2 KOs) in super bantamweight
- Mehki Phillips (6-0, 6 KOs) going up against Joseph Cruz-Brown (12-14, 7 KOs) in lightweight
Ticket Information
Ticket prices range from $25 to $150, and exclusive VIP packages—complete with merchandise and special access—are available through GoldenBoy.com and Ticketmaster.com.
