Little Rock native , Undisputed and Undefeated World Middleweight Champion Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor, will put his title on the line against Kassim “The Dream” Ouma on Saturday night, December 9, at Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, when DiBella Entertainment presents “Home for the Holidays: The Return of a Champion.” A press conference will be held on Wednesday, October 11, at 11:30 AM/CT at The River Market in Little Rock to announce the championship bout.

This compelling title encounter pits Taylor (25-0-1, 17 KO’s), the megastar and favorite son of Little Rock, Arkansas against the cagey southpaw and resurgent former world champion Ouma (25-2-1, 15 KO’s). HBO Sports World Championship Boxing will televise at 10 PM/ET, 9 PM/CT, 7 PM/PT.

Taylor first captured the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against the legendary Bernard Hopkins on July 17, 2005 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, with a 12 round split decision triumph. He defended the title for the first time in a rematch on December 3, 2005 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas with a unanimous decision victory over the future Hall of Famer. Next, on June 17, 2006, in Memphis, Taylor successfully defended his title when he and Winky Wright fought to a draw. Taylor has not tasted defeat in his pro career, upending the likes of Former World Champions William Joppy and Raul Marquez, and “Contender” Champion Grady Brewer.

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