Thread: Lippe-Morrison to make TV debut against Latimore September 23

Tulsa, OK (August 27, 2016) – Heavyweight sensation Trey Lippe-Morrison makes his highly anticipated TV debut when he faces fellow unbeaten Ed Latimore as part of a quadruple header on ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, September 23 at 10 pm ET live from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK.

Living and fighting out of Tulsa, OK, Lippe-Morrison’s 11-0 with all of his wins coming by knockout. A member of Holden Productions’ Four State Franchise, the 26-year-old power punching phenom has been out of the ring since January after suffering a hand injury. Under the watchful eye of 7-time BWAA Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach, Lippe-Morrison’s working hard daily towards his goal to become the heavyweight champion of the world like his late father Tommy.

Latimore, 13-0 (7 KO’s), is without question the toughest opponent of Lippe-Morrison’s career. Fighting out of the Steel City Pittsburgh, PA, Latimore is fresh off a July 15 victory over Juan Goode. Known by his moniker “Black Magic,” Latimore is a former Pennsylvania Golden Gloves, National PAL and Ringside Champion. He also owns amateur victories over 2012 Olympian Dominic Breazeale and former IBF heavyweight kingpin Charles Martin.

“This is a definite step up for Trey but these are the kinds of opponents we need to be fighting on TV,” said Lippe-Morrison’s promoter Tony Holden. “Trey has improved his boxing ability tremendously under Freddie Roach and has dynamic power. At the same time, Latimore is here to spoil the party and was a very good amateur prior to his current run as an unbeaten professional. The fans at the Buffalo Run, where Trey is a favorite, and everybody watching on Showtime are in for exciting fight between two unbeaten heavyweights on the way up, which is a rarity these days.”

Lippe-Morrison and Latimore meet over six rounds.

Brooklyn-based Russian Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk, 11-0 (10 KO’s), puts his perfect record on the line against an opponent to be named in a ten round junior welterweight bout. Baranchyk, who scored back to back first round knockouts on ShoBox at the Buffalo Run, is the newest member of the Four State Franchise.

In a ten round light heavyweight affair, “Notorious” Travis Peterkin, 16-0-1 (7 KO’s), travels from Brooklyn, NY to face once-beaten contender Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic, 21-1 (14 KO’s), of St. Petersburg, FL.

Rounding out the televised portion of the card is fellow Brooklyn-based Russian Ivan “The Volk” Golub, who risks his 12-0 ledger against an opponent TBA over ten rounds in the welterweight division.

The card is promoted by Holden Productions in association with DiBella Entertainment and Fight Promotions Inc. Tickets starting at $35 are on sale now by logging onto Shobox: The New Generation at Buffalo Run Casino - StubWire.com or calling the Buffalo Run Box Office at 918-542-7140.

Who have they dug up this time ?

Impressive ko against undefeated Latimore. Put heavy punches together well and Latimore never recovered from first KD. Not as fast as his pop and tons of work to do with Roach, but seems a grounded kid who respects his moment and his roots. Good card tonight.

Originally Posted by Spicoli

Impressive ko against undefeated Latimore. Put heavy punches together well and Latimore never recovered from first KD. Not as fast as his pop and tons of work to do with Roach, but seems a grounded kid who respects his moment and his roots. Good card tonight.

Well said. The Morrison fight was the highlight of the card for me. Whoever struck first was probably winning that one.

Trey can get better as he's moved to LA and is now being trained by Freddy Roach full time... However, Trey is a smaller heavyweight by today's standards and a lack of amateur experience will hurt him as he moves up the ranks....

Nothing wrong with being a smaller heavyweight, as for the amateur experience, he will need rounds in the gym and rounds as a pro...George Foreman didn't have much of an amateur career although he won Gold he had only been an amateur boxer for 1 year. Mike Tyson didn't have the greatest amateur career either in terms of length. He's fresher than most the fighters from the amateurs he's just going to have to be completely focused and listen to his trainers.


Trey has some pop in his punches for certain. Good quick right cross unlike his father's big overhand right....that's a good sign. Here's hoping he has a good successful career.

Morrison was overlooked as far as jab when you think on it. It wasn't special but it made a hole and improved as he went. Offensively Tommy was a monster. It's early but Trey looks like he catches punches different. More. Hopefully he breaks out of local scene soon