The place, time, and date are set, Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (23-0-3, 16KO’s) from Dallas, Texas, goes for his first world title against the Englishman Terry 'Turbo" Flanagan (33-0, 13 KO's) and he has gone to Flanagan's hometown to get it.
Today the undefeated "Mighty Mo" finally faced off against his foe, who also is undefeated and they will square off in the ring for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight title on Showtime in the opening bout of former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, who will take on Sefer Seferi in a 10-round heavyweight bout Saturday, June 9 from the Manchester Arena.
The American "Mighty Mo" plans on literally spoiling the party, that is, Flanagan's upcoming birthday, which is only a few days after their showdown of who will take over the 140lb weight division.
SHOWTIME Sports has secured the U.S. rights to stream the long-awaited return of former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, who will face Sefer Seferi in a 10-round heavyweight bout Saturday, June 9 from Manchester Arena. SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL® will stream live exclusively to U.S. audiences on the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT.
In the opening bout, local hero Terry Flanagan (33-0, 13 KO’s) will look to become a two-division world champion when he clashes with unbeaten American Maurice Hooker (23-0-3, 16 KO’s) for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight crown. This will be the fourth live streaming boxing event this year on SHOWTIME Sports social media platforms.
