WBO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION,
LAMON BREWSTER
A QUIET STORM BREWING

CHAMPION TO DEFEND TITLE SEPTEMBER 4 ON SHOWTIME

Growing up in the late 1970’s, Lamon Brewster had the same aspirations as many young boys: to be a Kung Fu fighter. Brewster would feign sleep and then stay up and watch Kung Fu Theater all night. After destroying a brand new drum set in a Bruce Lee imitation, his mother decided to find an appropriate outlet for Brewster’s excess energy. At the age of seven, Brewster began boxing at the Riverside Gym in his hometown of Indianapolis, IN.

Fast forward to today, “Relentless” Lamon Brewster is the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Heavyweight Champion, having defeated Wladimir Klitschko this past April, in what the sports world has deemed the “upset of the year.” At the age of 31, with 27 KOs out of 30 wins, Brewster is an avid contender on a mission.

On Saturday, September 4, Brewster will fight the first defense of his heavyweight crown when he battles Pan Pacific heavyweight titleholder Kali “Checkmate” Meehan on Showtime Championship Boxing. The Don King Productions promoted event will be televised live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at 7:00 ET/ 10:00 PT. The world will be watching!

Brewster still has a lot to prove despite being a claimant to the world heavyweight title. A personable fighter with an attack-minded style, the Los Angeleno balances his newfound celebrity with a sense of cool confidence and responsibility. Hoping to position himself as an ambassador of the sport, Brewster is serious about putting a positive spin on the craft. Working alongside his manager, Sam Simon, co-creator of “The Simpsons,” Brewster has a vision that extends far beyond the ring.

“Boxing provided me direction and focus as a child. It is that same discipline, direction and guidance that is lacking in so many of our youth today. I want to help bring the glory back to this sport, while influencing a generation,” cites Brewster.

Brewster defeated Wladimir Klitschko with a stunning fifth-round TKO at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas April 10, 2004, to claim the WBO title. He won the NABO championship by scoring a third-round TKO over former Olympic bronze medalist Nate Jones on Feb. 2, 2002. In his defense of that title, the Indianapolis native stopped Tom Martin and added the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight belt to his resume in a United States Boxing Association (USBA) title eliminator. After turning pro at age 23, Brewster defeated his initial 22 opponents. Following a 2-2 record in 2000, the hard-hitting heavyweight has knocked out his past six opponents. September 4 will mark Brewster’s 10th Las Vegas appearance and second consecutive Mandalay Bay start.

A true champion in the ring and beyond, don’t miss Lamon Brewster in action this Labor Day weekend. And for a TKO up close and personal, go to www.LamonBrewster.com .

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