Brooklyn’s rising heavyweight star, Pryce Taylor (10-0, 6 KOs), is gearing up for his third consecutive fight in Detroit this Sunday, as he takes on James Evans (9-2-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-round match at Little Caesars Arena. This event is part of a highly anticipated Salita Promotions card, headlined by the renowned Claressa Shields (17-0), the undisputed female heavyweight champion, and will be streamed live on DAZN.
This upcoming bout marks Taylor’s fifth appearance in Michigan, and he is eager to showcase his talent alongside Shields, who has successfully captured a global audience. “My promoter, Dimitry Salita, has great connections in Detroit,” Taylor shared. “I enjoy fighting here and appreciate the support I’ve received from Claressa’s fans. They’ve really embraced me, and fighting on DAZN has helped me gain numerous followers.”
Taylor has a personal relationship with Shields, as their coaches have connections through USA Boxing. He expressed gratitude for the advice Shields has offered him, noting how her insights have helped improve his performance. After his last fight, she commended his style and encouraged him to implement her suggestions for increased speed.
In December, Taylor displayed his growing skillset with an impressive victory over veteran heavyweight Michael Polite-Coffie, winning by unanimous decision (80-72, 80-72, 79-73) and further solidifying his status as one of America’s top heavyweight prospects.
Evans, hailing from Toledo, Ohio, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Vercell Webster, who has faced tough competition in his losses. As Taylor prepares for his fight, he is confident in his readiness to move to longer bouts, stating, “I feel prepared for 10-plus rounds and title fights. My stamina has significantly improved due to adjustments in my training regimen.”
Taylor’s manager, Keith Sullivan, emphasized the importance of Taylor’s participation on the Shields undercard, stating, “Claressa Shields represents the pinnacle of championship excellence. This opportunity allows Pryce to exhibit his skills to a global audience, and he is poised to seize this moment.”
As Taylor continues to rise in the boxing ranks, fans can expect an exciting performance this Sunday. For more updates on boxing and sports news, stay tuned to hiphopraisedmetheblog.com.
