VE SHAWN OWENS, JOE JAMES JOIN MORRELL ON JUNE 27

Minnesotan’s Ve Shawn Owens and Joe James will be featured on boxing’s big return to the state on June 27th at the Minneapolis Armory. It was announced last week that MN transplant and WBA world super middle weight champion David Morrell Jr. of Cuba would be headlining the PBC on Fox televised show. Locals James and Owens are set to represent Minnesota along with Morrell Jr. which is amazing news for boxing fans that are excited to witness local prospects along with more talent from around the nation.

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Ve Shawn “Mr. Magic” Owens (11-2, 10 KO’s) will step foot in the Armory boxing ring for the fourth time in his career later this month. Owens who stands 5’11” has thrilled fans in each of those bouts and says he will be moving down to 140 pounds which is the lightest he’s weighed as a professional by seven pounds. Owens told MinnesotaBoxing.com that his opponent will be Joseph Francisco (8-2) out of Tennessee.

“It’s been almost 2 years since I stepped in the armory. And now I’m stepping back in at 140” said Owens. “I’m just glad that I’m back in action. I’m strong, fast and healthy. I began my career by jumping from weight to weight and taking on whoever, just to get a fight. Being in Minnesota, it doesn’t give you many options. But Al gave me the opportunity to be where I feel comfortable. This is the weight I think I’ll call home…for the moment!”

Joe “The Sniper” James (8-0, 5 KO’s) of Saint Cloud, Minnesota will be making his Armory debut and says he couldn’t be more excited to display his skills at a venue that has quickly become one of the classiest boxing venues in the US. James is in the process of relocating to Anoka, MN and will be training at Ludy’s Gym in Minneapolis.

“It’s an honor to be able to fight in such a historical venue And I can’t wait to get back in the ring” said James. “It’s been a year since I fought last. I don’t know much on my opponent and honestly I never do. All I know is my coach will have me ready for anything that he comes up with. A lot has change for me over this last year. I’m excited to show my friends, family and fans how much I’ve improved over this time.”

Eric Hinderaker, owner of One-two Boxing and manager of James added “We are excited to be working with Tom Brown and TGB Promotions to bring one of Minnesota’s most popular fighters, Joe James, to the Armory! We expect a lot of Sniper fans in the building on June 27th!”

World championship boxing returns to the Minneapolis Armory on Sunday, June 27, as hometown hero David Morrell Jr. defends his WBA world super middleweight title against undefeated contender Mario Abel Cazares in a Premier Boxing Champions main event. Warriors Boxing will promote the action. To stay up to date on the card visit the BOXREC.COM LINK HERE