Creating the Corpus Christi Boxing Hall of Fame was something we have discussed with Lester and have wanted to do for a long time, ... But because of time restraints with television, we just haven't had time in the ring to properly honor all the fighters at an event. With this event being non-televised, it allows us the necessary time to honor them appropriately. We at Main Events are proud to be a part of honoring their great careers.

This isn't a 'Let's take him out for a spin and see how he is' fight.

There's no question that the winner of the fight establishes himself as the hottest and most important heavyweight in the world, ... It's by far the most meaningful and intriguing heavyweight matchup of the year to date. It's going to have huge implications on the heavyweight division and boxing in general.

Corpus Christi has had so many great fighters, but they have never really been honored accordingly,