Triller Fight Club and Ares Entertainment have announced plans for “Lineage of Greatness II,” an evening of boxing on Saturday, October 22 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS and broadcast live globally on FITE.
On the card, in separate fights, will be the sons of four former world champions; undefeated heavyweight contender Kenzie “TCB” Morrison, (20-0, 18 KOs), junior lightweight contender José Luis Castillo Jr, (24-3, 18 KOs), welterweight prospect Roberto Duran Jr. (9-2, 7 KOs) and the professional debut of middleweight Steve Cunningham Jr.
Special guest commentators on the broadcast will be “The Voice of Combat Sports,” Sean Wheelock and Amir Tyson, the son of one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time.
“The strategic partnership with Ares Entertainment and directors, Joe Kelly and Michael Abul, presents tremendous opportunities nationally and internationally – developing future boxing stars, legendary matchups and blockbuster pay-per-view fights,” said David Tetreault, president of Triller. Fight Club. . “The Lineage of Greatness II solidifies a new genre of boxing that brings the sons of world champions center stage, providing fans with incredible fights alongside significant nostalgia.”
The son of former world heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, WBC-USNBC heavyweight title holder Kenzie Morrison has carved out an exceptionally successful career. Known for his tremendous knockout power, Morrison has amazed boxing crowds with seven straight stoppages, six in the first round. Most recently, Morrison stopped the now infamous Hasim Rahman Jr. in the fifth round on April 29 in Las Vegas, NV.
The son of Mexican boxing icon José Luis Castillo, the hard-hitting Luis Castillo Jr. has displayed his father’s strong hands and warrior spirit since turning pro in 2013. The former professional soccer player for Buhos Unision FC in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico has knocked out its last eight opponents. He will be making his debut in the United States in “Lineage of Greatness II.”
Son of legendary Hall of Famer Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Duran, Roberto Duran Jr. fights out of Miami, FL. With four big wins in 2021, three by way of knockout, Duran Jr. will look to bounce back in the win column following a decision loss to Arturo Moreno on April 29.
Following a distinguished amateur career, Steve Cunningham Jr., the son of former cruiserweight world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham, will make his professional debut in a scheduled four-round bout.
