http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/bowie_tupou/73686 Recent articles about Bowie Tupou en-us Heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings, who boxed five times in 2012, makes his first start of 2013 when he takes on hard-hitting Andrey Fedosov in the scheduled 10-round main event on Friday evening, June 14, at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. Jennings, 28, of Philadelphia, PA, broke into the world ratings last year by beating solid fighters and staying busy. He began 2012 as a six-round preliminary fighter and finished ranked No. 3 in the world by the International Boxing Federation (IBF). His 2012 victims included previously unbeaten lefty Maurice Byarm, of Washington, DC; ex-WBO heavyweight champion Siarhei Liakhovich, of Vitebsk, Belarus; iron-chinned Steve Collins, of Houston, TX; journeyman Chris Koval, of Youngstown, OH; hard-hitting Bowie Tupou, of Tonga. All but the Koval fight were televised over the NBC Sports Network Fight Night series. A pro since 2009, Jennings is 16-0, 8 K0s, and always is included in any discussion concerning the best young American heavyweights a... Tue, 21 May 2013 16:41:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bryant_jennings_when_i_beat_fedosov_im_onto_bigger_better_things/13665457 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bryant_jennings_when_i_beat_fedosov_im_onto_bigger_better_things/13665457 Bryant Jennings: When I beat Fedosov, I’m onto bigger & better things http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bryant_jennings_when_i_beat_fedosov_im_onto_bigger_better_things/13665457 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Bryant Jennings, 16-0, 7 KOs, retained his USBA heavyweight championship with a sudden 5th round TKO of Bowie Tupou at 1:37 of round five. Jennings won the fight before his hometown, North Philadelphia crowd. Tupou landed some heavy blows of his own but fell victim to a vicious right uppercut delivered by Jennings. Tupou crashed to the canvas but managed to climb to his feet. However referee Blair Talmadge stopped the contest as Tupou, 22-3, 16 KOs, got up. The fight was the nationally televised main event of NBC Sports Network's Fight Night boxing series. The entire broadcast will be replayed on Wednesday, December 12 from 7 pm - 9pm ET. "He was strong," Jennings said of his opponent. "But when I landed that punch, I really felt like I had him. I thought he might not get up." In the 10-round semi-final bout, Philadelphia's Eric Hunter, 17-2, 9 KOs, dished Jerry Belmontes, of Corpus Christi, TX, his first professional defeat, with a unanimous points ver... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:21:49 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jennings_knocks_out_tupou_fight_night_results_from_philly/12403306 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jennings_knocks_out_tupou_fight_night_results_from_philly/12403306 Jennings knocks out Tupou; Fight Night results from Philly http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jennings_knocks_out_tupou_fight_night_results_from_philly/12403306 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png     With his USBA heavyweight title on the line and his grandmother seated ringside, Bryant Jennings said “By-By” to Bowie Tupou with a right uppercut in the 5th round.   Outweighed by more than 25 pounds, the 28-year-old Jennings used his speed advantage and footwork to stop Tupou at 1:37 of the 5th in his first title defense. It was also the fifth fight of the year for Jennings, who moves to 16-0 with 8 knockouts.   In the 3rd round, Tupou (22-3, 16 KO) landed an overhand right that seemed to floor Jennings, but it wasn’t ruled a knockdown. After the bout, Jennings told NBC Sports’ Chris Mannix that he thought it was just the opposite.   “I think he hit the crap out of me,” Jennings said.   The Philadelphia fighter’s win sent the Temple University crowd into frenzy. Of the knockout, Jennings said that’s what he practiced for. Mannix asked him where he would compare himself in the ranks of American heavyweights.   “My confidence level i Sun, 09 Dec 2012 08:14:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bryant_jennings_knocks_out_bowie_tupou_on_nbc_sports/12396622 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bryant_jennings_knocks_out_bowie_tupou_on_nbc_sports/12396622 Bryant Jennings Knocks Out Bowie Tupou On NBC Sports http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bryant_jennings_knocks_out_bowie_tupou_on_nbc_sports/12396622 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tonight's NBC Sports Network Fight Night heavyweight clash between, rising star  Bryant Jennings of Philadelphia and Tonga's tough Bowie Tupou is set to be re-telecast at 1 A.M. ET (10 P.M.  Pacific) following tonight's PPV clash between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. Jennings puts his USBA heavyweight title on the line in this 12-round main event battle. "This is going to be a big night for boxing fans," said promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events. "While we recognize that millions of people will watch the Pacquiao-Marquez fight live, we want to get the word out to all of those who forget to use their DVR's to cover both events that they can catch all of tonight's action from Philadelphia by tuning into NBC Sports Network's 1 A.M. replay after the big PPV event is over." The NBC Sports Network Fight Night show will originally air at 10 P.M. ET with a  compelling 10-round junior lightweight crossroads fight between Philadel... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:02:54 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jennings_vs_tupou_nbc_sports_fight_night_to_get_late_night_post_ppv_re_air/12394888 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jennings_vs_tupou_nbc_sports_fight_night_to_get_late_night_post_ppv_re_air/12394888 Jennings vs. Tupou NBC Sports Fight Night to get late night post-PPV re-air http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/jennings_vs_tupou_nbc_sports_fight_night_to_get_late_night_post_ppv_re_air/12394888 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The weigh in was held tonight for Saturday night's nationally televised NBC Sports Network Fight Night boxing event at Temple University's Pearson / McGonigle Hall. Heavyweights Bryant Jennings, 15-0, 7 KOs, and Bowie Tupou, 22-2, 16 KOs take center stage in the main event as they battle 12 rounds for Jennings' USBA heavyweight title. Junior lightweights Eric Hunter, 16-2, 9 KOs and Jerry Belmontes, 17-0, 5 KOs will in engage in a 10 round co-feature contest. The NBC Sports Network Fight Night telecast will begin at 10PM EST on Saturday, December 8th. Fight fans will be able to catch a re-air of the show after the Pacquaio - Marquez fight, beginning 1AM Eastern, 10PM Pacific. Pearson/McGonigle Halls, a 4,500-seat venue at Temple University located at 1800 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121. It has hosted both professional and amateur boxing in the past, but when NBC Sports Network broadcasts the sixth installment of its Fight Night series on Dec. 8, it will be th... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:34:25 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nbc_sports_fight_night_weigh_ins_bryant_vs_jennings_beltmontes_vs_hunter/12390577 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nbc_sports_fight_night_weigh_ins_bryant_vs_jennings_beltmontes_vs_hunter/12390577 NBC Sports Fight Night weigh-ins: Bryant vs. Jennings, Beltmontes vs. Hunter http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/nbc_sports_fight_night_weigh_ins_bryant_vs_jennings_beltmontes_vs_hunter/12390577 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The four principal fighters of Saturday night's nationally televised NBC Sports Network Fight Night boxing event at Temple University's Pearson / McGonigle Hall all shared the stage at the final press conference Thursday at the Draught Horse Pub on Temple University's campus. Heavyweights Bryant Jennings, 15-0, 7 KOs, and Bowie Tupou, 22-2, 16 KOs, and junior lightweights Eric Hunter, 16-2, 9 KOs and Jerry Belmontes, 17-0, 5 KOs met for the first time, and finally got the chance to size each other up. This is what they had to say. The NBC Sports Network telecast will begin at 10PM EST on Saturday, December 8th. Fight fans will be able to catch a re-air of the show after the Pacquaio - Marquez fight, beginning 1AM Eastern, 10PM Pacific. BRYANT JENNINGS "I feel the excitement building. I'm getting edgy. It's like it's closing in. This is it. There's no turning back. It's about to happen. But the closer I get to the fight, I get more and more ... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:03 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jennings_tupou_final_presser_photos_quotes_for_nbc_sports_night_night/12382786 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jennings_tupou_final_presser_photos_quotes_for_nbc_sports_night_night/12382786 Jennings-Tupou final presser photos & quotes for NBC Sports Night Night http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/jennings_tupou_final_presser_photos_quotes_for_nbc_sports_night_night/12382786 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png NBC Sports Network continues its Fight Night series, Saturday night at 10 p.m. ET with a main event featuring Bryant Jennings (15-0, 7 KO's) of Philadelphia, Pa. vs. Bowie Tupou (22-2, 16 KO's) of Las Vegas, Nev., at Temple University's Pearson and McGonigle Halls in Philadelphia, Pa. USBA Heavyweight Champion Jennings, undefeated and ranked fifth in the world, takes on Tupou in a 12-round fight and a voluntary defense of his USBA heavyweight title. Earlier this year, Jennings won the very first Fight Night main event on NBC Sports Network, in a bout against Maurice Byarm. Since that time he has gone on to win NBC Sports Network Fight Night bouts against former heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich and Steve Collins. In the co-feature, Eric Hunter (16-2, 9 KO's) of Philadelphia, Pa. steps in to the ring against undefeated Jerry Belmontes (17-0, 5 KO's) of Corpus Christi, Texas., in a 10-round junior lightweight fight. Kenny Rice will serve as the play... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:48:36 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nbc_sports_fight_night_back_on_saturday/12372007 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nbc_sports_fight_night_back_on_saturday/12372007 NBC Sports Fight Night back on Saturday http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/nbc_sports_fight_night_back_on_saturday/12372007 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Undefeated heavyweight Bryant Jennings (15-0, 7 KO's) will be featured in Fight Night 36: Bryant Jennings, premiering Thursday, December 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET on the NBC Sports Network. The half hour special chronicles 36-hours in the life of the North Philadelphia boxer, as he prepares to face Bowie Tupou (22-2, 16 KO's) in a voluntary defense of his USBA Heavyweight Title. The show tracks Jennings from the apartment he shares with his grandmother, to his sunrise training session, to his day job at the Federal Reserve Bank. Credit: Main Events During the episode, NBC Sports Network cameras travel with Jennings for a grueling workout at the no-frills ABC Gym. In addition, the crew follows Jennings as he spends time with his son Mason, and takes an emotional trip to the bullet-strewn Philadelphia neighborhood from which Jennings emerged. Fight Night 36: Bryant Jennings includes commentary from veteran trainer Fred Jenkins, and Philadelphia legend Marvin "Machine G... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:27:46 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bryant_jennings_featured_on_fight_night_36_documentary_premieres_thursday/12360361 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bryant_jennings_featured_on_fight_night_36_documentary_premieres_thursday/12360361 Bryant Jennings featured on Fight Night 36 documentary, premieres Thursday http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bryant_jennings_featured_on_fight_night_36_documentary_premieres_thursday/12360361 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Heavyweight boxer, Bowie Tupou, 22-2, 16 KOs, has traveled many miles over the course of his lifetime. He was born in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga, grew up in Australia, moved to Los Angeles for his boxing career, then relocated to Las Vegas to improve his chances as a professional fighter. Next week, Tupou will log another 2,500 miles when he travels from Vegas to Philadelphia for the biggest fight of his boxing career, a December 8th match with Philly's Bryant Jennings, 15-0, 7 KOs, for the latter's USBA heavyweight championship. Tupou lived in Tonga until he was eleven years old. "It's just one little island," Tupou said of his homeland. "It's not that big. You can walk the whole country, the whole island, in half a day." His family left Tonga for Australia in 1993. Bowie, one of six children, spent his early days playing sports, and attending school. "When you're young, you just want to do something to keep active,&... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:44:14 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/get_to_know_heavyweight_bowie_tupou_meets_bryant_jennings_on_dec_8th/12268927 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/get_to_know_heavyweight_bowie_tupou_meets_bryant_jennings_on_dec_8th/12268927 Get to know heavyweight Bowie Tupou; meets Bryant Jennings on Dec 8th http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/get_to_know_heavyweight_bowie_tupou_meets_bryant_jennings_on_dec_8th/12268927 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png In keeping with the Thanksgiving tradition of holiday sales, Main Events presents its own version of the annual pre-holiday sales extravaganza--"Black Eye Friday." Fans who purchase ringside or box seat tickets to any of Main Events' next three upcoming NBC Fight Night events during this coming weekend will save 20% off the face value of the ticket. The sale begins on Black Friday, November 23 and ends at midnight Sunday, November 25. This special, "Black Eye Friday" offer includes: Jennings-Tupou: Ringside tickets for the December 8th NBC Sports Network event featuring America's top up and coming heavyweight, Bryant Jennings vs. tough Tongan, Bowie Tupou at Temple University's McGonigle Hall in Philadelphia. For three days only, beginning 10AM ET, Friday, November 23, ringside seats priced at $75 will be available at a 20% discount, for  $60 per ticket, plus applicable taxes and fees. Fans can order by calling 215-704-6055 until 10PM ET Sunda... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:49:05 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/main_events_offering_black_eye_friday_holiday_ticket_deals/12260380 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/main_events_offering_black_eye_friday_holiday_ticket_deals/12260380 Main Events offering “Black Eye” Friday holiday ticket deals http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/main_events_offering_black_eye_friday_holiday_ticket_deals/12260380 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A press conference was held to officially announce the next installment of the NBC Sports Network "Fight Night" boxing series. On December 8, 2012, a Philly-centric fight card will take place at Temple University's Pearson / McGonigle Hall on Broad Street in North Philly. The NBCSN broadcast will begin at 9PM ET. North Philly native and #5 heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings, 15-0, 7 KOs, takes on Bowie Tupou, 22-2, 16 KOs, of Tonga, in the 12-round main event with Jennings' USBA heavyweight title on the line. The 10-round junior lightweight co-feature bout is an intriguing face off between North Philadelphian Teon Kennedy, 17-2-2, 7 KOs, who's coming off a world title challenge, and the undefeated Texan Jerry Belmontes, 17-0, 5 KOs. Kennedy is moving up in weight for the fight. Presser Photos & Video From the lobby of the fight venue, Hall of Fame promoter J Russell Peltz, a Temple University Grad, conducted the press conference, and along with Jen... Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:47:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bryant_jennings_teon_kennedy_presser_quotes_photos_for_nbc_sports_fight_night/12172495 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bryant_jennings_teon_kennedy_presser_quotes_photos_for_nbc_sports_fight_night/12172495 Bryant Jennings, Teon Kennedy presser quotes & photos for NBC Sports Fight Night http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bryant_jennings_teon_kennedy_presser_quotes_photos_for_nbc_sports_fight_night/12172495 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Gabriel Rosado, the fastest-rising contender in the junior middleweight division, goes for his fourth consecutive knockout and his eighth consecutive win when he boxes Elvin Ayala, of New Haven, CT, in a 10-round bout Saturday evening, Dec. 8, at Pearson/McGonigle Halls on the campus of Temple University. Sharing the spotlight will be another Philadelphian, Bryant "By By" Jennings, who defends his USBA heavyweight championship against Bowie Tupou, of Tongo, in a scheduled 12-round contest. The eight-fight live card begins at 7pm and the NBCSN broadcast will begin at 9PM ET. "A lot of fighters boast they will fight anybody but Rosado actually backs up his words," said promoter J Russell Peltz. "Ayala has fought as a middleweight and even as a super middleweight but none of that fazes Rosado. He's a throwback to the old-time fighters and this will be his fourth fight in 2012. "Gab could sit around and wait until March when IBF champ Co... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:28:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gabriel_rosado_to_face_elvin_ayala_on_december_8_in_philly/12044530 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gabriel_rosado_to_face_elvin_ayala_on_december_8_in_philly/12044530 Gabriel Rosado to face Elvin Ayala on December 8 in Philly http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/gabriel_rosado_to_face_elvin_ayala_on_december_8_in_philly/12044530 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Philadelphia's Bryant "By By" Jennings (15-0, 7 KO's) will defend his USBA heavyweight title on NBC Sports Network's Fight Night broadcast, when he meets Bowie Tupou of Nukualofa, Tonga (22-2, 16 KO's) on December 8. The 12 round fight will take place at Temple University McGonigle Hall in Philadelphia. The NBCSN broadcast will begin at 9PM ET. Kathy Duva, Main Events CEO said, "This is a great stylistic match up. Tupou is a big puncher who prefers to brawl. Jennings is a boxer but loves to mix it up. It's the kind of fight that will likely end up in a slugging match where the best chin wins." Jennings, currently ranked #5 by the IBF, is coming off a stunning KO 35 seconds into the first round of his fight against Chris Koval on September 8th's Adamek - Walker undercard at Pru Center in Newark, NJ. Jennings previously pounded iron-chinned Steve Collins, of Houston, TX, for 10 rounds to win the vacant USBA heavyweight title on June 16 at ... Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:18:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bryant_jennings_to_meet_bowie_tupou_on_dec_8th_nbc_sports_fight_night/11999176 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bryant_jennings_to_meet_bowie_tupou_on_dec_8th_nbc_sports_fight_night/11999176 Bryant Jennings to meet Bowie Tupou on Dec 8th NBC Sports Fight Night http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bryant_jennings_to_meet_bowie_tupou_on_dec_8th_nbc_sports_fight_night/11999176 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Two of the top up-and-coming American-based heavyweights - both from the Goossen Tutor stable - will appear in a non-televised undercard bout of the Andre Ward vs. Chad Dawson fight on Saturday, September 8, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Thirty-one year-old Philadelphian Malik Scott (34-0, 11 KOs) will put his undefeated record on the line against once-beaten Bowie Tupou (26-1, 16 KOs), 30, of Los Angeles, in a bout where the winner stands to move up in the world heavyweight rankings. "It's very unusual to match fighters, especially heavyweights, with a combined 60 victories and only one loss against one another when it's not for the world championship or televised on a major network," offered Dan Goossen, promoter of both fighters.  "Our goal was simple though, have compelling bouts underneath more compelling bouts." After posting 32 straight wins to start his pro career, Scott sustained a biceps injury.  The arduous recovery - alo... Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:21:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/malik_scott_vs_bowie_tupou_heavyweight_rumble_added_to_ward_dawson_undercard/11573425 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/malik_scott_vs_bowie_tupou_heavyweight_rumble_added_to_ward_dawson_undercard/11573425 Malik Scott vs. Bowie Tupou heavyweight rumble added to Ward-Dawson undercard http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/malik_scott_vs_bowie_tupou_heavyweight_rumble_added_to_ward_dawson_undercard/11573425 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With super middleweight supremacy on the line when WBA Super Middleweight Champion Andre Ward takes on WBC titleholder Carl Froch in the Super Six Finals on Saturday Night, December 17 in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, the promoters have put together an explosive undercard featuring several members of their talented stable against boxers with impressive records and high knockout ratios. Some of the big names on the card include U.K. welterweight prospect Kell Brook, Edison Miranda and Yordanis Despaigne in separate fights, heavyweight Bowie Tupou, and more. The night starts with the big boys of boxing, the Heavyweights. Bowie Tupou (21-1, 16 KOs) of Los Angeles, takes on Donnell "The Real Touch of Sleep" Holmes, who hails from Ivanhoe, NC, in a scheduled ten-rounder of hard-hitting heavyweights with only one loss each and 45 knockouts on their records. In his most recent outing back in May, Tupou known as "Bo" scored a devastating knockout win over to... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:54:33 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ward_froch_undercard_features_kell_brook_bowie_tupou_despaigne_miranda_more/8685979 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ward_froch_undercard_features_kell_brook_bowie_tupou_despaigne_miranda_more/8685979 Ward-Froch Undercard Features Kell Brook, Bowie Tupou, Despaigne, Miranda & More http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ward_froch_undercard_features_kell_brook_bowie_tupou_despaigne_miranda_more/8685979 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png