Eric Priest-Tyler Howard meet in first Golden Boy show of 2025

Eric Priest returns to the ring on January 23 in Golden Boy Promotions’ first show of the New Year.

Kansas-based middleweight prospect Priest, 26, meets Tennessee’s 20-2 (11 KOs) Tyler Howard over 10 rounds at the Commerce Casino and Hotel. 

“Headlining under the Golden Boy banner has been a goal since we signed,” said Priest, 14-0 (8 KOs). “I was born to do this, and I will make the most of this opportunity. I’m ready to kick off 2025 with an explosive performance.”

Howard thanked his manager, David McWater, and Golden Boy, for getting him the fight and believes it is “a great opportunity.”

“Count me as highly invigorated,” said Crossville’s Howard. “Eric Priest has a great reputation as an up-and-coming guy, but I plan on derailing that plan.” 

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya said: “Eric Priest has long been one of Golden Boy’s top prospects – with a victory on January 23rd, he officially rises to a full-fledged contender,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “He is in an extremely tough fight against someone with 20 victories who hasn’t ever been knocked out. If Eric gets through, big fights are in his near future.”