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Ty Brunson signs with Brawlers Sports, ready for spring return

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor ‘Young Gun’ targets comeback from losses 154lb knockout specialist Tyrone Brunson is refreshed and ready to return to the ring after spending almost a year contemplating his next move following two straight defeats. The 27 year-old, who caused a stir by knocking out his first 19 opponents in the first round, has had contrasting fortunes since being held to a six-round draw in his 20th outing against Mexican Antonio Soriano. Two victories followed his first blip, but after running into battle-hardened Carson Jones in December 2009, the exciting prospect's unbeaten run was abruptly ended with a third round stoppage. A 27-month exile followed for the Philadelphian - and upon his comeback, Brunson was upset again when Mexican James De La Rosa out-pointed him over eight rounds at the Convention Center in Texas. A re-focused Brunson has now set himself up with a fresh start after penning a deal with new manager Rick Mohamed and...

Brunson preparing for return at 154: No De la Rosa rematch

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Knockout specialist looks to change form Tyrone Brunson is eyeing a return to the ring in the coming months following a second career defeat earlier this year on the back of a 27 month absence since his first loss to the highly-ranked Carson Jones. The 27 year-old had previously gone on an astonishing 19-fight first round knockout streak before a draw with Antonio Soriano in August 2008 and has since going through a patchy period, culminating in his second loss to James De la Rosa in March. “We passed on a rematch with De la Rosa as it won’t do anything for my career at this point,” Brunson told World Boxing News. ”I am just hoping to get back on track in 2012 and compete for a title and I don’t mind fighting the best to be the best. “There is talk of maybe fighting at 147lbs, but for now I think I will stay at 154lbs. “I just want to thank my loyal fans who stuck by me and I want to tell everybody who criticized me that I took a...