Las Vegas (February 20, 2024) – Two-Time Olympic, Three-Time Undisputed and Thirteen-Time world champion Claressa Shields has confirmed that she will appear at the Seventh Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with a mega fight that will take place later that evening in Las Vegas, featuring boxing star Canelo Alvarez.

Shields will hold a Meet & Greet with her fans at her booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend.

The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan event that coincides with some of the sports’ legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. GGG II, Canelo vs. Jacobs and Canelo vs. GGG III.  

Centered in boxing’s longtime home – Las Vegas – this year’s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. http://boxfanexpo.com – @BoxFanExpo

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite –https://bit.ly/BOXFANEXPO2024

Shields will make her second appearance at this years’ Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Shields will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy. Boxing Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing star also known as “The GWOAT”. www.claressathegwoat.com – @ClaressaShields

About Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields, is an American fighter from Flint, Michigan. Shields is a three-division world champion with an impressive undefeated record of 14-0. Shields became the first boxer — male or female — to become an undisputed champion in two weight classes in the four-belt era (junior middleweight and middleweight). Shields is a two-time Olympic gold medalist that represented the U.S in London, England in 2012, and then again in Rio, Brazil in 2016. Both medals came at the middleweight division. Shields won in 2023 the prestigious Espy award in the category for best boxer. Shields has also expanded her brand and talent by signing a new multi-year contract deal with the PFL, a popular MMA organization, where Shields will be featured as the first-ever female to compete in an MMA fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 24, 2024. 

About Box Fan Expo

Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.

Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Tommy Hearns, Roy Jones Jr, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, David Benavidez, Teofimo Lopez, Andre Ward, Ryan Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr, Fernando Vargas, Rolando Romero, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, Jose Ramirez, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Floyd Mayweather sr., Claressa Shields, Vinny Paz, Mia St.John, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, Seniesa Estrada, Jorge Linares, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Shavers, Michael & Leon Spinks, Brandon Rios, Anthony Dirrell, Danny Jacobs, and many more.

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Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:

“We have a great card on April 13 at the AO Arena in Manchester. It’s topped by these two fantastic Super-Featherweights with Jordan Gill coming in off the back of that epic victory against Michael Conlan in Belfast and Zelfa Barrrett, looking to get a shot at a World title and headlining in his hometown.

“There’s are World title fights on the card as Ellie Scotney looks to unify the Super-Bantamweight division against France’s Segolene Lefebvre, and Rhiannon Dixon challenges for her first Wrold title in a very tough fight against Karen Elizabeth Carabajal. Elsewhere on the card, Cameron Vuong against Jordan Flynn is a fantastic match-up, Michael Gomez and Kane Baker Clash, William Crolla is in action and Brandon Scott returns. It’s a fantastic night of boxing in Manchester.”Jordan Gill:

“This is a fight that as soon as you mentioned it, we said yes. It’s just a fight, and one that I’m excited for, off the back of the Conlan fight it’s more interesting and we’ve not had a bad reaction for this fight, everyone is excited for it, and so am I.

“To be the best you have to beat the best. So, to have a claim to a World title you have to go through these fights. Zelfa is a very good fighter, he wants a World title shot and he’s probably at the front of the queue, so I have to beat him to leapfrog him. That’s why we’re here and we said yes to the fight, so I am looking forward to it.

“I think the team I have is the best I’ve worked with, the way they analyze everything, it makes it very simple. All you want as a fighter is a clear game plan, that’s what I’ve got. This fight is very different from the Conlan fight, I knew exactly what I had to do there and I will here too, but Zelfa has a lot of strings to his bow, he’s a very versatile fighter, moves really well, punches hard, has fast hands, he can stand and sling it out as well, so I am going to have to come out very different than I did against Conlan, but I am excited for the challenge and to be able to show my versatility as well.

“I’m like a half-Indian Golovkin! I think you will see the best of me now. I’m coming into my prime, I feel good, I’m with the right team, I’m training hard, and I feel comfortable and strong at 130lbs. There is so much emphasis on being the bigger guy in the ring, and fighters boil themselves down to make weights that they shouldn’t. There’s a difference between making a weight and performing at it. For the last two, three, maybe even four years, i just couldn’t perform at Featherweight, it’s frustrating because I know I would be much further along in my career if I’d moved up sooner but you are always chasing that carrot that’s being dangled in front of you, like, ‘win this one and you’ll get a World title’. But you are better off just being smaller but stronger. 

“I’m happy, I’m enjoying my training, I’ve found the love for boxing again, I’ve got a lot of things going on that I’m really excited about, and this fight is just one of them so let the good times roll.”Zelfa Barrett:

“This is the fight you promised, and you have delivered. I’ve always wanted to box at the Arena, watching and being in the changing rooms with Anthony Crolla and Scott Quigg, I’d always thought one day I’ll be there winning a World title, but this fight is like a World title because I know how good Jordan is. He’s well-schooled, got a good team around him, so it’s given me the grit in my teeth to perform.

“We’re similar in styles and that’s why I wanted to spar him back in the day because we’re similar, it’s funny how the tables turn and we’re now fighting each other, it’s an exciting fight and tickets are flying out, all my people will be there. 

“This is what I have been waiting for and I’ll surprise you with how many tickets I sell because Manchester has been screaming for a fighter and I’m top of the tree. If I can get a win over Jordan, the world is mine and you can deliver me anything that you can, and I believe I will do.”Rhiannon Dixon:

“I can’t thank you enough for the opportunity. I think with each fight I am just making a natural progression and showing more and more what I can do, what I am about. Each fight has been a test and I’m passing them with flying colors, and this is another one that I am going to pass. 

“Giving up my job as a pharmacist, my sponsorship has been able to help me do that, so i am giving everything to this now and you can see that in my performances. I think winning this fight puts me ahead for big things. 

“Manchester holds a really special place in my heart, I went to university here, I think Anthony would have been a bit upset if I’d fought in London, he wants to make it all about him as that’s where he won his World title, so I have to do what he says!”Cameron Vuong:

“100 per cent I will stop him. It’s not personal for me this fight, I called his name and he bit. If needs be, I’ll sit on the back foot and outbox him for ten rounds, i don’t believe he’s on my level and I’ll show him the levels on April 13. 

“You don’t see many prospects taking these fights at 4-0 but I’ve got no interest in padding my record, I want to be a star in this sport in the future, I’ve got the skills and the ability to do so, so on April 13 he’ll get dealt with and we’ll move on. 

“I’m not saying it’s where you come from you donut, you are from Oxford and you speak like some sort of bad man, a gangster. I’m not claiming to be bad; I don’t know what you are on about you clown, you are going to get dealt with. 

“It’ll be a master class, he doesn’t have anything that can faze me boxing wise, he can’t punch, so however he wants it, I’ll sit and outbox him or put it on him late and get him out of there, I’m easy.”Jordan Flynn:

“I think it’s more of a risky fight for Cameron as there’s a lot of hype behind him, you guys have put a lot of money and attention into him, so him losing this, where does he go from there? You say where would I go if I lost, but I’m moving up a weight, five pounds, to fight him, so if I beat him where does he go? He’s meant to be the next top prospect, all the hype behind him, he gets beaten by a guy without the hype behind him, that would be a bad situation to be in.

“He’s probably underestimating me, he’s seen the two fights with Kane Baker and thinks I’m just a brawler and it’s an easy night’s work, but he’s in for a shock. He’s saying I’m from Oxford and this and that, it doesn’t matter where you come from, you can be from anywhere, if you can fight you can fight. You have been fighting bin men who don’t punch back.

“He’s a decent little boxer, he’s got more of an amateur style, he’s sharp I’m not going to say he’s a bum. He’s a decent little fighter but there’s levels to this game. He’s underestimating me. 

“This will be the first fight he’s had where someone will throw a punch back, so we’ll see how he deals with it. I can see myself getting him out of there, I don’t know if he’s got ten rounds in him, we’ll see on April 13.”Michael Gomez Jr:

“Is Kane training in Mexico or is he on holiday? You can tell me. It doesn’t make a difference though, on April 13, he’s getting beaten regardless, he can train wherever he wants. I train in my little gym in Chadderton, I do what I do, simple as that.

“When you see the support that I bring I don’t know if you will have me on a card again, they are absolute lunatics, I feel for you there, you’ll need extra money for security!

“If he comes to meet me head-on, it’s like when two cars crash, one of them is coming off worse, and it’s not going to be me, I can promise you that.”Brandon Scott:

“I’ve been telling a. Lot of people that even I didn’t know how bad the extent of my injury was to my hand. Some hand specialist was telling me to retire, it was that bad, but then I went to see Mike Hayton and he said to me I can do an operation, and now my hand is stronger than ever, and I’ve even got a cool scar, metal in my hand like Wolverine. A lot of people know me from my last two fights where, yes, I feel I boxed well but I was limited, I showed I had one hand. So, I’ve told people, if you know my from my last two fights, just watch my next fight before you make any assumptions on my skills or anything.

“I can’t wait for the rest of this year, i get the chance to show everyone what I am made of. I’ve got gimmicks up my sleeve and I have fun in fight week, and I always will. But this is the chance to show people I’m as exciting in the ring as I am outside the ring.”

William Crolla:

“I’ve had one more since Liverpool and I got another stoppage and we’ve both said that activity plays a major part. I’m out this Saturday and then again on April 13, they are all little steps towards getting my own nights at the Arena like this one, every Manchester fighter dreams of headlining at the Arena and we’re just chipping and chipping away at that, and I think it’s going to be a good year.

“On my debut I loaded up on every shot and went looking for it, I didn’t look great. The two fights since then I haven’t gone looking for the KO and I’ve got two first round stoppages. I think I have a very fan-friendly style and it’s going to be a fun journey. 

“I’m a lot more exciting than Anthony! I think people will see that I’m exciting and I’ll get my own Crolla army.”

Cuban sensation Andy Cruz will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Latin America crown against Mexican Bryan Zamarripa this Saturday at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida. 

The 28-year-old lightweight fighter will be making his third professional fight and the first defense of his WBA regional belt. 

Cruz won the belt on December 9 when he defeated Jovanni Straffon by knockout in three rounds during their fight in San Francisco. After a short break, the Antillean is ready for his return and intends to keep the crown in his possession. 

His opponent this time will be Zamarripa, a tough Mexican who has good experience and has won 11 of his last 12 fights. The 26 year old fighter knocked out Giovanni De Jesus in his last fight held on December 16, in Baja California, so he is in good shape for this fight. 

Cruz has 2 wins, 1 via fast track, while Zamarripa has 14 wins and 2 losses.

Two flyweight prospects will face off this Saturday at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Americas title. The classic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico showdown will be represented in this Andy Dominguez vs. Yankiel Rivera fight, which will be one of the most interesting of the night. 

Dominguez debuted in 2020 and has made his entire career in the United States. The Mexico City native has been based in Las Vegas, where he has trained for every fight and now he will have a great opportunity in this event for the regional belt of the pioneer body. 

At 25 years old, Dominguez has faced experienced opponents and has proven himself on more than one occasion, but now he will have a different challenge.

Rivera was a member of the Puerto Rican national team and participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which closed his cycle in amateur boxing. He entered the professional arena with great expectations and has been winning good fights since his debut in 2022. 

The 26-year-old from Bayamon has been adapting his style to the professional boxing to dominate thanks to his boxing and intelligence. This bout will be a big test for him and he must overcome it if he wants to keep moving up in his career. 

Dominguez has 10 wins, no losses and 6 knockouts, while Rivera has 4 wins, 2 of them before the limit.

Huntington, New York (February 20, 2024) – It’s officially “Rockin’ Fights” 46 FIGHT WEEK! Star Boxing takes over The Paramount in Huntington, New York, this Friday, February 23 with a championship doubleheader leads the charge in what is slated to be a thrilling night of fights.

There are less than 50 tickets remaining to “Rockin’ Fights” and a sellout is inevitable. Floor/Ringside seats have been sold out for over a week. Do not wait until fight night to try and get tickets at the door, as there will likely be none available.

For fans who cannot make it to fight night, Star Boxing will air the entire eight-fight “Rockin’ Fights” 46 fight card across the globe via www.StarBoxing.TV, starting at 7PM ET.

LONDON, UK (February 20, 2024) – Viddal Riley has signed a long-term contract extension to commit his future to BOXXER and Sky Sports.

The rising cruiserweight star joined BOXXER in 2021 and has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting talents in a thriving domestic division.

The 26-year-old captured the English Cruiserweight Title with a shut-out points victory over Nathan Quarless last September and is set to face his toughest career test as he steps up to face former British Champion Mikael Lawal as part of BOXXER’s bumper ‘Bad Blood’ bill on Sunday, March 31st at The O2 in London.

“My aim is to become world champion and with BOXXER and Sky Sports I know I’m in the right place to make that happen,” said Riley. “I’ve got a great team around me and a huge platform to showcase my skills.

“Winning the English Title is just the start. I want to work my way up to be British, European and then World champion. We’ve only just started and there’s an exciting road ahead. I can’t wait to continue my journey with BOXXER and Sky Sports.”

BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “We’re delighted that Viddal has signed a long-term contract extension. He is without a doubt one of the most talented and marketable fighters this country has produced. In the next 12 months, we are going to see him rise from English to World level. The sky’s the limit for Viddal and there’s nowhere better for him to be than with BOXXER on Sky Sports.”

An amateur standout, Riley was an eight-time national champion. He won silver at the 2013 European Junior Championship and represented Team GB at the 2014 Youth Olympic before turning pro with Mayweather Promotions in 2018.

Riley’s first fight under the BOXXER promotional banner was on the Amir Khan vs Kell Brook undercard on February 19th, 2022, where the Hackney-born fighter scored a unanimous points win against Willbeforce Shihepo.

Four stoppage victories followed as Riley continued to impress with wins over Jone Valau, Ross McGuigan and Anees Taj twice to set up his successful English Title challenge.

Riley has built a huge following online. His YouTube channel has over 1.2million subscribers. Outside of the ring, the multi-talented fighter releases his own mixtapes and music videos and has a clothing line dropping soon labelled ‘Livin’ Sports By RIL’.

USBA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Ardreal Holmes Jr 153.2 lbs. Vs. Marlon Harrington 153.8 lbs.

USBA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Ali Izmailov 174.6 lbs. vs. Britton Norwood 175 lbs.

Joseph Hicks Jr. 157.2 lbs. vs. Ricardo Ruben Villalba 155 lbs.

Da’Velle Smith 162.2 lbs. vs. Rolando Wenceslao Mansilla 162.6 lbs.

Cameran Pankey N/A vs. Juan Hernandez Martinez N/A

Promoter: Salita Promotions

Venue: Wayne State Fieldhouse, Detroit, MI

TV: DAZN @ 8 PM

*NOTE: The co-main event for the USBA Light Heavyweight Championship will feature a pair of popular former world champion trainers in opposite corners, as former two-weight world champion John David Jackson, who trains Ali Izmailov will be pitted against former two-weight world champion and 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist Joel Casamayor, who trains Britton Norwood.

Cameran Pankey and Juan Hernandez Martinez will weigh in tomorrow morning.

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LOS ANGELES (February 19, 2024) – Rising super flyweight star John “Scrappy” Ramirez has patiently waited to learn about his impending world title shot against World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Flyweight World Champion Kazuto Ioka (31-2-1, 16 KOs). On January 13^th, the WBA ordered both camps to negotiate an agreement by February 15th or Ioka vs. Ramirez would go to purse bid.

News recently broke (BoxingScene.com), however, that Ioka has reportedly petitioned the WBA, through Shisei Promotions, for permission to next fight lineal and World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Flyweight World Champion Juan Francisco Estrada (44-3, 28 KOs) in a unification fight, targeted for July 3 in Tokyo, just as the WBA-ordered deadline approched for Ioka to come to terms with his mandatory challenger, Ramirez.

“It would be easy to get frustrated when you don’t get what you want,” Ramirez explained, “but I remind myself to trust the process. I know my team is doing its part and I am, too. It’s all about trusting the process and I’m a strong believer in that. I need to stay patient and focused in the gym, on my vision and my dream.

“I’m an old school fighter. After I win the belt, I want to fight three, four, five times a year defending it before I make the move to 118 (pounds). I’ve also had several conversations with the WBA and its committee, and I believe this fight will be next.

“I’ve been saying all along that I’ll fight him in Japan, I’d fight him on the moon. He’s the champion and I’m willing to fight him anywhere. I’m not getting frustrated and know that I need to stay smart. The beauty of the journey is I don’t have all the answers. But I get it. If I’m Ioka, I wouldn’t want to fight me either. He knows the game and knows I can send the 34-year-old into retirement.”

After enduring a 10-plus month wait to fight in a (WBA) title eliminator, “Scrappy” demolished WBA No. 7-ranked Ronal Batista (15-3, 9 KOs) last October 21st, dramatically flooring him twice to close the DAZN show in the fourth and final round.

“Scrappy” was elevated to the No. 1-ranked, mandatory challenger position for Ioka. A four-division world champion, Ioka was crowned the WBA super flyweight world champion after defeating defending champion Joshua Franco by way of a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112 twice and 115-113) last June in a rematch of their previous draw.

When Ioka vs. Estrada failed to materialize for this past New Year’s Eve in Tokyo, Ioka was allowed to make a voluntary defense against No. 8-rated Josber Perez(20-3), who was stopped in the seventh round. Estrada, incidentally, hasn’t fought since December 3, 2022, when he defeated Roman Gonzalez by a 12-round majority decision in the finale of their trilogy.

Now, Ioka wants to fight Estrada at the expense of “Scrappy” Ramirez. The hope for Ramirez is that the WBA will deny Ioka’s request and order him to fight “Scrappy” within 90-days or be stripped of his world title belt.

“I’ve been saying for a long time, ‘and the new champion’,” Ramirez summed things up. “I actually feel like the champion right now. I just don’t have the belt to prove it, but all that’s left for me is to go get that WBA belt.”

All “Scrappy” needs is the world title shot he’s earned.

INFORMATION:

Facebook: /JohnRamirez

Instagram: @Scrappyboxing

NEW YORK (February 19, 2024) – Tiger Johnson was impressive in stopping Paulo Galdino in the opening round of their eight-round junior welterweight bout.

The bout took place at The Madison Square Garden Theater and was streamed live on ESPN+

In round one, Johnson landed a blistering right hand that set up a perfect left uppercut that put Galdino down. With Galdino hurt, Johnson landed a hard right that sent Galdino back on the ropes and the fight was stopped at 2:49.

Johnson, 140.4 lbs of Cleveland is 12-0 with six knockouts. Galdino, 141.8 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is 13-8-2.

Johnson, 25 is managed by Split-T Management and is promoted by Top Rank.

NEW YORK CITY (February 19, 2024) –“One Night In Millstreet,” starring now retired boxers Steve “Celtic Warrior” Collins and Chris “Simply The Best” Eubank, will make its United States premier on March 7^th, starting at 7 p.m. ET,  in association with Craic Fest 2024, at Village East Cinema in Manhattan, New York.

“One Night In Millstreet,” directed by Andrew Gallimore and written by Lydia Monin, is a boxing documentary about the 1995 world title fight on St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the countryside town of Millstreet, Ireland, between popular Irish fighter Collins (28-3) and defending champion Eubank (41-0-2), of Great Britain, following weeks of their intense pre-fight appearances and press conferences to promote their world title fight.

“Steve Collins embodies the spirit of what Craic Fest is all about,” Festival Manager Terence Mulligan said.

The documentary, which co-stars Hall of Fame Irish boxer Barry “The Clones Cyclone” McGuigan and legendary British promoter Barry Hearn, revolves around the period in which Ireland was emerging from an economic depression towards an unprecedented boom.

Collins captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Super Middleweight title from unbeaten, defending champion Benn by way of an exciting 12-round unanimous decision (117-113, 114-112 X 2), much to the overwhelming delight of passionate hometown fans. Collins won a rematch the following September, taking a 12-round split decision from Eubank.

Born in Cabra, Ireland, Collins lives in Dublin, and he retired from the ring in 1997 as WBO World Super Middleweight Champion with a 36-3 (21 KOs) pro record, making six successful title defenses, including two versus Nigel Benn. Eubank retired a year later with a 45-5-2 (23 KOs) record. Both Collins and Eubank were two-division WBO world champions having also been middleweight title holders.

Collins and Gallimore will attend the U.S. premiere in New York City and be available to answer questions after the screening. “One Night In Millstreet,” presented by Powers Irish Whiskey, will host an afterparty at Solas Bar (9^th St.).

Attendees must RSVP online at https://www.theCraicfest.com and be 21 or older.

LAS VEGAS, NV (February 20, 2024) – Undefeated welterweight knockout artist, Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (13-0, 12 KOs) has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with world renowned trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, Ring Magazine’s 2023 Trainer of the Year. Griffin’s decision to join forces with BoMac marks a significant breakthrough in his already distinguished career, as he looks to elevate his game to even greater heights.

Griffin, known for his lightning-fast hands and devastating knockout power, joins a stellar stable of fighters under BoMac’s tutelage, including pound-for-pound great Terence Crawford and rising star Keyshawn Davis. With this powerhouse team, Griffin aims to solidify his position as one of the top fighters competing in the welterweight division.

“It’s a tremendous blessing to be working with BoMac and his team,” said Griffin. “Their success speaks for itself, and I know that together, we can achieve greatness. Training alongside Bud and Keshawn is driving me to be great. This partnership represents a new chapter in my career, and I’m ready to take on all challenges that come my way. It’s time to get busy and let the world see me shine.”

BoMac, widely regarded as one of the top trainers in the sport, expressed his excitement about welcoming Griffin into the fold.

“Avious is a dog and he’s gifted with unlimited potential,” BoMac commented. “I’ve been following his career closely, and I believe that with the right guidance and training, he can become a world champion. We’re going to push him to his limits and beyond.”

In addition to BoMac, Griffin will benefit from the expertise of Esaú Diéguez, a key figure in the development of Crawford and other top fighters under BoMac’s wing. Together, this dynamic coaching team will fine-tune Griffin’s skills and strategy as they prepare for future bouts.

Brandon Stump, President of CTB Athletics and Griffin’s manager, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration.

“This partnership is a game-changer for Avious,” said Stump. “BoMac and his team have a proven to be the best in the business. Their track record of turning promising fighters into champions is unbelievable. With their guidance, I have no doubt that Avious will continue to dominate the welterweight division.”

Griffin, BoMac, and the rest of the team are currently in Las Vegas, where they are training diligently as a cohesive unit. With their sights set on championship success, they are poised to make noise in the boxing world and leave an indelible mark on the sport.

Las Vegas – UFC^® today announced that former PRIDE FC middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva will be inducted into the 2024 Class of the UFC Hall of Fame as a Pioneer. The 2024 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place this summer in Las Vegas and will be streamed live exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS^®.

“Wanderlei Silva is one of the true pioneers of the sport of MMA,” UFC CEO Dana White said. “Wanderlei was an absolute savage who left his mark by delivering some of the most memorable fights in combat sports history. He had legendary fights against Mirko Cro Crop, Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, Brian Stann, and his fights against Rich Franklin, as they were absolute wars! He was also one of the early superstars of PRIDE who helped grow the MMA fanbase on a global scale, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.”

Silva will enter the UFC Hall of Fame as the 19^th member of the Pioneer Era Wing. The Pioneers Era category includes athletes who turned professional before November 17, 2000 (when the unified rules of mixed martial arts were adopted), are a minimum age of 35, or who have been retired for one year or more.

A veteran of 51 fights during his 22-year professional MMA career, Silva registered a record of 35-14-1 Draw / 1 NC (27-11-1-1, – UFC / PRIDE), securing victories over UFC Hall of Famers Kazushi Sakuraba, Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson (Fight Wing); UFC^® 13 lightweight tournament winner Guy Mezger; former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson; former Pancrase middleweight, light heavyweight, and open weight champion Yuki Kondo; former Strikeforce U.S. middleweight champion Eugene Jackson; and former WEC^® light heavyweight champion Brian Stann.

Silva made his professional MMA debut on November 1, 1996, by competing in Brazilian Vale Tudo 6. He defeated his opponent via knockout in the first round and would win four of his next five fights across Vale Tudo before entering UFC with a 5-1 record.

Silva made his UFC debut as part of UFC^® BRAZIL: ULTIMATE BRAZIL, which took place on October 16, 1998, in Sao Paulo. He faced UFC^® 12 heavyweight tournament champion and future UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, losing via punches 44 seconds into the first round.

Following his loss to Belfort, Silva would return to Vale Tudo and earn two wins before returning to the Octagon^® and defeating Tony Petarra via first-round knockout at UFC^® 20: BATTLE FOR THE GOLD on May 7, 1999.

Silva left UFC and won his next three fights in PRIDE FC, a legendary Japanese MMA promotion, before returning to the Octagon to face future UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC^® 25: ULTIMATE JAPAN 3. Silva and Ortiz would go the distance with Tito capturing the title via unanimous decision.

After losing his shot at the UFC light heavyweight title, Silva spent the next seven years competing primarily in Japan for PRIDE FC. During this time, he fought 25 times for Japan, becoming the PRIDE FC middleweight champion by defeating future UFC Hall of Famer Kazushi Sakuraba during PRIDE 17 in 2001. Silva successfully defended his title four times, and his reign would last for 1,939 days, the longest title run in PRIDE FC history. 

During his tenure as middleweight champion, Silva also entered the 2003 PRIDE FC Middleweight Grand Prix, defeating Sakuraba, as well as four-time World Judo Champion and three-time Olympic medalist Hidehiko Yoshida and former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson to become the Grand Prix Champion. His win would make history as the first athlete to win a PRIDE Championship and Grand Prix. He would also enter the 2005 and 2006 Grand Prix, advancing to the semi-finals each year.

Silva returned to UFC in 2007 to face former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell in the co-main event of UFC^® 79: NEMESIS. Silva would lose via unanimous decision, but he would become a fan favorite as the bout won several “Fight of the Year” accolades from media outlets.

For the next six years, Silva would compete against the top contenders in the UFC middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. He defeated former WEC^® light heavyweight champion Brian Stann via knockout in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV: SILVA vs. STANN on March 3, 2013. This would serve as his final UFC fight. He would compete two more times outside of the Octagon before retiring on September 29, 2018.
Silva enters the UFC Hall of Fame with an impressive resume that includes:

UFC:

• Most knockouts in Zuffa history (PRIDE / UFC / WEC / Strikeforce) – 19

• Most knockdowns in Zuffa history (PRIDE / UFC / WEC / Strikeforce) – 27

PRIDE:

• Most wins in PRIDE history – 22

• Most knockouts in PRIDE history – 15

• Most knockdowns in PRIDE history – 18

• Most significant strikes in PRIDE history – 720

• Longest undefeated fight streak in PRIDE history – 20 (18-0-1, 1 NC)

• Longest title reign in PRIDE history as middleweight champion – 1,939 days

• Tied for most knockouts by soccer kicks/stomps in PRIDE history – 4

Outside the Octagon, Silva has been honored with numerous awards during his career, receiving Knockout of the Decade honors in 2004 by Sports Illustrated for his KO of Quinton Jackson at PRIDE 28. In 2008, he received Fight of the Year for his bout against UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell at UFC 79, and Knockout of the Year for his KO of Keith Jardine at UFC 84 during the Fighters Only World MMA Awards. In 2020, Sem Coleira, a Portuguese biography of his life, was published.

A native of Curitiba, Brazil, Silva began training in Muay Thai and kickboxing when he joined the Chute Boxe Academy. As a member of the Brazilian army, he also began to train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He currently lives in Curitiba, with his wife and children. To view Silva’s UFC FIGHT PASS collection please visit: https://ufcfightpass.com/playlist/20539

To see a complete list of UFC athletes and fights enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame, as well as details regarding the UFC Hall of Fame format, please visit UFCHOF. For additional information, please visit UFC.com.

Hollywood Hills, FL (February 17, 2024) – Star Boxing is pleased to announce two fight cards will be streamed live and direct on StarBoxing.TV to all current subscribers over the next six days.

TODAY! HOLLYWOOD HEARTBREAK | Saturday February 17 | 12PM ET

The live stream event will take place TODAY February 17, 2023 starting at 12PM ET from Hollywood Hills, Florida. Flacco’s Community Gym in association with StarBoxing.TV present: Hollywood Heartbreak Amateur Boxing Show, featuring some of the top amateur boxing talent in Florida.

ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 46 | Friday, February 23 | 7PM ET

Just six days later on February 23, the entire eight fight card at Star Boxing’s Rockin’ Fights 46 will air live, featuring a championship double heade that includes, WENDY “HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (15-2 7KOs) vs MPONDA “THE EGYPTIAN PRINCE” KALUNGA (11-2 3KOs) in a 10 round WBA Continental USA Super Welterweight Championship feature bout.

In the co-feature, #9 (WBC) and #14 (WBA) world rated cruiserweight and WBC Continental America’s and NABA Gold Champion SIMONE “THE ITALIAN TANK” FEDERICI (20-2-1 8KOs) will put his titles on the line against former IBO World Champion, BLAKE “IL CAPO” CAPARELLO (34-4-1 14KOs) over 10 rounds.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH

John Hawkes and Michael Scott battled to a four-round majority draw.

It seemed like Hawkes dominated the fight by landing big shots in rounds two, three and four, but two judges scored the fight 38-38 while one had Hawkes ahead 39-37,

Hawkes, 140 lbs of Voorhees, NJ is 0-0-1. Scott, 158.9 lbs of Dover, DE is also 0-0-1.

Juan Marrero remained perfect by stopping Darus Somieari in a four-round lightweight bout.

Marrero dropped Somieari twice in round two first with a hard flurry in the corner. Marrero finished the fight by decking Soomieari with a big right on the ropes and the fight was stopped at 2:14

Marrero, 137 lbs of Philadelphia is 3-0 with three knockouts. Somieari. 137.6 lbs of Roanoke, VA is 0-2.

Rancy Slanger won a four-round unanimous decision over Alex James in a light heavyweight bout featuring pro debuters.

Slanger, 177 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 on all cards is now 1-0. James, 180 lbs of Bronx, NY is 0-1.

Philadelphia (February 17, 2024) –- Weights for TONIGHT’S R&B Promotions card at the 2300 Arena

Oluwafemi Oyeleye 155 vs Wilfrido Buelvas 150

Noah Norman 133 vs Dan Van Fossen 133.8

Joshua Jones 137 vs Ryan Schwartzburg 138

Daniel Fry 224 vs Jesse Hayward 275.6

Tahmir Smalls 153 vs Bruno Leonardo Romay 150.8

Richard Johnson 155.4 vs Desmond Carr 155

Mike Scott 159.4 vs John Hawks 160

Juan Marrero 137 vs Darus Somieari 137.6

Alex James 180.6 vs Rancy Slanger 177.8

Antonio Allen 159 vs Jason Moreno 156.8

Promoter: R&B Promotions

 Venue: 2300 Arena

 1st Bell: 7:05 PM ET

Stream: Combatsportsnow.com

Tickets for this great night of boxing are $60, $85 and $125 and can be purchased at

Edgar Berlanga believes he’s ready to get back to his spiteful best as he closes in on his crunch showdown with Padraig McCrory at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida on February 24, live worldwide on DAZN.
 
Berlanga (21-0 16 KOs) has promised to kick on from a dominant 12^th round in his last fight against Irishman in Jason Quigley, where he floored the former Olympian twice to put an exclamation mark on a wide points win in New York in June.
 
That fight ended a year’s absence from the ring and was a first fight back with trainer Marc Farrait after four years apart. The 26 year old revealed that his time out and injuries in camp affected him for the Quigley fight, but those knocks are now behind him and with the introduction of highly regarded strength and conditioning coach Angel ‘Memo’ Heredia and a fresh focus in his tight-knit Tampa base, ‘The Chosen One’ feels that he’s in the shape of his life to take on the unbeaten Belfast man McCrory (18-0 9 KOs)
 
“The 12th round of my last fight, I feel like that’s really woken me up,” said Berlanga. “I haven’t missed anything, I know I have got the power to hurt anybody, and I feel different as a fighter, mentally, physically and spiritually. I know that there’s going to be fireworks coming from me on February 24, that’s a fact. I’m coming for the KO. He can say whatever he wants, but at the end of the day we have to go in there and tussle. 
 
“Me at my best, nobody is f**king with me. When I am 100 per cent, which you’ll see on February 24, I am unstoppable. 
 
“I’ve sacrificed a lot, changing my environment, coming to the suburbs and being fully locked in on myself and my craft. I’ve refocused on the small details of my style to bring the best out of me. So, from all that right there, it’s going to be something amazing.
 
“There is jealousy. I’m here in Tampa now and there’s a lot of people out there that were acting like they were my friends, and they weren’t. People that were close to me that were envying me, so I got rid of all those people and I’m just focused on myself and my team, and I feel that with God with me, the sky is the limit and there’s nothing stopping me. 
 
“I’ll be one of the best 168lb fighters in the world. I think that after this fight my name is going to be buzzing again, and people will be talking about me and Canelo in September or Jaime Munguia. I feel those fights are there to be made and it’s time to go capture a belt.
 
“I’m not the guy that fought Jason, and he’s going to see that. I’m getting better and better. I was four years away from Marc before that fight and I went through a lot of injuries in that camp. 
 
“I’m on a different level now physically. I’m sparring 15, 16 rounds with three or four different guys, and I didn’t get a chance to do that in my last camp with the injuries and coming back to camp overweight with the lay-off and not having a promoter, going through some depression in New York. We brought in ‘Memo’ who every knows has worked with the best, and we know we can go 12 strong rounds and go at it hard, and I know that if I do that, no one can stand a chance with me.”
 
Berlanga and McCrory clash on a big night of action in Orlando, where the co-feature pits Cuban Lightweight sensation Andy Cruz (2-0 1 KO) against Mexican Brayan Zamarippa (14-2 5 KOs) for the IBF International and WBA Continental Latin-American titles.
 
Shakhram Giyasov (14-0 9 KOs) and Pablo Cesar Cano (35-8-1 25 KOs) battle it out in an eliminator for the WBA World Welterweight title, while the main card on DAZN sees another World title eliminator as Antonio Vargas (17-1 9 KOs) and Jonathan Rodriguez (17-1-1 7 KOs) aim to take a step closer to the WBA Wordl Bantamweigtht crown.
 
Yankiel Rivera (4-0 2 KOs) closes the Before The Bell section of the card with his first title fight as he takes on Andy Dominguez (10-0 5 KOs) for the WBA and WBC Continental Americas Flyweight titles, with Cuban Heavyweight Herich Ruiz (4-0 3 KOs) meets Mitch Williams (16-10-3 11 KOs) over eight rounds and Aaron Aponte (8-1-1 2 KOs) takes on Joseph Fernandez (17-5-3 6 KOs) over eight rounds Super-Lightweight.

O’Shaquie Foster retained the WBC Super Featherweight world title with a 12-round split decision over Abraham Nova at The Madison Square Garden Theater.

Foster scored a knockdown in the last 20 seconds of the contest.

Foster, 130 lbs of Orange, TX won by scores of 116-111 and 115-112 with Nova taking a 114-113 card.

Foster is now 22-2. Nova, 129 lbs of Albany, NY is 23-2.

Cortes Stops Chevalier in 4

Andres Cortes remained undefeated with a fourth round stoppage over Bryan Chevelier in a 10-round junior lightweight bout.

Ringside doctors checked on Chevalier before round four began.In that round, Cortes battered Chevalier all over the ring until the corner stopped the fight at 2:17.

Cortes, 130 lbs of Las Vegas is 21-0 with 12 knockouts. Chevalier, 129 lbs of Bayamon, PR is 20-2-1.

Carrington Obliterates Torres in 4

Impressive Bruce Carrington scored a spectacular fourth round stoppage over Bernard Torres in a 10-round featherweight bout.

In round four, Carrington landed a perfect right hand that put Torres down face-first in the canvas and the fight was stopped at 2:59.

Carrington, 125.6 lbs of Brooklyn is 11-0 with seven knockouts. Torres, 125.6 lbs of The Philippines is 18-2.

Guido Vianello destroyed Moses Johnson in the opening round of their eight-round heavyweight bout,

In round one, Johnson dropped Johnson with an overhand right. The punch was ruled on the back of the head. Seconds later, Vianello dropped Johnson with a right hand. Johnson was sent down again with a hard right hand. Johnson was wobbly, but still was let to continue. Vianello dropped Johnson for a third time yet Johnson was forced to continue. Finally Vianello ended things when he decked Johnson again and the fight was waved off at 2:59.

Vianello, 242.2 lbs of Rome, ITA is 12-1-1 with 10 knockouts. Johnson, 248.4 lbs of Huntington, NY is 11-2-2.

Isaah Flaherty won a six-round unanimous decision over Julian Baptiste in a middleweight bout.

Flaherty, 158.4 lbs of Elmont, NY won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 7-0. Baptiste, 158.2 lbs of Annesbury, MA is now 6-4.

In round one, Flaherty was cut on the top of the head from a head clash.

Ofacio Falcon remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Edward Ceballos in a junior lightweight bout.

Falcon, 130 lbs of Bronx, NY won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 11-0. Ceballos, 129.6 lbs of Phoenix, AZ is 11-5-1.

Tiger Johnson was impressive in stopping Paulo Galdino in the opening round of their eight-round junior welterweight bout.

In round one, Johnson landed blistering a right hand that set up a perfect left uppercut that put Galdino down. With Galdino hurt, Johnson landed a hard right that sent Galdino back on the ropes and the fight was stopped at 2:49.

Johnson, 140.4 lbs of Cleveland is 12-0 with six knockouts. Galdino, 141.8 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is 13-8-2.

Euri Cedeno stopped Antonio Todd in round five of their eight-round middleweight bout.

Cedeno, 159 lbs of La Romanoa, DR is 8-0-1 with seven knockouts. Todd, 158.6 lbs of Atlanta is 16-10.

Arnold Gonzalez won a six-round unanimous decision over Charles Stanford in a welterweight bout.

Gonzalez, 150 lbs of Harlem, NY won by scores of 59-55 twice and 58-56 and is now `4-0. Stanford, 147.6 lbs of Cincinnati, OH is 7-5.

AN JACINTO, Calif. (February 16, 2024) – Former Ukrainian Olympian Tsotne Rogava (5-0, 5 KOs) cruised to his third first-round knockout victory last night on the “Punches and Punchlines” card at Soboba Casino Resort in San Jacinto, California.

“Punches and Punchlines,” presented by Toro Promotions, Inc., House of Pain, and Black House Boxing, was the first pro boxing event at Soboba Casino in nearly five years.

Georgia-native Rogava, who stands 6’5” and weighs 270 pounds, unloaded a brutal body attack on John Shipman (5-6, 2 KOs), who was unable to keep Rogava at a distance. The referee halted the action when Shipman was getting used and abused by the potentially loaded heavyweight prospect Rogova.

Rogava successfully transitioned to boxing from his world class Muay Thai and kickboxing career and he has greatly benefited from being trained by Hall of Famer Joe Goossen, who has favorably compared him, style-wise, to Tyson Fury because of their enormous size and relatively nimble footwork.

A rising heavyweight monster, Rogova’s dominance to date is best illustrated by the numbers: in five professional fights, he is 5-0 with five knockouts, in only seven total rounds fought to date.

Team Guerrero celebrates win No.8

Undefeated Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero (8-0, 7 KOs) continued to impress with a Knockout of the Year candidate performance over Dan Hernandez (3-5, 2 KOs). The 23-year-old Guerrero used his freakish height and reach advantages. The 2016 Nicaraguan Youth National Champion, now fighting out of Coachella, California, boxed from the outside, using his long jab to set up Hernandez. The end came in the opening round when Guerrero closed the show with a classic left-right-left combination to stop a game Hernandez.

California heavyweight Jack “The Outlaw” May (9-0, 8 KOs) used effective range-finding punches to rough up Byran Hall (1-3-1, 0 KOs) until the accumulative punches damaged Hall so severely the referee halted the fight in round two. The 6’ 8” May is a punching machine.

“The Toro prospects looked the part and then some,” co-promoter Whit Haydon said. “The spectacular Nilo Guerrero knockout was of the KO of the year variety. Also, the local talent fought like lions and filled up the place making for an electric atmosphere.”

Phoenix welterweight Kenekuk De La Rosa (3-1, 1 KO) pulled off a mild upset over local favorite Jimmie “El Chingon” Nunez (5-3, 5 KOs), taking a one-sided six-round unanimous decision,

Other undercard results were pro-debuting light heavyweight Jason “El Crazy Horse” Lara (1-0, 1 KO) pitches a shutout against previously undefeated David Longoria (2-1, 2 KOs), winning all four rounds on the three judges’ scorecards, lightweight William King (5-1-2, 2 KOs) and David Reyes (2-2, 1 KO) fought to a four-round draw, and heavyweight Ian “Captain” Morgan (1-2, 1 KO) vs. Giovanny Meza (0-6), and Temecula heavyweight Ian “The Captain” Morgan (1-2, 0 KOs) stopped Terrance Brown (1-6, 0 KOs) in round one.

Fighters’ results below:

OFFICIAL RESULTS

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Tsotne Rogava (5-0, 5 KOs), Los Angeles, CA by way of Ukraine and Georgia

WTKO1

John Shipman (5-6, 2 KOs), Dallas, TX

Jack May (9-0, 8 KOs), Chinco Hills, CA

WTKO2

Bryan Hall (1-3-1, 0 KOs), Fresno, CA

Ian Morgan (2-2, 1 KO), Temecula, CA

WTKO1

Terrance Brown (1-6, 0 KOs), Ethete, WY

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS

Jason Lara (1-0, 0 KOs), Boyle Heights, CA

WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)

David Longoria (2-1, 2 KOs), Temecula, CA

WELTERWEIGHTS

Kenekuk De La Rosa (3-1, 1 KO), Phoenix, AZ

WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 59-55)

Jimmie Nunez (5-3, 5 KOs), Temecula, CA

LIGHTWEIGHTS

William King (5-1-2, 2 KOs), Perris, CA

D4 (39-37, 38-38, 38-38)

David Reyes (2-1,-1, 1 KO), Fresno, VA

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS

Nilo Guerrero (8-0, 7 KOs), Coachella, CA by way of Nicaragua

WKO1

Dan Hernandez (3-5, 2 KOs), Riverside, CA by way of Mexico

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LOS ANGELES, CA (February 16, 2024) Golden Boy Promotions announced today the signing of 26-year-old, former U.S. Olympian and No.1 WBC-ranked super welterweight Charles “Bad News” Conwell (18-0, 13 KOs) to a multi-fight deal. Representing Cleveland, Ohio, the undefeated fighter has held several regional super welterweight titles across his 15 years in professional boxing including the IBF USBA Title and the WBC USA Title.

“It’s been a long time coming!” said Charles Conwell. “I’m happy, and can’t wait to get back in the ring. I want to thank Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya and Eric Gomez for the opportunity and for believing in me. Bad News is back!”

“Conwell has it all — power, ring presence and an Olympic pedigree that has him prepared for any kind of pressure he’ll face in the ring,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “Now we are going to bring him back the ‘Golden Boy’ way, having him fight often and with tough competition to make sure he’s ready to chase world championship gold.”

“I’m so excited for Charles to be represented by Golden Boy,” said manager Mark Habibi, Wise Owl Boxing. “Charles is at a point in his career where he’s at the cusp of a world title opportunity and we’re excited to have Golden Boy in our corner to get us that shot Charles has been dreaming about since he was a kid.”

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com. Follow on Twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoy. Follow on Instagram @GoldenBoy.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (February 15, 2024)–Weights for Christy Martin Promotions fight card at The John T. Rhodes Sports Complex

Victor Hernandez 124 – Jose Edgardo Garcia 125

(NABA USA Featherweight Title)

Marklin Bailey 138 – Rondale Hubbert 142

Jaquan Carty 162 – Orlando Salgado 161.5

Elijah Williams 144 – Clay Burns 139

Aaron Lopez 137 – Raymond Chacon 133.5

Trevor Thonson 135.5 – Mike Fowler 134

Joshua Baker 180 – Ricardo Beceril 180

Khalid Twati 118.5 – Ira Terry 118

Tayvien Alpough 114 – Malcolm Speight 115

Aaron Cypress 188 – Shabios Lynch 180

Paul Anthony 137 – Keasen Freeman 140

Promoter: Christy Martin Promotions

Venue: John T. Rhodes Sports Complex

1st Bell: 6 PM ET

Stream: TrillerTV Powered By Fite (Marc Abrams and Ron Borges in the Call)

GLENDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2024) — Unbeaten junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado, a 2016 Mexican Olympian and one of his nation’s fastest-rising contenders, is set to make his 2024 debut. Delgado will face countryman Carlos “El Tiburon” Sanchez in a 10-round special attraction Friday, March 29 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
 
Delgado-Sanchez is added to a loaded card that features Oscar Valdez against Liam Wilson in the 10-round main event and the undisputed, 12-round minimumweight world title showdown between WBC/WBA/Ring Magazine champion Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada and WBO/IBF queen Yokasta Valle.
 
The entire card will stream live and exclusively in the United States on ESPN+.
 
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with No Limit Boxing, tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com.
 
Delgado said, “With every fight, we continue to get better. We train thoroughly in each camp so that I can give the very best of myself in the ring and move closer to a world title. 2024 is going to be a big year, and I can’t wait to perform in front of the great Arizona fans.”
 
Delgado (19-0, 14 KOs) graduated from prospect to contender in August 2022 when he upset the previously unbeaten knockout artist Omar Aguilar by unanimous decision. That eight-round firefight ranked among the year’s best slugfests, and Delgado carried his momentum into 2023. He went 3-0 last year, dominating Clarence Booth over eight one-sided rounds in February, nearly shutting out Jair Valtierra over 10 rounds in August, and starching Luis Hernandez in four rounds in November. The Booth and Valtierra fights took place at Desert Diamond Arena, and Delgado hopes to impress once more.
 
Sanchez (25-2, 19 KOs) is an eight-year pro who has only been stopped once. Last September, he dropped a 10-round decision to Canadian standout Steve Claggett in Gatineau, Canada. Three months later, he got back on the winning track with an eight-round points verdict over Carlos Diaz.

Andrii Novytskyi vs. Bobo O’Bannon

(Odessa, Ukraine)  (Mobile, AL)

8 Rounds – Heavyweights

Josniel Castro vs. Rodrigo Lopes Rodrigues

(Boca Raton, FL)    (São Paulo, Brazil)

8 Rounds – Welterweights

Brandon Higgins  vs. Pablo Oliveto

(Chelmsford, MA) (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

6 Rounds – Welterweights

Serhii Sheludko vs. Victor Costa

(Zaporozhye, Ukraine) (Nahant, MA)

4 Rounds – Heavyweights

Mario “Christoper” Ramirez vs. Alfred Raymond

(Simi Valley, CA)      (Warwick, RI)

4 Rounds – Middleweights

Jordan Yantin vs. Duncan McNeil

(Methuen, MA)      (Groveland, MA)

4 Rounds – Super Featherweights

Jarrid Digangi vs. Max Da Silva

(Reading, MA)      (Somerville, MA)

4 Rounds – Cruiserweights

Alexis Bolduc vs. Chelsea LaGrasse

(Hudson, NH)      (Lancaster, OH)

4×2 Rounds – Bantamweights

Jonathan Delgado vs. Julio Buitrago

(Reading, MA)      (Miami, FL)

4 Rounds – Super Welterweights

Super Brawl takes place tonight Friday, February 16 at Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts. Limited tickets will be available at the door and fans can watch online at www.CombatSportsNow.com

ABOUT BOSTON BOXING PROMOTIONS

Boston Boxing Promotions was founded in 2013 and is dedicated to the resurgence of professional boxing at the regional level, particularly in the New England area. Since that time, it has presented professional boxing events throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. In 2020, Boston Boxing Promotions was the first independent boxing promoter on the east coast to hold an event during the pandemic. The event led to a popular series of empty venue shows broadcast live and for free on YouTube watched by thousands of fans around the world. BBP’s annual Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular has become a tradition for hardcore boxing fans with 6 consecutive sellouts including the most recent 2023 edition which received national news coverage.

LONDON, UK (February 16, 2024) – Cruiserweight rivals Viddal Riley and Mikael Lawal collide in a special bet365 Wildcard contest as part of BOXXER’s bumper ‘Bad Blood’ bill at The O2 in London on Sunday, March 31st, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.

Riley (10-0, 6 KOs) returns to action following a shut-out points win over Nathan Quarless to capture the English Cruiserweight Title last September at York Hall. The talented Tottenham man has set his sights on the big fights in a stacked domestic division and can expect his toughest career test when he faces London rival Lawal.

Lawal (17-1, 11 KOs) will be looking to get back to winning ways having lost his British Cruiserweight Title to Isaac Chamberlain in October. The heavy-handed fighter from Shepherd’s Bush has the chance for redemption as he gets straight back into the domestic mix with another high-profile contest against undefeated opposition.

Viddal Riley said: “I look forward to the first notable name in my career being ticked off. I respect Lawal as a former British champion and as we know that’s a goal of mine so this is a perfect level check.”

Mikael Lawal said: “I’ve been legit, my journey in this sport is well documented. I’m just here to work and take care of business.”

BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “Viddal Riley vs Mikael Lawal is another exciting addition to an already action-packed night of boxing. Credit to both men for taking this fight. Viddal Riley is taking a serious step up against a very dangerous fighter in Mikael Lawal, who has everything to prove following his defeat to Isaac Chamberlain. It really is a wildcard contest. I’m expecting an all-action fight between the two Londoners on Sunday, March 31st at The O2.”

Unbeaten heavyweight rivals Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke clash in a ‘Bad Blood’ showdown for the British and Commonwealth Titles on Sunday, March 31st at The O2 in London, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.

Florian Marku and Chris Kongo settle their simmering welterweight rivalry as part of a stacked undercard that also features future boxing superstar Ben Whittaker, the return of Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic against Steve Robinson and rising super middleweight contender Callum Simpson.

This event is presented in association with official partners bet365, Everlast, WOW HYDRATE, Integritas Property Group, Fastline Steel Services and VOW Nutrition.

Tickets, priced from just £30, are available now via BOXXER.com

Jesus Perez scored a split decision over former world champion Joseph Diaz via 10-round split decision in a spirited super lightweight bout at the Commerce Hotel and Casino in Commerce, California,

In round five, Diaz was deducted a point for shoving Perez.

Perez landed 137 of 804 punches. Diaz was 188 of 471.

Perez won two cards 96-94 and a ridiculous 99-90 while Diaz won a card 95-94.

Perez, 138.2 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 25-5. Diaz, 137.6 lbs of South El Monte, CA is 33-5-1.

“The work was shown tonight,” said Jesus Perez. “I – like all fighters – had to push through difficult times, but we were able to push through to be able to get the victory tonight. My ultimate respect to JoJo Diaz, he is a warrior. I thought because he was the favorite, that he was going to win this close fight, but we didn’t stop and we fought for our dreams to come true.”

“I won the fight. This is getting unfair now!” said Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. “I train so hard for my fans. Thank you all!”

Eric Tudor won a eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Ramos in a super welterweight bout.

Tudor, 153,2 lbs of Fort Lauderdale, FL won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 10-1. Ramos, 153.9 lbs of Trujillo Alto, PR is 6-3-1.

Despite being knocked down, Jorge Chavez won a six-round unanimous decision over veteran Diuhl Olguin in a featherweight bout.

In round one, Olguin dropped Chavez with a jab to the upper body. That was the only blemish for Chavez as he won by (somehow) 60-54 and 58-55 twice.

Chavez, 123.6 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 10-0. Olguin, 124 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 16-35-7.

In a battle of undefeated lightweights, Joshua Garcia stopped Eric Lozada in the opening round of their four-round lightweight bout.

In round one, Garcia landed a vicious right to chin and Lozado was sent hard to the canvas and the fight was stopped at

Garcia, 131.2 lbs of Moreno Valley, CA is 7-0 with four knockouts. Lozada, 130.8 lbs of Los Angeles is 1-1-1.

Sash Tudor and Josias Gonzalez battled to a four-round draw in a middleweight bout.

Each fighter won a card 39-37 and a third card was even at 38-38.

Tudor, 159 lbs of Fort Lauderdale, FL was making his pro debut. Gonzalez, 153.8 lbs of Jalisco, MEX is 2-2-1.

TORONTO — United Boxing Promotions is bringing a major world championship fight to Toronto on April 27th.

Ontario’s premier boxing company presents Canadian Sara Haghighat-Joo (3-0, WBA #8, IBF #8) against reigning WBA World Champion Maria Guadalupe Bautista (23-11-2, 6 KO) for the WBA Light Flyweight World Championship at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto.

“We’re incredibly proud to be bringing a WBA World Championship to Toronto,” said United Promotions president Tyler Buxton. “It has been a goal of ours to bring world championship fights to Toronto, and this is the first of many to come.

“Sara is a talent unlike any other, which is why she’s fighting for a world title this early in her career — this opportunity is a testament to her hard work, talent and amateur pedigree.”

Haghighat-Joo will be chasing history, seeking to become the fastest Canadian woman to ever win a major World Championship in just her fourth professional fight.

“This is the best scenario possible for me, fighting on home turf,” said Haghighat-Joo, who fights out of Etobicoke’s West End Athletic Club. “I am so thankful United was able to make this happen, this is the beginning of an incredible 12- to 18-month period for my career and I know my fans are ready for this big night!”

Haghighat-Joo made her professional debut in eye-catching eight round fashion in 2022, and has already defeated a former World Title Challenger early in her career.

“Some people might think it’s too soon or too early in my career, but we have been moving aggressively thus far and it truly could not be better timing,” said Haghighat-Joo, a former Canadian and Irish national amateur champion who won all 18 rounds across every scorecard in 2023. “I could not have signed with a better promoter in Canada, and I’m excited with where this journey is going to go, beginning April 27^th at Casino Resort Toronto.”

The chief support will feature reigning IBO Americas Welterweight Champion Josh ‘The Boss’ Wagner (17-0, 9 KO) locking horns with rising Argentine star Geronimo ‘El Caballero’ Vazquez (17-1, 5 KO).

April 27^th will feature a star-studded undercard, including the likes of powerful Jamaican middleweight Kemahl ‘The Hitman’ Russell (16-1, 14 KO), budding Korean star Gisu ‘Terminator’ Lee (10-4, 3 KO), undefeated Hamilton product Bradley ‘The Truth’ Wilcox (11-0, 6 KO) and 6-foot-3 southpaw Joshua ‘HellRazor’ Frazer (9-0, 6 KO).

Tickets are available now; VIP floor seats are available now via sales@unitedpromotions.ca, individual tickets will be on sale Friday, February 16^th at 12:00 p.m.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (February 15, 2024) – A fight card featuring Golden Boy’s brightest, elite fighters is what fans can expect on the undercard of Zepeda vs. Hughes, which will take place on Saturday, March 16. The 12-round IBF and WBA Lightweight World Championship Eliminator main event featuring undefeated knockout machine William “El Camarón” Zepeda (29-0, 25 KOs) of San Mateo Atenco, Mexico and English fighter and former IBO World Champion Maxi “Maximus” Hughes (26-6-2, 5 KOs) is co-promoted with DiBella Entertainment and will take place live from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and broadcast around the world on DAZN. 

Returning to fight after an explosive first-round knockout on the Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte undercard, the undefeated WBA International Lightweight Titleholder Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (16-0, 12-KOs) will defend his title against Las Vegas, Nevada’s Esteuri “El Puma” Suero (13-1, 10 KOs). The 10-round match will be featured as the co-main event. 

On the DAZN broadcast, Vancouver, Washington’s Victor “El Tornado” Morales, Jr. (19-0-1, 9 KOs) will be in a WBA Featherweight Championship Final eliminator fight against Luis “The Twist” Nunez (19-0, 13 KOs) of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. They will participate in a 10-round fight for the opportunity to fight for a world championship next. In a bad-blood rematch, Houston, Texas’ Marlen Esparza (14-1, 1 KO) will put her unified WBA, WBC, WBO and Ring Magazine Flyweight Championship titles on the line against Buenos Aires, Argentina’s Gabriela “Chucky” Alaniz (14-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round fight.

Opening the broadcast, Las Vegas, Nevada’s Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth (12-1, 9 KOs) will participate in an eight-round cruiserweight fight against Seattle, Washington’s Marquice Weston (15-2-1, 8 KOs). Opening up fight night, Eric Priest (12-0, 8 KOs) will participate in a 10-round middleweight fight against a soon to be announced opponent. 

Tickets for Zepeda vs. Hughes are priced at $162, $108, $81 and $43 (not including applicable taxes and fees.) A limited amount of Golden Boy VIP Experience tickets will also be available for purchase with exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades included. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com.

Media interested in applying for credentials can visit: https://www.emccredentials.com/zepeda_hughes. Deadline to apply is EOD Monday, March 11. 

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Zepeda vs. Hughes is a 12-round IBF and WBA Lightweight World Championship Eliminator fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions in co-promotion with DiBella Entertainment. The event will be available worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, both live and on demand.

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