Joe Cordina won a razor-thin majority decision over Edward Vazquez to retain the IBF Junior Lightweight title at Casino De Monaco in Monte Carlo.

It was a close fight with Vazquez pushing the fight on the inside. Cordina was able to land some good combinations in the nip-and-tuck battle.

Cordina, 129.9 lbs of Cardiff, WAL won by scores of 116-112 twice and 114-114 and is now 17-9. Vazquez, 128.8 lbs of Fort Worth, TX is 15-2.

Adrian Curiel shocked Sivenathi Nontshinga with a stunning second round stoppage to win the IBF Light Flyweight title.

Curiel landed a booming overhand right that sent Nontshinga down and out at 1:09.

Curiel, 107.9 lbs of Mexico City is 24-4-1 with five knockouts. Nontshinga, 107.7 lbs of Reeston, SA is 12-1.

Soueymane Cissokho won a 12-round unanimous decision over Isaias Lucero in a welterweight bout.

In round 11, Lucero was cut around his right eye.

Cissokho, 146.5 lbs of Paris won by scores of 118-109 twice and 117-110 and is 17-0. Lucero, 147 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 16-2.

In round two, Cissokho dropped Lucero with a right Hamd.

Ramla Ali avenged her only professional defeat by winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Julissa Alejandra Guzman in a super bantamweight bout.

Ali, who was stopped by Guzman in February, won by scores of 96-94 on all cards and is now 9-1. Guzman, 121.5 lbs of Ciudad, MEX is 13-3-2.

LONG BEACH, CA (November 4, 2023) – CBN Promotions is excited to announce that www.FightStars.Network will be the official live stream partner for their highly anticipated “New Blood” card, taking place tonight at the Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. Doors open for “New Blood” at 5:00 pm PT with the first fight steaming at 6:00 pm PT. Fans can cast all the live boxing action from their phones directly to their smart TV’s in high-definition picture quality.

The “New Blood” event promises an evening of electrifying professional boxing, featuring some of the top prospects in the sport. The main event will feature an 8-round welterweight bout between Louis Lopez and Salvador Briceno. With FightStars.Network as the official live stream partner, fight fans around the world can enjoy every punch, exchange, and knockout as it happens, live and in high definition.

FightStars.Network is committed to providing uninterrupted coverage of the “New Blood” card, ensuring that fans don’t miss a moment of the action. The live stream will be available on FightStars.Network’s platform, and it promises to capture the intensity and excitement of the evening.

This event is sponsored by Bud Light, HUSTLER Casino – LA’s only luxury Casino. Tequila Mandala – 100% Agave Azul, and Shoe Palace, Community comes first.

NEW YORK (November 4, 2023) – Three undefeated boxers from the Split-T Management stable will be in action tonight at The Tahoe Blue Event Center in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Undefeated middleweight Javier Martinez takes on Isaiah Wise in a eight-round bout.

Martinez of Milwaukee is 8-0-1 with two knockouts. The 28-year-old has wins over Rance Ward (4-1-1), Panchino Hill (7-0-1) and is coming off a draw with Joeshon Jones (7-0) on May 13th in Stockton, California.

Wise of Philadelphia is 11-2-2 with six knockouts. The 31-year-old has wins over Mark Daniels Jr. (3-0) and Enver Halili (10-2). Wise is coming off a six-round decision over Cameron Krael on March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia.

Martinez weighed 161.8 lbs. Wise was 160.8.

Junior welterweight Omar Rosario collides with Angel Robollar in a eight-round fight.

Rosario, 25 of Caguas, Puerto Rico is 11-0 with three knockouts. Rosario has defeated Uriel Villanueva (1-0), Wilfred Mariano (3-0), Marc Misiura (2-0), Raekwon Butler (4-1), Julio Rosa (4-0), Esteban Munoz (6-1), Bryan Rivera (4-0-1) and his last outing when he won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jan Carlos Rivera (8-1) on June 10th in New York City.

Robollar of California is 7-3 with three knockouts. The 19-year-old has wins over Carlos Ibaraa (1-0-1), Manuel Quinonez (3-0), Juan Avila Medina (5-0) and Julio Cardona (8-0). Robollar is coming off a decision win over Esteban Munoz on August 26th in Tacoma, Washington.

Rosario weighed 140 lbs. Robollar was 137.8 lbs.

6’9″ inch heavyweight Antonio Mireles takes on Skylar Lacy in a six-round fight.

Mireles of Des Moines, Iowa is 8-0 with seven knockouts. The 26-year-old has had his hand raised over Brandon Hughes (2-0), Eric Perry (5-0-1), Patrick Mailata (6-1) and his last fight, Mireles stopped Dajuan Calloway in six-rounds on August 12th in Glendale, Arizona.

Lacy of Indianapolis is 7-0 with five knockouts. The 29-year-old Lacy is coming off a fourth-round stoppage Anthony Woodson III (1-0) on July 22nd on Maumalle, Arkansas.

Mireles weighed 268.7 lbs. Lacy was 252.7.

Martinez, Rosario and Mireles are promoted by Top Rank.

All three fights can be seen live on ESPN + at 6 PM ET.

    •  Efe Ajagba 237.6 lbs vs. Joe Goodall 233.5 lbs
(Ajagba’s WBC Silver Heavyweight Title— 10 Rounds)
Judges: Tim Cheatham, Max DeLuca and Chris Flores
Referee: Tony Weeks

   •   Raymond Muratalla 134 lbs vs. Diego Torres Nunez 134.8 lbs
(Muratalla’s NABF & WBO Global Lightweight Titles — 10 Rounds)
Judges: Eric Cheek, Dave Moretti and David Sutherland
Referee: Celestino Ruiz

•    Christian Avalos 134.5 lbs vs. Estevan Partida 134.6 lbs 
 (Lightweight — 4 Rounds)

•    Henry Lebron 129.1 lbs vs. William Foster III 129.4 lbs 
 (Junior Lightweight — 10 Rounds)

•    Omar Rosario 140 lbs vs. Angel Rebollar 137.8 lbs 
 (Junior Welterweight — 8 Rounds)

•   Lindolfo Delgado 140.1 lbs vs. Luis Hernandez 140.3 lbs 
 (Junior Welterweight — 8 Rounds)

•   Brandon Moore 234.7 lbs vs. Robert Simms 238.5 lbs 
 (Heavyweight — 8 Rounds)

•    Antonio Mireles 268.7 lbs vs. Skylar Lacy 252.7 lbs 
 (Heavyweight — 6 Rounds)

•    Charlie Sheehy 134.9 lbs vs. Jesus Vasquez Jr. 134.2 lbs 
 (Lightweight — 6 Rounds)

•    Gabriel Garcia 127.8 lbs vs. Joshua Montoya 127.6 lbs 
 (Junior Lightweight — 6 Rounds)
•   Javier Martinez 161.8 lbs vs. Isaiah Wise 160.8 lbs 
 (Middleweight — 8 Rounds)

Louie Lopez 147 vs Salvador Briceno 147

Eros Correa 120.8 vs Robin Ellis 116.2

Alejandro Luis Silva 157.3 vs Janer Gonzalez 160.5

Nelson Oliva 159.9 vs Dario Guerrero-Meneses 159

Abel Mejia 137.6 vs Leslie Summers 138.3

Christopher Gonzalez 146.3 vs Jose Mejia 145

Anthony Saldivar 155 vs Manuel Moreira 154.5

“New Blood” takes place at Infinite Reality Studios, formerly know as Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The venue is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810, easily accessible from the 405, the 710 and 91 freeways, just a few miles from the Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly know as the StubHub Center.

Doors open for “New Blood” at 5:00 pm PT with the first fight starting at 6:00 pm PT. Televised fights on FOX Deportes will start at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced $50, $75, $100, $150 (Plus applicable fees), are available for purchase now by calling 800-283-8699, by text at 702-591-1638, or online at

www.cbnpromotions.com. Infinite Reality Studios is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810.

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Noel Mikaelian 196.6 – Ilunga Junior Makabu 197.8

(WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE)

Jonathan Guidry 273 – Jesus Escalera 254

(WBC FECARBOX AND NABA GOLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLES)

Trevor Bryan 264 – Cassius Chaney 257

(WBA Continental North America Heavyweight Title)

Alexander Castro 159 – Hector Bobadilla 152

Isiah Hart 161 – Cory Caad 165

Isaiah Efrain  Riquelmy 140.8 – Rondale Hubbert 142.8

Promoted by Don King Productions

Venue: Casino Miami Jai Alai

1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Live on FITE.TV, Donking.com and ITUBE247.com

10 x 2 mins vacant WBA International Super-Bantamweight Title
JULISSA ALEJANDRA GUZMAN 121.5 lbs v RAMLA ALI 121.8 lbs
(Ciudad Obregon, Mexico)                              (Mogadishu, Somalia)

followed by

12 x 3 mins WBC Silver Welterweight Title
SOULEYMANE CISSOKHO 146.6 lbs v ISAIAS LUCERO 147 lbs
(Paris, France)                                         (Tijuana, Mexico)

followed by

12 x 3 mins IBF Light-Flyweight World Title
SIVENATHI NONTSHINGA 107.7 lbs v ADRIAN CURIEL DOMINGUEZ 107.9 lbs
(Reeston, South Africa)                        (Mexico City, Mexico)

followed by

12 x 3 mins IBF Super-Featherweight World Title
JOE CORDINA 129.9 lbs v EDWARD VAZQUEZ 128.8 lbs
(Cardiff, Wales)                   (Fort Worth, USA)

London, England, Friday 3rd November 2023: GBM Sports, the new promotional force in boxing, and national broadcaster talkSPORT today announced a multi-fight agreement that will see talkSPORT’s boxing YouTube channel live stream GBM Sports’ Championship boxing events.

The first event will be broadcast in early 2024 starting in Sheffield, followed by further regular shows in key cities around the country where GBM Sports will be breaking new ground.

GBM Sports has seen a remarkable pace of growth since its inception in 2022 with its debut event at the Magna Centre in Rotherham. Five further sold-out shows followed and each has been highly acclaimed for its innovative in-arena production, top quality fights and dynamic atmosphere.

The last show in early October was the inaugural event to be held at the stunning brand new Canon Medical Arena – the new home of the Sheffield Sharks and Hatters basketball teams – and was GBM Sports’ biggest and most impressive event yet.

talkSPORT partnered with GBM Sports for the event and live-streamed an exciting night of action that saw Emma Dolan defend her Commonwealth Super-Flyweight title against Nicola Hopewell in a pulsating fight, plus GBM Sports’ roster of top prospects including Nohman Hussain, Naphtali Nembhard, Faraqat Ali and Joe Hayden all record wins.  

New star signing, six-time National Champion, MyKyle Ahmed, jointly-managed with former Two-Time World Champion Billy Joe Saunders, was also announced on the night and will soon make his long awaited pro-debut on a GBM Sports show.

Following a hugely successful night and building upon that initial broadcast partnership, GBM Sports and talkSPORT have taken it a step further to consolidate a longer term deal.

Izzy Asif, CEO of GBM Sports, says, “I’m absolutely thrilled to agree this deal with talkSPORT for our events to be live streamed on its boxing YouTube channel. talkSPORT is the world’s largest sports radio network and the coverage and content dedicated to boxing on digital, social and online is immense, so our boxers will benefit massively from this. For GBM Sports, this is a landmark moment for the brand, team, and boxers, and we can’t wait to get going on the first event. We’ve got some really great events, fights and ideas that will take GBM Sports to the next level.”

Jamie Sanderson, Director of Video and Social Media at talkSPORT, comments: “This a landmark deal for talkSPORT, demonstrating we’re more than just a radio station; we’re truly a sports network, with live sport broadcast across our channels. Our boxing YouTube channel is innovating the way the sport is covered digitally. We’ve had a month of unprecedented growth in October, with die-hard sports fans knowing exactly where to come for a slice of the action. Through this partnership with GBM sports, we’re proving we really are the home of boxing.”

Wasserman Boxing is delighted to announce the long-term promotional signing of unbeaten super middleweight star Lerrone Richards. 

A former British, Commonwealth, European and IBO champion, Richards has joined forces with global promoters Wasserman Boxing to take his career to the next level. 

The 31-year-old is the sleeping giant in the 168lbs division and will kick-start his pursuit of the leading contenders by boxing in Brighton, next Friday night, on Channel 5, as part of the huge homecoming night for Harlem Eubank. 

Richards, known as Sniper The Boss, is laser focused on securing a spot as a mandatory challenger for one of the super middleweight world titles and says working with revered coach Grant Smith in Sheffield will see him add “more spice” to his performances. 

Lerrone Richards said: “Both Kalle and Nisse Sauerland have a lot of experience at the highest level, and they are going to guide my career towards world titles. 

“I’ve won the British, Commonwealth, European and IBO titles, so I’ve made all of the right steps, and now is the time to push on, and get into a mandatory challenger position.” 

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman Boxing, said: “Don’t sleep on Lerrone Richards because this is a man on a mission to win the world super middleweight title. 

“Lerrone is slick, skillful and a proven champion with a resume that instantly marks him out as one of the leading contenders in the world. 

“And so, Wasserman Boxing is thrilled to be given the opportunity to guide his career from this point and to help deliver that world title shot for one of British boxing’s most accomplished fighters.” 

Richards, who had 91 bouts as an amateur and represented Great Britain, England and Ghana in the vested code, is excited about returning to action, in front of the nation on Channel 5. 

Richards added: “It is time for The Sniper to be back and you are going to see more spice in what I’m doing and a lot more flavour. 

“I’m not going to deviate from what I’ve been doing, as it’s got me to this point, but there are still gears for me to go through. 

“Channel 5 is my platform now and this is my chance to show my skills and bring big fights to a huge audience on free-to-air TV.” 

UNCASVILLE, CT – The 17th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony takes place on Saturday, November 18th at Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom.   

The ceremony recognizes the key achievements and significant contributions of Connecticut natives to the “Sweet Science”.  The 2023 inductees include accomplished pugilists Matt Remillard, Tony Grano, Tarvis Simms, and Shelly Vincent, noted journalist Mark Allen Baker and Banner Promotions CEO and founder, Arthur “Artie” Pelullo.       

Tickets are priced at $115 plus applicable fees and can be purchased at Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
2023 CBHOF HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BIOS:

TONY GRANO:  A graduate of RHAM High in Hebron, Grano exceeded expectations when he launched his pro career in 2005 as a heavyweight prospect. The Hartford native raced to a 15-1-1 start before being matched against the highly regarded Travis Kauffman, who was 18-0 and heavily favored to defeat Grano. In a bout televised worldwide on HBO, Grano scored a stunning fourth round stoppage. The fight was named the 2009 Heavyweight Fight of the Year by Ringside Magazine. Victories over Brian Minto and DaVarryl Williamson earned Grano the NABF heavyweight title in 2012. Known as the “Hebron Hammer,” Grano finished his career at the age of 42 with a record of 20-3-1 with 16 knockouts.

MATT REMILLARD: A two-time Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Pro Fighter of the Year, “Sharp Shooter” was also a two-time Everlast Under-19 National Amateur champion.  Under the tutelage of another CBHOF member, Paul Cichon, the Manchester native blew through his early competition, compiling a record of 23-0 with 13 knockouts while picking up the NABF and NABO featherweight titles along the way.  This set up an HBO-televised battle of undefeated contenders against a then 24-0 Mikey Garcia that is increasingly rare in boxing.  After a close first few rounds, Remillard was ultimately stopped in round ten in a gutsy performance.  It turned out to be the only loss of Remillard’s career, as he won his last four fights and finished with a pro record of 27-1 with 15 knockouts.

TARVIS SIMMS:  A Norwalk native from a fighting family, Simms and his twin brother Travis were middleweight terrors in the early 2000s.  Nicknamed after middleweight great Marvin Hagler, “Marvelous” Tarvis Simms finished his pro career with a superlative 27-1-1 record after a successful amateur career.  Simms went on a terrific run as a pro, notching notable victories over former world title challenger Carlos Bojorquez and former WBA Super Welterweight champion Carl Daniels before capturing the WBF All-American middleweight title in 2008 against Delray Raines in Bridgeport.  The win set him up for an NABO super middleweight title shot against the 28-1 Allan Green. Simms was game, but Green won a hard-fought decision over ten rounds. It was the only loss of Simms’ pro career.

SHELLEY VINCENT:  A native of New London, “Shelito’s Way” made Providence her boxing base for what turned out to be a spectacular career in the featherweight division.  Vincent began her pro career in 2011, and it took her only three years to earn a title shot.  Shelley made the most of it, winning a majority decision over Jackie Trivilino to capture the Universal Boxing Federation world super bantamweight championship in 2014.  A few months later, Vincent added the IBA super bantamweight crown against Christina Ruiz. Known for her crowd-pleasing style, Vincent lost a close majority decision to a 17-0 Heather Hardy in a WBC International featherweight title bout in 2016.  The pair would meet again with a vacant title on the line at Madison Square Garden two years later.  This time, a 21-0 Hardy won a unanimous decision to capture the vacant WBO featherweight title.  Those were the only losses in Vincent’s pro career, which ended with a 27-2 record.

MARK ALLEN BAKER: One of the most accomplished boxing journalists in the world, Baker devoted much of his life to chronicling many notable moments in the sport of boxing. His published works range from “Willie Pep, a Biography of the 20th Century’s Greatest Featherweight,’’ to “The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937.’’ Baker’s book “Connecticut Boxing, The Fights, The Fighters, and the Fight game” was No. 1 on Amazon’s list of hot new releases in 2021.  An author of over 25 books about American culture, history, and sports, Baker splits his time between New England and Florida, and is currently a member of the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.

ARTHUR PELULLO:  Pelullo began Banner Promotions in 1988, and unlike many promotional firms that put on a few shows and are never heard from again, Banner Promotions promoted more than 200 shows over the past 35 years.  Many of those memorable cards took place in Connecticut and were televised globally on a variety of networks, including FOX, HBO and Showtime.  A Philadelphia native and member of the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame, Pelullo’s list of world champions include such notables as Ricky Hatton, Diego Corrales, and Acelino Freitas.

For more information about CES Boxing, visit CES Fights and follow us on Facebook, Instagramand Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast.  Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III” and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.

El Paso, Texas (November 2, 2023) — Weights for Friday night’s King’s Promotions card from the Coliseum in El Paso, Texas.

Jorge Tovar 164 – Marcelo Fabian Bzowski 162.5

Amy Salinas 110 – Ashley Sciscente 111.5

Stephanie Han 134 – Simone Da Silva 137

Brittany Sims 119 – Noemi Bosques 117

Victor Aranda 153.5 – Brendon Giaude 154

Josh Hatch 154 – Shadi Shawareb 153

Promoter: King’s Promotions

Venue: El Paso County Coliseum

1st Bell: 7 PM CT

Stream: BXNGTV.com (Unified World Flyweight champion Marlen Esparza Part of broadcast team)

Tickets are $35, $50, $100 and $125 and can be purchased at the following link:

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:
 
“Welcome to Monaco and it feels so good to be back with our friends at SBM and Casino de Monte Carlo ahead of a huge night of World championship boxing, a double-header of World championship action live from Monaco on DAZN around the world.
 
“It’s been four years since we graced this venue, a unique environment for boxing.
 
“The main event, in my opinion, the best 130-pounder in the world, Joe Cordina will defend his IBF title against Edward Vazquez, a tough fight for Joe as he looks to unify the division in 2024 and Sivenathi Nontshinga defends his IBF strap against Adrian Curiel Dominguez in our other World title bout and he’s one of the most exciting fighters in the world after a couple of incredible fights, one in his native South Africa and a fight of the year contender in Mexico.
 
“We believe Souleymane Cissokho is France’s next World champion and he’s in a good fight with Isaias Lucero, and for me, one of the fights of the night, Ramla Ali will attempt to overcome the defeat she suffered to Julissa Guzman in a fantastic female fight on the card.”
 
Joe Cordina:
 
“It’s been four years since I boxed here last and it’s a special place that has a special place in my heart.
 
“He’s a good fighter, I’ve never once disrespected him. I’m taking this very seriously, don’t worry about that. I saw in an interview that I am taking him lightly, trust me, I’ve never taken a journeyman lightly never mind a world title fight. This is a fight that can potentially set up my future and my kids’ future. I’ve got three kids to look after so every time it gets tough, I think of my kids. Without me winning on Saturday, those big fights aren’t going to be there for me, so I’ll do everything possible to get the win.
 
“He’s going to bring it because it’s a big opportunity for him. He’s a good fighter, I watched the fight against Ford, and I thought he should have had it, so he’s going to bring the heat but I am ready to match it. 
 
“People said I didn’t have power, I knocked out Ogawa. Then they said I can only look pretty, and I showed I can dig down against Rakhimov. If you come into the gym and see how I train and spar, I do that on the daily, but the Rakhimov fight is the only one that I’ve had to get out of first gear. So, me saying you have to be special to beat me, it’s not being cocky, I believe in my ability. I’ve done it time after time as a pro and all through my 180 amateur fights, I’ve beaten some great, great fighters that have won Olympic and World medals. It’s not a fluke, I am the real deal.
 
“I’m hoping Michael will give me a few more tickets to get my fans in! I told them not to book until I found out the deal with the tickets, but they booked anyway. They have come over anyway and they’ll be in the Irish bar waiting for me to get out, but first and foremost I’ve got to get the job done on Saturday. I know he’s going to put it all on the line, and I am ready to do the same too.”
 
Edward Vazquez:
 
“I’m thankful to Matchroom and Lou DiBella for this opportunity, I feel like everyone has their time and this is my time. I’m here for a reason, I’m blessed to be here, and I am prepared. If you have looked at my career, I’ve been the challenger every time and I’ve come out on top, except from that bullshit call, you know what I am talking about (split decision loss to Raymond Ford, February 2022). I’m here to pull the upset and ready to handover a Texas ass-whooping and do what we do.
 
“I hope he is overlooking me. I don’t care how he is looking at it, I just want him to be 100 per cent ready, I don’t want to hear any excuses. Every time I beat these guys that I am supposed to lose to, there’s always some bullshit excuse that comes out, like training camp was bad, my coach was bad, weigh-cut was bad, something like that. I don’t want to hear any of that; I’m 100 per cent ready, we had all the time to get ready for the fight so come Saturday night, we’ll see who the best man is.
 
“I just have to do me, listen to my coach and my team and stick to the game plan. He’s got a lot of great attributes, but he’s never been in there with someone like me and he’s going to find out.”
 
Sivenathi Nontshinga:
 
“Thank you for granting me this opportunity to fight here, I’m looking forward to the fight, I’ve been working hard with my team, and I am glad to be here. I believe it takes a special person to achieve such greatness.
 
“I am going to get inside the ring and do what I know, nothing more, nothing less. I expect a good clean fight, I am used to big stages now and the ability I have to get inside the ring and do the job, it makes me a special person and I want to give the people of Monaco a great fight like I did in Mexico.”
 
Adrian Curiel Dominguez:
 
“I am completely committed to getting this victory and taking the belt home to Mexico. I saw the Rocky Hernandez fight and I think it shows the hunger that we’ve got, I need to almost die to win this belt and he needs to be prepared to do the same if he wants to get the victory, but it will be me that gets it.”
 
Souleymane Cissokho
 
“I feel like I am at home fighting in Monaco, we’ve had a very good camp, working very hard and I can’t wait to get back in the ring on Saturday night.
 
“We are looking for those big title fights, so Isaias is a good fight for me, we know that Mexican fighters are very tough, so I can’t wait to share the ring with him and then move forward for World titles.”
 
Isaias Lucero:
 
“There’s lots of hunger to get the win. I’m really enjoying this experience so I want to go through and get the victory. I understand that it will be difficult because I am facing someone with great amateur pedigree, but I want to do my best.”
 
Julissa Guzman:
 
“It’s great to have another opportunity for a big fight but it’s different this time as I am defending what is mine. I am no longer the challenger, and this is going to make it even more difficult for Ramla, as I know you are going to run, and I am ready to fly at you in the ring. I am going to make good on my promise to knock you out. 
 
“I have to come through Saturday but as I have said before, the decision to take this rematch will go in my favour and after this fight, I want to face the best in the division because I want to be the best.”
 
Ramla Ali:
 
“It is a huge fight for me. A lot of people are saying to me ‘why are you jumping straight into this rematch?’ I was speaking to Steve Bunce earlier who was giving me props for it, but with me, my whole life has been riddled with challenges, as everyone knows my backstory has been talked about. I’ve had challenges in my personal life and my sporting life, and you have to accept those challenges. I was telling Steve; I was watching a Baseball movie and there was a quote that said ‘never let the fear of striking out keep you from plating the game’. So, you can never let fear keep you from doing what you want to do and from achieving your dreams and goals.
 
“All fights I have had in my opinion have been tough. I have trained equally as hard for my pro debut as I did for this camp. So, I consider every person in front of me as a challenge. I always try to stay disciplined; I like to get involved and have a bit of a tear-up, who doesn’t? Why do we box in the first place? But it is about staying disciplined, sticking to the game plan, listening to Manny Robles as I’ve probably given him more grey hairs in this camp than I have ever done. I know from that; it will be a great day on Saturday.”
 
Michael Wittstock:
 
“To put on an event like this in a venue like this is not easy, and I want to thank the casino for everything they do for us. They have done us proud. In 2013, Prince Albert gave us his blessing and backing to start boxing here, and it was triple G, Gennadiy Golovkin that kickstarted his career here then, came back to fight Martin Murray in a World title fight and then went to America to become a legend and a household name. Gennadiy is in constant contact with me, and his heart is deeply involved in Monaco, he loves the place.
 
“Eddie comes from a family that has been in boxing for many years with his father Barry, and what I like about Matchroom is they have a young team and are the biggest and best promoters in the world. 
 
“Monaco has one thing that it’s really good at and that’s building bridges between other nations and other people. I think that boxing has latched onto that and looking at the bill this weekend, you will see part of that. We’ve come a long way with boxing in Monaco, we’ve had a lot of support from people that have helped us. Eddie, thank you and Frank Smith for all you have done, it’s a privilege to deal with guys and on behalf of Prince Albert, I wish all the boxers the best of luck and to enjoy your time here.”
 
Rudy Tarditi:
 
“It’s very important for us to receive an event like this, for the image of SBM and the casino in the world, so we are very happy to welcome you.”
 
Laurent Puons:
 
“It’s a great pleasure to see Matchroom back in Monaco. On Saturday night you will have the opportunity to attend an amazing boxing event with four title fights, eight high-level and powerful boxers. Believe me on Saturday night, Monaco will be the worldwide capital of boxing – so ‘bonne chance’ to all the boxers, may the best win.”

LAKE TAHOE, Nevada (Nov. 2, 2023) — Nigerian contender Efe Ajagba (18-1, 13 KOs) is set to face upset-minded Australian Joe Goodall (10-1-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight attraction this Saturday, Nov. 4 at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Ajagba and Goodall fought as amateurs, with Goodall earning a decision in the semifinals of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Nearly 10 years later, the two are ready to settle the score in a fight that could propel the winner towards an eventual title opportunity.

In the 10-round lightweight co-feature, Raymond “Danger” Muratalla (18-0, 15 KOs) takes on unbeaten Mexican banger Diego Torres (18-0, 17 KOs).

Ajagba-Goodall and Muratalla-Torres headline a loaded bill streaming live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

The ESPN+-streamed action includes the Top Rank debut of heavyweight Brandon Moore (12-0, 8 KOs), who takes on Robert Simms (12-3-1, 3 KOs) in an eight-round fight, as well as a junior lightweight showdown between unbeaten standouts Henry Lebron (18-0, 10 KOs) and William Foster III (16-0, 10 KOs)

The undercard will also feature an all-Mexico junior welterweight showdown between rising unbeaten contender Lindolfo Delgado (18-0, 13 KOs) and Luis Hernandez (23-3, 20 KOs) and a home region appearance by Carson city-born lightweight Christian Avalos (0-1-2), who faces Estevan Partida (1-1-1) in a four-rounder.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with DiBella Entertainment, tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

At Thursday’s press conference, this is what the fighters had to say.

Efe Ajagba

“The ‘Silent Roller’ is my nickname, so I’m going to come out as a beast in the fight. I’m silent outside, but in the ring, I’m a different guy.”

“This fight means a lot to me. For me, this fight is going to get me closer to a world title fight. So, after this fight, we’ll see where we go from there.”

“We sparred each other a long time ago. And I lost to him in the Commonwealth Games in 2014. So, that’s the guy I lost to. This fight will be a rematch for me. This fight means a lot to me because of that loss.”

“I’m going to come as beast in the ring. I’m going to come with everything, the training, the sparring, everything I did. I’ve been knocking people out in sparring. I’m going to put all of that in the fight.”

Joe Goodall

“This is a big clash Saturday night. Efe Ajagba is a tough fighter. I believe I’m up there with the top fighters in the world. It’s no secret that with the WBC Silver title on the line, the winner may get a world title shot. Being the winner of this means everything to me.”

“Without giving away too much, his only loss was to Frank Sanchez. I watched that fight. Frank’s movement was pretty good in that fight. I don’t want to say that I’ll copy him, but there are some things in that fight that I can implement. But once again, we’ve sparred before. We know each other well. So, it’s about executing the plan on fight night.”

Raymond Muratalla

“It’s a huge opportunity for me. Come Saturday night, I’m going to show out again, and it’s going to get me close to that title shot that I’ve been wanting.”

“It’s going to be another great performance. Every fight I’m learning and learning and working on my craft. Come Saturday night, it’s going to be another hell of a show, and it’s going to be a great night for me.”

“Hopefully, this gets me to a title fight. That’s what I want. That’s what I’ve been wanting. Hopefully, a victory on Saturday night gets me closer and closer.”

Diego Torres

“I feel very happy. I’m very motivated because this is my first fight on a card like this as a co-main event fighter. I’m very excited, and I’m very eager to step into the ring.”

“I want people to get to know Diego ‘Azabache’ Torres. This is my coming out party. I came to do an excellent job. We had a very good camp, and I’m very ready for the fight.”

“I took this fight because I know that Raymond is a very good fighter. I like challenges, and I want a career that people will remember. I’m a courageous person, and I’m ready. I like challenges. And to be a world champion, I have to face the best, and Raymond is one of the best. So, he is in my path to a world title shot.”

Brandon Moore 

“This is exciting because I’m with Top Rank now. It feels like I’m in the NBA right now. I get to walk around, and people ask me who I am. For the first time, I got to meet all the people behind the scenes. It’s really fun.”

“In 12 or 24 months, I want to be fighting the big fights. Top Rank has all the heavyweights. There are heavyweights on this card. So, I’ve got these next 12 or 24 months, and I see myself fighting for a world title. I’m going to be winning a world title, honestly.” 

Christian Avalos 

“I feel great. This is surreal for me. It’s really exciting. This is my fourth pro bout, and I’ve been wanting to fight in my hometown in front of my friends, family and supporters. It’s just up the road, so it’s nothing new to me. It’s just another day.”

Saturday, November 4

ESPN+ (6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT)
 

Efe Ajagba vs. Joe Goodall, 10 rounds, Ajagba’s WBC Silver Heavyweight Title

Raymond Muratalla vs. Diego Torres, 10 rounds, Muratalla’s NABF & WBO Global Lightweight Titles 

Christian Avalos vs. Estevan Partida, 4 rounds, lightweight 

Javier Martinez vs. Isaiah Wise, 8 rounds, middleweight 

Ahead of Saturday’s monumental event, the world’s greatest promoter Don King addressed assembled media along with the boxers from the highly anticipated main card.

The “Only in America 92 Celebration” card will have three co-feature title fights headlined by the 12-round battle for the WBC Cruiserweight vacant title as the number one ranked fighter, Noel Mikaelian (26-2, 11 KOs) of Miami, FL via Armenia taking on the number two ranked fighter and former champion Ilunga Makabu (29-3, 25 KOs) from Johannesburg, South Africa via the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Makabu, who lost his title to Badou Jack as he was stopped in the 12^th round, is hoping to regain his belt after Badou Jack relinquished the title.

The other tri-feature bout will spotlight two heavyweight champions putting their respective belts on the line. The NABA Gold Heavyweight Champion Jonathan Guidry (19-1-2, 11 KOs) of Dulac, LA will tangle with the undefeated FECARBOX Heavyweight Champion Jesus Escalera (19-0, 19 KOs) of Riverview, FL via Puerto Rico.

The WBA Continental North America Heavyweight Championship will feature the former WBA champion Trevor Bryan (22-1, 15 KOs) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL via New York taking on challenger Cassius Chaney (22-1, 15 KOs) of New London, CT.

Tickets, priced from $50, are on sale and can be purchased at www.playcasinomiami.com for the Nov. 4^th and the Dec. 2^nd cards.  Ringside tables are $3000. next level tables $2500, ringside seats $750 and side seats are $200 and $100. General Admission tickets at $50.

Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the action will begin at 7 p.m.

Don King:

“I’m very thankful to be here because we are taking boxing back to the people. It’s going to be a November and December to remember, and we are kicking it off with this great card we have this Saturday.”

“The best man wins, and everyone who is fighting must be fighting for themselves. That is what we are dealing with here on this celebration of a night. The best of the best.”

On Makabu, who’s not in attendance today due to Visa issues but expected to arrive tomorrow – “More rumors than Al Capone.”

“Jonathan Guidry being the champion that he is will be taking on Puerto Rico’s Jesus Escalera. Escalera is the man of the people, and this will be a great title match between two of the best heavyweights in the world. Anything can happen on this card; these guys will just go in there and fight as soon as that bell rings.”

“Another title fight will be one that includes quite bit of controversy. Trevor Bryan will be attempting to recapture his once held (WBA Heavyweight) title by going out there and winning. He will be taking on a young man in Cassius Chaney. This man’s name made me very interested as he shares the name with the man that brought me into the sport, Cassius Clay. Cassius Clay was a brave man who went to prison because he did not go to battle in a war he did not believe in. I have never seen Chaney fight, but his record speaks for itself, and he will be taking on The Dream, and someone will have a nightmare.”

Noel Mikaelian vs. Ilunga Makabu

WBC Cruiserweight Championship

Noel Mikaelian:

“First of all, thank you for the attendance and thank you Don for the words. I am ready to fight for the most prestigious title this Saturday. Tune in at FiteTV.com and DonKing.com. Thank you, Don, for putting together another great show. The best promoter in the world. Only in America!”

“I wanted to fight Makabu for a longtime, he’s a great southpaw but my fight IQ allows me to adapt to anyone in the ring.”

On Makabu’s absence “I don’t care that he is not here (today). If he is not in the ring on Saturday, then I will be very disappointed.”

Jonathan Guidry vs. Jesus Escalera

WBC FECARBOX & NABA Gold Heavyweight Championship

Jonathan Guidry:

“I am really honored to be on another Don King show. I do not have much to say but I am very prepared for this fight, and I believe we will have the best fight of the night. Sparks will fly.”

Jesus Escalera:

“Thank you very much to Don King and team Guidry for giving me this shot. A lot of fighters turned me down, but he is a true champion and stepped up and it is a complete honor. My uncle fought in in the same venue (Casino Miami Jai-Alai) 40 years ago for Don King. To fight in same venue as my uncle is an honor. I plan to make my home country of Puerto Rico proud. This will be the best fight of the night and Saturday will answer a lot of questions people have about us.”

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*Escalera’s uncle is former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion and 2023 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Alfredo Escalera. He successfully defended his title 10 times before losing to future International Boxing Hall of Famer Alexis Arguello in 1978.

“Guidry’s IQ in boxing is high. I think he said his gameplan is to take me to the later rounds and drown me. That’s a great gameplan. There’s a reason I haven’t been outside of the fourth round. But if he comes forward, we will see what happens. This is the heavyweight division; it only takes one punch. He’s a true fighting champion who stays active so I will be prepared.”

“Don King is keeping the sport of boxing alive, and I will put on a great performance come Saturday night.”

Trevor Bryan vs. Cassius Chaney

WBA Continental North America Heavyweight Championship

Trevor Bryan:

“I am happy to be back on the stage with Don King. This is going to be a great show. Everyone is claiming to have the best fight but myself and Cassius Chaney have a lot to prove so I believe we will take that title. I am a former champion, so I have a lot to still prove. Nothing against Chaney but I need to go in there and take care of business.”

Cassius Chaney:

“I’m excited and mad at the same time. I want to say thank God for allowing be in this position. Thank you to Don for giving me the opportunity to be on this card. I am looking forward to this. Thank you for Trevor’s team for accepting this fight because I’ve been training constantly. My team and I have been patient and working hard and I am now in a good space. I’m looking forward to Saturday to put on a great show.”

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (November 2, 2023): Undefeated knockout sensation Vergil Ortiz, Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) of Grand Prairie, Texas will make his grand return to the ring in a new division against Accra, Ghana’s Fredrick “General Okunka” Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs). The super welterweight fight is scheduled for 12-rounds and is set to take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on January 6, 2024. The exclusive fight night will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN. 

Tickets for Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson go on sale Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. PT and are priced at $200, $150, $100 and $50 plus applicable 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 AXS.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com. 

With a 100-percent knockout ratio, Vergil Ortiz, Jr. is ready to conquer the super welterweight division. He was last seen in August of 2022 in an entertaining fight in front of a hometown Texan crowd against Michael McKinson that added rounds to his boxing portfolio and a seventh-round KO. The 25-year-old has had an exciting career since his 2016 debut, knocking out contenders like Antonio “Relentless” Orozco, Brad “King” Solomon, and Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker.

“Headlining my first card in Las Vegas after over a year of inactivity is just what I needed,” said Vergil Ortiz Jr. “I am very motivated to put on a great show like I always do, and to show everyone that I’m still here.”

Born in Accra, Ghana, Fredrick Lawson has proven he can rise up as the underdog and is resilient to power through the toughest opponents. He was last seen in April 2023 on the DAZN undercard of Zepeda vs. Arboleda against Estevan Villalobos, who he was able to defeat via unanimous decision. Training out of Chicago, Illinois, he has secured a handful of regional titles throughout his career, including the IBF International Welterweight Title and the WBC International Silver Welterweight Title. 

“I treasure this great opportunity that Golden Boy presented me with, and as much as I respect Vergil Ortiz, this Ghanaian Warrior will get his hand raised on January 6,” said Fredrick Lawson. “I look forward to fighting on DAZN again, now the premier outlet for boxing throughout the world. Thank you to Oscar De La Hoya and my manager Jacob Zwennes for making this great fight. Boxing fans will really like this fight because both Ortiz and I are action fighters.”

“Vergil is ready to come back stronger than ever to become a world champion in this sport,” said Golden Boy Promotions Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “He’s got the heart and dedication, and is on a mission to be a world title holder. I know he will make a statement in this new division against the powerful Ghanaian warrior Fredrick Lawson. Golden Boy will be starting 2024 with a bang, and we’re proud to have Vergil launch our action-packed boxing schedule for the year.” 

“It’s great to have Vergil fighting again on DAZN,” said Jared Kass, SVP North America. “Vergil is an outstanding talent and a danger to anyone in the super welterweight division. 2024 promises to be another huge year for the platform and I can’t wait to see Vergil kick it all off January 6, only on DAZN.”

Information on the undercard will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Media interested in applying for a credential can apply by clicking HERE. Media credential applications are due by EOD, January 3, 2024. 

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Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The fight will take place on Saturday, January 6 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com and DAZN.com. Follow on Twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing and @DAZNBoxing. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoy and https://www.facebook.com/DAZN. Follow on Instagram @GoldenBoy and @DAZNBoxing. Follow the conversation using #OrtizLawson

About AEG Presents

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Blackpink, Kenny Chesney, Celine Dion, Elton John, Karol G, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

About The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Exclusively booked and managed by AEG Presents, The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is a premier live entertainment venue featuring the most highly-regarded talents in music and comedy. Formerly The Joint, the venue has hosted some of the top names in entertainment across countless genres since its inception, including iconic acts such as Paul McCartney, Bert Kreischer, Blink-182, Drake, Guns N’ Roses, Imagine Dragons, Journey, Karol G, Kenny Chesney, The Killers, Machine Gun Kelly, Nine Inch Nails, Prince, Rex Orange County, Santana, The 1975, and countless others.

The Theater provides an immersive setting for guests to experience both legendary and groundbreaking artists on a variety of levels, from intimate performances with 1,800 guests to large-scale, full-capacity experiences with 4,600 guests. Setting the bar for the most luxury in-venue concert experience, The Theater offers exclusive VIP offerings, including luxury private suites tended by dedicated VIP hosts, top-shelf spirits, a private expedited entry, in-venue merchandise delivery, custom swag, VIP social lounges and more, guaranteed to give guests an unparalleled live entertainment and VIP experience at every touchpoint. To learn more about the venue’s VIP service or to book, please email TheTheaterVIP@aegpresents.com. For tickets or more information on The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, visit virginhotelslv.com/venue/the-theater.

LONG BEACH, CA (November 2, 2023) – After a long layoff, welterweight Salvador Briceno (17-7, 11 KOs), is ready to step back in the ring to face Louis Lopez (14-2-1, 5 KOs). The 8-round bout will headline CBN Promotions’ “New Blood” card at the Infinite Reality Studios, formerly Thunder Studios, in Long Beach, California, on November 4, 2023. Briceno is ready to upset Lopez and prove he’s still relevant in the welterweight division.  

“New Blood” will broadcast live in Spanish on FOX Deportes, and the entire card will stream live on, www.FightStars.Network?. In addition, fans will be able to see the fights tape delayed on Estrella TV.

Here is what Briceno had to say about his recent training camp, his matchup with Lopez, fighting in the main event on FOX Deportes, and more.

On his recent training camp:

“I’ve been working on hard over the past year, event thought I didn’t have anything lined up, but now that I have a fight scheduled, I took my training to another level. I’m in tremendous shape and I believe people will be impressed with my performance.”

On his matchup with Louis Lopez:

“I know Lopez always comes to fight, so I’m expecting a very tough fight. I’ve been in the ring with fighters that I believe are better than him so I think my experience will be a deciding factor with me coming out victorious. I have every intention to bring the fight to him so everyone watching can expect to see some fireworks.”

On fighting in main event on FOX Deportes:

“Fighting in the main event on FOX Deportes will be a great opportunity for me to get back into a big fight. A win will put me in a great position. All my people back home will get a chance to see me fight, so I’m very grateful for that.”

On returning to the ring after a long layoff:

“It’s been tough getting me fights, so I had to really rethink if I wanted to stay in boxing. I know I have a lot of fights left in me, so I kept training hoping for another chance to fight. Now that I’m scheduled to fight, I’m going to make the best of this opportunity.”

Doors open for “New Blood” at 5:00 pm PT with the first fight starting at 6:00 pm PT. Televised fights on FOX Deportes will start at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced $50, $75, $100, $150 (Plus applicable fees), are available for purchase now by calling 800-283-8699, by text at 702-591-1638, or online at

 www.cbnpromotions.com. Infinite Reality Studios is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810.

This event is sponsored by Bud Light, HUSTLER Casino – LA’s only luxury Casino. Tequila Mandala – 100% Agave Azul, and Shoe Palace, Community comes first.

Josh Kelly fights in front of his home fans for the first time as a professional when he faces Roarke Knapp in Sunderland on December 16. 

Shown live exclusively on DAZN worldwide, Kelly headlines the Wasserman Boxing show against the power-punching South African at the Beacon of Light, with both men daring to put their world title ambitions on the line. 

Kelly has boxed all over the world but will walk to the ring in his hometown for the first time since 2012, when he was a rising amateur, on the path towards international titles and Olympic qualification. 

‘Pretty Boy’ is now one of the world’s leading contenders in the super welterweight division and his return home, which is set in the shadow of the famous Stadium of Light, promises to be an emotionally charged evening. 

But Johannesburg’s Knapp also has strong ties to the city and says, like Kelly, he is a lifelong supporter of Sunderland AFC, thanks to his father and grandparents who were born in the city. 

Josh Kelly said: “I’m so excited to be boxing back home, in Sunderland, for the first time as a professional. 

I can’t wait to put on a show and get dancing under those lights on December 16th, with the support of my city behind me.” 

Roarke Knapp said: “This is my time to step it up, I belong with the best in the world and so what better way to cement my legacy and introduce myself to the world, than in the UK. 

“Kelly is a sublime talent, we’ve both got brilliant styles and it’s going to be great to mix it up and see who the better man on the night is. 

“I spent my formative years in the UK, I still have family there and my Dad was born and bred in the Sunderland, so the blood that flows through these veins is also from Sunderland and I am a Sunderland fan through and through.”  

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman Boxing, said: “December 16 is the most important night of Josh Kelly’s career and so making sure he has the backing of his home fans, was vital. 

“I was stunned to learn that he’s not boxed in the great sporting city of Sunderland since he was an amateur, 11 years ago, so for everyone involved this is going to be a special homecoming. 

“Josh is one of British boxing’s most gifted fighters and now that he is entering his prime, he is ready for all-comers.  Knapp is the type of big-punching fighter that a lot of Josh’s rivals would have avoided like the plague, but not our man.  To prove he is the best in the division, he’s prepared to take on anyone.” 

“Another great fight to add to our best-in-class autumn schedule” said Alfie Sharman VP, DAZN.  

“Josh Kelly has all the tools to become a World Champion and on the 16th December, he takes a step closer to fulfilling that potential. Watch it live and exclusive, only on DAZN.” 

Kelly, 29, is enjoying one of British boxing’s most compelling comeback stories of recent times and knows he will stand on the brink of a world title shot if he can defuse the power of Knapp, who has brutally stopped 12 of his opponents. 

The former Great Britain amateur, who toyed with the previously unbeaten Gabriel Corzo live on DAZN in July, is ranked as the No1 contender by the WBO, and also holds lofty positions with the IBF and WBC. 

Knapp, whose record stands at 17-1-1, has built his reputation in South Africa but is now ready to travel overseas to pursue his own world title ambitions. 

And on December 16, at the Beacon of Light and live on DAZN, they meet to determine which one takes a giant stride towards the top. 

About DAZN Group:?  
DAZN is a leading digital sports platform in Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Japan, Canada, US and the UK.? Its wide range of exclusive content includes top-flight football from the world’s most popular competitions – Bundesliga, English Premier League, J.League, LaLiga, Serie A, and the UEFA Champions League, in addition to the biggest sports from around the world – Formula 1, NFL, NBA, MotoGP and the UFC.???  

DAZN is the NFL’s global partner and, from the 2023 season, will be the only place for fans around the world to watch every NFL match through the NFL Game Pass International add-on subscription. DAZN is a global home for boxing and combat sports through its partnerships with Matchroom Boxing the Professional Fighters League, and a global home for Women’s Football with UEFA Women’s Champions League and Finetwork Liga F.? DAZN is adding more and more sport to its platform to create a destination for sports fans.??  

DAZN is reimagining the way people enjoy sport. With a single, frictionless platform, sports fans can watch, bet, play, share, socialise, and buy tickets, NFTs and merchandise. Live and on-demand sports content, anywhere, in any language, on any device – only on DAZN.??  

DAZN is available on most connected devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles, ensuring that fans have access to ground-breaking rights catalogue and slate of incredible content. In the UK and globally, DAZN can be accessed on Samsung, LG, Sony and Panasonic Smart TVs and on Games Consoles including Playstation and Xbox. Subscribers also have access to DAZN on their Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and Apple TV and can find the app on their iPhone, iPad, and android mobile devices. DAZN is available as an Amazon Channel on Amazon Prime TV and can be viewed on Channel 429 on Sky in the UK and Ireland.???? 

NEW YORK (November 2, 2023) On Tuesday, November 7, DiBella Entertainment joins boxers and boxing fans across the country in celebrating the 20th anniversary of its acclaimed Broadway Boxing, the longest-running grassroots boxing series. Over the past two decades and over 100 events, countless fighters have showcased their skills in the Broadway Boxing ring, some achieving their lifelong dreams of becoming world champions. 

Dubbed “Heroes on the Hudson,” this is a one-night only event to support the heroic veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with former WBO junior lightweight world champion and US Marine Veteran, Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring, headlining against the undefeated Nicholas Molina at the famous Edison Ballroom in Times Square, New York City.

The evening will kick off with six amateur bouts, each featuring an NYPD officer or military veteran, and will conclude with four world-class professional bouts. The amateur bouts will be exclusive to those in attendance. The professional boxing portion of the card will air live exclusively on DAZN, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.

Tickets for “Heroes On The Hudson” can be purchased via Telecharge.com or by calling (800) 447-7400. Tables of 10, including a sit-down dinner, are $10,000. Ringside seats, including buffet, are $250 plus ticket fees. Standing Room Only tickets are $125 plus ticket fees. All tickets, regardless of price, include open bar. Edison Ballroom is located at 240 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036. Doors will open on the night of the event at 5:30 PM ET, with the first bout scheduled for 6:00 PM ET.

Boxing fans who want to sponsor a night out for a veteran can donate $500 for four veterans to attend Broadway Boxing: Heroes on the Hudson, $1,250 for 10 veterans or $2,500 for a group of 20 veterans. To do so, please call the DiBella Entertainment office at (212) 947-2577.

“Heroes On The Hudson” is proudly sponsored by Morgan Stanley and Cavu Securities. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to support Merging Vets and Players and the West Point Society of New York.

Since its inception in November 2003, Broadway Boxing has featured many boxing luminaries and world champions, including Vitali Klitschko, Gennadiy Golovkin, George Kambosos Jr., Jose Pedraza, Amanda Serrano, Andre Berto, Heather Hardy, Paulie Malignaggi, Peter Quillin, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Joshua Clottey, DeMarcus Corley and Randall Bailey, among others.

Broadway Boxing was launched as a monthly boxing series featuring local prospects and contenders. Future world champion, Joshua Clottey, and popular New York attraction, Irish John Duddy, both competed in the inaugural event. 

The series quickly earned accolades for reinvigorating the New York boxing scene.

?By August of 2008, Broadway Boxing had become a weekly series aired on SportsNet New York (SNY), every Sunday night, with a combination of live programming and taped delayed broadcasts of previous events. The series has grown to produce some of the highest ratings for any program broadcast on SNY, outside of New York Mets Major League Baseball games.

World title fights and title eliminators that have aired on Broadway Boxing include:

Vitali Klitschko vs. Albert Sosnowski (WBC Heavyweight Championship)

Delvin Rodriguez vs. Isaac Hlatshwayo (IBF Welterweight Championship)

Paulie Malignaggi vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko (WBA Junior Welterweight Championship)

Argenis Mendez vs. Juan Carlos Salgado (IBF Super Featherweight Championship)

Amanda Serrano vs. Olivia Gerula (WBO Featherweight Championship)

Randall Bailey vs. Jackson Bonsu (IBF Welterweight Championship Eliminator)

Chris Henry vs. Hugo Garay (WBA Light Heavyweight Eliminator)

Edwin Rodriguez vs. Denis Grachev (Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super 4 Tournament)

“I am so proud that Broadway Boxing has now reached its 20th anniversary year. From local club fighters making their pro debut to world champions defending their crown, this series has featured boxers at all levels of the sport, creating so many memories,” said International Boxing Hall-of-Famer, Lou DiBella. “What started out as a local club show for the New York metropolitan area has grown into an international brand. Branching outside of the United States, we’ve broadcast events from locales such as Germany, Monte Carlo, Canada, and Costa Rica. On November 7, DAZN will air the 120th edition of Broadway Boxing from the heart of New York City, in Times Square, to a global audience.”

Broadway Boxing was instrumental in raising the profile of many fighters in New York and beyond, and provided a stage for boxers to grow in the ring, including former world champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi.

“When I look back on my boxing career, sure, I do enjoy the fact that I was able to win a world championship, but I also think that in the early stages of my pro career, the road to the top, and the platforms that I was able to fight on were pivotal in my developing into a championship fighter,” said Malignaggi. “Broadway Boxing was an important platform for not only my development as a fighter but also my development as a local attraction. It helped my name grow within the boxing community during those early stages of my career.”

Broadway Boxing is the birthplace of former world champion Heather “The Heat” Hardy, whose grit and determination has inspired and entertained boxing fans in New York for over a decade. 

“I am so grateful that Lou provided me with a platform to showcase my skills and grow my fan base right here at home, in the greatest city in the world,” said Hardy. “New York City boxing is completely reliant on Broadway Boxing to nurture, grow, teach, and showcase our local fighters and future champions, what this business is all about. I’m proud that I got to be a part of it, and hope to make the next chapter of my boxing career holding some role in keeping these club shows alive for the next generation.”

Former fighter and rising star promoter, Dmitriy Salita, spent the earlier part of his career thrilling fans on Broadway Boxing events. 

“The experience of Broadway Boxing is forever ingrained on my career and in my boxing heart,” said Salita. “My most memorable moment was when I won my first title against Shawn Gallegos at Hammerstein Ballroom and Matisyahu walked me into the ring. It was one of my boxing dreams and a great moment for myself and the Soviet Jewish community. We were all working hard and living toward our American Dream in New York City.” 

“I’m thrilled to be able to combine this important anniversary for Broadway Boxing with a great cause, giving back to our heroic veterans of the military, with such charities involved as Merging Vets and Players and West Point Society of New York,” said DiBella. “Who better to headline this event, the week of Veterans Day, than Marine Veteran Jamel Herring, yet another world champion to now fight on Broadway Boxing.”

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LONG BEACH, CA (November 1, 2023) – Welterweight Louis Lopez (14-2-1, 5 KOs), will be squaring off against Salvador Briceno (17-7, 11 KOs), in an 8-round bout headlining CBN Promotions’ “New Blood” card at the Infinite Reality Studios, formerly Thunder Studios, in Long Beach, California, on November 4, 2023. Lopez recently wrapped up training camp with his trainer Henry Ramirez. “New Blood” will broadcast live in Spanish on FOX Deportes, and the entire card will stream live on, www.FightStars.Network?. In addition, fans will be able to see the fights tape delayed on Estrella TV.

Here is what Lopez had to say about is recent training camp, his matchup with Briceno, fighting in the main event on FOX Deportes, and more.

On his recent training camp:

“I never stopped training since my last fight, and I feel strong and sharp right now. I had some great sparring with some tough guys, and that tough sparring has got me fully prepared for this fight. My weight is good, and I’ll be in great shape for this Saturday night.”

On his matchup with Salvador Briceno:

“I know he’s coming off a long layoff, so I believe he will be hungry to get a win against me. Usually when a fighter has been out of the ring for a while he comes back with a different mindset. I’m taking this fight seriously and I’m expecting a classic Mexican war.”

On fighting in main event on FOX Deportes:

“This will be my first time fighting on a big, televised network. FOX Deportes has had many big names fight on their platform and I’m ready to make a statement in the main event. This is a great opportunity to show everyone watching that I belong with the top guys in the welterweight division.”

On fighting in Long Beach, California at Infinite Reality Studios:

“I’m looking forward to fighting in front of some new faces in Long Beach. All my people will be there as well so it’s going to be a fun night for me. I have plans to impress any new fans that have never seen me fight.”

Doors open for “New Blood” at 5:00 pm PT with the first fight starting at 6:00 pm PT. Televised fights on FOX Deportes will start at 8:00 pm PT. Tickets priced $50, $75, $100, $150 (Plus applicable fees), are available for purchase now by calling 800-283-8699, by text at 702-591-1638, or online at

 www.cbnpromotions.com. Infinite Reality Studios is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810.

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