WORCESTER, Mass. (August 3, 2023) – The “Punch-out at Polar Park” press conference was held today at Polar Park for this Saturday night’s Pro-Am boxing event at Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Tickets are priced at $205.00 (Field VIP – rows 1-4, all padded seats), $155.00 (VIP), $75.00 (Home Plate Reserved – rows 5 and beyond, not padded seats) and $45.00 (Reserved), and available for purchase at Polar Park’s box office (508.500.8888), and online at www.polarpark.com/boxing

Doors open at 5 p.m. ET with the first amateur match starting at 6 p.m. ET, the pro card starts at 7 p.m. ET.

Fighters’ Weights Below:

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

MAIN EVENT – LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (8)

(R) Kendrick Ball, Jr. (20-1-3, 12 KOs), Worcester, MA 175 lbs.

(L) Oscar Riojas (28-16-3, 16 KOs), Monterrey, Nuevo León, México 173 lbs.

CO-FEATURE – HEAVYWEIGHTS (8)

(R) Sean Bey (7-0, 7 KOs), Stoughton, MA by way of Providence, RI 232 ½ lbs.

(L) Quintin Sumpter (6-1, 4 KOs), Pittsfield, MA 227 ½ lbs.

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS (6)

Kevin Walsh (9-0, 4 KOs), Brockton, MA 135 lbs.

Philip Davis (3-5-2, 0 KOs), Worcester, MA 137 lbs.

FEMALE SUPER BANTAMWEIGHTS (4)

Melanie Costa (1-0, 1 KO), Norton, MA 123 ½ lbs.

Kalindra Walkiria De Carcalho Faria (1-0, 0 KOs), Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil 123 lbs.

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)

Josniel Castro (9-1, 7 KOs), Boca Raton, FL by way of Puerto Rico) 154 ½ lbs.

Jorge Martin Garcia (13-11-1, 3 KOs), General Lavalle, Buenos Aires, Argentina 152 lbs.

WELTERWEIGHTS (6)

Robert Degaetano (pro debut), Douglas, MA 144 ½ lbs.

Michael Taylor (1-5, 0 KOs), Cortland, NY 145 lbs.

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)

Neal Sullivan (0-0-1), Worcester, MA 172 ½ lbs.

Michael Medeiros (0-4), Nahant, MA by way of Brazil 174 lbs.

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (4)

Tevin Regis (pro debut), Dorchester, MA 134 lbs.

Joshua Zimmerman (0-10), Baltimore, MD 140 lbs.

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)

James Maner (3-0, 2 KOs), Johnston, RI 168 ½ lbs.

Saul Almeida (1-17-4, 1 KO), Framingham, MA 182 lbs.

(pro card subject to change)

The inaugural Carlos Garcia Amateur Tournament will precede the pro card

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LAKE TAHOE (Aug. 3, 2023) – Mexico’s two-division world champion, Oscar Valdez, is more motivated than ever for what could mark the beginning of a historic rivalry.

Valdez will challenge three-division world champion and countryman Emanuel Navarrete for his WBO junior lightweight world title on Saturday, August 12, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Navarrete-Valdez, Raymond Muratalla-Diego Torres and Richard Torrez Jr.-Willie Jake Jr. will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Promoted by Top Rank, tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

Valdez (31-1, 23 KOs), from Nogales, represented Mexico at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. The 32-year-old captured his first world title in July 2016 with a second-round stoppage win over Matias Rueda. In February 2021, he became a two-division world champion with a 10th-round knockout against Miguel Berchelt. Valdez suffered his first loss to Shakur Stevenson in April 2022 and is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Adam Lopez in May.

Navarrete (37-1, 31 KOs) captured the WBO junior featherweight world title by defeating Isaac Dogboe in December 2018. After five defenses, he moved up to featherweight and defeated Ruben Villa for the vacant WBO title in October 2020. In February, the 28-year-old native of San Juan Zitlaltepec became a three-division world champion when he stopped Liam Wilson in nine rounds.

After a recent training session in Lake Tahoe, this is what Valdez said:

“I’m excited. It’s getting close. It’s one of the most important fights of my career because it means everything for me to come back and win that title. I feel blessed to have this opportunity, and I’m taking advantage of it every single day so that I can accomplish my dream.”

“We all know that Navarrete has an awkward style. We might not have the perfect sparring that can emulate his style. But we try to imitate him in the mittwork and strategy. He’s not your typical fighter that throws straight shots.”

“I like training here in Lake Tahoe. It’s isolated from everybody. We’re up in the mountains. We’re training in great weather and at a great altitude. I love it here. It’s nice and relaxing. There’s no anxiety here. There’s clear air. It’s perfect for being focused on camp.”

“I always tell people that I grew up during the era of Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera. Those two fighters inspired me to be the fighter that I am today. So, to leave something similar in history would mean the world to me.”

“I’m more motivated for this fight than any other fight I’ve been in. People are excited about this fight. Everywhere I go, I get the same question: ‘When are you going to fight Vaquero?’ And that’s because we all know that a war is coming.”

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(Aug. 3, 2023) — Five months after Chinese southpaw Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang shook up the heavyweight division with a stunning knockout, he’ll look to do it again. Zhang’s rematch with British superstar Joe Joyce — Saturday, Sept. 23 at OVO Arena Wembley in London — will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+.
 
Zhang-Joyce II, the return of two-time light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Yarde against Ricky Summers, and additional undercard action begins at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
 
Zhang (25-1-1, 20 KOs), who at 6’6 and 275-plus pounds more than lives up to his nickname, captured an Olympic silver medal for his home country at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He turned pro in 2014 and compiled a 24-0-1 record before losing a controversial decision to Filip Hrgovic last August. Less than eight months later, he faced Joyce at London’s Copper Box Arena, peppering the Brit with lefts until the ringside physician stopped the fight in round six due to the swelling engulfing Joyce’s right eye. Zhang snatched Joyce’s WBO interim world title in the process.
 
Joyce (15-1, 14 KOs), a 2016 Olympic silver medalist, hopes to exact revenge in his hometown. Before the first Zhang fight, “The Juggernaut” was known as boxing’s immovable force, stopping top contenders Carlos Takam, Daniel Dubois, and Joseph Parker during a five-fight knockout streak. Joyce turned pro in October 2017 and won the Commonwealth title in his fourth outing.

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LOS ANGELES, CA (August 3, 2023) – A knockout machine powered by endless battery life for the toughest of battles, San Mateo Atenco, Mexico’s William “El Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) will defend his WBA Continental Americas Lightweight Title against the resilient Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) of Mandaue City, Philippines in a 12-round fight that will generate fireworks for Mexican Independence Day. Zepeda was last seen headlining on April 29 in a spectacular second-round knockout of Jaime Arboleda. The two have defeated a common foe – Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. – as Gesta is returning after a major career win against him last March. The action will take place live from the Commerce Casino on September 16 and broadcast worldwide on DAZN. 

“I am very excited to be back in the ring in September, especially on such an important date for my country and for Mexican boxing,” said William Zepeda. “I know it will be another great fight for the Mexico vs. Philippines rivalry.”

“On September 16th, I can’t wait to get back in the ring against a tough fighter in William Zepeda,” said Mercito Gesta. “William is a rising star in our sport, and I’m honored to share the ring with him. The Mexico vs. Philippines rivalry will be action packed every round. To all my ‘No Mercy’ and boxing fans in the Philippines and around the world, don’t miss out on this great event. See you soon!”

“Mexican Independence Day weekend and boxing go hand-in-hand, and we’re excited to bring fans a show September 16,” said Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. “Zepeda is a relentless fighting machine who will be looking to showcase his skills on the biggest weekend in boxing. But Mercito Gesta is coming off the best victory of his career over a former world champion and is hungry for more. There will be fireworks between these two warriors.”

In the co-main event, Vancouver’s Victor “El Tornado” Morales (18-0-1, 9 KOs) will defend his WBA Intercontinental Featherweight Title against Mexico City’s Edwin “Pupo” Palomares (18-4-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Morales was last seen pulling off the upset of his career against Diego De La Hoya last April 29 in a sensational knockout that catapulted him in the rankings.

Media interested in applying for a media credential can submit their request at https://forms.gle/ftJEyQUyfYavLyDM8. Credentials are due EOD, September 12. 

More information on tickets and complete undercard will be announced in the coming weeks. 

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Zepeda vs. Gesta is a fight for the WBA Continental Americas Lightweight Title presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The event will be available worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, both live and on demand.

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SAN DIEGO (Aug. 2, 2023) – Three-division world champion Emanuel “Vaquero”  Navarrete is ready for an all-Mexican war. 

Navarrete puts his WBO junior lightweight world title on the line against former two-division world champion Oscar Valdez on Saturday, August 12, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Navarrete-Valdez, Raymond Muratalla-Diego Torres and Richard Torrez Jr.-Willie Jake Jr. will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Promoted by Top Rank, tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

Navarrete (37-1, 31 KOs), the fighting pride of San Juan Zitlaltepec, captured the WBO junior featherweight world title by defeating Isaac Dogboe in December 2018. After five defenses, he moved up to featherweight and defeated Ruben Villa for the vacant WBO title in October 2020. The 28-year-old defended his crown against Christopher Diaz, Joet Gonzalez, and Eduardo Baez. In February, he became a three-division world champion with a ninth-round knockout victory over Liam Wilson.

Valdez (31-1, 23 KOs), from Nogales, represented Mexico at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. The 32-year-old captured his first world title in July 2016 with a second-round stoppage win over Matias Rueda. In February 2021, he became a two-division world champion with a 10^th-round knockout against Miguel Berchelt. Valdez suffered his first loss to Shakur Stevenson in April 2022 and is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Adam Lopez in May.

After a recent training session at The BXNG Club in San Diego, this is what Navarrete said:

“The training camp has been intense. The preparation was very tough. Fortunately, we were able to carry it out quite well. I had always done things in a conventional way, but now we have included a physical trainer, Francisco Javier Orozco. This fight with Valdez merited that change, and I will come into this fight much better physically.”

“Winning this fight would boost my career significantly. Personally, I would feel complete. What has been missing in my career is precisely a victory against someone like Valdez. It would fill me with pride to be part of such an iconic fight between Mexicans and come out victorious.”

“People know that I throw a lot of punches and that I’m always in attractive fights. Now, with Valdez, I believe it will be twice as spectacular. Valdez is a fighter who doesn’t hold back. We always see him moving forward and throwing punches.”

“He says he’s going to knock my head off, but let’s see whose head comes off first. Let’s see what Valdez has to offer, and let’s see how much he can endure and how much I can endure, too.”

London, England – (August 2, 2023) – A decade-long friendship will be put to one side on Saturday, October 21st when top light-heavyweights Joshua Buatsi (17-0, 13 KO’s) and ‘Super’ Dan Azeez (19-0, 13 KO’s) meet in storied London arena The O2 in an unbeaten all-domestic clash.

Airing live and exclusively on Sky Sports, the BOXXER: BUATSI VS AZEEZ – PATHS COLLIDE main event sees two friends turn rivals for a mouth-watering all-business clash between two top fighters in their prime and ready to lay it all in the line. 

Although both fighters started their journey in the same South London amateur boxing club, two very different paths have set them on a collision course next month.

Buatsi turned professional bathed in the glow of a bronze medal won for Team GB at the 2016 Olympics, while Azeez – having chosen to focus on first completing his finance degree – eventually entered the professional ranks at the bottom of small-hall cards. 

Azeez’s hard road to the top has made him a record-setter: he is the only light-heavyweight in British boxing history to have won every British Boxing Board of Control domestic title in the hierarchy, from area title through to national, British and Commonwealth.

Buatsi – himself a former British light-heavyweight championship holder – returned to the ring earlier this year to dominate the previously undefeated Pawel Stepien, while Azeez went on the road to defeat French champion Thomas Fauré in Paris for the European Light-Heavyweight Championship.

Also confirmed for the October 21st card today is a British cruiserweight championship clash as Mikael Lawal defends his title against Isaac Chamberlain. The rivalry between the two Londoners has simmered for some time but ignited at a press conference earlier this year and looks set to be settled in explosive fashion when they finally meet in the ring.

“This is a huge fight for British boxing and it has ‘Fight of the Year’ potential. Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez are standouts in a very deep division and they are two of the most talented and hungry fighters I’ve ever seen,” said Ben Shalom, BOXXER CEO. 

“Buatsi’s right to compete at this level has never been questioned but Azeez has had to fight every step of the way here and you have to give credit to Buatsi for taking a risk like this. It’s been an incredible journey and with both of them now potentially just one win away from challenging for the world title in a huge-money fight, I think we’re going to see something special in The 02 on October 21st. These are the fights British boxing fans want to see.”

“We’ve been friends for years but there’s too much on the line here for either of us to say no to this fight. We can be friends again afterwards but on October 21st it’s all business. I’m preparing to beat the best version of Dan Azeez and I’m doing everything I need to do to achieve that, whether that’s by decision or knockout,” said Buatsi.

Azeez said, “I’ve earned my way to get to this stage of my career and there’s still more to earn and prove. This fight is another step closer to the top and it means a lot to me so I’m preparing like I always do for everything and anything in order to be victorious come October 21st.”

BOXXER: BUATSI VS AZEEZ – PATHS COLLIDE takes place Saturday, October 21st at The O2, London and airs live and exclusively in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports.

This event is presented in association with official partners Everlast, WOW HYDRATE and Village Hotels.

Terri Harper will clash with former world pound-for-pound No.1 Cecilia Braekhus for the WBA and WBO Super-Welterweight World Titles on the undercard of Leigh Wood’s WBA Featherweight World Title defence against Josh Warrington at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday October 7, live worldwide on DAZN.

The pair were originally slated to square off for Harper’s WBA crown on the historic Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron show at the 3Arena in Dublin earlier this year, but Braekhus was forced to withdraw from their fight on the morning of the event due to an illness. 

Former WBC and IBO Super-Featherweight World Champion Harper (13-1-1 6 KOs) won the WBA 154lbs World Title by widely outpointing Scotland’s Hannah Rankin at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham in September last year – her first fight up at Super-Welterweight.

Norway’s Braekhus (37-2, 9 KOs), a former undisputed ruler at 147lbs, is attempting to become a two-division World Champion. ‘First Lady’, a modern pioneer of women’s boxing, held the WBC and WBA World Titles at Welterweight from 2009 to 2020, also picking up the WBO Title in 2010 and the IBF Title in 2014.

Braekhus lost the titles by majority decision to Jessica McCaskill in August 2020 in Downtown Tulsa, USA and lost again to ‘CasKILLA’ in a rematch at the American Airlines Center in Dallas in March 2021. McCaskill is the only fighter to have beaten Braekhus as a professional.

“The fight went down really well with the fans the first time and it would’ve been a shame for it to have never happened,” said Harper. “I’m excited and grateful to everyone for making it happen again and it’ll be even more special this time with the opportunity of unifying the division. 

“When the fight fell through last time I sulked for the weekend but thanks to Matchroom and Eddie I was back in the gym the following Monday ready for another fight week. Looking back this experience has made me a stronger fighter with even more experience now gained. 

“Cecilia is an icon of the sport and has already done everything I want to achieve. That’s why me and my team were so keen to pursue this fight. I see this fight as a passing of the baton and another stepping stone towards my ultimate goal of becoming undisputed at the weight.

“It feels good to be back in front of my home crowd. From the beginning of my career I’ve had a great following and come fight night I’ll have thousands in there showing their support. Last time out in Sheffield didn’t go the way I planned but I’m excited to back to winning ways on home soil.

“I won my first World Title at Sheffield Arena and then lost them there, now it’s time to become unified World Champion at that same arena. It’s a huge night of boxing with a massive domestic fight headlining, I’m very lucky to be chief support and I will make sure I put on a good show. Not to jinx it but every time I’ve fought on Leigh’s undercard we’ve both had the desired outcome.”

“I’m delighted to announce the chief support bout for what will a monster night of World Title action on Saturday October 7,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Two-weight World Champion Terri Harper gets the biggest fight of her life as she makes the first defence of her WBA Super-Welterweight World Title against former pound-for-pound No.1 and undisputed Welterweight ruler Cecilia Braekus, with the vacant WBO crown now also on the line.

“We were all gutted for Terri after Cecilia was forced to withdraw from their original fight on the historic Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron card in Dublin earlier this year due to illness, but now ‘Belter’ will be backed by thousands of her own supporters as she goes for the biggest win of her career. Roll on October 7 live worldwide on DAZN!”

Tickets for Wood vs. Warrington are priced £40, £60, £80, £100, £150, £200, £300 and £400 (VIP).

Matchroom Fight Pass members will be able to purchase tickets from 10am on Thursday August 3. Priority ticket info will be emailed directly to eligible members ahead of the on-sale time. 

General Sale tickets can be purchased via Stage Front and Utilita Arena Sheffield(utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk) from 10am on Friday August 4.

Two tribes are ready for war as Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington traded verbal blows ahead of their WBA Featherweight World Title showdown in Sheffield on Saturday October 7 – live worldwide on DAZN.

The pair embarked on a 100-mile round trip to promote their blockbuster domestic bout, starting with a press conference in challenger Warrington’s hometown Leeds before a photo pit stop at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena in Sheffield and then culminating with a Q&A in front of champion Wood’s fans in his beloved city of Nottingham.

For videos and interviews from today, go to Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel and on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Leigh Wood:

“In the Lara rematch I felt sharp in between my ears and physically. I feel those fights, with tiny little breaks while still training, has put me in a good position.

“I’ve got my girls with me and I’m taking them on training camp with me tomorrow as well. I’ve got my boxer and parenting head on.

“Obviously I wanted this fight to happen at the City Ground. That was my dream – and still is. That being said, we are meeting halfway in Sheffield, at the Utilita Arena, and it is going to make for an unbelievable atmosphere with a 50/50 split down the arena.

“I’ve done that before, of course, when I fought Michael Conlan. The walkouts then were something special and, of course, this time we’ve both got even bigger followings, in a bigger arena and we have BOTH of our football clubs behind us too. I can’t wait to soak up the atmosphere. I know it will be quite hostile with both sets of fans battling it out vocally, but it should make for a great night. 

“I don’t take confidence from knowing Lara beat Josh and that I beat Lara. I take confidence in the fact that I know I’m the better fighter. It has taken me so long for me to prove this and I’ve waited a long time for this fight to happen.

“I’ve been goading Josh for years, even sending him videos on Twitter when I was in ’No Man’s Land’ and not getting big fights or really getting a look in. I was in a bad place and didn’t have a promoter. Now we’ve come full circle, where I’m the reigning champion and defending against Josh. It’s quite unbelievable.”

Josh Warrington:

“No-one ever thought I’d win a Commonwealth Title, let alone be a two-time World Champion,

“So why can’t I dream more? Why can’t I dream to be a unified champion? To become a two-weight champion or treat my fans to a Las Vegas fight week?

“There’s mutual respect, We don’t have to be shouting and screaming or chucking tables at each other to have a barnstormer of a fight.

“I went into the Lopez fight after jaw surgery and I was just too worried about it getting whacked.

“I finished well on top but it is one that will haunt me for ever.”

Tickets for Wood vs. Warrington are priced £40, £60, £80, £100, £150, £200, £300 and £400 (VIP).Matchroom Fight Pass members will be able to purchase tickets from 10am on Thursday August 3. Priority ticket info will be emailed directly to eligible members ahead of the on-sale time. 

General Sale tickets can be purchased via Stage Front and Utilita Arena Sheffield(utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk) from 10am on Friday August 4.

QUINCY, Mass. (August 2, 2023) – The official “Veterans Stadium Showcase” press conference was held today in Quincy at Best Western Adams Inn for Undefeated prospects Gabriel “The Menace” Morales (7-0, 4 KOs), a lightweight, and middleweight the “Veterans Stadium Showcase” Pro-Am card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), on Friday night, August 11th (Aug. 12th rain date), at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy, Massachusetts.

“Veterans Stadium Showcase” will be streamed live on www.bxngtv.com.

“August 11th is going to be a special night,” Granite Chin President Chris Traietti said. “I plan on having 3,000 people in the stadium, It’s a great card from top to bottom. The City of Quincy is behind it. There are countless people to thank.”

MAIN EVENT FIGHTERS – (L-R) Mike Ohan, Jr. & Harry Gigliotti

Tickets for “Veterans Stadium Showcase,” are on sale and available for purchase online at www.EventBrite.com.

Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Traietti at chris@granite-chin-promotions.com for details.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET with the amateur matches starting at 6:30 p.m. ET, pro card commences at 8 pm. ET.

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FIGHTERS’ QUOTES

Harry “The Hit Man’ Gigliotti (9-4, 3 KOs): “I’d like to thank Chris for making this fight. I also want to thank my team. Me and Mike share one fighter, we both lost to Tiger Johnson, both stopped in the fifth round, but I don’t think that means anything.”

Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr. (14-2, 9 KOs): “I’m glad to be fighting in front of a lot of friends and family. I want to thank them all for the support they’ve given me over the years. I also want to thank my trainers, Mark DeLuca and Matt Ryan, and my stablemates.”

Julien “The Black Dragon” Baptiste (5-3, 2 KOs): “I want to thank Chris for putting me in a great position again. I plan to get his (Mass. middleweight champion Jamer Jones) belt.”

Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (14-0,13 KO): “I want to thank Jimmy (Burchfield, CES Boxing) for working with Chris (Traietti) and Chris for putting me on this card. I’ve been learning in training camp Just another guy (Miguel Angel Suarez) in my way. I plan to run right through him. My fans are going to love seeing me fight.”

Thomas “The Kid” O’Toole (7-0, 5 KOs): “I want to thank Chris (Traietti) for this opportunity to fight on his promotion. I’m really looking forward to fighting in Quincy. There are a lot of good fighters on this good. It’s going to be a good night of boxing and, no doubt I’m going to win that title (vacant USBF Cruiserweight).

NEW YORK (AUGUST 2, 2023) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league in the world, today announced an exclusive partnership with Amanda Serrano which will see her fight exclusively in MMA for the new PFL PPV Super Fight Division. She is the undisputed featherweight boxing champion of the world, the first ever fighter from Puerto Rico to become an undisputed world champion, a seven division world champion and one of the most influential combat sports athletes across the globe.

Amanda Serrano has always demonstrated incredible strength and punching power in the ring, leading to a 44-2-1 record with a staggering 30 KO’s and no other boxer in history has achieved her level of success in MMA and Jiu Jitsu. She will now step back into the cage again, holding a 2-0-1 MMA record, winning both of her career fights by submission. She also holds a 5-0 record in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu with 4 submissions, showing off her full range of skills to be an elite MMA champion. Serrano’s last MMA bout was in 2021, a victory over Valentina Garcia by submission.

Serrano joins Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul and Kayla Harrison in the PFL PPV Super Fight Division, which was launched to forge true economic partnerships with MMA’s top superstars to compete in global mega events. Her debut in the PFL SmartCage and opponent will be announced at a future date. DAZN is a partner of PFL’s Super Fight Division and will distribute events on its PPV platform in Europe and other priority international markets.

“I joined the PFL PPV Super Fight Division because of their revolutionary format that empowers fighters like never before. The PFL’s commitment to promoting high-profile, pay-per-view events with some of the biggest MMA stars in the world showcases an incredible opportunity to elevate my career to new heights and prove my ability beyond just the ring. I may be known for boxing, but I’ve always loved and trained in MMA and Jiu-Jitsu, knowing those skills would only add to my ability when going against any opponent,” said Amanda Serrano. “The league’s commitment to gender equality, providing equal opportunities and recognition of female fighters, is also a driving force behind my decision. I can’t wait to step back into the cage and deliver thrilling performances and unforgettable moments for fans around the world.”

“I’m thrilled to announce undisputed world boxing champion Amanda Serrano as the next global superstar to join the PFL PPV Super Fight Division,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “Our fighter-first culture has attracted the world’s top athletes and we’re looking forward to seeing Amanda take on the sport of MMA with the PFL.”

“Amanda Serrano’s decision to join the Professional Fighters League is a natural fit for one of the most accomplished combat sports stars in history,” said co-creators of the PFL PPV Super Fight Division, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul. “The PFL’s innovative format, coupled with its commitment to equal fighter-pay and elevating female fighters, provides Amanda with an unparalleled opportunity to showcase her MMA skills to the world. She’s a knockout queen in the ring and has shown to be a submission artist in the cage. Her addition to the PPV Super Fight Division is a testament to the growth and appeal of the league, further solidifying the PFL as the premier destination for MMA stars across the globe.”

PFL is the #1 fastest growing company in MMA and the #2 MMA company on a worldwide basis. PFL is the only league in MMA with the sports-season format, where individual fighters compete in a regular season, playoffs, and championship each year, making PFL a “win and advance” meritocracy like all other major sports. PFL fighter roster hails from over 20 countries and 25% of PFL fighters are independently ranked in the top 25 of their weight-class. The company leads in technology and innovation, with its proprietary PFL SmartCage powering real-time betting and next-gen viewing experience.

About Professional Fighters League

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PFL airs live in the U.S on ESPN and ESPN+ and is broadcast and streamed to 140 countries with 25 international leading media partners, including DAZN, Stan Sport, Viacom18, RMC Sport, Globo, Star Times, FPT, CSM, DirectTV, ITV, and MBC.  PFL has dozens of major brand sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, GEICO, Bose, US Marine Corps, and Celsius Energy Drink.

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WHAT: Terence Crawford’s emphatic ninth-round TKO over Errol Spence Jr. on Saturday night on SHOWTIME PPV^®, in which Crawford became the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era, will premiere on SHOWTIME and will be available on streaming on the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, this Saturday, August 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT giving fans another opportunity to witness what the Wall Street Journal called a “masterful performance” from Crawford, who also became the first male fighter to win the undisputed title in two weight classes. Spence vs. Crawford will also be available on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME on day of premiere.

In a newly released clip from inside the ring during the immediate aftermath of the fight, Crawford approaches Spence and tells him, “I appreciate you. You know why? Because if it wasn’t for you, this would never have happened. So I appreciate you. You’re a hell of a fighter.” To watch the clip, go to: https://youtu.be/w9easTw4Ebk.

In addition, ALL ACCESS: SPENCE VS. CRAWFORD EPILOGUE will premiere immediately following the delayed telecast, capping a memorable buildup chronicled by the Emmy^® Award-winning series. As an indication of the historical significance and magnitude of Saturday’s event, Episode One of ALL ACCESS: SPENCE VS. CRAWFORD has garnered 2.2 million views, while Episode Two has 1.8 million views on the SHOWTIME SPORTS^® YouTube channel alone.

Below are some notable headlines from Saturday’s event, which many are calling the most significant boxing match in decades, and Crawford’s performance, which has cemented him as No. 1 on most pound-for-pound lists.

High-Profile Headlines

• Associated Press — Crawford unifies welterweight division with 9th-round TKO in dominant performance over Spence

“The fight, the most-anticipated boxing match in several years, made Crawford the first undisputed champion in the 147-pound division in the four-belt era that began in 2004.

• The Los Angeles Times — Terence Crawford dominates Errol Spence Jr., earns ninth-round TKO

“Terence “Bud” Crawford saved his best performance for the biggest stage and delivered a virtuoso performance.”

• The New York Times — Terence Crawford Knocks Out Errol Spence in One-Sided Bout

“The rare matchup of two of the best pound-for-pound boxers ended with Crawford dominating the whole fight.”

• CBS Sports – Terence Crawford delivers performance of a lifetime in thrashing Errol Spence, and he’s not close to finished

“The virtuoso showing was nearly incomparable to any other in sports.”

• Yahoo! Sports — In a fight for the ages, Terence Crawford delivers performance of a lifetime vs. Errol Spence Jr.

“This, without hyperbole, was one of the greatest weeks for the frequently maligned sport of boxing in the last 50 years, if not longer…And Terence Crawford’s ninth-round TKO victory Saturday over Errol Spence Jr. for the undisputed welterweight title before 19,980 fortunate fans at T-Mobile Arena ranks among the greatest performances in a huge fight ever.”

• ESPN — Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Terence Crawford or Naoya Inoue? And what about Errol Spence Jr.?

“His demolition of Errol Spence Jr. was more impressive in stamping his place (as No.1 pound-for-pound) than Mike Tyson’s 90-second dismissal of Michael Spinks in 1988.”

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(Aug. 1, 2023) — Two international fight cards will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. this Friday on ESPN+. 

The fistic fireworks begin at Falls Park in Belfast, as undefeated super middleweight Padraig McCrory takes on Steed Woodall in the 10-round main event. 

The action continues later that evening as Puerto Rican welterweight Derrieck Cuevas battles hometown hero Alberto Mosquera in a 10-rounder at Coliseo de Combates in Panama City, Panama.

McCrory-Woodall and undercard contests will stream live beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.

Cuevas-Mosquera and undercard bouts will stream live starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. 

McCrory (17-0, 9 KOs) made his pro debut in June 2017 with a decision win over Jacob Lucas. He captured his first regional title four years later with a fifth-round TKO against Sergei Gorokhov. He defended it twice, including a fifth-round TKO victory against former world title challenger Marco Antonio Periban. In October 2022, the 35-year-old stopped then-unbeaten German contender Leon Bunn in six rounds, and he’s coming off a 10-round decision win over Diego Ramirez on the May undercard of the Luis Alberto Lopez-Michael Conlan featherweight title showdown in Belfast. Woodall (18-1-1, 11 KOs) is a nine-year pro who suffered an early-career defeat against Steve Rolls in 2015. He has not lost since. The 29-year-old is coming off an eight-round decision win over Boris Crighton in April.

In other streaming action from Belfast:

Sean McComb (16-1, 5 KOs) vs. Alejandro Moya (17-1, 10 KOs), 10 Rounds, WBO European Junior Welterweight Title 

Fearghus Quinn (6-0, 2 KOs) vs. Ramiro Blanco (19-25-3, 10 KOs), 8 Rounds, Middleweights

Kurt Walker (7-0, 1 KO) vs. Mike Jurik (6-7, 5 KOs), 8 Rounds, Featherweights

Lewis Crocker (16-0, 9 KOs) vs. Greyvin Mendoza (7-6-3, 5 KOs), 8 Rounds, Welterweights

Conor Quinn (6-0-1, 4 KOs) vs. Bryan Castro (2-6-1, 1 KO), 6 Rounds, Junior Bantamweights

Cuevas (25-1-1, 17 KOs), an eight-year pro from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, captured his first regional title in December 2016 with a decision win over Daniel Sostre. Since then, the 28-year-old has only suffered one setback, a six-round split decision loss to Damian Ezequiel Bonelli in December 2020. He bounced back with a TKO win against Esneiker Correa two years later and is coming off a second-round knockout victory against Damian Rodriguez in April. Mosquera (28-5-2, 16 KOs) unsuccessfully challenged for an interim title against unbeaten Brunet Zamora in October 2011. He’s since fought a who’s who of welterweight standouts, including Erick Bone, Sammy Vasquez and Rashidi Ellis. The 36-year-old veteran returns after a six-round decision win against Leonardo Espinal in February. 

In other streaming action from Panama:

Uwel Hernandez (15-1, 8 KOs) vs. Juan Juarez (21-8, 15 KOs), 12 Rounds, Super Middleweights

Azael Villar (19-2-3, 15 KOs) vs. Gerardo Zapata (14-1, 5 KOs), 10 Rounds, Light Flyweights

Yunior Menendez (7-0, 6 KOs) vs. Ricardo Hernandez (2-2-1, 2 KOs), 8 Rounds, Light Heavyweights

NEW YORK, NY, AND LOS ANGELES, CA—August 1, 2023—PPV.COM, the streaming pay-per-view (PPV) platform from iNDEMAND, will be the only non-subscription streaming service in the U.S. & Canada to carry the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz “Ready 4 War” showdown this Saturday, August 5 at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

Fight fans can order “Ready 4 War” for $59.99 on PPV.COM, with no additional commitment or subscription. PPV.COM is also the only live-sports PPV streaming service that includes a live viewer chat throughout the card—hosted by leading combat sports experts—as well as other interactive features:

https://www.ppv.com/events/paul-vs-diaz

iNDEMAND will also offer Paul vs. Diaz via its network of all the top cable and telco operators in North America, including Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, DISH Network, and Optimum in the U.S.; as well as Rogers, Bell, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS in Canada. 

About iNDEMAND and PPV.COM

iNDEMAND is an innovative partnership between three of the leading cable companies in the U.S.—Charter Communications, Comcast Cable, and Cox Communications. iNDEMAND is a company of trusted content aggregators and licensing experts, with unparalleled technical expertise and long-standing relationships with MVPDs, major sports leagues, Hollywood studios, and other entertainment and sports companies across North America. iNDEMAND delivers great content to more than 80 million cable homes and has distribution deals with more than 150 companies. In December 2021, iNDEMAND launched PPV.COM, an innovative streaming PPV service and the first of its kind to offer interactive fan engagement during live-action sports. With the addition of PPV.COM to its existing cable PPV infrastructure, iNDEMAND has consolidated all forms of PPV distribution under one roof, making the company the only provider of turn-key PPV solutions for both industry partners and consumers. For more information, go to indemand.com.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (August 1, 2023) – Yesterday, Puerto Rico’s Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (7-0, 5 KOs) hosted a press conference ahead of his historic WBO Mini Flyweight World Championship defense against Garen “Hellboy” Diagan (10-3, 5 KOs) of General Santos City, Philippines on Saturday, August 26. Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN will take place at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan and is presented in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions. The DAZN broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT.

The stacked undercard was also announced at the press conference. In the co-main event and in another classic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico fight, NABF super flyweight champion Juan Carlos “El Indio” Camacho Jr. (15-1, 7KOs) will face Guadalajara, Mexico’s Jorge Orozco (17-3-2, 11 KOs) in a 10-round bout at 115 pounds.

Former WBO 108-pound world champion Angel “Tito” Acosta is back in a 10-round bout for the vacant WBO International Flyweight Championship against a soon-to-be-announced opponent. In an undefeated duel, the top prospect from the Dominican Republic Yan Carlos “Dangerous” Santana (8-0, 8 KOs) will face a tough test against the hard-hitting Puerto Rican Jostin Ortíz (4-0, 3 KOs) of Vega Alta in a six-round fight in the featherweight division.

From Chihuahua, Mexico and training out of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico Yair “Manotas” Gallardo (4-0, 4 KOs) will face Wichita, Kansas’ Kevin Johnson (3-1, 1 KO) in a six-round bout in the cruiserweight division. From Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Yariel Santiago (7-0, 2 KOs) looks to prove that he is the most important lightweight in Puerto Rico when he meets José Del Valle (5-11- 3,1 KO) in a six-round fight at 135 pounds.

Jean Pagán, the son of veteran Olympic coach Luis ‘Jim’ Pagán, will make his debut as a professional before all his people in San Juan. José Díaz of Barranquitas and cousin of the great mountain fighter ‘Pitufo’ Díaz will also debut in a four-round fight at 130 pounds. Opponents for both will be announced soon.

Here is what yesterday’s participants had to say:

OSCAR “EL PUPILO” COLLAZO, WBO MINI FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION:

“I feel very happy and grateful for the support of my companies Miguel Cotto Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN for giving me the opportunity to fight here at home in front of all my people. It fills me with pride to showcase in Puerto Rico, I feel ready and prepared for this challenge, we have never lowered the intensity and we know that we will put up a great fight and defend our title.”

HECTOR SOTO, PRESIDENT OF MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS

“We are very happy to present boxing fans in Puerto Rico with a world championship event and that they can see it live worldwide on DAZN. Without a doubt Oscar Collazo is the face of boxing in Puerto Rico and this is demonstrated by the simple fact that the most important digital boxing platform in the world comes to Puerto Rico to showcase Collazo as a main event that with 7 fights as a professional and a World Championship in his record, is one of DAZN’s attractions for their subscribers. This event on August 26 will be one with a lot of action, all the fights are of quality, and they are very hot where anything can happen.”

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Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in co-promotion with Miguel Cotto Promotions. The event will be available worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, both live and on demand.

Tickets for Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN: Collazo vs. Diagan are on sale and are priced at $125, $100, $55, and $25 plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketerapr.com. 

Media interested in a credential for the fight can email Giancarlo Oquendo of Miguel Cotto Promotions at goquendo@cottopromotions.com. 

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 #GBFightNight

Reading, PA (August 1, 2023)–King’s Promotions has signed bantamweight contender Brittany Sims to a promotional contract.

Sims, 33 years-old (She turns 33 today) of Salem, Oregon is the NABF and WBA Continental bantamweight champion and is currently ranked number-eight by the WBA.

Sims is 4-3 with two knockouts and is coming off a career best win when she won the aforementioned titles on may 20th with a majority decision over defending champion Mikenna Tansley.

“We are very happy to have Brittany with King’s Promotions. She has fought her last two bouts on our shows and has shown that she has what it takes to be a champion. Brittany also adds to our growing roster of quality fighters, and she will be defending her titles very soon,” said Marshall Kauffman of King’s Promotions.

“I am very excited about signing with Kings because my Dad and I were the only ones. I always wanted to get signed by a promoter. King’s was one that I wanted to sign with. I am blessed by this opportunity. I wasn’t expecting to sign with anyone. I was surprised that Marshall offered me the opportunity.  The next fight will be a big eye opener for me. Beating Mikenna boosted me up to become a world title contender,” said Sims.

Sims began boxing at the age of 21. Sims was a Track and Field athlete who ran the 400-hurdles at Marietta (OH) College and Eastern Oregon, switched over to combat sports when studying to be a corrections officer. Sims and her sister started training in MMA, for which Brittany is 2-0 as a professional MMA fighter. Brittany is 100% focused on boxing, but still does MMA training.

Sims has 15 amateur boxing fights, and also works in the registration in the Emergency Room at a hospital in Oregon.

Sims is managed and trained by her father Gay Sims Jr.

Sims is the latest high-quality fighter under the King’s Promotions banner. King’s Promotions led Alycia Baumgardner to the undisputed junior lightweight title. Sims joins Mikenna Tansley, Danielle Perkins, recent world title challenger Elhem Mekhaled, Amy Salinas and Alexis Mones as King’s Promotions fighters.

Philadelphia, PA (July 31, 2023)-This Friday night at The Clarion Hotel in Essington, PA.

John Gambarino of Philadelphia fights DeJon Farrell Francis of Elizabeth, NJ in a four-round cruiserweight fight.

Gambarino is a very popular MMA fighter, while Francis is a MMA and Kickboxer. They will be making their pro debuts.

Also, undefeated welterweight prospect Nimal Farmer (4-0, 4 KOs) of Lindenwold, NJ will take part against an opponent to be announced.

In four-round bouts:

David Calabro (1-0, 1 KO) of Aston, PA fights Nair Mickins (2-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a bantamweight fight.

Tariq Green (3-2-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia fights Terry Roscoe (2-17-1) of Albany, GA in a middleweight fight.

Dante Selby (2-4-2) of Philadelphia fights Jonathan Wiles (0-4) of Philadelphia in a heavyweight scuffle.

?Rashan Adams (4-0, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia battles Braulio Avila (3-15, 1 KO) of Mexico in a super featherweight fight.

Frankie Lynn (1-0, 1 KO) of Chester, PA will fight DeAngelo Cunningham (1-2) of Cleveland in a super welterweight battle.

In a fight between pro debuting light heavyweights, Nijay Brown of Baltimore fights Michael Jones of Philadelphia.

Jalique Holden (3-0, 2 KOs) of Wilmington, DE takes on Rawekwon Butler (5-5, 3 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY in a lightweight scrap.

Edwin Cortes (3-0) of Millville, NJ fights Gorwar Karyah (2-2, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia in a bantamweight fight.

Jeremy Adorno (7-1, 3 KOs) will take on Prentice Canada (6-11-1, 4 KOs) of Saint Louis in a featherweight bout.

Tickets are $175 for VIP w/a Drink, $100, $75 and $65 and can be purchased at rdrboxing@yahoo.com

Today, DAZN, the world’s ultimate sports entertainment platform, and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced a ground-breaking arrangement with ESPN and Top Rank, which will see the mega-fight between international superstar Jake “The Problem Child” Paul and combat sports icon Nate Diaz available for purchase on ESPN+ PPV in the United States, in addition to DAZN PPV.  The long-awaited Paul vs. Diaz showdown event will take place on Saturday, August 5, live at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas.  

ESPN+ subscribers can purchase the $59.99 PPV here, separate streaming subscription required.  New subscribers can sign up for ESPN+ here.  ESPN+ is available on ESPN.com and the ESPN App for mobile and connected TV devices.  

Over the last 18 months, Paul and Diaz have traded scathing public jabs about a potential fight, and now the world will finally see the duo go head-to-head to settle the score. Paul (6-1, 4KO’s) will be out for revenge as he prepares for his first fight since his split-decision defeat against Tommy Fury. Hungrier than ever to show the world his boxing prowess, the Cleveland native is pulling out all the stops to prepare for this fight, promising to silence the critics with a spectacular KO against the combat sport icon.  

Jake Paul’s attempt at redemption will be no easy feat, as he takes on the world-renowned MMA superstar and heart of the 209, Nate Diaz, who makes his highly anticipated boxing debut after being the most sought-after free agent in combat sports history. A proven fighter who regularly sparred undefeated Hall of Fame boxer Andre Ward during his career, Diaz has won 22-fights as a pro, including devastating Conor McGregor with a 1-2 that lead to the Irishman’s first loss in the UFC.  

“We are excited to offer fans this one-of-a-kind combat sports event on ESPN+ PPV, which is the result of incredible collaboration between ESPN, DAZN, MVP and Top Rank,” said Matt Kenny, vice president of programming and acquisitions. “We look forward to a great event on August 5.”

“This arrangement demonstrates DAZN’s, MVP’s, ESPN’s and Top Rank’s commitment to bring the fragmented combat PPV market together to deliver one of the biggest PPV events of the year to fight fans on August 5,” said Joseph?Markowski, CEO North America, DAZN Group.  “DAZN is committed to bringing the biggest and best fights to the widest possible audience. We will work with all broadcasters, platforms and promotional companies to deliver the most entertaining and anticipated matchups.”

“This is an unprecedented alliance between Most Valuable Promotions, DAZN, ESPN, and Top Rank that is driven by the partnership between MVP and Real Fight Inc to put together this massive cross-cultural event, and we could not be more excited to extend the Paul vs. Diaz PPV to ESPN+ fans on Saturday August 5th,” said MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. “The magnitude of our pay-per-view collaboration speaks to the immense star power of Jake Paul and Nate Diaz and their command of PPV audiences. We are incredibly grateful for each of our allies’ commitments to make Paul vs. Diaz the biggest, best, and by far the most accessible pay-per-view fight of the year for fans in the United States and across the world.”

The Paul vs. Diaz full card will include:

1. In the main event, MVP’s Jake “The Problem Child” Paul faces off against Real Fight Inc’s Nate Diaz over 10 rounds contested at 185 lbs.      
2. In the co-main, undisputed featherweight world champion, Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano will put all her belts on the line against former WBO featherweight title holder Heather “The Heat” Hardy across 10 rounds contested at 126 lbs.   
3. Undefeated top prospect lightweight H20 Sylve faces off with the much more experienced veteran lightweight William “Baby Face” Dos Santos Silva over 8 rounds contested at 135 lbs.   
4. Chris Avila will be facing fellow MMA star Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens in an 8-round matchup contested at 168 lbs. 
5. Shadasia Green, the mandatory challenger for the undisputed super middleweight title, will fight Olivia Curry, who boasts a decisive five-bout winning streak, over 10 rounds at 168 lbs. 
6. Former WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Champion Alan Sanchez will take on 17-1 Angel Beltran Villa in an 8-round welterweight bout at 147 lbs. 

Watch “Get Ready for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz” available on-demand on ESPN+.

Paul vs. Diaz Programming Schedule (All Times ET)

(July 31, 2023) – Japan’s unified WBC/WBA light flyweight world champion Kenshiro Teraji will defend his titles against South African two-division world champion Hekkie Budler on Monday, September 18, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
 
In the co-feature, undefeated Japanese southpaw Junto Nakatani makes the first defense of his WBO junior bantamweight world title against Mexican contender Argi Cortes.
 
Teraji-Budler, Nakatani-Cortes and additional undercard bouts will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. in the early morning hours on ESPN+.
 
Teraji (21-1, 13 KOs) earned his first world title by defeating Ganigan Lopez for the WBC 108-pound strap in May 2018. He made eight defenses before losing the belt via 10^th-round TKO against Masamichi Yabuki in September 2021. The 31-year-old avenged his lone defeat by stopping Yabuki in the third round of their March 2022 rematch to regain the title. Teraji then stopped Hiroto Kyoguchi last November in the seventh round to unify the WBC and WBA titles. He defended his unified championship with a ninth-round TKO against then-unbeaten contender Anthony Olascuaga in April. 
 
Budler (35-4, 11 KOs) captured the WBA minimumweight world title with a first-round knockout win against Karluis Diaz in March 2014. He made four defenses before losing the belt to Byron Rojas in March 2016. Two years later, he decisioned Ryoichi Taguchi to capture the WBA and IBF light flyweight titles. He vacated his IBF strap and lost the WBA title in his first defense, a 10^th-round TKO loss to Hiroto Kyguchi in December 2018. The 35-year-old veteran is 3-0 since losing his title, including a decision win over former WBO champ Elwin Soto.
 
Nakatani (25-0, 19 KOs) won the vacant WBO flyweight world title in November 2020 with an eighth-round knockout against Giemel Magramo. He defended it twice, defeating Angel Acosta in four rounds and knocking out Ryota Yamauchi in eight. He moved up to junior bantamweight and captured the WBO crown with a highlight-reel knockout against former WBA champ Andrew Moloney in May. Cortes (25-3-2, 10 KOs) is a nine-year pro who nearly upset Juan Francisco Estrada in a fiercely-contested September 2022 showdown. Cortes is coming off a 10-round majority decision win over Adolfo Castillo Gonzalez in March.

In other streaming action from Tokyo:

• Former multi-division kickboxing world champion Tenshin Nasukawa (1-0) will return in an eight-round Junior featherweight battle against undefeated Mexican Juan Flores Aceves (9-0, 7 KOs). Nasukawa made his pro boxing debut in April with a six-round decision win over Yuki Yonaha, while Aceves is coming off an eighth-round TKO against then-unbeaten  Adolfo Perez Lopez in June.
   
• Anthony Olascuaga (5-1, 3 KOs), from Los Angeles, looks to bounce back from his defeat to Teraji in an eight-round light flyweight battle against Filipino former world title challenger Giemel Magramo (28-3, 23 KOs).

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Leigh Wood will defend his WBA Featherweight World Title against Josh Warrington in a huge domestic clash on neutral ground at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday October 7^th, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

Nottingham favourite Wood (27-3, 16 KOs) produced a 12-round masterclass against Mexico’s hard-hitting dangerman Mauricio Lara to reclaim his WBA 126lbs crown last time out in May at Manchester’s AO Arena to become Britain’s latest two-time World Champion. 

‘Leigh-thal’ lost his World Title after being stopped in the seventh round by knockout artist ‘Bronco’ at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham earlier this year, but the 34-year-old Gedling warrior showed his courage by evoking an immediate rematch.

Lara had no answer to Wood’s superior skillset on the night, with the Ben Davison-trained fighter executing a brilliant disciplined display that saw him collect a landslide points win with scores in his favour of 118-109 x 2 and 116-111.

Leeds hero Warrington (31-2-1, 8 KOs) is aiming to become a three-time Featherweight World Champion after surrendering his IBF belt to Mexico’s Luis Alberto Lopez following a close points loss at the First Direct Arena last December – his first defeat in his home city. 

‘The Leeds Warrior’ regained the IBF strap when he stopped Kiko Martinez in his Leeds fortress in March 2022, flooring the Spaniard in the opening round before ending matters in the seventh round to punctuate a blistering performance in front of his adoring fans.

The former two-time IBF king, who has been out of action since his loss to Lopez, is eager to return to the top of the division and knows that a win over his British rival will put him in pole position for a unification rematch with Lopez – who recently KO’d Michael Conlan in five rounds. 

“I’m extremely excited for October 7,” said Wood. “In terms of the followings we’ve got, the football clubs and the cities, this is arguably the biggest British rivalry in the sport. For me, it doesn’t really get any bigger. Our styles will gel and that should make for a very exciting and entertaining fight. It should go down in British history.

“Josh has some great wins on his record and is obviously a two-time World Champion, but this is a fight that he cannot lose. He’s never really been in a boring fight – but neither have I. This fight will be all-action and the fans should be in for a great night.

“I know it will be quite hostile with both sets of fans battling it out vocally, but it should make for a great night. This is one that I need to win, so I can look back on with pride and soak up all the good memories. This is a must-win, for sure.”
 
“This is a big fight,” said Warrington. “It doesn’t get much better than a domestic dust up for a World Title! I’m obsessed in becoming a three-weight World Champion, to get back on top and that is going to show on the night. I will bring an army of fans to Sheffield and the atmosphere will be special. Leigh has had a good run and put some good wins together but I just don’t believe he can live with me. I hope he thinks my best days are behind me, on October 7 he’ll find out. AND THE NEW!”

“This is a huge all-British World Title clash between two of the best Featherweights on the planet,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Nottingham hero Leigh Wood defends his WBA Featherweight crown against ‘The Leeds Warrior’ Josh Warrington after brilliantly reclaiming it against Maurcio Lara in May. It doesn’t get much bigger than this! Both men will be backed by their fanatical supporters for what will be one of the best ever atmospheres at a boxing event. 

“Josh Warrington is desperate to be crowned a three-time World Champion after losing his IBF belt last December. Leigh Wood has plans to unify the 126lbs and will give everything he has to keep hold of his belt. Expect fireworks from the opening bell as these two all-action warriors go head to head in a Battle of Britain. Catch it live around the world on DAZN!””A massive fight to add to our autumn schedule,” said Joseph?Markowski, CEO North America, DAZN Group. “Leigh wood vs. Josh Warrington for the WBA Featherweight World Title is an absolute barnstormer – a domestic scrap between two brilliant, aggressive fighters that will deliver from the first bell. Tune in live and exclusive October 7 only on DAZN.”

Tickets for Wood vs. Warrington are priced £40, £60, £80, £100, £150, £200, £300 and £400 (VIP).

Matchroom Fight Pass members will be able to purchase tickets from 10am on Thursday August 3. Priority ticket info will be emailed directly to eligible members ahead of the on-sale time. 

General Sale tickets can be purchased via Stage Front and Utilita Arena Sheffield(utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk) from 10am on Friday August 4.

Los Angeles, CA (July 31, 2023) Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions has announced the signing of Undefeated Welterweight Contender Gor Yeritsyan, (15-0, 13 KOs), of Armenia to a multi-year promotional contract. The 28-year-old, residing in Los Angeles, is trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach at the famed Wild Card Boxing Gym.

On Friday, August 26, 2023, Yeritsyan will debut under the 360 Promotions banner against Rogelio Jun Doliguez, (24-4-2, 19 KOs), of the Philippines in a scheduled eight round welterweight clash at the Commerce Casino and broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS.

Said Gor Yeritsyan, “I am very happy to sign a contract with Tom Loeffler and 360 Promotions. My expectations are very high, I expect that we will go a long way together. I’m ready to fight anyone to get to world title fights. I train at Wild Card Boxing Club and my trainer is the legendary Freddie Roach and now I have a great promoter. I hope that together we will reach great heights.”

“We are excited to sign an outstanding fighter like Gor Yeritsyan,” said Tom Loeffler. “He fits into exactly what we are trying to accomplish with our shows on UFC FIGHT PASS, an exciting fighter with a large fanbase. The fact that Freddie Roach trains him and speaks so highly of him says all that we needed to know. Exciting times ahead for Gor.”

“I’m very happy Gor has found a promotional home with 360 Promotions because he has a fan-friendly style of fighting,” said Freddie Roach. “He’s a strong fighter and a good puncher who likes to trade.  He is mastering the art of applying constant pressure on his opponent. Best of all; he works hard in the gym and loves to learn. I really enjoy working with Gor.”

The hard-hitting Yeritsyan is coming off a show-stopping second round knockout of Gustavo Vittori on June 9, 2023 at the Commerce Casino and on UFC FIGHT PASS. The victory was his first appearance on a 360 Promotions’ event and his fourth in the Los Angeles area.

Prior to turning professional Yeritsyan was a six-time amateur champion in Armenia who compiled a record of 151-30.

The August 26th event at the Commerce Casino is headlined by The Fastest Rising Star in Boxing, ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (7-0, 6 KOs), of Cork, Ireland making the first defense of his WBC US Silver Super Welterweight Title against Livan ‘Machine Gun Kid’ Navarro, (13-1, 7 KOs), of Miami, FL in a scheduled ten-rounder.

Tickets priced at $200, $150, $100, $80 and $60 are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at through the 360 Promotions website. The Commerce Casino, ‘The World’s Largest Card Room and Site of the LA Poker Classic’, is located at 6131 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040. For more information and directions visit their website.

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QUEBEC CITY, Canada (July 30, 2023) — WBC/WBO/IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev’s title defense against former super middleweight world champion Callum Smith—originally scheduled for Saturday, August 19, at Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada—has been postponed due to a bone infection to Beterbiev’s jaw. He underwent surgery earlier today in Montreal, Canada.

Promoted by Eye of the Tiger and Top Rank, in association with Matchroom Boxing, information regarding a rescheduled date will be announced in due course.

Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs), who resides in Montreal, is boxing’s only world champion with a 100 percent knockout ratio. Smith (29-1, 21 KOs), the WBC’s mandatory challenger, has won two bouts by stoppage since dropping a decision in a 2020 title unification fight against Canelo Alvarez.

Follow all the action as Errol Spence Jr. takes on Terence Crawford for the Undisputed Welterweight Title. NO BROWSER REFESEH NEEDED. THE PAGE WILL UPDATE AUTOMATICALLY

Round 1: Left to body from Spence…1-2…Counter left from Crawford…

ROUND 2 Combination from Spence..Double jab and combination from Crawford…Left from Spence..Jab from Craford..Left to body..BIG JAB FROM SPENCE AND DOWN GOES CRAWFORD…

ROUND 3 Hard combo from Spence…Hard counter from Crawford…Counter right..Jab..

ROUND 4  Body shot from Crawford…Left uppercut…Hard straight left…Doube jab and left hand from Spence…Hard jab from Crawford..Spence bleeding around the right eye

ROUND 5 hard counters from Crawford..Huge uppercut..2 rights from Spence…Goof left from Spence…Jab from Crawford..

ROUND 6 Massive jab from Crawford…Counter left…Left..

ROUND 7 Huge right,,Thudding jabs..COUNTER RIHGHT HOOK DOWN GOES SPENCE..Huge Body shot…BIG KEFT AND DOWN GOS SPENCE…

ROUND 8 Big left from Crawford

ROUND 9 HUGE COMBINATION,,,,SPENCE IS HURT…FIGHT STOPPED

Round 1 Lead left from Cruz
Round 2 Cabrera lands a jab to the body. Lunging left from Cruz..Left hook to the body..Lead left uppercut from Cabrera…Counter right from Cruz…Check right from Cabrera…
Round 3 Lead left from Cruz..Right to the head…
Round 4 Left from Cruz…
Round 5 Lead left from Cabrera…Left hook from Cruz…Nice right..Left hook..Jab, 2 rights and a hard left,…Big right..
Round 6 Left hook from Cruz…Big left and right..Left hook
Round 7 Overhand right from Cruz…Left and right..Hard left…Cabrera showing a great chin
Round 8 Good left from Cabrera..Overhand right from Cruz..CRUZ DEDUCTED A POINT FOR PULLING THE HEAD…Cuz lands flush shots…Overhand right…Heaving flurry
Round 9 Left uppercut and left uppercut to body from Cruz..Lead left hook to the head…
Round 10 Left hook to top of head by Cruz…
Round 11 Double left hook for Cruz..Left and jab from Cabrera 
Round 12

114-113 CABRERA….114-113 CRUZ….115-112 CRUZ

Round 1:Uppercut from Donaire

ROUND 2 Right from Donaire..Counter left hook..Double jab…Right from Santiago

ROUND 3 Big Right from Donaire…Santiago bleeding from right side of forehead

ROUND 4 Santiago lands a right…Uppercut

ROUND 5 Double jab-right hand from Santiago…Good left hook..Right inside…right and left at the bell

ROUND 6 Right from Santiago…Body work,,,Donaire jab..Body shot

ROUND 7 HEADBUTT CAUSES CUT AROUND LEFT EYE OF SANTIAGO…

ROUND 8 Counter left hook from Donaire..Uppercut from Santiago..Combinaton from Santiago..

ROUND 10 Good right from Santiago…

ROUND 11 Left hook from Donaire…Right from Santiago…Double jab…4 punch combination..

116-112 TWICE AND 115-113 FOR SANTIAGO

Round 1  Tellez Jabbing…Doublejab right hand..Jab from Garcia…Right from Tellez,,Left to the body..right uppercut from Garcia..Right
Round 2 Body shots from Tellez..Right and left from Garcia…Uppercut…Hard jab…Right from Tellez..
Round 3 left From Tellez…Right…HARD RIGHT ROCKS GARCIA AND ANOTHER DROPS HIN ON HIS BACK….HUGE FLURRY AND THE FIGHT IS STOPPED