Dmitry Bivol got his revenge as he was able to turn the tide and win a 12-round majority decision over Artur Beterbiev in a rematch at the A & B Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The fight was almost a mirror image of the first fight that took place in October, but this time it was Bivol who won the majority of rounds over the second half of the contest. Beterbiev was good early as he landed the harder shots and took an early lead on the cards. Bivol was able to change thigs up as he boxed and countered and was able to get off his shots. Beterbiev was never out of the fight, but he simply was not able to keep the same rhythm that of the first six rounds.

Bivol landed 170 of 547 punches. Beterbiev was 121 of 688.

Bivol, 174.1 lbs of Tokmak, Kyrgystan won by scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114 and is now 24-1. Beterbiev, 175 lbs of Khasavyurt, RUS is 21-1.

Parker Stops Bakole in 2 to win WBO Interim Title

Joseph Parker stopped very late replacement Martin Bakole in round 2 to win the WBO Interim Heavyweight title.

In round two, Parker landed a big overhand right to temple that slumped Bakole to the canvas. The fight was stopped with Bakole down and corner stopped the bout at 2:17

Parker, 267 lbs of Auckland, NZ is 36-3 with 24 knockouts. Bakole of the Congo, took the fight on two days notice after IBF champion Daniel DuBois fell ill, is now 21-2.

Stevenson Stops Late Replacement Padley in 9; Retains Lightweight Title

Shakur Stevenson stopped late-replacement Josh Padley in round nine to defend the WBC Lightweight title.

It was a typical Stevenson fight as he dominated the fight was his boxing against the overmatched Padley. In round seven, Stevenson turned up the gas and started to really break Padley down. Finally in round nine, Stevenson scored three knockdowns, all on body shots and the corner of Padley rescued their man and threw in the towel.

Stevenson, 134.1 lbs of Newark, NJ is 23-0 with 11 knockouts. Padley, 134 lbs of Yorkshire, ENG is 15-1.

Adames and Sheeraz Battle to Draw in Middleweight Title bout

Carlos Adames retained the WBC Middleweight title with a split draw with Hamzah Sheeraz.

In round eight, Sheeraz started to swell under his right eye. the bout did noy feature much sustained action as Adames was trying to come forward and the longer Sheeraz fought off the back foot, Each landed some good shots, but neither followed up.

Scores were 118-110 for Adames, 115-114 for Sheeraz and 114-114.

Adames landed 143 of 509 punches. Sheeraz was 135 of 490.

Adames, 158.1 lbs of Elias Pina, DR is now 24-1-1. Sheeraz, 158 lbs of Essex, ENG is 21-0-1.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Decisions Madrimov to Retain WBC Interim Title

Vergil Ortiz Jr. retained the WBC Interim Super Welterweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Israil Madrimov.

In round two, Ortiz began to swell under both eyes. It was a fight where Ortiz was able to find Madrimov enough as Madrimov tried to move around the ring for the better part of the first nine rounds.

Ortiz landed 166 of 561 punches. Madrimov was 127 of 466.

Ortiz, 153.1 lbs of Grand Praire, TX won by scores of 117-111 and 115-113 twice and is now 23-0. Madrimov, 152.1 lbs of Khiva, UZB is 10-2-1.

Kabayel Stops Zhang in 6 to Win WBC Interim Heavyweight Title

Agit Kabayel scored a sixth round stoppage over Zhilei Zhang to win the WBC Interim Heavyweight Title

Kabayel took it Zhang for the better part of the first four rounds. Kabayel was touching Zhang to the body and coming upstairs to the head. It seemed like Zang was starting to wilt, until he landed big left counter in round five that put Kabayel on the canvas. In round six, Kabayel landed a right to the body that doubled over Zhang and the ref separated the fighters for what looked to be a knockdown. Somehow it wasn’t called that. But a moment later, it was another right that put Zhang on the canvas. Zhang tried to beat the count but was not able to at 2:29.

Kabayel, 241 lbs of Nortdrhein, GER is 26-0 with 18 knockouts. Zhang, 287.5 lbs of Zhoukou, CHI 27-3-1.

Callum Smith Decisions Buatsi in Slugfest to Capture interim Light Heavyweight Title

In a terrific action fight to start the main card, Callum Smith won a 12-round unanimous decision over Joshua Buatsi to win the WBO Interim Light Heavyweight title.

In round four, Smith was cut over his right eye. That seemed to fuel Smith as in round’s five and six, Smith hurt Buatsi with hard body shots. When it seemed that Smith was on his way to a stoppage, Buatsi hurt Smith with a big left hook in the final seconds of the frame.

It was a battle of body shots with both guys being hurt to the flank area,. The two battled down the strecth, but it was Smith who had the more telling blows.

Smith landed 272 of 716 punches. Buatsi was 247 of 606.

Smith, 174.1 lbs of Liverpool. ENG won by scores of 119-110, 116-112 and 115-113 and is now 31-2. Buatsi, 175 lbs of London is 19-1.

Mohammed Alakel remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Engel Gomez in a super featherweight fight.

Alakel, 134.1 ls of Riyadh, SA won by a 60-54 score and is now 3-0. Gomez, 132.1 lbs of Chinandega, SA is 8-43-3.

Ziyad Almaayouf remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Jonatas de Oliveira in a welterweight fight.

Almaayouf, 143.2 lbs of Riyadh, SA won by a 60-54 score and is now 7-0-1. Oliveira, 141.6 lbs of Para, BRA is 6-21.

This Thursday Night Boxing Insider, New York City’s only club boxing show returns to Sony Hall with action-packed fights featuring some of the area’s best prospects that will stream world wide on DAZN. Tickets on sale now! Come Support NYC Boxing. 

 Tickets:  https://www.ticketweb.com/event/boxing-insider-fight-night-sony-hall-tickets/14187393 

 The 10-round, main event pits one of boxing’s best kept secrets welterweight Avious Griffin (16-0, 15 KOs), versus Jose Luis “Guerro” Sanchez (14-4, 4 KOs) for the vacant WBC USA Welterweight title. Griffin has stopped all but one of his 16 opponents to date and he’s riding a 9-fight KO streak into the ring to take on Sanchez.

 A 10-round Special Heavyweight Attraction showcases Dominican Republic-native “Gentleman” George Arias (18-1-1, 7 KOs), fighting out of The Bronx, against Helaman Olguin. 

Two Brooklyn lightweight prospects are also fighting on the Feb. 20th show at Sony Hall in three separate four-round bouts:  

Koby Khalil Williams (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Nicholas Isaac (5-0 4Kos)

 Jason Castanon (1-1, 1 KO) vs. Stephen Barbee

“New York City is experiencing a boxing resurgence with a string of some of the biggest events in the sport,” promoter Larry Goldberg said. “Avious Griffen stole the show the last 2 times he was featured on Boxing Insider events and this time he’s fighting his toughest opponent yet in a WBC US Title fight. We have a strong Heavyweight fight plus I’m very excited to feature 4-0 Koby Williams vs 5-0 Nicholas Isaac”

Date: Thursday February 20th 6:30 doors 7:30 start time. 

Venue: Sony Hall 235 w. 46th st, Times Square, New York

Streaming: DAZN at 7:30 EST

Tickets: 

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/boxing-insider-fight-night-sony-hall-tickets/14187393

Undefeated welterweight prospect VeShawn Champion has signed a multi-year management deal with Trifon Petrov and James Bartley. 

The 26 year-old VeShawn Champion who resides in Dayton, Ohio is currently 8-0 with 6 wins coming by way of knockout. In his most recent fight on January 25th, Champion stopped  Pablo Fernandez in the first round. VeShawn’s most impressive win is a 3rd round knockout of Rashad Kilpatrick (5-0) on a card promoted by ProBox. 

“I am excited to have signed with Trifon and James. Adding them to my team will open doors for me and allow me to show my talents on bigger stages and platforms,” said Champion. 

Trifon Petrov guides the careers of some of the hottest talent in boxing such as Elijah Pierce, Maliek Montgomery, Euri Cedeño, Brittany Sims and more.

“I’ve been watching VeShawn for some time now and I’m happy our paths crossed and we were able to get a deal done. I believe VeShawn has a great future in the sport. He is definitely someone to watch in the welterweight division,” said Petrov.

“I’m thrilled my recent performances got me noticed by someone like Trifon, with his expertise  he will be able to put me in a position to change my life. I had to overcome a lot of adversity in 2024, and I truly believe this will be my breakout year,” concluded VeShawn Champion

Keyshawn Davis stopped Denys Berinchyk in round four to win the WBO Lightweight title at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden.

In round three, Davis landed a left to the body that put Berinchyk on a knee for a knockdown. In round four, it was another left to the body to liver as Berinchyk tried to come in and throw punches that put Berinchyk on the deck for the 10-count at

Davis, 134.2 lbs of Norfolk, VA is now 13-0 with 10 knockouts. Berinchyk, 134.6 lbs of Kyiv, UKR is 19-1.

Xander Zayas Stops Slawa Spomer in 9

Xander Zayas remained undefeated with a ninth round stoppage of Slawa Spomer in a battled of undefeated junior middleweights.

In round one, Spomer began to bleed from his nose.

In round nine, Zayas hurt Spomer with a left hook to the body. Spomer retreated to the ropes and Zayas pounced on Spomer with a flurry of punches until Zayas doubled over Spomer again with a another left to the body, and the fight was stopped at 2:01.

Zayas, 153.2 lbs of San Juan, PR is 21-0 with 13 knockouts. Spomer, 153.2 lbs of Heilbromn, GER is 20-1.

Mielnicki and Coyle Battle To Majority Draw

Vito Mielnicki Jr. and Connor Coyle battled to a 10-round majority draw in a middleweight fight.

In round four, Mielnicki was bleeding from his mouth. In the same round, Coyle was cut around his left eye.

Mielnicki, 159.4 lbs of Roseland, NJ took a card by a 96-94 tally while two judges had it even at 95-95. Mielnicki is now 20-1-1. Coyle, 158.3 lbs of Derry, NI is 21-0-1.

Juanmita Lopez DeJesus needed just 59 seconds to win his pro debut over Bryan Santiago in a four-round junior bantamweight bout.

DeJesus landed a left uppercut that put Santiago down and out.

Dejesus, 113.8 lbs of Caguas, PR is the son of former world champion Juan Manuel Lopez. Santiago, 113.6 lbs of Weslaco, TX is 1-2-1.

Abdullah Mason remained undefeated by dropping Manuel Jaimes four-times enroute to a fourth round stoppage in a eight-round lightweight bout.

In round Mason dropped Jaimes with a step-back left uppercut. Mason scored another knockdown in round three from another left hand.. In round four, Mason dropped Jaimes with a right hook that was followed by a left. Mason finished off Jaimes when he dumped him agaion the canvas with a straight left hand that was followed by two right hooks at 1:55.

Mason, 136.2 lbs of Cleveland is 17-0 with 15 knockouts. Jaimes, 137 lbs of Stockton, CA is 16-3-1.

Rohan Polanco stopped Jean Carlos Torres in round two of their 10-round welterweight fight.

In round one, Polanco dropped Torres with a leaping left hook to the temple In round two, it was a left hook that d put Torres down again. Seconds later, it was a big right hand that rocked Torres and one punch later the fight was stopped at 1:48.

Polanco, 146.4 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR is now 15-0 with 10 knockouts. Torres, 147 lbs of Trujillo Alto, PR is 22-2.

Keon Davis stopped Ira Johnson in round two of their four-round welterweight fight.

In round two, Davis dropped Johnson with a left hook to the body. Then it was a flurry that was capped by a right over the top that put Johnson down for 10-count at 1:38.

Davis, 149.2 lbs of Norfolk, VA is 2-0 with one knockout. Johnson, 148.2l lbs of Kansas City is 3-3.

Jared Anderson won a 10-round unanimous decision over Marios Kollias in a heavyweight bout.

In round four, Kollias started to swell under his left eye.

ANerson, 256.8 lbs of Toledo won by scores of 99-91 twice and 98-92 and is now 18-1. Kollias, 235.4 lbs of Pares, GRE is 12-4-1.

Juan Carlos Guerra Jr. scored an upset six-round split decision over Nico Ali Walsh in a middleweight fight.

Guerra, 1578.8 lbs of Chicago won by scores of 58-56 twice and 58-56 for Walsh. Guerra is now 6-1-1. Waksh, 15.2 lbs of Las Vegas is 11-2.

Lewis Williams won a four-round decision over Christian Uwaka in a heavyweight bout.

Williams, 230 lbs of Lennington Spa, ENG won by a 40-36 score and is now 2-0. Uwaka, 219 lbs of Portsmouth, ENG is 1-5.

NEW YORK (February 4th, 2025)- Trifon Petrov has announced the signing of Deonte Brown, an undefeated lightweight from Atlanta, Georgia to a long term management agreement.

Brown, who made his professional debut in 2017, boasts a perfect record of 15 wins and no losses, with 11 victories coming by knockout.

In his most recent fight, Deonte Brown knocked out previously unbeaten Jesus Saracho in the 9th round.

Unfortunately, promotional issues have hindered Brown’s career in the past couple of years.

Deonte Brown is confident with his new team the inactivity issues will stay in the past.

“I am excited to work with Trifon. We will do big things together. He keeps his guys active and they constantly fight on TV. Those are the opportunities I need. I’m ready for anyone in my weight class,” said Brown.

Brown will be making his ring return on April 4th, in Houston, Texas on a Red Owl Boxing card. The show I’ll be televised on DAZN, head matchmaker James Bartley confirmed.

“Deonte has shown exceptional promise throughout his professional career. I am excited to have the opportunity to guide him moving forward,” said Trifon Petrov.

After signing with Petrov, Brown made the move to New York City and will train under the tutelage of Chelo Betancourt. Chelo is a well renowned trainer who currently trains world title contender Edwin De Los Santos and has worked with former champions Zab Judah and the late Agapito Sanchez.

February 4, 2025–Weights for Tuesday Night’s Country Box 27 show at The Troubadour Nashville.

Maidel Sando 171 – Vaughn Alexander 166.4

Oliver McCall 250 – Gary Cobia 253.2

Djibril Diakte 166.4 – Jeremiah Robinson 164.6

Damari Philson 131.8 – Marlon Lewis 133

Giovanni Figueroa 121.7 – Rashad Hicks 125

Conja Nathan 294.4 – Demonte Cherry 239.4

Ryan Diaz 192.4 – Raquan Ashby 197

Devin Parrish 148.8 – Khari Williams 143.4

Promoter: Jimmy Adams Promotions

Venue: Troubadour Nashville

1st Bell 7PM CT (8 PM ET)

TV: USA Today, USA Today Sports, Countrybox247.com, itube24.com, Trillerr.TV (Marc Abrams, Mike Rodgers and Albert Haynesworth on the Call)

Photos By Janet Wohler / Jimmy Adams Promotions

Jimmy Adams Promotions & Country Box “Where Music Meets Boxing” Get your tickets at countrybox247.com

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (February 3, 2025) — Today the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) unveiled the twenty (20) honorees chosen for induction into its Hall of Fame. The prestigious 9th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 26th, to Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. 

  2025 INDUCTION CLASS:

  FIGHTERS: Julian Jackson, Steve Collins, Charles Brewer, Junior Jones, Charles Murray, Curtis Parker, and Patrick Majewski SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS: Sean O’Grady {Boxing Analyst/Fighter}, Tommy Brooks {Trainer}, Joe Cortez {Referee}, Jolene Mizzone {Matchmaker/Manager} Bernie Dillon {Casino Executive} Jeff Jowett {Media}, and Nick Tiberi Sr. {Matchmaker} POSTHUMOUSLY: Bert Cooper {Fighter}, Rocky Lockridge {Fighter}, Teddy Mann {Fighter} Cash White {Trainer } PIONEERS: Young Gene Buffalo {Fighter} and Bob Botto {Manager}

“We eagerly anticipate the induction of these distinguished individuals chosen for the “2025” Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. We look forward with great enthusiasm to celebrating and paying tribute to this exceptional group, whose contributions have played a significant role in establishing Atlantic City as one of the sports recognized boxing Mecca’s.” – Ray McCline, President & Founder, Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame

  The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will offer boxing enthusiasts a fun filled experience with exceptional programming at this year’s Boxing Hall of Fame Awards & Induction Weekend. Delight in a VIP cocktail reception, engage in meet & greets with legendary figures, and immerse yourself in a fight fan experience showcasing stunning artwork, exhibits, and boxing memorabilia. The pinnacle of the weekend is the Awards & Induction red-carpet ceremony, set in an award-show atmosphere.

“Hard Rock Atlantic City is proud to welcome back Atlantic City’s Boxing Hall of Fame. This exciting event offers boxing enthusiasts the unique experience to interact and meet some of the most legendary names in boxing history. Hosting the 2025 ACBHOF event continues our commitment to presenting the most diverse entertainment in Atlantic City,” stated Mike Woodside, VP of Entertainment & Marketing, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

 “Wow!” I truly thought my time of being inducted into another Hall of Fame was over. I wish to say thank you Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame for this incredible honor. Atlantic City has always been one of my favorite places to compete, and it’s also where I first saw the late great Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor, a memory that I will always cherish.”– Julian “The Hawk” Jackson

 “I am deeply honored to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Atlantic City holds a special place in my heart, as it’s where I got my first big break in boxing back in the 1980s. I’m thrilled to return and celebrate this incredible milestone. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my journey.” – Steve “Celtic Warrior” Collins

“Being inducted into Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor that brings back incredible memories, like winning the WBA Lightweight World Title against the great Hilmer Kenty, and spending many years working as an analyst on USA and ESPN Networks right here in Atlantic City. Atlantic City will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’m deeply grateful for the pivotal role it played in my boxing journey.”- Sean O’Grady 

A special thanks to our partners, sponsors and supporters: Mayor Marty Small Sr., City of Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Club Boardwalk Resorts-Flagship Hotel, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Sampson Boxing, OCEAN Inc, Bare Knuckle Fighting Champions, Irish Pub, D’Arcy Johnson Day Lawyers, Sparbar LTD, Fight Night Apparel, Adams Boxing, WBC, IBF, CM 3D Crystal’s, Chris Guzman Gloves and Patrick Killian Arts.

For more information, visit the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame’s website at: www.acbhof.com

Claressa Shields won the Undisputed Heavyweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins at The Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan.

Shields dominated the fight and in round three rocked Perkins badly with a overhand right.

Shields continued to win every round and in the last 10 seconds of the fight landed a perfect counter right to the jaw that made Perkins glove hit the canvas.

Shields, 173.6 lbs of Flint, MI won by scores of 100-89, 99-90 and 97-92 and is now 16-0. Perkins, 177.2 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is 5-1.

In a horrible display in a heavyweight bout, Brandon Moore defeated Skylar Lace via eighth round disqualication.

Both guys were deducted points in round four for holding. Lacy continued to hold for the rest of the fight. In round eight he was deducted another point for holding. Seconds later, Lacy held and pushed Moore and they both when splattering out through the middle ropes and on to a broadcast table that broke. Referee Steve Willis started a 20-count but finally stopped the count and awarded the bout to Moore at 51 seconds.

Moore, 249.4 lbs of Lakeland, FL is now 17-1. Lacy, 260.4 lbs of Indianapolis, IN is 8-1-2.

Joseph Hicks remained undefeated with an seventh round stoppage over Keon Pappillon in a battle of undefeated junior middleweights.

In round one, Pappillion suffered swelling around left eye from an accidental headbutt.

In round seven, Hicks landed a chopping right that hurt Pappillon. Hicks jumped on Papillion and landed a hard flurry of punches and referee Ansel Stewart ackowleged the corner and stopped the bout at 1:35.

Hicks, 152.6 lbs of Grand Rapids, MI is 12-0 with eight knockouts. Paillion, 152.2 lbs of Lafyette, LA is 10-1-1.

Joshua James Pagan remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Ronal Ron Ramirez in a lightweight bout.

In round one, Pagan was cut over his left eye

Pagan, 135 lbs of Grand Rapids, MI won by scores of 79-73 and 78-74 twice and is now 12-0. Ramirez, 133.8 lbs of Caracas, VEN is 16-8.

Caroline Veyre won an eight-round unanimous decision over Carmen Vargas in a featherweight bout

In round two, Vargas began to bleed from her right eye.

Veyre, 123.1 lbs of Montreal won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 9-1. Vargas, 124 lbs of Houston is 5-3-1.

Ashleyann Lozada made a successful pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Denise Moran in a super bantamweight bout.

Lozada landed 59 of 145 punches. Moran was 22-109.

Lozada, 122.6 lbs of Corozal, PR won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is 1-0. Moran, 122.8 lbs of Cathedral City, CA is 3-1.

January 20, 2025–Atif Oberlton won the WBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight title with a five-round beatdown stoppage over previously undefeated Joaquin Berroa in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia.

The entertaining seven bout card was promoted by King’s Promotions.

Oberlton dominated the action as he worked behind a solid jab that was followed up by some strong left hands. Berroa showed a sturdy chin, but Oberlton began to soften up Berroa with a nice body assault. In round five, Oberlton rocked Berroa into the corner and followed up with a right hook that sent Berroa down face-first and the bout was over at 2:26.

The 26-year-old Philadelphia native, Oberlton was sore into the world rankings with a record of 12-0 with 10 knockouts, Berroa who competed for the Dominican Republic at the 2012 Olympic Games is now 6-2

Quaidir Albright kept his perfect wins to knockout ratio intact he stopped Damian Rodriguez at the end of round six of their eight round welterweight bout.

The bout was an action packed fight with both fighters showcasing solid offense. Albright started to seize control in the fourth round as his head and body shots started to noticeably affect Rodriguez. Rodriguez began to bleed from the mouth and his punch out began to slow down. After sustaining punishment, the bout was halted in the corner.

Albright of Philadelphia is now 12-1 with all wins coming early. Rodriguez of Panama City, Panama via Havana, Cuba is 13-3.

Devon Young scored a vicious first-round stoppage over Calvin Barnett in a six-round heavyweight bout.

Young was all-over Barnett and landed a nasty combination that knocked Barnett out along the ropes at 2:01.

Young of Aiken, South Carolina is now 6-0 with five knockouts. Barnett of Tulsa, Oklahoma is 5-2.

MMA star Kayla Hracho made a successful professional boxing debut with a four-round majority decision over Ayesha Green in a super flyweight bout.

Hracho of Coconut Creek, Florida via Reading. PA won by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38 and is now 1-0. Green of Princeton, NJ is 0-3.

Colby Madison and Ali Ellis fought to a six-round draw in a heavyweight bout.

Ellis dropped Madison with a vicious right hand in round three. Madison was able to salvage the draw when he landed a little right hand that seemed to rattle the left eye of Ellis and he took a knee. Scores were 56-56 on all cards.

Madison of Baltimore is 11-7-3. Ellis of Baltimore is 6-0-1.

Jorge Luis Moracen remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Tariq Green in a super middleweight contest.

Moracen of Miami via Cuba won by scores of 59-55 and 58-56 twice and he went the distance for the first time while raising his record to 5-0. Green of Philadelphia is 5-3-2.

In the opening bout that featured debuting featherweights, Shannel Butler destroyed Ella Duckworth in 48 seconds of the scheduled four-round bout.

King’s Promotions will return to El Paso, Texas on February 22nd as Stephanie Han battles Hannah Terlep for the WBA Lightweight World Title.

On March 14th, King’s Promotions will be back at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA as Brittany Sims battles Bree Howling for the Interim WBA World Bantamweight Title. Also expected on the card will be Oberlton, Albright, Julian Gonzalez, Euri Cedeno and more.

Photo by Kenny Ludwig.

Los Angeles, Ca–December 23, 2024, — Fightbook, the groundbreaking matchmaking platform designed to revolutionize the way fighters, promoters, and matchmakers connect, is proud to announce its official launch scheduled for early 2025. Ahead of this milestone, Fightbook is actively inviting professional boxers with at least one pro fight to pre-register now at Fightbook.com.

Incentives for Early Registration

As part of the pre-launch campaign, fighters who register before January 31, 2025, will receive a $25 pre-registration bonus. Fightbook’s goal is to have at least 1,000 fighters pre-registered before its official launch.

What is Fightbook?

Fightbook is a free-to-use platform built to streamline the matchmaking process, reduce costs, and improve efficiency for everyone involved in making a fight happen. Whether you’re a fighter seeking more opportunities, a promoter looking to reduce travel expenses, or a matchmaker tired of chasing down leads, Fightbook provides a centralized solution.

Key Benefits of Fightbook:

• Find Local Opponents: Reduce or eliminate travel expenses by finding fighters in the same city as your event.

• Boost Ticket Sales: Local fighters bring local fans, increasing ticket revenue.

• Streamlined Communication: Direct messaging and transparent profiles reduce back-and-forth delays.

• Proactive Opportunities for Fighters: Fighters can search and bid on fights rather than waiting to be discovered.

• Automated Contracts: Execute fight agreements seamlessly with built-in DocuSign features.

• Reliable Standby Opponents: Access ready-to-fight, medically cleared fighters for last-minute replacements.

• Data-Driven Insights: Track fighter performance, reliability, and fair market purse values.

A Global Vision

Fightbook is not just another matchmaking platform—it aims to become a global brand that transforms the boxing industry, starting in the United States before expanding into Mexico, Argentina, and beyond.

“We’re creating a platform where fighters can take control of their careers, promoters can cut costs, and matchmaking can become faster and more efficient,” said Mark Habibi, Founder of Fightbook. “This is more than just technology—it’s about empowering the entire boxing community.”

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Professional boxers are encouraged to pre-register now at Fightbook.com and claim their $25 pre-registration bonus before the January 31, 2025 deadline.

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Chris Kongo won a six-round decision over John Henry Mosquera in a middleweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Kongo, 158.1 lbs of London won by a 60-54 score and is now 17-2. Mosquera, 159.2 lbs of Cali, COL is 5-21-1.

Adam Hamed remained undefeated with a fourth and final round stoppage of Jesus Gonzalez in a welterweight bout.

Towards the end of round three, Hamad, landed a ripping left hook that rocked Gonzalez that he followed with more shits that put Gonzalez down. Just seconds into round four, Haned rocked Gonzalez again and the fight was stopped at 26 seconds.

Hamed, 145.8 lbs of Manchester, ENG is the son of former world champion Naseem Hames, is 5-0 with three knockouts. Gonzalez, 142.8 lbs of Colombia is 3-5.

Abdullah Darkazanly made a successful pro debut with a four-round decision over Jose Aguirre in a middleweight bout.

Darkazanly, 157.9 lbs of Riyadh, SAU won by a 40-36 score and is now 1-0. Aguirre, 160 lbs of San Jose, CA is now 2-9.

Levi Barnes won a four-round decision over Romero Garcia Lopez in a junior middleweight bout.

Barnes, 155.9 lbs of Preston, ENG won by a 40-36 score and is now 8-0. Lopez, 153.2 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 8-18.

Luke Bibby remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Jordan Ellison in a junior welterweight bout.

Bibby, 141,2 lbs of Perth, SCO won by a score of 59-55 and is now7-0. Ellison, 143.6 lbs of Sunderland, ENG is 15-56-5.

December 16, 2024 –Weights for Tuesday Night’s Country Box 27 show at The Troubadour Nashville.

Marcos Forestal 133.8 – Jerome Rodriguez 133.2

DeMichael Harris 137.8 – Weusi Johnson 134.2

Jacob Yamazoto 190.4 – Javier Frazier 199.2

Yoelys Leal Molina 146.2 – Cody Jenkins 147.6

Sheldon Vallton 124.4 – Angelo Ramos 125.4

Kashaun Davis 304.4 – Antuan Tubbs 243.4

Khalil Smoot 240,6 – Ritchie Cherry 234.4

Devin Parrish 150.8 – Jamar McClain 145.6

Devin McGovern 206.2 – Damonte Cherry 242.4

Promoter: Jimmy Adams Promotions

Venue: Troubadour Nashville

1st Bell 7PM CT (8 PM ET)

TV: USA Today, USA Today Sports, Countrybox247.com, itube24.com, Trillerr.TV (Marc Abrams, Mike Rodgers and Albert Haynesworth on the Call)

Photos By Janet Wohler / Jimmy Adams Promotions

Jimmy Adams Promotions & Country Box “Where Music Meets Boxing” Get your tickets at countrybox247.com

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Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel entertained and delivered, yet after 36 grueling minutes neither could claim victory as the nip and tuck welterweight battle ended in a 12-round majority draw at in Ontario, California.

Both guys had plenty of moments taking the lead in the fight as the both landed plenty of head and body flurries. The fighters took turns taking rounds as it was a nip-and-tuck battle throughout.

Rocha landed 205 of 818 punches. Curiel was 232 of 731.

In the end, Rocha won a scorecard by a 116-112 tally while the two others were evened up at 114-114.

Rocha of Santa Ana, CA is 25-5-1. Curiel of Los Angeles is 15-0-1.

Conwell Knocks Out Vegara in 7

In a battle of undefeated junior middleweights, Charles Conwell stopped Gerardo Vegara in round seven of their 10-round bout.

Vegara dominated the action and bloodied Vegara in round five. In round seven, Conwell hurt Vegara with a left hook and opened up a vicious eight=punch flurry that featured several more hard left hook and the fight was stopped at 2:51.

Conwell, 153.8 lbs of Cleveland is 21-0 with 16 knockouts. Vegara, 152.8 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 20-1.

Scrappy Ramirez Decisions Bui

John Ramirez won a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Epharim Bui in a super flyweight bout.

In round four, Bio was bleeding under his right eye.

Ramirez landed 176 of 601 punches. Bui was 175 of 705.

Ramirez, 114 1/2 lbs of Los Angeles won by scores of 97-93 on all cards and is now 14-1. Bui, 113 3/4 lbs of Sugarland, TX is 10-1.

Marlen Esparza Decisions Arely Mucino

In a battle of former world champions, Marlen Esparza won a 10-round unanimous decision over Arely Mucino in a super flyweight bout.

Esparza landed 146 of 460 punches. Mucino 113 of 486.

Esparza who missed the flyweight limit weight and came in at 114 lbs and the Houston native won by scores od 98-92 twice and 97-93 and is now 15-2. Mucino, 111.1 lbs of Monterrey, MEX is 32-5-2.

Victor Morales Stops Guardado Due Eye Injury

Victor Morales remained undefeated by stopping Ivan Guardado due to a swollen eye in round eight of their 10-round junior lightweight bout.

In round one, Guardado was cut under his left eye.

Just as the bell sounded for round eight, the right eye of Guardado was swelling badly. The ringside doctor spent several minutes test out Guardado and then pulled Guardado out of the fight.

Morales, 131 lbs of Vancouver, WA is now 20-0-1 with 10 knockouts. Guardado, 131 lbs of Ensanada, MEX is 16-3-1.

Jorge Chavez remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Ruben Casero in a super bantamweight bout.

In round one, Chavez landed a big right that sent Casero down. Chavez dropped Casero again at the end of the frame. Casero was bleeding from around the right eye as early as round four.

Chavezm 121 1/2 lbs of Tijuana MEX won by scores of 80-70 and is now 13-0. Casero, 121 1/4 lbs of Uruguay is 12-4.

Ricardo Ruvalcaba remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Jabin Chollet in a welterweight contest.

Ruvalcaba, 144 3/4 lbs of Ventura, CA won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 13-0-1. Chollet, 145 lbs of San Diego is now 10-2.

Gael Cabrera stopped Garen Diagan in round two of their six-round super bantamweight fight.

In round two, Cabrera landed a big left right on the nose for a knockdown. When Diagan got to his feet, Diagan did not look like he could continue and the fight was stopped at 2:59.

Cabrera of Sonora, MEX is 6-0 with four knockouts. Diagan, 121 1/2 lns of General Santos City, PHL is 10-6.

Uhilices Reyes scored a shocking second round stoppage over previously undefeated Joshua Garcia in a six-round lightweight bout.

In round one, Reyes rocked Garcia with a left hook and had Garcia stumbling around and eating punches. Reyes continued to flurry and dropped Garcia. Halfway through round two, Reyes landed a booming left that was followed by a right and Garcia was dropped again. Reyes continued to the assault was Garcia was administered a third count and the fight was waved off at 2:04.

Reyes, 132 1/2 lbs of Omaha, NE is 3-1 with two knockouts. Garcia, 134 1/4 lbs of Moreno Valley, CA is 9-1.

Fabian Guzman stopped Travis Floyd in round two of their four-round middleweight bout.

In round two, Guzman dropped Floyd with a right hook as Floyd was walking in. Guzman continues to pound on Floyd until the bout was stopped at 2:28.

Guzman, 158 1/2 lbs of Orange, CA is 6-0 with six knockouts. Floyd, 154 1/2 lbs is now 4-12-2.

Javier Meza made a successful pro debut with an opening round stoppage over David Music in a junior welterweight bout.

Early in round one, Meza dropped Music with an overhand right. Later in the round, Meza landed a huge flurry in the corner that forced a referee stoppage at 2:59.

Meza, 140 1/4 lbs of Amarillo, TX is 1-0 with one knockout. Music, 141 1/2 lbs of Findlay, OH is 1-1.

Antonio Vargas stopped Winston Guerrero to capture the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

In the first thirty seconds of the fight, Vargas landed a hard left-right combination that sent Guerrero to the floor. In round two, Guerrero evened up the score as he landed a big right hand that put Vargas down for a heavy knockdown.

In round 10, Vargas rocked Guerrero with a right hand. Vargas followed up with a huge flurry that included two more vicious right hands om a prone Guerrero and the fight was stopped at 1:10

Vargas, 117.2 lbs of Kissimmee, FL is now 19-1 with 11 knockouts. Guerrero, 117,8 lbs of Managua, NIC is 22-1.

Wanna Walton Decisions Hanley

Javon “Wanna” Walton won a four-round majority decision over Erik Hanley in a lightweight bout.

Walton, 135 lbs of Atlanta won by scores of 40-36 twice and 38-38 and is now 2-0-1. Hanley, 133 lbs of Oceanside, NY is 1-2.

Danier Pero Stops Burns in 1

Danier Pero stopped Walter Burns in the opening round of their 10-round heavyweight bout.

In the opening minute, Pero landed a huge left that put Burns on his back. The punch opened up a huge cut around the right eye of Burns. Just before the round ended, Pero landed another right that made Burns stumble to the canvas. Upon Burns getting to his feet, the bout was stopped at

Pero, 236.8 lbs of Camguay, CUB is 10-0 with eight knockouts. Burns, 225.8 lbs of Detroit is 8-3.

Tammara Thibeault Wins Pro Debut

Tammara Thibeault won her professional debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Natasha Spence in a middleweight bout.

Thibeault landed 61 of 267 punches. Spence was 14 of 95.

Thibeault, 160 lbs of Quebec, CAN won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 1-0. Spence, 158.6 lbs of Cambridge, CAN is 8-7-2.

Thibeault became the first professional women to make a pro debut in three-minute rounds.

Jocksan Blanco won an eight-round majority decision over Jeovanny Estela in a junior middleweight bout.

Blanco, 153.2 lbs of Caracas, VEN won by scores of 77-75 twice and 76-76 and is now 8-0. Esteala, 153.1 lbs is now 14-2,

Gurgen Hovhannisyan remained undefeated with a hard fought eight-round majority decision over Patrick Mailata in a heavyweight bout.

Hovhannisyan, 275 lbs of Armenia won by scores of 77-75 twice and 76-76 and is now 7-0. Mailata, 309.4 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX is 6-3.

Hendri Cedeno remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Hernandez Ramos in a welterweight bout.

Cedeno, 142 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR won by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74 and is now 15-0. Ramos, 146.6 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX is 23-6.

Ardreal Holmes Jr. won a 10-round unanimous decision over Edwin Junior Jimenez in a battle of undefeated junior middleweights in Flint, Michigan.

Holmes, 153.4 lbs of Flint won by scores of 97-93 on all cards and is now 17-0. Jimenez, 153.2 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR is 9-1.

Joey Spencer won a 10-round majority decision over Miguel Hernandez in a middleweight bout.

Spencer, 159 lbs of Linden, MI won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 95-95 and is now 19-1. Hernandez, 159.2 lbs of Dallas is 9-1.

Samantha Worthington remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Jaica Pavilus in a junior welterweight fight.

In round six, Worthington was cut along the left eye.

Worthington, 138.6 lbs of Lexington, KY won by scores of 59-55 on all cards and is now 10-0. Pavilus, 134 lbs of New York City is 4-7-1.

Da’Velle Smith remained undefeated with an eight-round majority decision over William Townsel in a super middleweight fight.

Smith, 164.6 lbs of Detroit won by scores of 78-74, 77-75 and 76-76 and is now 11-0. Townsel, 160.6 lbs of Portsmouth, VA is 8-2.

LOS ANGELES (December 9, 2024)–Wise Owl Boxing has announced the

signing of Mexican Olympian Briandra Tamara Cruz.

““I’m thrilled to announce our partnership with Briandra Tamara Cruz, an

incredible athlete whose skill, determination, and dedication to the sport of

boxing are at the highest level. Briandra’s achievements, including her

Olympic journey, speak volumes about her potential. We aim to elevate her

career to new heights and continue showcasing her talent on a global stage.

This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, and I’m honored to be a part

of it.” said Mark Habibi of Wise Owl Boxing.

“I am excited and ready for 2025! It should be a great year. I am focused on

my career and signing with Wise Owl Boxing is a good opportunity for me. I

believe that I can fight for a world title quickly. I want to win all the titles at

147 pounds. It doesn’t really matter who is in my way,” said Cruz.

“Briandra has accomplished a lot in her amateur career and proudly

represented her counrty of Mexico in the 2020 Olympics. I’m excited to be

managing her now so we can showcase her to the entire world” said co-

manager, Angel Lopez of Wise Owl Boxing.

Cruz, 25, competed in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and has a

professional record of 1-0.

Cruz had an amateur record of 62-8 and was an eight-time national

champion spanning four weight divisions.

Cruz won several gold medals in international competitions such as the

International Cup, La Romana International Cup, National Elite and

Quadrangular Tournaments.

The Mazatlan native competed against Imane Khelif in 2022 and lost against

her in Guadalajara. Khelif is the competitor who won the Gold medal in Paris

in the 2024 Olympic games and recently it was reported she has internal

testicles and an XY chromosome.

“I was the 1st woman to go to the Olympics and represent Mexico and I can’t

wait to bring a world title back home. I want to thank all the fans and people

that have been behind me. The best of me is yet to come” finished Cruz. For More Information,

Philadelphia, PA (December 6, 2024) — Weights for Saturday night’s RDR Promotions card at Harrahs Philadelphia.

Isaiah Johnson 139.6 – Kevin Johnson 139

(NBA Americas Super Lightweight Title)

Quadir Albright 147.2 – Pablo Polanco Fernandez 150

Steven Grandy 134.9 – Assan Tucker 136

Ghandi Romain 146.2 – Rommell Toran 148

Zaire Jefferson 167.6 – Kionti Davis 165.2

Erron Peterson 161 – Preston Wilson 158.1

Semaj Justice 120.2 – Fernando Joaquin Valdez 120.2

Jacob Cuevas 138.8 – Clayton Hibbert 136.4

Daniel Ivanovski 191.6 – Marcus Smith 197

Nelson Morales 150.6 – Jordan Drayton 152

Promoter: RDR Promotions

Venue: Harrahs Philadelphia

1st Bell: 7 PM ET (Doors 6 PM ET)

Stream: BXNGTV.com

Tickets are $75, $100, $130 and can be purchased at rdrboxing@yahoo.com

Photo By Kenny Ludwig

Philadelphia, PA (December 2, 2024) — This Saturday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, RDR Promotions will present a massive card of 11 bouts. The main event will be an eight-round NBA Americas Super Lightweight Title bout featuring undefeated Isaiah Johnson taking on Kevin Johnson.

Isaiah Johnson, 22 of Sicklerville has an unblemished mark of 10-0 with seven knockouts. The three-year professional is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Andrew Rodgers on August 24th in Philadelphia.

Kevin Johnson, 32 of Las Vegas is 12-4 with eight knockouts. The eight-year professional has wins over Flavio Rodriguez (8-0-1), Isaac Luna (3-0), Larry Gomez (8-0), Luis David Salazar (15-0), Rock Dodter Myrthil (17-0), and former world title challenger Vicente Martin Rodriguez. In his last outing, Johnson was on the wrong end of an eight-round majority decision to Kelvin Davis on July 6th in Newark, New Jersey

In six-round bouts:

Ghandi Romain (5-1-1, 4 KOs) of Irvington, New Jersey battles Rommel Toram (2-2-1, 2 KOs) of Ohio in a welterweight bout.

Erron Peterson (8-0-1, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Preston Wilson (7-4-2, 5 KOs) of Parkersburg, West Virginia in a middleweight contest.

Avery Sparrow (11-5, 4 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a lightweight bout.

Quadir Albright (10-1, 10 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Pablo Polanco Fernandez (11-17, 4 KOs) of Youcatan, Mexico in a welterweight fight.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Zaire Jefferson (1-0) of Philadelphia takes on Kijonti Davis (1-7, 1 KO) in a super middleweight clash.

17- year-old Steven Grandy (1-0, 1 KO) of Houston returns home to Philadelphia to take on Assan Tucker (0-2) of Omaha, Nebraska in a lightweight fight.

Daniel Ivanoski (1-0, 1 KO) of Israel fights Marcus Smith (2-0, 2 KOs) of Tennessee in a battle of undefeated cruiserweights.

Nelson Morales (5-19, 2 KOs) of Scranton, PA tangles with Jordan Drayton (0-3) of Brooklyn, New York in a welterweight bout.

17 year-old Semaj Justice (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Fernando Joaqauin Valdez (1-12) of Salta, Argentina in a super bantamweight battle.

Jacob Cuevas (4-0, 3 KOs) of Las Vegas takes on Clayton Hibbert (2-3, 2 KOs) of Los Angeles in a junior welterweight bout.

Tickets are $75, $100, $130 and can be purchased at rdrboxing@yahoo.com

Nikolay Shvab 134.5 – Andrew Rodgers 136

Chris Howard 144 – Ryan Schwartzberg 144.6

Tony Aguilar 138.6 – Marcello Williams 138.4

Ryan Shaw 111.8 – Rondarius Hunter 111.8

Curtis Harper 267.6 – Francois Russell 258.6

Yoelys Leal Molina 147.4 – Jashawn Hunter (Will Weigh Tues)

Yoandri Rodriguez 266.4 – Julio Mendoza 231.2

Promoter: Jimmy Adams Promotions

Venue: Troubadour Nashville

1st Bell 7PM CT (8 PM ET)

TV: USA Today, USA Today Sports, Countrybox247.com, itube24.com, Trillerr.TV (Marc Abrams, Mike Rodgers and Albert Haynesworth on the Call)

Photos By Janet Wohler / Jimmy Adams Promotions

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