Mayerlin Rivas, the World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight champion, will make her debut in the United States to defend her crown this Saturday against Erika Cruz, a strong challenger, at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. 

The fight will be part of the Matchroom Boxing event and will have two female warriors in dispute for the 122-pound belt on a big stage in the western United States. 

Rivas is the champion of the pioneer organization and will make her debut in the big U.S. market at the age of 35. The Venezuelan will be making the third defense of the title she won in 2020 by defeating Laura Ledezma and defended with a win over Karina Fernandez in 2022 and a technical draw against Nazarena Romero in June of last year. 

Cruz is a fighter known for her great battles and former featherweight champion who will move down a weight class with the firm intention of returning to win a WBA belt. The 33-year-old Mexican is coming off a victory over Melissa Parker in her most recent bout in September, which was preceded by a fight against Amanda Serrano in April, which was one of the best fights of the year despite her defeat. 

This week, she will be hosting several promotional activities in California, including a public workout, press conference and weigh-in ceremony. Rivas has a record of 17 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws and 11 knockouts, while Cruz has 16 wins, 3 losses and 3 knockouts.

Top Rank presented by AutoZone: Stevenson vs. De Los Santos will be presented live this Thursday, November 16, at 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT, on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ from T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.

In the main event, Shakur Stevenson will attempt to become a three-weight world champion when he takes on Dominican puncher Edwin De Los Santos for the vacant WBC lightweight world title.

Stevenson (20-0, 10 KOs), from Newark, New Jersey, earned a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics and debuted as pro in 2017. He won titles in two divisions in his first five years in the paid ranks. In 2019 he toppled Joet Gonzalez to win the vacant WBO featherweight world championship. From there, he captured the WBO junior lightweight title in 2021 and went on to add the WBC strap to his collection in 2022 with a 12-round decision over Oscar Valdez.

De Los Santos (16-1, 14 KOs) is a hard-hitting southpaw from the Dominican Republic. He debuted in 2018 and notched his first 13 victories in his home country. In his U.S. debut, he suffered a razor-thin split decision loss to William Foster III. He hasn’t lost a fight since. This will be De Los Santos’ first shot at a world title.

In the world championship co-feature, Mexico’s Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete defends his WBO junior lightweight strap against Brazilian two-time world title challenger Robson Conceição.

Navarrete (38-1, 31 KOs) captured his first world title by defeating Isaac Dogboe for the WBO junior featherweight crown in December 2018. In February, Navarrete became a three-division champion by defeating Liam Wilson via ninth-round TKO for the WBO junior lightweight world title. Navarrete looks to make the second defense of his strap as the possibility of a title opportunity in a fourth weight division emerges on the horizon.

Conceição (17-2, 8 KOs) made history as Brazil’s first Olympic boxing gold medalist, turning pro under the Top Rank banner less than three months after the 2016 Rio Games. He’s made two valiant attempts at a world title, one in 2021 against Oscar Valdez and another in 2022 against Shakur Stevenson. Conceição will now get a third opportunity to call himself a world champion in the pro ranks.

The undercard, featuring a battle between unbeaten welterweights as well as a host of emerging prospects, streams exclusively on ESPN+ at 5:40 p.m. ET / 2:40 p.m. PT.

Calling the action will be ESPN’s Joe Tessitore, Hall of Famer, Timothy Bradley, Jr., Mark Kriegel, and Bernardo Osuna.

Special Programming:

Prior to Thursday’s event, ESPN will air three special programs:

• Top Rank Boxing on ESPN: Best of Shakur Stevenson: a one-hour look back at Shakur’s greatest fight moments.
• Blood, Sweat, & Tears: Stevenson vs. De Los Santos: a 30-minute all access preview inside both fight camps prior to Thursday’s battle.
• Trading Leather: Shakur Stevenson & Ochocinco: a 30-minute interview between Shakur and former All-Pro NFL superstar, Chad Ochocinco Johnson.

Program Schedule (All times ET)

The programs will also be available for replay on-demand in the ESPN App, on?ESPN.com?and on ESPN+. 

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Stevenson vs. De Los Santos (All Times ET)

NEW YORK (November 12, 2023) – Six members of the Split-T Management displayed winning performances this past Friday night at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Those members include Sonny Conto, LeAnna Cruz, Greg Outlaw, Dante Benjamin, Haven Brady Jr. and Oshae Jones.

“Split-T Showcase” which was promoted by King’s Promotions, drew a capacity crowd to the 2300 Arena on a card that featured some of the best up and coming talent in the country.

The main event saw local favorite Sonny Conto win a six-round unanimous decision over Detrailous Webster in a heavyweight fight.

Conto worked behind a nice jab and rocked Webster on several occasions. Conto looked sharp considering that he was making his 2023 debut.

Conto of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 12-0. Webster of Courtland, Mississippi is now 6-3.

Conto is promoted by Top Rank.

LeAnna Cruz captured her first title as she won the NABF Super Flyweight title with an emphatic eight-round unanimous decision over Rania Walters.

Cruz moved around the ring with grace and landed slick combinations which led to a win by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74.

Cruz of Allentown, PA is now 7-0. Walters of Toronto is 4-3.

Greg Outlaw stopped Sebastian Gabriel Chavez in the opening round of their six-round welterweight fight.

Outlaw was dominant in his Split-T debut, lived up to his “Sharpshooter” moniker. and got the stoppage at 2:47.

Outlaw of Bowie, Maryland is now 13-2 with seven knockouts. Chavez of Buenos Aires Argentina is 5-7.

Dante Benjamin Jr. remained undefeated with a first-round stoppage over previously undefeated Darin Austin in their scheduled six-round light heavyweight bout.

Benjamin dropped Austin twice and the fight was stopped at 2:14.

The Top-Rank promoted Benjamin of Cleveland is now 8-0-1 with six knockouts. Austin of Atlanta is now 11-1.

Haven Brady remained undefeated with an entertaining six-round unanimous decision over veteran Deivi Julio in a super featherweight bout.

Brady dropped Julio twice in round two and was close to getting a stoppage. Julio put Brady on the canvas in round four which was the result of Brady being off-balance. Brady closed the show in fashion as he hurt and dropped Julio again in the sixth and final round.

Brady of Albany, Georgia won by scores of 58-52 on all cards and is now 11-0. Julio of Colombia is 26-15,

Ali Ellis remained undefeated by pounding out a four-round unanimous decision over Nicoy Clarke in a heavyweight bout.

Scores were 40-35 on all cards for Ellis of Philadelphia, who is now 5-0. Clarke of Jersey City, NJ is 3-9.

Oshae Jones won the NABF Super Welterweight Title with a first-round stoppage of Samantha Pill.

Jones was aggressive and hurt Pill early in the opening frame. With Pill in trouble, Jones was all over Pill and battered her until the bout was stopped at 1;39 of the first-round.

Jones of Toledo, Ohio is 5-0 with one knockout. Pill of Fairmont, West Virginia is 5-3.

HOUSTON, TEXAS (November 13, 2023) – Golden Boy’s must-watch talent will be the supporting cast for the anticipated return of “King” Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs) who will face the dangerous knockout artist Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (26-1-1, 21 KOs) in a super lightweight fight. The fight night, presented in association with Cancun Boxing, will take place at Toyota Center on Saturday, December 2 in Houston, Texas and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN as part of your subscription.

The co-main event features London’s Ohara “Two Tanks” Davies (25-2, 18 KOs) who will make his highly anticipated U.S. debut as a Golden Boy fighter against El Tigre, Venezuela’s Ismael Barroso (24-4-2, 22 KOs). The 12-round fight is for the WBA Super Lightweight Interim World Championship and is presented in association with TGB Promotions.

On the DAZN card, WBA Lightweight International Champion and rising star Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (15-0, 11 KOs) of Austin, Texas, will defend his title against Tijuana, Mexico’s Ricardo “Explosivo” Torres (17-7-3, 12 KOs) in a 10-round fight presented in association with Davies Entertainment. Schofield was last seen winning the respect of boxing fans in a bloodbath fight against the tough Haskell Rhodes this past July 8.

Also making his return is NABO Middleweight Champion Shane Mosley Jr. (20-4, 11 KOs) who will measure up against San Bernardino’s Joshua Conley (17-5-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Mosley Jr. is coming in hot after an explosive fifth round knockout against D’Mitrius Ballard on the Munguia vs. Derevyanchenko card in June.

Opening the DAZN card, knockout prospect Darius Fulghum (8-0, 8 KOs) will perform in front of his hometown Houston crowd in an eight-round light heavyweight fight against Pachino “Chino” Hill (8-4-1, 6 KOs) of Davenport, Iowa. This fight will mark Fulghum’s sixth time this 2023 calendar year fighting, making him one of the busiest prospects in boxing.

Golden Boy Fight Night: Garcia vs. Duarte Prelims streamed on Golden Boy’s YouTube Channel will kick off the fight night. In a four-round super bantamweight fight, Waianae, Hawaii’s Asa “Ace” Stevens (5-0, 2 KOs) will go toe-to-toe with Dominque Griffin (5-5-2, 2 KOs) of Irving, Texas. Former Mexican Olympian and bantamweight prospect Gael “El Terror” Cabrera (2-0, 1 KO) of Sonora, Mexico, will make his return in a four-round fight against Las Vegas, Nevada’s Alejandro Dominguez (2-0, 1 KO). Opening fight night for his brother and stablemate, the undefeated Sean Garcia (5-0, 2 KOs) of Victorville, California will participate in a four-round fight against a soon to be announced opponent.

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Garcia vs. Duarte is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Cancun Boxing. Davies vs. Barroso is a 12-round fight for the WBA Super Lightweight Interim World Championship presented by Golden Boy in association with TGB Promotions.

Tickets for Garcia vs. Duarte are on sale and are priced at $500, $350, $250, $150, $100 and $50 plus applicable fees. A limited amount of Golden Boy VIP Experience tickets will also be available for purchase with exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades included. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at ToyotaCenter.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com.

The event will be available worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, both live and on demand.

Media interested in covering the fight must fill out a credential application by Monday, November 27. Link can be found HERE.

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BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (November 11, 2023) – It only seemed appropriate that a U.S. Army veteran, Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle (4-0, 4 KOs), was the star of last night’s “Friday Fight Night” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) on Veterans Day eve, at Bridgewater Veterans Club in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

GCP partnered with the Bridgewater-based charitable organization, Fire For Effect Foundation, which honors and empower veterans, first responders and their families by providing essential resources, support and community-building initiatives that foster resilience, restore hope, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Go to www.ffefinc.org for more information.

Nagle, fighting out of Scituate, was deployed in Iraq and Kosovo. He is a disabled veteran who works at the VA Medical Center in Brockton (MA). Weighing in at nearly 300 pounds, he took advantage of his size and power advantages over the 213-pound Max DaSilva (0-2). Heading into the third round, Nagle’s cornerman, Steve Vukosa, instructed Nagle to put his three-punch combination together. “Big Gulp” did just that, hurting DaSilva with a right uppercut, followed by a left-right combination to close the show.

Coming off his first loss as a professional, Lynn (MA) super middleweight James “Pitbull” Perkins (13-1-1, 10 KOs) rebounded strongly against tough Saul “The Spider” Almeida Braga. Perkins dropped his opponent in the opening round, and it appeared that this fight wasn’t going to last long. Braga, who is a veteran MMA fighter, persevered and gave Perkins much needed rounds.

James Perkins (L) stayed in his opponent’s face for all six rounds

Like Perkins, New Hampshire middleweight Ryan Clark 2-6, 2 KOs) is a come forward, fan-friendly fighter. Last night his non-stop, aggressive style paid off as his contact pressure broke down a game Jay Gregory and closed the show in the third round when the referee halted the fight.

The most gifted boxer in action last night was undefeated Cuban lightweight Armando Rabi (10-0, 9 KOs), the 2015 Cuban National Champion, who faced battled-tested Brazilian Aldimar Silva (22-25, 14 KOs). After a few minutes of strategic maneuvering, Rabi fired a perfectly placed straight right that immediately dropped Silva, who had been laying on the ropes, unable to beat the count at the 2:46 mark of round one.

Revere super middleweight Travis Gambardella (8-2-2, 4 KOs) attacked journeyman Juan Celin Zapata from the opening bell, cracking Zapata with an overhand right last in the opening round that sent the Honduran to the canvas. The referee waved off the fight when Zapata reacted wobbly.

New Bedford super middleweight “Vicious” Anthony Vieira improved to 3-0 with his third knockout, dropping pro-debuting Milton Noleto three times. The first came in the opening round via a body shot. In the third and final round, the well-schooled Vieira sent his opponent sprawling from a punch Noleto felt was an illegal shot to the back of his head. Noleto never recovered and an overhand right to the head soon floored him again. At that point, the referee had seen enough and stopped the fight.

Complete results below:

OFFICIAL RESULTS

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Kevin Nagle (4-0, 4 KOs), Scituate. MA

WKO3 (2:11)

Max DaSilva (0-2), Woburn, MA by way of Brazil

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

James Perkins (13-1-1, 10 KOs), Lynn, MA

WDEC6 (60-53, 60-53, 59-54)

Saul Almeida Braga (1-19-4, 1 KO), Framingham, MA

Anthony Vieira (3-0, 2 KOs), New Bedford, MA

WTKO3 (2:00)

Milton Noleto (0-1, 0 KOs), Woburn, MA by way of Brazil

Travis Gambardella (8-2-2, 4 KOs), Revere, MA

WTKO1 (2:42)

Juan Celin Zapata (7-24-2, 5 KOs), Bronx, NY by way of Honduras

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Ryan Clark (3-5, 2 KOs), Barrington, NH

WTKO3 (1:41)

Jay Gregory (0-9-1), Auburn, NY

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Armando Rabi (10-0, 9 KOs), Havana, Cuba by way of UAE

WTKO1 (2:46)

Aldimar Silva (22-25, 14 KOs), Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Granite Chin Promotions’ final event of the year, “Pandemonium at The Palladium 2,” will be held Saturday evening, December 9, at The Palladium at Worcester, Massachusetts. Tickets are on sale and available for purchase online at www.ThePalladium.net.

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Shabaz Masoud took a 10-round split decision over Jose Sanmartin in a super bantamweight in Newcastle, England.

Masoud, 121,7 lbs of Stoke, England won by scores of 98-92 and 96-

Cameron Vuong won a six-round unanimous decision over John Henry Mosqueura in lightweight bout.

Vuong, 137.55 lbs of Blyth, ENG won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 2-0. Mosquera, 139.5 lbs of Tottenham, ENG is 5-5.

Jeff Ofori stopped previously undefeated Callum French in the eighth and final round of their lightweight bout.

In round three, French was bleeding around the left eye.

In round eight, the corner of French threw in the towel at 32 seconds.

Ofori, 138 lbs of Tottenheim, ENG is 13-5-2 with four stoppages. French, 137.75 lbs of Gateshead, ENG is 4-1.

Mark Dickinson stopped Grant Dennis in round five of their 10-round middleweight bout.

In round five Dickinson dropped Dennis with a flurry of punches and the bout was stopped at 1:10.

Dickinson, 159.3 lbs of West Rainton, ENG is 6-0 with two knockouts. Dennis, 163.4 lbs of Chartham ENG is 18-6.

Ishmael Davis stopped Ewan Mackenzie in round eight of their 10-round super welterweight bout.

In round eight, Davis battered a bloody Mackenzie until the corner threw in the towel at 2:44.

Davism 153.65 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 12-0 with six knockouts. Mackenzie, 153.4 lbs of Jarrow ENG is 8-1.

Ben Rees got off the deck to stop Sadaam Moamed De Silva Caetano in round five of their six-round light heavyweight bout.

In round two, Caetano dropped Rees with a short right hand.

In round five, Rees hurt Catetano with a right and a follow-up flurry forced a referee stoppage

Rees, 184.45 lbs of Ashington, SA is 2-0-1 with two knockouts. Caetano, 183.4 lbs of Bruggs, BEL is 7-4.

Jimmy Sains stopped Jesus Lobeto in round two of their four-round middleweight contest

Sains landed a series of punches of on the ropes and the fight was stopped at 1:07.

Sains, 162.45 lbs of Brentwood, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts. Loberto, 165.75 lbs of Principado de Asturias, SPA is 1-3-1.

Owen Rees stopped Konrad Czajkowski in round five of their six-round super lightweight fight.

Rees dominated the action and ended the fight after landing a couple of big right hands at 2:25.

Rees, 141.55 lbs of Birtlye, ENG is 2-0 with two knockouts. Czajlowski, 141.5 lbs of Skladowice, POL is 2-2-1.

6 x 3 mins International Super-Lightweight contest 
OWEN REES 141.55 lbs v KONRAD CZAJKOWSKI 141.5 lbs
(Birtley, England)              (Skladowice, Poland)

followed by

4 x 3 mins International Middleweight contetst
JIMMY SAINS 162.45 lbs v JESUS LOBETO 165.75 lbs 
(Brentwood, England)         (Principado de Asturias, Spain)

followed by

6 x 3 mins International Light-Heavyweight contest
BEN REES 184.45 lbs v SADAAM MOAMED DE SILVA CAETANO 183.6 lbs
(Ashington, South Africa)  (Brugge, Belgium)

followed by

19:00 LIVE ON DAZN

10 x 3 mins Eliminator for English Super-Welterweight Title
EWAN MACKENZIE 153.4 lbs v ISHMAEL DAVIS 153.65 lbs
(Jarrow, England)                      (Leeds, England)

followed by

10 x 3 mins Eliminator for English Middleweight Title
MARK DICKINSON 159.3 lbs v GRANT DENNIS 163.4 lbs
(West Rainton, England)       (Chatham, England)

followed by

8 x 3 mins Lightweight contest
CALUM FRENCH 137.75 lbs v JEFF OFORI 138 lbs
(Gateshead, England)               (Tottenham, England)

followed by

6 x 3 mins International Lightweight contest
CAMERON VUONG 137.55 lbs v JOHN HENRY MOSQUEURA 139.5 lbs
(Blyth, England)                           (Tottenham, England)

followed by

10 x 3 mins WBA Intercontinental Super-Bantamweight Title
SHABAZ MASOUD 121.7 lbs v JOSE SANMARTIN 120.2 lbs
(Stoke, England)                         (Barranquilla, Colombia)  

New York, NY (November 9, 2023) In front of a sold-out crowd in The Theater at Madison Square Garden and a global broadcast audience on UFC FIGHT PASS, The Fastest Rising Star in Boxing, ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (9-0, 8 KOs), of Cork, Ireland shined brightly in a ten-round unanimous decision over Ismael Villarreal, (13-2, 9 KOs), of Bronx, New York.

The exciting seven-bout card promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions had the loud and passionate crowd on their feet from the opening fight.

An electric anticipation filled the famed venue as Walsh made his ring walk from the top levels of the stairs. Following the United States and Ireland’s national anthem’s, Walsh and Villarreal got right to work, exchanging having handed combinations bringing roars from each of their loud fanbases.

The valiant Villarreal slowed down in the middle rounds from the punishing blows from the southpaw Walsh who used an array of skills honed under Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach at the renowned Wild Card Boxing Gym in Los Angeles.

Villarreal scored a knockdown of Walsh late in the tenth round, the first of his career, however the round ended without any further damage.

Scores for Walsh at the end of the battle were 97-92, 97-92 and 96-93.

Said the victorious Walsh, “I appreciate everyone showing up tonight. This is his hometown and he really came to fight, he’s a tough fighter. It took a little for me to get warmed up but this was a real fight against a real fighter, I’m not here to take easy fights. You’re bound to get hit at this level but I proved that I can fight and win tonight. I’m 22-year-old and this fight will only make me better. We clashed heads and he hit me low but it’s a fight so you keep on going throwing your best shots.”

“I wasn’t hurt from the knockdown, more of a push and a trip that put me down. You could see when I got up I was fine. It happens, I have a good chin. I thought I won every round but one or two.”

“I wanted to get the knockout but I’m happy with my overall performance. I got hit too much which is something to work on. I’m going to learn and come back better. I was very happy with the crowd, there was a lot of loud support for both of us.”

Stated promoter Tom Loeffler, “Ismael Villarreal was a very tough opponent for Callum which we knew going into the fight. But this victory and the response from the sold-out crowd truly catapults Callum into the next level of popularity.”

Sacramento, CA knockout artist Cain Sandoval, (11-0, 11 KOs), continued his terror through the junior welterweight division, dominating and stopping Wesley Ferrer, (17-2-1, 8KOs), of Brooklyn, NY. Using a punishing arsenal and constant pressure against Ferrer, Sandoval would earn the stoppage in the fifth round (1:34) of their scheduled ten round bout.

Light heavyweights Umar Dzambekov, (8-0, 5KOs), of Los Angeles, CA and Frederic Julan, (13-3, 10 KOs), fought in a spirited eight round battle with each scoring throughout. Both fighters used battering uppercuts as their prominent weapons over the course of the eight rounder which saw no knockdowns.

Welterweight Gor Yeristyan, (17-0, 14 KOs), dropped Argentina’s Luis Alberto Veron, (20-8-2, 9 KOs), in the third round enroute to a unanimous eight round decision. Scores were 80-71, 79-72 and 78-73.

New York City favorite Brian Ceballo, (16-1, 8 KOs), won his third fight in a row with a fourth-round stoppage of Kenneth McNeil. A resounding body shot called a halt at the time of 2:17.

Los Angeles based featherweight Omar Trinidad, (14-0-1, 10 KOs), impressively took his show on the road with a first-round stoppage (2:27) of Andrew Bentley, (5-8, 1 KO).  Trinidad is undefeated since a draw in his pro debut.

In the night’s opener, super featherweight Feargal McCrory, (15-0, 7 KOs), of Coalisland, Ireland won a six round unanimous decision over Nikolai Buzolin, (9-7-1, 5 KO’s). Scores on all three judge’s scorecards were 58-56.

Philadelphia (November 9, 2023)–Weights for Friday night’s King’s Promotions “Split-T Showcase” that takes place at the 2300 Arena

Sonny Conto 222.5 – Detrailous Webster 241.5

LeAnna Cruz 113.4 – Tania Walter 113.6

(NABF Flyweight Title)

Greg Outlaw 144.2 – Sebastian Gabriel Chavez 142.5

Dante Benjamin Jr. 173.8 – Darin Austin 175

Haven Brady Jr. 133 – Deivi Julio 132.5

Ali Ellis 203.4 – Nicoy Clarke 221.4

Oshae Jones 153.2 – Samantha Pill 153,5

(NABF Super Welterweight Title)

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BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (November 8, 2023) – The official weigh for tomorrow night’s “Friday Fight Night,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), was held today at the same venue as the show, Bridgewater Veterans Club, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

GCP has partnered with the Bridgewater-based charitable organization, Fire For Effect Foundation, which honors and empower veterans, first responders and their families by providing essential resources, support and community-building initiatives that foster resilience, restore hope, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Go to www.ffefinc.org for more information.

Tickets are priced at $75.00 (VIP stage seating), $65.00 (floor seats), $45.00 (standing room only), and $410.00 for ringside tables of 4 are available for purchase at  www.ticketleap.com. Limited tickets also available at the door on fight night.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET, first bout at 7 p.m. ET.

Bridgewater TV is filming the event.

Fighters’ Weights Below:

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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

HEAVYWEIGHTS (4)

Kevin “Bug Gulp” Nagle (3-0, 3 KOs), Scituate.  MA 299.4  lbs.

Max DeSilva (0-1), Somerville, MA by way of Brazil TOMORROW lbs.

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)

James “Pitbull” Perkins (12-1-1, 14 KOs), Lynn, MA 167.4 lbs.

Saul “The Spider” Almeida (1-18-4, 1 KO), Framingham, MA 169.6 lbs.

Juan Celin Zapata (7-23-2, 5 KOs), Bronx, NY by way of Honduras 169 lbs.lbs.  

Travis Gambardella (7-2-2, 3 KOs), Revere, MA 166 lbs.

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (4)

                     Milton Noleton (pro debut), Woburn, MA by way of Brazil 170.6 lbs.

Anthony “Vicious” Viera (2-0, 2 KOs), New Bedford, MA 166.8 lbs.

MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)

Ryan Clark (2-5, 1 KO), Barrington, NH 159.5lbs.

Jay Gregory (0-8-1), Auburn, NY 156 lbs.

LIGHTWEIGHTS (8)

Aldimar Silva (22-24, 14 KOs), Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil 128.8 lbs.

Arnando Rabi (9-0, 8 KOs), Havana, Cuba by way of UAE 130.6 lbs.

(card subject to change)

This weekend, ESPN will premiere three special programs ahead of Top Rank’s World Championship Doubleheader: Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos. Next Thursday, November 16, at 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT, Top Rank presented by AutoZone: Stevenson vs. De Los Santos will air live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+.

Stevenson (20-0, 10 KOs) and Dominican power-punching contender De Los Santos (16-1, 14 KOs) will battle for the vacant WBC lightweight world title. In the co-feature, Mexico’s WBO junior lightweight world champion Emanuel Navarrete (38-1, 31 KOs) will defend his belt against Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceição (17-2, 8 KOs).

Leading up to this championship doubleheader, ESPN will air the following programs:

Best of Shakur Stevenson: a 1-hour look-back at the biggest fights and moments, so far, in Shakur’s unbeaten career. Re-live the night he won his first world championship against Joet Gonzalez, the moment he became a two-division world champion against Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring, his 2022 title unification tour de force against Oscar Valdez; and his recent homecoming bout in Newark, New Jersey, against Shuichiro Yoshino.
Blood, Sweat & Tears: Stevenson vs. De Los Santos: a 30-minute all-access preview taking fight fans inside both training camps ahead of the highly anticipated super fight.
Trading Leather: Shakur Stevenson & Ochocinco: a 30-minute interview and in-the-ring collab between the budding American superstar and the charismatic former All-Pro NFL superstar, Chad Ochocinco Johnson.
In addition to the airtimes below, the programs will be available for replay on-demand in the ESPN App and on ESPN.com and ESPN+.

Programming Schedule (All times ET)

Date
Program
Network
Time
Sat., Nov 11
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN: Best of Shakur Stevenson
ESPNEWS
4:00 p.m.
Sun., Nov 12
Blood, Sweat, & Tears: Stevenson vs. De Los Santos
ESPN2
9:00 p.m.
Trading Leather: Shakur Stevenson & Ochocinco
9:30 p.m.
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4 rounds Cruiserweight contest
Ben Andrews 180lbs
Patryk Polasik 175.8lbs

6 rounds Super Middleweight contest
Oliver Zaren 167.7lbs
Bahadur Karami 168.6lbs

6 rounds Super Lightweight
Tiernan Bradley 141.9lbs
Michal Balik 142.3lbs

4 rounds Lightweight contest
JP O’Meara 132.6lbs
Karl Sampson 139.4lbs

WBO Global Super Featherweight title
10 rounds contest
Sultan Zaurbek 129.9lbs
Sergio Sosa 131.3lbs

4 rounds Featherweight contest
Tom Welland 125.6lbs
Francisco Rodriguez 125.4lbs

8 rounds Heavyweight contest
Tommy Welch 222.3lbs
Jonathan Vergara 234.7lbs

8 rounds Light Heavyweight contest
Lerrone Richards 174.2lbs
Mickey Ellison 175.2lbs

WBO Global Super Lightweight title
12 rounds contest
Harlem Eubank 139.6lbs
Timo Schwarzkopf 140lbs

4 rounds Cruiserweight contest
Roman Fury (weighing in tomorrow)
Bradley Davies (weighing in tomorrow)

4 rounds Heavyweight contest (Float)
Harvey Dykes 252.2lbs
Erik Nazaryan 209.2lbs

LAS VEGAS – November 8, 2023 – Two sensational matchups featuring a former world champion, exciting contenders and a rising star will highlight the SHOWTIME PPV COUNTDOWN show on Saturday, November 25 leading up to the David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade SHOWTIME PPV from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The action is topped by former world champion Sergey Lipinets taking on exciting contender Michel Rivera in a 10-round super lightweight fight, plus sensational prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. faces Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round super welterweight attraction. The live stream will begin at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and be available on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing^® Facebook page. The show will be hosted by award-winning MORNING KOMBAT live digital talk show hosts Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell.

These fights will lead into a four-fight pay-per-view telecast beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and headlined by undefeated two-time super middleweight world champion David “El Monstruo” Benavídez defending his Interim WBC Super Middleweight Title against unbeaten two-division world champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade in one of the most intriguing matchups in the star-studded 168-pound division.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, are on sale now and available at AXS.com.

Lipinets (17-2-1, 13 KOs) will look for another statement victory on his road to re-claiming a 140-pound world title. After a decorated kickboxing career, Lipinets began boxing professionally in 2014, eventually capturing a world championship with a November 2017 unanimous decision over Akihiro Kondo. Originally from Kazakhstan and now fighting out of Southern California, Lipinets dropped the title in a 2018 clash against four-division champion Mikey Garcia on SHOWTIME^® before making a run at welterweight. At 147-pounds, Lipinets stopped two-division champion Lamont Peterson and challenged current top welterweight Jaron Ennis unsuccessfully in April 2021. Most recently, Lipinets returned to 140 pounds to stop former world champion Omar Figueroa Jr. in the eighth round in August 2022 on SHOWTIME.

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now training out of Massachusetts, Rivera (24-1, 14 KOs) burst onto the scene in 2019, making his United States debut with a victory over Rene Tellez Giron on SHOBOX: The New Generation^®. The 25-year-old continued his ascent with five more victories in 2020 and 2021, before beginning 2022 with triumphs over Joseph Adorno and Jerry Perez. Rivera’s momentum was halted in his last outing, as he dropped a showdown between then unbeaten lightweights, losing a decision to Frank Martin in December 2022 on SHOWTIME. He will now debut at 140-pounds seeking to get back on track toward a world title.

Representing Roseland, N.J., Mielnicki (15-1, 10 KOs) has shown improved power in recent outings, stopping three of his last four opponents, including a highlight-reel KO of Jose Sanchez Charles in April. This victory was Mielnicki’s second of the year, as he stopped Omar Rosales in four rounds in January. The 21-year-old first turned heads during his exceptional amateur career where he compiled a 147-22 record and was named the Most Outstanding Boxer of the 2011 Junior National Golden Gloves, amongst many accolades before turning pro.

Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now fighting out of Norwalk, Calif., Salazar (25-5, 10 KOs) put together a 15-fight winning streak between 2015 and 2020, eventually earning a shot against top middleweight Carlos Adames that he lost in June 2021. The 28-year-old has won two out of three fights since that outing, including a decision loss to unbeaten Xander Zayas in December 2022. Most recently, Salazar stopped David Rangel in the fifth round of their June showdown.

The non-televised undercard will see Panama’s Pablo Vicente (23-1, 17 KOs) battling Tajikistan’s Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (20-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-round WBC Super Featherweight Title Eliminator, Mayweather Promotions’ rising prospect Curmel Moton (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round super featherweight showdown against Memphis-native Hunter Turbyfill (3-0, 1 KO), plus undefeated Milwaukee-native Daniel Blancas (7-0, 4 KOs) meets Texas’ Raiko Santana (10-3, 6 KOs) in an eight-round super middleweight bout.

Rounding out the lineup is unbeaten lightweight Jabin Chollet (8-0, 7 KOs) stepping in for an eight-round bout, a six-round super lightweight showdown pitting Israel Mercado (9-1-1, 7 KOs) against Wesley Rivers (4-3), plus welterweight prospect Alex Holley (1-0) duels Las Vegas’ Allen Medina (0-1) in a four-round fight.

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Benavidez vs. Andrade will see undefeated two-time super middleweight world champion David “El Monstruo” Benavídez defend his Interim WBC Super Middleweight Title against unbeaten two-division world champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade headlining a SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, November 25 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. 

The pay-per-view telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will feature undefeated WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo against exciting contender Jose Benavidez Jr. in a 10-round non-title WBC special event in the co-main event. Plus, hard-hitting IBF 140-pound world champion Subriel Matias faces unbeaten mandatory challenger Shohjahon Ergashev and WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Hector Luis Garcia duels top-rated mandatory challenger Lamont Roach in the telecast opener.

For more information visit www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #BenavidezAndrade, follow on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing and @TGBPromotions, on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing and @TGBPromotionss or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ShowtimeBoxing.

NEW YORK – November 8, 2023 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced international superstar Jake “The Problem Child” Paul (7-1, 4 KOs) will face professional boxer Andre August (10-1-1 5 KOs) in his highly-anticipated return to the ring as he continues his path to becoming a world champion on Friday, December 15 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL. Paul vs. August, an eight-round cruiserweight fight, will headline MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects IV, presented by Celsius Essential Energy Drink, and is poised to be one of the biggest boxing events in Orlando’s history. August has the most experience and KOs of any opponent Paul has faced in his career. Despite shattering records by selling more pay-per-views in his first eight fights than any other boxer ever, Paul vs. August will be offered as part of the DAZN subscription package to ensure it is affordable and accessible to fans worldwide as August is introduced to the masses. Digital sports, entertainment, and gaming company DraftKings will serve as the event’s Official Sports Betting Partner. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, November 9 at 1:00pm ET on Ticketmaster.com.

December’s return to the ring promises to showcase Paul’s best effort and his toughest challenge yet as a hungry fighter ready to do whatever it takes to become a world champion.  Facing his first loss at the hands of Tommy Fury in February by a contentious split decision, Paul found himself back on top in August, defeating Nate Diaz by unanimous decision. In just three years since turning pro, Paul has collected multiple accolades, including ESPNRingside’s 2021 Knockout of The Year, Sports Illustrated’s 2021 Breakout Boxer of the Year, and ESPNRingside’s 2022 Viral Moment of the Year. Paul also earned distinction on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s August 2023 issue, “The 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports,” for his success in the ring, his groundbreaking work to revolutionize pay equality in boxing, and his support of female fighters and boxing prospects through Most Valuable Promotions alongside co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. 

“I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life,” said Jake Paul. “So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business. Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters. I’m coming to prove my greatness on Friday, December 15th live on DAZN for the world to see.”

Hailing from the streets of Beaumont, Texas, Andre August has emerged from the trenches to one of the biggest stages in boxing. Growing up, August found himself drawn into street fighting due to his involvement with gang activity following the passing of his mother during his sophomore year of high school. Fueled by an unyielding fire and a growing passion to do more, he made a defining choice to pursue boxing.

He faced insurmountable odds, yet his unrelenting determination and skill propelled him through the amateur ranks. August established himself as a self-made fighter, motivated to prove himself and make a lasting impact on the world of professional boxing. 

At 10-1-1 with five KO’s, August has proven his tenacity and power in the ring. Coming off a unanimous decision victory over the undefeated 7-0 Brandon Martin and currently riding a five-fight winning streak, August will provide Jake Paul his toughest test in the ring to date.

“I don’t talk very much. I’m all about that action! Jake Paul has the money, the fame, the team and the resources but he doesn’t have my hunger,” said Andre August. “When that bell rings, I am going to go straight to Jake Paul and ring his bell and send him back to YouTube for good.” 

MVP’s Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green is also set to take on Franchón Crews-Dezurn for the WBC super middleweight title, as a special championship feature on the Paul vs. August card – marking MVP’s latest significant women’s championship fight as the company works to establish equity across the sport. 

“I am the truth, and I’m going to show the world on Friday, December 15th that I’m the best,” said Shadasia Green. “Franchón – I’m better than you. All you are is a singer with a bad wig, so just show up and shut up.”

“I’m on a mission to continue to prove why I’m one of the greatest,” said Franchón Crews-Dezurn. “On Friday, December 15th, I’m going to put in the work, and I’m going to show you why I’m The Heavy Hitting Diva. You can snatch my wig off. I’m still that girl.”

“Jake’s global star power has already made him one of the biggest names in boxing. He’s sold more pay-per-views over his first eight fights than any other boxer ever and he’s one of the few names in the game advocating for women and prospects in the sport,” said MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. “And now he’s once again doing what very few of the best and biggest boxers in the world have done in their 9th professional fight – fighting someone with a better record and more experience. Pound-for-pound, the great Terrence Crawford fought a 9-14 opponent in his 9th fight, Canelo Alvarez fought a 0-1 opponent, and Gervonta Davis fought an opponent that had 31 losses! But Terence, Canelo and Gervonta didn’t have the world watching. Jake Paul does, and he’s once again putting it all on the line taking on a 10-1 opponent. Thank you to DAZN for working with us to make this event accessible to fans around the world. Paul vs. August and Green vs. Crews-Dezurn are going to make for an unforgettable fight night for fans.” 

“Jake Paul is one of the biggest names in boxing and we are delighted to be broadcasting his fight on Friday, December 15th,” said Joe Markowski, CEO of DAZN North America. “Jake has always stated he wants to be a World Champion and this is another step towards that dream. The world will be watching. Live and exclusive, only on DAZN.”

“On behalf of the entire team at Caribe Royale we’re excited to be hosting this event,” said Amaury Piedra, Managing Director of Caribe Royale Resort and President of Boxlab Promotions. “Jake has made this his second home with the Most Valuable Prospect Series and we were proud when he and Nakisa decided to have us host this event in the great city of Orlando! As the only 4- diamond, all suite convention hotel in Florida, we strive to bring the best events to the Central Florida area for not only our out of town guests but local residents alike. December 15^th will be a memorable, action packed night and we expect a sold out night at Caribe Royale!”

Paul vs. August on Friday, December 15 will headline MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects IV, featuring top up-and-coming boxing talent, with additional bouts to be announced in the coming weeks. Most Valuable Promotions will also continue to showcase its premiere talent throughout 2024 to global audiences on DAZN with multiple events set to return to the Caribe Royale Orlando. MVP’s undisputed featherweight champion and seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano (45-2-1, 30 KOs) most recently defeated WBO challenger Danila Ramos in a historic 12-round, three-minute rounds unified featherweight title bout, equal to men’s championship fights, on October 27 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. Directly preceding the fight was MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects III.

For more information, follow on Twitter via @JakePaul, @MostVPromotions, and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @JakePaul, @MostValuablePromotions, and @DAZNBoxing.

How to watch DAZN 

• Visit DAZN.com and follow the steps to sign up now
• Once signed up, download the DAZN app to watch on any device
• Go to the app store on your chosen device, search ‘DAZN’ and download the DAZN app  
• DAZN is available on your phone, tablet, smart TV, streaming devices such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and gaming consoles. 
• Connect multiple devices to your account to watch at home or on the go  

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

Most Valuable Promotions was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last five global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Diaz match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, recently earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

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

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

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

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

DAZN is a global, privately-owned company with employees in over 25 countries. For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?www.dazngroup.com.??

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (November 8, 2023): Tickets will go on sale Thursday, November 9 for the highly anticipated return of undefeated knockout sensation Vergil Ortiz, Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) of Grand Prairie, Texas against Accra, Ghana’s Fredrick “General Okunka” Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs). The super welterweight fight is scheduled for 12-rounds and is set to take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on January 6, 2024. The exclusive fight night will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

Tickets for Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson go on sale at 10:00 a.m. PT and are priced at $200, $150, $100 and $50 plus applicable fees. A limited amount of Golden Boy VIP Experience tickets will also be available for purchase with exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades included. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HUNTINGTON, NY (November 7, 2023) – Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing announced four new 2024 dates for the renowned “Rockin’ Fights” series at the #1 Pollstar club venue in the world, The Paramount in Huntington, New York.

Star Boxing will next return to The Paramount with “Rockin’ Fights” 46 on Friday, February 23, 2024. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased HERE. Whether you are attending your first professional boxing card, buying a holiday gift for a family member or friend or coming to your 46th straight “Rockin’ Fights,” the thrilling action will have you on the edge of your seat, guaranteed.

Every 2023 “Rockin’ Fights” date SOLD OUT, which means you should not wait to get your tickets for the upcoming “Rockin’ Fights” fight dates! See you at the fights.

The Argentinean champion Pablo “Pac-man” Corzo, has been confirmed to return to the ring to defend his Fedelatin title for the sixth time, this time against the Venezuelan Carlos Rivero, next Saturday, November 11. 

The 10-round super middleweight bout will be the co-main event of the evening between Anahi Sanchez and Marisa Portillo. The fight will take place at the Club Deportivo y Social Sportsmen Unidos, Santa Fe, Argentina.

Pablo Corzo’s current status 

Pablo Ezequiel Corzo, born in Catamarca, Argentina, will face his fourth fight of the year. At the beginning of 2023, he defeated his compatriot, Facundo Nicolas Galovar (15-10-2) by unanimous decision, then in May, he returned to win by knockout against the Colombian, Juan Boada (14-6) in the fifth round. 

Corzo retained again the title of the pioneer organization by defeating Colombian Cristian Grisales (8-3) in the seventh round by knockout in his homeland last September.

Corzo (16-0-0 / 14 KO), 23, has a perfect record as a professional and has a knockout power above 80%. Also, four of his last six fights have ended by knockout, and three of them before the fifth round. 

Carlos Rivero’s current status 

The native of Falcon, Venezuela, Carlos Luis Rivero, returned to the ring after almost three years without boxing. He managed to win by knockout his compatriot, Jose Rafael Marcano (2-6) in the third round, in August. 

Later, he traveled to Brazil, where he lost by knockout in the second round in the dispute of the Fedebol title against the local, Patrick Teixeira (33-4). However, in his next appearance he defeated Rafael Vicent (0-1) by knockout in the first round.

Rivero (24-2-1 / 14), 32 years old, has a knockout power close to 60%. Similarly, he accumulates just one loss and 15 wins since the distant 2019.

The Guairean Algerbis Gonzalez returns to action this Saturday, to face the Bolivarian Jhonnatan Basanta, in the second edition of the “WBA Future Venezuela”, to be staged at the Yesterday Recreational Center of Turmero.

Gonzalez, 22 years old (6-2), made his debut in the WBA Future last September with a superb knockout over Jose Hernandez from Zulia. Now, he hopes to shine against a tough opponent like Basanta (1-4) in a super lightweight fight. 

The second delivery of the development program run by the World Boxing Association in the country, will offer a confrontation between the pupils of the boxing schools of former world champion Felix Machado, and former universal title contender Gustavo Vera. 

Geremi Vera, son of the latter, has started his professional career with three straight wins at 112 pounds. On Saturday he will face Billy Prado, looking to preserve his undefeated record.

Great expectations are generated by the confrontation of the double national youth champion, Darly Perozo, who will make her debut in professional boxing against Yeraldin Liendo.

Jefree Gutierrez, pupil of Felix Machado, will challenge the sensational Gleyber “Canelito” Maia, who offered a great exhibition in the September Future. 

The WBA Future Venezuela will offer eight professional bouts endorsed by the Professional Boxing Commission. There will also be at least four amateur fights. 

This program aims to be a development platform for boxers who are starting their steps in the professional sport. 

In the first edition of the “WBA Future” held in September, the promising 22 year old José “Cañón” Aray (4-1), from Guariqueño, was the great protagonist, dispatching Josmer Franco (4-8) from Merida by knockout. 

Former WBA world champions Leo “Torito” Gamez, David Grimán, Eloy Rojas, Eva Guzmán and Johan Pérez are expected to be present.

The WBA Future Venezuela is part of the calendar of events of this WBA program that are already taking place in Colombia, Panama, Andorra, and soon in Argentina and Nicaragua.

INDIO, CALIF. (November 7, 2023) – In the last scheduled fight of 2023, Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN will close out the year at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino with an action-packed main event featuring local, Cathedral City native and WBC Super Bantamweight Continental Latino Titleholder Jose “Tito” Sanchez (11-0, 7 KOs) participating in a 10-round match against Phoenix, Arizona’s Walter Santibañes (12-2, 2 KOs). The fight night is presented in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

Tickets for Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN: Sanchez vs. Santibañes go on-sale Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 10:00 am PT and are priced at $65, $55, $45, and $35 plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at FantasySpringsResort.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com. 

Media interested in a credential for the fight must fill out a credential application by Monday, December 11. To apply, please visit https://forms.gle/vaSdYpDctQ4cNXRw5.  

Hailing from Cathedral City, the undefeated Jose “Tito” Sanchez has been on the fast track to become a world champion. Trained by world renowned coach Joel Diaz in Indio, he was last seen in Puerto Rico securing the WBC Super Bantamweight Continental Latino title via third round technical knockout against Carlos Caraballo this past July 12. 

“I would like to thank my promoter Miguel Cotto and Golden Boy promotions for another big opportunity that benefits my career. Honestly, it’s been a very long time since I’ve actually fought in my hometown, but I am thrilled,” said Jose “Tito” Sanchez. “It’s an honor to be fighting at Fantasy Springs Casino and a great way to end the year. Now, I’ve seen what my opponent Walter Santibañes does out in that ring, but I also hope he’s seen what I can bring to the table. From what I can tell now, it’s gonna be a great fight and I hope he’s ready for me.”

Walter Santibañes was last seen inside the ring in June, where he put on a dramatic performance and defeated the hometown fighter Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores. Accustomed to his underdog status, he will be looking to steal the crowd yet again against Sanchez. 

“Thank you to Golden Boy for this opportunity,” said Walter Santibañes. “The last time I was in the B-corner as the main event, I walked out of the ring with an upset victory. I plan to do it again.” 

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

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LONDON, ENGLAND – (November 7, 2023) – Top cruiserweight contender Richard Riakporhe returns to the ring on Saturday, November 18th as he looks to maintain his unbeaten record and remain on course for a world title challenge as part of the BOXXER: WOLVES AT THE DOOR event taking place at The Halls in Wolverhampton and airing live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA. 

Standing opposite him on fight night will be former French national cruiserweight champion and two-time EBU European Cruiserweight Championship challenger Dylan Bregeon, who has previously taken WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith and newly crowned British and Commonwealth Champion Isaac Chamberlain the distance on previous visits to the UK.

WBO ranked #1 Riakporhe joins a stacked show in Wolves topped by a European title double-header as young phenom Adam Azim challenges EBU Super-Lightweight Champion Franck Petitjean and Tyler Denny aims to continues his Cinderella story as he challenges EBU Middleweight Champion Matteo Signani.

Rising Welsh star Rhys Edwards is also set for action in a featherweight fight with Walsall’s former British and Commonwealth Champion Brad Foster, while local stars Dylan Cheema, Nyall Berry, Gully Power and Tion Gibbs get their chance to shine on the big stage as BOXXER and Sky Sports return to the Midlands for another unmissable night of boxing. 

“A lot has happened since I’ve been away but on November 18th I am back and reminding everyone why I am the number one contender in this division.”  said Riakporhe.

Ben Shalom, BOXXER CEO and founder, said: “It’s been a frustrating few months for us after we did have a world title agreed in France in September. Fortunately, Richard is in a great position and we expect Richard will channel that into his performance on November 18th and come back to the ring with a bang to remind fans – and his fellow cruiserweights – what he’s all about. 

“It’s such an exciting time for the cruiserweight division particularly in the UK. We have Chris Billam-Smith defending his World title against Mateusz Masternak in Bournemouth on December 10, Lawrence Okolie preparing for his shot at redemption, and Richard Riakporhe as the WBO’s number one contender waiting for the mandatory to be called. 2024 is going to be an incredible year for the cruiserweights as we look forward to some massive fights between these three men.”

Riakporhe’s undefeated professional career includes tenure as British and WBA Inter-Continental Cruiserweight Champion as well as a win over current WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith, the only loss on Billam-Smith’s record. 

RED CORNER                                                                     BLUE CORNER

8 ROUNDS – JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

JAMEL HERRING                                                                  vs.                                                NICHOLAS MOLINA

Coram, NYLowell, MA Lowell, MA Lowell, MA Lowell, MA Lowell, MA Lowell, MA Lowell, MA Lowell, MA

23-4, 11 KO’s                                                                                                                                  13-0, 5 KO’s

131.8 lbs.                                                                                                                                          131.2 lbs.

10 ROUNDS – VACANT IBF INTER-CONTINENTAL BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

MIYO YOSHIDA                                                                  vs.                                             SHURRETTA METCALF

Kagoshima, Japan                                                                                                               Dallas,TX

16-3                                                                                                                                    12-4-1, 2 KO’s

117.8 lbs.                                                                                                                                   117.8 lbs.

6 ROUNDS – HEAVYWEIGHTS

RONEY HINES                                                                     vs.                                          JONATHAN GRUBER

Cleveland, OH                                                                                                                   Fall River, MA

12-0-1, 8 KO’s                                                                                                                             5-1, 2 KO’s

245 lbs.                                                                                                                                        220.8 lbs.

8 ROUNDS – JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS

MIKIAH KREPS                                                                    vs.                                                ISIS VARGAS PEREZ

Niagara Falls, NY                                                                                                                      Mexico City, Mexico

6-0, 3 KO’s                                                                                                                                  9-5, 3 KO’s

123 lbs.                                                                                                                                          121.6 lbs.

NEW YORK (November 7, 2023) DiBella Entertainment‘s Broadway Boxing returns TONIGHT live on DAZN from Edison Ballroom, in Times Square, New York City, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the acclaimed series. Dubbed “Heroes on the Hudson,” tonight’s special card is a one-night only event to support the heroic veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with former WBO junior lightweight world champion and US Marine Veteran, Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring, headlining against the undefeated Nicholas Molina.

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

Tickets for “Heroes On The Hudson” can be purchased via Telecharge.com or by calling (800) 447-7400. Mezzanine tickets are $125 plus ticket fees. All tickets, regardless of price, include open bar. Edison Ballroom is located at 240 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036. Doors will open at 5:30 PM ET, with the first bout scheduled for 6:00 PM ET.

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

Boxing fans who can’t make it in person but would still like to support West Point Society of New York can do so by making a donation HERE.

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

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (November 6, 2023) –Weights for Tuesday Night’s Country Box show at The Troubadour Nashville.

Photo By Janet Wohler / Jimmy Adams Promotions

Maidel Sando 174.2 – Cleotis Pendarvis 175.2

Julio Gomez 134.4 – Dreon Merriweather 134.8

Erick Arellano 228.2 – Ritchie Cherry 230.6

Elijah Lynah 199.2 – Kevin Torian 198.8

Promoter: Jimmy Adams Promotions

Venue: Troubadour Nashville

1st Bell 7PM CT (8 PM ET)

TV: (Marc Abrams and Albert Haynesworth on the Call)

Country Box airs in over 100 million homes on

Dish – Ch 218

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Direct TV – Ch 324

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QUINCY, Mass. (November 6, 2023) – Worcester (MA) super welterweight Khiary “Too Sharp” Gray (17-6, 13 KOs) will fight for the first time in two years in his comeback bid against New Haven (CT) veteran and divisional gatekeeper Jimmy “The Quiet Storm” Williams (18-13-2, 6 KOs) in a six-round bout on the December 9^th “Pandemonium at the Palladium 2”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), at the famed Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

All the action will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com. GCP has partnered with Project New Hope, a Worcester-based charity that supports veterans and their families.

“This is going to be a tremendous fight that has been in the makings for a few years,” GCP president Chris Traietti proclaimed. “I remember grumblings about this fight happening, but it never materialized. Once I connected the dots that Khiary wanted to fight on this show and Williams didn’t have anything scheduled, I immediately went to work to try and make this fight finally happen. It didn’t take much convincing on either side, both guys jumped on it and worked with me to make it happen.”

A 2012 New England Golden Gloves Champion, Gray is anxious to get back in the ring and he’s not necessarily concerned about being rusty after being inactive for two years.

“It definitely feels right and great to get back to fighting,” Gray said. “I’m preparing to put on a show to let Worcester and everyone in the boxing world that I’m back and coming to get back where I’m supposed to be, top contender. I’m looking at this fight and every fight from now on as critical in terms of me needing and wanting to win at this stage of my career.

“I’m avoiding being rusty by staying active in sparring in training camp, but I like to say that I’m like gold because gold doesn’t rust. All I need is some polishing up. It seems right to have my comeback fight in my hometown. I’ve only fought in Worcester once. I am comfortable fighting at home. It doesn’t stress or bother me, it just pushes me to show my city that I’m not done, I still have a lot left in this fight game. I know I can hold my own in my division. I am and will show it with this comeback fight. I will show that I’m coming to break down the doors and in 2024, I want to make a huge mark in the 154-pound division.”

Gray certainly could have picked an easier opponent than Williams, a former college cornerback on Southern Connecticut State University’s football team, as well as the former holder of three titles – World Boxing Council (WBC) USA welterweight, as well as the ABF USA and UBO International super welterweight.

“I am a gatekeeper,” Williams explained. I got in this game late but had success, winning three titles. Now, I’m fighting guys who have to get past me to get to a champion. Eight or nine years ago there was talk about me and him (Gray) fighting. He was dropping down to welterweight, but I knew local fights would always be there, and I wanted bigger fights. We’re going to get it on now. He’s coming back and I test people.”

Williams is more than capable of pulling off an upset. Only two years ago, Jimmy defeated former world champion Yuri Foreman to capture the ABF USA and UBO International titles.

This isn’t Gray’s first comeback, either. He’s officially at the crossroads and he needs to defeat Williams to make a long final run.

“I’d tell him (Williams), don’t let the layoff fool you. I could have picked anyone less risky for my comeback fight, but at the end of the day, that’s not me. I take risks to get where I want to be. I had a 3 ½ year layoff during COVID. My first fight back, I fought Bakhram Murtazaliev, who was 18-0 at the time. He was and still is Jermell Charlo’s mandatory for the IBF World title. I lost to Murtazaliev (currently 21-0, 15 KOs) by decision, but I wasn’t hurt and stayed in there.  

“From the first bell to the last, I’m not scared of taking risks. I was smiling ear to ear when asked to fight him. I had wanted to fight him (Williams) since 2017 after my fight with Nick DeLomba. In all honesty, I thought it was all hype. No disrespect, he can fight. I give him that but at the end of the day, he’s just a tough journeyman, I know I can beat him in dramatic fashion. I expect Jimmy to come out and fight. We are going to put in a show for my city.”

Gray vs. Williams could steal the show.  Another hometown fighter, light heavyweight Kendrick “Peppa” Bell, Jr. (21-1-3, 12 KOs), and International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas Super Middleweight Champion Steve “The Savage” Sumpter (9-0, 7 KOs), of Pittsfield (MA), are also fighting on the card in separate matches.

Card subject to change. Additional fights and fighters will soon be announced.

Tickets are on sale and available for purchase online at www.ThePalladium.net.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET, first bout at 7 p.m. ET.

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LONG BEACH, CA (November 6, 2023) – This past Saturday, CBN Promotions held its second “New Blood” card at the at Infinite Reality Studios in Long Beach, CA. The event broadcasted live in Spanish on FOX Deportes and also livestreamed on www.FightStars.Network in English. In addition, “New Blood” will air on tape delay on Estrella TV.

In the 8-round welterweight main event, Louie Lopez (14-2-2, 4 KOs) of Corona, CA, and Salvador Briceño (17-7, 11 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico, fought to a draw. Lopez had his moments in the early rounds while Briceño had his in the middle rounds. The action was going back and forth as both fighters were going for it. Heading into the final rounds it was anyone’s fight. The last round was razor close and at the end the bout ended in a draw. Scorecards read 76-76 across the board.

“I thought I edged him out,” said Lopez, “It was a close fight but definitely thought I won. I’m ready to run it back if he wants to. I’ll wait to see what that looks like. I just want to get back in the ring and get a victory.”

“I thought I did more damage and I’m not disappointed with my performance,” said Briceño. “I’m sure a rematch will be presented and I’m all for it. I’ll be back in the gym soon waiting for the call. I know I have some more fight left in my career and I’m willing to fight anyone.”

In the scheduled 8-round super bantamweight co-main event, Eros Correa (14-1, 9 KOs) of San Jose, CA, defeated Robin Ellis (6-1, 5 KOs) of Las Vegas, NV, by way of second round knockout. Correa used the first round to feel Ellis out, using a lot of faints and movement. In round two, Correa landed an overhand right to the head of Ellis, sending him to the floor. Ellis couldn’t recover and the bout was stopped at the 1:05 mark of round two.

The second televised fight of the night, a 4-round middleweight weight bout, saw Nelson Oliva (10-0, 8 KOs) of Los Angeles, CA, go the distance for only the second time in his career against Dario Guerrero-Meneses (3-7-1, 1 KO). Oliva outworked Guerrero-Meneses throughout the entire bout winning a unanimous decision. Scorecards read 40-36 by all three judges, all in favor of Oliva.

Opening up the FOX Deportes telecast, Alejandro Luis Silva (21-0-1, 16 KOs) of Buenos Aires, Argentina, defeated Janer Gonzalez (21-6-1, 17 KOs) of Cartagena, Colombia in a scheduled 8-round super welterweight battle. Gonzalez did his best to land some power shots in the opening round, but Silva was the one who connected with the more powerful blows. In round two, Silva landed a straight right hand that send Gonzalez to the canvas. Gonzalez was able to get up only to get dropped with another right hook to the head, this time ending the bout at the 2:05 mark of round two.

In the third bout of the evening, Abel Mejia (2-0, 2 KOs) of Orange, CA, defeated Leslie Summers (0-3) of Memphis, TN, in a scheduled 4-round lightweight bout. Mejia landed two vicious body shots, the first a left to the liver, followed by a right hook to the ribs sending Summers to the canvas ending the bout at the 1:36 mark of round one.

In bout number two, a 4-round welterweight contest, Jose Mejia (2-0, 1 KO) of Palmdale, CA, defeated Christopher Gonzalez (2-1, 2 KO) also of Palmdale, CA, by unanimous decision. Mejia landed effective counter punches throughout the match, mostly uppercuts. In the last round Mejia made an adjustment and applied pressure, pushing Gonzalez back to efficiently win the round. Scorecards read 39-37and, 40-36 twice for Mejia.

In the opening fight of the night, a scheduled 4-round super welterweight bout, Anthony Saldivar (5-0, 2 KOs) of Ontario, CA, defeated Manuel Moreira (1-5) of Billings, MT. Saldivar by way of unanimous decision. Saldivar used his distance and lateral movement to easily out box Moreira. Scorecards read 40-35 across the board. 

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – (November 6th, 2023) – Future boxing superstar Ben Whittaker is back in action next month as he joins the BOXXER: RETURN OF THE KING card in Bournemouth on Sunday, December 10th, headlined by WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith defending his title against Mateusz Masternak and airing live and exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK and Peacock in the USA.

Whittaker has got off to a blistering start to his career since turning professional in the wake of his 2020 Olympic Games silver medal glory, wowing crowds around the country with his flamboyant and unorthodox style.

Now the 26-year-old is returning to the south coast, where he made his professional debut, and is looking to end the year on a high with another memorable performance to set the stage for a massive 2024. 

Whittaker was aiming to fight in his hometown on November 18th as part of the BOXXER: WOLVES AT THE DOOR card but rehabilitation on a couple of niggling injuries, which have kept him out of the ring since July, have delayed his return until December. 

“I’m looking forward to getting back to it. You already know what I bring so make sure you tune in on December 10th as I’ll be closing the year with another surgical performance,” said Whittaker. 

Ben Shalom, BOXXER founder and CEO, said, “Ben Whittaker is such an electrifying talent, I think fans would have him on every card if they could. We had a busy year lined up for him but he’s had some minor injuries to deal with following his fight in July. I’m excited to say he’s now fully fit and raring to go. On December 10th, fans are going to get another chance to see one of the boxing world’s biggest talents live in action ahead of what’s going to be a monumental 2024 for Ben.”

BOXXER: RETURN OF A KING takes place Sunday, December 10th in Bournemouth and sees hometown hero Chris ‘The Gentleman’ Billam-Smith (18-1, 12 KO’s) make the first defence of his WBO World Cruiserweight Championship against Polish powerhouse Mateusz Masternak (47-5, 31 KO’s) – a former European and IBF and WBA Intercontinental Cruiserweight Champion currently ranked #5 in the world by the WBO and #9 by the WBC.

A title shot has also been confirmed for Bournemouth’s Lee Cutler (13-1, 7 KO’s) following his victory over Stanley Stannard in an official eliminator bout during BOXXER’s visit to the Vitality Stadium in May. Cutler will face Londoner Kingsley Egbunike (8-2-1, 1 KO) for the vacant English Super-Welterweight Championship as part of an action-packed undercard with more fights to be announced soon. 

Fans can also now sign up to the Ben Whittaker Fan Club to be first to receive the latest Ben Whittaker news and fight announcements plus priority access to tickets for his fights.

By Mario Ortega Jr. –

DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA – Longtime lightweight contender Adam Lopez proved to be a class above a game Giovannie Gonzalez in the main event of a six-bout card at the famed Cow Palace Arena & Event Center on Saturday night. 

Lopez (17-5, 6 KOs) of Glendale, California outworked and outboxed Gonzalez (18-6-2, 13 KOs) of Stockton, California over the eight rounds en route to a shutout decision. 

Lopez, 132, began to let his hands go in the second round, as he forced Gonzalez, 133, to the ropes with combinations. There was good two-way action in the third, but Lopez just threw and landed more often. 

Lopez clearly took control of the fight in the fourth. Two body shots late in the round really seemed to bother Gonzalez. The Stockton fighter may have thought the punches strayed low as a brief shoving match took place after the bell. 

The pace slowed in the fifth and sixth rounds, but Lopez was able to notch them by throwing in combination as Gonzalez looked to land one at a time. 

Gonzalez sprang to life late in the seventh and eighth rounds, but the late flurries were not enough to sway any of the judges. After dodging Gonzalez’ final effort along the ropes, Lopez had earned the nod on all three cards by the score of 80-72. 

With the win, Lopez, who has only have ever come up short against the very top level of the division, claimed the WBC Continental Latino title. Holding the regional belt will likely aide in placing Lopez among the top fifteen when the WBC releases their next world rankings. 

In the co-main event, featherweight prospect Malikai Johnson (12-0-1, 8 KOs) of Sacramento, California stopped Eugene Lagos (16-7-3, 11 KOs) of Laguna Hills, California by way of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines with seconds to go in the third round.

After a feeling out first round, things heated up in the second stanza. Lagos, 129, set to press the action and Johnson, 126, found his spots countering. 

Lagos was aggressive again in the third and found succes with combinations. Johnson was able to counter, especially as Lagos got a little wild with some of his swings. Lagos pressed Johnson to the ropes late in the round. The Sacramento fighter was able to maneuver off of the ropes, reversing position, before landing a left to the body that crumpled Lagos to his knees. With Lagos not moving, holding his ribs on the mat, referee Michael Margado called the fight at 2:57 of the third round. 

Jacob Macalolooy (7-0, 4 KOs) of Union City, California boxed his way to a six-round unanimous decision over rugged Jose Manuel Gomez (4-3-1, 4 KOs) of Livermore, California 

Macalolooy, 147, controlled most of the opening round until Gomez, 148, wobbled him with a right with seconds to go. The late round success may have turned Gomez into a head-hunter, as he never made a concentrated effort to slow Macalolooy with a body attack. 

Macalolooy regained his footing in the second and closed the round with a well-placed flurry. The third featured competitive action, but Macalolooy’s movement gave Gomez trouble as the fight progressed. 

As the fight moved past the midway point, Macalolooy was able to land one eye-catching blow and either move away or clinch on the inside. In the end, all three judges scored the bout a shutout for Macalolooy, 60-54.

Petr Khamukov (11-0, 5 KOs) of Woodland Hills, California by way of Labinsk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia notched a workmanlike stoppage of veteran journeyman Angel Hernandez (19-23-1, 14 KOs) of Gary, Indiana.

Khamukov, 160, methodically broke down Hernandez, 159, as the fight progressed, leading to the eventual conclusion. 

Khamukov, a 2016 Russian Olympian, nearly scored a knockdown in the first, but it was waved off due to the way Hernandez was assisted to the mat after the punch had landed. 

Hernandez fought bravely for much of the bout, but opted to take a knee with under 20 seconds to go in the third round. Referee Edward Collantes visited the corner during the rest period and quickly signaled for the end of the contest. Official time of the stoppage was 3:00 of the third. 

Damoni Cato-Cain (8-1-1, 7 KOs) of Oakland, California scored one knockdown on the way to stopping Juan Meza Moreno (4-4, 3 KOs) of Los Angeles, California after three completed rounds. 

Cato-Cain, 151, and Meza Moreno, 150, both switched from southpaw to orthodox and back throughout the contest, but it was the Oaklander that found success from the opening bell. 

Cato-Cain landed with straight left hand out of southpaw stance that dropped Meza Moreno late in first round. Cato-Cain was more measured in the second stanza, but still rocked Meza Moreno midway through the round and then staggered Meza Moreno again in the third with a right hand. 

Ringside physician Gary Furness checked on Meza Moreno after the second and third rounds, ultimately stopping the bout after the second look, with the official time of :01 of the fourth round. 

In the opening bout, Sachery Sam (2-0, 1 KO) of Stockton scored a first-round technical knockout of Ezra Rabin (1-4, 1 KO) of Oakland. 

Utilizing his jab and quick, short punches, Sam, 130, dropped Rabin, 129, four times en route to the stoppage at the 2:07 mark of the round.

It was announced that Westside Promotions, promoter of Saturday’s event, will return to the Cow Palace next March. 

Photo by Shane Radin/srflicks.com 

Mario Ortega Jr. can be reached at ortegajr.mario@gmail.com 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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