Pittsburgh, PA (July18, 2025)–Weights for Saturday night’s fight card at The Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA.

Johnny Spell 134.7 – Cance Battenberg 135.5

Ivan Dychko 236.6 – Samuel Crossed 215.8 

Daniyar Yelenussinov 160.7 – James Bacon 158.9 

Danny Bodish 129.6 – Joshua Draughter 128.2 

CC Clark 158.5 – Latiss Norman 159.8 

Liubamur Ozhovuch 167.8 – Jarrell Sanders 166.3 

Khalil Sanders 136.5 – Richie Loew 125.2 (Exhibition)

Promoter: Integrity Pro Boxing

Venue: The Hollywood Casino at The Meadows

1st Bell: 7:00 PM ET 

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh (Marc Abrams and Ron Witkosky on the call)

Tickets are Priced at $64.70, $86.30, $167.00 (with taxes) and can be PURCHASED BY CLICKING HERE

JAMESTOWN, CALIFORNIA – Unbeaten Noli Valenzuela fights outside of his native Mexico for the first time to meet streaking local prospect Irving Xilohua in the intriguing eight-round featherweight main event of the Toscano Boxing Promotions’ “Rising Stars” event from the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort on Thursday night. Fighters for the six-bout card weighed-in at the host venue on Wednesday afternoon. 

Valenzuela (12-0, 6 KOs) of Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico was last in the ring in April, scoring a fourth-round knockout of once-beaten Alan Zaid Rodriguez Montiel in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. The win marked the third straight stoppage victory for the southpaw Valenzuela. 

Xilohua (9-1, 6 KOs) of Stockton, California has won four straight, including three stoppages, since his lone professional setback, a six-round majority decision defeat to tough journeyman Diuhl Olguin. In his last outing in May, Xilohua stopped Enrique Uvalle inside of two rounds at the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium. Xilohua will be stepping up to the eight-round distance for the first time as a professional, while Valenzuela has been scheduled for eight or more on five previous occasions and went the distance in two of those instances. 

There was a bit of drama at the official weigh-in on Wednesday afternoon. Xilohua stepped on the scale first, with the bout contracted at 126-pounds, and made 125.4-pounds. Valenzuela, who was one of the last fighters to arrive for the official weigh-in, came in one pound over at 127-pounds. After a bit of shouting between camps, Valenzuela left to attempt to sweat off the last pound. On his last attempt, Valenzuela came in at 126.6-pounds and an agreement was reached to keep the main event intact. 

Juan Zamorano (6-1, 6 KOs) of Rosamorada, Nayarit, Mexico will end a nearly two-year layoff against the rugged Marco Antonio Delgado (7-6-1, 5 KOs) of Turlock, California in a six-round light heavyweight bout. Zamorano, looking to get back on track after suffering his lone pro defeat in his last bout, weighed-in at 172-pounds. Delgado, whose previous five opponents had a combined record of 44-4, weighed-in at the light heavyweight limit of 175.

Lightweight prospect Nicholas Saavedra (3-0, 1 KO) of Modesto, California will move up to the six-round distance when he takes on Juan Guillermo Montero (4-2-1, 3 KOs) of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on Thursday night. Saavedra, fresh off of a third-round stoppage of Richard Esquibel on May 24th, weighed-in at 133.4-pounds, while Montero weighed-in just under the junior welterweight limit at 139-pounds. 

After posting two consecutive MMA victories since his pro boxing debut last year, Pedro Juarez (1-0) of Tracy, California will return to the ring to take on Harley Sampson (1-0, 1 KO) of Reno, Nevada in a four-round lightweight bout. For the bout that Toscano Boxing Promotions’ Israel Guajardo predicted will be the fight of the night, Juarez and Sampson both made the lightweight limit of 135-pounds. 

Making his U.S. debut, 19-year-old Damian Flores (2-0-1, 2 KOs) of Ceres, California will meet debuting Adrian Mendoza of Carson City, Nevada in a four-round super flyweight bout. The 5’8” Flores scaled 115.2, while the 5’4” Mendoza came in at 112.6-pounds. 

In the opener, Benigno Gaona Diaz (1-1, 1 KO) of Galt, California by way of Pabellon de Arteaga, Aguascalientes, Mexico will look to bounce back from a decision defeat in January against Lai Thang (1-3) of Dallas, Texas in a four-round featherweight bout. Gaona Diaz came in at 123.6-pounds, while Thang weighed-in at the division limit of 126. 

The “Rising Stars” event will be available for live stream on the Toscano Boxing Promotions’ YouTube page.

Quick Weigh-in Results:

Featherweights, 8 Rounds 

Valenzuela 126.6*

Xilohua 125.4

Light heavyweights, 6 Rounds

Zamorano 172

Delgado 175

Lightweights, 6 Rounds

Saavedra 133.4

Montero 139

Lightweights, 4 Rounds

Juarez 135

Sampson 135

Super flyweights, 4 Rounds 

Flores 115.2

Mendoza 112.6 

Featherweights, 4 Rounds

Gaona Diaz 123.6

Thang 126

*Valenzuela originally weighed-in 1 pound over the contracted limit of 126 on first attempt

Tickets for the event, promoted by Toscano Boxing Promotions, are available online at Ticketon.com 

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

Pittsburgh, PA (July11, 2025)–On Saturday night, July 19th, Integrity Pro Boxing will present an outstanding night of boxing as Johnny Spell will take on Chancellor Battenberg in a eight-round lightweight bout at The Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA.

The card will be televised live on Sportsnet Pittsburgh beginning at XX PM ET.

Spell of Pittsburgh has a record of 10-2 with four knockouts. The 29 year-old is a six-year pro and has victories over Phillip Ryan Carroll (1-0), Osvaldo Morales (4-1) and his last bout when he won an eight-round unanimous decision over Eric Hernandez (12-1) on April 12th in Hanover, Maryland.

Battenberg, 26, of Kingwood, Texas of 4-5 with four knockouts. Battenberg has faced four undefeated foes and is coming a six-round majority decision defeated to Christopher S. Gonzalez on July 27, 2024 in Baytown, Texas,

In Eight-Round Bouts:

Ivan Dychko (14-0, 13 KOs) of Kissimmee, Florida via Kazakhstan takes on an opponent to be names in a heavyweight bout.

Daniyar Yeleussinov (12-0, 7 KOs) will fight (26-5, 17 KOs) of Cebu City, Philippines in a welterweight contest.

In Six-round bouts:

Danny Bodish (4-0, 2 KOs) takes on Joshua Draughter (5-5-1, 1 KO) of New Orleans in a featherweight bout.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Christopher Clark (1-0, 1 KO) fights Brandon Meyer (0-1) of Nebraska in a super welterweight fight.

In a battle of debuting lightweights, Khalil Saunders of Pittsburgh takes on Richie Loew of Bellaire, Ohio.

Liubomir Ozhovych of New York via Ukraine debuts against Jarell Sanders (1-4, 1 KO) of Charleroi, PA in a super middleweight fight.

Hariff Rosado of Yonkers, NY will square off with an opponent to be named in a welterweight fight.

Youngstown middleweight 1-0 Darius “Mo Buckets” Hanshaw will take on an opponent to be named.

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Reito Tsutsumi stopped Michael Ruiz in round two of their four-round lightweight bout.

In round one, Tsutumi dropped Ruiz with a right to the body. Ruiz was dropped again with another body shot. Early in round two, Tsutsumi dropped Ruiz with a straight left and the fight was stopped at 28 seconds.

Tsutsumi, 134.6 lbs of Tokyo is now 2-0 with one knockout. Ruiz, 134.8 lbs of Lacey Township, NJ is 2-8-1.

NEW YORK--Katie Taylor retained the Undisputed Super Lightweight title with her third consecutive razor thin, this time majority over Amanda Serrano in front of a sold out crowd of over 19,700 at Madison Square Garden.

The fight lacked the action of the first two classic bouts between the two. This was more of a thinking boxing match that saw Serrano try tp press the action and Taylor going back to her stellar amateur roots by moving side to side to create angles and darting in and out. Serrano thew more, but The fighters landed the same amount.

In round eight, Taylor started to swell under her right eye.

Taylor, 135.8 lbs of Bray, IRE won by scores of 97-93 twice and 95-95 and is now 25-1. Serrano, 136 lbs of Carolina, PR is 47-4-1.

Katie Taylor

On Amanda Serrano

I’m just so grateful for Amanda Serrano. What an amazing champion. And we created history together three times. My name will always be embedded with hers forever. I’m very very happy about that. What we’ve been able to create over these last few years has been unbelievable. It’s amazing to have a rival like that in the sport. And this has brought [the world to] an event like this tonight, an all-female card, because of what myself and Amanda have been able to do to produce over the last few years. Both myself and Amanda are just sitting back very very proud right now.

The whole game plan tonight was to not let her feet set. I knew I was capable of a performance like that in the other two fights as well, but I just got caught up in a bit of a war [in our first] two fights. I’m so happy that I was able to stay disciplined tonight and just outbox her. 

On headlining an all female card:

“Absolutely unbelievable to be part of a show like this and to be headlining an all female card. It was an absolute privilege. These are the sort of opportunities that people didn’t think were even possible a few years ago.”

On her performance

“I thought I showed a very smart performance, a very clever performance. This performance I knew I was capable of against Amanda. The two fights previously ended up as complete wars and I came out of the ring battered and bruised and I’m thinking, what? Why am I just standing there fighting with our newest cable and moving my legs like that? I’m just outboxing her and I’m just happy I was able to produce that tonight and execute the game plan that Ross has been telling me to do all along. So yeah, I’m very very satisfied right now.”

“I think just my movement was causing her a bit of trouble. My footwork was causing her trouble and she wasn’t able to set her feet. I’m not sure what was going through her mind. But I think I just made the fight a bit easier for myself. […] I used the ring a lot better tonight. My feet were very good tonight. I felt fresh in there. I felt sharp in there. I [could see] that the punch was coming. So yeah, I definitely felt like it was my kind of fight.”

On retirement: 

“I don’t know. I’m just going to enjoy this victory right now and um sit back, reflect, and then I’ll make a decision and that’s it. But very very happy with tonight’s performance and just the amount of work that we put in over the last few months, myself and Ross. It was uh a grueling few months in preparation for these kind of fights and I’m so glad I was able to showcase what I could do tonight.”

On future Croke Park match:

“Maybe in Croke Park. That would be unbelievable.”

On the support from fans:

“These people are spending their hard earned money to go over and support me. It just means the world honestly. I can’t believe that this is my life. I’m headlining the show at Madison Square Garden. I’m looking back on the whole journey. What an absolute what an amazing life. These are nights that I dreamed of as a kid and sitting here again as a winner. I’m so happy, so grateful.”

On if a trilogy with Chantelle Cameron is possible

I think Chantelle has to see if she can sell out 10,000 seat arena first. I don’t think she can sell out any stadium at all. I think I made her more money than she really deserves. 

Baumgardner Decisions Miranda; Remains Undisputed

Alycia Baumgardner retained her undisputed super featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Jennifer Miranda.

Baumgardner, 130 lbs of Dallas via Fremont, OH won by scores of 98-92 twice and 97-93 and is now 16-1. Miranda. 129.8 lbs of Madrid, SPA is 12-1.

Alycia Baumgardner

On being co-main to Taylor-Serrano 3

“I first want to say I am so thankful to be here as a part of a historic event. I’m so thankful that MVP has taken the time and given the women the opportunity to showcase their skills and just be under the lights tonight was an awesome experience.”

On getting back in the ring 

“Yeah, I was happy to be back in there. You guys have to understand it’s been two years since I’ve done a 10 round fight. So, just to be back in there to get those rounds meant everything to me. So, I was just enjoying every round that I could when I was in there.”

On if she’d challenge Amanda Serrano or Katie Taylor

“I definitely would love the challenge with either fighter.” 

On what drove her successful undisputed title defense

“It was the grit. It was the bite down. [My trainer] said, you know, go forward. I knew that I couldn’t get my jab off the way I typically do to find that range and so we just kept the fight to go forward and just, you know, dig deep.”

On the main event Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano

“I thought the main event was perfect. A lot of fans were probably expecting a fight like the second fight, but these are two smart fighters. You know, they know how to box. They know how to use the ring. They have experience and I think they made the fight very clear on who the winner was. And again, they box smart. You guys have to understand, I know y’all like a blood bath, but you know, we got brains at the end of the day that we got to take care of. So, they did a great job in there boxing and showing the skill set that women do have.

On Jennifer Miranda

She had a smarter game plan in terms of what to engage in and what not to engage in. You know what I mean? So, you know, she definitely kept her distance on not wanting to come in. And just like anything, you make adjustments as you go. We have an idea on what somebody’s going to fight like, but we also make the adjustments each round. And so that’s what I was doing [My corner] was saying, you know, boxing, pressing, and making it ugly.

On working with Derrick James

Yeah, it’s been a great experience. When you start with a new trainer, you have to get a feel of everything. You have to understand how that’s going to feel in the fight. It’s one thing to be in training camp. It’s another thing to be in a fight. And I liked what I had in the corner this time. At the end of the day, it is up to Alycia Baumgardner to do what she has to do. I can have you in my corner, but it is up to me to to decide what I got to do. So, at this stage in my life, I need a team that’s going to encourage me in there and let me know what I need to do. But ultimately, it’s up to me. So, I enjoyed my corner tonight.

On what’s next for her

“Listen, the sky is the limit, y’all. I’m so excited to be with MVP and I know they have something exciting for me coming up and for the future. So many options to move up to 135, make these big super fights. These are the challenges that I need. I want to fight, and I want to fight an experienced fighter who’s going to bring just as much challenge as I am. That’s what’s going to make me great and that’s what’s going to make me be set apart from the rest of the women in boxing. 

“My inspiration just comes from the growth that I want for myself as a woman, as an athlete and what I’m able to possess in the ring. You know, I’ve been boxing for 23 years and I’m still growing. I don’t even think I’ve hit my prime yet. So, there’s just so much more to tap into and I have a great team who’s allowing that to come out.” 

On the evolution of women’s boxing and what’s next for the sport

“The next evolution is just women knowing who they are each and every day. I think we’ve seen through the fight week  with the looks and being a beauty, being a beast, being in our femininity, but also being the warriors that we are when it comes to fight night. So, it’s just like showing two

different sides, but also knowing that we have a job to do and to clock in.

Green Decisions Marshall; Unifies Super Middleweight Titles

Shadasia Green unified her WBO and won the IBF Super Middleweight World Title with a split decision over Savannah Marshall.

In round four, Green was deducted a point for holding.

Green, 167.2 lbs of Paterson, NJ won by scores of 96-93 and 95-94 while Marshall took a card 96-93.

Green is now 16-1. Marshall, 167 lbs of Hartepol, UK is 13-2.

Shadasia Green

On what Savannah Marshall told her post-fight–and if Marshall thinks Green can beat Claressa Shields

“Savannah told me something today. I don’t know if I should share it, but she said she said to me today—which I didn’t even realize that she might have had noticed—-but she said “You need to have more belief in yourself. I’ve never been in the ring with somebody like you, that hits as hard as you do.” She said, “I’ve been in the ring with [Claressa Shields] and you could take her out.” And I’m like damn, you know hearing that from Savannah? And Savannah can punch too. I’m not sitting up here saying making it seem like that wasn’t a tough fight. So I would love to fight Clarissa Shields and when the time comes and it’s big, let’s do it.”

On receiving the $250k Performance of the Night bonus, and if she’ll buy anything

“I don’t live like that. […] I’m going to relocate my wife and my family to a better neighborhood so we can be safe before I get kidnapped. Maybe take my nieces and nephews to the water park, do something for my mom and pop. I got you, coach. I hear y’all. I see y’all looking.”

On training to face Savannah Marshall

“I’m just blessed and honored, man. Going into tonight, I meant everything I said this week, you know, and camp’s really been different, these last couple of camps dealing with my coaches being sick, in and out, and we showed up together as a unit today and we displayed greatness.” 

On facing Savannah Marshall

“Shout out to Savannah Marshall. She was a tough cookie, man. She caught me with a good shot, too. Buckled my left leg. I ain’t never been hit like that before, but I’m just honored to be here today and be victorious. Thanks to the man upstairs, and thanks to these two fellas [Nakisa and Jake] for making this happen, Katie and Amanda, for real.”

On coming back from Franchon Crews-Dezurn loss to come out victorious tonight

“I had to go back to the drawing board and get my mental together. This game is definitely 90, 95% mental. If your mental ain’t intact, then you know… […] So that’s what I did. I went back to the drawing board, got myself together, reunited with my coaches and just tried to show up and be a better person. And self-belief. It’s funny. I was watching Jake fight Chavez Jr. last week and he said it in the ring and I shook my head. I was sitting in front of the TV and he just kept saying ‘self-belief, self-belief, self-belief.’ I think that’s what’s been missing from my career for a long time. Sometimes I’m hard on myself and I don’t always believe, but today I believe, and I’ve been believing all camp. I kept saying I’mma beat this girl. I kept saying that.”

On facing Claressa Shields 

“I would love to fight Clarissa Shields. Of course, I want to go and rest or whatever, but I think that’s the fight to be made.” 

On playing up or down to her competition:

“I just think it’s a lot of my ability you guys haven’t been able to see. I’ve always had this thing about me. Even when I play basketball, I always either play down to my competition or played up. It’s been a bad habit all my life. My mother has told me this my whole life. So, when you throw some names out there like I know I’ve got to be on my A game, and I find myself not slacking and my coaches don’t let me slack either. The best competition is always going to bring the best out of me.”

On what she learned from herself tonight

“I learned that that dog is still in me no matter what. I’m up for every challenge. I got that mean streak back—I thought I lost it. […] The mean streak is still alive and I’m glad to know that.”

Scotney Decisions Mercado to Become Unified Super Bantamweight Title

Ellie Scotney became the IBF/WBC/WBO super bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Yamileth Mercado.

Scotmey, 121.6 lbs of London won by scores of 100-90 and 98-92 twice and is now 11-0. Mercado, 119.6 lbs of Mexico is 24-4.

Ellie Scotney

On adding the WBC title to her unified collection

“My nan—I always mention her because she was my biggest fan—and we always said ‘complete the collection’. So, I’m one step away from Undisputed and that’s what I want next.” 

On being on Netflix and getting her name in front of the world

“Thanks to Netflix and MVP, they gave me a platform where I can really announce myself and I felt like I did that tonight. This is such a big journey with them and I feel like this is just the start.”

On 3-min rounds for women’s boxing

“’I’m 11-0 and I ain’t got a stoppage. I think I’d get a stoppage over 3 minutes and my brother would be a lot richer. He’s lost a fortune betting on it. So, yeah, if we had three minutes I’d get a stoppage. That’s my excuse.”

On preparing for facing Yamileth Mercado

“I’ll be honest with you, it’s been a hard camp. So, I felt like this camp showed me more who I am than anything else. I went in that ring and I felt like I [had been holding] a lot in, and it was let out tonight. So, it just showed me that I’m number one in the division. I believed that before, but I feel like this has cemented it—and it’s just the start.” 

On when she’ll be back 

“Definitely by the end of the year. I want to enjoy my Christmas this year.”

On losing friend Georgia O’Connor and having Georgia’s dad join her during her walk out 

“Georgia was a a soul of the earth. Like if you ever met her or even if you heard her story, you’d realize what she was. And you know, we made a promise just before she passed. It was a blessing to see her get married. And you know, she battled cancer like it was nothing. I just felt like having her dad with me tonight was something that will live forever. I felt her there [in the ring with me]. So yeah, tonight was so much bigger than me. It was all for her. And I just yeah I felt like she was watching over me and that would be the biggest takeaway from tonight.”

Cherneka Johnson Stops Metcalf in 9 To Win Undisputed Bantamweight Title

Cherneka Johnson won the undisputed bantamweight stoppage with a ninth round stoppage over Shuretta Metcalf.

In round four, Johnson scored a knockdown when she landed a right hand and both fighters fell to the canvas.

Jonson continued to beat down Metcalf and the fight was stopped by referee Charlie Fitch on the advice of the ringside doctor at two seconds.

Johnson, 116.6 lbs of Gold Coast, AUS is 18-2 with eight knockouts. Metcalf, 117 lbs of Dallas is 14-5-1.

Cherneka Johnson

On being part of history on Taylor vs. Serrano 3

“When I was out there and Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano were walking out, that stadium was absolutely electric. I had goosebumps and it was like ‘wow this is truly happening.’ To see that moment and to experience that feeling? It’s special.

“It’s absolutely awesome what everyone is doing. Everyone has their own, I guess, agendas and they obviously want to win the fights. But we all put in the hard work to get here and it’s not easy, but we show up anyway and we get the job done.”

On becoming the first Australian undisputed champion, male or female, in the 4 belt era

“It hasn’t hit me yet, I don’t think. It still sort of feels surreal to even be here and to be in this position.”

Cameron Retains Interim Title with Decision over Camara

Chantelle Cameron retained the WBC Super Lightweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jessica Camara.

Cameron, 139 lbs of Nothhampton, ENG won by scores of 99-91 twice and 98-92 and is now 21-1. Camara., 139.4 lbs of Montreal is 14-5-1.

Ramla Ali won a eight-round unanimous over Lila Furtado in a super bantamweight bout.

In round eight, Ali began to bleed around the right eye,

Ali of London won by scores of 78-74 twice and 77-75 and is now 10-2. Furtado of Sao Paulo, BRA is 11-3.

Ramla Ali

On the future of women’s boxing

“I think the future of women’s boxing is only growing. Look at the outcome tonight. Look how many people showed out to support women’s boxing. It’s exciting to be a part of and to see the growth and you know that those numbers are definitely growing and being more active with fights.”

On which fight was most special

“You have to give credit to every woman who stepped into the ring tonight, who showed out, who put in the 10, 12 weeks of hard work, who put everything on the line. You can’t fault that. So, I think every fight uh deserves its flowers.”

On her next fight

“I’ve been out of the ring for like 13 months now and I’ve also changed coaches. I was living in LA for 3 years. My father got sick so I moved back to London. I’ve got a new coach now. And when I started training with him, he asked me, “What is it you want to do?” And I just said to him, “I just want to take one fight at a time.” Cuz a couple years ago, I was like, “This is what I want. This is what I want. This is what I want.” And it never quite worked out. So I just became a bit superstitious. And now I’m just like, I just want to take whatever fight comes and just take it one by one.”

Tamm Thibeault stopped previously undefeated Mary Casamassa in round five of their eight-round middleweight bout.

Thibeault scored a knockdown in round one,

Thibeault of Montreal got the stoppage at 2:18 and is now 3-0 with two knockouts. Casamassa of Pittsburgh is 6-1.

amm Thibeault

On what Taylor vs. Serrano 3 meant to her

“To be honest, I just feel really grateful like we were in a card stacked with women just as talented as each other. And, you know, [we] created new dreams tonight. I truly believe that what’s going to make women’s boxing grow is to get more people into it, start at the grassroots, and we’ve got to create dreams for that. We’ve got to create dreams for little girls who want to come up and be just like us, right? 

I’ve said that from such a long time ago. The only way women’s boxing grows is if other women come out and support us. And they did today. Every woman in the crowd was cheering and it was just such a phenomenal movement to be a part of.

On fighting 3 min rounds

I fought three minute rounds for like eight years. Like we talk about this in the professionals, but we don’t talk about this in Olympic style boxing. The gap between men and women has been erased essentially. There’s equal value in both. And like we’re doing all right. Olympic champion as a female, Olympic champion as a male is the same. I’m not saying three minutes or two minutes is what’s best. Look, I’m not a doctor. It’s not my expertise. I’ve done three minutes

forever for most of my amateur career. I want to keep doing it. And if people want to do it, then so be it. But that’s on them.

On which fight she liked most

I think every fight was special in itself. That’s what makes this card so historic. You can’t really choose because you have people like Shadasia who are coming up as the underdog surpass themselves and you have two legends like Katie and Amanda fighting each other for a third time and you have Neeks [Johnson] over here who just became undisputed. [Every fight was] so big in itself, and they all deserve to be honored equally.

NOTES…Metcalf became the first Australian Undisputed Champion.

Las Vegas (July 9, 2025) – Four-division world champion and Hall of Famer Erik Morales has confirmed that he will appear at the Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday September 13, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, that will take place later that evening at the Allegiant Stadium.

Morales will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Mexican Independence Day weekend.

Centered in boxing’s long-time home – Las Vegas – this year’s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. A full day of boxing fan experience awaits you! https://boxfanexpo.com – @BoxFanExpo  

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at: 

https://bit.ly/BOXFANEXPO2025

Morales will make his fourth appearance at this years’ Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Morales will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy. Boxing Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing legend also known as “El Terrible”. 

Morales joins Marco Antonio Barrera as an early commitment to this year’s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced. 

About Erik Morales

Erik Morales Nicknamed “El Terrible,” is a retired Mexican boxing legend and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of fame in Canastota on June 10th, 2018). Morales compiled a 52-9 record in 61 fights, including 41 straight wins to start his career, and won world titles in four different weight classes (junior featherweight, featherweight, junior lightweight, junior welterweight). He also ended Manny Pacquiao’s six-year unbeaten streak in 2005 with a unanimous decision win. Morales notable fights came against Marco Antonio Barrera (nicknamed “The Baby Face Assassin”). The Morales versus Barrera trilogy is one of Boxing’s most famous fight trilogies of all time, involving two of Mexico’s most revered boxers. Their memorable fights were also named Ring Magazine’s fight of the year on February 19, 2000 and once again on November 27, 2004

About Box Fan Expo

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

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

Exhibitors include boxing promoters, gear, apparel, equipment, energy drinks, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.

Throughout the next few months leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.

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HANOVER, MD. (JULY 26,,2025)–Weight’s for Jeter Promotions card at The Hall in Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland.

Immanuwel Aleem 172 – DeMond Nicholson 172

(UBO Intercontinental, WBC Fecarbox and WBC DMV Light Heavyweight Titles)

Mykal Fox 154 – Kendo Castaneda 154

(UBO Intercontinental Super Welterweight Title)

Ahmad Muhammad Jones 140 – Ronnell Burnett 140

(NBA Americas Super Lightweight Title)

Tyler Langer 199 – Dionardo Minor 199

(NBA Americas Cruiserweight Title)

Ezri Turner 169 – Timvonte Carson 169

Nasheed H. Smith 175 – Nata William Gomes 175

Brandon Chambers 137 – Colin Huntington 138

(NBA Americas Super Bantamweight)

Mark Bickerstaff 147 – Kashif El-Amin 147

Nicholas Battaglia 121 – Josue Cuaran 121

Malik Smalls 130 – Gerry Robinson 130

Christian Vargas 160 – Matt Denning 160

Nico Woods 125 – Jonah Cahill 125

Rodreko Jennings 148 – Enoch Melson 147

Promoter: Jeter Promotions

Venue: The Hall in Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland

Tickets are on sale and range from $105-$150 and can be purchased at BY CLICKING HERE

PHILADELPHIA (JULY 3, 2025)–Former world title challenger Jason Sanchez scored a eight-round split decision over previously undefeated Julian Gonzalez in the main event of an entertaining night of boxing that took place last Friday night at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

The entertaining night of boxing was promoted by King’s Promotions.

Sanchez pressured Gonzalez throughout the fight. Gonzalez did well by countering off the ropes over the first several rounds. In round four, Gonzalez started getting through with combinations that seemed to bother Sanchez. In round five, a perfect left to the body sent Gonzalez to his knees for a knockdown.

Sanchez continued his relentless pressure with Gonzalez steading himself but working himself back into the fight in the late rounds. It was too little-too late as Sanchez got the decision on the road.

Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM is 17-6. Gonzalez of Reading, PA is 16-1-1.

Shannel Butler stopped veteran Cara Mclaughlin in round three of their sox-round featherweight bout.

Butler dominated and in round three, she set off a big flurry of punches that forced a referee stoppage at 1:12.

Butler of Philadelphia is now 3-0 with two knockouts. Mclaughlin of New York via Derry, UK is 2-13.

Brendan O’Callaghan pounded out a four-round unanimous decision over Travis Floyd in a middleweight bout.

Scores were 39-37 on all cards for O’Callaghan of Philadelphia who is now 7-4-1. Floyd of Douglasville, GA is 4-15-2.

Alexandre Dokvadze got his pro career off to a good start by stopping Mike Diorio in the opening round of their four-round cruiserweight bout.

Dokvadze of the Georgia Republic is 1-0 with one knockout. Diorio of Cortland, NY is 1-14-2.

Daetwon Young Garret stropped tough as nails Carlos Avelar in the fourth and final round of their welterweight bout.

Young hit Avelar with everything over the first two rounds and the debutant did not budge. Finally a knockdown in round three and more flush punches stopped the bout at 47 seconds of the final stanza.

Young Garret of York, PA is 2-0 with two knockouts. Avelar of Watertown, CT is 0-1.

Ali Ellis remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Lemir Isom Riley in a heavyweight bout.

Ellis of Philadelphia won by scores of 59-55 twice and 58-56 and is now 7-0-1. Riley of New Cumberland, PA is 4-6.

Sadarius Simmons made a successful pro debut with a first round stoppage over Michael Shaw in a four-round heavyweight bout.

Simmons of Flint, MI is 1-0. Shaw of Atlanta is 0-4.

Emmanuel Chance stopped Gorwar Karyah in the opening round of their four-round bantamweight fight.

Chance of East Orange, NJ is 2-0 with one knockout.. Karyah of Philadelphia is 2-6.

King’s Promotions is back on Saturday, July 12th at The County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas. Then on September 5th, King’s Promotions will be back at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA with an outstanding card the will be streamed LIVE ON DAZN

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (July 2, 2025) — Tickets are now on sale for Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) 9th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend to be held Friday September 26^th, Saturday September 27^th, and Sunday September 28^th, 2025 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City 

All Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame “2025” Living Inductees are CONFIRMED to attend this year’s festivities. Tickets can be purchased by visiting: Ticketmaster | ticket prices for Awards & Induction Ceremony are: $110.00 & $80.00 please visit our website for all event tickets, room reservations and full event schedule and itinerary by visiting us at: www.acbhof.com  

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 

Weekend at a Glance:

The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) Weekend commences at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday September 26th, with our “Opening Bell” VIP Cocktail Reception Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Location: The Balcony – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City | Entry fee: $75.00 online by Clicking Here:  

Saturday September 27th, Breakfast & Brunch at: Kelsey & Kim’s Oceanview – Flagship Hotel Atlantic City | Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm. | Entry fee is: $35.00 – In per person at door

The Highlight of the weekend is Saturday, evening September 27^th, red-carpet formal Induction Ceremony which takes place in an award show atmosphere in the beautiful Sound Wave Theater. Come mix & mingle in our Pre – Cocktail Reception: Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Location: The Balcony Ticket Holders & Invited Guests Only | 9^th Annual Awards & Induction Ceremony Time: 4:00pm Doors & Seating | 5:00pm – 7:30pm Awards & Induction Ceremony | Location: Sound Wave Theater | Tickets can be purchased by visiting: Ticketmaster: |prices for Awards & Induction Ceremony are: $110.00 (Premium Seating) and $80.00 (General Seating)

Sunday, September 28^th Fight Fan Experience | Location: Sound Wave Theater Lobby Area – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Time | 11:00am – 2:00pm {Open and Free to Public}

Sunday, September 28^th “Closing Bell” Mix & Mingle with Legends | Location: The Balcony – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City | Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm CLICK FOR TICKETS

All event tickets, room reservations and full event schedule and itinerary can be found by visiting us at: www.acbhof.com  

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, Visit Atlantic City, Sampson Boxing, Botto’s Italian Line Restaurant, Irish Pub-Atlantic City, D’Arcy Johnson Day Lawyers, Attractions & More – eSport BOXER, Sparbar LTD, Boxing Insider Promotions, Quail Hill Realty – Smithville, Fight Night Apparel, Adams Boxing, WBC, IBF, Chris Guzman Gloves and Patrick Killian Arts.

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

      

Los Angeles, CA — July 1, 2025 — Fightbook is thrilled to announce that fighter registration is now officially open

at www.Fightbook.com for one of the most anticipated combat sports events of the summer: The Butterfly Brawl, taking place August 16th at the iconic Santa Monica Pier. This spectacular open-air event will unfold under the stars, surrounded by stars, featuring a stacked card headlined by Brandon “Cannon” Adams and a special live performance by Mix Master Mike of the legendary Beastie Boys.

This event is more than just an unforgettable night of boxing and music—it’s a charity-driven celebration of community, talent, and purpose. All proceeds from this year’s Butterfly Brawl will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Santa Monica Police Activities League, continuing the tradition of Fightbook’s commitment to giving back.

Calling All Fighters:

Fightbook is now accepting registrations for fighters who want to compete on the August 16th card. Only those who register at Fightbook.com will be considered for a slot on the card.

Registration is 100% free, with no commitments or strings attached—just an opportunity to be seen, be matched, and be a part of something extraordinary.

What Is Fightbook?

Fightbook is the revolutionary new platform for the fight world—think of it as the social network for fighters, fans, and fight professionals. It’s where talent gets discovered, matchmakers connect, and opportunities like the Butterfly Brawl are just the beginning.

About the Butterfly Ball & Brawl:

Over the years, the Butterfly Ball & Brawl has grown into a can’t-miss annual tradition, attracting celebrities, athletes, influencers, and champions of charity alike. Previous events have raised tens of thousands of dollars for worthy causes and featured unforgettable matchups in unforgettable settings. Past performances have included The Black Eyed Peas, Too $hort, Anderson .Paak, Snoop Dogg, and Jermaine Dupri, drawing thousands of fans and raising critical funds for the fight against cancer.

Don’t miss your shot.

Whether you’re a rising star or a seasoned warrior looking for your next stage, Fightbook.com is the only way in.

Boxing Insider delivers a summer night of boxing at Tropicana Atlantic City on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7 PM, showcasing a WBC Junior Flyweight title fight between Andy Dominguez and Byron Rojas, a heavyweight fight with Roney Hines and Devin Rodriguez, and tri-state stars Daiyaan Butt, Jacob Solis, and Bruce Seldon streamed live on DAZN. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-07-25-2025/event/02006296DC4E6DB4

Main Event: Andy Dominguez vs. Byron Rojas** 

Bronx-born, Las Vegas-trained Andy Dominguez (12-1, 6 KOs) takes on Byron Rojas (24-4-3, 12 KOs) for the WBC US Junior Light Flyweight Silver title. Fresh off a strong victory against Angel Geovanny Meza Morales at Boxing Insider’s Sony Hall event in December 2024, Dominguez looks to climb the flyweight ranks. Rojas, a seasoned contender, aims to test Dominguez in a closely matched regional title bout.

Featured Fighters: 

– Daiyaan Butt: Philadelphia’s super lightweight (20-2) combines technical skill and power. A Temple University graduate and technology risk consultant, Butt, trained by Raul Rivas, is set to perform. 

– Roney Hines vs. Devin Vargas: Undefeated heavyweight Roney Hines (14-0-1, 8 KOs), standing 6’6” with an 80-inch reach, meets former Olympian Devin Vargas in an eight-round bout. Presented in association with DiBella Entertainment. 

– Jacob Solis: A New York City favorite, Solis returns for his fifth Boxing Insider appearance, targeting his seventh knockout with his notable power. 

– Bruce “The AC Express” Seldon: Son of boxing legend Bruce Seldon, he makes his fourth Tropicana appearance, competing in his first six-round bout. 

– **Julio Sanchez III: Pleasantville’s hometown fighter, after a strong pro debut in March, faces veteran Alexander Stone.

– Christian Ortiz: Philadelphia’s undefeated welterweight (4-0, 4 KOs) will display his knockout ability. 

– Cali Box: From Franklin Township, New Jersey, Box returns to Tropicana after defeating Victor Pradis on March 22.

“We’re thrilled to return to Tropicana Atlantic City, the best venue in town for boxing, slots, and restaurants, with a stacked summer fight night down the shore, featuring Andy Dominguez vs. Byron Rojas for a WBC title and some of my favorites including Jacob Solis, Bruce Seldon, and Daiyaan Butt” said Larry Goldberg, Boxing Insider Promoter.

Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006084F7B26A22 and the Tropicana Atlantic City Box Office. 

Prices: $52, $79, $104, $129, $154, $204.

**Special Thanks**: Medical Aesthetic Center of Marmora, ACBreakz, Azad Watches on W. 47th, and Decked NYC.

Additional announcements will be shared soon. Card is subject to change.

Jake Paul had to work hard in the final rounds, but he won a 10-round unanimous decision over former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a cruiserweight fight at The Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The fight was fought at a slow place early as Paul was taking what Chavez was giving him, and Chavez was doing absolutely nothing as he landed zero punches in round one. Paul was landing some body punches and some left hook. Paul continued to ack up rounds and took a commanding lead.

Paul landed 140 of 482 punches. Chavez was 61 of 154.

Chavez made brief stands in rounds nine and 10. Paul was never in any serious trouble and won by scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93.

Paul, 199.4 lbs of Dorado, PR is now 12-1. Chavez, 198.4 lbs of Sinaloa, MEX is 54-7-1.

Gilberto Ramirez Decisions Dorticos To Retain Cruiserweight Titles

Gilberto Ramirez defended the WBA/WBO Cruiserweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Yuniel Dortocs

In round 10, Dorticos was docked a point for low blows.

Ramirez landed 224 of 620 punches. Dorticos was 290 of 616.

Ramirez, 199.8 lbs of Sinaloa, MEX won by scores of 117-110 and 115-112 twice and is now 48-1.

Raul Curiel Stops Victor Rodriguez in 4

Raul Curiel remained undefeated with a fourth round stoppage over Victor Rodriguez in a 10-round welterweight bout.

In round four, Curiel landed an a hard uppercut that was followed by a right to the body that sent Rodriguez down. The nose of Rodriguez was bleeding badly. Rodriguez was hurt and Curiel jumped on him with a flurry of punches on the ropes and the fight was stopped at 2:09.

Curiel, 146.4 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 16-0-1 with 14 knockouts. Rodriguez, 145.2 lbs of Maldonado, URU is 16-1-1.

Julian Rodriguez Stops Avious Griffin in 10th and Final Round

Julian Rodriguez scored the biggest win of his career by stopping previously undefeated AVious Griffin in the 10th and final round of their welterweight bout.

Over the first half of the fight, Rodriguez got out to a lead by landing some nice counter shots.

In round eight, Griffin dropped Rodriguez with a chopping right hand. Rodriguez came back in round nine by landing a right hand that buckled Griffin. In round 10, Rodriguez ducked under and landed a left hook that hurt and dropped Griffin. Griffin rolled around and with a bloody nose could not beat the count at 2:55.

Rodriguezz, 146.6 lbs of Hoboken, NJ is 24-1 with 15 knockouts. Griffin, 146.8 lbs of Chattanooga, TN is 17-1.

Floyd Schofield scored the most significant win of his career as he took out Tevin Farmer in the opening round of their 10-round lightweight bout.

Schofield dropped Farmer in the opening minute with a one-two combination. Schofield then landed a flurry of punches tat was punctuated by a left hook. With Farmer hurt, Schofield landed a hard flurry and the bout was stopped at 1:18.

Schofield, 134.8 lbs of Austin, TX is 19-0 with 13 knockouts. Farmer, 135 lbs of Philadelphia is 33-9-1.

Holly Holm returned to boxing after a successful championship run in the UFC and won a 10-round unanimous decision over Yolanda Vega in a super lightweight fight.

Holm, 136.6 lbs of ALbiquerque, NM won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 33-2-3. Vega, 136 lbs of Sonora, MEX is 10-1.

Joel Iriarte won eight-round unanimous decision over Kevin Johnson in a welterweight bout.

Iriarte, 146.8 lbs of Bakersfield, CA won by scores of 80-72, 79-74 and 78-74 and is now 8-0. Johnson, 146.4 lbs of Las Vegas is 12-7.

Alexander Gueche remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Vincent Avina in a super bantamweight bout.

Gueche, 124 lbs of Long Beach, CA won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 8-0. Avina, 120 lbs of Las Vegas is 8-2-1.

Joshua Edwards stopped Dominic Hardy in the opening round of their four-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Edwards landed a jab to the body that was followed by a booming right hand hand that put Hardy down and out at 1:03.

Edwards, 226 lbs of Houston is 3-0 with three knockouts. Hardy, 251.4 lbs of Chicago is 6-4

Rene Alvarado won a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Victor Morales in a super featherweight battle.

Alvarado, 129.6 lbs of Managua, NIC won by scores of 99-91 on all cards and is now 35-16. Morales, 130 lbs of Vancouver, WA is 20-1-1.

John Ramirez won a eight-round unanimous decision over Josue Morales in a bantamweight bout.

Ramirez, 119.8 lbs of Los Angeles won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 15-1. Morales, 121 lbs of Houston, TX is 33-19-4.

PHILADELPHIA (JUNE 26, 2025)-Weights for Friday night’s King’s Promotions card from Philadelphia

Julian Gonzalez 132.2 – Jason Sanchez 131

Shannel Butler 125 – Cara McLaughlin 123.8

Brendan O’Callaghan 157.8 – Travis Floyd 154

Aleksandre Dokvadze 185.2 – Mike Diorio 187.4

Emmanuel Chance 119.6 – Gorwar Karyah 120.6

Deatwon Gilbert 149.8 – Carlos Avelar 148.8

Ali Ellis 227 – Lemir Riley 245.8

Sardius Simmons 218.4 – Michael Shaw 228.6

Promoter: King’s Promotions

Venue: 2300 Arena

1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Stream: BXNGTV.com (Marc Abrams and Quadir Albright on the call)

Tickets are on Sale for $125, $85 and $65 and can be purchased BY CLICKING HERE

SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA – World ranked junior middleweight contender Callum Walsh, bloodied and swollen from an accidental headbutt, scored a five-round technical decision over veteran Elias Espadas in the main event of the UFC Fight Pass-broadcasted card at the Chumash Casino Resort on Saturday night. 

Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs) of Ventura, California by way of Cork, Munster, Ireland flashed his speed and power against the smaller Espadas (23-7-1, 16 KOs) of Merida, Yucatán, Mexico from the early moments of the bout. Walsh’s punches moved Espadas when he connected cleanly. The fight took an unfortunate turn in round two, when Espadas, 153.8, caught Walsh, 154, coming in with his head and opened a bad cut over the Irishman’s right eye. The blood followed immediately and understandably slowed Walsh’s output the rest of the round. 

Walsh, the WBC #6/IBF #6 ranked contender, would be looked over by the ringside physician at the start of each round the rest of the way. The bleeding was never stemmed, but the fight continued into the third and Walsh’s edge in class carried the bout. 

After a fourth round in which maybe Walsh was protecting his eye a bit, while still outboxing Espadas, referee Rudy Barragan ended the bout on the advice of ringside physician Tony Hicks. All three judges scored the bout for Walsh, 50-46, with the one second fifth-round being scored even. 

“First of all I want to apologize to everyone that came out to see us fight,” Walsh told the crowd after the decision. “I am disappointed to win a fight like this. It’s unfortunate, but it was impacting my vision and ability to see.” 

Pearl Gonzalez brought up fellow Southern California junior middleweight Fernando Vargas Jr., who has been mentioned as a potential opponent for Walsh, who successfully defended his regional WBC Continental Americas title on Saturday night. 

 “Fernando Vargas,” Walsh responded, “if you want this belt, come and get it kid.”

In the co-feature, Umar Dzambekov (12-0, 8 KOs) of Los Angeles, California by way of Grozny, Chechnya, Russia banked some much needed rounds and boxed his way to an eight-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Roamer Alexis Angulo (28-4, 23 KOs) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by way of Patia, Cauca, Colombia. 

Dzambekov, 176, boxed well in rounds one and two, but Angulo, 174.6, found a home for some of his power shots in round three and seemed to have the southpaw out of his comfort zone at times. Both fighters had their moments in round five, as Dzambekov did well to box and move, while Angulo, who had trouble slipping at various moments, landed some clean power punches. 

Angulo packed up his offense a bit in round seven, which left an opening for Dzambekov to sit down on his power punches in the closing moments of the round. Dzambekov, who stopped his last two opponents inside of two rounds, proved he could maintain his output over the duration of an eight-rounder and still had plenty in the tank down the stretch of the fight. 

All three judges scored the bout for Dzambekov. Judge Chris Leben had it a shutout, 80-72. Judge Lou Moret gave Angulo one round for a card of 79-73, while judge Mike Bell had it the closest at 77-75. 

Junior welterweight prospect Cain Sandoval (16-0, 14 KOs) of Sacramento, California stopped short-notice replacement Yonathan Eniz (36-23-1, 17 KOs) of Dolores, Buenos Aires, Argentina inside of two rounds. 

Sandoval, 142.6, walked the smaller Eniz, 142.6, down from the early moments of the fight and did not appear to be too worried about what the Argentinian had to offer in return. Early in the second, Sandoval upped his pressure even more and forced Eniz into a neutral corner, dropping him with a flurry just as referee Rudy Barragan began to leap in and stop the action at 2:31 of round two.

Rising featherweight Roxy Verduzco (5-0, 1 KO) of Los Angeles went the distance in her first scheduled eight-rounder, scoring a unanimous decision over veteran Celene Roman (6-5-1) of Chino, California by way of Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico.  

Verduzco, 125.8, outworked Roman, 124.4, over the first half of the fight while utilizing her movement to great effect, while Roman struggled to cut off the ring or match the southpaw’s output. In the latter third of the fight, Verduzco was more apt to fight at close range and sit on her punches in the center of the ring. Roman found a string of success in round eight and landed with some power punches in the final moments of the bout. 

In the end, all three judges scored the bout 79-73 for Verduzco. 

In a very competitive fight, Daniel Barrera (9-1-1, 4 KOs) of Eastvale, California scored a wide eight-round unanimous decision over a determined Basilio Franco (10-4, 8 KOs) of Norwalk, California by way of Yahualica De Gonzalez Gallo, Jalisco, Mexico. 

Franco, 113.6, outworked Barrera, 115, and controlled ring position for much of the first half of the bout. Barrera began to sit down on his body punches a little more in the fifth round and pressed the action as Franco’s output dipped. Barrera broke through with some power shots in round six, but Franco was still the busier fighter for much of the round. Barrera followed his success with power punches in the seventh, his best round of the fight. Franco was having a good round right, before Barrera unloaded a combination of power punches to close out the fight. 

Despite the competitive nature of the bout, the three official scorers gave Franco almost no credit, as judge Jack Reiss scored it a shutout, 80-72, while judges Chris Leben and Lou Moret had it only one round closer at 79-73. 

In an upset, Vernon Brown (14-2-1, 10 KOs) of Chicago, Illinois scored a come-from-behind seventh-round stoppage of highly-touted Gor Yeritsyan (20-2, 16 KOs) of Los Angeles by way of Yerevan, Armenia. 

Yeritsyan, 146.4, was in control for the majority of the bout, landing in combination, while Brown, 146.2, threw mostly one at a time, looking to land with his left. In a precursor to what was to come, the southpaw Brown landed clean with a winging left that caught Yeritsyan’s attention in the second round. For the next four rounds, Brown looked to repeat that success. 

The fight was fought on the inside for much of the contest. Yeritsyan was able to land in combination, especially upstairs, and took control of the fight in the middle rounds. Yeritsyan had such a strong round six that referee David Solivan had the ringside physician take a look at Brown to begin round seven. The Chicago native seemed to take exception to the suggestion that he was in any sort of trouble and began the round aggressively, before landing a leaping left hook that dropped Yeritsyan hard early in the round. Yeritsyan managed to rise to his feet and attempted to weather the storm, but eventually Brown landed an unanswered flurry in the blue corner that prompted Solivan to leap in and wave off the bout at 2:46 of the seventh. The knockout victory ended a layoff of over three years for Brown. 

In the opener, MMA veteran Jenelyn Olsim (0-0-1) of Ventura by way of Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines was held to a four-round majority draw by Jessica Radtke Maltez (1-2-2) of Waconia, Minnesota. Olsim, 125, was the harder puncher, but Radtke Maltez, 124, stood up to them and had her moments in round four. Neither fighter really pressed on the gas and let their hands go for any prolonged stretch. Judge Lou Moret scored the bout 39-37 for Olsim, but was overruled by judges Mike Bell and Jack Reiss, who both scored it even, 38-38. 

Photos by Lina Baker/360 Promotions

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

NEWARK, N.J. (June 21, 2025) — Middleweight contender Vito Mielnicki Jr. returned to his home state for another night in the spotlight.

The 23-year-old defeated Poland’s Kamil Gardzielik via 10-round unanimous decision (100-89 3x) Saturday evening at Newark’s Prudential Center.

Mielnicki (21-1-1, 12 KOs) delivered a composed performance despite early success. In the second round, he floored Gardzielik (19-1, 4 KOs) with a right hand after the latter briefly switched to southpaw.

Rather than chase the finish, Mielnicki boxed patiently behind a long jab, mixing in right hands with left uppercuts down the middle and hooks around the elbows. The right hand continued to play an important role down the stretch, though he was unable to hurt him as he had earlier.

Mielnicki said, “I was happy with my performance. This came from working on sticking to the game plan and not getting out of my game plan when I hurt somebody. I felt we did a good job with that.”

“I wanted to use a hard, stiff jab. I felt that we did that really well. I welted up his face early. We set up that double right hand that we worked on in camp.”

“I feel blessed. As a kid, I dreamed of fighting here in the main event.”

Tucker Shuts Down Simpson in Grudge Match

Jahi Tucker (15-1-1, 6 KOs) settled his beef with Lorenzo Simpson (15-3, 9 KOs) with a 10-round points victory (96-94 and 97-93 2x) after weeks of online back-and-forth.

The bad blood carried into the ring, as both wasted no time trading at close range. Simpson succeeded with left uppercuts to the body and straight lefts to the head, but Tucker landed more consistent power shots.

In rounds four and five, Tucker turned up the pressure, walking Simpson down and unloading combinations while ignoring return fire that connected often. By the sixth and seventh, Tucker changed tactics, boxing from the outside and connecting with right hands and left uppercuts before moving again.

He continued switching styles down the stretch, outpointing a game Simpson in the exchanges.

Tucker said, “The difference was that I really wanted it more. He’s a hell of a fighter, but it was crunch time for me. You know how it is.”

“There was no real bad blood. We’re just two solid competitors. We’re two guys trying to feed our families. Of course, when you want that spot, you come to fight. He came to fight, so I had to dig deep.”

Knyba Overwhelms Siwy
Undefeated heavyweight Damian Knyba (16-0, 10 KOs) scored an eighth-round stoppage over Marcin Siwy (25-1-1, 12 KOs) in an all-Polish showdown.

Knyba, a six-foot-seven behemoth with a six-inch height advantage, used an extended lead hand to keep Siwy at range while the shorter man lunged forward headfirst, looking to work on the inside.

The early rounds were filled with clinches, but Knyba found his rhythm in the fifth and sixth, digging to the body and landing around the guard.

By the seventh and eighth, he easily landed the right on a bloodied Siwy, who offered less and less in return. Siwy made it back to his corner after the eighth but was ruled unable to continue.

In undercard results:

Junior Welterweight: Brandun Lee (30-0, 23 KOs) UD 8 Elias Araujo (22-6, 9 KOs), Scores: 80-72 3x.

Junior Middleweight: Dwyke Flemmings Jr. (11-0, 10 KOs) TKO 1 Demian Fernandez (15-7, 5 KOs). Time: 2:09.

Junior Featherweight: Lisandra Contreras (1-0) UD 4 Montana Weems (1-1, 1 KO), Scores: 40-35 3x.

Heavyweight: Norman Neely (16-1, 11 KOs) TKO 1 James Willis (6-2-1, 5 KOs), Time: 2:08.

Welterweight: Muadh Abdus-Salaam (1-0) MD 4 Roberto Cantos (1-4), Scores: 38-38, 39-37, and 40-36.

Junior Middleweight: Kahshad Elliot (5-0, 4 KOs) UD 4 Titus Ashe (1-1, 1 KO), Scores: 38-35 and 38-36 2x.

Heavyweight: Jamar Talley (3-0, 3 KOs) TKO 2 Kurt Fleming (3-1, 2 KOs). Time: 1:08.

Light Heavyweight: Arjan Iseni (4-0, 4 KOs) TKO 2 Kaine Tomlinson Jr. (1-1, 1 KO). Time: 1:03.

Four years into his journey as a boxer and nine years removed from the prom date that brought him into the public consciousness, Albert Ochoa is set to take to the ring for his second bout as a pro, and first in the United States, this coming Thursday night at the Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. Ochoa, having just celebrated his first Father’s Day as one himself, will take on Leon Miles Jr. in a four-round welterweight bout as part of SOCA Fights’ Fight Club OC event, which will be streamed internationally by TrillerTV+. 

Ochoa (1-0, 1 KO) of Sacramento, California made his pro debut in February, scoring a first-round stoppage over Miguel Angel Ortiz in San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato, Mexico. Ochoa had been slated to meet an American opponent before Ortiz, an unknown commodity, stepped in on short notice to keep his debut bout intact.  

“I had one day’s notice [on my new opponent] and I was terrified,” admits Ochoa candidly. “I was scared. The guy I fought had more fights and I didn’t have amateur experience, so I wanted to pull out too, but I had to believe in myself and the work that I put in. With a last minute opponent switch, a lot of fighters would pull out of a fight, because you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into, but I went in there and knocked him out.”

Ochoa, who came to prominence after reality TV star Kendall Jenner agreed to be his junior prom date in 2016, decided to turn professional after a run on the influencer boxing exhibition circuit and without any traditional amateur experience. As one could expect, Ochoa has heard from naysayers along the way, which ultimately made the taste of his first pro victory all the more sweet. 

“I got goosebumps and was very emotional,” recalls Ochoa of hearing his name announced victoriously after the win. “So many people have doubted me and people doubt me in this sport still. Being from Sacramento, I have a big target on my back. I knew whether I won or lost, people were going to talk. In the end, I had to do what was best for me and I went in and got the job done. I was very happy and emotional, because this sport isn’t easy.” 

Ochoa’s debut came after a brief camp with new trainer Stan Martyniouk, a former international level amateur with nearly 18 years of professional experience, dating back to his own pro debut in 2007. Martyniouk was pleased with what he saw out of his new charge in that first fight together. 

“We went into the fight and I had to keep him calm a little bit, so as not to waste a lot of energy,” explains Martyniouk. “He had a little bit of the jitters, so we warmed up and he shook out a little bit. He went into the fight and executed the game plan very well. He got the victory and everything was good.” 

Adding to the swirl of emotions Ochoa experienced on the night of his debut, his girlfriend Maricela Cornejo, who fought Cecilia Braekhus to a close decision in an attempt at an interim title last year, was in the home stretch of her pregnancy, as their son Ocean arrived just over a month later. 

“When I knocked that guy out, I was extremely happy, because now I could enjoy the time with my baby boy,” recalls Ochoa. “So that’s all I was thinking about, was the after effects. I got this job done and now I can spend some time with them and relax with them and be there for Mari as well.” 

Ochoa has managed to juggle his newfound responsibility as a father and as a professional fighter while preparing for his upcoming bout against Miles this Thursday. 

“My baby now is three months and we dialed-in [for this upcoming fight] when he was three-weeks-old,” explains Ochoa. “So I’ve been in camp about nine to ten weeks. I’ve been 100 percent focused and motivated. It does suck to be away from him, being at the gym twice a day. We had a media workout in Sacramento and so many people came, but it does suck being away. I know it is going to pay off in the long run and beating this guy in L.A. is going to be great, but the after effect is what I am looking forward to and that is spending time with my son.” 

In addition to being away from his newborn son, Ochoa has been training mostly out of the Salas Boxing Academy in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, while Martyniouk remained in the Bay Area. Despite the distance, Martyniouk has continued to be a guiding voice and will be in the Ochoa corner on Thursday night. Thus far, Ochoa has impressed Stan “The Man” with his improvement. 

“It has been a bit different, because I have been talking to him about what I’ve seen mostly through videos,” explains Martyniouk. “We discuss what he’s been doing, what he needs to improve and work on. Ever since we started working together, either over the phone or when he comes and sees me, his timing has improved a lot. His power and his ring IQ, have all improved. He looks like a whole different fighter. We worked a lot on speed and while he’s been out there in Vegas, you can tell the difference in speed. He looks like a seasoned fighter now.”  

“It’s been a long camp, but I’ve jumped so many levels,” says Ochoa. “My sparring competition has been higher. My IQ is higher and I’ve been boxing amazingly. I am keeping up with these pros coming up as well. So this camp has been my best camp, it really has. From my strength to my IQ, to letting my hands go in combination, I feel I have taken a big leap from the last fight until now.” 

Ochoa will meet a familiar face on Thursday, taking on Miles, known on social media as “Suede The Plug.” Miles comes from the influencer boxing circuit as well, which is where he and Ochoa met before. Ochoa boxed his way to a decision win over Miles in an exhibition in December of 2023. 

“I am sure he has grown as both a person and a fighter and I am definitely not taking him lightly,” says Ochoa of Miles. “I am training my butt off and doing everything I need to do to come out victorious. He was my toughest challenge. That influencer fight was fun for sure, but now I am going into the pros and it is a different game. Miles wanted to run it back and for [promoter] Roy [Englebrecht] to give me the opportunity, being from Sacramento, it is a blessing to be on that card. [Miles] is from L.A. and he’s a good fighter. We went the distance the last time we fought, but I just have to focus on myself and no matter who they put in front of me, I need to get the job done and that means winning.”

With all the motivation that comes with becoming a father for the first time and pursuing a passion, Ochoa is excited to show that all of his hard work has paid off as he goes for his second pro win on Thursday night in Costa Mesa. 

“The event is about sold out already I believe,” says Ochoa. “I am excited and it is going to be fun. I expect fireworks. I am going to put on a great performance and in this fight, I am going to show why I became a boxer. I think it is going to be a good fight, a really fun one and I plan to show out.”  

The few remaining tickets for the event, promoted by SOCA Fights, are available online at socafights.com 

Photos courtesy Team Ochoa

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

PHILADELPHIA (JUNE 17, 2025)–On Friday night, June 27th, undefeated super featherweight Julian Gonzalez takes on veteran Jason Sanchez in the eighth-round main event at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia.

The nine-bout card is promoted by King’s Promotions.

Gonzalez, 23 of Reading, PA has a record of 16-0-1 with 12 knockouts. The 23-year-old is a four-year professional and has wins over Ivan Jimenez (7-1-1), Rosalindo Morales (9-0), Johnny Spell (8-0) and his last bout when he took Armando Frausto in one round on March 14th in Bethlehem, PA.

The battle-tested Sanchez has a record of 16-6 with nine knockouts. The 30-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico native is a 13-year pro, He has wins over Gene Perez (1-0), Jean Carlos Perez (15-0). On June 8, 2019, Sanchez challenged WBO featherweight champion Oscar Valdez. Sanchez gave a tremendous effort in losing a 12-round decision. In his most recent outing, Sanchez dropped a decision to Jordan White on August 3, 2024 in Washington, DC.

In an eight-round bout, WBA number-two ranked bantamweight Brittany Sims (8-3, 5 KOs) of Salem, Oregon takes on Marcela Nieto of El Bagre, Colombia (6-4-1, 5 KOs).

Quadir Albright (12-1, 12 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a eight-round welterweight bout.

In Six-round Bouts:

Ali Ellis (6-0-1, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Lemir Isom Riley (4-5, 2 KOS) of New Cumberland, PA in a heavyweight bout.

Shannel Butler (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles Cara McLaughlin (2-12) of New York in a featherweight contest.

Edwine Humane Junior (9-1, 7 KOs) of Springfield, Massachusetts takes on Alejandro Munera (8-9-4, 7 KOs) of Medellin, Colombia in a super welterweight affair.

In Four-Round Bouts

Brendan O’Callaghan (6-4-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Jonathan Gray (2-3) of Oklahoma City in a middleweight scrap.

Deatwon Young Garrett (1-0, 1 KO) of York, PA fights debuting Carlos Avelar of Watertown, Connecticut in a welterweight fight.

Alexsandr Dokvadze of Rustavi, Georgia Republic will make his pro debut against Mike Diorio (1-13-2) of Cortland, New York in a light heavyweight battle.

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WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 16, 2025)

On Saturday night, Star Boxing delivered a thrilling boxing event that had fans engaged from start to finish. The non-stop action saw fights with varying levels of momentum swings, guts, glory and skills on full display as multiple fights had a legitimate claim to “Fight of the Night.”

The setting was intriguing as the beautiful old school arena was impressively adorned with Empire Harley-Davidson’s motorcycles, celebrating their collaboration with Star Boxing.

Fight night results:

Rajon Chance vs Yan Carlos Perez

Rajon Chance scored a hard fought, narrow 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Dominican Republic stand out Yan Carlos Perez to capture the NBA Super Bantamweight title capping an outstanding Star Boxing card presented by Joe DeGuardia at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York.

Chance and Perez set a quick pace from the outset as both fighters displayed tremendous skill battling toe-to-toe the entire fight. The fight met, and exceeded, expectations and captivated old timers with impressive punch output, terrific body work and classic ‘inside the pocket’ action. The judges had the fight up for grabs until Chance finished strong and won via a narrow 2-point unanimous decision (96-94) on all three judges’ score cards. The scores indicated that Chance needed that final round to finally put a blemish on the previously undefeated resume of Perez and Chance delivered with a spirited ending.

Chance of East Orange, New Jersey is now 9-1-1, 6 KO’s. Perez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic falls to 6-1, 4 KO’s. Both fighters clearly displayed they are fighters with skills well above their number of pro fights.

Harley Burke vs Louis Maietta

The co-feature pitted an old-fashioned neighborhood type rivalry between super

middleweights Louis Maietta of Bronx, New York and Harley Burke of Yonkers, New York.

This fight was another fight that fans will remember for the action in the ring and the energy of fans of both fighters booming equally throughout the arena. The fight matched the crowd intensity as Burke and Maietta were like gladiators of years gone by. Grit, blood and heart were on display during the entire fight with fans chanting and rooting for each fighter.

Maietta, the brave and gutsy NYC fireman, came out strong and appeared to be winning the quick paced first round, when Burke dropped Maietta with an overhand right. Maietta fought back bravely throughout the bout, but Burke’s combinations were too much for Maietta to combat. Both fighters large groups of fans remained vocal throughout as the action inside the ring and fervor of the divergent crowd made for a dramatic and thrilling spectacle. In the end Burke scored a hard fought unanimous decision to improve 10-0, 7KOs. Maietta falls to 6-5-2, 2 KOs.

Eduardo Monrreal vs Austin Cassese

Eduardo Monrreal shocked previously undefeated hometown favorite Austin Cassese in the opening round of their four-round junior middleweight fight.

Monrreal struck early as he landed a left hand from the southpaw stance that put Cassese on the canvas. Cassese momentarily got himself back into the

fight and then hurt Monrreal with two hard right hands along the ropes. Monrreal roared back however and uncorked a huge right hand that dropped Cassese for the second time. Cassese tried to get to his feet but fell back to the canvas and the fight was over.

Monrreal of El Paso, Texas is 2-2, 2KO’s. Cassese of Shrub Oak, New York drops to 3-1, 3KO’s

Ryan O’Rourke vs Boubacar Sylla

Ryan O’Rourke made an emphatic statement by remaining undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Boubacar Sylla in a welterweight fight.

O’Rourke dominated the eight-round contest by out punching Sylla

throughout, landing hard combinations behind his jabs and almost had Sylla out at the end of the bout just before the bell rang to end the bout.

O’Rourke of Dublin, Ireland goes to 13-0, 3KO’s. Sylla of won by scores of 80-70 twice and 80-71 to stay undefeated with a 13-0 record. Sylla of Cincinnati, Ohio falls to of 12-2, 7KO’s.

Sharif Oné vs.

?Kevin Hill

The opener saw the successful pro debut of Bronx, New York’s Sharif Oné. Oné beat Kevin Hill of East St. Louis, Illinois at 2:59 of round two of their middleweight bout.

Oné dropped Hill in round one and battered him around in round two before the fight was stopped. One goes to 1-0, 1KO. Hill Drops to 1-4, 1KO.

The show was promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, as Joe returned to his roots

where he promoted shows in the 1990’s and once fought on his way to Junior Olympic and Golden Gloves Championships. Interestingly, both his dad and uncle fought as professionals as well at the same historic venue. The enthusiastic crowd saw sensational ‘old school’ action in the ring and riveting fan engagement outside the ring as the fights lived up to their pre-fight billing. The entire show was beyond impressive.

It wasn’t just a boxing event— it was a full-throttle experience that kept everyone standing, shouting, and supporting their favorites, and, in the end, acknowledging and appreciating all the fighters, regardless of who they were originally rooting for. A fantastic evening of entertainment

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WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 13, 2025) – Star Boxing announces the following Official

Weigh-In Results, ahead of our ‘Prospects Collide’ boxing card Saturday Night.

Rajon Chance, 121.4 lbs. vs. Yan Carlos Perez, 121.4 lbs.

Louis Maietta, 167.4 lbs. vs. Harley Burke, 167.4 lbs.

Austin Cassese, 152.2 lbs. vs. Eduardo Monrreal, 154 lbs.

Ryan O’Rourke, 144 lbs. vs. Boubacar Sylla, 144.4 lbs.

Rodrigo Marte vs. Edwin Rodriguez, 121.6lbs.

(Rodrigo Marte Over Weight, Bout Cancelled)

Sharif One, 163.2 lbs. vs. Kevin Hill, 165.4 lbs.

FIGHT NIGHT: Saturday, June 14th

START TIME: 7:00PM EST

WHERE:

Westchester County Center

198 Central Avenue

White Plains, NY 10606

WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 12, 2025) – Tomorrow, Friday, June 13, Joe DeGuardia’s Star

ABOUT JUNE 14 FIGHTS AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER:

Star Boxing brings championship energy back to the famed historic Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY on Saturday, June 14th, 2025. The Westchester County Center, once a cornerstone of boxing’s golden era, will once again come alive as Joe DeGuardia delivers a thrilling professional boxing card, which blends elite-level talent with throwback-style rivalries reminiscent of the sport’s glory days.

“We are recreating this on June 14. We have 50/50 matchups in the title fight

between Chance against Perez, and the exciting O’Rourke vs Sylla battle.

Plus, we have the neighborhood battles like we have in Maietta against Burke. There

are not many cards like this today and I commend these fighters for stepping up, taking

a risk, and not waiting for years to fight ‘real fights.’ This is great for fans and for

fighters’ development as adversity makes better fighters. This is how you hone

character and ultimate rewards of even bigger fights down the line,” said Star Boxing CEO,

?Joe DeGuardia.

Rajon Chance vs. Yan Carlos Perez…

In a featured title fight, Rajon Chance takes on Yan Carlos Perez in a Super-Bantamweight bout scheduled for 10-rounds for the NBA Title. Rajon ‘Weezy’ Chance, 24, an accomplished slick boxer, has a record of 8-1-1 with four knockouts. The five-year pro, also known as

‘Picasso’, was a top US Amateur and holds a win over previously and draw Elon Dejesus. Chance’s only blemish was a highly controversial split decision loss to undefeated Travon Lawson. Chance faces the toughest fight of his career against knockout artist Yan Carlos Perez,

of the Dominican Republic. Perez, brings in an undefeated record of 6-0 with five

knockouts. The exciting banger already has wins over tough competition and already defeated New York’s Ronny Reyes (4-1) and Jose Santoya (6-1). He iIs coming off a first round stoppage over 38-fight veteran Merito Sabillo on May 3, 2025.

Ryan O’Rourke vs. Boubacar Sylla…

Another thrilling matchup features undefeated Ryan O’Rourke (12-0, 3 KO) of Dublin, Ireland against Boubacar Sylla (12-1, 7 KO) in a welterweight bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

O’Rourke, 26 of Dublin, Ireland spent the early part of his career fighting in Europe

before coming stateside and racking up four wins in America, which was highlighted by

a victory over Faycal Rezkalah (6-1). Sylla of Cincinnatti is a nine-year pro, who holds a victory over previously undefeated Marlon Brown (7-0), and was a highly regarded amateur.

Harley Burke vs. Louis Maietta…

For locals, in perhaps the most highly anticipated fight of the night, Yonkers native Harley Burke risks his undefeated record (9-0, 7 KO’s), when he takes on tough Louis Maietta in a six-round super-middleweight fight.

Burke, has a knockout win over previously undefeated Raekwon Williams, and is coming off a unanimous decision over Tevin Terrance on November 23, 2024 in Huntington, New York, one of only two fights where the knockout artist has had to go the distance. FDNY Fireman, Louis Maietta of the Bronx, is 6-4-2 with two knockouts. The 30-year-old Maietta, is also a fan favorite and has developed well over the past year. He has won three straight and stopped Santiago Torra on January 26th in Colombia. Like Burke, Maietta is expected to bring a big contingency of fans. It will be the Yonkers vs Bronx, Irish vs Italian and Laborer vs Fireman. This fight is what epitomizes the glory days of local boxing when fans are just as vested outside the ring as the fighters are inside the ring.

Rodrigo Marte vs. Edwin Rodriguez…

Rodrigo Marte (6-0, 5 KO) of the Dominican Republic is being heralded as a star in

the making. Marte takes on tough veteran Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-2, 5 K0) of

Juna Diaz, Puerto Rico in a eight-round super bantamweight fight.

Austin Cassese vs. Eduardo Monreal…

Marist College graduate, Austin ‘All American’ Cassese (3-0, 3 KO) of Shrub Oak,

NY fights Eduardo Monreal (1-2, 1 KO) of El Paso, Texas in a four-round super

welterweight fight.

Sharif One (Pro-Debut)…

Sharif One of Bronx, NY makes his pro debut against Austin Spivey in a four-round

super welterweight bout. Sharif is a math teacher at the Eagle Academy and has a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo and a Master’s degree from NY’s Relay Graduate School. He was an accomplished amateur boxer, winning the USIBA National Championship as a college athlete. His accomplishments certainly make him a leader and proud representative of the Bronx and his Cote d’Ivoire roots.

“PROSPECTS COLLIDE”

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Las Vegas (June 11, 2025) – WE ARE BACK!!! The Box Fan Expo has announced its return to Las Vegas and its Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo for fans and the boxing industry. The event will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Saturday September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Mexican Independence Day weekend. The Boxing Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, that will take place later that evening in Las Vegas.

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

The Box Fan Expo is thrilled to open its doors to boxing fans from all over the world, as well to all major boxing companies, promoters and industry people during this Mexican holiday weekend. 

Centered in boxing’s long-time home – Las Vegas – this year’s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. A full day of boxing fan experience awaits you! https://boxfanexpo.com – @BoxFanExpo  

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The Last Box Fan Expo that took place in 2024 was another huge success. Boxing fans from all over the globe had a chance to meet and greet some of their favorite fighters, including current and former world champions, top fighters of today, and many of the boxing celebrities such as Roberto Duran, Roy Jones Jr., Lennox Lewis, Juan Manuel Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Teofimo Lopez, Edgar Berlanga, Claressa Shields, Rolando Romero, Oscar Valdez, Fernando Vargas, Riddick Bowe, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, Vinny Paz, Chiquita Gonzalez, Jessie Vargas, Nico Ali Walsh, Mia St. John and many others …

Those fighters plus more boxing celebrities took pictures, signed autographs for their fans who attended the Box Fan Expo. Fans also had an opportunity to purchase merchandise and memorabilia from fighters and companies involved with the sport of boxing.

Supporting Amateur Boxing 

The Box Fan Expo also played host to the fourth edition of “Box Fan Expo Invitational 2024”. This was an incredible amateur show which showcased several highly ranked and top USA amateur boxers who competed against the best in their division and more importantly in front of all the boxing fans that attended the meet and greet at the Expo. Those invited to compete had a chance to get huge exposure and get noticed by top boxing companies as well as industry people that were present that day during the event. 

The event also honored Barry’s Boxing Center which was founded by Pat and Dawn Barry, with a mission to help the youth of the Las Vegas community, on their path of physical and moral excellence. Barry’s Boxing Center is an environment that exemplifies the values of hard work, and respect. It gives the youths a safe place to go during critical out-of-school hours. In affiliation and coordination with USA Boxing, Barry’s Boxing center persist and insist on promoting safety in boxing as well as the development and encouragement of young men and women in their pursuit of excellence in the sport of boxing both in and out of the ring.

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

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Brandon Moore won a five-round technical decision over previously undefeated Stanley Wright in a scheduled 10-roind heavyweight bout athe Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

In round two, Moore dropped Wright with two chopping rights to the side of the head. In roundthree, Moore was cut around the right eye from a headbutt. In round four, the ringside doctor deemed that cut was in a bad spot and stopped the fight and they went to the scorecards.

Moore, 256.8 lbs of Lakeland, FL won by scores of 50-44 and 49-45 twice and is now 18-1. Wright, 279.1 lbs of Charlotte, NC is 14-1.

Crews-Dezurn Decisions Ortiz; Retains Super Middleweight Titles

Franchon Crews-Dezurn retained the WBA/WBC Super Middleweight titles with a 10-round majority decision over upstart Citlallii Ortiz.

There were many wild exchanges with Ortiz landing some good shots. Dezurn fugh through swollen left eye. The fight was close with Dezurn getting the verdict by scores of 98-92, 96-94 and 95-95.

Crews-Dezurn, 166.4 lbs of Norfolk, VA is now 10-2. Ortiz, 167.9 lbs of Coachella Valley, CA is 4-2.

Pagan Decisions Pagan

Joshua Pagan won a 10-round unanimous decision over James Bernadin in a super lightweight bout.

Pagan, 137.1 lbs of Grand Rapids, Michigan won by scores of 99-91 twice and 98-92 and is now 13-0. Bernadin, 137.1 lbs of Lancaster, PA iw 13-3-1.

Toussaint Upsets Hicks

Wendy Toussaint won a 10-round majority decision over previously undefeated Joseph Hicks Jr. in a junior middleweight bout.

Toussaint came out and landed several shots that rocked Hicks multiple times over the first three rounds.

Toussaint, 153.2 lbs of Huntington, NY won by scores of 97-93, 96-94 and 95-95 and is now 17-3. Hicks, 154 lbs of Grand Rapids, MI is 12-1.

Lozada Destroys Vargas

Ashleyann Lozada Obliterated Carmen Vargas in the opening seconds of their six-round super bantamweight fight.

Lozada came out swinging and connecting with flush punches that rocked Vargas. Vargas stumbled across the ring and ate several more punches and the bout was stopped at 27 seconds,

Lozada, 121.3 lbs of San Juan, PR is 2-0 with one knockout. Vargas, 122 lbs of Houston is 5-4-1.

Bethlehem, PA–King’s Promotions has POSTPONED the June 19th fight card at The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem and will be rescheduled for Friday, September 5th.

The card was postponed due to injuries suffered by fighters that were scheduled for the card.

“Sometimes these things happen in boxing, but we already have the make-up date and many of the same fighters will be ready to perform on September 5th,” said Marshall Kauffman, CEO of King’s Promotions.

Fans who purchased tickets will be able to exchange the tickets for September 5th. A full card announcement will be released shortly.

King’s Promotions will be at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on Friday night, June 27th. An announcement on that card will be out next week.

WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 4, 2025). The full card has been set for an outstanding boxing night that will take place on Saturday night, June 14 at The Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York.

The fight card, “Prospects Collide” is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and is a testament to the old glory days of boxing.

“This card is a throwback to an era when fans could see neighborhood wars at venues like Sunnyside Gardens, St. Nicholas Arena, Ridgewood Grove Arena, & Madison Square Garden”. said Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing. “It was a time when young up and comers would face each other. In the past, these arenas were filled with enthusiastic boxing fans and once upon a time the Westchester County Center was likewise a venue on the boxing tour where you could watch these hotly contested rivalries and future stars”.

“We are recreating this on June 14. We have 50/50 matchups in the title fight

between Chance against Perez, and the exciting O’Rourke vs Sylla battle.

Plus, we have the neighborhood battles like we have in Maietta against Burke. There

are not many cards like this today and I commend these fighters for stepping up, taking a risk, and not waiting for years to fight ‘real fights.’ This is great for fans and for fighters’ development as adversity makes better fighters. This is how you hone

character and ultimate rewards of even bigger fights down the line”.

Rajon Chance vs. Yan Carlos Perez…

In a featured title fight, Rajon Chance takes on Yan Carlos Perez in a Super-Bantamweight bout scheduled for 10-rounds for the NBA Title. Rajon ‘Weezy’ Chance, 24, an accomplished slick boxer, has a record of 8-1-1 with four knockouts. The five-year pro, also known as ‘Picasso’, was a top US Amateur and holds a win over previously and draw Elon Dejesus. Chance’s only blemish was a highly controversial split decision loss to undefeated Travon Lawson. Chance faces the toughest fight of his career against knockout artist Yan Carlos Perez,

of the Dominican Republic. Perez, brings in an undefeated record of 6-0 with five

knockouts. The exciting banger already has wins over tough competition and already defeated New York’s Ronny Reyes (4-1) and Jose Santoya (6-1). He iIs coming off a first round stoppage over 38-fight veteran Merito Sabillo on May 3, 2025.

Ryan O’Rourke vs. Boubacar Sylla…

Another thrilling matchup features undefeated Ryan O’Rourke (12-0, 3 KO) of Dublin, Ireland against Boubacar Sylla (12-1, 7 KO) in a welterweight bout scheduled for eight-rounds. O’Rourke, 26 of Dublin, Ireland spent the early part of his career fighting in Europe before coming stateside and racking up four wins in America, which was highlighted by a victory over Faycal Rezkalah (6-1). Sylla of Cincinnatti is a nine-year pro, who holds a victory over previously undefeated Marlon Brown (7-0), and was a highly regarded amateur.

Harley Burke vs. Louis Maietta…

For locals, in perhaps the most highly anticipated fight of the night, Yonkers native Harley Burke risks his undefeated record (9-0, 7 KO’s), when he takes on tough Louis Maietta in a six-round super-middleweight fight.

Burke, has a knockout win over previously undefeated Raekwon Williams, and is coming off a unanimous decision over Tevin Terrance on November 23, 2024 in Huntington, New York, one of only two fights where the knockout artist has had to go the distance. FDNY Fireman, Louis Maietta of the Bronx, is 6-4-2 with two knockouts. The 30-year-old Maietta, is also a fan favorite and has developed well over the past year. He has won three straight and stopped Santiago Torra on January 26th in Colombia. Like Burke, Maietta is expected to bring a big contingency of fans. It will be the Yonkers vs Bronx, Irish vs Italian and Laborer vs Fireman. This fight is what epitomizes the glory days of local boxing when fans are just as vested outside the ring as the fighters are inside the ring.

Rodrigo Marte vs. Edwin Rodriguez…

Rodrigo Marte (6-0, 5 KO) of the Dominican Republic is being heralded as a star in

the making. Marte takes on tough veteran Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-2, 5 K0) of

Juna Diaz, Puerto Rico in a eight-round super bantamweight fight.

Austin Cassese vs. Eduardo Monreal…

Marist College graduate, Austin ‘All American’ Cassese (3-0, 3 KO) of Shrub Oak,

NY fights Eduardo Monreal (1-2, 1 KO) of El Paso, Texas in a four-round super

welterweight fight.

Sharif One (Pro-Debut)…

Sharif One of Bronx, NY makes his pro debut against Austin Spivey in a four-round

super welterweight bout.

This fight card is being thrown in conjunction & collaboration with Empire Harley Davidson.

About Empire Harley-Davidson

Empire Harley Davidson, located at 8 Industrial Lane in New Rochelle, NY, is the Tri-State Area’s premier destination for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. Serving the community since 2012, Empire offers a full range of services, including new and pre-owned motorcycle sales, expert service and repairs, genuine parts, and an extensive selection of Harley-Davidson apparel and accessories.

?Empire Harley-Davidson is more than just a dealership — it’s a hub for riders who share a passion for freedom, performance, and community. With a focus on exceptional customer service and deep community roots, Empire is proud to continue the legacy of the Harley-Davidson brand in Westchester County, NYC, and beyond.

Kyle Hildebrand, General Manager, Empire Harley-Davidson:

“Partnering with Star Boxing is a thrilling opportunity for us to merge the adrenaline of the open road with the excitement of the ring. Both brands embody a spirit of freedom, strength, and community. We’re proud to support an event that brings people together and celebrates these shared values.”

Randy Medina, Marketing & Operations Manager, Empire Harley-Davidson:

“This collaboration with Star Boxing allows us to engage with our community in a dynamic way. It’s not just about motorcycles or boxing; it’s about the shared passion, the stories, and the drive that unites us. As a Westchester resident for the last 30 years, I’m especially excited to see world-class events happening right here in our home county. We’re proud to be part of something that brings this kind of energy and excitement to the local scene.”

Key Information Points

Location: 8 Industrial Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10805
Contact: (914) 632-6743 | empireharley.com
Services:
New and pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales
Factory-certified service and repairs
Genuine Harley-Davidson parts and accessories
Apparel, gear, and merchandise
Community Engagement:
Hosts rides, events, and fundraisers to build a strong, connected rider community
Active supporter of local causes and regional partnerships

“PROSPECTS COLLIDE”

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Bektemir Melikuziev needed a 12th round knockdown to squeak out a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Darius Fulghum in a super middleweight elimination bout at The Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas.

In round two, Melikuziev began to bleed from his nose.

In round seven, Melikuziev was docked a point for holding. In round eight, Melikuziev’s left eye started to swell. Melikuziev rocked and hurt Fulghum several times in te later rounds. In round 10, Mellikuziev landed thudding body shots. Fulghum made a rally that was highlighted by a big straight right hand in round 11. In round 12, Melikuziev landed a body that was followed by a left hand that put Fulghum on the canvas.

The punch stat numbers showed how close the fight was as Fulghum landed 170 of 442 punches. Melikuziev was 169of 407.

That two point 12th round proved to be the difference as Melikuziev,166.8 lbs of Shoimbek, UZB won by scores of 114-112 on all cards and is now 16-1. Fulghum, 167.8 lbs of Houston is 14-1.

“We faced a lot of adversity during this camp, so this victory means a lot more—especially with my baby on the way,” said Melikuziev. “I want to thank Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, and the Diaz Training Camp for the incredible support. I will face anyone and everyone. I’m not scared to face the likes of Caleb Plant or any of the top guys at super middleweight.

Eric Priest won a 10-round unanimous decision over Luis Arias in a middleweight fight.

In round two, Arias was deducted a point for hitting on the break.

Priest landed 184 of 471 punches. Arias was 133 of 494.

Priest, 159.8 lbs of Los Angeles won by scores of 99-90 twice and 96-93 and is now 16-0. Arias, 159.6 lbs of Milwaukee is 22-5-1.

Joshua Edwards stopped Alexander Rhodes in the opening round of their six-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Edwards hurt Rhodes with two blistering right hands. Edwards followed that up with a flurry of rights that sent Rhodes down and the fight was stopped at 2:08.

Edwards, 222.4 lbs of Houston is 2-0 with two knockouts. Rhodes, 275.8 lbs of W.Columbia, SC is 2-2.

Federico Pacheco Jr. won a six-round unanimous decision over Calvin Barnett in a heavyweight bout

In round four, Barnett was deducted a point for holding.

Pacheco, 259.4 lbs of Los Angeles won by scores of 58-55 on all cards and is now 7-0. Barnett, 270.4 lbs of Tulsa, OK is 5-3.

Cayden Griffiths scored a one-punch knockout of Edgar Gutierrez in round four of their six-round super welterweight bout.

In round four,, Griffiths connected with a torking left hook to the chin that sent Gutierrez on the deck. Gutierrez got to his knee but did not want to beat the 10-count at 1:15.

Griffiths, 149 lbs of Indio, CA is now 5-0 with five knockouts. Gutierrez, 146.6 lbs of Yuma, AZ is 3-3.

Khalil Coe avenged his only professional loss as he stopped Manuel Gallegos in round six of their 10-round light heavyweight bout in Guadalajara, Mexico.

In round one, Gallegos began to bleed from his nose after Coe landed a stiff jab. Coe continued to land hard shots, mostly jabs, the systematically busted up the face of Gallegos. The damage built up to the point where the corner of Gallegos pulled their man out of the fight one second into the sixth round.

Coe, 173 lbs of Jersey City, NJ is now 10-1-1 with eight knockouts. Gallegos, 173 lbs of Sinaloa, MEX is 21-3-1.

Coe suffered his only pro loss in November when Gallegos stopped him in nine rounds in Philadelphia.

Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela won a 10-round unanimous decision over Manuel Medina in a super lightweight contest.

Valenzuela, 141 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 31-4-1. Medina, 141 lbs of Jalisco, MEX is 7-4-3.

Murodjon Akhmadaliev tuned up for a fall date with Nayoya Inoue with an eighth round stoppage over Luis Castillo in a 10-round super bantamweight bout.

In round five, Akhmadaliev landed a hard left to the body that put Castillo down before the bell sounded to end the frame.

Round six saw Akhmadaliev land a short right that put Castillo down for a second time. In round eight, Akhamadaliv started to beat up and bloody the nose of Castillo and the fight was stopped at 2:05.

Akhmadaliev, 122 lbs of Chust, UZB is 14-1 with 11 knockous. Castillo, 120 lbs of Jquipilco, MEX is 31-7.

Former world champion Adrian Curiel won a 10-round unanimous decision over Johan Rubio in a super flyweight bout.

Curiel, 119 lbs of Mexico City is 26-6-1. Rubio, 115 lbs of Guadalajara is 8-3-2.

Ekow Essuman scored the biggest win of his career when he defeated former unified world champion Josh Taylor via 12-round unanimous decision at the Ovo Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.

In round seven, Taylor was cut over his left eye from a headbutt. Essuman dominated by winning most of the rounds in the seconds half of the fight.

Essuman, 146.4 lbs of Nottingham, ENG won by scores of 116-112, 116-113 and 115-113 to raise his record to 22-1. Taylot, 146.8 lbs of Prestonpans, SCO is 19-3,

Nathaniel Collins remained undefeated with a fourth round stoppage over Lee McGregor in a 12-round featherweight bout.

In round four, Collins dropped McGregor with an uppercut on the inside. Seconds later, Collins landed a perfect straight left that put a hurt McGregor down. Collins ended the fight when he landed a left to the body that put McGregor down and the fight was stopped by the referee simultaneously as the towel being thrown in at 1:45.

Collins, 1256 lbs of Bearsden, SCO is 17-0 with eight knockouts. McGregor, 125.9 lbs of Edinburgh, SCO is 15-2-1.

Star in the making, Moses Itauma continued his rapid ascent up the heavyweight latter with a second round stoppage over Mike Balogun in a 10-round bout.

In round one, Itauma dropped Balogun with an overhand left to the side of the head. Early in round two, it was a right hook that put Balogun on his back. Seconds later, Balogun charged in and Balogun took a small step back and cracked Balogun with another right hook that sent Balogun down face first and the fight was over at 46 seconds.

Itauma, 254 lbs of Chatham, ENG is 12-0 with 10 knockouts. Balogun, 241 lbs of Upper Marlboro, MD is 24-2.

Reese Lynch made a successful pro debut with a second round stoppage of Jonatas de Oliveira in a four-round junior welterweight bout.

In round two, Lynch landed a perfect left to the body that sent de Oliverira down and he did beat the count just as the bell sounded to end the round. The official time was 3:07.

Lynch, 140.6 lbs of Fauldhouse, SCO is 1-0 with one knockout. de Oliverira, 140.1 lbs of Brazil is 6-27.

Aloys Jr. stopped David Jamieson in round three of their 12-round cruiserweight bout.

In round one, Aloys landed a left to the body that was followed by a right to the top or the head that put Jamieson on the canvas for a knockdown. In round two, Aloys landed a jab that was followed by a hard right uppercut that put Jamieson down for a second time. In round three, Aloys landed a huge left hook to the chin that put Jamieson down on his back and the fight was stopped at 1:54.

Aloys Jr., 199 lbs of London is 10-1 with nine knockoiuts. Jamieson, 198 1/4 lbs of East Kildare, SCO is 13-4.

Johnny Mansour won a six-round unanimous decision over Christian Avalos in a lightweight bout at the Avalon in Hollywood, California.

Mansour, 133.8 .8 lbs of San Diego won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 5-0. Avalos, 134.4 lbs of Reno, NV is 3-3-2.

Vic Pasillas stopped Carlos Jackson in round seven of their eight-round featherweight bout.

In round one, Jackson was cut around the right eye.

In round seven, Pasillas dropped Jackson with a right hook. Pasillas followed up with a hard flurry of punches and the fight was stopped at 2:05.

Pasillas, 125.4 lbs of Los Angeles is 18-1 with 11 knockouts. Jackson, 124.4 lbs of Anniston, AL is 20-3.

Jose Ramirez stopped Jessie Mandapat in round three of their eight-round super bantamweight bout.

In round three, Ramirez landed a left hook that put Mandapat on the canvas, It was another left hand that put Mandapat down again. Ramirez the fight when he caught Mandapat with a right and Mandapat hot the deck and the fight was stopped at 1:4

Ramirez, 123.8 lbs of Tucson, AZ is now 8-3 with seven knockouts. Mandapat, 123.2 lbs of Los Angeles, CA is 9-2-1.

Ricardo Ruvalcaba remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Alberto Veron in a welterweight bout.

Ruvalcaba, 147 lbs of Ventura, CA won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 14-0. Veron, 146.2 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 20-11-2.

Brooke Sibrian won a six-round unanimous decision over Rubi Gutierrez in a strawweight bout.

In round three, Gutierrez began to bleed from around her right eye after Sibrian landed a huge flurry of punches that was started by a huge right hand.

Sibrian, 106 lbs of Bakersfield, CA won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 7-2. Gutierrez, 104.4 lbs o Saltilla, MEX is 5-2-1,

Avetis Gadyan stopped Walter Saragosa in the opening round of their four-round junior welterweight bout.

In round one, Gadyan dropped Saragosa with a straight right hand. Seconds later, a right to the body put Saragos down again. Gadyan ended things with a third left hook that put Saragosa down again and the fight was stopped at 2:00

Gadyan, 135.4 lbs of Vanadzor, ARM is now 2-0 with two knockouts. Saragosa, 128.4 lbs of Kaneolie, HA is 0-3.

Terri Harper retained the WBO Lightweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Natalie Zimmerman at Keeomoat Stadium in Doncaster, England.

In round 10, Harper was cut badly over the left eye.

Harper, 134.7 lbs of Doncaster, ENG won by scores of 99-91 on all cards and is now 16-2-2. Zimmerman, 134.1 lbs of Hamburg, GER is now 13-1.

Maxi Hughes won a 10-round unanimous decision over Archie Sharp in a lightweight bout.

Hughes, 134.8 lbs of Rossington, ENG won by scores of 120-108, 116-112 and 115-113 and is now 29-7-2. Sharp, 134.8 lbs of London is 25-2.

Haithem Laamouz won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jimmy Joe Flint in a super lightweight bout.

Laamouz, 139 lbs of Sliema, MAL won by scores of 98-92, 98-93 and 96-94 and is now 21-2. Flint, 138.1 lbs of Doncaster, ENG is 15-3-2.

Lewis Sylvester won a 10-round split decision over Reece Mould in an entertaining in a lightweight bout.

In round one, Mould landed an over hand right that caused a cut around the left eye of Sylvester.

In round seven, Mould was cut over the left eye which was caused by a punch.

Sylvester, 134 lbs won by scores of 97-93 and 96-94. Moul took a card 96-94.

Sylvester is now 16-1. Mould, 134 lbs of Doncaster, ENG is now 20-4.

Ed Hardy won a six-round decision over Derwing Martinez in a featherweight bout.

In round four, Hardy landed a a little right hand that combined with Martinez being off balance sent Martinez for a knockdown. In round six, Martinez was deducted a point for holding.

Hardy, 123.8 lbs of Doncaster, ENG won by a 60-52 score and is now 4-0. Martinez, 126.9 lbs of Spain is 8-32-2.

Murtaza Nadeem won a six-round decision over Bahqdor Karami in a middleweight bout.

Nadeem, 167.8 lbs of Rotterdam, ENG won by a 60-55 score and is now 6-0. Karami, 168.7 lbs of Manchester is 4-30-4.

Fort Washington, MD (May 14, 2025)-Tyler Langer won a six-round unanimous decision to win the NBA Cruiserweight Title over Raphael Carolina in bout that headlined an eight-bout card at Rosecroft Raceway.

The exciting night of boxing was promoted by Jeter Promotions.

Langer of Annapolis, Maryland won by scores of 60-54, 59-55 and 58-56 to remain undefeated with a record of 5-0. Carolina of Wendell, North Carolina is 3-8-2.

“Tyler looked very good and I am very pleased with how he performed tonight,” said Tony Jeter of Jeter Promotions. “We hope to get him three more fights by the end of the year, and then he will be ready to take on the contenders of the cruiserweight division.”

Nasheed H. Smith stopped Jeremy Cullors in the fourth and final scheduled round of their light heavyweight bout that featured undefeated fighters.

The time of the stoppage was 1:00 for Smith of Washington, DC who is now 5-0 with three knockouts. Cullors of Virginia Beach is 6-1.

Ezri Turner stopped Monreco Goldston in round three of their six-round fight to defend his NBA super middleweight title..

Turner of Dover, Delaware got the finish at 2:33 of round three and is now 6-0-1 with four knockouts. Goldston of Durham, North Carolina is 5-2-1.

Victor Williams won a four-round majority decision over Dante Concepcion in a junior middleweight bout.

Williams of Washington, DC won by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38 and is now 6-1. Concepcion of Tampa, Florida is 1-3-1.

In the fight of the night, Nico Woods outlasted Brandon Badillo over four-round to win a majority decision in a featherweight bout.

Woods of Washington, DC won by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38 and is now 3-0. Badillo of 0-6-1.

John Lange made a successful pro debut with a first round stoppage over Jonquez Benson in a welterweight clash.

Lange of Great Falls, Virginia is the son of popular fighter Jimmy Lange. Benson of Kalamazoo, Michigan is 0-2.

Bradley Scott stopped Marlon Haywood in round two of their heavyweight bout.

Scott of Maryland is 2-0 with two knockouts. Haywood of Kankakee, Illinois is 2-9.

Rahmel McKinley took a four-round split decision over Wayne Johnson in a welterweight battle of debuting fighters.

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Miami, FL – May 13, 2025 — American Dream Presents, led by CEO and professional boxer Ron Johnson, in association with Steve Marcano’s Nothing But Sportz, proudly announces “The Caribbean Clash,” an electrifying boxing and entertainment event taking place on Saturday, August 9 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.

This groundbreaking event will feature an eight-bout card spotlighting elite fighters from Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and across the Caribbean, representing a true celebration of Caribbean pride, talent, and culture. The Caribbean Clash is the first of a multi-part series, with the second installment slated for November 2025.

“Miami is home to one of the most diverse Caribbean populations in the U.S.,” said Ron Johnson, CEO of American Dream Presents. “From Little Haiti to Little Havana, there’s an incredible fan base here that’s proud of their heritage and passionate about boxing. This event is about giving them something to cheer for—and to celebrate.”

In addition to world-class boxing, The Caribbean Clash will feature live musical performances from some of the hottest artists from the Caribbean islands, delivering a vibrant, high-energy experience that celebrates the spirit of the Caribbean both inside and outside the ring.

“This isn’t just a fight night—it’s a movement,” said Steve Marcano, CEO of Nothing But Sportz. “We’re combining sports and culture to give the fans something unforgettable. Our goal is to elevate boxing by making it a celebration of identity, music, and excellence.”

Tickets and the full fight lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. For updates, follow @americandreampresents on social media.

Ron Johnson, who signed a partnership deal with the Stadium platform in 2024, is expected to showcase this upcoming event on Stadium. The collaboration continues to align with his vision of bringing high-energy boxing events to a national audience.

Stadium, which reaches approximately 25 million U.S. households via free over-the-air broadcasts, is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf—the longtime owner of both the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox—further underscoring the network’s strong ties to major league sports.