ORLANDO (November 22, 2021) – Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (5-0, 5 KOs) has taken an unusual route to Nashville, where he will take on veteran Eric Abraham (6-10, 3 KOs) this Saturday night in a 4-round bout at Municipal Auditorium.

The 24-year-old Pinheiro was born in Poland, grew up in Brazil, moved to Orlando and then up to Massachusetts for a job opportunity in security in Boston’s Seaport and Financial districts. He started boxing three years ago, rapidly developing into a Central New England Golden Gloves Novice super heavyweight champion, turning pro this past May in Orlando where he lives again.

“I’ve always been a fan of boxing,” Pinheiro explained, “but I didn’t box until I moved to the United States. I appreciate the art of boxing. I’m an exciting boxer who can mix it up. I fight on the outside or inside, depending on who I’m fighting, and adapting in the ring.

“My opponent is a southpaw, and he can be a little awkward. It’s going to be a good fight. He’s more experienced than me, but I’m comfortable fighting a southpaw. I’m working to improve as an all-around fighter in every aspect, mentally and physically.”

The 6’ 4”, 200-pound Pinheiro will be fighting on the “Nashville Beatdown” card, presented by Lank The King & Lank Promotions, in association with Affiliation Management.

“’Pretty Boy’ is a boxer who looks like a model,” promoter Langston Hampton, Jr. commented. “He’s real fast and swift. He has to be reckoned with because he’s a good, clean fighter. I’m one of the promoters involved with him. He made his pro debut May 8th on my show in Orlando. With his talent and looks, Adrian could be the next champion from Poland. The sky is the limit for him. It’s all about dedication. He has the talent in the ring and outside he’s very marketable. The Polish need a new champion and it’s going to be Adrian Pinheiro!”

Back living in Orlando and training at the Orlando Boxing Club, Pinheiro is an avid country music fan who is excited to be fighting in Nashville, the capital of country “his music.”

“I can’t wait to get to Nashville,” Pinheiro said. “I’m a huge country fan. This is special to me!”

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“I’m excited about this young man,” Pinheiro’s manager/head trainer Tony Blanco remarked. “He’s a humble beast who works hard. He works out twice a day. My only problem with him is getting him out of the gym. He is the future!

“Adrian is a big country music fan. When the opportunity came to fight in Nashville, in front of Floyd Mayweather, Jr., he accepted right away.”

Polish boxing fans are known for their passion. Waving red and white Poland flags and singing loudly, they haven’t really had many fighters to follow in the United States since Andrew Golota and Tomasz Adamek. “Pretty Boy” would love to get support from his fellow Polish and Polish-Americans.

“I’ve heard a lot about them,” Pinheiro added. “Orlando doesn’t have much of a Polish community, but I hope that time will come. I love my people!”

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POMONA, CALIF. (Nov. 20, 2021): MarvNation Promotions delivered an exciting seven-fight boxing card on Saturday night in front of a full crowd at the Derby Room in Pomona, Calif. In the main event, heavyweight slugger Trent Rawlins (12-2-1, 10 KOs) of Victoria, Australia scored a vicious one-punch knockout against Brazilian puncher Fernando Simoes (9-5, 9 KOs) at 1:13 of the very first round. The full event was streamed live on MarvNation’s official YouTube page.

“I felt great. We did what we needed to do,” said Rawlins. “I didn’t even break a sweat. The plan was to catch him with something, and we stuck to that game plan. He came to fight, but I caught him with the right hand and it was over. I’m an up-and-coming heavyweight. After four days of rest, I want to get back to work. I want to face the best.”

“Our event tonight was an excellent success,” said Marvin Rodriguez, CEO of MarvNation Promotions. “Trent Rawlins produced an exciting one-punch knockout to complete a full night of competitive fights. This was a sign of big things to come. We look forward to delivering more events like these in the coming year.”

Billed as “Revolution in the Sport of Kings,” the event also featured local rising prospects as well as live performances by comedian Jerry Garcia and DJ Susie De Los Santos. See below for full undercard results.

In the co-main event, Hector Perez (0-0-1) of Los Angeles, Calif. and Henry Mendez (0-5-2) of Wilmington, Calif. fought to a four-round majority draw in a super welterweight bout. Perez earned one scorecard of 39-37, but it was overruled by two scorecards of 37-37

Christian Robles (6-0, 2 KOs) of Lakewood, Calif. defeated Ernie Marquez (10-17-2, 3 KOs) of Fort Morgan, Colorado via unanimous decision in a four-round flyweight battle. Robles won with three scores of 40-36.

Andy Dominguez (4-0, 2 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico beat Ivan Vasquez Santos (1-1-1) of San Ardo, Calif. via unanimous decision in a four-round flyweight clash. Dominguez won with two scores of 40-36 and one score of 39-37.

Luis Rubalcava (3-0, 1 KO) of Garden Grove, Calif. defeated Anel Dudo (1-2-0) of Aurora, Colorado via unanimous decision in a four-round super bantamweight fight. Rubalcava won with three scores of 40-36.

Juan Sanchez (1-0) of Buena Park, Calif. stopped Andy Lopez (0-2) of Paso Robles, Calif. in the second round of a four-round welterweight bout.

Oliver Galicia (4-0-1, 3 KOs) of Garden Grove, Calif. beat Ryan Venable (2-8-0, 2 KOs) of Roanoke, Virginia via unanimous decision in a four-round super featherweight fight. Galicia won with two scores of 40-35 and one score of 39-36.

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Revolution In The Sport Of Kings was a seven-fight boxing card presented by MarvNation Promotions. The event took place on Saturday, Nov. 20 at The Derby Room in Pomona, Calif. and was streamed live on MarvNation’s official YouTube channel.

For more information, follow MarvNation on Instagram and Twitter @MarvNation_.

About MarvNation
MarvNation Promotions was founded in 2014 by Marvin Rodriguez and was created with a vision to not only create concerts or boxing events, but to also create experiences for the fans. In 2018, after noticing a lack of support for many young and hungry prospects without an extensive Olympic and amateur background, MarvNation involved itself in the sport of boxing with a mission to make a way for these young prospects and develop them into top contenders and champions in the sport. Established both on a national and international level, MarvNation is here to bring you the best of boxing and live entertainment.

DEDHAM, Mass. (November 21, 2021) – Vertex Promotions closed its first season in style last night with its fourth event in less than 60 days, “Fall Brawl,” at Moseley’s on the Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.

“We feel good about what we’ve done, especially considering we just started promoting,” Vertex promoter Dave Clark said. “Fans and fighters are enjoying what we’re doing. We’re making plans for next year, but we don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves. We’re in rhythm.”

Headliner RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (14-0, 11 KOs) outclassed his tough Mexican opponent, super lightweight Danny “Vendado” Flores (15-25-1, 8 KOs). Bermudez patiently fought his fight, setting up power punches and staying away from Flores’ punches, comfortably and effortlessly moving in and out. A three-punch combination buzzed Flores at the end of round one, Bermudez nearly putting Flores away as the bell sounded. Bermudez continued to control the pace in the second, repeatedly whacking Flores, even though Flores tried to bait Bermudez into a brawl midway through the third. His request backfired as Bermudez pounded him with a steady diet of powerful lefts and rights.

The accumulation of punches Flores ate eventually took its toll as Bermudez consistently ripped vicious punches to Flores’ head and body, nearly ending the fight at the end of round four. Flores somehow preserved, but it was only momentary, as Bermudez pinned Flores on the rope and fired away in the next round. The beating didn’t end as Flores asked for more and Bermudez gladly obliged. In the end, Bermudez won a brutal 8-round unanimous decision, but Flores got kudos for lasting six hard rounds.

Bermudez, from Albany (NY), is the NBA Continental Junior Welterweight and ABF American West Super Lightweight champion.

In the co-featured event, undefeated Mansfield (MA) welterweight James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 6 KOs) peppered Andre Byrd (8-11-2, 1 KO) from all angles, using his height and length from the outside during the first five rounds. In the sixth round, he fought more on the inside, smothering Byrd’s punches, and shifted into an attack mode in the seventh and eighth. Byrd, however, hung tough and made it to the final bell, as Perella took a one-sided 8-round unanimous decision. Perella needed to go rounds and Byrd gave that to him.

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Perella is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion.

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James Perella (L) needed and got in rounds

Once again it was Tank Time! Undefeated super welterweight Francis “The Frank” Hogan pleased his growing fanbase by remaining perfect, winning his ninth pro fight, each by knockout. The 21-year-old southpaw knocked Rynell Griffin (8-49-2, 2 KOs) on his rear in the first round, followed with a knockdown in the second with a left hook, and two more trips to the canvas in the third, until the referee halted the fight. Using his right as a range finder, in addition taking advantage of his height and reach advantages, his lethal left closed the show. Hogan, of Weymouth (MA), is the reigning New Hampshire Super Welterweight Champion as well as a 2019 New England Golden Gloves champion.

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Francis Hogan (R) remained perfect

Four-time U.S. Army champion “The Dedication” Daniel Bailey (8-0, 4 KOs, fighting out of Tampa (FL), drilled Austin Reed (10-0, 5 KOs), dropping him the round one with an overhand right, and he closed the show at the end of the same frame with a lefthanded uppercut. Bailey, the cousin of former world champion Randall Bailey, also captured top honors at the 2012 Ringside National Tournament.

Fighting in his first scheduled 8-round fight, 2020 Dominican Republic Olympian Rohan “El Rayo” Polanco (6-0, 3 KOs) stepped up in terms of competition and passed the test with flying colors against veteran Argentinian super lightweight Jonathan “El Potro” Eniz (27-16-1, 11 KOs), dominating the fight for a decisive decision.

Undefeated “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman improved his record to 10-0 (6 KOs), stopping super middleweight David Rohn (0-10-1) with a crushing body shot early in round one. McCalman, of Colorado, is the reigning ABF American West champion.

Local favorite Troy Anderson, Jr. (3-0. 3 KOs), fighting out of nearby Dorchester (district of Boston), was too much for Ronny Arana (0-3) to handle. A 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament champion, southpaw Anderson displayed solid fundamentals throughout the fight, trapping his opponent on the ropes in the second round, and unloading a pair of unanswered double-digit flurries. Anderson cut-off the ring effectively in the third, pressing the game Arana, who showed signs of fatigue yet survived to the end. The virtually unmarked Anderson went the distance for the first time in his young career, but he pitched a shutout for a 4-round unanimous decision, winning each round on the three judges’ scorecards.

In the first scheduled 6-rounder of the night, New Bedford middleweight Drew “Tomahawk” Dwelly (4-0-2, 4 KOs) decked Ginno Montoya (0-7) three times in the opening round, the second on a left hook to the stomach, for a convincing victory by way of a technical knockout.

Pro-debuting welterweight Miguel Valencia, of Worcester, won a 4-round split decision over Boston’s James Murrin (1-1, 0 KOs) in a competitive match.

Puerto Rico-native Alex Rivera (2-0, 2 KOs), fighting out of Southbridge (MA), out-boxed featherweight DeShawn Kennedy (0-5) enroute to a commanding 4-round unanimous decision.

Kansas City super lightweight Marcus Davidson (2-0, 2 KOs) needed only four-seconds to win his fight against pro-debuting Marlon Hardnick, Jr. Davidson moved across the ring, threw a 2-punch combination, the latter punch a left hook that sent his opponent to the canvas, which ended the fight.

In the opening bout of the evening, Salem (MA) super welterweight Kenny Larson had a memorable professional debut, dropping Seigenald Daley, Jr. (0-2) midway through round one, and moments later Lawson connected right on the button with a right cross that floored his opponent. Referee Kevin Hope stopped the fight without counting.

Complete results below:

OFFICIAL RESULTS

MAIN EVENT – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS

RayJay Bermudez (15-0, 11 KOs), Albany, NY

WDEC8 (60-54, 60-54, 60-52)

Danny Flores (15-26-1, 8 KOs), Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

CO-FEATURE – WELTERWEIGHTS

James Perella (9-0, 6 KOs), Mansfield, MA

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 79-73)

Andre Byrd (8-12-2, 1 KO), Jacksonville, FL

SPECIAL SUPER WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION

Francis Hogan 9-0, 9 KOs), Weymouth, MA

WTKO3 (1:32)

Rynell Griffin (8-49-2, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Shawn McCalman (10-0, 6 KOs), Aurora, CO

WTKO1 (1:07)

David Rohn (0-10-1), Vila Park, IL

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Drew Dwelly (4-0-2, 4 KOs), New Bedford, MA

WTKO1 (2:26)

Ginno Montoya (0-7), Greenwood, NE

SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS

Kenny Larson (1-0, 1 KO), Salem, MA

WTKO1 (2:44)

Seigenald Daley, Jr. (0-2), Kalamazoo, MI

WELTERWEIGHTS

Miguel Valencia (1-0), Worcester, MA

WDEC 4 (40-36, 39-37, 37-39)

James Murrin (1-1, 0 KO), Boston, MA

Marcus Davidson (2-0, 2 KOs), Kansas City, KS

WTKO1 (0:04)

Marlon Hardnick, Jr. (0-1), Kalamazoo, MI

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS

Rohan Polanco (6-0, 3 KOs), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

WDEC8 (80-7, 80-72, 79-73)

Jonathan Eniz (27-16-1, 11 KOs), Dolores, Buenos Aires, Argentina

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Daniel Bailey (9-0, 5 KOs), Tampa, FL

WTKO1 (2:50)

Austin Reed (0-10), Garden City, KS

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS

Alex Rivera (2-0, KOs), Southbridge, MA

WDEC4 (40-36, 40-35, 40-35)

DeShawn Kennedy (0-5), Holland, MI

Troy Anderson, Jr. (3-0, 2 KOs), Dorchester, MA

WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)

Ronny Arana (0-3), New York, NY

ATLANTA, GA (November 20, 2021) – Rising prospect, Najee Lopez (2-0, 2 KOs), continues to turn heads as a professional, as he scored a dynamic second-round knockout last night, Friday, November 19, 2021, against Anthony Hollaway (3-1-2, 3 KOs). The 4-round bout has the main event and took place at Buckhead Fight Club in Atlanta, GA, Lopez’ hometown, and was promoted by Garry Jonas of Pro Box Promotions.

“I’m coming fast and hard at cruiserweight. People will soon mention me with the likes of Usyk and Evander Holyfield,” said Najee Lopez after getting a knockout win that saw his opponent fall through the ropes.

“My team really expected to get more rounds out of this guy, but I knew I was going to stop him early,” Lopez continued. “I am humble, but I know what I want from the sport, and now it is just about getting there. The first step is winning, and the second is winning in good fashion. There is a lot of work to be done, but I’m ready for whatever my team has in store for me.”

Lopez, a former amateur who was a stand-out at the “Last Chance Olympic Qualifiers” in Oxnard, California, in 2019, turned heads at that event. Forgoing further endeavors into the amateur realm, Lopez turned pro, and is managed by Tim VanNewhouse.

Jessica McCaskill has signed a long-term promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn – and will defend her undisputed Welterweight title against Victoria Bustos at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday December 4, live worldwide on DAZN.

Tickets starting at $58 (plus fees) go are on sale NOW!

McCaskill (10-2 3 KOs) successfully defended the Welterweight straps that she ripped from Cecilia Brækhus in a rematch with the Norwegian in March in Dallas, having handed Brækhus her first career defeat on the street in Tulsa, Oklahoma in August 2020.

‘CasKILLA’ became a two-weight ruler against Brækhus, having previously been unified at Super-Lightweight having beaten WBC champion Erica Farias in October 2018, adding the WBA strap in May 2019 against Anahi Sanchez and then successfully defending the belts in a rematch with Farias in October 2019.

The Chicago star now puts her 147lbs belts on the line against fellow two-weight champion Bustos, and it’s a second attempt for the Argentine to become a three-weight champion after she challenged Brækhus for the belts in November 2019.

“Matchroom gave me a shot on the big stage, and I want to finish my career them – I’m excited!” said McCaskill. “We have a tough test in front of us in Victoria, she’s a great fighter and she’s been in with everyone, but I am confident I will keep my belts and we’ll move on to more great fights in 2022.”

“I am happy we worked out a deal,” said trainer and manager Rick Ramos. “Eddie Hearn and Matchroom have been good to us. I want to continue doing business with them. I’m happy and I’m excited! Let’s work!”

“Jessica has been a revelation since she travelled to the UK to face Katie Taylor in December 2017,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “She’s stepped up to face all-comers and with grit, determination and skill she’s a two-weight World champion – and she’s not done yet. There are plenty of big fights out there for Jess, starting in Las Vegas against Victoria who always lays it all on the line when she fights.”

McCaskill and Bustos lead an all-star cast in support of the mouth-watering headline attraction where Devin Haney defends his WBC World Lightweight title against Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz, Jr.

Croatian Heavyweight star Filip Hrgovi? (13-0 11 KOs) continues his quest for world domination as he defends his IBF International Title against Scott Alexander (16-4-2, 8 KOs).

Th 29-year-old from Zagreb returns to action following a one-sided beat down of Marko Radonjic on September 10 at the Worthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria. With an IBF Final Eliminator in the works for 2022, Hrgovi? knows he cannot afford any slip ups as he looks to extend his unbeaten run against the 32-year-old LA-native Alexander, who has previously gone the distance with Heavyweight contenders Carlos Negron and Travis Kaufmann.

“I’m looking forward to getting back in the ring and fighting on a big show in Las Vegas,” said Hrgovi?. “I’ve always wanted to box in Las Vegas where so many great Heavyweight champions have fought before. My opponent Scott Alexander is a tough fighter, but I have been training hard and will be ready to give the fans another great performance on December 11.”

“Watch out Las Vegas, ‘El Animal’ is coming,” said promoter Kalle Sauerland. “We’re delighted to be working with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing to deliver Filip this fantastic opportunity to fight in Las Vegas as part of a huge event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This is a chance for Filip to end the year on a high before shifting his focus to World Titles in 2022.”

One of Matchroom’s newest American stars fights for the first time with Eddie Hearn, as Montana Love takes on Carlos Diaz.

Love (16-0-1 8 KOs) penned his deal with Hearn after his impressive showing in Cleveland in August, where he forced former World champion Ivan Baranchyk after seven exciting rounds. The 26 year old is hunting down big fights in 2022, but Diaz (29-1 14 KOs) will be looking to spoil his Matchroom bow.

“I’m excited for my debut with Matchroom and DAZN December 4,” said Love. “Too Pretty taking his throne, this my shit now.”

There’s a welcome return to the ring for talented Middleweight Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams as he faces Quatavious Cash. Williams (8-0 6 KOs) last tasted action in March on the undercard, outpointing experienced campaigner Denis Douglin over eight rounds, and he’ll meet Cash (14-2 8 KOs) over that distance in his ninth pro-outing and first as a pro in Las Vegas.

Alexis Espino (9-0 6 KOs) is in action for the tenth time in the paid ranks as he takes on Rodolfo Gomez Jr. in the first eight round fight of his pro career, and Marc Castro (4-0 4 KOs) is out to make it five KOs from five pro fights, with his opponent to be named soon.

“This is a stacked card to close our year in the States,” said Hearn. “Filip is knocking loudly on the door of his fellow World class operators in the Heavyweight division, and next year we expect him to break that door down and be involved in – and win – some massive fights.

“Montana Love is a great character and a serious contender, and I am looking forward to him beginning his journey with us in Vegas. It’s great to have Ammo back doing what he does best and Alexis and Marc are two future superstars that continue to impress on their pro journeys.”

MESCALERO, N.M. (Nov. 19, 2021) – Two Mexican boxing legends will lace up the gloves for one final night when Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera (67-7, 44 KOs) returns to the ring for only the second time in more than a decade to square off against former two-time world champion Daniel Ponce de Leon (45-7, 35 KOs). The six-round middleweight exhibition and five additional bouts will air live on pay per view from Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico.

FITE PPV and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online will televise the six-bout main card live on pay per view for $9.99 at 4:30 p.m. PT /5:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. ET.

Kicking off the festivities, Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Facebook.com/GoldenBoyFN and FITE will stream six outstanding preliminary bouts for free at 2:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. MT/5:30 p.m. ET.

A Spanish-language broadcast will be available as a viewing option for both the pay-per-view and preliminary bouts.

Those hoping to attend the unforgettable, 12-fight Tapia Promotions extravaganza in person can purchase tickets starting at $75 through innofthemountaingods.com and  TicketMaster.com by searching “La Ultima Batalla – The Last Stand.”

In the exciting pay-per-view co feature, undefeated Abel Mendoza (30-0, 23 KOs) of El Paso, Texas, hopes to keep his perfect record intact and ascend to the upper echelon of the 135-pound division when he takes on Mexican brawler Victor Zaleta (20-5-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round clash.

Additionally, Nicco Tapia, the 16-year-old son of late Hall of Famer Johnny Tapia, hopes to take his first step toward a successful professional career when he makes his amateur boxing debut against Brian Lira.

Here is what the fighters had to say at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, Nov. 19:

MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA: International Boxing Hall of Famer 

“I have one memory of Johnny Tapia: he was on the walk with me from the dressing room to the ring. It was my legendary fight with Naseem Hamed.”

“I want to show great respect to Daniel Ponce De Leon. He’s a great warrior, a great champion. We just hope to give the public a great show.”

DANIEL PONCE DE LEON: Former Two-time world champion

“Thank you to Teresa Tapia for this great event that is coming tomorrow.”

“I am ready for this fight. I am ready to continue fighting in these events.”

ABEL MENDOZA: Undefeated El Pasoan

“It’s going to be a war tomorrow. I’m going to give you guys a good show.”

“It’s my third time fighting here at Inn of the Mountain Gods. It’s my home. I plan on being a world champion soon and bringing the world title back home.”

NICCO TAPIA: Son of Johnny Tapia/Amateur Boxer

“I just want to thank my mom (Teresa Tapia), my trainer, and everyone who’s by my side.”

TERESA TAPIA: Boxing Promoter

“It is such an honor and a pleasure to be promoting these two stars (Barrera and De Leon). They’re both great fighters.”

“My 16-year-old son is going to make his amateur debut. I’m so proud as a momma, but also scared.”

About BARRERA-DE LEON: La Ultima Batalla (The Last Stand)

Two legendary former world champions return to the boxing ring one final time for a special six-round middleweight exhibition, as Tapia Promotions presents Barrera vs. Ponce De Leon “La Ultima Batalla” – “The Last Stand” on Saturday, Nov 20, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico. The thrilling six-fight main card will be available via pay-per-view for $9.99 through both FITE PPV and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online at 4:30 p.m. PT /5:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. ET.  For the audiences watching in Mexico, both FITE and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online will offer a Spanish-language broadcast of the event for $4.99. Kicking off the festivities two hours earlier, Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Facebook.com/GoldenBoyFN and FITE will stream the six outstanding preliminary bouts for free at 2:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. MT/5:30 p.m. ET.

Tickets starting at $75 are available through innofthemountaingods.com and  TicketMaster.com by searching “La Ultima Batalla – The Last Stand.”

About TAPIA PROMOTIONS

Teresa Tapia formed Tapia Promotions to continue the legacy of her legendary late husband, six-time world champion/Hall of Famer Johnny Tapia by providing thrilling boxing events to fight fans everywhere. One of the first female boxing promoters in the United States, Teresa successfully managed Johnny Tapia’s career from 1995-2011, and accepted his 2017 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF). Additionally, in 2004, Teresa became the first and only female boxing manager in sweet science history to receive a special recognition award from the IBHOF. The multi-faceted promoter branched out in 2020 to produce the sports reality series “Stars and Champions,” which featured an intimate look at boxers’ lives both inside and outside of the ring.

About FITE

FITE is the premium global platform for live sports and entertainment offering many of the industry’s marquee PPV events and SVOD packages with over 5MM registered users. FITE is available worldwide through its iOS and Android mobile apps, Apple TV, Android TV, ROKU, Amazon Fire TV, and Huawei apps. In addition, FITE supports Samsung, LG, Cox Contour, Vizio SmartCast™, Virgin Media, Shaw Communications’ Blue Curve IPTV, Foxxum, Chromecast, PS4, XBOX, ZEASN, Netrange, Vidaa/Hisense, VEWD, Netgem TV, Comcast’s Xfinity 1 and Xfinity Flex as well as 7,000 models of Smart TVs. Available online at www.FITE.tv. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIN and Facebook. FITE: It’s ON.

About GOLDEN BOY

Los Angeles-based Golden Boy was established in 2002 by Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy is a media and entertainment brand committed to making fighting entertainment more accessible and affordable. The company’s in-house production team develops creative original programming for RingTV.com and international channels across the globe. The company holds the exclusive rights to top boxers and has promoted some of the biggest and highest grossing events in the history of the sport. Now, Golden Boy is one of the most successful boxing entertainment companies in the world and shapes the future of boxing for fighters and fans alike. 

   •      Terence Crawford 146.4 lbs vs. Shawn Porter 146.6 lbs 
(Crawford’s WBO Welterweight World Title — 12 Rounds)
Judges: Dave Moretti, Max De Luca and Steve Weisfeld
Referee: Celestino Ruiz  

•     Esquiva Falcao 158.8 lbs vs. Patrice Volny 159.4 lbs 
(IBF Middleweight Title Eliminator — 12 Rounds)

•    Janibek Alimkhanuly 159.8 lbs vs. Hassan N’Dam 158.6 lbs 
(Alimkhanuly’s WBO Global and WBC Continental Americas Middleweight Titles — 10 Rounds)

•    Raymond Muratalla 135.4 lbs vs. Elias Araujo 137 lbs 
(Lightweight — 8 Rounds)

(ESPN2 & ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT)

   •    Isaac Dogbe 125 lbs vs. Christopher Diaz 125.5 lbs
 (Dogboe’s NABF Featherweight Title— 10 Rounds)

   •    Adam Lopez 126.4 lbs vs. Adan Ochoa 126.5 lbs
 (Featherweight — 8 Rounds)

(ESPN APP, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT)

   •      Karlos Balderas 131.8 lbs vs. Julio Cortez 131.4 lbs
 (Junior Lightweight — 6 Rounds)
  •       Tiger Johnson 144.8 lbs vs. Antonius Grable 146.8 lbs
 (Welterweight — 4 Rounds)

DEDHAM, Mass. (November 19, 2021) – The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow night’s “Fall Brawl,” presented by Vertex Promotions at Moseley’s on the Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Limited tickets for $150.00 (ringside), $65.00 (general admission), $50.00 (standing room) and $2000.00 for a table of 10 are available to purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vertex-promotionsfall-brawl-tickets-192621806007, or contact any of the competing fighters. Limited tickets may be available fight night at the door. Doors will open at 7 pm. ET, first bout at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Fighters’ weights are below:

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

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MAIN EVENT – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS (6)

(L) RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (14-0, 11 KOs), Albany, NY 144 lbs.

(R) Danny Flores (15-25-1, 8 KOs), Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico 142 lbs.

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CO-FEATURE – WELTERWEIGHTS (6)

(L) James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 6 KOs), Mansfield, MA 147 lbs.

(R) Andre Byrd (8-11-2, 1 KO), Jacksonville, FL 148 lbs.

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SPECIAL SUPER WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION (6)

(L) Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (8-0, 8 KOs), Weymouth, MA 156 lbs.

(R) Rynell Griffin (8-48-2, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV 154 lbs.

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS (8)

Rohan “El Rayo” Polanco (5-0, 3 KOs), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 144 lbs.

Jonathan “El Potro” Eniz (27-15-1, 11 KOs), Dolores, Buenos Aires, Argentina 144 lbs.

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)

“The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (9-0, 5 KOs), Aurora, CO 172 lbs.

David Rohn (0-9-1), Vila Park, IL 170 lbs.

MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)

Drew “Tomahawk” Dwelly (3-0-2, 3 KOs), New Bedford, MA 161 lbs.

Ginno Montoya (0-6), Greenwood, NE 157 lbs.

WELTERWEIGHTS (6)

Eric “Gladiator” Goff (4-0, 3 KOs), Springfield, 146 MA lbs.

Rakim Johnson (6-15-1 (5 KOs), Indianapolis, IN 152 lbs.

LIGHTWEIGHTS (6)

Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey (8-0, 4 KOs), Tampa, FL 135 lbs.

Austin Reed (0-9), Garden City, KS 139 lbs.

SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS (4)

Kenny Larson (Pro Debut), Salem, MA 150 lbs.

Seigenald Daley, Jr. (0-1), Kalamazoo, IN 154 lbs.

WELTERWEIGHTS (4)

James Murrin (1-0), Boston, MA 147 lbs.

Miguel Valencia (Pro Debut), Worcester, MA 145 lbs.

Marcus Davidson (1-0, 1 KO), Kansas City, KS 146 lbs.

Marlon Hardnick, Jr. (Pro Debut), Kalamazoo, MI 142 lbs.

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)

Alex Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Malden, MA 129 lbs.

DeShawn Kennedy (0-4), Holland, MI 129 lbs.

Troy Anderson, Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs), Dorchester, MA 128 lbs.

Ronny Arana (0-2), New York, NY by way of Ecuador 131 lbs.

An open workout was held in at Beast Boxing in Myrtle Beach, SC, in anticipation of tomorrow night’s ‘MAYHEM IN MYRTLE 4’ boxing show at Crown Reef Resort and Waterpark, presented by Christy Martin Promotions.

In attendance were several of the fighters participating, including undefeated super featherweight fighting Benigno ‘Benny’ Aguilar (6-0, 3 KOs); lightweight Brandon Idrogo (4-1, 4 KOs); future female champion Destiny ‘Too Sweet’ Jones
(1-0); USA #1 super heavyweight amateur turning professional on the show Fernely Feliz Jr. and the promoter herself, Christy Salters Martin, the now-retired female boxing superstar and now star of Netflix’s Untold: Deal with the Devil, an excellent documentary about her amazing life.

Also in attendance was brand-new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira, who corners Feliz. Teixeira will also be attending Saturday’s fights.

A healthy gathering of fans and media were present to meet Martin, Teixeira and the fighters and watch them prepare for their upcoming battles at Saturday night’s big event.

General admission tickets for “Mayhem In Myrtle 4” are available for $50 at Eventbrite.com or locally at Beast Boxing Myrtle Beach (3870 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach). Ringside Tickets are SOLD OUT.

ABOUT MAYHEM IN MYRTLE 4:

On Saturday, November 20, at the beautiful Crown Reef Resort and Waterpark in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Christy Martin Promotions will proudly present “Mayhem In Myrtle 4,” a night of world-class professional boxing action.

In the night’s six-round main event, popular undefeated super featherweight Benigno “Benny” Aguilar (6-0, 3 KOs) from Crescent City, Florida, will face Miami via Managua, Nicaragua’s Julio “El Halconcito” Buitrago (13-32, 3 KOs).

Blessed with an army of supporters, Aguilar always brings a large collective of fans to watch his, thus far, always successful ring exploits. The 22-year-old is a patient counterpuncher with good power and an excellent jab. He will be looking to stay unbeaten against an experienced 47-fight veteran in Buitrago, who turned professional 16 years ago and has fought internationally several times.

General admission tickets for “Mayhem In Myrtle 4” are available for $50 at Eventbrite.com or locally at Beast Boxing Myrtle Beach (3870 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach). Ringside Tickets are SOLD OUT.

The co-main event, announced last week at a special press conference in his hometown of Danbury, CT, will feature USA #1 amateur super heavyweight and national champion Fernely Feliz Jr. making his highly anticipated professional debut in a four-rounder against Stephen Kirnon (2-3-1, 1 KO) of Bronx, New York.

Scheduled for action is a six-round welterweight grudge match between Charlotte, North Carolina’s Kristopher Kyle Harrell (8-1, 6 KOs) and Durham, North Carolina veteran Marklin Bailey (6-7, 4 KOs).

And in one of the night’s other highly anticipated supporting bouts, promising undefeated super featherweight DeMichael Harris (5-0, 5 KOs) of Decatur, Georgia, via Cleveland, will put his perfect record on the line against Julio Gomez Leyva (0-1-1) of Norcross, Georgia via La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Also scheduled is a six-round super middleweight bout between undefeated Russian power puncher Artem Brusov (9-0, 8 KOs) and Kannapolis, North Carolina, veteran Courtney McCleave (2-11, 1 KO); as well as an appearance by power-punching 6? 7? Nigerian heavyweight Onoriode “Godzilla” Ehwarieme (18-2, 17 KOs) against an opponent that is TBA.

In a special female attraction, Georgetown, Texas’ undefeated Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones (1-0) will also face pro debuting Shaniqua Frazier in a lightweight four-rounder. 22-year-old Jones, from Cedar Park, Texas, had extensive amateur experience including the 2018 Austin Regional Golden Gloves; 2017 Nationals; 2017 Eastern Tournaments; and the USA Boxing Eastern Elite Qualifiers, among many others.

A pair of winless heavyweights, Julio Mendoza (0-1) from Crescent City, Florida, and Franklin, New York’s Drew Nolan (0-2), will each try to get into the win column over four rounds; while two undefeated featherweight prospects, Tampa, Florida’s Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey (8-0, 4 KOs) and Roanoke, Virginia’s Donte Dunnaville (4-0, 3 KOs) will clash in a six-round showdown.

Bailey will be having his seventh fight of 2021, an unusual feat during normal times… a miracle during a pandemic, is the cousin of iron-fisted multi-weight world champion Randall “KO King” Bailey.

In another women’s battle, undefeated Miranda Reyes (4-0-1, 2 KOs) of Houston will return in a four-round super lightweight showdown against Covington, Kentucky’s Camille Casson; and in a four-round welterweight encounter, Alexander Thiel (1-0) of Oakland, California, will face Taylorsville, North Carolina’s Dylan Williams (0-1).

In another six-round middleweight scrap, Saint Petersburg, Florida’s undefeated Richard Graham (3-0-1, 2 KOs) will take on Julian Valerio (3-6, 2 KOs) of Green Cove Springs, Florida via Brooklyn, New York.

Rounding out the action will be a four-round lightweight battle, between Bronx, New York’s once-beaten Brandon Idrogo (4-1, 4 KOs) and winless Roderick Gilkey (0-11-1) of Memphis.

The Crown Reef Resort and Waterpark is located at 2913 South Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach. On fight night, doors open at 5 pm and the action starts at 6:00 pm.

New York (November 19, 2021)–Split-T Management fighters will be on full display on Friday in Manchester, New Hampshire which will include an All Split-T fight that will be contested for three world titles.

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That bout will feature WBA/IBO Super Lightweight world champion Kali Reis battling Jessica Camara with the vacant WBO title also on the line.

Reis of Providence, Rhode Island has a record of 18-7-1 with five knockouts. She is a former WBC Middleweight champion. She became a two-division world champion when she won a 10-round unanimous decision over Kandi Wyatt on November 6, 2020 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Reis made her only defense on August 20th with a majority decision win over Diana Prazak on August 20th in San Diego.

Camara of Montreal, has a record of 8-2. The 33 year-old Camara is coming off a career best win as she won a unanimous decision over former world champion Heather Hardy (22-1) on May 14th in Nashville, Tennessee.

Reis weighed 138 lbs and Camara was 139 lbs.

Reis Promoted by DiBella Entertainment

The Reis – Camara fight will be streamed Live on DAZN at 8 PM ET

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Also on the bill will be the 2nd pro fight for light heavyweight Khalil Coe.

Coe fights Aaron Casper (6-4-1, 5 KOs) of Augusta, Georgia in a four-round bout.

Coe of Flemington, New Jersey is 1-0, which was a 2nd round knockout of Nathaniel Todd on May 29th in Las Vegas.

Despite just 34 amateur fights, Coe made the most of his opportunities as he was a member of the distinguished United States elite team. Coe gained his most prominence when he knocked out Olympic Gold Medal Winner and four-time world amateur champion Julio Cesar La Cruz.

Casper is coming off a draw with Javier Dario Aragon on February 14th in Atlanta.

Coe weighed 175.8 lbs; Casper was 174.8 lbs.

Coe is co-managed by Split-T Management and Keith Connolly, and is promoted by Matchroom Boxing.

The Coe – Casper Fight will be streamed on Matchroom Youtube beginning at 5:30 PM ET

Newark, NJ / Manchester, NH (November 19th, 2021)–Five members of the DKO Boxing Management stable will be in action in both Newark, New Jersey and Manchester, New Hampshire
At the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New Jersey, super middleweight Elvis Figueroa, junior lightweight William Foster III, junior welterweight Jeffrey Torres and featherweight Felix Parilla will display their talents in the Garden State.

Figueroa takes on Arsenio Hall in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Figueroa of New Haven, Connecticut is 8-0 with five knockouts and is coming off a 3rd round stoppage of Larry Smith on October 16th in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Hall of South Carolina is 3-4 with three knockouts. He is coming off a 2nd round stoppage of previously undefeated Travis Toledo (4-0) on October 8th in Queens, New York. Figueroa was 168 lbs; Hall was 167 lbs.

Foster (12-0, 8 KOs) of New Haven, Connecticut battles Pedro Hernandez (7-8-1, 2 KOs) of Colorado Springs, Colorado in a six-round bout.

Foster has big wins over Suliman Segawa (10-0), Angel Suarez (8-2), Jahmal Dyer (9-2) and his last bout when he defeated previously undefeated Donald Smith (10-0) on February 6 in Smith’s hometown of Philadelphia.

Hernandez has wins over Luis Angel Paneto (1-0-2) and Bryan Perez (6-0). Hernandez is coming off a decision loss to Daniel Bailey (7-0) on October 16th in Clearwater, Florida.

Foster weighed 133 lbs; Hernandez was 131 lbs

Torres of New Haven is 8-1 with four knockouts, and he takes on Rosekie Cristobal in a six-round bout. He has a win over Jesus Almonte. He is coming off a 1st round stoppage of Jader Alves de Oliveira on October 16th in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Cristobal of the Philippines has a record of 15-5 with 11 knockouts. Cristobal is coming off a loss to Carlos Morales (18-4-3) on July 18, 2018 in Indio, California.

Torres weighed 142 lbs; Cristobal was 143 lbs.

Parrilla of New Haven was explosive in his pro debut as he took out Sidell Blocker on October 16th in Framingham, Massachusetts. He takes on 18-fight veteran Dakota Laster of Hannibal, Missouri.

Parrilla will be the 9th undefeated opponent for Laster.

Parrilla was 127 lbs; Laster was 125 lbs.

All four are co-managed by Marilyn Rosa and are promoted by KO Night Boxing.

The fights from Newark will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com

At the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, undefeated junior welterweight Nelson Perez takes on Raymundo Rios Cardiel in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Perez of Marlboro, Massachusetts is 4-0 with two knockouts. Perez, who weighed 140 lbs, is coming off a unanimous decision over Ryan Venable on October 16th in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Cardiel of Durango, Mexico is 3-7-2 with three knockouts, is coming off a decision loss to Oscar Alan Perez on October 16th in Fresno, California. Cardiel weighed 139.5 lbs.

The fight can be see on Live on Before the Bell on Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel from 5.30pm ET

LAS VEGAS (November 19, 2021) – Undefeated super bantamweight Ra’eese Aleem will look to further cement his status as a top contender when he faces Mexico’s Eduardo Báez in a 10-round duel live on SHOWTIME Saturday, November 27 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and is headlined by unbeaten super bantamweight world champions going toe-to-toe as WBC Champion Brandon Figueroa faces WBO Champion Stephen Fulton Jr. in a title unification clash.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.

Aleem returns to the ring after a statement victory in January on SHOWTIME, as he dropped the previously unbeaten Vic Pasillas four times on his way to a dominating 11th round TKO victory. Here is what Aleem had to say about his November 27 matchup and more from training camp in Las Vegas:

On his recent training camp in Las Vegas with Coach Bobby McCoy:

“I have been out of the ring since January, but I have stayed focused. My trainer Bobby McCoy has been right by my side since then, and together we have been working hard to get to this point. The sparring we’ve got here in Vegas is second to none, so I know I’ll be ready for anything Baez brings. I’m in great shape and I’m the hungriest I’ve ever been in my career. “

On the WBA title eliminator situation (Aleem chose to keep his fight date with Baez after the WBA ordered an eliminator match versus Azat Hovhannisyan):

“As many may be aware, I chose not to fight Azat Hovhannisyan in the WBA super bantamweight eliminator. My reasoning is simple, I have been out of the ring since January. I am a fighter and I need to fight. I just had my best performance, and my fight has been pushed back already once. I want to be able to get this fight in, work on things I need to improve, and then take on the next challenge in front of me.

“For me, sitting on the shelf even longer was unrealistic at this stage in my career. I am a fighter the fans want to see face the world champions at 122-pounds. I beat the most dangerous guy in the division for the interim title, so I should be fighting the champion.”

On his opponent, Eduardo Báez:

“Báez is tough pressure fighter, and I will have to be ready for a grueling fight. He is unbeaten in his last twelve fights, with eleven wins and one draw. His only loss was to Mauricio Lara, a world class fighter. I am taking this fight very seriously since this is the type of fight that could ruin everything I have worked for.

“I am going to make a statement in this bout and end the fight before the final bell rings. I know none of the top fighters want to fight me, unless the sanctioning bodies force them into fighting me, so because of that, I must keep winning.

“I am annoyed because I know I am the best super bantamweight in the world. I have been watching a lot of Marvin Hagler and finding inspiration in his story. I know that if I keep winning in spectacular fashion, the fans will demand to see me in a big fight. Until then, I just have to keep winning.”

On fighting in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas:

“I get a lot of support in Las Vegas. A lot of people will be coming out to see me fight. I’ve sparred some great fighters that stay out here, and they all want to see me in action. I carry myself as a humble fighter, but I know I am one of the very best, and my confidence is felt by those around me. I know others believe in me, and want to see me perform, so this will be a coming out party for my Vegas peeps. I feel I have been embraced by Las Vegas, and now I intend to get a knockout victory in my new hometown and steal the show.”

On Fighting on SHOWTIME:

“I love fighting on SHOWTIME. I feel like I have grown-up as a fighter on this platform starting on the ShoBox: The New Generation platform, and then having a dominant knockout win over Vic Pasillas. I want to stay fighting on SHOWTIME since the executives and staff have always treated me great, and I feel at home here.

“I want the winner of Figueroa vs. Fulton. If the winner won’t fight me, then the world will know they are ducking me, that they are not true warriors, and they can’t be considered true champions to the fans. I want to fight for a world title, and I want everyone watching on SHOWTIME to know my hunger is real.”

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ABOUT FIGUEROA VS. FULTON
Figueroa vs. Fulton will see undefeated 122-pound world champions in a unification clash as WBC champion Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa and WBO champion Stephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr. battle in the SHOWTIME main event Saturday, November 27 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast will begin at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and also features undefeated super bantamweight contender Ra’eese Aleem battling Mexico’s Eduardo Báez in the 10-round co-main event. Opening the telecast, unbeaten rising bantamweight contender Gary Antonio Russell takes on Mexico’s Alejandro Barrios in a 10-round showdown.

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

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 19, 2021): San Antonio, Texas boxing fans will be treated to a night full of non-stop action as Luis Hernandez (21-1, 19 KOs) of Chihuahua, Mexico, will face Rusian Madiyev (13-2, 5 KOs) of Indio, CA as the main event of the Golden Boy Fight Night broadcast on December 18. The fight featured as part of the undercard for Zurdo vs. Gonzalez is a scheduled 10-round super lightweight bout set to air starting at 3:00 p.m. CT on Facebook Watch. The main event of the night at the AT&T Center in San Antonio is headlined by light heavyweight superstar Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico, and Cuba’s Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs). The duo will face off in a 12-round fight for the WBA Light Heavyweight Title eliminator, live exclusively on DAZN worldwide.

Additional fights on the Golden Boy Fight Night card will feature two undefeated fighters, Victor Morales (15-0, 8KOs), of Vancouver, WA and Rudy Garcia (12-0, 2 KOs) of Los Angeles, CA; who will put their records on the line in an 8-round featherweight fight. In addition, rising welterweight star Raul Curiel (10-0, 8 KOs) of Tamaulipas, Mexico, is scheduled for a 10-round fight for the NABF Welterweight Title. His opponent will be announced shortly. Finally, opening up the event at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Nick Sullivan (4-0, 1 KO) of Norfolk, VA, will face Erick Benitez (2-1, 1 KO) of Guadalajara, Mexico, in a 4-round lightweight event.

“December 18 will be a night of non-stop action in San Antonio, Texas,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “We are delighted to be bringing great fights featuring some of the rising stars of boxing. Most of these fighters are putting their undefeated records on the line to prove they are the best. That’s what I love about boxing: fighters willing to leave everything in the ring to prove they are the next big star of the sport.”

Tickets for Zurdo vs. Gonzalez will go on sale TODAY, Friday, November 19 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. ET, and are priced at $150, $75, $50, $35 and $25 not including applicable service charges. Tickets will be available for purchase at ticketmaster.com or by using the Ticketmaster App on your mobile device.

Zurdo vs. Gonzalez is a 12-round fight for the WBA Light Heavyweight World Title Eliminator presented by Golden Boy in association with Zurdo Promotions. The event is sponsored by Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle” and “BetOnline – Your Online Sportsbook Experts.” The fight will take place on Saturday, December 18, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN worldwide.

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

ABOUT THE AT&T CENTER
The premier entertainment venue in South Texas, the AT&T Center is the home of the San Antonio Spurs (NBA) and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The Bexar County-owned arena has also hosted hundreds of concerts and special events since opening in 2002 and underwent a $110+ million renovation in 2015 to enhance the fan experience at all levels. For more information, go to ATTCenter.com.

LYNDON ARTHUR has warned Tunde Ajayi to zip his lip if he ever comes face to face with Pat Barrett when the cameras aren’t rolling

‘King’ Arthur’s trainer Pat Barrett and Ajayi who handles arch rival Anthony Yarde had a hate-filled confrontation last month at a press conference to announce the big Light-Heavyweight return clash.

The fighting will be done for real when Mancunian Arthur risks his Commonwealth and WBO Inter-Continental titles against Yarde at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday December 4, live on BT Sport.

It’s a rematch of Arthur’s split decision win against the Ilford knockout artist last December and besides titles being on the line the winner can look forward to a 2022 crack at WBO World champion, Joe Smith.

The respect between the fighters is real, but there is little love between Ajayi and Barrett who stormed out of the now infamous press conference that went viral.

Arthur, 30, said: “I haven’t taken Tunde’s ‘road’ talk too seriously. The beef between Tunde and Pat is down to them.

“I still don’t know if Pat was being serious or not, but for me Tunde was entertaining for the public. It was fun for people to watch.

“One thing, I wouldn’t advise Tunde is to get on the wrong side of Pat somewhere that isn’t public.”

Lyndon had hoped for a straight shot at Smith and then defend against Yarde, but a rematch clause means a great domestic clash to round off Queensberry’s cards for 2021 when the stablemates meet again.

He added: “It’s a case of getting this fight out of the way and then the World title next year.

“When I say that I don’t mean it’s a fight I am overlooking. It’s huge because it’s the win that brings World titles.

“Yarde and myself are fighters and just want to settle our business next month.

“I guess Yarde and myself are the same sort of people and whenever I have met him there isn’t any animosity. He is in my division and we have to fight.

“Perhaps when I win again he can come up to Manchester and have a night out or something like that.”

Since the controversial clash almost 12 months ago, Arthur has seen nine rounds of action when he stopped David Faraci in July.

In Yarde’s only fight he needed less than three minutes to beat Alex Theran in the following month.

Arthur says he has no activity advantage and insists: “A good fighter gets the rounds in the gym. I don’t believe in ring rust. As long as you get sparring and train hard it should come off.”

Manchester’s Lyndon Arthur (19-0, 13 KOs) defends his Commonwealth and WBO International Light-Heavyweight title against Ilford’s Anthony Yarde (21-2, 20 KOs) in a rematch of last December’s controversial clash that he won on points.

Ilford’s Hamzah Sheeraz (13-0, 9 KOs) puts his WBO European Super-Welterweight title on the line against Penge’s former British champion Bradley Skeete (29-3, 14 KOs).

 In a third title fight the vacant WBC International Silver Lightweight crown is up for grabs when Maidstone puncher Sam Noakes (7-0, 7 KOs) meets Willenhall’s Shaun Cooper (11-2).

 Exciting Super-Bantamweight prospect Dennis McCann (10-0, 6 KOs) is in eight round action.

Mill Hill Heavyweight George Fox (4-0) faces a tough eight rounder against Pole Kamil Sokolowki (10-23-2, 4 KOs).

Chatham Light-Heavyweight Karol Itauma (4-0, 2 KOs), Reading Super-Featherweight Charles Frankham (3-0, 1 KO) and Islington Super-Featherweight Masood Abdullah (2-0, 2 KOs) are in six rounders.

 Two four rounders complete the bill and feature Ilford Super-Bantamweight Umar Khan (2-0) and Upminster’s Super-Welterweight debutant Sonny Liston Ali.

In the bill topper Manchester’s Lyndon Arthur (19-0, 13 KOs) defends his Commonwealth and WBO International Light-Heavyweight title against Ilford’s Anthony Yarde (21-2, 20 KOs) in a rematch of last December’s controversial clash that he won on points.

 Ilford’s Hamzah Sheeraz (13-0, 9 KOs) puts his WBO European Super-Welterweight title on the line against Penge’s former British champion Bradley Skeete (29-3, 14 KOs).

In a third title fight the vacant WBC International Silver Lightweight crown is up for grabs when Maidstone puncher Sam Noakes (7-0, 7 KOs) meets Willenhall’s Shaun Cooper (11-2).

Exciting Super-Bantamweight prospect Dennis McCann (10-0, 6 KOs) is in eight round action.

Mill Hill Heavyweight George Fox (4-0) faces a tough eight rounder against Pole Kamil Sokolowki (10-23-2, 4 KOs).

Chatham Light-Heavyweight Karol Itauma (4-0, 2 KOs), Reading Super-Featherweight Charles Frankham (3-0, 1 KO) and Islington Super-Featherweight Masood Abdullah (2-0, 2 KOs) are in six rounders.

Two four rounders complete the bill and feature Ilford Super-Bantamweight Umar Khan (2-0) and Upminster’s Super-Welterweight debutant Sonny Liston Ali.

Tickets for the event can be purchased here

Hospitality Tickets – £330
Lower Bowl Seat – £55

Wasserman Boxing launch ‘The Development Series’ on Thursday November 25 at London’s iconic York Hall and are excited to announce Boxing Social as the exclusive broadcast partner in the UK and Ireland for the first event.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Boxing Social to give fight fans in the UK and Ireland the chance to witness the future stars of British boxing at our inaugural development series event,” said promoter Nisse Sauerland.

“This series is all about developing young fighters and giving them the chance to shine. We look forward to kicking things off with an incredible event at the legendary York Hall on November 25. From Flyweights to Heavyweights, we have a card stacked with talent, and we believe Boxing Social will provide a great platform for the fighters to showcase their skills to a new audience.”

“I’m delighted to be working with the team at Wasserman Boxing on this exciting new venture,” said Rob Tebbutt, Managing Director of Boxing Social. “There has never been a more exciting time to be in boxing, with more shows than ever before, and to be involved in showcasing the next generation of talent is a fantastic opportunity for Boxing Social to be a part of.

“Having free-to-air boxing on Boxing Social is something that we have always been keen to do, and we feel this is the perfect opportunity to deliver a high-quality product to our audience across Facebook and YouTube in the United Kingdom and Ireland.”

Harvey Horn (9-0, 2 KOs) tops an action-packed bill in East London as the WBO European Champion headlines the first Wasserman Boxing ‘The Development Series’ event. Horn takes on tough Nicaraguan Jerson Ortiz (17-4, 8 KOs) in a ten-round contest following the withdrawal of Julien Roeder with injury.

Top Heavyweight prospects Hosea Stewart and Matty Harris will make their professional debuts having signed promotional terms with Wasserman Boxing. Stewart, who was handpicked by Anthony Joshua as a sparring partner for his fight with Kubrat Pulev, will face Artur Kubiak, while the hotly tipped Harris will meet Bulgaria’s Mladen Manev.

Also in action is Adam Booth trained Super Welterweight Ryan Martin against Angel Emilov, former Team GB Flyweight debutant Chloe Watson, Dutch Super Middleweight Martin Foru versus Pavol Garaj, Harvey Horn’s younger brother Louis Horn debuting in the Lightweight division against Jakub Laskowski, and Welterweight amateur standout ‘The Show Stopper’ Saqib Khan.

Limited tickets are available via fighters and online at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

—ENDS—

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Fight week is here. Terence “Bud” Crawford will defend his WBO welterweight world title in a legacy-defining super fight against “Showtime” Shawn Porter this Saturday, November 20 at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. 

Presented by Top Rank and TGB Promotions, Crawford-Porter will be a Top Rank PPV exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.  Limited tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting AXS.com.

Before Crawford and Porter touch gloves, the full suite of fight week events will stream live on Top Rank’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages, in addition to various ESPN platforms.

New episodes of Top Rank Real Time, a behind-the-scenes look at the fighters and their camps, will premier every evening on Top Rank’s YouTube channel.

Thursday, November 18: Crawford vs. Porter Undercard Press Conference
4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT
Streaming on ESPN APP and Top Rank’s YouTube, Twitter & Facebook pages

Friday, November 19: Crawford vs. Porter Official Weigh-In
Undercard Fights (including PPV bouts)
4:15 p.m. ET/1:15 p.m. PT
Live on Top Rank’s YouTube, Twitter & Facebook pages

Main Event 
5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
Live on ESPNews and Top Rank’s YouTube, Twitter & Facebook pages

Saturday, November 20: Crawford vs. Porter FIGHT DAY
Early Undercard Fights
6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
Live and exclusively on ESPN APP (no paywall)
* Features rising junior lightweight Karlos Balderas and the professional debut of recent U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson in a welterweight bout.

Undercard Broadcast
7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
ESPN2 and ESPN+
* Isaac Dogboe-Christopher Diaz (10 rounds, featherweight) & Adam Lopez-Adan Ochoa II (8 rounds, featherweight).

PPV Broadcast
9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
CLICK HERE for ESPN+ Order Event Page

* PPV broadcast includes Crawford-Porter, a 12-round IBF middleweight title eliminator featuring unbeaten contenders Esquiva “La Pantera” Falcao and Patrice Volny, a 10-round middleweight tilt between rising star Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly and former world champion Hassan N’Dam, and an eight-round lightweight contest between Raymond “Danger” Muratalla and Elias “El Macho” Araujo.

Use the hashtag #CrawfordPorter to join the conversation on social media. For more information, visit www.toprank.com, www.espn.com/boxing; Facebook: facebook.com/trboxing; Twitter: twitter.com/trboxing;twitter.com/ESPNRingside.

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Los Angeles, CA – November 18, 2021 – Probellum can today announce yet another multi-fight, multi-year co-promotional agreement – teaming up with Costa Rica’s 3MG Boxing.

The promotion have become a huge force in Costa Rica over the past decade, with promoter Mario Vega helping to take 3MG Boxing from strength to strength.

They have held a number of impressive events throughout the country in locations such as Santa Ana, Heredia, San Jose and Santo Domingo, with some of the very best talent on display.

Highly-rated fighters such as David Jimenez, Jordan Reyes and Cristian Coronado are currently flying the flag for Costa Rica, with even more superstars set to be unearthed after Probellum partnered with 3MG Boxing.

The deal with 3MG Boxing is Probellum’s latest co-promotional agreement, having also secured deals with Wasserman Boxing, Universum in Germany, Groupe Yvon Michel in Canada, Maravillabox Promotions in Spain, Kynoch Boxing in Scotland, Mitchell Sports Promotions in England, LNK Boxing in Latvia, Titov Boxing in Russia, Glozier Boxing in New Zealand, Cuadrilatero Boxing in Colombia, PR Best Boxing in Puerto Rico, BXSTRS Promotions in Mexico, Shuan Boxing Promotions in the Dominican Republic, Bufalo Boxing in Nicaragua, Team Ellis Boxing in Australia, Pro Boxing Team in Finland, Moron Boxing in Venezuela, Volcano Boxing in El Salvador, Armin Tan Promotions in Indonesia, and Box Office Sports in Ghana.

Probellum has also acquired an elite roster, including fighters such as Regis Prograis, Nonito Donaire, Badou Jack, Donnie Nietes, Lee McGregor, Eimantas Stanionis, Arthur Biyarslanov, Taras Shelestyuk, Ricky Burns, Paul Butler, Lewis Ritson, Muhammad Waseem, O’Shaquie Foster, Hovhannes Bachkov, Darius Fulghum, Eduardo Hernandez, Mark Dickinson, Brandon Moore, Jack Bowen, Jason Mallia and and Francisco Rodriguez.

“Today’s boxing is a global sport. Many young kids’ dreams can be made possible because of this important alliance,” said Mario Vega of 3MG Boxing. “It means a lot that a big enterprise like Probellum are looking for talent in such a small country, and making dreams come true. We’re going to surprise the world together!”

“Mario Vega has done wonderful things with 3MG Boxing and we’re pleased that we can now come on board and help to take things to even greater heights,” said Richard Schaefer, President of Probellum.

“We have already made big moves throughout Central America, and by adding another fantastic promotion to our portfolio, it’s even more positive fans for boxing fans around the world.”

For live news and updates, be sure to follow Probellum on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

WHAT: “Fall Brawl” professional boxing

WHO: MAIN EVENT – LIGHTWEIGHTS (6)

RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (14-0, 11 KOs), Albany, NY

vs.

Daulis Prescott (32-14, 24 KOs), Barranquilla, Colombia

CO-FEATURE – WELTERWEIGHTS (6)

James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 6 KOs), Mansfield, MA

vs.

Andre Byrd (8-11-2, 1 KO), Jacksonville, FL

SPECIAL SUPER WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION (6)

Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (8-0, 8 KOs), Weymouth, MA

vs.

Rynell Griffin (8-48-2, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS (8)

Rohan “El Rayo” Polanco (5-0, 3 KOs), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

vs.

Jonathan “El Potro” Eniz (27-15-1, 11 KOs), Dolores, Buenos Aires, Argentina

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)

“The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (9-0, 5 KOs), Aurora, Co

vs.

David Rohn (0-9-1), Vila Park, IL

MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)

Drew “Tomahawk” Dwelly (3-0-2, 3 KOs), New Bedford, MA

vs.

Ginno Montoya (0-6), Greenwood, NE

WELTERWEIGHTS (6)

Eric “Gladiator” Goff (4-0, 3 KOs), Springfield, MA

vs.

Rakim Johnson (6-15-1 (5 KOs), Indianapolis, IN

Daniel “G.D.F.E. Bailey (8-0, 4 KOs)

vs.

Austin Reed (0-9), Garden City, Kanas

WELTERWEIGHTS (4)

James Murren (1-0), Boston, MA

vs.

Miguel Valencia (Pro Debut), Worcester, MA

Kenny Larson (Pro Debut), Salem, MA

vs.

Seigenald Daley, Jr. (0-1), Kalamazoo, IN

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)

Alex Rivera (1-0, 1 KO), Malden, MA

vs.

DeShawn Kennedy (0-4), Holland, MI

Troy Anderson, Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs), Dorchester, MA

vs.

Ronny Arana (0-2), New York, NY by way of Ecuador

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)

Marcus Davidson (1-0, 1 KO), Kansas City, KS

vs.

Marlon Hardnick, Jr. (Pro Debut), Kalamazoo, MI

(card subject to change)

WHERE: Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, MA

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021

PROMOTER: Vertex Promotions

RING ANNOUNCER: John Vena

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale for $150.00 (ringside), $65.00 (general admission), $50.00 (standing room) and $2000.00 for a table of 10. To purchase tickets, go online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vertex-promotions-fall-brawl-tickets-192621806007, or contact any of the competing fighters. Limited tickets may be available fight night at the door.

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

ATLANTA, GA (November 18, 2021) – Amateur standout, cruiserweight Najee Lopez, now (1-0, 1 KO) as a professional, will be making his way back to the ring this Friday, November 19, 2021, against Anthony Hollaway (3-1-2, 3 KOs). The 4-round bout will take place at the Buckhead Fight Club in Atlanta, GA, Lopez’ hometown. This event is being promoted by Garry Jonas of Pro Box Promotions.

“I’m ready for my second fight as a professional, especially that it’s taking place in my hometown of Atlanta,” said Lopez. “I will have a lot of support from family and friends that will be sitting ringside. I’m ready to take this think all the way to the top. I know it’s early in my career, but I’m ready to fight anyone anywhere.”

Standing 6’2”, Lopez brings a lot of experience to the ring, as he fought on the international stage as a highly decorated amateur. With power in both hands, Lopez has a fan friendly style that many in the boxing world are raving about. He’s managed by Tim Van Newhouse, who believes Lopez is one of the top prospects in the sport.

“It’s exciting that Najee’s is fighting in his own backyard in just his second professional bout,” stated Van Newhouse. “He’s coming off a wonderful training camp lead by Marc Farrait and Asa Beard in Tampa FL, so I know he’s going to be well prepared. He’s in with a very formidable opponent so I expect Najee to showcase a full compliment of skills tomorrow behind his beautiful jab and amazing footwork.

Live on Before the Bell on Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel from 5.30pm ET
 
4 x 3 mins Light-Heavyweight contest
 
Khalil Coe (175.8lbs)    vs.     Aaron Casper      (174.8lbs)
Jersey City, NJ                        Augusta, Georgia
 
Followed by
 
4 x 3 mins Cruiserweight contest
 
Thomas O’Toole (186.8lbs)  vs.     Mark Malone (198.6lbs)
Galway, Ireland                     Longview, Texas
 
Followed by
 
6 x 3 mins Super-Lightweight contest
 
Nelson Perez (140lbs) vs.     Raymundo Rios (139.6lbs)
Marlboro, Mass.           Durango, Mexico
 
Followed by
 
8 x 3 mins Heavyweight contest
 
Demsey McKean (243lbs)     vs.     Don Haynesworth (293.6lbs)
Queensland, Australia                     New Rochelle, NY
 
Live on DAZN from 8pm ET
 
10 x 2 mins WBA, IBO and vacant WBO World Super-Lightweight titles
 
Kali Reis (138lbs)         vs.     Jessica Camara (139lbs)
Providence, RI                       Montreal, Canada
 
12 x 3 mins WBA and IBF World Super-Bantamweight titles
 
Murodjon Akhmadaliev (121.8lbs)         vs.     Jose Velasquez (121.6lbs)
Chust, Uzbekistan                                    Quellon, Chile
 
Followed by
 
12 x 3 mins WBC World Flyweight title
 
Julio Cesar Martinez    (111.4lbs) vs.     McWilliams Arroyo (111.6lbs)
Mexico City, Mexico                                 Fajardo, Puerto Rico
 
Followed by
 
12 x 3 mins WBO World Middleweight title
 
Demetrius Andrade (160lbs)         vs.     Jason Quigley (159.8lbs)
Providence, Rhode Island                         Ballybofey, Ireland

Julio Cesar Martinez says he would love to fight IBF champion Sunny Edwards – but admits that tomorrow night’s WBC World Flyweight title defense against McWilliams Arroyo is his toughest fight yet as they clash at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, live worldwide on DAZN.
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Martinez (18-1 14 KOs) puts his belt on the line for the fourth time in a hotly anticipated bout with Arroyo that’s been postponed twice. The Mexico vs. Puerto Rico battle could steal the show on a night with four huge World title fight, with interim champion Arroyo (21-4 16 KOs) bullish in his belief that he will rip the belt from ‘El Rey’.

The 26 year old is confident that he’ll retain the belt though and predicts a war with the challenger, and is targeting his fellow belt holders next year as he looks to follow in his idol Canelo Alvarez’s footsteps and become undisputed before moving up.

A fight with Briton Edwards appeals the most to Martinez, with the Mexican having traveled to the UK to face his brother Charlie in August 2019, and the fight ending in a no-contest after Martinez landed a shot with Edwards on a knee having been floored by the all-action star. That’s a chapter that the champion would like to close, but he knows he has serious business to take care of first in the shape of Arroyo.

“I’m excited, I’m happy and I’m very motivated because as they say, there’s no date that doesn’t come and no commitment that doesn’t get completed, so I am very ready to face this challenge,” said Martinez.

“We’re getting to know new territories and we’re excited to be able to come to new cities and meet new fans, and I hope that they are happy with my performance.

“I am in a great place physically and mentally, we’ve taken care of every single aspect in the preparation to come in 1000 per cent ready, I am really anxious to get back in the ring. I know he is coming here to win, to take my belt, and we are prepared for that. I can win on points or by KO, it’s the win that’s the most important thing.

“The fight has fallen through twice and we know that, so it’s a fight that has been highly anticipated. We want to win this fight well and then look to face the other champions and unify the division, to show who is the king.

“We can brawl, or we can move around and box, so we will see who has the most sensitive chin on the night. He said that he’s going to bring everything he’s got, and I hope he does, because that will mean the fight will not go the distance – we come with everything but fear.

“We want all the belts, so Sunny Edwards, Artem Dalakian and Junto Nakatani – that’s the goal.  But if it can’t happen in the next year, we would have to move up to Super-Flyweight where we can have fights with Juan Francisco Estrada, Chocolatito and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai.

“It would be an honor to fight Sunny, a great opportunity and to put behind what happened in the fight with his brother Charlie. He has a belt, and we want to unify, so gladly we’d go to England for the fight.”

Martinez’s clash with Arroyo is part of a huge quadruple header of World title action in New Hampshire, led by Demetrius Andrade (30-0 18 KOs) defending his WBO Middleweight title against Ireland’s Jason Quigley (19-1 14 KOs).

Murodjon Akhmadaliev (9-0 7 KOs) defending his WBA and IBF World Super-Bantamweight titles against José Velásquez (26-9-2 19 KOs) and the second step on the path to crowning an undisputed women’s champion at 140lbs sees Kali Reis (18-7-1 5 KOs) takes on Jessica Camara (8-2) for the WBA, IBO and vacant WBO straps.

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 18, 2021)—Before WBO welterweight world champion Terence “Bud” Crawford and two-time champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter battle for division supremacy, a loaded PPV undercard and a pair of can’t-miss featherweight fights will set the stage Saturday, Nov. 20 at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

The PPV co-feature, a 12-round IBF middleweight world title eliminator, will see Brazilian 2012 Olympic silver medalist Esquiva “La Pantera” Falcao fight fellow unbeaten Patrice Volny.
 
The PPV telecast also includes a 10-round middleweight tilt between rising star Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly and former world champion Hassan N’Dam, and an eight-round lightweight duel between unbeaten prospect Raymond “Danger” Muratalla and Elias Araujo.

Presented by Top Rank and TGB Promotions, Crawford-Porter will be a Top Rank PPV exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. CLICK HERE to view the ESPN+ order page.

The televised undercard (ESPN2 & ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT) will feature former junior featherweight world champion Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe against two-time title challenger Christopher “Pitufo” Diaz, and an eight-round featherweight rematch between Adam Lopez and Adan Ochoa. Lopez defeated Ochoa by four-round decision in 2017 when both fighters were undefeated prospects.

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

Esquiva Falcao

“You can be sure that I am very well prepared and I will bring the win to Brazil. I had the best training and the best sparring. I trained hard and I sparred hard and now I bring the title to Brazil. My last fight was against a Russian {Artur Akavov} and a very tough opponent. He had never been knocked down and I took him out in the fourth. I am prepared and no one will take this opportunity from me.”

Patrice Volny

“Not many people have seen me because I fight in Canada a lot. I am ready to fight. I have prepared for this and here I am on the stage in Vegas. If we have to box, we will box, and if we have to fight we will fight. I am ready for everything.

“I came to Vegas to train and I learned a little bit from each boxer I trained with. Coming to Vegas early I got to adapt and it’s been great. This is a big opportunity, and opportunities don’t happen every day, and when you get them, you’ve got to take them. We have been working many years for this.”

Janibek Alimkhanuly

“I am here to show the world ‘Qazaq Style.’ I want to put Kazakhstan on the map of boxing, not like all the other stops. My goal is not only to be a one-division champion, but to be a four-division world champion.  

“I think I should have got my first shot (at a world title) yesterday. I prepare 100 percent for each fight and I don’t want to fight former world champions. I want to fight present world champions. He was a good champion – he is a former world champion – and it will be easy work.”

Hassan N’Dam

“I want to thank my team for getting me ready, and I want to thank Bob Arum, and I want to thank my opponent who went to social media to tell me to be ready for the fight. Look at me. You think I’m not ready? I am ready to face you. Saturday night I am going to respond to you in the ring, so be ready.  I think you are ready and you need to be so we can do the good fight.  

“This is a good fight for me, and when I win, I will be closer to a world championship, and that’s why I took the fight. I feel good at middleweight. Super middleweight was too big for me.”

Raymond Muratalla

“I feel like I’ve been putting in the work and it’s really showing. It was more difficult than I thought it would be (coming back from COVID), but I just kept training and it’s been good. In the gym (Robert Garcia Boxing Academy), there are a lot of good fighters and we are sparring a lot with a lot of different styles and just continue to learn. This (fighting on a PPV) has come a lot sooner than I thought. I put in the work and good things are coming. I am different than a lot of fighters, I have a lot of skills and I’m going to show that Saturday night.  He’s an aggressive fighter – I am prepared for anything – so I’ll be good.”

Isaac Dogboe

“The losses to Navarrete helped me to see things clearly and for me to start paving my own way. Boxing has taken me places and got me to meet my new team. My new team made me realize boxing is not all about knockouts – it’s a thinking man’s game. Now I am trying to think a little bit more, enjoy the atmosphere a little bit more. With my new team – Perfecting Athletes – I can eat and drink on the day of a weigh-in and that is crazy, whereas before on fight week I’d be looking like a skeleton. 

“Diaz is a tough man. We know he is an energetic fighter and he will throw overhands and uppercuts. It will be fireworks. Let it begin.”

Christopher Diaz

“{The Navarrete fight} was a great fight. I pushed through every round, and {in the 12th}, I went down three times and I got up three times like the warrior that I am. On Saturday, every time I hit him, he will feel it, and let the best man win.  

“Two weeks after the last fight, they made me the offer to fight Dogboe, so I went back to the gym – let’s get it! I am here to fight the best. Will you go the 130 and fight Ito? Yes. Will you fight Navarrete? Yes. Will you fight Dogboe? Yes. So they send me the offer and here I am. Being the warrior that I am I will continue to get opportunities. It will be a great fight on Saturday night and the best man is going to win.”

Adam Lopez

“The kid is tough, and when we first fought, I have to give him credit. He was a tough competitor and had no quit in him. He’s got 12 wins and a couple losses, so that’s a winning record to me, and I’ve never turned down anybody, so let’s do it. I got pushed up quick with the {Oscar} Valdez fight. I went from a nobody to a featherweight contender. I’ve held my own against the best in the world. You all know I can fight, and I bring it every time, and it’s going to be a tough fight for sure.”

Adan Ochoa

“It’s always been on my mind since the first loss and it’s personal to me. I’m not the same fighter I was four years ago. I was barely an amateur transitioning into professional and now I feel like I’m ready for this. There is no animosity – it is just a loss that has stayed in the back of my mind.  You can expect fireworks. I am going to go straight at him and do what I’ve got to do to win.”

SATURDAY, November 20, 2021

ESPN+ PPV, 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter, 12 rounds, Crawford’s WBO Welterweight World Title

Raymond Muratalla vs. Elias Araujo, 8 rounds, lightweight

ESPN2 & ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT

Isaac Dogboe vs. Christopher Diaz, 10 rounds, Dogboe’s NABF Featherweight Title

Adam Lopez vs. Adan Ochoa, 8 rounds, featherweight

ESPN APP (no paywall), 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Karlos Balderas vs. Julio Cortez, 6 rounds, junior lightweight

Tiger Johnson vs. Antonius Grable, 4 rounds, welterweight

New York City / Los Angeles (November 18, 2021) Triller has announced  TrillerVerz IV set for Thursday, December 2 with a “Night of Heavyweights’ professional boxing card at The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City followed by an iconic VERZUZ battle between music legends Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia from a location to be announced in Los Angeles, CA.

With the international boxing world still buzzing over the outstanding heavyweight world title clash between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder last month in addition to Anthony Joshua’s sensational unification battle with Oleksandr Usyk, fans globally are clamoring to see the division’s next generation of world champions with six undefeated heavyweight contenders fighting on ‘Night of Heavyweights’.

TrillerVerz IV will be broadcast exclusively on TrillerFightClub.com and FITE through the TrillerVerz subscription package priced at $2.99 per month.  TrillerVerz IV is the fourth event in the TrillerVerz series with the first three events each garnering over 5,000,000 unique viewers. TrillerVerz III saw a massive crowd at Barclays Center on October 17 witness an extraordinary VERZUZ battle between Brooklyn based music legends Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One.

TrillerVerz is produced by the award-winning Nigel Lythgoe, the Triller Fight Club visionary in addition to the producer and creative force behind American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.

The Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center is located at 311 W. 34th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue’s. Tickets priced at $200, $125, $75 and $45 may be purchased starting Tomorrow, Friday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. ET online at Ticketmaster / Triller Fight Club. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. ET with the first bell at 5:45 p.m. ET. Following the fights at 9:00 p.m. ET, the TrillerVerz IV broadcast will switch to Los Angeles for the VERZUZ battle at a venue to be determined and with ticket information and further event information forthcoming.

Formed in Cleveland, OH and an iconic American hip hop group for almost three decades, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have sold millions of records through their ten-record discography. Their acclaimed career includes Grammy Awards, Soul Train Awards and American Music Awards.

Originating in Memphis, TN in 1991, Three 6 Mafia emerged as a horror themed hip-hop music group which would carry them to mainstream success. Releasing nine records, one of the group’s biggest hits, “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” won an Academy Award in 2006 for its inclusion in the movie ‘Hustle and Flow.”

Headlining ‘Night of Heavyweights’ in a ten-round battle of undefeated, heralded contenders, Cassius ‘C.O.G.’Chaney, (21-0, 14 KOs), of New London, CT clashes with Bronx, NY native ‘Gentleman’ George Arias, (16-0, 7 KOs). A college basketball player at the University of New Haven before turning to professional boxing, Chaney returns to action following a dominant ten-round decision over fellow contender Shawndell Winters on August 14, 2021 in Worcester, MA. On November 27, 2019, Chaney won the vacant World Boxing Council United States title with a third-round stoppage of Nick Jones. A native of the Dominican Republic, Arias hits the ring coming off a unanimous decision win over Joel Caudle on February 17, 2021. Prior to that victory, Arias defeated fellow undefeated prospect Gabriel Hernandez on October 24, 2019.

Co-featured in a scheduled ten-rounder of undefeated heavyweights, ‘Son of a Legend’, knockout artist Trey Lippe-Morrison, (18-0, 17 KOs), of Tulsa, OK faces former NFL Linebacker, Mike Balogun, (17-0, 13 KOs), of Upper Marlboro, MD. Well-known in the sport as the son of former Heavyweight World Champion Tommy Morrison, Lippe-Morrison, popular for his stunning knockouts, has built a huge following since turning professional in 2014. On August 14, 2021, Lippe-Morrison saw his most recent action, a dominant victory over Don Haynesworth. A college football standout for the Oklahoma Sooners before playing for six teams in the NFL, Balogun also turned professional in 2014. In his first start this year, he knocked out Keith Barr on April 10, 2021 in Vero Beach, FL.

In a WBC Female Heavyweight World Title bout, Hannah ‘La Amazona Black’ Gabriels, (21-2-1, 12 KO’s), of Alajuela, Costa Rica defends her title for first time against undefeated contender Danielle Perkins, (3-0, 1 KO), of Houston, TX over ten-rounds. A three-division world champion, Gabriels, one of the top female fighters in the world, won the heavyweight title with a second-round knockout of Martha Gaytan on April 17, 2021 in San Jose, Costa Rica. A professional since 2017, Gabriels’ fights draw massive crowds in Costa Rica where she is a national hero. The southpaw Perkins was an accomplished amateur winning a bronze medal at the 2018 World Championships and a gold medal at the 2019 competition. She makes her return to battle following a unanimous decision over Monika Harrison on March 5, 2021, sweeping all eight rounds on the three judges scorecards.

Featured in a scheduled ten-round heavyweight battle, Russian Andrey Fedesov, (32-3-0, 26 KOs), based out of Los Angeles, CA faces Junior ‘Hurricane’ Wright, (18-3-1, 15 KOs), of Detroit, MI. Fedesov is currently riding an eight-bout winning streak capped by a tremendous first round knockout of former amateur standout Mahammadrasui Majidov on April 17, 2021. He also holds victories over contenders Joey Dawejko, Donovan Dennis and Lenroy Thomas during this winning streak. The upset minded Wright hits the ring following a first-round knockout of Alfredo Trevino on August 28, 2021.

Fighting in an eight-round heavyweight scrap, Jerry ‘Slugger’ Forrest, (26-4-1, 20 KOs), of Brooklyn, NY battles Joe ‘Louis’ Jones, (12-4, 9 KOs), of Jersey City, NJ. A professional for nine years, southpaw Forrest hits the ring against Jones following a controversially scored majority draw against world ranked and undefeated Zhilei Zhang on February 27, 2021 in Miami, FL. He also has competed in hard fought ten-round battles with world ranked heavyweights Carlos Takam and Jermaine Franklin over the last two years. Looking to play the role of spoiler, the 26-year-old Jones is coming off a third-round knockout of Dhafir Smith on July 24, 2021.

In a six-round heavyweight bout, top prospect Frederic ‘The French Revolution’ Julan, (12-0, 10 KOs), of Brooklyn, NY faces perennial contender Denis ‘Drago’s Son’ Grachev, (20-15-1, 11 KOs), of San Diego, CA via Novvy, Russia. Julan hits the ring following a second-round knockout of Fidel Monterrosa Munoz on January 25, 2020. Battle tested veteran Grachev has faced a wealth of world champions and top contenders throughout his fourteen years as a professional including Chad Dawson, Marcus Browne,  Alfonso Lopez, Isaac Chilemba and Thomas Oosthuizen.

Triller Fight Club is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its extraordinary launch on November 28, 2020 which shook up the sports and entertainment world as Boxing Legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones battled in Los Angeles, CA on a Pay-Per-View broadcast which garnered 1,600,000 PPV buys.

WORCESTER, Mass. (November 18, 2021) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference yesterday at Drafters Sports Café in Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut, to formally announce its “New England Future VIII” card on December 18 at Webster Town Hall in Webster, Massachusetts.

It marks the first professional boxing event in 27 years in Webster, where RPE promoter Jose Antonio Rivera fought twice in 1993 and 1994.

“We are excited to be finishing 2021 with an exciting card in Webster, Massachusetts,” said Rivera, a retired 3-time, 2-divisional world champion boxer. “All of our previous boxing events have been in Worcester and we will continue to bring exciting events to our hometown. We appreciate the love and support we have always gotten there, but we knew the time would come where we will want to branch out to other states, cities, and towns. Our ‘New England’s Future 8’ will be the first.”

THE SHOWDOWN

MAIN EVENT – VACANT N. E. JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 6 ROUNDS

Wilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1-1,3 KOs), Southbridge, MA by way of Puerto Rico

vs.

Carlos Marrero, III (2-6-2, 0 KOs), Bridgeport, CT

CO-FEATURE – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS – 8 ROUNDS

Omar “The Beast” Bordoy (11-1, 3 KOs), Danbury, CT

vs.

“Ruthless” Augustine Mauras (7-12-3, 3 KOs), Lawrence, MA

SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS – 6 ROUNDS

Josniel “TG” Castro (7-0, 5 KOs), Boca Raton, FL

vs.

Alex “Careca” Sandro Duarte (15-12-1, 12 KOs), New York, NY by way of Brazil

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS

Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (3-0-1, 0 KOs), Worcester, MA

Vs.

TBA

SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS

Eslih Owuso (6-0, 4 KOs), Worcester, MA by way of Ghana

vs.

Anthony Everett (1-9, 0 KOs), Lawrence, MA

Anuel Rosa (2-0, 2 KOs), New Haven, CT

vs.

Stacy Anderson (0-8), Albuquerque, NM

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS

Oscar Bonilla (6-3-1, 1 KO), Bridgeport, CT

vs.

Seth Basler (0-17), Marion, IL

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS

Michael Valentine (6-1-1, 1 KO), Providence, RI

vs.

TBA

(Card subject to change)

Tickets are priced at $75.00 (reserved seating) and $45.00 (general admission) and available for purchase or by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera

(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) or any of the fighters.

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

Event sponsors include Shamrock Sports, Lundgren Honda, Greatest Hits Cannabis Company, Lake Shore Legal LCC Attorneys at Law, Emmloan, 616 Reality LLC, Drafters Sports Café, and Asmar Jewelz.

INFORMATION:

Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt, @JoseRiveraChamp, @KingRivera_

LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2021) – Unbeaten super welterweight contender Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora plans to make the most of his opportunity stepping up in competition when he faces fellow unbeaten Sergio Garcia in a WBC Super Welterweight World Title Eliminator Sunday, December 5, which serves as the SHOWTIME PPV co-main event for Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

“Of course I see this as a step up fight,” said Fundora. “He’s ranked number two by the WBC for a reason. I want to show that I’m going to become a world champion. This is the next step toward reaching my goal.”

The 23-year-old Fundora has shot up the rankings and made a name for himself as must-see T.V. by engaging in numerous action fights. Since an August 2019 split-draw against Jamontay Clark, Fundora has won four-straight fights, including three in a row by stoppage. Amongst those three stoppage triumphs he became the first person to stop Nathaniel Gallimore and most recently dominated veteran Jorge Cota in May.

“We just want to keep winning and moving up with each fight,” said Fundora. “I’m just staying on the same routine so that I’m always ready for what’s coming next. We went right back into the gym after the Cota fight. I don’t ever worry about overtraining or anything like that, because we stay on a consistent routine of training hard.”

Fundora comes from a deeply-rooted boxing family, as both of his parents were fighters, in addition to his 19-year-old sister Gabriela, who sports a 4-0 professional record. That familial support has helped him remain focused on his goals while navigating his professional career.

“My parents taught me to respect the sport and it’ll respect you back,” said Fundora. “They also taught me that hard work pays off and that it shows up in every fight. I’ve learned that I just have to stick with the plan and keep improving day by day.”

A Coachella, California-native, Fundora will return to fight in Southern California for the second-straight fight after beating Cota in Carson in his last fight. Fundora is relishing the opportunity to again fight on friendly terrain, this time on the big stage downtown at STAPLES Center.

“This is home for me,” said Fundora. “It’s great to be fighting back-to-back times in Southern California. I went to STAPLES Center for a Vasyl Lomachenko fight before and it was a great atmosphere. I’m sure it’s going to be even more lively on December 5. I’m super excited for the opportunity to put on a great show for my fans that are there on fight night.”

With the 154-pound title belts currently held by unified WBC, IBF and WBA champion Jermell Charlo and WBO titlist Brian Castaño, who fought to a draw in July on SHOWTIME, Fundora plans to keep making steady improvement until his opportunity to fight for the belts arises.

“When the time comes to fight for the title, I’ll be more than ready,” said Fundora. “I’d love to fight Charlo or Castaño, but I’m just focused on taking it one fight at a time and facing whoever has those belts when my number is called.”

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

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ABOUT DAVIS VS. CRUZ
Davis vs. Cruz will see five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting contender Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz live on SHOWTIME PPV on Sunday, December 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The pay-per-view begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features rising super welterweight star Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora facing fellow unbeaten Sergio Garcia in a WBC Super Welterweight World Title Eliminator that serves as the co-main event. Plus, hard-hitting middleweight contenders Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Carlos Adames square off in a 10-round battle, while top featherweight contender Eduardo Ramirez faces former title challenger Miguel Marriaga in the pay-per-view opener.

New York (November 18, 2021)–Undefeated heavyweight Sonny Conto will be back in action as he competes in the headlining bout at the inaugural fight card at the Live Casino Hotel Philadelphia in his hometown of Philadelphia.

Conto, who is managed by Split-T Management, will take on Joel Caudle in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Conto (7-0, 6 KOs) will be making his 5th start in Philadelphia, and is coming off a 1st round stoppage over Waldo Cortes on April 10th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. That was the 5th opening round stoppage for Conto.

Caudle of Fuquay-Varina Marina, North Carolina is 8-5-2 with five knockouts.

Caudle, 31 years-old is a six-year pro who has wins over Miree Coleman (5-1) and Kimdo Bethel Boykin (11-1-1) as well as a draw with then-undefeated Niall Kennedy (11-0). Conto will be the 5th consecutive undefeated opponent that has shared the ring with Conto.

Conto weighed 220.2 lbs. Caudle was 257.1

Conto is promoted by Top Rank.

PHILADELPHIA (NOVEMBER 17, 2021)–Weights for Thursday night’s card at Live Casino Hotel Philadelphia

Sonny Conto 220.2 – Joel Caudle 257.1
Gerardo Martinez 138.7 – Christopher Burgos 138.9
Daiyann Butt 142.4 – Seifullah Wise 144.6
Maurice Burke 160.6 – Bilal Quintyne 158.8
Tunde Fatiregun 178 – Tariq Green 174.5
Jeremiah Kendrick 155.9 – Tyrone Lewis 157.4
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Promoters: Joe Hand Promotions in association with BAM Boxing and Peltz Boxing
1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Demetrius Andrade has vowed to destroy Jason Quigley and make a big statement as he makes the fifth defense of his WBO World Middleweight title on Friday night (November 19) at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, live worldwide on DAZN.
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Andrade (30-0 18 KOs) has been circling his fellow champions at 160lbs on the hunt for unification battles that have yet to surface, but continues to remain active and fighting hungry challengers like Quigley (19-1 14 KOs), with the 30 year old aiming to become the fourth Middleweight world ruler from Ireland.

‘Boo Boo’ meets his fifth European opponent for his crown and the two-weight World king is determined to send him back empty handed like he’s done to all-comers so far – and deliver a performance that will have fans and pundits clamoring for him to land the big fight he craves.

“I’ve been training to be destructive,” said Andrade. “Someone is going to stop this fight. Put your house on it.

“I look to give everybody a beating in a sense, to outclass them. Going in and knocking people out is cool but I also like to get rounds in and show my skill level. We just saw Canelo and Caleb Plant, it took him 11 rounds to end the fight but I’m not Caleb Plant. There’s a whole lot more in me than what Caleb showed. That’s the type of fight that I would like to get in and do though, to show my skills, my heart, my conditioning, what I am made out of.

“Anyone can get caught with a lucky punch or caught cold and fight’s over. I know KOs sell and that’s cool, but the wealthiest athlete in the sport was Floyd and he didn’t knock anyone out for a long time at the end. So, it’s funny how KO’s sell, but when I get KOs I don’t get the fights; I think that they would rather fight me thinking that I don’t have power rather than having power. At the end of the day, do they want to get in the ring with me? Jason Quigley said yes.

“I have a good contract, I am making good money and at the end of the day, I can’t get frustrated and be emotionally driven as it’s out of my control, I am just focusing on me and right now that’s Jason Quigley on November 19 and I am happy for that as it’s one step closer to show people how much longer are they going to keep avoiding me, but I don’t get paid if I don’t fight so it’s not about them, it’s about me, what am I doing? How do I keep showing people that yes, Demetrius should be fighting them, and we want to see it?

“I’m excited, boxing is back in full force, the fans are back in the arena, and we’re near my hometown and we’re going to bring championship boxing to a state that’s never had it before, that’s a real honor and I am ready to get back in there and show people what I am about.

“My fight in Providence was amazing and I would love to fight there again but New Hampshire is next door so that’s cool too, it’s just a little drive for me so that’s good too!

“Jason was an Olympian, he’s 19-1 and his name was in the mix to fight Canelo at one point, so for me to step in the ring with someone they have to be good and for Canelo to consider fighting someone he must be pretty good – we’re going to do what we are going to do and that’s make quick work out of Quigley.”

Andrade’s clash with Quigley tops a quadruple header of World title action, with Murodjon Akhmadaliev (9-0 7 KOs) defending his WBA and IBF World Super-Bantamweight titles against José Velásquez (26-9-2 19 KOs).

It’s Mexico vs. Puerto Rico in the long-awaited showdown between WBC World Flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez (18-1 14 KOs) and McWilliams Arroyo (21-4 16 KOs) and the fourth World title bout on the bill is the second step on the path to crowning an undisputed women’s champion at 140lbs as Kali Reis (18-7-1 5 KOs) takes on Jessica Camara (8-2) for the WBA, IBO and vacant WBO straps.

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 17, 2021)—Terence “Bud” Crawford and “Showtime” Shawn Porter didn’t need to hoot and holler to make their point. With fight day three days away, they were all business. The longtime acquaintances came up together in the amateur ranks in the late 2000s. At the time, Porter outweighed Crawford by more than 30 pounds. More than a decade later, the welterweight stars are finally crossing paths.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs), the three-weight pound-for-pound great, will make the fifth defense of his WBO welterweight title against Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Presented by Top Rank and TGB Promotions, Crawford-Porter will be a Top Rank PPV exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. CLICK HERE to view the ESPN+ order page.

At Wednesday’s main event press conference, this is what Crawford and Porter had to say.

Terence Crawford

“I respect everything that Shawn does. Shawn is athletic, he can box, he can bang, he can move around in the ring, he can cut corners and take angles. I’m not going to sit here and say that I don’t respect anything that he does. I’m just going to say that I do a lot of things better than Shawn. I’m going to show him come Saturday.

“Once we signed that contract, the switch was already flipped and I can’t wait to go out there Saturday to display my talent and look good doing it. Until then, right now I’m just chilling, playing Call of Duty in the room by myself all day. I’ve been in the room all day isolating.” 

Shawn Porter

“I don’t think there’s too much that I can say to Bud that’s going to change the way he thinks about himself and the outcome of this fight. He can’t look at me and say, ‘I’m going to beat your ass’ and I’m going to believe that, and he knows that, and he won’t dare to do it. I could say the exact same thing he said, and I believe it.

“Terence, you know better than I do that you’ve matured. I feel like people see your personality and your character right now more than they’ve ever seen, but I feel like I’m still correct in saying that when the wrong Tweet or Instagram post goes up, you can get upset.

“There are people you can get to, and there are people that you can’t get to. I’m one of those people that you can’t get to, and I got a feeling that you can get to him quicker on the microphone than you can in the ring. In the ring, he is solid, but there may be something that is posted or said that might have an affect on him {during} the fight.

“I’m relaxing, I’m drinking water and just biding my time. I am a showtime fighter, and I can’t wait for showtime on ESPN+ PPV. I’m a really even-keeled type of guy. I like things to be easy, and fight week is always easy for me.”

SATURDAY, November 20, 2021

ESPN+ PPV, 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter, 12 rounds, Crawford’s WBO Welterweight World Title

Raymond Muratalla vs. Elias Araujo, 8 rounds, lightweight

ESPN2 & ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT

Isaac Dogboe vs. Christopher Diaz, 10 rounds, Dogboe’s NABF Featherweight Title

Adam Lopez vs. Adan Ochoa, 8 rounds, featherweight

ESPN APP (no paywall), 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Karlos Balderas vs. Fidel Cervantes, 6 rounds, junior lightweight

Tiger Johnson vs. Antonius Grable, 4 rounds, welterweight

LOS ANGELES –BELLATOR MMA announced today that U-NEXT has become the promotion’s new exclusive broadcast partner in Japan beginning with BELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi, which takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 3, and airs live in Japan on Saturday, Dec. 4 starting at 9 a.m. JST. The exclusive two-year streaming agreement will see U-NEXT air all BELLATOR live events, including preliminary bouts and have a library of past events on demand beginning in December.

Hailing from Takasaki, Gunma, Japan, Kyoji “The Typhoon” Horiguchi (29-3) is the former BELLATOR 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN champion. On Friday, Dec. 3, Horiguchi will challenge current BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Sergio “The Phenom” Pettis (21-5) in a bid to reclaim the title he once held.

BELLATOR MMA is owned by media giant, ViacomCBS, and hosts over 30 live events annually across the globe featuring many of the sport’s best fighters. In addition to Horiguchi, BELLATOR is home to several Japanese mixed martial artists including Shinsho Anzai, Keita Nakamura, Kana Watanabe and Goiti Yamauchi.

Scott Coker, President, Bellator MMA:

“We are very excited to be able to have our fights air in Japan on the U-NEXT network. Throughout the history of this great sport, Japan has always had a ton of dedicated and knowledgeable MMA fans and we are thrilled to be able to regularly bring them our great events starting with this incredible fight between two world champions in Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi.”  

Tenshin Tsutsumi, President and Representative Director of U-NEXT:

“I am very pleased to be able to deliver the world’s famous martial arts competition BELLATOR to Japanese viewers. The world title match of the coming BELLATOR 272, where the current RIZIN bantamweight champion Kyoji Horiguchi challenges BELLATOR bantamweight world champion Sergio Pettis is attracting nation-wide attention. We hope every MMA fan in Japan will enjoy the fight through our live streaming service.”

About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

About U-NEXT

U-NEXT is a video distribution service with the largest number of unlimited viewing works. In addition to enjoying unlimited viewing of over 220,000 movies, dramas, and anime, we also have a lineup of over 20,000 rental works, including the latest works that have just been released and broadcast, and over 680,000 manga and books. We provide an entertainment experience that transcends genres, allowing you to seamlessly enjoy “watching” and “reading” with a single app.
U-NEXT: https://video.unext.jp