LOS ANGELES (MAY 13, 2025) — 555 Media, in partnership with Bash Boxing, has announced today a star-studded broadcast team for “Championing Mental Health: A Night of Boxing,” which takes place Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the historic Avalon Hollywood.? An innovative night for boxing, this groundbreaking event is dedicated to mental health awareness in the sport, and all athletes participating will receive one year of free access to therapy through Athletes for Hope in collaboration with the World Boxing Council (WBC).
The night of action will be broadcast live on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and features talented boxers from across the Southern California area including Jonny “Magic” Mansour (4-0, 2 KOs), Ricardo Ruvalcaba (13-0-1, 10 KOs), Jessie Mandapat (9-1-1, 5 KOs) and Vic Pasillas (17-1, 10 KOs).
International Boxing Hall of Fame announcer Al Bernstein is set to join the broadcast desk and provide color commentary. Joining the boxing icon, Corey Erdman will call the blow-by-blow action, while Manouk Akopyan takes on the role of unofficial scorekeeper. Veteran Lupe Contreras will serve as the in-ring announcer.
Hosting the evening spectacle, internet personality and sports zealot The Schmo steps in as the MC and in-ring interviewer. Sofia Gutierrez and Loureen Ayyoub round out the team as ringside reporters.
Tickets are on sale now and available at www.555media.com/tickets.
For More Information:
Championing Mental Health Instagram
555 Media
Bash Boxing
Athletes for Hope
World Boxing Council
Avalon Hollywood
