HUNTINGTON, NY (June 15, 2025) – Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing proudly announces a Fathers Day Encore Re-airing of “Rockin’ Fights 50” airing on MSG Network TODAY at 6PM EST, bringing the energy, drama, and explosive talent of this milestone card directly to boxing fans across the Northeast.

Held at the iconic Paramount in Huntington, Long Island, Rockin’ Fights 50 was more than a celebration of the series—it was a declaration of the next generation. Now, viewers can witness the unforgettable moments that lit up the venue, with bouts that delivered everything from technical brilliance to slugfest fireworks.

Featured on the broadcast is David “King” Malul, one of Star Boxing’s most intriguing young welterweights. Known for his charisma outside the ring and heavy hands inside it, Malul stepped into the spotlight once again, this time showcasing a more refined, tactical approach. Fans tuning in will see a new layer to the rising star—a fighter evolving with each bout, blending patience with punishment. With a growing following and undeniable flair, Malul continues to command attention every time he laces up the gloves.

Rising Italian-American Prospect, Micky Scala stepped into the ring for his toughest challenge yet against the battle-tested Mario Zabojnik. In a bout that lived up to its billing, Scala found himself in a gritty, high-paced chess match where every exchange mattered. Known for his flashy footwork and sharp combinations, Scala dug deep in a fight that demanded more than just skill—it demanded guts. Fans will witness a coming-of-age performance from a fighter who continues to show that he’s more than just a prospect.

In one of the most chaotic and exciting fights of the night, Jordy Suarez Gonzalez and “G.I.” Joe Elzey gave fans a four-round barnburner that will be remembered for years. Trading bombs from bell to bell, it was a non-stop brawl that had the crowd roaring. The performance by both combatants screams for a rematch.

Whether you’re reliving the action or catching it for the first time, “Rockin’ Fights 50” on MSG Network is a can’t-miss event that captures the essence of what fight fans crave—talent, heart, and edge-of-your-seat battles.

Check local listings for other airtimes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rodrigo Marte vs. Edwin Rodriguez, 121.6lbs.

(Rodrigo Marte Over Weight, Bout Cancelled)

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

FIGHT NIGHT: Saturday, June 14th

START TIME: 7:00PM EST

WHERE:

Westchester County Center

198 Central Avenue

White Plains, NY 10606

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

ABOUT JUNE 14 FIGHTS AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

?Joe DeGuardia.

Rajon Chance vs. Yan Carlos Perez…

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

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

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

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

Ryan O’Rourke vs. Boubacar Sylla…

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

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

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

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

Harley Burke vs. Louis Maietta…

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

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

Rodrigo Marte vs. Edwin Rodriguez…

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

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

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

Austin Cassese vs. Eduardo Monreal…

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

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

welterweight fight.

Sharif One (Pro-Debut)…

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

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

“PROSPECTS COLLIDE”

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER

TICKETS ON SALE

WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 14, 2025) – The anticipation has reached a boiling point as Star Boxing brings the fire back to the Westchester County Center TONIGHT Saturday, June 14, with its hard-hitting fight card, “Prospects Collide.” The card features a high-stakes blend of rising talent, city rivalries, and throwback grit—an event tailor-made for fight fans hungry for real action.

Earlier this week, the fight world got a taste of what’s to come during a packed press conference at Empire Harley-Davidson in New Rochelle, where fighters traded words, staredowns, and predictions. The event was drenched in energy as press, fans, and industry insiders gathered among steel and chrome for a raw preview of Saturday’s matchups.

At the heart of the event is the Super-Bantamweight NBA Title showdown between boxing stylist Rajon “Picasso” Chance and undefeated power-puncher Yan Carlos “El Baka” Perez of the Dominican Republic. With both fighters eager to prove themselves on the big stage, this boxer-vs-brawler clash promises fireworks.

“I like the boxer vs. puncher theme… there’s only one way to find out who can really punch,” said Chance.

“I’m ready to show the best version of myself,” Perez calmly responded, confidence in his voice and knockout power in his hands.

Local bragging rights will also be on the line in a classic borough battle between Yonkers and the Bronx. In this battle amongst fan-favorites, undefeated Irish-American Harley Burke takes on tought Bronx Firefighter Louis Maietta, in a six-round Super Middleweight bout that has a throwback vibe that feels more personal than promotional.

“Irish vs. Italian. Yonkers vs. Bronx. This fight sells itself,” Burke declared.

“We’re putting on a hell of a show Saturday night,” Maietta fired back.

Also featured is Austin “All-American” Cassese of Shrub Oak, NY, a Marist College grad, who is seeking another highlight-reel finish in front of a hometown crowd. Cassese takes on Eduardo Monrreal in a scheduled four-rounder.

In another compelling 50/50 bout, Ireland’s unbeaten Ryan O’Rourke (12-0, 3 KO) squares off with tough Cincinnati native Boubacar Sylla (12-1, 7 KO) in a Welterweight clash that could steal the show.

Making his pro debut is Bronx math teacher and USIBA National Champion Sharif One, a proud Ivorian-American stepping into the professional ranks against Kevin Hill in a four-round Super Welterweight bout. A natural leader inside and outside the ring, One’s mix of brains and brawn makes him one to watch.

Promoter Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing, sees the card as a throwback to boxing’s golden era—real fights, real risks, and fighters chasing greatness the hard way.

“This is the kind of card boxing needs,” said DeGuardia. “Great matches, storylines and historic ties to the old days. Matchups where pride, progression, and passion are all on the line in front of excited, vested fans.”

The event is being held in proud collaboration with Empire Harley-Davidson, which hosted the week’s press conference and continues to support community-centered entertainment rooted in tradition and toughness.

“This partnership is just the beginning,” said Empire GM Kyle Hildebrand. “We’ll be there in full force Saturday night. This is exactly the kind of energy we want to be part of.”

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

“PROSPECTS COLLIDE”

SAT, JUNE 14 | WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER | WHITE PLAINS, NY

Don’t miss your chance to be ringside for one of the most compelling fight nights of the summer. For tickets and more information, visit StarBoxing.com or purchase directly at the Westchester County Center box office. Tickets can also be purchased at Ticketmaster…

“PROSPECTS COLLIDE”

For fans who can’t make it to the Westchester County Center, the full night of action will be streamed live on StarBoxing.TV. You can get StarBoxing.TV online, or any of the platforms (Apple IOS, Android, Roku, etc)

MONTREAL, JUNE 13, 2025 — It’s payback time for Steven Butler. Jose de Jesus Macias is heading to Quebec with plans to shock “Bang Bang” once again on June 27. The fight will serve as the co-main event on a stacked 10-bout card featuring four championship fights, headlined by the WBC Interim World Super Middleweight Title bout between #1 world contender Christian Mbilli and Maciej Sulecki, live at Videotron Centre in Quebec City.

“After two straight training camps, I’m not just hungry—I’m enraged. It’s not Erik Bazinyan, but it’s even better; Macias and I have unfinished business. I kept things polite for local fights. But this is a rematch—time for violence. I’m getting my revenge on June 27,” declared two-time world title challenger Steven Butler.

Montreal’s Steven Butler (35-5-1, 29 KOs) and Jose de Jesus Macias (29-13-4, 15 KOs) meet again four years after Macias’ swift victory. Butler is out to reverse the result, while Macias believes history will repeat itself.

“I’m happy to return to Quebec—but you really should stop inviting me! People wanted to see Lafrenière vs. Butler back in the day, and I beaten both. Butler’s going down again on June 27, and then I’ll get my revenge on Bazinyan,” said Macias, stepping in for the injured Erik Bazinyan, and coming off a win last November, just like Butler.

But before the rematch comes war: in a special heavyweight attraction between two knockout artists with over 90% KO ratios, Quebec’s own by way of Russia, Arslanbek ‘The Lion’ Makhmudov (19-2, 18 KOs) will take on Ontario’s adopted Ricardo ‘Big 12’ Brown (12-0, 11 KOs). The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds—but the stats suggest a much shorter story…

“He talked about slaying the Lion when the fight was announced. Funny, he was very polite at the face-off. But in the ring, the politeness ends. I’ll be hunting—and this will be war,” warned Makhmudov.

With an unusually deep lineup, the June 27 gala will feature three title fights before the three main attractionseven begin. In a bmatchup many experts call a “50/50,” Leïla Beaudoin (12-1, 1 KO) will defend her WBO International Super Featherweight Title for the first time against world #2 contender Elhem Mekhaled (17-3, 3 KOs).

Colombian sensation Jhon Orobio (13-0, 11 KOs) will face a triple first: his Quebec City debut, his first 10-round fight, and his first title shot, battling for the WBC Continental Americas title at 140 lbs against seasoned Slovakian veteran Zsolt Osadan (27-3-1, 17 KOs).

Top-15 world-ranked welterweight Christopher Guerrero (14-0, 8 KOs) will put his WBC Continental title on the line against former international champion Sandy Messaoud (20-8, 1 KO). Many believe this could be the fight of the night—Guerrero’s coach among them.

“A tall southpaw with an unorthodox style—he gives everyone trouble. His fights are always close, no matter the result. That’s exactly why we picked him. I expect the toughest fight of Chris’s career,” said Giuseppe Moffa.

Also on the card: Wilkens Mathieu (13-0, 9 KOs), Quebec’s hometown pride, returns for an 8-rounder against French champion Adagio McDonald (8-1, 6 KOs). Luis Santana (13-0, 6 KOs) of Montreal will face Uruguay’s heavy-hitter and former Steve Claggett opponent Eduardo Estela (17-4, 12 KOs) in his first scheduled 10-round bout. Canadian Olympian Wyatt Sanford (2-0, 2 KOs) will take on Israeli veteran Igor Lazarev (9-4, 3 KOs) in his first 6-rounder. Opening the night, rising star Moreno “The Soldier” Fendero (11-0, 9 KOs) steps up in competition to face the rugged Centenario veteran Billi Facundo Godoy (41-8, 20 KOs), nicknamed “El Niño.”

Tickets for #MbilliSulecki, set for June 27 at Videotron Centre, are still available (HERE) via Ticketmaster. Photos from Christian Mbilli’s recent fights and the undercard boxers are also available (HERE).

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Members of the press wishing to cover the #MbilliSulecki gala must submit their accreditation request via the online form available on the EOTTM website (HERE) by Thursday, June 19 at 5:00 PM.

NEW YORK, NY – June 13, 2025  – Undefeated IBF World Junior Welterweight ChampionandRichardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) and former World Champion George Kambosos Jr. (22-3-0, 10 KOs) met one final time at their weigh in from Madison Square Garden ahead of their World Championship fight on the Matchroom card from The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, June 14, live worldwide on DAZN.

27-year-old Brooklyn native and IBF World Junior Welterweight Champion, Hitchins, has built a 19-0 record, and is widely regarded as one the best pound for pound fighters in the world, establishing himself first at the 2016 Olympic Games and now in the professional ranks. The Sydney, Australia, native and former unified lightweight and Ring magazine champion George Kambosos Jr. owns 22 professional wins and has faced some of the sport’s biggest names during his distinguished career and looks to become a two-weight division champion. 

Hitchins and Kambosos were joined by the rest of the undercard. Please see below for the official weights ahead of tomorrow’s event. 

MAIN EVENT: IBF WORLD JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE – 12 ROUNDS

Richardson Hitchins                            vs.      George Kambosos Jr.

Brooklyn, NY                                                   Sydney, Australia 

19-0 (7 KOs)                                                  22-3 (10 KOs) 

140 LBS                                                         139.4 LBS

CO-MAIN EVENT: IBF WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR  – 12 ROUNDS

Andy Cruz                               vs.                   Hironori Mishiro

Matanzas, Cuba                                             Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan 

5-0 (2 KOs)                                                    17-1-1 (6 KOs)

135 LBS                                                         134.6 LBS

HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT – 6 ROUNDS

Teremoana Teremoana  vs.               Aleem Whitfield

Brisbane, Australia                           Geneva, New York,

7-0 (7 KOs)                                     9-0 (6 KOs)

265.6 LBS                                          246.2 LBS 

WELTERWEIGHT BOUT – 8 ROUNDS

Pablo Valdez              vs.                   Cesar Diaz

9-0 (8KOs)                                          9-1 (4KOs)

New York, NY                                     Lima, Peru

152.4 LBS                                          152.2 LBS  

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT – 6 ROUNDS

Zaquin Moses                         vs.       Carl Rogers

3-0 (2 KOs)                                         3-2 

Newark, New Jersey                           Colorado Springs, CO
129.2 LBS                                           129.6 LBS

SUPER WELTERWEIGHT  BOUT – 6 ROUNDS

Nishant Dev                vs.                   Josue Silva

1-0 (1 KO)                                           3-2 (1 KO)

Karnal, India                                        Queretaro, Mexico

154.4 LBS                                           155.2 LBS

BANTAMWEIGHT  BOUT  – 4 ROUNDS

Adam Maca                            vs.       Rafael Castillo

Pro Debut                                            2-6 (1 KO)

Chatham, Kent, UK                             Bronx, NY

119.2 LBS                                           120 LBS

ABOUT HITCHINS VS. KAMBOSOS JR.:
Undefeated IBF World Junior Welterweight Champion and Brooklyn New York native, Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KO’s) faces former champion George Kambosos Jr. (22-3-0, 10 KO’s) live on DAZN from the Theater at Madison Square Garden.

The fight is promoted by Matchroom Boxing.

June 13, 2025 – Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has parted ways amicably with top lightweight contender Edwin De Los Santos and given him his unconditional release.

Last Saturday, June 7, The Dominican Republic’s De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KOs) saw his WBO Championship challenge against Keyshawn Davis canceled when Davis weighed in 4.3 lbs. overweight. Citing concerns for his fighter’s health, Lewkowicz made the final call to cancel the nationally televised main event.

De Los Santos also challenged Shakur Stevenson in November 2023.

Lewkowicz says he bears De Los Santos no ill will and wishes him the best for the rest of his promising career.

“Edwin is a warrior, and I support him and still consider him a personal friend,” said Lewkowicz of the offensively gifted southpaw. “There is no animosity between us. What happened last week was very unfortunate. I did what I thought was best, but Edwin won’t let his fighting spirit agree, so I gave him his release. I know he will go on to do great things in the ring and become a world champion. I will still be cheering for him to do so and he can always come to me for advice.”

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12, 2025 – Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. will clash in a blockbuster IBF Junior Welterweight Title fight from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, June 14, live worldwide on DAZN.  

Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) headlines his first Madison Square Garden card defending his IBF Junior Welterweight Title, under Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. This fight will be the Brooklyn native’s first defense of the title he won in December defeating Liam Paro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

Kambosos Jr. (22-3, 10 KOs) won a unanimous decision victory over Jake Wyllie in March in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. Kambosos, a former IBF, WBA, and WBO Lightweight Champion, makes his return to Madison Square Garden, where he holds an undefeated record  (2-0), having defeated Mickey Bey in 2019 and Teofimo Lopez in 2021.

Andy Cruz will face Hironori Mishiro in an Eliminator for the IBF World Lightweight Title, while Zaquin Moses, coming off his second round knockout at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City steps back into the ring for his fourth professional fight.

This is what they said ahead of their respective fights.

EDDIE HEARN

“What a moment, what a building, what an occasion for boxing at Madison Square Garden in New York. The mecca of boxing. This Saturday night live and exclusive on DAZN around the world. We have a tremendous World Championship main event with Richardson Hitchins, who will make his New York return as World Champion, looking to make a statement in the division and propel himself to superstardom in the sport facing the very live underdog who dethroned Teofimo Lopez in the same building a couple of years ago to become the undisputed champion, George Kambosos. He is looking for one of the biggest wins in Australian boxing and trying to become a two-division world champion.”

“We have an incredible undercard and when I look at the fighters we represent I have never been more excited about the future of the sport. Matchroom Boxing, the only global promotional company in the world has by far the best roster in the sport, but it’s the young ones you are going to see dominate the sport moving forward. It’s an opportunity for these guys to fight at the Mecca of boxing like Adam Maca making his professional debut. Nishant Dev who is going to completely change the face of boxing in India. Zaquin Moses who is Shakur’s (Stevenson) cousin and the future of American boxing. Teremoana Teremoana with seven wins and seven knockouts and a future world champion. This man to my right [Andy Cruz] is one of the greatest amateurs of our generation as a two-time Olympic gold medalist.”   

RICHARDSON HITCHINS 

“First off, I just want to thank God for being here. All this actually becoming true because I know the work that I put in, it’s been happening years before I was signed with you (Matchroom) – you (Eddie Hearn) helped save my career and I want to give a personal thank you. You brought structure back into my career and I said it over and over my manager kept calling, my coach Lenny Wilson, Scooter strength conditioning, Whitey my manager. This is what I worked for my whole life this whole everything. I remember coming to the Garden and watching Teofimo and Kambosos compete and I looked and I said I can beat both of those guys. Slowly but surely I said when I get my opportunity I’ll be world champion. I’ll bring the championship back to New York because you know New York has had a lot of big fights through the years. But New York hasn’t had its own, I want to say for 8-10 years now, brought a championship back home and competed. You know they have somebody they could be behind and I’m glad I’m thankful to God that I’m that guy.”

“As far as George Kambosos, a lot of people want to say that – you know when they fight me a lot of guys game plan to go forward, hit him in the shoulder, break him down. That’s every guy’s f**cking game plan. I think that George Kambosos is at this level because obviously he’s got boxing skills. That’s what f**cked Teofimo up. Teofimo came at him as if he was just a regular guy and you know he ran into his face. Saturday night I’ll be right in front of him all night long and if he’s confident in himself, they say I’m easy work. I know for sure I’m confident in myself, I’ve been saying it since the face off. I want to bet 50 thousand. His dad said he got the bet, so hold up, he said bring the money. The money’s here, hold up [Richardson pulls out $50k].” 

“You’re fighting a real New Yorker now, and you’ll see me calm and collected and ready. And this is why I hate the whole media they’re trying to write me off about my last fight with Liam Paro, everybody said I was going to lose the fight. Show you a lot of people don’t know about boxing – like I said now they want to make me the favorite. They should have put me as an underdog so I could really shock the world again. He’s a bum, he’s still living off the Teofimo win.” 

“Dominating fashion – like I said Saturday night I won’t be going nowhere, I’ll be right in front of him. Bill Haney wants to say don’t run, get knocked the f*ck out. I ain’t f**cking Devin Haney I’ll be right in front of him all night punching this guy. I’m going to be right there all night. I worry about the whole boxing world. This whole sport is my shit.”

GEORGE KAMBOSOS JR

“As you know, I love that underdog role, but there are no maybes, I’m doing this. There’s no fake stuff. I’m going to this home in a familiar place where I’m 2-0 already. This is the trifecta. Like Lenny said, the talk is finished and we don’t need to sit and talk. I’m coming here as the underdog and I’m coming here to win this fight. You have seen it before and I’m here to win this fight; whatever it takes there is no plan B. 

“He’s the one who is making statements and saying he’s going to knock me out. We have our plans and have worked extremely hard in training camp and who knows maybe I will learn from him and run the whole fight. You know I can box and fight and dictate the fight to do whatever it takes. I can get knocked down and get back up again to win a championship fight. I’ve seen it all at the highest level and have been at the pinnacle and he isn’t. When you fight the best and beat the best and lose to the best you’re still here. This warrior is still here back at his favorite home grounds to do the trifecta in a Matchroom show and I never lost in America or a Matchroom show.” 

LENNY WILSON

“I was listening to Mr. DiBella and Lou is right. I’ve been seeing him for quite some time and remember seeing him at Hammerstein Ballroom days when we were sneaking in with the bands. One of the most important things he said was that he remembers Richardson Hitchins since he was a kid and has been around boxing all his life. A lot of people don’t realize that champions are not made in the ring but through the heart, dedication, determination, motivation and all those things that forges a champion. Hitchins did everything possible to prepare for this fight and I tip my hat to Kambosos and his father for taking this fight. These are the fights Hitchins needs so he can solidify his legacy. I know for a fact that on Saturday night they will be saying, “And still the IBF Champion of the World, Richardson Hitchins.”

“I believe that the talk is over. June 14th is the day that people are going to see who Richardson Hitchins really is. They watch his fights and see some mistakes but they don’t realize that Hitchins is always evolving in the ring. This is his time and our time and Kambosos’ time where he’s about to be out of here. So I tip my hat to Kambosos so the world can see who Richardson Hitchins really is.”

JIM KAMBOSOS

“It’s great to be back here especially where George has had success twice. I’ve got that bulldog about me because the simple thing is I’m a manager and a father. I fight for my fighters and I work for my fighters. George Kambosos as much as he’s my son I also take care of his business, so when George is in a fight and same with my other fighters I’m in bulldog mode as well because I go to every training camp and see every sparring session and I’m part of the team. Right now, George is in fight mode and I’m in fight mode too. Hope Hitchins doesn’t have a dad here because I have a thing about dads. Maybe we should start a dad competition to make a lot of money out of that.

“This is great and we are here to win and on Saturday night George Kambsos is going to show the world that Madison Square Garden is favorite home out of Australia. We had to take George out of his comfort zone and straight out of the Sydney show we already put a plan together for George to be based in Montreal and training in big gyms with big names. We flew in sparring partners from across the world and I can tell you one thing, the guys we use to work with are a lot faster and trickier with better footwork than George is going to face on Saturday night. If George can handle that business then Hitchins is going to be easy work.”

ANDY CRUZ 

“First off, I want to say thank you to everyone that is here present supporting this great event here on Saturday night. I’m more than ready for this opportunity for this fight and I’m going to give everything and take full advantage of it.”

“In terms of my “son” Keyshawn Davis he needs to learn the lessons that his father taught him. The fans that he let down and ended up losing his title without actually fighting, but my focus is on the fight Saturday night with Mishiro who is a great fighter. I’m prepared for whatever comes following the fight.”

HIRONORI MISHIRO

“This fight is going to be a life changing opportunity for me. I absolutely know how good of a fighter he [Andy Cruz] is but I’m not here to just fight, I’m here to win. I came all the way from Japan to show the world that Japanese fighters are built different.” 

TEREMOANA TEREMOANA

“First I just want to say greetings to you all in the name of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. It’s such a blessing being here today in MSG and I look forward to this challenge like you said. There’s a lot of people who have been saying I’ve been fighting tomato cans and stuff like that. So I’m really glad that we’ve got a challenge in front of me. That’s what I live for you know. I just want to be here and fight the best. One by one I want to go up and destroy everyone and unfortunately for this guy June 14, he’s going to realize that I’m the next up and coming great and I’m looking forward to getting in the room with you mate.” 

“You know MSG is every fighter’s dream, you want to fight here in front of the big lights. For me it’s just my goal to be world champion. I just want to prove that I’m the best. That if anyone steps in the ring I’ll get through them. And yeah I’m so glad I got a challenge. I look forward to it, because a lot of people have been seeing the skill that I possess and I’m pretty sure this fella here he’ll bring it out of me and I’m looking forward to it.”

“Yeah, that’s the plan, this is a whole new year with Australian boxing. Like as you can see…champions of the world just broke old mates draw on the weekend, justice unfortunately fell short. That’s heavyweight boxing you know. All it takes is one punch. That’s why I love it, all it takes is one punch, you just gotta prove you’re the best. I’m here to prove I’m the best and one by one I’ll go all the way to the top. Anyone who’s in my way they can get it.” 

ALEEM WHITFIELD 

“Yeah I’m super ready, you know what I’m saying. I respect him a little bit – he’s doing his thing. I take my hat off to him, you understand? But what people don’t know is that I’ve been boxing since I was six years old. I was No. 2 as an amateur, I was No. 2 in the world – in the USA when I was an amatuer. The only thing different is he got a little shine. I’m from a little town that doesn’t get any shine so it’s my time. I came here for all the smoke you know, the only thing on my mind right now is the beast is going to eat, y’all don’t know about me but I’m going to show you.” 

“I started boxing when I was six years old, you know what I’m saying? I was No. 2 in the country in 2008, 2009. I traveled to Dublin, Ireland, with the USA team. I even shot 165 for Sean Porter. People don’t know me, I was swept under the rug but I didn’t get on the platform like everybody else did, you know what I’m saying. I was kind of swept under the rug and it was hard for me to get where I’m at, but I’m here. I’m ready to eat. I’m ready.” 

“I’ve been fighting heavy weights since I was a young buck so it ain’t nothing to me. I fought everybody, you know what I’m saying, that’s nothing to me. I’m 6’2 and a beast. I appreciate the opportunity, you know. God’s got opportunities for everybody you know what I mean. So I appreciate it.” 

ZAQUIN MOSES 

“I mean for sure, I mean without God none of this would be possible so I want to thank God before anything. But I’m back, I’m back in action Saturday. It’s another opportunity to be under the lights, it’s another opportunity to show my skills and I can’t wait.”

“For sure, I’m enjoying it right now, I’m having fun. I’m loving the lights, I work hard. I want a lot too, I do feel like I said this last time, but I do feel like I am the best prospect in boxing. I do feel like they don’t talk about me enough. They just talk about me as Shakur’s cousin, but I am Zaquin Moses, I am one of the best prospects coming up. And Saturday I can’t wait to show it and I can’t wait to shine.” 

PABLO VALDEZ 

“First of all I want to thank God for this opportunity. He’s a little quiet, he was talking a lot of shit on social media. But no disrespect to these fighters here. You got amazing talent here, but no one’s coming to see your fighters, they’re coming to see me and Richardson man. We are the main event. No disrespect. I’m the ticket seller, this is my city. I’m king of NY. And you said that I’m old and that Dominicans can’t fight.]”

“If he stays in the middle of the ring and fights with me, he’s getting knocked out. If he runs we’re still going to get the victory which I know he’s going to run after he feels my power.” 

“I’m excited man, I train with the best, I got the best team man, shoutout to Gaby Starks, Sherry Yona, Nirmal, Richardson – ask him who gave him the sparring. I’m the one who’s helping him spar. I’m going to tell you something – I need you to believe this. 20 years back, you take 20 years away from me and I’ll be your Canelo. I believe I’ll be your Canelo. And I’ll make you believe that this Saturday. Why I believe the spotlight, why I love to fight and why I made this. And everybody knows I went to prison – if I don’t go to prison I will be beating everybody up in this weight class, promise you that.” 

“Tell his team to stay in the middle of the ring and fight with me and don’t run. I’m from the Dominican Republic. I’ve got massive nuts.”

CESAR DIAZ

“Firstly I want to say thanks all for being present here. To be honest I’ve had a really good training camp going into this fight and we’re coming in extremely well prepared. I’ve seen a lot of his fights and I don’t believe we have too much to worry about. So I believe I can put on a great show on Saturday night.” 

“Listen, you know, I’ve been fighting for many years. I’ve travelled, I’ve fought under pressure, I’m completely ready for Saturday night and I hope he’s ready so we can put on a show here in MSG. I’ve got nothing to lose going into this fight. I’m going to go in from the very first round looking for that knockout. One of us is going to fall in this. I’m going to f**k you up.” 

NISHANT DEV 

“Every athlete has a dream to fight in Las Vegas, Big Arena and Madison Square Garden. It was a great pro debut on January 25th and I’m looking forward to Madison Square Garden taking over to win hearts.” 

“ I just have something special inside of me, I am a good boxer but if something comes from the outside I go for the knockout – I’m going to use the same thing and perform. I’m not going to look for the knockout, but I’m going to show my skills.” 

“I want to be active after every fight and I’m really excited when I hear that Turki Al-Sheikh says my name to Canelo. Back in India, people are so excited to see me and they keep commenting on my posts and keep DMing me saying ‘when are you going to fight in India?’ So I told them to be patient – good things will come and we will soon fight in India. Right now I’m busy trying to win the hearts of the USA, and then I’m going to fight in India.” 

ADAM MACA 

“Obviously being on this card MSG shows what my manager thinks of me. It’s my time to turn up so I’m going to show everyone what I can do. I think boxing fans want to see knockouts and exciting fights.” 

NEW YORK (June 12, 2025) — Fast-rising Dominican welterweight Rohan Polanco returns to action in a 10-rounder against crafty veteran Quinton Randall on Saturday, July 26, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Polanco will be joined on the undercard by his countryman, featherweight knockout artist Yan Santana, who will make his NYC debut in a 10-rounder versus Mexican former world title challenger Aaron Alameda.

Polanco-Randall and Santana-Alameda will be part of the ESPN+-streamed undercard before the ESPN-televised tripleheader (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) headlined by the vacant WBO junior middleweight world title fight between Xander Zayas and Jorge Garcia.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions, tickets are ON SALE NOW via Ticketmaster.com. 

Polanco (16-0, 10 KOs) is currently ranked No. 7 by the WBO, a ranking he earned on the strength of May’s shutout decision over Fabian Maidana in Las Vegas. He represented his homeland at the Tokyo Olympics and is now poised to carry his nation’s flag in the paid ranks. Polanco trains with Hector Bermudez in Springfield, Massachusetts, and was 8-0 before signing with Top Rank in 2023. He went 3-0 in 2024 before kicking off his 2025 campaign in February with a second-round knockout of Puerto Rico’s Jean Carlos Torres. Randall (15-2-1, 3 KOs), from Houston, Texas, is 2-1 since a 2023 decision loss to Brian Norman Jr. on a Top Rank on ESPN bill.

Santana (14-0, 12 KOs), who is co-promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions, spent much of his early career fighting in Cotto’s homeland of Puerto Rico. The 25-year-old appeared on his first Top Rank card last June, grinding down Brandon Valdes en route to a unanimous decision. He last fought in April in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, winning all 10 rounds against Mexico’s Edwin Palomares. Alameda (30-2, 17 KOs) dropped a unanimous decision to Luis Nery in 2020 for the WBC junior featherweight world title. He has won five straight, four by stoppage, since a 2021 decision loss to Angelo Leo.

In other ESPN+ streamed undercard action:

• Unbeaten heavyweight Bakhodir Jalolov (15-0, 14 KOs), a two-time Olympic heavyweight for Uzbekistan, will make his first stateside appearance in nearly two years when he battles Italy’s Gianmarco Cardillo (12-1-2, 2 KOs) in a scheduled 10-rounder. Jalolov dominated the super heavyweight bracket at the 2024 Paris Olympics and came back to the pro ranks in April with a decision over Ihor Shevadzutskyi.
   
• Emerging junior bantamweight Steven “Kid Dynamite” Navarro (6-0, 5 KOs), from Inglewood, California, will fight in his second scheduled eight-rounder against Cristopher Rios (11-2, 7 KOs). Navarro has been on the fast track to contention since turning pro last April with a sixth-round stoppage over Jose Lopez.

DAZN, the world’s leading sports and entertainment platform, is delivering a haymaker of boxing action this summer, broadcasting major fights in the U.S. and across the globe.

Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) steps into the ring in front of a hometown crowd to defend IBF Junior Welterweight title against former Unified Lightweight Champion George Kambosos Jr. (22-3, 10 KOs) live on DAZN this Saturday, June, 14 at 7 PM ET from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

Below please find a schedule of all the action happening in New York this week that viewers can watch on DAZN:

• Thursday, June 12, 3 PM ET: Press Conference Livestream
• Friday, June 13, 1 PM ET: Weigh-In Livestream
• Saturday, June 14, 5 PM ET: Before The Bell Preliminary Card Livestream
• Saturday, June 14, 7 PM ET: Main Card Broadcast Begins on DAZN

This summer slate of fights continues a blockbuster year of boxing on DAZN, featuring high profile contests across June and July. Fans can save 21% when bundling two of the season’s three pay-per-views together. When purchasing a PPV bundle or an individual event, fans will also receive 30% off an annual DAZN subscription. Along with this Saturday in New York, bouts coming to DAZN this summer include:

• June 21: Shabaz Masoud vs. Peter McGrail
• June 28: Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (DAZN PPV)
• July 5: Jack Catteral vs. Harlem Eubank
• July 12: The Ring Magazine III – Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz; Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda (DAZN PPV)
• July 19: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois (DAZN PPV)
• July 19: Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu
• July 26: Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels

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ANAHEIM, CA – June 12, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Golden Boy Promotions today announced the remaining preliminary card bouts for the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. event, airing live globally on DAZN pay-per-view on Saturday, June 28, from Honda Center in Anaheim, California, with Golden Boy Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter. The event is presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, also sponsored by Event Ticket Center and Fansly. Joining the preliminary card is Golden Boy’s #1 WBA contender, WBA North America continental champion, and East Los Angeles native John “Scrappy“ Ramirez (14-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round super flyweight bout. Also joining the preliminary card is Golden Boy’s undefeated rising star Victor Morales (20-0-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round super featherweight bout vs. former WBA super featherweight world champion Renee Alvarado (34-16, 22 KOs). MVP’s 2x US national amateur champion and rising bantamweight star Alexander “Alley Cat” Gueche (7-0, 5 KOs) also joins the preliminary card vs. American powerhouse and 4x US national amateur champion Vincent “The Beast” Avina (8-1-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bantamweight bout at 118 lbs. The preliminary card will also feature Golden Boy’s undefeated former Team USA member Joel Iriarte (7-0, 7 KOs) vs. Tanzanian prospect Yusuph “Mr. Mwanza” Metu (11-2, 8 KOs) in a 8-round welterweight bout. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. 

Golden Boy’s WBA #1 contender and North America continental champion and East Los Angeles native John “Scrappy“ Ramirez (14-1, 9 KOs) will join the preliminary card in a 10-round super flyweight bout at 115lbs. A talented amateur, Ramirez became a two-time Sugar Bert national champion and took home the Regional Golden Gloves title and Southern California State title in 2018. Ramirez, known for his crowd-pleasing style and relentless work ethic, trains out of Brickhouse Boxing Club in Los Angeles under the guidance of renowned coach Julian Chua and alongside Golden Boy’s Mexican WBO & WBA unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto ”Zurdo” Ramirez. Most recently, in December 2024, he secured a dominant unanimous decision win over Ephraim Bui. His opponent on Saturday, June 28, will be announced at a later date. 

Hailing from Vancouver, Washington, Golden Boy’s undefeated rising star Victor “El Tornado” Morales Jr. (20-0-1, 10 KOs) joins the preliminary card following a dominant TKO win over Jose Ivan Guardado Ortiz in December 2024. With impressive knockout power and an unblemished record, Morales Jr. continues to solidify his status as one of the division’s most dangerous and promising contenders. Managua, Nicaragua’s former WBA super featherweight world champion, Renee Alvarado (34-16, 22 KOs), will look to give Morales Jr. his first loss in their 10-round super featherweight bout at 130lbs on June 28th as he aims to showcase his talent on the global stage. Alvarado last stepped into the ring in April 2025 when he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Geo Lopez.

MVP’s 2x US national amateur champion and rising bantamweight star Alexander “Alley Cat” Gueche (7-0, 5 KOs) also joins the preliminary card to face American powerhouse and 4x US national amateur champion Vincent “The Beast” Avina (8-1-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bantamweight bout at 118lbs. Fighting out of Long Beach, California, by way of Harbor City, California, Gueche most recently extended his undefeated streak with a dominant stoppage of veteran Lito Dante in January 2025. With his ability to combine pinpoint precision and knockout power, Gueche has solidified his place as one of boxing’s most exciting young talents. Avina, boasting an 87.5% knockout rate, will look to derail Gueche’s momentum and further establish himself as a top-tier prospect.

Golden Boy’s undefeated former Team USA member, Joel Iriarte (7-0, 7 KOs), returns to action on the preliminary card in a 8-round 147lb welterweight showdown against Tanzanian prospect Yusuph “Mr. Mwanza” Metu (11-2, 8 KOs). Hailing from Bakersfield, California, Iriarte was one of the most decorated amateurs in the country, earning an astonishing 17 national championship titles and three gold medals. Since turning professional in March 2024, he has made a dominant impression, finishing every opponent in two rounds or less. His most recent outing against Marcos Leonardo Jimenez, his first time fighting eight rounds, earned him the WBA continental gold welterweight title. Facing him from Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, by way of Mwanza, Tanzania, will be Metu, who enters his second fight ever in the United States.

“MVP is proud to deliver one of the most stacked preliminary cards in recent memory, featuring a mix of rising stars, world-class talent, and champion pedigree,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “From top-tier prospects like MVP’s own Alexander Gueche, and Joel Iriarte to proven names like #1 WBA contender John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez and Victor Morales Jr., Saturday, June 28 promises nonstop action from the opening bell. With Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. headlining, this event is a true global boxing spectacle, and it all starts with a world-class undercard.”

“We’re proud to have partnered with MVP to put together a stellar preliminary undercard that lives up to the elite-level pay-per-view,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “This lineup is stacked with some of the sport’s hottest rising stars—fighters who I believe have what it takes to become the next big names in boxing. From start to finish, fans are in for an unforgettable night.”

Topping MVP’s pay-per-view card on DAZN will be MVP’s international superstar Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) vs. Mexico’s former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs) as they face off in a 10-round blockbuster main event at 200lbs on Saturday, June 28. The co-main event will feature a 12-round unified cruiserweight championship bout between Golden Boy’s Mexican WBO & WBA unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) vs. Cuba’s former IBF & WBA cruiserweight world champion and WBA mandatory challenger Yuniel Dorticós (27-2, 25 KOs). Opening the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. pay-per-view main card is undefeated WBA International lightweight champion Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs), who will face former IBF super featherweight world champion Tevin Farmer (33-8-1, 8 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight battle at 135 lbs. The main card will also feature MVP’s latest signee, undefeated powerhouse Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-0, 16 KOs), who will make his promotional debut against New Jersey’s welterweight standout Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez (23-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight showdown at 147 lbs. Also joining the main card will be a 10-round welterweight battle at 147 lbs between undefeated Mexican welterweight standout Raul “Cugar” Curiel (15-0-1, 13 KOs) and Uruguay’s fellow undefeated sensation Victor Ezequiel “Latigo” Rodriguez (16-0-1, 9 KOs). 

Headlining the preliminary card is former UFC bantamweight champion and Boxrec’s #2 greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time, Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (33-2-3, 9 KOs) as she makes her long-awaited return to the ring to face Mexico’s undefeated rising prospect Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega  (10-0, 1 KO) in a 10-round lightweight bout contested over two-minute rounds. Holm and Vega each signed with MVP in May 2025 ahead of their fight announcement and faceoff at the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. preview press conference. Also on the preliminary card is MVP’s 20-year-old WBC Youth light flyweight world champion Naomy Valle (14-0, 9 KOs) vs. Mexico’s 20-year-old Ashley Felix (7-3, 1 KO). The pair will make a statement for equality in women’s boxing by fighting six, three-minute rounds in a light flyweight bout at 108 lbs.

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

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

About Honda Center  

Located in the heart of Orange County, Honda Center has remained a premier entertainment and sports venue since its opening in 1993. Home to the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks, the arena hosts a variety of events, including sold-out concerts, family entertainment, and thrilling sports competitions. Over the past three decades, Honda Center has remained an iconic and beloved destination for live entertainment in Southern California with over 4,500 events and 45 million guests, paving the way for an even more exciting future. It will anchor the innovative OCVIBE, a 100-acre one-of-a-kind, immersive district designed to bring people together through shared experiences. 

This June 12 in Lyon, France, undefeated Dominican standout Leonardo Mosquea (16-0, 9 KOs) will square off against Argentina’s Iván Gabriel García (10-3-1) for the WBA Ibero-America super middleweight title in a bout that promises fireworks and high stakes.

Mosquea, who fights out of France but was born in the Dominican Republic, has quickly made a name for himself as a rising force in the 168-pound division. Known for his aggressive style and explosive power, the unbeaten contender most recently turned heads with a convincing win over Cheavon Clarke, further cementing his reputation as one of the most promising super middleweights on the European-Latin American circuit.

Standing in his way is Iván García—a seasoned Argentine warrior looking to spoil the party and hand Mosquea his first professional loss. García brings grit, experience, and a fearless approach into the ring. His latest outing, a solid win, earned him this title shot and the chance to make a major statement on foreign soil.

The bout is part of a card featuring a mix of European and Latin American talent, with Lyon set to host a night of high-octane action. With the WBA Ibero-America belt on the line, both fighters know the implications a win could have for their future in the division. It’s a classic clash of power versus technique—only one man will walk away with the title strapped around his waist.

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

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

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

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

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at: 

https://bit.ly/BOXFANEXPO2025

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

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

Supporting Amateur Boxing 

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

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

About Box Fan Expo

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

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

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

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

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite:

https://bit.ly/BOXFANEXPO2025

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NEW YORK, NY – June 11, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the signing of 118lb IBO bantamweight world champion, three-time Canadian national champion, and BoxRec’s #1 Canadian bantamweight Amanda Galle (11-0-1, 1 KO). Galle joins MVP’s elite roster of top Canadian talent, including top-ranked lightweight Lucas Bahdi and 2x Canadian Olympian Tamm Thibeault, strengthening MVP’s commitment to uplifting women’s boxing globally. 

Amanda Galle was raised in a proud Italian family in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and began her combat sports journey at age six. Under guidance of her lifelong coach Vito Brancaccio, she excelled in karate and earned her black belt at just 11 years old, also learning boxing and kickboxing. At 16, Galle stepped into the boxing ring for the first time and delivered a 28-second knockout. She quickly rose through the ranks, capturing gold at her Canadian National Championship debut in 2009. Galle captured a second national title at the 2013 Canadian Championships, just weeks after her mother was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. Following a three-year battle, her mother went into remission in 2016 and Amanda took time off to recover from depression before returning to the ring in 2017, even as her mother’s cancer returned. Galle proved her resilience yet again as she quickly re-established herself among the amateur elite to win her third national title in 2018.

She made her professional debut in 2019, recording six back-to-back unanimous decision victories to begin her pro career. As Galle continued to fight, both in the ring and for her mother’s spirit, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and she stepped back from boxing to spend additional time with her mother and baby nephew. She returned to the ring in November 2021 with a unanimous decision victory against Jaica Pavilus, shortly before learning her mother had exhausted all treatment options. Galle fought once more in March 2022 before her mother’s passing, winning the Canadian super bantamweight champion title over Tania Walters and delivering the belt to her mother’s hospital bed at home. Her mother passed later that month. In December 2022, Galle overcame a broken hand to finish the year with a TKO win over Luz Elena Gerardo Martinez, then opened 2023 with another dominant decision. In December 2023, Galle earned her first title shot, defeating Niorkis Carreno to earn the then-vacant IBO bantamweight world champion. She most recently defended the title in a rematch against Carreno in December 2024. Outside of training at All Canadian Martial Arts Academy, Galle is an ambassador for Fight To End Cancer, regularly hosting bootcamps to raise funds for cancer research. As a graduate of Ryerson University in early childhood education, Galle enjoys working with youth at her gym and passing on the strength, resilience, and legacy her mother helped shape. Now under the MVP banner, she will look to achieve her next goal of becoming an undisputed champion at 118lbs.

“I’m thrilled to be working with MVP, the most powerful promotional team in women’s boxing,” said Amanda Galle. “MVP is making the biggest moves in the sport right now and I can’t wait to see what they do for me in this next chapter of my career. I am coming for all the belts in the bantamweight division so stay tuned for what’s next for Amanda Galle with the MVP team by my side.”

“Amanda Galle’s accomplishments and resilience in and out of the ring speak for themselves,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “We are proud to welcome her to MVP and continue to strengthen our investment in Canada’s elite boxing talents as Amanda joins Olympian Tamm Thibeault and standout lightweight Lucas Bahdi on our roster. We look forward to empowering Amanda on the next stage of her pro journey in the 118lb division as we continue to elevate women’s boxing globally.”

Galle joins MVP’s elite roster of athletes and up-and-coming talents including international superstar Jake “El Gallo” Paul, boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano, undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner, Boxrec’s #2 greatest pound-for-pound women’s boxer of all time and former UFC 135lb champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm, MVP’s first homegrown champion, the new WBO super middleweight champion Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green, reigning unified bantamweight world champion and Boxrec’s #1 pound-for-pound female boxer Dina Thorslund, IBF and Ring Magazine super middleweight world champion at 168lbs Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall, WBC super lightweight interim world champion at 140lbs Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron. English boxing phenom and unified 122lb super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney, IBF bantamweight world champion at 118lbs Shurretta Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs), Spain’s WBA Interim featherweight world champion at 126lbs Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO), multi-talented megastar Javon “Wanna” Walton, India’s most successful professional boxer Neeraj Goyat, top-ranked lightweight “Prince” Lucas Bahdi, Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado, three-time US national boxing champion and high-fashion model Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro, Puerto Rican National Team star Jan Paul Rivera, 2x Canadian Olympian and amateur world champion Tamm Thibeault, 2x US national amateur champion and rising bantamweight star Alexander “The Alley Cat” Gueche, Nigeria’s 126lb featherweight Elizabeth Oshoba, the multi-talented Somali-British boxer, activist, and high fashion model Ramla Ali, Costa Rica’s 20-year-old undefeated WBC Youth light flyweight world champion Naomy Valle, 15x US national amateur champion Nat “No Love”’ Dove, two-time Brazilian Olympian Keno Marley, undefeated Mexican prospect Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega, welterweight powerhouse Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin, and Puerto Rican Olympian Yankiel “El Doctorcito” Rivera.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @JakePaul, or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions, @JakePaul, and @galleamanda.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

INDIO, California (June 11, 2025) – In a collision course of super bantamweights, The Coachella Valley’s very own Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores (20-1, 16 KOs) and the undefeated Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez (14-0, 8 KOs) will challenge each other in a high-stakes 10-round fight. The main event clash will take place on Thursday, July 24 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and the worldwide broadcast on DAZN will begin at 6 p.m. PT.

“This is my home, my people, and my moment,” said Manuel Flores. “Every round, every punch, every second—I fight for them. July 24th, I’m not just fighting an opponent; I’m defending my honor and representing my roots.”

“I’m excited to headline this card and can’t wait to perform in front of all my Southern California fans on July 24th,” said Jorge Chavez. “Fantasy Springs is close to my hometown of San Diego, so I’m expecting the support to show up on fight night. Manny Flores is a good fighter and this is the type of challenge I have wanted. I know I will rise to occasion and have an incredible performance, because winning this fight will take me to another level. I want to thank my coach Hector, my manager Abraham Perez and my team for believing in me.” 

“At Golden Boy, we’re in the business of building champions,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “It starts with spotting the next big stars and testing them against the best. Flores is riding the momentum of back-to-back knockout victories and Chávez is an undefeated fighter hungry to prove he’s ready for the next level. Golden Boy Fight Night is stacked with must-see talent—this is a night boxing fans won’t want to miss!”

Tickets for Golden Boy Fight Night: Flores vs. Chavez will go on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m. PT, and can be purchased at FantasySpringsResort.com or GoldenBoy.com. 

Media interested in a credential to cover the fight can apply at https://www.goldenboy.com/press-credentials/. Applications are due by Friday, July 18. 

Representing Coachella, CA, Manny Flores is an exciting fighter in the super bantamweight division. After debuting in June 2017, he quickly gained attention for his aggressive style and explosive power, stringing together an impressive winning streak. While he faced a setback in June 2023 with a unanimous decision loss to Walter Santibanes, he’s since bounced back in spectacular fashion, winning five back-to-back fights by knockout. Most recently, he headlined at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, where he delivered a stunning fourth-round knockout against Mexico’s Jorge Leyva, adding to his growing list of highlight-reel finishes. Flores steps back into the ring on July 24 at Fantasy Springs, ready to prove himself against San Diego’s undefeated Jorge Chavez. This matchup between two of Golden Boy’s top rising stars promises fireworks and marks a pivotal moment in both fighters’ careers. Training under the guidance of Joel and Antonio Diaz at Diaz Training Camp in Indio, CA, alongside world-class talent like Israil Madrimov, Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Batyr Akhmedov, “Gucci Manny” is constantly improving. With his momentum and determination, Flores is on track for bigger things in the super bantamweight division.

Representing Tijuana and residing in San Diego, Jorge Chavez (14-0, 8 KO’s) is one of Golden Boy’s most promising prospects. With a 60-7 amateur record, Chavez’s journey to the professional world wasn’t easy. As an immigrant fighter, he didn’t have the same opportunities to travel and build his amateur background as many of his peers, but his talent and determination have carried him through. Known for his boxer-puncher style, Chavez combines solid technical skills with the ability to generate power when needed. Chavez made his professional debut in November 2021, and after impressing in his early bouts, he signed with Golden Boy Promotions in November 2023. Most recently, he showcased his crowd-pleasing style in a high-energy bout against the heavy-hitting Brandon Douglas on the Fundora vs. Badillo undercard at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, CA. The eight-round contest reminded fans why ‘El Niño Dorado’ has become a must-watch every time he fights. Now gearing up for the toughest test of his career, Chavez is set to face the talented Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores in a highly anticipated showdown between two of Golden Boy’s brightest rising stars. The bout will take place as part of Golden Boy Fight Night at Fantasy Springs on July 24. Training out of Santa Ana with coach Hector Lopez, Chavez works alongside top talents like Alexis Rocha, Ronny Rios, and Bryan Lua, constantly sharpening his craft. With his unbeaten record and a promising future, Chavez is rapidly emerging as a fighter to watch in the super bantamweight division.

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NEW YORK CITY (June 11, 2025) – Immediately after last Friday night’s impressive fourth-round stoppage of Ed “Tex” Fountain, Brooklyn’s undefeated Pryce Taylor (8-0, 5 KOs) was called America’s best heavyweight prospect by his promoter, Dmitriy Salita (Salita Promotions).

The 28-year-old Taylor and his manager, New York City-based Attorney Keith Sullivan, agree with Salita.

“They’re (Salita and Sullivan) both right,” Taylor said, “because they’ve seen me fight. Fighting brings the dog out in me. He (Fountain) was a test, real resilient, but like a punching bag that’s ready to fall off the chain. I had to keep hitting him and no way was he thinking about playing it safe. The referee saved his life; he was thinking about not falling down.”

The powerful Taylor entered the ring paying tribute to the late, great George Foreman by wearing a “Big George” T-shirt. Prior to the fight, Taylor noted that he had great success in the pro ranks fighting southpaws like Fountain. Taylor methodically ripped his opponent’s head and body with damaging punches, hurting Fountain in the third round with a straight right-left hook combination, followed by a barrage of shots on the sturdy Fountain who managed to survive the round.

(L-R: Head trainer Benny Roman, Pryce Taylor wearing his George Foreman tribute T-shirt, and manager Keith Sullivan)

Fountain (14-9, 7 KOs), who was the best fighter the 6’ 4”, 280-pound Taylor had fought in the pro ranks, was rocked from another series of violent combinations, when referee Charlie Fitch had seen enough and waved off the fight 36-seconds into the fourth frame.

The fight was a scheduled 6-rounder on the “International Boxing Hall of Fame Night,” presented by Taylor’s promoter Salita Promotions, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

“I was excited to be fighting on a show like that,” Taylor added. “He hit me first in the first round, something I always let my opponents do to test their power, gauge patterns, and figure him out. It’s like in baseball when a batter lets a pitch go by without swinging to see what he has on the mound. Because he’s a southpaw, his right is his jab, and he really wanted to use his left power hook. He had a good poker face, but he couldn’t hide it when I hurt him. He tried not showing he was fazed, keeping himself upright, but he felt my power. I like being accurate, especially throwing power punches. I punished him at the end, throwing a body shot, an uppercut, and then two right hooks.

“I thought George Foreman would have been proud of me and maybe thought he was seeing himself fight when he saw me punch. I put on a show. I’m a combination of Foreman and Muhammad Ali; power punching like Foreman, elusive like Ali with good footwork and light on my toes.

“I’m not sure if this was the best fight of my career, but he was my best opponent and the toughest guy I’ve fought. He came into the ring in good shape and tried to fight. His downfall was Pryce Being Right again. I love throwing my straight right and that keeps opening up my left hook to the body.”

Taylor had a 60-11 amateur record, including a pair of New York Golden Gloves titles, and he was the heavyweight runner-up four times in the prestigious USA Boxing National Championship tournaments.

“Pryce’s TKO win was exactly what I expected – dominant, calculated, and explosive,” Sullivan remarked. “He’s not just another prospect; with continued work, he can be the next great American heavyweight. With every fight, he’s proving that he has the tools, the discipline, and the mindset to be a force within this division. We’re building something special and the world’s about to see it.”

Team Taylor (L-R): Manager Keith Sullivan, undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor, promoter Dmitriy Salita, and head trainer Benny Roman

Salita told Taylor that he would be fighting next in his first scheduled 8-round bout on July 26 in Detroit on a Salita Promotions card headlined by undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) versus Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) at Little Caesars Arena.

Sullivan, a former Deputy Commissioner for the NYS Athletic Commission, also manages 3-time, 2-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (18-5) and Bronx NYPD Officer Nisa Rodriguez (3-1, 1 KO), as well as co-managing world-rated (IBF #3 & WBA #10) welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs), from Limerick, Ireland. Sullivan co-manages Donovan with former world middleweight champion Andy Lee, who is also Donovan’s head trainer.

WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 10, 2025) – The atmosphere was electric yesterday at Empire Harley Davidson in New Rochelle, NY, as Star Boxing hosted a live press conference previewing this Saturday’s highly anticipated fight card, “Prospects Collide,” set for June 14 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains..

The “Prospect Collide” Press Conference event drew media, fans, and fight insiders for a live, no-filter look at the combatants preparing for battle on June 14. The venue, brimming with chrome, leather, and legacy, proved to be a fitting backdrop as rising boxing stars met with press and supporters just days before stepping into the ring.

The card’s featured title fight contestants—Rajon “Picasso” Chance and undefeated Yan Carlos “El Baka” Perez —stood face-to-face in a tense stare-down, previewing their can’t-miss Super Bantamweight NBA Title main event. Popular fan favorites, undefeated Harley Burke, a Yonkers Irish-American and his opponent, Bronx battler and FDNY’s Louis Maietta also faced off. Also in attendance were Dominican sensation Rodrigo Marte, alongside rising New York prospects Austin Cassese and Sharif One.

President & CEO of Star Boxing, Joe DeGuardia, emphasized the spirit of the event and its synergy with the venue:

“We are proud to collaborate with Harley-Davidson, a historic brand that has long represented freedom, strength, independence, and heart. That same spirit is at the core of boxing and what we do at Star Boxing.”

“We’re recreating the old-school magic on June 14,” said DeGuardia. “We’ve got 50/50 matchups like Chance vs. Perez and O’Rourke vs. Sylla, and local battles that make this card unique—Burke vs. Maietta is one of those gritty, Yonkers vs. Bronx, pride-on-the-line clashes you rarely see these days. These are real fights, not padded records, and that’s what boxing needs.”

Press Conference Quotes…

Rajon ‘Picasso’ Chance vs. Yan Carlos ‘El Baka’ Perez:

“This is going to be a great fight, and I’m ready to give you the best version of myself” Yan-Carlos Perez.

“I’m excited for this fight, and I’m very happy to be back under the bright lights. I like the Boxer vs. Puncher theme… there’s only one way to find out who can really punch, so I can’t wait until Saturday Night,” Rajon ‘Picasso’ Chance.

Harley Burke vs. Louis Maietta:

“Irish vs. Italian. Yonkers vs. Bronx. I think the fight sells itself…” Harley Burke.

“Look forward to Saturday! We’ll put on a Hell of a performance,” Lou Maietta.

Rodrigo Marte:

“I’m coming Saturday night for one more victory, and I’m going to get it,” Rodrigo Marte

Austin Cassese:

“This fight is going to end in a finish… Body shot, Knockout… Whatever it is, I’m coming to win,” Austin Cassese

Sharif One (Pro-Debut):

“I’m just ready to put on a show! When I get in that ring… I plan on Stompin’,” Sharif Onè

Kyle Hildebrand, General Manager, Empire Harley-Davidson:

“We’re excited about this partnership, and hoping to build on it for years to come. We’ll be there in full force on Saturday night… Saturday night is going to be a great thing!”

Ryan O’Rourke (Dublin, Ireland), Boubacar Sylla (Cincinnati, Ohio), Austin Spivey (Miami, Florida) and Eduardo Monrreal (El Paso, Texas) are flying into NY later this week and could not appear at the press conference.

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About Empire Harley-Davidson

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

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

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In the first of two featured fights that can now be revealed, two-weight world champion and now heavyweight contender Lawrence Okolie, the WBC Silver champion, will defend his title by taking on the former IBO world cruiserweight champion and WBA world heavyweight title challenger Kevin Lerena from South Africa.

At light heavyweight, the British and Commonwealth champion Lewis Edmondson will go up against a Ukrainian challenge in the undefeated IBF Intercontinental and WBA Continental champion Daniel Lapin, with the two international belts on the line.

Some tickets remain for the Usyk vs Dubois superfight at Wembley Stadium on 19 July and are available from ticketmaster.co.uk and rtticket.com.

Okolie, 21-1 (14 KOs), won the WBO cruiserweight world title in 2021 with a knockout victory over Krzysztof Glowacki and went on to make three successful defences. He then won the WBC bridgerweight world title with a first round KO of Lukasz Rozanski in Poland before making the switch up to heavyweight and winning the WBC Silver title with another first round triumph over Hussein Muhamed in December 2024. At cruiserweight, Okolie was also British, Commonwealth and European champion after featuring at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Lerena, 31-3 (15 KOs), became IBO world cruiserweight champion in 2017 with victory over Youri Kayembre Kalenga and went on to make six successful defences before making the switch to heavyweight and claiming the IBO Intercontinental title by defeating Mariusz Wach.

Now 33, Lerena came very close to becoming the architect of a major upset when he travelled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December 2022 to take on current IBF world champion Daniel Dubois on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s world title defence against Derek Chisora. After losing a decision defeat to Justis Huni, Lerena’s most recent action came against Serhiy Radchenko in Pretoria, where he stopped the Ukrainian in the third round.

Edmondson, 11-0 (3 KOs), became British and Commonwealth champion in his 10th fight when he took a step up in class against former European champion Dan Azeez in London and inflicted an unexpected defeat over 12 rounds in his first title fight. Most recently, the 29-year-old defended his Commonwealth belt against the previously unbeaten Oluwatosin Kejawa and secured victory via a unanimous decision in Bournemouth.

Lapin, 11-0 (4 KOs), is an established member of Team Usyk and the Kyiv southpaw won his maiden title, the IBO Continental, with a defeat of Aro Schwartz in 2023. The 27-year-old added the WBA Continental title the following year with a first round stoppage of Octavio Pudivitr in Riyadh before securing the IBF Intercontinental title in December with a unanimous points victory over Dylan Colin.

Some tickets remain for the Usyk vs Dubois superfight at Wembley Stadium on 19 July and are available from ticketmaster.co.uk and rtticket.com.

It was a night of high-stakes action at the Gran Casino Costa Brava in Lloret de Mar, where Albania’s Xhuljo Vrenozi turned in a poised and dominant performance to defeat Spain’s Joseba Díaz by unanimous decision, capturing the WBA Mediterranean welterweight title.

From the opening bell, Vrenozi (24-6, 5 KOs) took command of the ring. Sharp footwork, fluid combinations, and smart timing allowed him to control the pace and keep Díaz (9-3, 5 KOs) on the back foot. The Spaniard came forward with pressure, but Vrenozi’s clean, calculated movement and accurate punching repeatedly disrupted his rhythm.

The judges’ scorecards told the story: 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94, all in favor of the Albanian technician. Díaz showed grit and determination throughout, but couldn’t find the consistent offense needed to turn the tide.

With this win, Vrenozi reaffirms his status as a serious player on the regional scene. It was a performance that blended ring IQ with discipline — a clear signal that the Albanian veteran still has plenty left in the tank.

The crowd in Lloret de Mar got their money’s worth in a spirited title bout, and Vrenozi walked away not only with the belt, but with renewed momentum in his career.

The Cuadrilátero Gym in Barranquilla played host to an electrifying night of boxing as the WBA Future of Colombian Boxing event brought the heat, showcasing the grit, hunger, and raw talent of Colombia’s rising stars.

In the night’s main event, lightweight contender Miguel Bolaños (9-3-0) stunned the crowd with a commanding performance, handing Orlando Pérez (8-0-0) the first loss of his career. Bolaños dismantled the previously unbeaten Pérez with authority, proving he’s a serious force in the division.

In women’s super bantamweight action, Yeni Arias (1-0-1) emerged victorious over Jessica Racedo (0-5-0) in a hard-fought, high-energy bout. Arias stayed composed under fire, landing the cleaner, more telling shots, and made a strong case for herself as one to watch in the division.

Another standout moment came in the super lightweight ranks, where Deiver Ávila (4-0-0) extended his unbeaten streak with a sharp, calculated win over Santiago Gutiérrez (1-2-0). Ávila’s speed and accuracy were the difference-makers, as he controlled the pace and kept Gutiérrez on the back foot throughout the contest. Gutiérrez showed heart, but couldn’t match Ávila’s output.

Beyond the pro action, the event also featured a spirited amateur exchange between delegations from Magdalena and Atlántico, with young up-and-comers stepping into the ring to gain crucial experience in front of a lively crowd.

The evening stood as a testament to the WBA’s ongoing commitment to boxing development in Colombia—offering rising prospects a real stage to perform and helping lay the foundation for the next generation of talent in the region.

With a stacked card, passionate fans, and a glimpse into the future of Latin American boxing, WBA Future Colombia proved that the sport is alive, growing, and ready to deliver the stars of tomorrow.

WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 10, 2025) – The atmosphere was electric yesterday at Empire Harley Davidson in New Rochelle, NY, as Star Boxing hosted a live press conference previewing this Saturday’s highly anticipated fight card, “Prospects Collide,” set for June 14 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains..

The “Prospect Collide” Press Conference event drew media, fans, and fight insiders for a live, no-filter look at the combatants preparing for battle on June 14. The venue, brimming with chrome, leather, and legacy, proved to be a fitting backdrop as rising boxing stars met with press and supporters just days before stepping into the ring.

The card’s featured title fight contestants—Rajon “Picasso” Chance and undefeated Yan Carlos “El Baka” Perez —stood face-to-face in a tense stare-down, previewing their can’t-miss Super Bantamweight NBA Title main event. Popular fan favorites, undefeated Harley Burke, a Yonkers Irish-American and his opponent, Bronx battler and FDNY’s Louis Maietta also faced off. Also in attendance were Dominican sensation Rodrigo Marte, alongside rising New York prospects Austin Cassese and Sharif One.

President & CEO of Star Boxing, Joe DeGuardia, emphasized the spirit of the event and its synergy with the venue:

“We are proud to collaborate with Harley-Davidson, a historic brand that has long represented freedom, strength, independence, and heart. That same spirit is at the core of boxing and what we do at Star Boxing.”

“We’re recreating the old-school magic on June 14,” said DeGuardia. “We’ve got 50/50 matchups like Chance vs. Perez and O’Rourke vs. Sylla, and local battles that make this card unique—Burke vs. Maietta is one of those gritty, Yonkers vs. Bronx, pride-on-the-line clashes you rarely see these days. These are real fights, not padded records, and that’s what boxing needs.”

Press Conference Quotes…

Rajon ‘Picasso’ Chance vs. Yan Carlos ‘El Baka’ Perez:

“This is going to be a great fight, and I’m ready to give you the best version of myself” Yan-Carlos Perez.

“I’m excited for this fight, and I’m very happy to be back under the bright lights. I like the Boxer vs. Puncher theme… there’s only one way to find out who can really punch, so I can’t wait until Saturday Night,” Rajon ‘Picasso’ Chance.

Harley Burke vs. Louis Maietta:

“Irish vs. Italian. Yonkers vs. Bronx. I think the fight sells itself…” Harley Burke.

“Look forward to Saturday! We’ll put on a Hell of a performance,” Lou Maietta.

Rodrigo Marte:

“I’m coming Saturday night for one more victory, and I’m going to get it,” Rodrigo Marte

Austin Cassese:

“This fight is going to end in a finish… Body shot, Knockout… Whatever it is, I’m coming to win,” Austin Cassese

Sharif One (Pro-Debut):

“I’m just ready to put on a show! When I get in that ring… I plan on Stompin’,” Sharif Onè

Kyle Hildebrand, General Manager, Empire Harley-Davidson:

“We’re excited about this partnership, and hoping to build on it for years to come. We’ll be there in full force on Saturday night… Saturday night is going to be a great thing!”

Ryan O’Rourke (Dublin, Ireland), Boubacar Sylla (Cincinnati, Ohio), Austin Spivey (Miami, Florida) and Eduardo Monrreal (El Paso, Texas) are flying into NY later this week and could not appear at the press conference.

“PROSPECTS COLLIDE”

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER

TICKETS ON SALE

About Empire Harley-Davidson

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

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Las Vegas – UFC^Ò, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced that the 13^th Annual UFC International Fight Week^™ will take place from Wednesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 29, with numerous events taking place throughout Las Vegas, including locations such as T-Mobile Arena, Resorts World Las Vegas, and the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

UFC International Fight Week is highlighted by the prestigious UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and UFC X, the fully interactive, two-day fan experience. The week-long celebration is anchored by the highly anticipated UFC^Ò 317: TOPURIA vs. OLIVEIRA, which takes place on Saturday, June 28, at T-Mobile Arena. Tickets for UFC 317 are available via AXS.

Overview of Events

On Thursday, June 26, UFC hosts the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. Hosted by Jon Anik, the annual ceremony honors contributors and athletes who helped shape UFC and left an indelible mark on the sport of mixed martial arts.

UFC Hall of Fame inductees include former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, former UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes, UFC^® 14 and UFC^® 15 heavyweight tournament winner Mark Kerr, former co-creator of The Ultimate Fighter Craig Piligian, and the UFC 236 interim middleweight championship bout between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum. 

Tickets to the induction ceremony are priced at $25 (not including fees), with all proceeds benefiting the UFC Foundation, UFC’s 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to supporting charitable programs and initiatives throughout the state of Nevada and beyond. Tickets are available via AXS. The ceremony will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS^Ò.

UFC X takes place Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the second floor of the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, one of the premier meeting and conference venues in Las Vegas. Tickets for UFC X start at $30 for one-day access and $50 for two-day access. All children ages 12 and under will receive free entry when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are available via AXS. UFC X is produced by global full-service cultural marketing agency 160over90.

Spanning more than 200,000 square feet, UFC X, the organization’s fully immersive and easily accessible two-day fan experience includes brand and partner activations, live stage programming, autograph sessions, and meet & greets – providing fans with unparalleled access to UFC champions and Hall of Famers, top-ranked contenders, and other UFC personalities.

Fans who attend UFC X will be able to purchase exclusive merchandise at the UFC Store, while also having the opportunity to participate in numerous activities with brand partners such as Meta, ESPN+, Bud Light, Monster, Cuervo, New Amsterdam Vodka, Thorne, Dave & Busters, Total Wireless, Air National Guard, 19 Crimes, Morgan & Morgan, and Wolfpak. 

Athletes confirmed to attend UFC X include Israel Adesanya, Caio Borralho, Michael Chandler, Merab Dvalishvili, Justin Gaethje, Kayla Harrison, Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, Chuck Liddell, Diego Lopes, Brandon Moreno, Amanda Nunes, Paddy Pimblett, Alexander Volkanovski, Weili Zhang, and many more. Athlete appearances are subject to change.

Fans who travel to Las Vegas from around the world for International Fight Week will also be able to enjoy ceremonial weigh-ins, press conferences and other activities of a traditional UFC Fight Week, leading to the schedule’s culminating event, UFC^Ò 317: TOPURIA vs. OLIVEIRA.

In addition, Resorts World Las Vegas, the 3,506-room luxury property and “Official Partner of UFC International Fight Week,” hosts three official parties during the week. On Saturday, June 28, the Official UFC 317 Viewing Party takes place at RedTail at 5 p.m., followed by the Official UFC 317 After Party at Zouk Nightclub, headlined by Nelly, beginning at 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, June 29, the Official UFC Pool Party takes place at AYU Dayclub beginning at 11 a.m.

For more information on all the week’s activities and events, please visit UFCFIGHTWEEK.COM.

Chicago, Illinois (June 10, 2025) – Fireworks are guaranteed when two of the super lightweight division’s most dangerous contenders collide in a high-stakes showdown. Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs), known for his relentless pressure and knockout power, will go toe-to-toe with Chicago’s own Kenneth “Bossman” Sims Jr. (22-2-1, 8 KOs), a slick technician with everything to prove in front of a hometown crowd. The two super lightweights will have nowhere to run, and have been foaming at the mouth to take care of business in the ring. The 12-round main event takes place Saturday, August 2, live worldwide on DAZN from Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago. Presented in association with Cancun Boxing, the event also marks Golden Boy’s electrifying return to the Windy City—more than a decade in the making—and promises a night of action-packed matchups as both fighters battle for a shot at championship glory.

“I feel very happy and motivated to be the main event on August 2nd against Sims Jr., an opponent I had previously scheduled to fight, but due to fate, the fight was postponed,” said Oscar Duarte. “I want to take this opportunity to thank Oscar de la Hoya, Eric Gómez, and the entire Golden Boy team for their trust. We are going all out, going for that win to get closer to a world championship.” 

“This fight is long overdue and I’m ready to put on a show and leave with the victory,” said Kenneth Sims Jr. “I’m fully healthy now and ready to put on a stellar performance for my fans in Chicago. It’s a dream come true to headline in my hometown, the greatest city in the world.”

“There is nowhere to run and hide for Duarte and Sims in this super lightweight fight that has been brewing over the past year,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “With all the animosity between the two, I can assure that fireworks will explode in this summer firecracker!” 

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

The first time Oscar Duarte stepped in a boxing ring was at 11 years old when his friends invited him to spar. Boxing seemed like Duarte’s life calling ever since, as he went on to claim five state championships, five regional championships, four national titles, and a bronze medal as an amateur. Duarte began his professional career in 2013, steadily building a reputation for his power, crisp combinations and ability to apply unwavering pressure on his opponents. Duarte’s name became known when he faced boxing star Ryan Garcia in Houston, TX in December 2023. Although coming up short against the hard-hitting Garcia, Duarte focuses on growth and his willingness to challenge himself against the best fighters in the division to demonstrate his determination to reach the highest levels of boxing. Under the tutelage of trainer Robert Garcia, Duarte made an impressive comeback, being the first fighter to ever stop former world champion Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz in April 2024. We then saw him against former stablemate Batyr Akhmedov in an all-action super lightweight battle in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he secured a unanimous decision victory. Most recently, Duarte returned to the ring to take on the hard-hitting Miguel Madueño, in an all-Mexican, crowd-pleasing brawl at the Honda Center in February 2025. In that bout, Duarte became the first fighter to stop Madueño, securing a seventh-round knockout and taking the WBA Continental Americas super lightweight title back to Parral, Chihuahua. Duarte returns to the ring in Chicago to face hometown contender Kenneth Sims Jr. (22-2-1, 8 KOs). Originally scheduled for November 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the bout was postponed due to Sims Jr.’s knee injury during training camp. Now, as the WBA’s No. 4 and No. 5 contenders, they’re set to deliver a must-watch clash of boxing finesse versus persistent pressure — a true showdown between Chihuahua and Chicago. As Duarte continues to rise through the super lightweight rankings, he has his sights set on world title opportunities. His hunger for success, combined with his natural, relentless firepower, makes him one of the sport’s most exciting contenders in the super lightweight division.

An amateur standout, former Team USA member and ranked in the top ten by the WBA and IBF, Kenneth Sims Jr. (22-2-1, 8 KOs) is seeking to make a statement for the super lightweight division. Enticed by winning, he built an extensive amateur career that saw him become a nine-time national champion and make an appearance in the 2012 Olympic Trials where he lost a one-point decision to eventual Olympian and future world champion Jose Ramirez. He later continued to win the 2013 U.S. National Championships to earn a spot on the USA Boxing National Team. Sims Jr. was soon traveling the world with his teammates, visiting locations such as Ukraine, Ireland, Chile and Puerto Rico, culminating with an appearance in the 2013 World Championships in Kazakhstan. Sims Jr. decided to go professional in March 2014 and quickly amassed a winning streak. With only two losses and a draw as blemishes on his record, he rebuilt himself to be one of the toughest super lightweights in the division. His breakout performance was an upset win against previously undefeated prospect Elvis Rodriguez on May 22, 2021. Since then, he has added six more victories to his resume, launching him to the top of the rankings. The ‘Bossman’ made his mark once again on the Duarte vs. Madueño undercard at the Honda Center on Feb. 15, 2025, claiming a unanimous decision victory in an action-packed, crowd-pleasing fight that further cemented his place in the boxing world. Now ranked No. 4 by the WBA, Kenneth Sims Jr. is set to face Chihuahua’s Oscar Duarte in a highly anticipated bout that fans have been waiting for. The two were originally scheduled to fight in November 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but Sims Jr. was forced to withdraw due to a knee injury sustained during training camp. After exchanging intense words on social media and during a shared presser earlier in February, fight fans can expect fireworks as a slick boxer goes head-to-head with a relentless pressure fighter — a true war between Chicago and Chihuahua.

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Duarte vs. Sims Jr. is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Cancun Boxing. The event will be available worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, both live and on demand. 

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 #GarciaDuarte

HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, today confirmed the blockbuster Riyadh Season showdown between pound-for-pound great Saul “Canelo” Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) and undefeated superstar Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) will take place in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 13.

Alalshikh and his Riyadh Season team will collaborate with Dana White and Sela to promote this highly anticipated contest for the unified Super Middleweight championship with Netflix streaming live globally to its 300+ million subscribers at no additional cost.

Ahead of this epic Saturday fight night, Canelo and Crawford will stage a three-city international press tour, kicking off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, June 20 before heading to the United States for stops in New York at Fanatics Fest on Sunday, June 22 and in Las Vegas on Friday, June 27. Full details below.

HE Turki Alalshikh said: “On September 13, Canelo and Crawford, two legends of boxing, will finally compete against each other in the fight of the century. Alongside Dana White and Sela, we will deliver something truly incredible in Las Vegas for fans around the world to enjoy through Netflix.”

Dana White said: “Turki wants to make the biggest fights that the fans want to see in boxing and this is right up my alley. Are you kidding me that the first boxing fight I’m going to get to promote is Canelo vs. Crawford? It’s literally a once in a lifetime fight. Live on Saturday, September 13, streaming globally on Netflix, two of the GREATEST boxers in the sport will meet in a historic fight from Las Vegas.”

Canelo Alvarez said: “I’m super happy to be making history again and this time on a Riyadh Season Card that will be broadcast on Netflix. On September 13, I’m ready to show once again that I am the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.”

Terence Crawford said: “My perfect record speaks for itself. I am the best fighter in the world and no matter the opponent or weight class, I have always come out on top. On September 13, my hand will be raised once again as the world watches greatness.”

Press Tour Full Details:
Friday, June 20 – Riyadh
Blvd City, Baker Alshidy Theatre

Sunday, June 22 – New York (Fanatics Fest NYC)
Jacob Javits Convention Center – 429 11^th Ave.

Friday, June 27 – Las Vegas
T-Mobile Arena – 3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Members of the media can apply to attend here.

About Riyadh Season
Saudi Arabia’s capital embraces one of the world’s biggest entertainment events every year during winter. Since the launch of Riyadh Season in 2019, the festival has welcomed visitors from all over the world to experience thousands of concerts, sporting activities, and other unique cultural events. Most recently, Riyadh Season 2024 reached a major milestone after the number of visitors for the year exceeded 20 million for the first time.

September’s Las Vegas fight night follows on from a host of memorable boxing showdowns from Riyadh Season including the first undisputed heavyweight title fight of the 21^st Century between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, two undisputed light heavyweight title clashes between Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol, Canelo Alvarez making his Riyadh debut to reclaim the undisputed super-middleweight championship crown against William Scull, Terence Crawford becoming a four-division champion by defeating Israil Madrimov in Los Angeles and Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois in front of a record crowd at London’s Wembley Stadium.

About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Los Angeles, CA (June 9, 2025) Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions hosted Media Workouts on Saturday at the famed Wild Card Boxing Gym in Los Angeles. The Media Workouts included super welterweight headliners; The Fastest Rising Sar in Boxing, ‘King’ Callum Walsh and veteran contender Elias ‘The Latin Kid’ Espadas along with additional world class fighters appearing on the can’t miss Hollywood Fight Nights event, Saturday, June 21 event at the beautiful Chumash Resort Casino and broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports.

Below are quotes from the participants;

‘King’ Callum Walsh

“I know how good Espadas is, I watched his last fight (MD-10) against Sadriddin Akhmedov  (15-0, 13 KOs) who was a Kazakh Amateur National Champion and an undefeated professional. He’s got a very good trainer in Manny Robles so I know he will be prepared. This is a tough fight and that’s what I want. I’m getting better with every fight and I want to prove how good I am.”

“Freddie (Roach) and I have been training hard for this fight and I’ll be ready for victory on June 21.”

“I’ve heard a lot of talk about future fights but right now I’m solely focused on Espadas, I need to beat him to take the next steps in my career.”

Elias Espadas

“I feel that I beat Akhmedov and should have gotten the decision. On June 21, I’m going to beat another undefeated fighter, Callum Walsh. I’m building on the momentum of my last fight. Coach Manny and I are putting together a great game plan for victory.”

‘Sugar’ Cain Sandoval

‘I’ve been putting in the work and I’ll be ready for another great performance on June 21. I want to stay busy this year and continue learning under Coach Freddie.”

Umar Dzambekov

“Roamer Angulo is a very good fighter with a lot of experience fighting numerous world champions and top contenders. However, I feel full of confidence after my last fight ending in a first-round knockout and look forward to being victorious.”

Daniel ‘Chucky’ Barrera

“This is my fifth time fighting at Chumash and it really feels like home with my growing number of supporters in attendance. I wasn’t pleased with my last performance and I know how tough Basilio Franco is, so I’ve been putting in the work to be victorious.”

Gor Yeritsyan

“I’ve stopped my last two opponents and look for another early finish against Vernon Brown at Chumash on June 21.”

Tom Loeffler

“The fighters are all in tremendous shape and from our headliner between Callum Walsh and Elias Espadas throughout the entire card we’ve put together explosive matchups for the fans at

Chumash Casino Resort on Saturday, June 21 and those watching on UFC Fight Pass.”

“We’re also very grateful for the terrific support from the media at our training days and our Hollywood Fight Night events.”

Limited tickets remain priced at $105, $85, $75, $65 and $55 for Hollywood Fight Nights can be purchased online at www.ChumashCasino.com. The Chumash Casino Resort venue is located at 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.

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Hollywood Fight Nights is headlined by The Fastest Rising Star in Boxing, ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (13-0, 11 KOs), of Cork, Ireland making his long-awaited return to Southern California against long-standing contender Elias ‘The Latin Kid’ Espadas, (23-6-1, 16 KOs), of Yucatan, Mexico in a scheduled ten rounder. Walsh will be making the fourth defense of his WBC Continental Americas Title, he is currently ranked #4 by the WBC and #5 by the IBF.

Co-headlining in a ten-round junior welterweight clash of undefeated hard-hitting contenders, ‘Sugar’ Cain Sandoval, (15-0, 13 KOs), of Sacramento, CA will face an opponent to be announced.

The 22-year-old Sandoval, trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach, kicked off his 2025 campaign with a fourth-round knockout of Mark Bernaldez on February 21, 2025 at Chumash Casino Resort.

Light heavyweight powerhouse Umar Dzambekov, (11-0, 8 KOs), of Los Angeles, CA by way of Austria faces off against heavy-handed, two-time world title challenger Roamer Alexis Angulo,

(28-3, 23 KOs), of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The southpaw Dzambekov stunned the Commerce Casino Events Center crowd with a first-round knockout of Sonny McEwen (11-1), on April 19, 2025. Roamer enters the battle following a shutout ten-round decision over Oscar Riojas on March 1, 2024. The perennial contender has challenged for world titles against champions Gilberto Ramirez and David Benavidez in addition to a ten-round, fierce clash with world ranked Edgar Berlanga. Top victories on his ledger have come against undefeated contenders Anthony Sims Jr. and Reinaldo Gonzalez.

Highly touted female star, ‘Right Hook’ Roxy Verduzco, (4-0, 1 KO), of Los Angeles, CA fights in her first eight rounder against battle-tested featherweight Celene Roman, (6-3-1), of Ontario, CA. The 23-year-old Verduzco, an acclaimed amateur with 21 national titles, pitched a six-round shutout over Jessica Maltez on April 19, 2025. Roman was victorious over undefeated Amanda DeRosa on February 28, 2025.

Fast rising super flyweight, Daniel ‘Chucky’ Barrera, (8-1-1, 4 KOs), of Eastvale, CA hits the ring against southpaw Basilio ‘El Zurdito’ Franco, (10-3, 8 KOs), of Los Angeles, CA in a scheduled eight rounder. The popular, all-action Barrera seeks a return to the win column following a hotly contested majority draw with Christopher Rios on February 21, 2025 at Chumash Casino Resort. This will be the 23-year-old’s fifth fight at the famed venue. Franco enters the ring on a four-fight knockout streak, most recently stopping Julio Morales Jacobo on December 15, 2024.

Rounding out the card, welterweight contender Gor Yeritsyan, (20-1-0, 16 KOs), of Los Angeles by way of Armenia, will face Vernon Brown, (13-2-1, 9 KOs), of Chicago, IL  in a scheduled eight rounder. The powerful Yeritsyan has knocked out his last two opponents; Luis Hernandez Ramos (KO-2) on February 21, 2025 and Jonathan Romero (KO-5) on October 26, 2024.

The Hollywood Fight Nights event is part of a Back-to-Back Combat Sports Weekend on UFC Fight Pass at the Chumash Casino Resort with Uriah Faber’s A-1 MMA hosting an event on Friday, June 20.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (June 9, 2025) – Kansas boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (7-0, 6 KOs) started his pro career a year ago on Father’s Day Weekend in Portland, Maine, and he returns there this Saturday night for his third fight in The Forest City.

Despite the Cross Insurance Arena being more than 1,500 miles from his home in Olathe, Kansas, the 19-year-old Romero feels that Portland has become his second home, where he kick-started his pro career, and has developed a surprisingly growing fan base.

Romero stopped Jonathan Gary (2-1) on June 15, 2024, in the second round at Cross Insurance Arena. Last October, Romero defeated Orlando Salgado (3-5) in Portland by way of a third-round technical knockout at the Exposition Building.

This Saturday the gifted super middleweight prospect faces “The Conqueror” Nafys Anas Garner (4-2, 3 KOs), fighting out of Sacramento (CA), in a scheduled 6-round bout at Cross Insurance Arena.

“I’m more motivated than ever and couldn’t be happier to see the plan unfolding like we talked about a couple of years ago with Coach John (Brown, manager/head trainer), Uncle Al (Valenti, advisor), my father (Salvatore Romero, assistant trainer) and Sergio (Flores, assistant trainer).

“I’m ready and excited to be fighting again in Portland. I would love to bring a world title fight to Portland, where people appreciate good boxing. Traveling to fight is something I’m used to from my amateur days. Portland is like my second home because I’ve been treated so well there by everyone. I have big respect for Bobby Russo (promoter). He’s an amazing guy who has shown me respect from the start. He gave me my Golden Boy (Most Outstanding Boxer Award, Russo is President of the National Golden Gloves), when I won my division at the (2024) National Golden Gloves.”

(L-R) – Bobby Russo & Marco Romero

“Marco is excited to be fighting again in his adoptive city of Portland, which has the best fight fans in America,” Brown remarked. “He’s hoping to display the talents that will eventually lead him to a world title. Marco’s been lucky to fight every two months all over America, which is helping him build a national fan base.”

Hull, England – (June 9, 2025) – The historic city of Hull will play host to the highly-anticipated European Light-Heavyweight Championship clash between Shakan Pitters and Brad Rea on Saturday, June 28th, it was announced today by GBM Sports.

Their bout headlines a five-fight main card topping the GBM: Pitters vs Rea bill, which is also slated to feature Hughie Fury, Shakiel Thompson, Sean McComb and the hard-hitting young Dutch prospect Gradus Kraus. The full fight card will be confirmed this week.

Hull’s Connexin Live Arena replaces the previously scheduled June 28th venue of Pearse Stadium in Galway, Ireland. 

“I’m really looking forward to this European light-heavyweight title clash between Shakan Pitters and Brad Rea. These are two very hungry fighters who both know that winning this title is the key to securing big future opportunities and making a name at world level. This will be a hell of contest, with both boxers leaving everything in the ring,” said Izzy Asif, GBM Sports CEO.

“We were looking forward to making our first visit to Ireland but due to circumstances beyond our control this event will now take place in the UK with a new main event. GBM thanks the thousands of fans who bought tickets for Galway and we look forward to visiting the Emerald Isle in the future. In the meantime, they can return all tickets to their point of sale for a full refund.

Tickets for GBM: Pitters vs Rea go on sale this week. A full fight card will be announced in the coming days. Fans are invited to follow GBM’s official social media accounts for breaking news and live updates.