ATLANTIC CITY, NJ–In round four, Marcos dropped Flemmings with a perfect straight left down the pike. In round five, Flemmings got some gat back as he rocked Marcos with left hand that Marcos stumbled across the ring and a right hand put him down.

Heidan Martinez Morillo went the distance for the first time and pounded out a 10-round unanimous decision over Daiyaan Butt in a super lightweight contest.

Morillo of Sando Domingo, DR won by scores of 100-90 twice and 99-091 and is now 18-0. Butt of Philadelphia is 20-4.

Arjan Iseni won a six-round unanimous decision over Chrstian Figueroa in a light heavyweight bout.

Iseni of Staten Island, NY won by scores of 60-54 and 59-55 twice and is now 6-0. Figueroa of Galloway, NJ is 2-1.

Michael Harris win a foour-round majority decision over La’Vay Lawrence in a duper lightweight bout.

Scores were 39-37-38 twice and 38-38 for Harris of Trenton, NJ who is now 5-0. Lawrence of Washington, DC is 4-3.

Muadh Abdus-Salaam won a four-round majority decision over Benji Gomez in a welterweight bout.

Salaam of Newark won by scores of 40-36 twice and 38-38 and is now 3-0. Gomez of Oxnard, CA is 1-9.

Norman Neely stopped Gabriel Garcia Perez in round two of their six-round heavyweight bout.

Neely landed a hard flurry of head shots that wobbled the 342-pound Perez and the fight was stopped at 2:13.h

Neely of Paterson, NJ is 17-1 with 12 knockouts. Perez of San Ysidro, CA is 805.

NEWARK, NJ–Hebert Conceicao won a 10-round unanimous decision over Johan Gonzalez at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

In round two, Gonzalez dropped Conceicao with a right hand to the head in the corner. Conceicao boxed decently for the rest of the fight eeking out close rounds.

Conceicao landed 34 of 579 punches. Gonzalez was 113 of 565.

Conceicao of Salvador, BRA won by scores of 96-93 twice and 95-94 and is now 11-0. Gonzalez of Las Vegas is 35-6.

Veron Decisions Garcia

Francisco Veron won a 10-round unanimous decision over Raul Garcia in a junior middleweight fight.

Veron of Argentina won by scores of 97-93, 98-92 twice fand is now 17-1-1. Garcia of the Dominican Republic is 15-3-1.

Foster and Ortiz Fight to No-Contest

William Foster III and Joshafat Ortiz fought to a no-contest after three rounds due to an accidental headbutt.

In round two, Ortiz was cut around the left eye from a headbutt. Foster was cut around the right eye as well. After round three, Foster was deemed unable to continue.

Foster of New Haven, CT is 19-3. Ortiz of Reading, PA is 1302.

Chance Defeats Munoz By Split Decision

Emmanuel Chance and Angel Munoz waged a six-round war in their bantamweight contest with Chance eeking out the split decision.

In round two, Chance dropped Munoz with a perfect counter left. That seemed to spark Munoz as he had a very solid second half of the fight was he landed some good combinations of his own.

Scores were 58-56 for Munoz, and 57-56 for Chance twice.

Chance of East Orange, NJ is 4-0. Munoz of Baldwin Park, CA is 3-3.

Gainous Stops Ibarra in 2

Erick Kedar Gainous stopped Alejandro Ibarra in round two of their six-round super middleweight bout.

In round one, Gainous battered Ibarra to the point where a cut opened up around the left eye of Ibarra. Gainous rocked Ibarra in the second round with a right and wobbled Ibarra into the ropes. Gainous then landed a big right to a prone Ibarra and the fight was over at 2:48.

Gainous of Denver is 9-0 with six knockouts. Ibarra of Denver is 8-4.

Colon Stops Morales in 1

Keith Colon remained undefeated with a first round stoppage of Luis Almendarez Morales in a eight-round featherweight bout.

In the opening round, Colon dropped Morales with a hard three punch combination to the head and the fight was stopped at 2:38.

Colon of Newark is 10-0 with 10 knockouts. Morales of Tijuana, MEX is 8-5-1.

Elijah Gonzalez stopped Danny Murray in the fourth and final round of their super lightweight bout.

In round three, Gonzalez dropped Murray with a left hook to the side of the head. In the same round, Murray started to bleed around the left eye. In round four. Gonzalez dropped Murray with a right uppercut and the fight was over at 1:06.

Gonzalez of Brooklyn is 4-0 with three knockouts. Murray of Lanoka harbor, NJ is 8-11.

Offacio Falcon and Tackie Annan fought to a no-contest due to an accidental low blow in round two of a eight-round lightweight bout

In round two Falcon dropped Annan with a right. Seconds later, Falcon landed what looked like a right to the body that put Annan down. Annan was on the canvas when the fight was waved off at 2:24.

Falcon of Bronx, NY is 14-0. Annan of Accra, GHA is 20-13.

Alex Dejesus and Gregory Lee fought to a majority draw in a four-round super lightweight bout.

Scores were 39-37 for DeJesus and 38-38 twice.

DeJesus of the Bronx is now 2-0-1. Lee of Orangeville, SC is 0-3-1.

Osleys Iglesias won the IBF Super Middleweight title with a stoppage over Pavel Silyagin at Casino Montreal in Montreal, Canada.

Iglesias dominated the action from the outset. He was very consistent on putting leather on the face and boy of Silyagin. In round one, Silyagin began to swell around his left eye. Iglesias continued to breakdown Silyagin until his corner had enough and pulled the plug on the fight following the eighth frame.

Iglesias 167.5 lbs of Berlin, GER is 15-0 with 14 knockouts, Silyagin, 167 lbs of Russia is 16-1-1.

Biyarslanov Stops Espinosa in 7

Arthur Biyarslanov stopped Jimeer Espinosa in round seven of their scheduled 10-round junior welterweight bout.

In round three, Biyarslanov dropped Espinosa with a straight left. Later in the round, Biyarslanov sent Espinosa down again with another left to the head. In the opening seconds of round four, Biyarslanov landed a straight left that grazed the top of the head that out Espinoza on a knee.

In round seven, Biyarslanov stepped on the gas as he landed a straight left that sent Espinosa in the corner. That was followed by a small flurry of punches and the bout was stopped at 1:31.

Biyarslanov, 139.4 lbs of Toronto is now 21-0 with 17 knockouts. Espinosa, 139.4 lbs of Mexico City is 17-3-1.

Luis Santana remained undefeated with a 10-round split decision over Chann Thonson in a lightweight bout,

In round four, Thonson landed a counter right that put Santana on the canvas.

Santana won two cards by tallies of 95-94 twice and is now 16-0. Thonson took a card 96-93.

Santana, 135.9 lbs of Montreal is 16-0. Thonson, 134.1 lbs of Quebec, CAN is 18-2.

Recent world title challenger Leila Beaudoin won a 10-round unanimous decision over Victoria Bustos in a junior lightweight bout.

Beaudoin, 131.7 lbs of Quebec, CAN won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 14-2. Bustosm 130.1 lbs of Rosario, ARG is 26-11.

Alexandre Gaumont survived a final round knockdown and held on to win a 10-round unanimous decision over Luka Lozo in a middleweight bout.

In round 10, Lozo landed a hard right that put Gaumont on the canvas.

Gaumont, 159.7 lbs of Buckingham, QUE, CAN won by scores of 97-92, 96-93 and 95-94 and is now 14-1. Lozo, 159.2 lbs of Split, CRO is 16-7.

Erik Israyelyan stopped Franco Filgueira after round four of their six-round junior lightweight bout.

Israyelyan dominated and the fight was stopped in the corner after round four.

Israyelyan, 131.5 lbs of Armenia is now 5-0 with three knockouts. Filguieira, 130.7 lbs of Chile is now 5-2.

LONDON, UK –  April 9, 2026  –?Today, international heavyweight World Champion Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) and knockout artist Arslanbek Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs) came toe to toe at the final press conference in advance of their highly anticipated showdown streaming live on Netflix on Saturday, April 11.

Fighters across the main and preliminary cards participated in the press conference, including British welterweight Conor “The Destroyer” Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) who will take on Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (30-3, 24 KOs) in the co-main event. Additional fighters in attendance included Jeamie Tshikeva (9-2, 5 KOs), Richard “The Midnight Train” Riakporhe (19-1, 15 KOs), Frazer Clarke (9-2, 7 KOs), Justis Huni (12-1, 7KOs), Pawel August (17-0, 7 KOs), Simon Zachenhuber (28-0, 17 KOs), Breyon “Grind Time” Gorham (20-0, 16 KOs), Eduardo Costa (12-5, 5 KOs), Mikie “The Omen” Tallon (11-0, 2 KOs), Leonardo Blanc (0-1, 0 KOs), Felix Cash (16-0, 10 KOs, Liam O’Hare (13-2, 4 KOs), Hector Lozano (3-7-1), Sultan Almohammed (2-0, 1 KO), Elliot Whale (13-0, 8 KOs, and Tom Hill (12-3, 3 KOs). 

The event was punctuated by a series of candid, emotionally charged exchanges, from Conor Benn openly reflecting on his maturity, faith and violent welterweight intentions against former two?time world champion Regis Prograis, to Tyson Fury vowing a destructive return after 16 months out of the ring against fearsome knockout artist Arslanbek Makhmudov, while heavyweight contenders Frazer Clarke, Justis Huni, Jeamie Tshikeva and Richard Riakporhe all promised to steal the show on a historic Ring Magazine card streaming live on Netflix.

Hosted by Josh Denzel, the fighters had plenty to say at the press conference about their upcoming matchups. See quotes below and view the full press conference on Netflix Sports YouTube and The Ring’s YouTube.

TYSON FURY QUOTES

On returning to the ring after 16 months and deciding to come back: When I walk away every time from boxing, I have zero intentions of returning. However, after a few months, I’m bored of the normal life – dropping the kids off at school, taking the dog for a walk, that sort of stuff – and I miss the game. I miss the boxing. I miss the press conferences. I miss everything that comes with the big fights.

On being the hunter again in the heavyweight division: For the first time in forever, I’m the hunter. I’m not the hunted. And we all know that when I’ve always been the hunter in the past, I’ve always fucked people up. I feel actually sorry for Arslanbek Makhmudov because he’s got to face me – an injury?free Tyson Fury and on good form. I’ve had good preparation and I’m going to make an example of him.

On what he plans to do to Arslanbek Makhmudov on fight night: I’m going to lay him unconscious on Saturday night at Tottenham. I’ll be like the game cock on top of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and he’ll be like the knocked?out man, spark out on the floor on the canvas looking up thinking, “What the fuck just happened there?” But it’s no shame, because like he said, he’s fighting the great Tyson Fury. And not only will I do it to him, I’ll do it to all of them as well, like I’ve done many times in the past before.

On what version of Tyson Fury fans will see on April 11: Speedy, skillful, handsome and destructive – 100%. The one thing about me is I’ve never lost my speed or my reactions. I can put my hands down, let a heavyweight try and punch me in the face, and get out of the way of 99% of them. 

ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV QUOTES

On headlining a Ring Magazine card on Netflix against Tyson Fury: To be honest, very excited. Really excited to be in this kind of event, in this big show with these big names. I’m very happy and can’t wait for Saturday night.

On the pressure of the biggest stage of his career so far:  I don’t have nothing pressure because God prepared me for this moment all my life……And I believe this is my time. It’s my hunting. That’s it.

On what fans should expect from him against Tyson Fury: We are going to give the fans exactly what they deserve – a good fight. I think both styles are a good mix for fans. Let’s believe in some action. Two big guys go in the ring to kill each other. Just one game plan: to land a lot of punches and don’t receive punching for myself. That’s it. Very simple.

On whether he believes he can be the first man to stop Tyson Fury: Tyson Fury is a great boxer. In boxing we have rules – you have to go for count, you have to go for good boxing. This is what I want to do: to box good. This is my goal. What’s going to happen, we don’t know. We’ll know Saturday night. 

CONOR BENN QUOTES

On evolving after the first Eubank loss and what fans will see on Saturday: I had to grow. I had to become a better fighter to beat Eubank and not fight the same kind of fight. And that’s what I’d done. As for this fight, you’re going to get the old welterweight Benn back.

On returning to his natural welterweight and feeling dangerous again: It’s the weight I’ve been most dangerous at my whole career…..it’s now time for me to come back down to my natural weight. People say I can’t do it – I’ve done it – and get that world title and solidify my legacy. But ultimately, Regis is my world title shot. He is in the way of my world title. It was the first name that was mentioned to me and it was straight away, “Yeah, of course, no problem. When? Six weeks? No problem. I’ll be ready.”

On going four years without a knockout and what that means here: In the nicest possible way, I’m extremely violent and dangerous. But ultimately, for me, you’ve got to remember: I’ve been competing at a weight that’s not my weight for the past two, three years. Fighting at 154, fighting at 160 – it’s not my weight. These are big guys that I’ve been mixing it with. So for me to fight somebody my own size for a change, it’s exciting. I know the weight I’m most dangerous.

REGIS PROGRAIS QUOTES

On moving up in weight to face Conor Benn at 150 lbs: My plan was to go up anyway. So when they called me about it, I was just like, “Yeah, of course. Let’s do it.”

On fighting again in the UK and the British boxing fans: The British fans are great, bro. I don’t have no problem fighting in front of the British fans because they love boxing. I mean, it’s not my country, it’s not my home, but at the same time, they embrace boxing just like they love us. So I’m cool with it.

On what a win over Benn on this Netflix stage would mean: After this, I mean, I feel like it’ll be whatever I want. I can say whatever I want. I can call anybody who I want and tell them what I want. After a fight like this, people won’t have to come to me with opportunities – I’ll come to them, and that’s how it’ll be.

JEAMIE TSHIKEVA QUOTES

On his physical advantages and Richard adapting to full heavyweight: In a way Richard’s got to get used to the weight too. Obviously, it’s only been a year since he’s been, I think, sitting at a heavyweight weight and he’s got to get used to fighting at that weight. Look, we’re doing 12 rounds. We’re going to wait and see on Saturday how it goes, to be honest.

RICHARD RIAKPORHE QUOTES

On the opportunity of fighting for the British title on Netflix: I think it’s just a major opportunity. I think this will be the first ever highest?televised British title fight in the history of boxing, and I’m happy that I get to be a part of that. We’ve got some champs over there, some legends – Lennox Lewis, David Haye – they all won this title. And I think now I think about legacy. 

FRAZER CLARKE QUOTES

On his intentions for the fight: For any of you guys that think I’m just turning up here to take part, you’re absolutely crazy. You obviously don’t know me well enough. That’s never been in my DNA. There’s never been a fight where I don’t leave every ounce of myself in that ring. This is not about going in there and just surviving. I’m coming here to win and to win well. 

JUSTIS HUNI QUOTES

On knowing Frazer from the amateurs and what he brings: I always felt like we were going to meet at some point in our career, and yeah, now’s the time. Just my boxing ability and movement, speed. I think when I put it all together, it’s going to be a tough challenge for him.

About Ring Magazine: 

Since its acquisition by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh in November 2024, The Ring has entered a new era, reinforcing its status as boxing’s most legendary and authoritative voice. The magazine has showcased many of the sport’s biggest fights and most iconic

moments, most recently Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez at a sold out Madison Square Garden, British boxing’s most talked about match-up between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, as well as the legacy-defining showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in Las Vegas, often described as “the fight of the century.” The Ring delivers world-class global coverage with unrivaled access to boxing’s top stars. Building on its rich heritage, the magazine continues to document the sport at the highest level whilst shaping the present and preserving the legacy of boxing. 

About Netflix: 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and live programming 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. 

Hebert Conceicao Sousa 163.5 lbs. vs. Johan Gonzalez 163.5 lbs. 

Francisco Daniel Veron 153.5 lbs. vs. Raul Garcia 153.5 lbs.

William Foster III 130 lbs. vs. Joshafat Ortiz 130 lbs.

Gabriel Gerena 142.5 lbs. vs. Rani Jalomo 139 lbs.

Emmanuel Chance 118.5 lbs. vs. Angel Munoz 118 lbs.

Venue: Prudential Center in Brick City (Newark, New Jersey)

TV: ProBoxTV 8:00 pm EST

Promoters: Promoters: Thomas LaManna (Rising Star Promotions) and Garry Jonas (Pro Box Promotions)

Matchmakers: Ramiro Hernandez, Daniel Rubin

Tickets: On sale now at Ticketmaster.com and prucenter.com.

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ABOUT RISING STAR PROMOTIONS

Founded in 2015, Rising Star Promotions is a professional boxing promotion dedicated to developing fighters through consistent activity, smart matchmaking, and long-term career growth. Based in the Tri-State area, Rising Star has built a reputation for providing competitive opportunities and high-quality events while helping athletes progress from prospects to contenders. As the promotion enters its second decade, Rising Star Promotions continues to expand its footprint with plans for events across

new markets and platforms

TNT Sports and DAZN today announced a groundbreaking new partnership that will bring some of the biggest fights in boxing live to TNT Sports and DAZN platforms in the United States, creating a new series of premium events and expanding access for fans nationwide.

The collaboration will feature monthly major boxing events branded The Fight and promoted in partnership with the leading sports entertainment platform, DAZN, and its roster of premier boxing promoters, including Top Rank, Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, and Queensberry Promotions, among others. The first event is scheduled for Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026, and will launch a showcase of elite boxing across TNT Sports and DAZN platforms. Details on participating fighters, venues, and broadcast schedules will be announced at a later date.

“DAZN has earned a strong reputation within the boxing community, and this will allow TNT Sports to be a player in this growing sport — expanding the reach of these events and the moments surrounding them – to an even broader audience,” said Luis Silberwasser, Chairman & CEO, TNT Sports. “This builds on a successful production and commercial partnership with DAZN to showcase the FIFA Club World Cup last Summer and further expands TNT Sports’ portfolio of year-round premium sports content.”

Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, said: “DAZN’s partnership with TNT Sports is an important new chapter for boxing in the U.S. By bringing together two leaders in sports media and collaborating with the world’s top promoters, The Fight will deliver unprecedented access to major fight nights to boxing fans nationwide. This collaboration creates attractive commercial opportunities. It reflects our innovative approach to distribution and our shared ambition to grow the sport by making the biggest events in boxing more accessible than ever before.”

Under the agreement, select fight nights will be presented across TNT Sports’ U.S. networks and streamed globally on DAZN, bringing marquee matchups and championship bouts to a broad national audience. The partnership reflects DAZN’s long-standing, open-door approach to distribution and shared vision with TNT Sports to bring championship boxing to a broader audience in the US. TNT Sports and DAZN will enhance the fan experience with expansive, co-produced studio programming and a deep commentating roster that will elevate the events for fans.

TNT Sports’ networks and platforms, including Bleacher Report and House of Highlights, will produce and deliver additional content and original programming that brings fight fans closer to the action and drama of boxing. truTV will also serve as a meaningful platform for robust boxing content, airing additional live and shoulder programming to further elevate fight nights, including event weigh-ins, press conferences, features and original content, and more.

Along with creating memorable moments for fans with each fight night, TNT Sports and DAZN will collaborate on cross-promotion, marketing, and advertising sales. Leveraging their collective reach and innovation, these two industry leaders will create a seamless, multi-platform experience that delivers maximum value for brand partners. TNT Sports and DAZN teams will work together across The Fight, pay-per-view events, and subscription programming, creating a more streamlined way for brands to invest in boxing and activate across a broad, unified rights portfolio.

Through its partnerships with many of the sport’s top promoters, DAZN has established itself as a global destination for boxing. These promotions deliver a year-round slate of high-profile fight nights featuring many of boxing’s biggest stars and rising contenders. With this new union, these relationships — marquee, cross-promotional fights — will be accessible to more viewers than ever before.

TNT Sports and DAZN previously collaborated on a successful multi-faceted partnership across the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which delivered breakthrough results for advertising partners and a premium experience for fans around the inaugural edition of the expanded event. This new agreement applies exclusively to the United States and represents a new collaboration between two leaders in sports media committed to delivering premium live sports experiences to fans wherever they watch.

About DAZN

DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, streams more than 150,000 live events annually and is available in over 200 markets worldwide. DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing, and MMA, as well as NFL Game Pass and NHL.TV internationally. The platform features the biggest sports and leagues from around the world — Bundesliga, Serie A, LALIGA, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, Moto GP, and many more. DAZN is transforming the way people enjoy sport. With a single, frictionless platform, sports fans can watch, play, buy, and connect. Live and on-demand sports content, anywhere, in any language, on any device – only on DAZN. The company partners with leading pay-TV operators, ISPs and Telcos worldwide to maximise sports exposure to a broad audience. DAZN is a global, privately owned company, founded in 2016, with more than 4,000 employees. For more information on DAZN, visitwww.dazngroup.com

About TNT Sports

TNT Sports is a global leader in the delivery of premium sports content. The TNT Sports U.S. portfolio includes expansive, multi-platform partnerships with Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, National Hockey League, United States Soccer Federation, College Football Playoff games, BIG EAST, Big 12, Unrivaled, NASCAR, Roland-Garros and FIBA. TNT Sports also produces the iconic Inside the NBA studio show. Owned and operated platforms are highlighted by Bleacher Report, the #1 digital destination for young sports fans, along with House of Highlights, B/R W, Golf Digest, and a full suite of digital and social portfolio brands. Additionally, TNT Sports co-manages NCAA.com and NCAA March Madness Live. TNT Sports in Europe and the Republic of Ireland includes partnerships with the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, UEFA, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, British and World Superbikes, UFC, Australian Open and Roland-Garros, Grand Tour Cycling, the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, every major winter sports World Championship and World Cup event, and the Olympic Games 2026-2032.

LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2026) – The Ultimate Fighter^®returns with a thrilling new season featuring a pair of UFC Hall of Famers competing head-to-head as coaches, when former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier goes up against former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping. The series will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America and Australia on Sunday, June 14, the same day as UFC Freedom 250, with new episodes premiering every Tuesday for the remainder of the 12-episode season.

The Ultimate Fighter®: Team Cormier vs. Team Bispingwill feature 16 men’s bantamweight (135 lbs.) and women’s strawweight (115 lbs.) prospects competing to pursue their UFC dreams.

Produced by Lionsgate Alternative Television, the iconic reality series has introduced a wide array of fans to UFC and served as a springboard for the career of numerous fighters who went on to be UFC champions and stars, including: Kamaru Usman, Tony Ferguson, T.J. Dillashaw, Rose Namajunas, Nate Diaz, Michael Chiesa, Kelvin Gastelum, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Uriah Hall and Conor McGregor, who was a coach in TUF 22 and TUF 31.

One of four athletes to ever hold two UFC titles simultaneously, Cormier intends to make a statement in his third time coaching on The Ultimate Fighter following his debut on Season 27. He will look to impart the skills and experience that earned him notable victories over Stipe Miocic, Anderson Silva and Alexander Gustaffson. Cormier now has his sights set on shutting out Bisping as a coach in dominant fashion.

The Ultimate Fighter season 3 winner, Bisping returns for a third time to coach on the show that helped forge him into a UFC champion and Hall of Famer. Making his coaching debut on Season 14, Bisping now looks to once again impart the trademark grit and high fight IQ that earned him memorable victories over Anderson Silva, Luke Rockhold, and Dan Henderson. He now aims to out coach Cormier and lead his team to victory.

Past seasons of The Ultimate Fighter®will be available on Paramount+ beginning in late May. 

Watch UFC on Paramount+.  For more information, including how to watch, visit Sneak Peak on Paramountplus.com.

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Los Angeles, CA — Wise Owl Boxing proudly announces the signing of undefeated super welterweight prospect Jahvad McDermott, a towering and highly promising talent out of Los Angeles, California.

Standing at an imposing 6-foot-6, McDermott brings a rare blend of size, athleticism, and power to the super welterweight division. With physical dimensions comparable to reigning world champion Sebastian Fundora, McDermott is expected to create serious problems for opponents throughout the division.

“Jahvad is a force to be reckoned with,” said Mark Habibi, founder of Wise Owl Boxing. “He’s still very young in his boxing career, but his upside is tremendous. His size alone is going to give a lot of fighters in the division a very difficult time, and when you combine that with his power and athleticism, you’re looking at a future star.”

The signing of McDermott is the latest addition to a rapidly expanding Wise Owl Boxing stable, which has quickly established itself as one of the most respected and talent-rich groups in the sport. The roster includes world champions, top contenders, Olympians, and high-pedigree fighters positioned to compete at the highest level.

“We’re building something very special,” Habibi added. “Our stable has been growing rapidly, and we’ve assembled elite fighters across the board—world champions, Olympians, and future world champions. Jahvad fits right into that mix, and we’re excited to have him on board and begin developing him into a superstar.”

While officially listed as 1–0, McDermott has already competed in two professional bouts, with one victory yet to be reflected in official records. Despite being early in his professional journey, he has shown clear signs of his potential, combining natural physical advantages with strong athletic ability and developing ring skills.

With the backing of Wise Owl Boxing and a focused development plan, McDermott is expected to quickly emerge as one of the most intriguing rising fighters in the super welterweight division.

Wise Owl Boxing remains committed to identifying, developing, and elevating elite talent, and the addition of Jahvad McDermott further strengthens its position as a premier force in boxing.

BROOKLYN, NY, April 8, 2026 – Today, in the heart of Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center, WBO and WBA Junior Middleweight World Champion Xander Zayas (23-0 13 KOs) and challenger, Philadelphia’s Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0 31 KOs), took to the stage to discuss their June 27 bout. The blockbuster fight is streaming live and exclusively on DAZN PPV, brought to boxing fans around the globe by Matchroom in association with Top Rank.

While Ennis aims to cement his status as a two-weight unified champion, the 23-year-old Zayas most recently unified both titles earlier this year in Puerto Rico after an exhilarating contest that yielded a split decision with Abass Baraou.The outcome notably solidified Zayas as the youngest unified ruler in the sport and the first Puerto Rican to unify at the weight. 

Below is what the fighters and their teams had to say:

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Chairman 

On how he’s feeling that the fight came together… 

“I still can’t believe it. One of the hardest jobs in boxing is to get Jaron “Boots” Enis fights. The great news is, thanks to the DAZN partnership with Top Rank, we started talking and all of sudden we said ‘I think we can make Xander Zayas versus Jaron Boots Ennis.’ I’m still in shock and I give the unbelievable credit that Xander deserves because he is a great fighter. He must have a massive set of cojones because what’s about to happen on June 27th is one of the toughest tasks in boxing.”

On not believing Xander would take the fight…   

“Dangerous, not just dangerous for him but dangerous for Boots because this kid is 23 and he’s one of the hottest young stars in the sport. I would be keeping him away from Jaron. If I represented Xander Zayas, there is no way I would let him take this fight. I’d be saying ‘listen, we’ll go to MSG, we’ll fill that out and we’ll do another homecoming fight in Puerto Rico. We’ll have Bad Bunny singing you out. We’ll milk it. We’ll do this, we’ll move up to middleweight, we’ve got years. But this fight is what boxing needs.’”

Todd DuBoef, President, Top Rank

On having their first major event with DAZN on the Calendar…

“We have a saying: ‘This is boxing.’ And I’m going to tell you something. This fight, this is boxing. This is what it’s about. Young kids, in their prime, going at it, putting it all on the line, and win or lose, they both win. That’s what makes this sport so great.”

On what he’s seen over the last year that’s put Xander in this position…  

“The confidence. We got Xander when he was so young, he was sitting in my office, he was like ‘Miguel Coto’. I just idolize ‘Miguel Coto’. But to see him physically mature, to see his intellect in the ring, to get used to the ups and downs, and then once you win that title, you just expand your horizon, you get more confidence, and he had so much confidence he goes after the boogieman, the guy that nobody wants to fight. We’re not holding him back, we’re letting the race car go.”

Jaron “Boots” Ennis  

On his mindset coming into this fight… 

“I think Xander bit off way more than he can chew. Come fight night, he’ll see. I’m going to show everyone that I’m the best in the world.”

On what he thinks made Xander take this fight… 

“You can watch my fights but when you get in the ring it’s a whole different story. I’m faster than you think. I’m stronger and I have a better IQ, too. He’s going to be in for a long night.” 

On the split of the money… 

“If he’s so confident, why didn’t he take the 55-45 split for the winner? I think that shows a lot. There’s levels to this and I’m going to show him that. It’s about legacy for me. I want to show the world why I’m the best and I believe in myself.”

On if the fight will end in a knockout… 

“For sure.” 

Xander Zayas 

On why this fight against Boots Ennis had to happen for him… 

“It’s always been about legacy. Becoming the youngest world champion at 22 when I did it. Youngest unified world champion. And now fighting one of the best in the world in the division. It’s about legacy. Anybody could have taken the easy route and just get an easy win and that’s it. I want to fight the best. I want to show that I’m the best every time I step into the ring. And that’s what I’m going to do on June 27.” 

On Ennis being a weight bully… 

“Because he has, I mean, everybody at 147 was always smaller than them. He was a big cop. 54 is different. You got these guys coming from 190 from 181, 85, 200. It’s different.”

What are his advantages in this fight against Ennis…

“Everything. I mean, [Ennis] has never faced an athletic fighter like me.”

On how the fight ends… 

“I never go out there looking for the knockout. But I promise I’m going to rip his heart out. I guarantee you that. He’s going to be uncomfortable. I’m going to show you come June 27.”  

Todd DuBoef, President, Top Rank

On having their first major event with DAZN on the Calendar…

“We have a saying: this is boxing. And I’m going to tell you something. This fight, this is boxing. This is what it’s about. Young kids, in their prime, going at it, putting it all on the line, and win or lose, they both win. That’s what makes this sport so great.”

On what he’s seen over the last year that’s put Xander in this position…  

“The confidence. We got Xander when he was so young, he was sitting in my office, he was like ‘Miguel Coto’. I just idolize ‘Miguel Coto’. But to see him physically mature, to see his intellect in the ring, to get used to the ups and downs, and then once you win that title, you just expand your horizon, you get more confidence, and he had so much confidence he goes after the boogieman, the guy that nobody wants to fight. We’re not holding him back, we’re letting the race car go.”

Javiel Centeno, Zayas’ Trainer

On Zayas wanting to fight Ennis…

“We’ve talked about Jaron Ennis in the past, and we’ve always been in agreement on things we’ve seen that we can take advantage of. Xander said this is the time to do it, and as a team we decided to take the fight.”

Bozy Ennis, Jaron’s Father and Trainer

On his thoughts for the June 27 fight…

“I think [Zayas] bit off too much. Boots can box and he can fight you inside. I want [Zayas] to take him [Zayas] to another level because Boots has so many different levels he can get to.”

Las Vegas (April 8, 2026) – Former World Champion Miguel Berchelt confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez, that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena.?
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Berchelt will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend. 

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, Canelo vs Munguia and Canelo vs Crawford.

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/BOXFANEXPO2026

Berchelt will make his first appearance at this years’ Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Berchelt will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy at his booth. Boxing fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing star also known as “Alacrán”.

Berchelt joins Marcos Maidana, Teofimo Lopez, James Toney, Shane Mosley, Thomas Hearns, Roy Jones Jr., José Luis Castillo, Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera as an early commitment to this year’s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.??
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About Miguel Berchelt

Miguel Berchelt is a former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion from Cancún, Mexico, widely regarded as one of the premier Mexican champions of his era. Known for his relentless pressure, durability, and knockout power, Berchelt captured the WBC title in 2017 with a dominant stoppage victory over Francisco Vargas. During his championship reign from 2017 to 2021, Berchelt successfully defended his title six times against elite competition, including Takashi Miura, Miguel Román, Jason Sosa, and Francisco Vargas in their rematch, delivering a series of exciting, high-action performances that cemented his reputation as a fan favorite, solidifying his reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. He has also been featured in high-profile bouts against Óscar Valdez and Jeremiah Nakathila. Known for his high-volume punching and finishing ability, Berchelt has recorded an exceptional knockout ratio in his 42 wins, with the majority of his victories coming by stoppage. A professional since 2010, nicknamed “Alacrán,” he is respected worldwide for his aggressive style and warrior spirit, proudly carrying on the legacy of Mexico’s rich boxing tradition.

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, Sugar Shane Mosley, 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, Juan Francisco Estrada 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 several weeks, leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY — April 8, 2026 — Rodney Rice’s RDR Promotions will stage its first show at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. as Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga headlines their “Crossroads in Brick City” event on Saturday, June 6.

The heavy-handed Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs), a native of Orosh, Albania who now lives in New Jersey, will face an opponent to be named in an eight-round fight. Prenga has become one of the most popular fighters in the state since making his United States debut in 2022. He has won his last three fights by first round knockout thanks in large part to possessing one of the hardest right hands in the sport. Now, Prenga takes his next step towards heavyweight contention, with a big win expected to move him into the next tier of the division.

In the co-featured bout, Newark’s own Michael “Slick” Anderson (25-4-1, 19 KOs) will meet Nimal Farmer (6-1-2, 4 KOs) of Lindenwold, N.J. in an eight-round welterweight fight. Anderson is coming off a third-round stoppage win over Tackie Annan in November and always brings large crowds, especially when he’s fighting at home. He will face the tough as nails Farmer, who is looking to rebound from his first ever defeat.

Tickets are available for purchase now at www.ticketmaster.com and www.prucenter.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight set for 6:30 p.m.

“RDR Promotions is extremely proud to have been welcomed into the Newark, N.J. boxing community,” said Rice, President of RDR Promotions. “We plan to not only provide a consistent platform for local fighters, but vow to be an invaluable resource to the community.”

“We are thrilled to welcome RDR Promotions’ marquee professional boxing event entitled ‘Crossroads in Brick City’ to Prudential Center for the first time,” said Dylan Wanagiel, Vice President, Sports Properties and Special Events, Prudential Center. “With a world-class fighter like Kristian Prenga headlining plus a stacked lineup of rising talent from throughout the Northeast, fans are in for an unforgettable night. This event marks an exciting step in showcasing top-level boxing in New Jersey and solidifying Prudential Center as a premier destination for combat sports.”

The card will also feature a number of competitively matched fights between prospects from across the area.

In a six-round lightweight bout, Philadelphia’s Rashan Adams (11-1, 6 KOs) will meet Camden’s Naheem Parker (6-4, 2 KOs). Adams has won his last six bouts and will be facing a crafty boxer-puncher who has shown he can upset the odds, having handed previously unbeaten boxers Raekwon Butler and Justin Palmieri their first defeats.

Junior welterweight prospects will put it all on the line when Juan Rivera V (9-0, 5 KOs) of Philadelphia meets Demarius Driver (12-1, 7 KOs) of Nashville, Tennessee. It will be the first ten-round fight for Rivera, who has kept a busy schedule since turning professional two years ago. Driver, a pro since 2017, is seeking to redeem himself after suffering his first loss in his most recent bout.

In another “crossroads” bout, Vladimir Dalton (2-0) of nearby Elizabeth, N.J. will meet fellow unbeaten fighter Ibrahima Fofana (2-0, 2 KOs) of The Bronx, N.Y. in a four-round cruiserweight fight. Dalton, a 2017 National Golden Gloves silver medalist, last fought in March, defeating the previously unbeaten Shakeem Williams by decision, while Fofana, a native of Senegal, scored knockouts in his two pro fights last year.

New York and Jersey City will collide in a four-round middleweight fight as Famous Wilson (4-0, 2 KOs) of Brentwood, Long Island faces Bernard Gardner (1-1, 1 KO) in a matchup of former amateur standouts. This won’t be the first time the two have met, with Wilson having won a decision over the man now known as Rex Presidential in the 2019 National Golden Gloves. The fight will be Wilson’s first in two years while Gardner, a southpaw, will look to bounce back from his first defeat last December.

Also in action, brothers Muadh Abdus-Salaam (3-0, 1 KO) and Zahir Abdus-Salaam (2-0, 1 KO), both of Newark, will fight in separate bouts. The Abdus-Salaam brothers were recently commended by the city of Newark for their accomplishments as student athletes, with Muadh having played defensive back for the Delaware State University Hornets football team and Zahir having been a running back for the Western Michigan University Broncos. Also commended at that ceremony were fellow Newark natives Anthony Johns (11-1, 6 KOs) and Yoell “Boy Boy” Cooper, who will also be in action on the card in separate bouts.

In addition, John Gjini (16-0, 15 KOs) of Greenwich, Connecticut will compete in an eight-round featherweight fight, while junior lightweight Alexander Collado of North Bergen, N.J. will look to secure his first win as a professional in a four-round bout.

Crossroads in Brick City Credential Requests:

To request credentials for Brick City Fight Night on Saturday, June 6, please go to: https://www.prucenter.com/media-request 

*Please be advised that all bouts are subject to change

About RDR Promotions

RDR Promotions is a Philadelphia-based boxing promotion company founded by Rodney Rice, a longtime boxing coach and manager who grew frustrated with the practices of existing promoters in the region. Determined to create a fairer pathway for fighters, Mr. Rice launched RDR Promotions’ inaugural show on March 7, 2020. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, RDR produced 12 events during COVID, with 11 completed in 2021. The company is now preparing to present its 38th show on June 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Since its inception, RDR Promotions has showcased hundreds of fighters who were often overlooked by major promotional companies, giving them opportunities that previously did not exist. The organization’s success has inspired the creation of several other local promotions, expanding the landscape for young, inexperienced fighters as well as veterans seeking to revive their careers. RDR has also collaborated with major industry leaders, including Matchroom, Top Rank, Premier Boxing Champions, Riyadh Season, Sampson Boxing, Paco Presents and several overseas organizations, further solidifying its reputation as a respected and influential force in the boxing community. Follow RDR Promotions on Instagram at @Rdr_boxing for more updates.

About Prudential Center

Prudential Center is a world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) New York Sirens and more than 210 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 10 worldwide by Pollstar, Billboard and various other industry publications, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit prucenter.com and follow the arena on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a HBSE property. 

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Unbeaten Bridgeport southpaw Jacob “Lefty” Marrero (11-0, 8 KOs) will fight for his first professional title on Saturday, April 18 when he takes on Venezuela’s Rowin Sanchez (6-2-3, 4 KOs) for the vacant WBC FECARBOX Lightweight Championship in the main event of CES Boxing’s‘The Riverside Rumble’ card at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

Tickets for The Riverside Rumble are on sale now at CESFights.com. Doors open at 4pm, with the Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational amateur showcase beginning at 5pm.

At 26 years old, Marrero enters the biggest moment of his career unbeaten in 11 fights with 8 knockouts.  He now steps into a championship opportunity just one hour from his hometown.  A strong Bridgeport contingent is expected to make the short trip to Hartford, turning the main event into a hometown atmosphere for Marrero.

“It means everything,” said Marrero of the opportunity to fight for his first pro title. “I’ve always dreamed about fighting for a belt. Doing it this close to home makes it even more special.”

A slick, sharp-shooting southpaw with power, Marrero is coming off a dominant second-round knockout of veteran Emiliano Garcia at Foxwoods – an emphatic performance that established Marrero as one of the country’s top prospects.

“I knew he was a veteran,” said Marrero of the experienced Garcia. “We stuck to the game plan, stayed patient, boxed smart, and eventually got him out of there in the second round. Everything went according to plan.”

Enter Rowin Sanchez.  The 29-year-old Venezuelan, now based in Alabama, has just as many fights as Lefty and is coming off the biggest win of his career.

“He comes to fight,” assessed Marrero. “He has a lot of heart and he drew with an undefeated fighter recently, so much respect to him.”

The bout is a classic clash of styles, pitting Marrero’s precision and timing against Sanchez’s pressure and toughness – an explosive combination for a high-stakes main event.

“We don’t underestimate anybody,” agreed Marrero.  “I’m expecting a great fight.  I’m just going to go out there, adapt, and do whatever I have to do to come out victorious.”

With a title and potential WBC ranking on the line, Marrero sees April 18 as a launching point.

“Fighters from my city have won belts, but not this one,” said Marrero of the belt that was once held by the likes of former multi-division world champions Ricardo Mayorga and Joan Guzman.  “I’m excited to be the first to fight for it, and I’m planning on winning it.”

Fans who would like to meet Lefty and hear from him a week before the fight can join CES Boxing this Saturday, April 11 at Steelpointe Harbor in Bridgeport.  The press conference begins at 1pm EST.

For more information on The Riverside Rumble and all CES events, visit cesfights.com.

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ABOUT CES BOXING

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast.  Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III” and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.

Birmingham, UK (April 8, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has signed Combat Sports Superstar Darren Till to a multi-fight promotional contract with his debut set for Saturday, May 30 at BKFC-90 in Birmingham, UK at the Utilita Arena.

“Darren and I have been talking and the timing is perfect for him to make his BKFC debut,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “I’ve watched Darren compete for the last few years and he’s a tremendous and exciting addition to our team.”

“We’re expanding rapidly in the United Kingdom; BKFC-90 is a huge event and the perfect place for Darren to make his BKFC debut.”

Said an elated Darren Till, “I am very pleased to be signing with the BKFC. It’s an amazing promotion! F*** everyone on this roster, I’m coming to be the face of violence. No one can beat me.”

The middleweight fight on May 30th will be against an opponent to be announced.

A native of Liverpool, UK, the 33-year-old Till has compiled a professional MMA record of 18-5 with 10 knockouts in addition to three ‘Fight of the Night’ performances in the UFC. On August 30, 2025, Till knocked out former BKFC fighter Luke Rockhold in a professional boxing match. He also holds boxing victories over Darren Stewart and Anthony Taylor.

BKFC-90 is headlined by a previously announced, highly anticipated clash for the BKFC Interim Welterweight World Title between cross-country rivals, popular Connor ‘Brum Town Bomber’ Tierney, (9-2), and Rico ‘Bon Bon’ Franco, (10-3).

Ticket information for BKFC-90 is available at BKFC.com. The Utilita Arena is located at King Edwards Rd., Birmingham, B1 2AA United Kingdom. The action-packed event will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports.

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(April 7, 2026) The full card has been announced for “The Homecoming: Mielnicki Jr. vs. Huerta” event, presented by Sampson Boxing and Paco Presents in partnership with Pro Box Promotions, this Saturday, April 11, from the Adrian Phillips Theater at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and broadcast live on ProBoxTV (7:00 pm ET).

Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster or at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Box Office: (609) 348-7512.

The televised action that night includes WBO 5-, IBF 9- and WBC 11-ranked Vito “White Magic” Mielnicki Jr. (22-1, 13 KOs) of Roseland, NJ, defending his WBC USA, IBF USBA and WBO Global Middleweight Championships against Omar Ulises “La Bala” Huerta (15-0-1, 13 KOs) of San Ysidro, CA, in the 10-round middleweight main event, plus Cuba’s Yan Marcos (14-0, 10 KOs) taking on also undefeated local favorite Dwyke Flemmings Jr. (11-0, 10 KOs) Paterson, NJ, for the WBA Intercontinental & USBA Super Welterweight Championships.

Other televised action includes the United States debut of power-punching Dominican super lightweight KO artist Sugar Martinez (17-0, 17 KOs) against tough Philadelphian Daiyaan “Badshah” Butt (20-3, 10 KOs); as well as a six-round light heavyweight battle of undefeated prospects between Arjan Iseni (5-0, 5 KOs) of Staten Island and Christian Figueroa (2-0, 2 KOs) of Galloway, NJ; and a four-round super lightweight showdown between Michael Harris (4-0, 1 KO) of Trenton, NY, and La’Vay Lawrence (4-2, 3 KOs) of Washington, DC.

Fighting on the untelevised undercard will be several local favorites including a four-round middleweight bout between Piscataway, NJ’s Zahir Abdus Salaam (1-0) and Josue Silva (3-5, 1 KO) of Mexico; a six-round heavyweight brawl featuring Paterson, NJ’s Norman Neely (16-1, 11 KOs) and San Ysidro, CA’s Gabriel Garcia Perez (8-4, 7 KOs); and a welterweight four-rounder pitting Muadh Abdus-Salaam (2-0, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ against Benji Gomez (1-8) of Oxnard, CA.

On fight night, doors open at 5:30 pm and the action starts at 6:00 pm. Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is located at 2301 Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Phone: (609) 348-7000.

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About Sampson Boxing

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America. Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN, VS., FOX, Fox Sports and several international networks. For more information, visit sampsonboxing.com.

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center are operated by OVG and owned and funded by the CRDA.

About OVG

OVG is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client-partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client-partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG provides a set of services, resources and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health, and public safety and more.

About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA)

The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority’s mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state’s key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA’s expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested in more than 400 projects statewide, most of which has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit www.njcrda.com. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/njcrda, and Twitter at www.twitter.com/njcrda.

ABOUT PROBOX TV

ProBox TV is the first and only global sports streaming and media company dedicated exclusively to professional boxing. Founded in 2022 by its CEO Garry Jonas, ProBox TV provides boxing fans with the sport’s premiere schedule of contender-level live events and daily/weekly long-form studio content, including talk and debate shows, podcasts, etc. Serving millions of fans globally, ProBox TV is available for free through numerous platforms and media partners, including YouTube, Amazon, Fubo TV, LG, Plex, Roku, Samsung, Tubi, Vizio and more.

For more information, visit us online:

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MIAMI, FL – BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing is proud to announce the signing of former world champion and fan-favorite warrior Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo (26-8, 21 KOs) to a multi-fight deal, adding another proven elite striker to its rapidly growing roster.

A relentless pressure fighter known for his toughness and all-action style, Angulo brings decades of high-level experience to BKB. The Mexicali, Baja California native built a decorated professional boxing career that included capturing the WBO Interim Light Middleweight Championship (2009–2010), along with regional titles such as the WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight and WBO Inter-Continental Super Welterweight belts.

Before turning professional in 2005, Angulo compiled nearly 100 amateur bouts, highlighted by a victory over future world champion Timothy Bradley. He also represented Mexico on the international stage, earning medals at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games and the 2003 Pan American

Games, before competing in the 2004 Olympic Games.

Throughout his career, Angulo faced a who’s-who of elite competition, including Canelo Alvarez, Erislandy Lara, Kermit Cintrón, Sergio Mora, and others, earning a reputation as one of boxing’s most fearless and entertaining fighters. His aggressive style and durability have already proven to be a natural fit for bare knuckle.

“This is a huge signing for BKB,” said BKB CEO David Tetreault. “Alfredo Angulo is the definition of a warrior. Fans know exactly what they’re going to get every time he steps into the ring – heart, pressure, and nonstop action. He’s built for bare knuckle, and we’re excited to showcase him on the BKB stage.”

Angulo’s journey has been marked by resilience as much as success. A highly publicized visa dispute in 2012 saw him detained for eight months, a challenge he overcame with perspective and gratitude—famously donating his hair to Locks of Love during that time to support children battling cancer. 

“I’ve fought the best in the world, and I’m still hungry,” said Angulo. “Bare knuckle brings out a different kind of fighter, and that’s who I am. I’m ready to give the fans exciting fights and show them that ‘El Perro’ still has a lot left.”

Widely regarded as one of the most exciting Mexican fighters of his era, Angulo now looks to carve out a new legacy in bare knuckle boxing under the BKB banner. Angulo is expected to make his BKB debut July 18 at BKB 56 in Los Angeles.

From its origins in 2015 as BYB Extreme Fighting Series, founded by MMA pioneer Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris and Mike Vazquez, BKB has transformed bare knuckle boxing into a regulated, globally broadcast powerhouse through strategic acquisitions – including the original UK-based BKB in 2024 and Bad To The Bone in 2025 – and a fighter-first philosophy that emphasizes athlete welfare and opportunity. Landmark

broadcast partnerships with talkSPORT (UK and Ireland), VICE (US and Canada), and Telemundo (Spanish-language in the US) have delivered live events to millions worldwide.

Visit www.bkbbareknuckle.com and follow @bkbbareknuckle for the latest news and information.

(April 6, 2026) – This Friday April 10, (7:30 pm EDT/4:30 pm PDT) ProBoxTV is at Prudential Center in Brick City (Newark, New Jersey), for the latest thrilling installment of “The Contender Series.”

PROBOXTV: 50/50 MATCHUPS WHERE RUNNERS, HOLDERS AND LOW-VOLUME PUNCHERS ARE NOT WELCOME!

Presented by Thomas LaManna (Rising Star Promotions) and Garry Jonas (Pro Box Promotions), in the 10-round middleweight main event, WBO #15-ranked Hebert Conceicao Sousa (10-0, 5 KOs) of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, will face his toughest career test to date against dangerous knockout puncher Johan “The Chelo Manotas” Gonzalez (36-5, 34 KOs) of Las Vegas via Valencia, Venezuela.

And in the 10-round co-feature, ProBoxTV fan favorites Francisco “Bebu” Daniel Veron (16-1-1, 10 KOs) of Jose Leon Suarez of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Raul Garcia (15-2-1 12 KOs) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, will trade power punches in a guaranteed super welterweight slugfest.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and prucenter.com.

Before turning professional in 2022, 28-year-old Hebert Conceicao won a middleweight gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and took bronze in the 2019 World Amateur Championships.

In 10 professional fights, Conceicao has already beaten two prominent Brazilian countrymen: the 2012 London Olympic-medal-winning brothers, Esquiva and Yamaguchi Falcao.

In June 2024, in just his sixth fight, Conceicao won a unanimous 10-round decision over younger brother and Silver Medalist Esquiva and in September of last year, repeated the feat against older brother and Bronze Medalist Yamaguchi to win the Brazilian (CNB) and WBO Latino Super Middleweight Championships.

Conceicao was last seen in December of last year winning the WBO Latino Super Middleweight Championship via a nearly flawless 10-round unanimous decision over veteran Elias Espadas at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale and live on ProBoxTV.

After turning professional in 2017, the 34-year-old Johan Gonzalez won his first 22 fights by knockout. In March 2025, he won a 10-round split decision over former Unified World Super Welterweight Champion Jarrett Hurd.

Gonzalez has made two previous appearances on ProBoxTV. In August 2023, he stopped Ricardo Ruben Villalbain five rounds, and then in November of that year, he scored a majority 10-round decision over then 16-1-2 Guido Schramm. Both fights were held at the Whitesands Events Center in Plant City, Florida.

In the 10-round chief supporting bout, super featherweight William Foster III (19-3, 11 KOs) of New Haven, Connecticut, will face Joshafat Ortiz (13-3, 6 KOs) of Reading, Pennsylvania.

Opening the televised action will be a six-round super lightweight battle between Gabriel Gerena (8-1, 6 KOs) of Piscataway, New Jersey, and Rani Jalomo (7-0-1, 4 KOs) of Chicago, Illinois, plus a six-round bantamweight tilt between Emmanuel Chance (3-0, 1 KO) of East Orange, New Jersey, and Angel Munoz (3-2, 2 KOs) of Baldwin Park, California.

Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette St in Newark (Ph: (973) 757?6000). On fight night, doors open at 5:00 pm and the action starts at 5:10 pm EDT.

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Founded in 2015, Rising Star Promotions is a professional boxing promotion dedicated to developing fighters through consistent activity, smart matchmaking, and long-term career growth. Based in the Tri-State area, Rising Star has built a reputation for providing competitive opportunities and high-quality events while helping athletes progress from prospects to contenders. As the promotion enters its second decade, Rising Star Promotions continues to expand its footprint with plans for events across

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EL PASO, TEXAS – April 7, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and ESPN today announced that boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (48-4-1, 31 KOs) will make her return to the ring to face Germany’s top-ranked contender Cheyenne “Pepper” Hanson (17-2, 13 KOs) in the Double Main event of MVPW-03 alongside the headlining Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm rematch for the WBA lightweight world title, taking place on Saturday, May 30 at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, live on ESPN and the ESPN App. Serrano vs. Hanson will be a 10-round championship bout for the unified WBA and WBO world titles contested at 126lbs in the featherweight division. Also joining the main card will be MVP and Australia’s unified middleweight world champion Desley Robinson (11-3, 4 KOs) in a 10-round title defense at 160lbs against Canadian challenger Mary Spencer (10-3, 6 KOs). Mexico’s WBC junior flyweight world champion Lourdes “La Pequeña Lulu” Juarez (39-4, 5 KOs) will also make a 10-round defense of her WBC title against MVP’s three-division champion Yokasta Valle (34-3, 10 KOs) as Valle steps up to fight for her seventh world title. MVPW on ESPN will always feature a main card composed entirely of female fighters, with an undercard including a mix of female and male bouts. MVPW-03 is part of MVPW, a new year-round global platform for women’s boxing from MVP, showcasing the sport’s most elite female fighters with championship bouts on every card. MVPW-03 will begin at 9pm ET / 7pm MT on ESPN.

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 8 at 12pm MT / 2pm ET at Ticketmaster.com. All media wishing to be credentialed for MVPW-03 should apply for credentials HERE.

Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history, recognized by the Guinness World Records for the most boxing world championships won by a female in different weight classes. Serrano, currently the unified featherweight champion holding the WBO, WBA and Ring Magazine titles, is Most Valuable Promotions’ first signee, who also signed the first ever lifetime combat sports contract with MVP and will become Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives to lead the company’s efforts in identifying, signing, developing and marketing the promotion’s growing roster of female athletes post her in-ring retirement. Serrano faced off against Katie Taylor for the first time at Madison Square Garden in April 2022, making history as the first women’s fight to headline Madison Square Garden, earning global acclaim and winning Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022. Taylor vs. Serrano was also nominated for Sports Business Journal’s Event of the Year, a testament to the global reach and power of the event. Following the historic bout, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud and Erika Cruz en-route to becoming the undisputed featherweight champion. She successfully defended her undisputed title in August 2023 against Heather Hardy before making history again, defeating Danila Ramos in October 2023 in the first-ever women’s unified world championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds—equal to a men’s championship fight. She threw a career-high 1,103 punches in the bout, solidifying her status as a trailblazer for gender equality in boxing. In recognition of her achievements inside and outside the ring, Serrano was named the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Female Fighter of the Year for 2023, as well as Sports Illustrated’s and Boxing Scene’s 2023 Women’s Fighter of the Year. She continued her dominance in July 2024, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Stevie Morgan in a super lightweight bout.

Serrano went on to face Katie Taylor in the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch in modern history in the co-main event of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card on Netflix in November 2024. The undisputed super lightweight title fight averaged 74 million live viewers globally and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. The bout ended in a razor-thin decision victory for Taylor, sparking global debate and skyrocketing Serrano’s social following to over 1.2 million. #Serrano also trended at #2 on X in the US, Brazil, Spain, and Canada post-fight, further cementing her status as a global icon. Serrano then faced Taylor a third and final time atop an all-women’s event at Madison Square Garden, commanding the world’s attention once again on Netflix, continuing to break barriers for women in combat sports with a historic trilogy. Serrano made her long-awaited homecoming to Puerto Rico in a unified featherweight title defense of her WBO and WBA featherweight titles in January 2026, defeating challenger Reina Tellez.

“When MVP told me that Han and Holm were going to rematch in Stephanie’s home town of El Paso, I said I want to get on the card to support these two queens,” said Amanda Serrano. “Women’s boxing is growing on a global level, and fights like this, now on ESPN and contested in three-minute rounds, are proof of how far we’ve come. I respect every opponent who steps in the ring, and I know Hanson is coming to win and she has KO power. I’m also continuing to hunt the all-time knockout record, so that’s always on my mind, but everything starts with discipline, execution, and performing at the highest level on fight night. Stephanie Han is all class, and it is my pleasure to come to her city and make the walk before her on Saturday, May 30th. See you soon El Paso.”

Cheyenne “Pepper” Hanson is a hard-hitting 28-year-old German professional boxer from Augsburg, Bayern. The orthodox fighter, nicknamed “Pepper,” has established herself as one of Germany’s top female talents with an impressive 76% knockout ratio. Hanson is a former WBF world champion and currently the #4 WBO and #6 WBA contender in the featherweight division. Known for her aggressive style and knockout power, Hanson has collected her latest two wins by TKO in December 2025 and March 2026. Hanson signed with MVP in April 2026, and will now face Amanda Serrano in her promotional debut.

“I’m really excited and grateful for this fight,” said Cheyenne Hanson. “It means a lot to be representing Germany on this stage. Training camp is going to be hard but I’m focused. I respect my opponent, but I’m coming to make a statement.”

“MVPW-03 is absolutely stacked as we deliver a quadruple world championship card, highlighted by the highly anticipated ESPN debut of Amanda Serrano,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of MVP. “Amanda continues to set the global standard for women’s boxing, and matching her in a title defense against a dangerous knockout artist like Cheyenne Hanson creates a blockbuster double main event alongside Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm. This is a powerful statement about where women’s boxing stands today. Add in the return of Desley Robinson and the expected war in the Mexico vs. Costa Rica matchup between Lourdes Juarez and Yokasta Valle, and this night is going to be fireworks in El Paso.”

Unified middleweight world champion Desley “Destroyer” Robinson has emerged as one of Australia’s top boxing talents. Originally stepping into the ring to improve her fitness, Robinson quickly proved she belonged at the elite level. Following over 50 amateur fights that saw her capture multiple Queensland and Australian titles, Robinson turned pro and earned her first title shot in just her seventh pro fight, resulting in a narrow majority decision loss against Lani Daniels in December 2023. Just one year later, Robinson rebounded in heroic fashion, fighting through a fractured foot to capture the vacant IBF female middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Kaye Scott in December 2024. She returned to the ring in April 2025 to unify the division, successfully defending her IBF belt and winning the vacant WBO title with a dominant performance against Chloe Chaos. Robinson, who fights out of Logan City, Queensland by way of Maranbah, Queensland, Australia, most recently defeated challenger Logan Holler by second round TKO in her promotional debut on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header in October. She is also a single mother of three children. 

“I am so excited to be part of MVPW-03, after watching MVPW-01 on the weekend,” said Desley Robinson. “I cannot wait to get back in there. I need a big win on a big stage against a big opponent and that is what I’m going to do. I can’t wait to get back over to Texas again. It is a privilege to be on the undercard to two great champions in Stephanie Han and Holly Holm.”

Windsor, Ontario native and a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Mary Spencer is known for her physically imposing style, strong inside game and pressure fighting, all while serving as a leader and pioneer for Indigenous and Canadian women in boxing. As an amateur, she was widely regarded as the face of women’s amateur boxing in Canada. Her legendary career saw her become a 3x world champion, Pan American Games gold medalist, a multiple-time Canadian National Champion, and a 2012 Canadian Olympian. In September 2024, Spencer defeated Naomi Mannes by unanimous decision to win the interim WBA super welterweight title. She was then elevated to a full champion after the title was  vacated, and she made her first defense against Ogleidis Suárez in April 2025, winning by unanimous decision. Spencer most recently faced Mikaela Mayer in a title unification bout, putting her WBA title on the line alongside the then-vacant WBO and WBC super welterweight titles in October 2025 – a battle that went the distance and saw Mayer earn the decision win. Spencer remains focused on capturing and defending world titles while continuing to represent Canada and her Indigenous heritage on the global stage.

“I didn’t come this far to admire champions. Respect yes. Admire no! I came to take everything they have,” said Mary Spencer. “Belts don’t intimidate me. They motivate me. But on fight night, it’s not about rankings, records, or titles. It’s about who’s willing to go to a darker place. And I promise you… I live there.”

Lourdes “La Pequeña Lulu” Juarez is a two-division world champion from Mexico City. The younger sister of Mexican legend Mariana “La Barby” Juarez, she is part of one of only a few sister pairs in history to become boxing world champions, alongside the Serrano and Bermúdez sisters, and her sister Patty is also a world champion in bare-knuckle boxing. Turning pro in 2013, Juarez went undefeated for eight years, capturing the WBC super flyweight world title in December 2020 and making three successful defenses before regaining championship status in November 2024 by moving down to 108lbs to win the then-vacant WBC light flyweight crown. Ranked #2 in the world at 108 pounds by ESPN, she has faced six former world champions, balanced motherhood to her two sons, Dominik and Derek, and also trains and mentors new talent at her gym in Mexico City. She has also showcased her versatility with an exhibition win in Miami over Dutch MMA fighter Isis Verbeek. Juarez successfully defended her title in March 2025 by 9th round TKO before her latest successful defense against Yesica Nery Plata in October 2025.

“This will be a great war,” said Lourdes Juarez. “I won’t give away my belt, no way. I’m preparing for the fight of my life. I won’t go down. I don’t believe in good luck. I will go out there blasting.”

Yokasta Valle is a three-division world champion boxer born in Nicaragua and raised in Costa Rica. Growing up with limited resources and countless challenges in San Jose, Yokasta learned early on that nothing is given, and everything is earned. In a sport historically dominated by men, she carved her own path and fought to open doors for women in boxing. She won her first world title in 2016 and has gone on to conquer six world titles across three weight divisions, establishing herself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. She currently has held the WBC minimumweight title at 105lbs since November 2024. Valle has also championed equal pay in women’s boxing, fighting for and achieving the same purse conditions as male boxers. Outside the ring, the 32-year-old is an entrepreneur, boxing promoter, and social role model. In 2023, she was recognized by the United Nations as their Costa Rica Champion for the example she set in the fight for women’s and migrants’ rights. Valle is currently BoxRec and Ring Magazine’s and ESPN’s #9-ranked pound-for-pound boxer in the world. 

“I’ve always wanted the biggest challenges and to fight the best. Moving up in weight to challenge a champion for her title is exactly the kind of opportunity that motivates me. This is a big challenge, just like every important fight I’ve had in my career, but I always prepare myself 200% to give everything I have in the ring,” said Yokasta Valle. “I know it’s going to be a war, because fighting a Mexican always means heart, toughness, and a great battle. I’ve already faced 12 or 13 Mexican fighters in my career, so I know exactly what kind of challenge they bring. I’ve been preparing in Mexico with my team, led by Panda, Jay Najar, and that gives me a lot of confidence going into this fight. I believe Lulu Juárez is the best Mexican fighter right now, so this is a huge test for me. Champion versus champion. That’s what women fighters always want, to face the best, and that is what makes women’s boxing even bigger. The opportunity to win my seventh world title motivates me in a special way, because I want to prove that I am the best.”

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

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

About ESPN

ESPN offers its full suite of networks and services directly to fans on the ESPN App, providing more choice, flexibility and access to all of ESPN, including more than 47,000 live events per year, on-demand replays, industry-leading studio shows and original programming, and more. The ESPN App gives fans a unique viewing experience that includes multiview and synchronized two-screen viewing options, swipe-able vertical video and a personalized SportsCenter For You, as well as integrated game stats, ESPN Fantasy sports, betting odds and information from DraftKings, sports merchandise, and more. These features are available to all fans who watch on the ESPN App on mobile and connected TV devices, whether they subscribe directly or through a pay TV package. Bundling options available for fans include a limited time offer for the ESPN DTC Unlimited plan with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99/month for the first 12 months. For more visit stream.espn.com.

LAS VEGAS – April 7, 2026 – Undefeated rising Mexican star Isaac “Puro México” Lucero plans to deliver “all-out war” for fight fans when he faces fellow unbeaten Alan Sandoval kicking off the Benavidez vs. Zurdo PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video taking place Saturday, May 2 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The Cinco de Mayo Weekend pay-per-view lineup begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will lead into the first of its kind Mexico vs. Mexico duel between undefeated two-division world champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez and unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in the main event.

The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Sampson Boxing in association with TGB Promotions.

In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. On top of those options, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.

A native of Baja California Sur, Lucero (18-0, 14 KOs) will step in for a 10-round super welterweight showdown against Nochistlan’s Sandoval (30-0-1, 19 KOs) following a dominant eight-round stoppage in December against veteran Roberto Valenzuela Jr. Trained in Las Vegas by renowned trainer Bob Santos, here is what Lucero had to say about May 2, training camp and more:

On his matchup with Alan Sandoval:

“Sandoval comes from a part of Mexico that I’m very familiar with, so I know he’s coming to fight, he’s true warrior who carries himself with confidence. I respect what he has accomplished, but I also believe this is the kind of fight that reveals who is truly ready to take the next step. Styles will play a major role, and I see opportunities where my precision, patience, and execution will be the difference. This is going to be an all-out war!”

On his recent training camp in Las Vegas with Bob Santos:

“My time in Las Vegas with coach Bob Santos has been very productive. Bob is a teacher of the sport in the truest sense, he refines not only your technique, but your understanding of what it takes to be a champion. This camp has been about elevating every detail. We’ve focused on discipline, championship mentality, and ring intelligence. I feel more complete as a fighter and I’m ready for this challenge. There is a quiet confidence that comes from preparation at the highest level.”

On fighting in Las Vegas during Cinco de Mayo Weekend on an all-Mexican card on PPV:

“To fight in Las Vegas on Cinco de Mayo Weekend, on a card that celebrates Mexican fighters, is both an honor and a responsibility. This is a moment that carries me on to the global stage, it represents pride, history, and identity. To perform on this stage is something I do not take lightly. I intend to represent my country with dignity, with heart, and with a performance that reflects the tradition of Mexican boxing. Puro Mexico!”

On what a win will do for his career and his people back home in Mexico:

“A victory in this fight would be significant, not only for my career but for the people who have supported me from the beginning. I come from Baja California Sur, Mexico, and I carry that with me into every fight. This moment is about opening doors for myself, for my team, and for young fighters who are watching and believing that they can follow a similar path. Success is never individual…it belongs to everyone who has invested their faith in you. I want to give them something to be proud of.”

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ABOUT BENAVIDEZ VS. ZURDO

Benavidez vs. Zurdo will see a first of its kind Mexico vs. Mexico duel between undefeated two-division world champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez and unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video on Saturday, May 2 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The Cinco de Mayo Weekend lineup begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with more Mexico vs. Mexico attractions including WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz and all-action former world champion Jaime Munguía meeting in an explosive co-main event clash.

The action will also include top contenders going toe-to-toe as Oscar Duarte takes on Angel Fierro in a 10-round super lightweight bout, while undefeated rising Mexican star Isaac “Puro México” Lucero meets fellow unbeaten Alan Sandoval in a 10-round super welterweight opening attraction.

The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Sampson Boxing in association with TGB Promotions. Reséndiz vs. Munguia is promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and Zanfer Boxing Promotions. Duarte vs. Fierro is promoted in association with Cancun Boxing and BXSTERS.

In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. On top of those options, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.

For more information visit www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #BenavidezZurdo, follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing & @GoldenBoyBoxing, on Instagram @PremierBoxing & @GoldenBoy, or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions & www.facebook.com/GoldenBoy

Britain’s most exciting fighter Ben Whittaker will take on Argentina’s dangerous Braian Suarez in the new Main Event at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on Saturday, April 18 – live worldwide on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

An injury, sustained during his training camp, has ruled Callum Smith out of his upcoming WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Championship fight with David Morrell. 

The ‘Surgeon’ Whittaker steps in to headline for only the third time in his career, looking to light up the famous fighting city of Liverpool in the same dazzling manner as his Matchroom Boxing debut against Benjamin Gavazi last November in Birmingham, when he brilliantly bulldozed his German rival inside the first round.

Buenos Aires native Suarez – who has 20 KOs from his 21 wins in 25 bouts – will look to bring more bite to Merseyside, however, having previously fought for the IBO World Light Heavyweight Title against Lyndon Arthur on his last visit to the UK, three years ago.

But another statement performance from The Ring Magazine’s Prospect of the Year nominee Whittaker – ranked No.3 in the world by the WBC and No.5 by the IBF – will help set up a huge, prospective American debut for the Team GB Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Silver Medalist.

“Naturally, it is a massive blow to lose a mega fight so close to the event and we wish Callum a speedy recovery,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman, Eddie Hearn.

“But the show goes on – and it remains an unmissable night of boxing, headlined by arguably one of the greatest showmen in the sport today in Ben Whittaker. He is box office in whatever city in the world he is fighting in.

“Of course, the carrot of his eventual big US debut is dangling. And Ben will be out to show once again why he will be the future of this sport as the eventual ruler of the 175lbs division. It will be a solid test for him against Braian Suarez, who is a dangerous, heavy-hitting opponent with 20 stoppages on his resumé.”

Evertonian ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann will undoubtedly raise the roof at the M&S Bank Arena when she fights for the first time in her home city, against Wales’ Super Bantamweight Ashleigh Johnson, in what will be her fourth fight since turning professional. 

Joe McGrail meanwhile, battles Aaron Hayden for the Central Area Super Bantamweight belt. Young, unbeaten teenage Heavyweight sensation Leo Atang is in action too as he seeks his sixth stoppage in as many fights – and Hearn expects it to be yet another entertaining UK spectacle, live on DAZN.

“Liverpool never disappoints for a Fight Night. And you can guarantee the atmosphere will be rocking for ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann,” Hearn added.

“Plus, we can look forward to what is the next stop on the knockout roadshow for destructive young Heavyweight Leo Atang, the homecoming return Joe McGrail, and plenty more Merseyside talent including the likes of Ste Clarke and Sam Norris. It will be a great night, live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.”

Undefeated Whittaker (10-0-1, 7 KOs), trained by the great Andy Lee in Ireland, is looking forward to travelling across the Irish Sea to Merseyside to Main Event in Liverpool.

“Performing in front of the Scousers, who are a set of true fight fans, for the first time is going to be special,” said Whittaker.

“I’m really looking forward to headlining in Liverpool. I know everyone was expecting me to be fighting next in America – and that’s still very much the plan. I need to win this and we’ll be making a big announcement on that soon.

“But it is important for me to stay active as a fighter. So I am delighted to be able to jump on this great Liverpool card to keep myself ticking over.”

April 6, 2026 – Zuffa Boxing returns Sunday, May 10, with a middleweight fight between Shane Mosley Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk headlining a three-fight main card streaming live at 9pm ET/6pm PT, exclusively on Paramount+.

The main event of ZUFFA BOXING 06: MOSLEY JR. VS. BOHACHUK features a crossroads battle between two seasoned middleweight veterans. Mosley Jr. (22-5, 12 KOs) of California takes on Ukraine’s Serhii Bohachuk (27-3, 24 KOs) in a 10-round bout. Mosley Jr, 35, looks to get back in the win column following a tough decision loss in December 2025, while the 30-year-old Bohachuk returns to Las Vegas after earning the first career split decision victory of his career.

In the co-main event, Julian Rodriguez (25-1, 15 KOs) of New Jersey, returns following his dominant victory at the inaugural Zuffa Boxing event in January to face undefeated James Perella (21-0, 15 KOs) of Massachusetts, in a 10-round welterweight fight. Opening the main card action on Paramount+, Mexico’s Misael Rodriguez (16-0, 8 KOs) faces his second consecutive undefeated opponent when he squares off against Andreas Katzourakis (16-0, 11 KOs) of Greece, in a 10-round middleweight fight. 

Fans can stream the full eight-fight Zuffa Boxing card with a Paramount+ subscription at no additional cost in the U.S., Latin America, Brazil, and Canada.

Additional information on the event will be announced in the coming weeks. 

About Zuffa Boxing
Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day-to-day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem. For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X; and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.

About Paramount+ 

Paramount+ is a premium streaming subscription service delivering live sports, breaking news, and a Mountain of Entertainment™, and is a cornerstone of the Direct-to-Consumer division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, SHOWTIME^®, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions.  

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.

About Sela
Founded in 1997, Sela is a Saudi Arabian company specializing in creating, constructing, and operating unique destinations and recreational experiences across sports, entertainment, culture, and hospitality sectors. Initially recognized as Saudi Arabia’s first FIFA-recognized athletes’ representation company, Sela expanded into sports marketing and has since diversified into broader recreational industries. 

About TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

In a display of precision and punching power, Armenia’s Hovhannes Bachkov successfully defended his WBA Continental super lightweight title with a fourth-round TKO victory over Venezuela’s Luis Arcón. The bout, held in Dubai, marked a reunion between two former Olympic circuit rivals, with the European once again asserting his dominance.

From the opening bell, Bachkov (9-0, 8 KOs) controlled center ring, using his polished technique to break down Arcón’s guard as the Venezuelan attempted to answer back with his trademark aggression. However, the Tokyo Olympic medalist’s hand speed proved decisive, as he fired off sharp combinations that quickly began to wear down the “Llanero de Oro.”

The end came in the fourth round. Following a sustained barrage capped by a powerful combination to the head, Arcón was sent to the canvas. Though he tried to beat the count, the accumulated punishment and Bachkov’s clear superiority prompted the referee to wave it off, awarding the Armenian his ninth professional victory.

With the win, Bachkov further solidifies his standing as one of the most dangerous punchers in the 140-pound division, maintaining an impressive knockout ratio. For Arcón (16-1-1, 12 KOs), the loss marks the first defeat of his professional career, in a bout where Bachkov’s technical edge ultimately proved decisive—echoing their meeting a decade ago on the road to Rio 2016, where the Armenian prevailed by split decision.

This Friday, April 10, the Great American Beer Hall in Medford, Massachusetts, will play host to a high-stakes showdown as undefeated Irishman Thomas “The Kid” O’Toole takes on American puncher Jeremy Cullors for the vacant WBA-NABA super middleweight title.

O’Toole (15-0, 10 KOs), a Braintree resident and a fan favorite among Boston’s strong Irish community, enters the bout riding the momentum of a dominant performance last November, where he stopped Ismael Ocles in four rounds. A southpaw standing at an imposing 6’3”, O’Toole has steadily developed his punching power and understands that capturing the NABA strap is a crucial step toward cracking the world rankings and chasing the big names at 168 pounds.

Across the ring, Jeremy Cullors (8-2, 8 KOs) represents a dangerous test. Despite having fewer bouts, the American boasts a menacing résumé—every one of his victories has come by knockout. Cullors is the kind of fighter who can change the course of a fight with a single shot. His game plan is straightforward: close the distance and force exchanges that will test the chin of the unbeaten Irishman.

O’Toole will need to make full use of his reach advantage and footwork, keeping Cullors at bay behind a sharp jab while avoiding getting trapped along the ropes, where the American is at his most dangerous. Cullors, meanwhile, will look to apply relentless pressure, hunting for that one decisive blow that could silence the crowd and carry the NABA title back home.

In a fight that began as a technical showcase and turned into a grueling test of grit and resolve, Wales’ Lauren Price retained her unified welterweight world titles with a unanimous decision victory over Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Piñeiro Aquino. The bout, held Saturday night at Utilita Arena Cardiff, left the champion bloodied but unbroken, her belts still firmly in her possession.

From the opening bell, Price (10-0, 2 KOs) put her Olympic pedigree on full display. Using superior hand speed and constant lateral movement, she controlled the first four rounds, snapping Piñeiro’s head back with crisp right hooks and straight lefts. Despite holding a noticeable height advantage, Piñeiro (10-1, 3 KOs) struggled to pin down the elusive Welsh fighter at range.

The fight took a dramatic turn in the fifth round. An accidental clash of heads opened a deep cut over Price’s right eyebrow and left her mouth bloodied, with blood pouring heavily. Sensing opportunity, Piñeiro ramped up the pressure, trapping the champion along the ropes in the sixth and seventh rounds and landing heavy combinations that tested Price’s durability.

Unfazed by the blood staining her white trunks, Price showed the heart of a true champion in the championship rounds. In the ninth and tenth, she abandoned her hit-and-move approach and stood her ground, trading in the center of the ring with sharp, surgical precision that ultimately halted the challenger’s momentum.

After ten hard-fought rounds, the judges returned scores of 98-92, 99-91, and 98-92, all in favor of Lauren Price.

LONDON, ENGLAND – April 5, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) historic MVPW-01 took place tonight at Olympia in London, England, streaming live on Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the U.S., marking the launch of MVPW, the promotion’s new global platform dedicated to showcasing the sport’s elite women fighters through championship-caliber matchups year-round. The inaugural event delivered a stacked night of action, headlined by MVP’s “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (13-0-1, 5 KOs) and MVP’s undefeated, unified WBO, WBC, and IBF super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (12-0). Dubolis captured the unified WBO and WBC lightweight world titles over MVP’s three-division champion Terri “Belter” Harper (16-3-2, 6 KOs), while Scotney made history as the youngest undisputed champion in UK history, male or female, and the first-ever undisputed champion at 122 lbs as she faced Mexico’s Mayelli Flores (13-2-1, 4 KOs). Additional standout performances included MVP’s Chantelle Cameron becoming the new WBO junior middleweight world champion and a two-division world champion, reigning IBF junior bantamweight champion Irma Garcia (26-5-1, 6 KOs) retaining her title, and dominant victories across the preliminary card.

At the press conference following the fights, Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of MVP and the fighters had much to discuss. 

NAKISA BIDARIAN QUOTES

On getting Ellie Scotney a car:

Look, we just need Ellie to get her license and as soon as she gets that she’s she’s getting a car. We’ll talk to her about what makes sense and what she wants. I know she’s put out the G Wagon already. So, if that’s really what she wants, we’ll try to figure that out for her.

On MVP’s new rule to give fighters a car if they become the youngest undisputed male or female in history in their home country:

So just for the record, the new rule at MVP is if you become the youngest undisputed male or female in history in your country, we will get you a car. So, set that in stone. She did it because everyone’s going to be asking where’s their car every time they win. But that’s the rule.

On MVP working with Sky Sports: 

Want to thank Sky Sports for believing in our vision of what women mean for boxing, the product that they can deliver. I think working with them, we delivered tonight for the sport, for these athletes, for the previous generations, current generations, and future generations.

On working with the Olympia:  

I want to thank the Olympia for allowing us to come to this historic hall that was once the home of many great big boxing events. When we came to London, what we wanted to do was do something fresh, but something that meant something to the sport of boxing from a country that we’re new to and we felt that was achieved tonight.

On Dubois vs. Harper:

I thought it was a harder fight than anticipated. And in the end, I think the right person

won. But kudos to Terry Harper. What a what a champion. It’s been an honor to work with her just on this one fight and we said to her, we want her to continue to be involved in MVP.

On Chantelle Cameron:

Tonight, you saw why she is one of the goats of boxing. If Katie Taylor is a goat, then Chantelle Cameron is a goat. 

On the location for Chantelle Cameron vs. Mikaela Mayer:

Probably in the US is the thought process for that fight. We’ve talked to Chantelle about that. We’ve talked to Mikaela about that. But we’ll see.

On Caroline Dubois facing Katie Taylor:

My dream scenario is for Caroline [Dubois] to be the last dance partner of Katie Taylor. The goat Chantelle Cameron just walked in and I know Katie Taylor won’t take that fight, but maybe Katie Taylor seizes an opportunity to pass the baton. Not pass it, but give Caroline the opportunity to take the baton from her. And I think that would be a massive fight at Croke Park.

CARONLINE DUBOIS QUOTES:

On her thoughts on Terri Harper following the bout: 

She’s smart, you know, and she’s experienced. She knows how to get through a fight. She knows how to box. I guess their tactics was to stay away and try and counter.

On putting pressure on Harper: 

I tried to do that. Could have definitely done a bit more. 

On fighting Katie Taylor:

I got a lot of time for Katie. I think she’s a legend. If she said Caroline Dubois, let’s do this, you know. If she wants to test herself against me, I would jump at the opportunity. Who wouldn’t? 

On fighting MVP’s Alycia Baumgardner: 

I’m interested in is Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner. And I think we’ll be able to see who truly is the best. And I believe it’s me. That’s the fight I want by the end of the year. There’s no need to waste time. There’s no need to mess around. 

On the significance of fighting MVP’s Alycia Baumgardner: 

The biggest fight in women’s boxing. I want Alycia. I want her next. 

ELLIE SCOTNEY QUOTES:

On preparation for the bout:

When I tell you everything that could have went wrong in camp, in the leadup went wrong, but on the night everything went right. And again, as I keep saying, all thanks be to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

On her post-fight interaction Mayelli Flores:

All props to her. I went and saw her straight away afterwards giving her belt back and she said rematch. I said, “No, thank you.”

On becoming undisputed: 

I feel like I’ve waited a long time to get this moment and at certain points I thought, am I going to get it? But, you know, MVP came in, and they made sure I did. 

On her mindset going into the ring:

If you want to become undisputed, being in that 1% club, you’ve got to go through whatever it takes. And I had that mindset when I went through that ring. Whatever it took, I was going to become undisputed.

On putting a spotlight on women’s boxing:

I feel like the spotlight was on women’s boxing and that’s what it’s about. I feel like if we can all come together and make noise and then we’re doing something right. So no, it was never about stealing any spotlight. It was putting the spotlight on women’s boxing and that’s what MVP are doing.

On her mother getting in the ring with her: 

My mom is the backbone of me and you know, I always go back to what she’s given me and I could never give her enough back. To see her in that ring tonight and yeah she endured so much with me, so this journey was so much bigger than just me. I love my mum. I love her and tonight I hope she was proud. 

CHANTELLE CAMERON QUOTES:

On the significance of her win:

It was beautiful. It was a special moment for me. It meant more to me than winning the world title.

On doing three-minute rounds:

I’m absolutely ecstatic. I’m glad to make history and do the three-minute rounds and get it under my belt now.

On doing three-minute rounds moving forward:

It did feel different. I think I had to like kind of pace myself as well, but I think it suited me a lot better because I felt like I got better shots off. But I think 3 minutes is the way forward.

On going down a weight class:

I’m going to go down a weight. I think that weight was a bit too much for me. I think I felt the size in there a bit and she was really tough and maybe down a weight I could have got the stoppage but that weight is not for me.

On facing Mikaela Mayer under three minute rounds:

I’d love it to be three minute rounds and I think Mikaela [Mayer] will do three rounds as well. I think she’s got the work rate and I think she’ll do three minute rounds and it would be a shame to go back to twos. It’s kind of like going backwards.

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter-first ethos. Since its inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

About Olympia

Olympia is one of the most ambitious regeneration projects in the world. The £1.3 billion scheme is set to transform the heritage site into London’s newest entertainment destination, designed by Heatherwick and SPARCC for Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International.

Olympia Events manages the historic venues at Olympia, a cultural and architectural landmark that has hosted extraordinary and remarkable events since 1886. From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events, Olympia Events continues to bring world-class events to London, with its distinctive architecture and almost 140-year heritage attracting some of the best and boldest events in the UK.

In 2022, Olympia’s events business joined Legends Global’s extensive portfolio of 450 managed venues, ahead of the wider estate’s redevelopment. As this next chapter unfolds, Olympia’s iconic event spaces will remain at the heart of Olympia’s £1.3bn transformation into London’s newest entertainment destination. Once completed, the iconic heritage halls will be complemented by a new International Convention Centre and premium lounge, managed by Olympia Events, 3,800-capacity live music venue managed by AEG Presents; London’s largest

purpose-built theatre in almost 50 years, managed by Trafalgar Entertainment and The Shubert Organization; two hotels operated by citizenM Hotels and Hyatt Regency; 30 restaurants, bars and eateries; Wetherby Pembridge, a new co-educational senior school; a boutique gym by 1Rebel, 550,000 sq ft of offices boasting some of the largest terraces in London, as well as new public spaces for visitors to enjoy. The reimagined Olympia’s new venues started launching in late 2025, with the phased opening continuing throughout 2026 and 2027. Stay tuned for future announcements at www.olympia.london  

Irma Garcia retained the IBF Super Flyweight title with a third-round stoppage over Emma Dolan.

In round one, Garcia scored a hard knockdown with a overhand left hand. Seconds later, Garcia dropped Dolan again with a powerful sweeping left. At the beginning of round three, Garcia landed another that put Dolan on the canvas. Later in the round, an overhand left made Dolan stumble back and the corner threw in the towel at 1:23.

Garcia, 113.8 lbs of Mexico City is 26-5-1 with six knockouts. Dolan, 114 lbs of Newark, ENG is 8-1.

Former world champion Shannon Courtenay stopped Sasha Booker in round three of their eight-round super flyweight bout.

In round two, Courtenay dropped Booker with a left hook to the head. In round three, Courtenay and Booker clashed heads and then Courtenay landed a left to the body that put Booker down and the fight was over at 1:57.

Courtenay, 113.4 lbs of Watford, ENG is 11-3 with four knockouts. Booker, 115.4 of England is 3-2.

Teresa Makinin won an eight-round decision over Chloe Watson in a bantamweight bout.

Makinin, 116.8 lbs of Finlan won by scores a 77-75 score and is now 6-0. Watson, 117.7 lbs of Merseyside, EMG is 9-3-1.

Elizabeth Oshoba stopped Chelsey Arnell in a six-round featherweight nout.

In round three, Oshoba landed two hard rights that backed Arnell into the ropes and the fight was stopped at 42 seconds.

Oshoba, 125.9 lbs of Bristol, ENG is 10-0 with six knockouts/ Arnell, 127.8 lbs of Hull, ENG is 5-3-1.

Former world champion Tim Tszyu won a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Denis Nurja in a junior middleweight bout in Australia.

n round three, Tszyu was cut under his left eye from an accidental headbutt. In round four, Tszyu landed an inside left to the top of the head that put Nurja on the canvas.

In round seven, Nurja was deducted a point for holding.

Tszyu landed 236 of 573 punches; Nurja was 94 of 380.

Tszyu, 156.9 lbs of Australia won by scores of 100-88 on all cards and is now 27-3. Nurja, 156.5 lbs of Albania is 20-1.

“He’s tough and I expected that,” said Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs). “He came in with the perfect record, so I knew he was no joke. I had him a couple times but he didn’t drop. Those were some good rounds. I was trying to take him out, he’s just tough. Big respect.”

“I feel like I’m up for Errol Spence Jr,” said Tszyu. “I think that would be one hell of a fight. That’s a banger. I don’t take a backward step. If he’s ready to meet me there, bring it on. I’m coming to catch the big fish. Let’s go fishing.

Tszyu will now look for a big fight with Errol Spence Jr. later this Summer.

Goodman Decisions Ruiz

Sam Goodman won a 12-round unanimous decision over Rodrigo Ruiz in a super bantamweight bout.

Goodman, 121.4 lbs of Albion, AUS won by scores of 118-110, 116-112 and 115-113 and is now 22-1. Ruiz, 121.4 lbs of Argentina is 23-2.

Solomana Stops Wallace in 3

Nelson Asofa Solomana stopped Jarrod Wallace in round three of a four-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Solomona was cut high on the fore head from a clash of heads. In round three, Solomona landed a big uppercut that Wallace down. Wallace began to fade and another flurry that was completed by another uppercut put Wallace down and out at 1:03.

Soloman, 296.4 lbs of Melbourne, AUS is 2-0 with two knockouts. Wallace, 263.6 lbs of Queensland is 0-1.

Peters Stops Mouzhino in 2

Callum Peters stopped Delio Anzaleci Mouzhino in two riock-em-sock-em rounds in a scheduled eight-round middleweight bout.

In round one, Peter hurt Mouzhino with a left hook to the jaw and a right to the head that had Mouzhino stumbling across the ring and one more right to the head put Mouzhino down. In round two, Peter landed a perfect counter right that put Mouzhino down and the fight was stopped at 57 seconds.

Peters, 158.6 lbs of Adelaide, AUS is 6-0 with six knockouts. Mouzhino, 158.9 lbs of TLS is 4-1.

Aokuso Stops Hao Po in 1

Paulo Aokuso stopped Kittipong Jian Hao Po in the opening frame of their 10-round light heavyweight bout.

Seconds into the fight, Hao Po injured his right knee without really getting touched. In round one, Aokuso dropped Hao Po with a straight left. Hao Po was hurt and dropped again and clutched the bad knee and the fight was stopped at 2:20.

Aokuso, 174.7 lbs of Sydney is 10-0 with five knockouts. Hao Po, 174.7 lbs of Australia is 13-2-1.

Las Vegas – UFC^® today announced that the 14^th Annual UFC International Fight Week^™ will take place in Las Vegas from Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 12, headlined by UFC^® 329 with events taking place throughout the city at venues including Resorts World Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena, and select MGM Resorts International properties.

UFC International Fight Week, the organization’s week-long celebration of combat sports, will be highlighted by the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and anchored by UFC^® 329, which takes place on Saturday, July 11, at T-Mobile Arena.

The prestigious 2026 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held annually as part of International Fight Week, honors the contributors and athletes who helped shape UFC while leaving an indelible mark on the sport of mixed martial arts. The UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 9, at T-Mobile Arena. 

Fans from around the world who attend International Fight Week will also be able to enjoy the activities of a traditional Fight Week, including ceremonial weigh-ins and press conferences, leading to the schedule’s culminating event, UFC^® 329, on Saturday, July 11, at T-Mobile Arena.

Rounding out the action?packed weekend are two incredible event nights, beginning with Power Slap —the world’s leading slap fighting promotion — on Friday, July 10, followed by the newly-launched Zuffa Boxing on Sunday, July 12, delivering non-stop must-see events for three consecutive nights. 

UFC fans can also enter for their chance to win an unforgettable UFC Dream Week travel package for International Fight Week. One lucky winner and a guest will win a one-of-a-kind VIP experience that includes premium tickets to UFC^® 329, the UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Power Slap, and Zuffa Boxing, as well as airfare and hotel accommodations. To learn more and enter, please visit www.ufc.com/dreamweek.  

Details regarding the fight card for UFC^® 329, as well as event locations and additional activities for UFC International Fight Week will be announced at a later date. For more information, please visit www.ufc.com/ifw. 

Chris “Sandman” Thomas is back in yellow & black! He reunited with his longtime coach- NJ Boxing Hall of Famer, Shawn Darling and improves to 16-3-2, 10ko! He defeated Philadelphia’s Greg Hackett with a six-round unanimous decision at Harrahs Chester Pa on the Stictbiz Promotions card. After turning pro at 18 he won a couple regional belts and lost in WBC & WBA regional title bouts. He’s hoping to bounce back into the rankings where he was before taking a couple year hiatus after 2020/Covid! He just lost 75lbs & is down to cruiserweight and the next fight this fall will probably be back at light heavyweight.

London, April 2 — His Excellency Turki Alalshikh and Ring Magazine have confirmed three
changes to the undercard of the upcoming Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday
11th April, broadcast globally and exclusively on Netflix and available at no extra cost to your
subscription.

German middleweight Simon Zachenhuber will now face Pawel August in a six-round
contest. Zachenhuber had originally been scheduled to fight Troy Williamson.

In another change, Breyon Gorham will now take on Eduardo Costa, replacing Eduardio
Georgiev.

Finally, Mikie Tallon will now face Leonardo Blanc, replacing the previously scheduled opponent
Cristopher Rios.

These new matchups complete the updated undercard lineup ahead of fight week commencing
next week.

About Ring Magazine:
Since its acquisition by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh in November 2024, The Ring has entered
a new era, reinforcing its status as boxing’s most legendary and authoritative voice.
The magazine has showcased many of the sport’s biggest fights and most iconic moments,
most recently Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez at a sold out Madison Square Garden,
British boxing’s most talked-about match-up between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, as well
as the legacy-defining showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in Las Vegas,
often described as “the fight of the century.”

The Ring delivers world-class global coverage with unrivaled access to boxing’s top stars.
Building on its rich heritage, the magazine continues to document the sport at the highest level
whilst shaping the present and preserving the legacy of boxing.
About Netflix:

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and
live programming 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.

Lauren Price MBE and Stephanie Pineiro both made weight today ahead of their Unified World Welterweight Title showdown on Saturday, April 4 at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, presented by BOXXER, and broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. 

Price defends her WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO & Ring Magazine World Welterweight Titles against her unbeaten mandatory challenger Pineiro. A victory for the Olympic gold medallist will further establish her position as the number one fighter in the division and lead to even bigger fights for the Welsh star. 

Currently ranked #3 in the world by The Ring, Pineiro is unbeaten in her ten professional contests and is the reigning WBA Interim World Welterweight Champion. The Puerto Rican fighter can expect a lively reception in Cardiff as Price fights at home in Wales for the first time since her historic world title win over Jessica McCaskill in 2024. 

Rhys Edwards leads an action-packed undercard as he takes on Gully Powar for the British Featherweight Title, while Kane Shepherd and Teo Alin clash for the Celtic Super Featherweight Championship, and Lewys Parfitt and Morgan McIntosh battle for the Welsh Area Welterweight Title. 

Official Weights from Cardiff: 

Unified World Welterweight Championship (147lb) – 10 x 2 rounds

Lauren Price: 10st 6lb 4oz / 146.3lb 

Stephanie Pineiro: 10st 6lb 9oz / 146.4lb 

British Featherweight Championship (126lb) – 12 x 3 rounds

Rhys Edwards: 8st 13lb 4oz / 125.28lb 

Gully Powar: 8st 13lb 11oz / 125.68lb 

Celtic Super Featherweight Championship (130lb) – 10 x 3 rounds

Kane Shepherd: 9st 3lb 8oz / 129.46lb 

Teo Alin: 9st 3lb 4oz / 129.28lb 

BBBofC Welsh Area Welterweight Championship (147lb) – 10 x 3 rounds

Lewys Parfitt: 10st 5lb 12oz / 145.78lb  

Morgan McIntosh: 10st 6lb 12oz / 146.76lb 

Super Bantamweight Contest (122lb) – 4 x 3 rounds

Yuvraj Karia: 8st 10lb 3oz / 122.16lb

Jake Pollard: 8st 9lb 14oz / 121.86lb 

Middleweight Contest (160lbs) – 6 x 3 rounds

Kyran Jones: 11st 6lb 11oz / 160.7lb

Connor Goulding: 11st 8lb 1oz / 162.12lb

Super Featherweight Contest (130lb) – 4 x 3 rounds

Jacob Robinson: 9st 4lb 3oz / 130.2lb

Eliecer Quezada: 9st 5lb 14oz / 131.86lb 

Super Featherweight Contest (130lb) – 4 x 3 rounds

Mikey O’Sullivan: 9st 1lb 8oz / 127.5lb

Jose Manuel Perez: 9st 1lb 1oz / 127.1lb  

All the action is available to watch live on BBC iPlayer from 17:00 (BST) and BBC Two from 20:00 (BST). 

This event is presented in association with official partners Betfred, Riyadh Season, That Prize Guy, Tixr and Champion.

TEMECULA, CALIF. – Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP)returned to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif., in spectacular fashion with a championship night of boxing featuring both established and rising stars.

With the IBF Minimumweight World Championship on the line, Pedro Taduran (20-4-1, 14 KOs) impressively closed the show against Ensenada, Mexico’s Gustavo Pérez Álvarez (16-2, 5 KOs). Hailing from the Philippines, Taduran defended his world title against the always-tough Pérez. Entering the bout on the strength of five straight victories, three of which were title defenses, Taduran quickly made his presence felt inside the ring. Scoring four total knockdowns, Taduran left the audience on their feet after a devastating seventh round knockout victory.

“I’m honored to have my first fight in the United States be a successful title defense,” said Pedro Taduran. “Pérez presented a new challenge, but it was a challenge I was able to quickly figure out. This was my fourth title defense, and I’ll speak with Sean Gibbons and be ready to face whoever is next in line.” 

In his highly anticipated second professional outing, Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. (1-0-1, 1 KO) dominantly inserted himself in the win column against Blackfoot, Idaho native Darrick Gates (0-2). Although resulting in a draw, Pacquiao Jr.’s monumental professional debut demonstrated immense promise in his ability. Against Gates, Pacquiao Jr. put everything together to out-pressure his opponent, mirroring his father’s iconic fan-friendly fighting style. After registering two knockdowns in the second round, Pacquiao Jr. scored his first professional victory and knockout.

“It’s a weight lifted off my shoulders,” said Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. “I learned so much in my first fight that I was able to implement into my training camp and tonight. I have the best team in the world around me at Wild Card Boxing Club, and tonight’s result is a testament to that. The experience I’m getting is invaluable and I look forward to getting back to work.”

In the middleweight division, reigning WBC Silver Middleweight Champion Lazaro Lorenzana (20-13 KOs) scored a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Venezuela’s knockout artist Esneiker Correa (16-7, 14 KOs). On the heels of a statement victory over grizzled veteran Luis Arias, Lorenzana faced another stiff challenge in Correa. While scoring a knockdown in round two, Lorenzana showcased discipline throughout Correa’s overwhelming offense, continuing to cement his status as a young prospect ready for world championships.

“I’m very proud of my performance tonight and I believe I proved I should be next in line for world title opportunities,” said Lorenzana. “Correa was a tough opponent who absorbed some of my best shots throughout 10 rounds. In my last fight, I defeated a mainstay in the middleweight division in Luis Arias, and I just took down a tough competitor tonight. I’m going to reconvene with my team to see what’s next, but I plan on returning to the ring soon.”

Meanwhile, a pair of undefeated prospects in Atascadero, Calif. native Joseph Subia (4-0, 3 KOs) and Maywood, Calif.’s Francisco Casillas (3-1-2, 2 KOs) squared off in a featherweight tilt. In a competitive outing with one scorecard calling the bout a draw, Subia was the budding fighter to walk out with his perfect record intact via majority decision following a tactical yet aggressive performance. 

In a lightweight affair kicking off the live broadcast on ESPN Knockout, heavy-handed contenders Paolo Barredo (5-0, 2 KOs) and Roberto Monreal (13-27, 5 KOs) delivered a slugfest to the raucous Southern California crowd. With both competitors throwing haymakers with bad intentions throughout the six-round-contest, Philippines’ Barredo protected his spotless record via unanimous decision after outlanding Chicago’s Monreal through punishing counter punches.

Making the short drive south to Pechanga Resort Casino, Menifee, Calif.’s professional debutant Antonio Villegas (1-0) rushed Wahiawa, Hawaii native Alexander Nakamura (0-2) at the first bell, forcing two knockdowns before securing a knockout victory under a minute in the first round. Opening the talent-stacked fight card, hometown favorite Malikah Salazar (1-0) saw his hand raised in victory in his professional debut following a back-and-forth battle against Las Vegas’ Stephen Barbee (1-7).

Manny Pacquiao Promotions: Taduran vs. Perez marks the promotion’s third straight sold-out show, proving to be a leading force in the sport offering world championship boxing and a platform for prospects to compete. For future event announcements and more information, visit PacquiaoPromotions.com and follow Manny Pacquiao Promotions on social media.

See below for the official results and scores:

MAIN EVENT:

IBF MINIMUMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS

Pedro Taduran (20-4-1, 14 KOs) defeated Gustavo Pérez Álvarez (16-2, 5 KOs) via seventh round knockout (1:34)

CO-MAIN EVENT: 

LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT – 4 ROUNDS

Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. (1-0-1, 1 KO) defeated Darrick Gates (0-2) via second round knockout (1:34)

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT – 10 ROUNDS

Lazaro Lorenzana (20-0, 13 KOs) defeated Esneiker Correa (16-7, 14 KOs) via unanimous decision

Scorecards: 98-91, 96-93, 95-94

FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT – 4 ROUNDS

Joseph Subia (4-0, 3 KOs) defeated Francisco Casillas (3-1-2, 2 KOs) via majority decision

Scorecards: 40-36, 39-37, 38-38 

LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT – 6 ROUNDS

Paolo Barredo (5-0, 2 KOs) defeated Roberto Monreal (13-27, 5 KOs) via unanimous decision

Scorecards: 60-54, 60-54, 59-55

SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT – 4 ROUNDS

Antonio Villegas (1-0) defeated Alexander Nakamura (0-2) via first round knockout (0:53)

LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT – 4 ROUNDS

Malikah Salazar (1-0) defeated Stephen Barbee (1-7) via unanimous decision

Scorecards: 40-36, 39-37, 39-37

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About Manny Pacquiao Promotions 

Manny Pacquiao Promotions is a global boxing promotions company founded by eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. The mission of the company is to develop athletes, produce world-class events, and expand the global reach of boxing. Beyond building elite talent, the organization is committed to creating exciting content, delivering innovative and memorable events, and giving back to the sport by providing fans with the matchups, experiences, and energy they want to see. At its core, the company aims to elevate the sport with fresh creativity, authentic storytelling, and an unwavering dedication to bringing fun and excitement back to boxing on a global stage. 

LONDON, ENGLAND – April 3, 2026 – Today in London, England, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), in partnership with Sky Sports, hosted the MVPW-01 final press conference in the Grand Hall at Olympia, London ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated unified world title clash of MVP’s British champions, “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Terri “Belter” Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs) and the historic double main event of MVP and England’s unified world champion Ellie Scotney (11-0) vs. Mexico’s WBA world champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) for the undisputed 122lb world championship, live on Sky Sports. Also featured were main card fighters Chantelle Cameron (21-1-0, 8 KOs) vs. Michaela Kotaskova (11-0-2, 4 KOs) for the WBO super welterweight world championship (154 lbs) and Irma Garcia (25-5-1, 5 KOs) vs. Emma Dolan (8-0, 1 KO) for the IBF super flyweight world championship (115 lbs), highlighting the depth of talent across the all-action event.

Hosted by Sky Sports reporter Andy Scott, the press conference brought together fighters to address the media as anticipation builds ahead of fight night. The event streamed live on MVP’s YouTube channel and Sky Sports’ YouTube channel, giving fans around the world a front-row seat to the final pre-fight moments. See quotes below and view the full press conference on MVP’s YouTube channel HERE.

CAROLINE DUBOIS QUOTES

On her confidence that she will defeat Harper on fight night: 

I’ve won every battle from the moment this fight was signed. I’ve won every battle, and I will continue to win every battle. Come fight night, I will win the battle. This is a war, this is everything. 

On her intentions for Sunday’s bout: 

Talk is cheap. We can all push and shove, and that’s all great, but what’s important is stepping into the ring on Sunday and kicking ass. That’s what I fully intend on doing.

On how she handles the buildup to the fight:

I’m not a weak individual. I don’t get distracted by noise. I love the noise. I run towards the fire. I don’t run away. This is my sport. This is my life. I love it. I love everything about it. The build-up, the fight, the intensity, everything. I don’t run away from it, and I’m not afraid of it. 

Dubois response to Harper’s thoughts on her commentary leading up to their bout:  

You can say what you want about your own projection. Maybe this is what would scare you, but it doesn’t scare me, Terri. It doesn’t scare me.

On Harper’s thoughts going into the fight:

I’d hate to be going into a fight thinking: ‘All I have is an engine.’ That’s a bit scary.

On backing up her commentary on Sunday: 

Talking isn’t going to win a fight. It isn’t going to lose a fight. The one thing I really love about boxing is that anything you say, everything you say, you have to back it up. It’s so easy for trolls online to say whatever they want to say, but they go missing. They disappear, they post without a face, they say anything, and they don’t have to back up their words. But we’re fighters, we step into the ring and we 100% back up our words. I can’t wait to do that.

On her belief that she is better than Harper:

Every experience I’ve had, negative or positive, has built me to be the woman that I am today, and I think that the woman I am today is a better woman and a better fighter than anything Terri Harper brings come Sunday, and I can’t wait to prove that. 

On having no animosity towards Harper: 

I’ve got nothing against her as a human being, as a person. I’m sure she’s the nicest woman in the world, but that’s not what it’s about. It’s about fighting, and it’s about winning. 

On pushing women’s boxing forward:

We’ve been on the back burner for so long, but now we’re pushing forward. We’re breaking boundaries. 

On her experience boxing:

I’m an elite athlete. I’ve been doing this since I was nine years old. I didn’t walk into a gym when I was, I don’t know, 19 20. 

TERRI HARPER QUOTES

On her thoughts going into her bout vs. Dubois: 

I trust fully in the timing of my life and the time of my career that this is my moment. All those years, ever since I’ve stepped through the gym doors as a young amateur, have led to this moment. 

On Dubois’ commentary leading up to the fight: 

Caroline just said herself, talk is cheap, and that’s all she’s done the last 12 weeks, so. For me, I’ve been fully focused on the job that I got to do Sunday night. As you can see, I’ve been quiet on my socials for this training camp because I’ve been fully focused on the job I’ve got to do, whereas Caroline’s been arguing online, getting sucked into everything.

On how Dubois compares to fighters she’s previously faced: 

Caroline is the best fighter that I’m going to fight. I’ve prepared for that. 

On her plan for fight night:

That first half of the fight is where she [Dubois] is the most dangerous, so I need to be very disciplined and switched on.

On Dubois’ commentary at the press conference: 

You can turn my mic off. Caroline will do my talking. 

On her advantage over Dubois:

I’ve got the engine.

On Dubois saying her respect must be earned: 

I do not want, and I do not need Caroline’s respect.

ELLIE SCOTNEY QUOTES

On her thoughts on potentially becoming the youngest undisputed champion in the UK in the four-belt era: 

When that bell goes on Sunday, they’re all [belts] on the line. I’m going in as a challenger. Nothing else changes. 

On taking on Flores’ Mexican fighting style on Sunday: 

Only a one percent club becomes undisputed, and you have got to be willing to go any place. If it has to be Catford vs. Mexico, it might have to be. 

On being friendly with others on the card: 

So many people on this card I’ve either sparred with or brushed shoulders with, so it just shows you the movement in boxing. That’s the beauty of boxing, and that’s the beauty of MVP.

On pressure to become undisputed:

It’s a massive moment, but again it’s all talk. All that matters is Sunday, and that’s where my focus is. 

On inspiring the youth to box:

I don’t just want little girls to watch us all on the show; I want little boys to watch and go, ‘I want to fight because of these ladies.’ I think every one of us on this card, at this table, on the undercard before that, will prove why women can do it and they can do it the same as men.

MAYELLI FLORES QUOTES

*All quotes have been translated from Spanish to English.

On potentially becoming Mexico’s first undisputed champion on Sunday: 

If Ellie wants to beat me, she has to beat me by coming and fighting me. These belts cannot be won by running. I want to represent and do Mexico, but also Latin America, proud. I want to win all these belts at this division. 

On the significance of a win: 

We say in Mexico that you come back with everything or you come back with absolutely nothing. 

CHANTELLE CAMERON QUOTES

On fighting three-minute rounds:

If women want equal rights and equal pay, we kind of got to do what the men are doing.

On her and MVP’s role in evolving women’s boxing:

It’s great because you see all the young ones. They’re getting their world title shots, going for undisputed. I think MVP has saved women’s boxing. I think women’s boxing was taking a massive dip. MVP has come on board and saved it.  

On potential unification bout vs. Mikaela Mayer:

I’m going to focus on my job on Sunday. I never overlook any opponent. I think it’s disrespectful, but me and Mikaela have spoken loads of times, and Mikaela knows what it is. It’s nothing but respect. She’s a great opponent for me, and we’ll see what the future holds.  

On a potential trilogy vs. Katie Taylor over three-minute rounds: 

I think the ship sailed. I wish Katie all the best, and I hope she has her swan song, and I hope it goes well at Croke Park.

MICHAELA KOTASKOVA QUOTES 

What would it mean to her to come champion of the world:

It’s a big opportunity for myself, for my country, for my boxing gym, for my coach, and manager. I’m here to win the fight and the belt. We’ve trained hard.  

On fighting three-minute rounds:

I’ve become a big fan of three-minute rounds because you have to work differently. You just have to choose the right pace, and it’s more fun than the two-minute rounds, so I really enjoy it. 

On supporting females who want to explore boxing:

I think for the girls it’s very important to be confident in everything they want to achieve in their lives. I think boxing is very good preparation for life. 

On being amongst great female fighters on the card: 

It’s very nice to be here with all these women and to show the best of what the sport has to offer.

IRMA GARCIA QUOTES 

*All quotes have been translated from Spanish to English.

On her career outside of boxing:

I’ve been a police officer now for 22 years in Mexico City. I’ve served my country as a good Mexican, and I’m also a qualified lawyer and I have a degree in public administration. The other part of my life is boxing, which is a fundamental pillar of my life. 

On her thoughts going into fight night vs. Emma Dolan:

I always have respect for any opponent that I’ve faced in the ring, but we’ve come here to show that we can win. We’ve put that hard work in, and we fully intend to take that belt home to Mexico and defend it.

EMMA DOLAN QUOTES

On her confidence going into Sunday’s bout:

It’s my time now. I’m here to take that belt back with me. 

On being an underdog:

I’ve been the underdog in a lot of fights, and I always come over and win fairly comfortably. I don’t think this should be any different.

On her respect for her opponent, Irma Garcia:

I’ve got big respect for Irma as well. She’s a champion. You don’t get belts given to you; you have to earn them.

On a potential rematch vs. Shannon Ryan:

To be honest, Shannon is pretty irrelevant to me now.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) 

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter-first ethos. Since its inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (April 2, 2026) – In what organizers are calling the first open workout of its kind in professional boxing, San Diego rising stars and cousins Jonny Mansour and Julius “JuJu” Ballo hosted over 500 guests aboard the City Cruises Admiral Hornblower on Tuesday, March 31. The up-and-coming boxing stars treated fans, media, and celebrity guests to a one-of-a-kind boxing workout experience set against the stunning backdrop of the downtown San Diego skyline and San Diego Bay to promote their upcoming SD Fight Night: Family Business event on Saturday, April 18, at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, Calif.

The unique on-the-water event drew a star-studded crowd that included NFL veterans Tony Jefferson, Andre Reed, Alshon Jeffery, Koa Misi, and Dez Patmon, all of whom turned out in support of the two undefeated San Diego prospects as they continue their ascent through the professional ranks. April 18 undercard fighters Angel Munoz, Frankie Garcia, Angel Estrada, John Ornelas, Daniel Morales, and Richard Fernandez also joined the workout, adding even more electricity to the already-buzzing nautical atmosphere.

“Having 500-plus people out on the water with us was something I’ll never forget,” said Mansour. “The energy was absolutely electric, and having NFL legends like Andre Reed and Alshon Jeffery there to show their support meant the world to me and JuJu. We’re bringing that same energy into April 18, and San Diego is going to see exactly why we built this event the way we did. The city has our back, and we’re going to deliver on fight night.”

“I’ve been to a lot of events, but nothing compares to what we experienced on that ship,” said Ballo. “Being out there on the water with the city behind us, surrounded by our community, that’s what G2G Promotions is all about. We’re building something special in San Diego. Everyone who came out Tuesday is going to want to be at Frontwave on April 18, because Jonny and I are going to put on a show that this city will be talking about for a long time.”

NEW: With momentum building, SD Fight Night: Family Business will be distributed throughout North America by Integrated Sports Media via all major cable outlets and DISH in the United States, as well as leading digital platforms including Bash.tv, PPV.com, TrillerTV, and Fubo. The PPV telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, with the first bout of the evening at 5 p.m. PT.

“We are not here to do one show, we are here to build a real fight series in San Diego,” said Frontwave Arena CEO Josh Elias. “When you see what G2G pulled off on the Admiral Hornblower—bringing over 500 fans out on the water for a boxing workout like nothing the sport has seen—you understand exactly what they’re building here. The fact that G2G and Frontwave Arena are both promoters shows how serious we are. This is a long-term investment in the sport, the fighters, and the city. Frontwave Arena is going to be the home for this series, and we are all in on making San Diego a true boxing market again.”

Now with their first-of-its-kind promotional event in the books, Mansour and Ballo set their sights squarely on April 18 as a double main event. In a six-round super featherweight fight, JuJu Ballo (2-0), a 2024 Golden Gloves Champion, will square off against Santa Ana, Calif. native Roman Reyes (6-1, 5 KOs) in what promises to be another statement victory on home soil. Meanwhile, eight-time National Champion Jonny Mansour (6-0, 2 KOs) will take on William King (6-3-2, 3 KOs) in an eight-round lightweight match. 

Tickets for SD Fight Night: Family Business are on sale now at AXS.com.

SD Fight Night: Family Business

Frontwave Arena, Oceanside, Calif. | Saturday, April 18, 2026

Super Featherweight Double-Main Event – 6 Rounds

Julius “JuJu” Ballo (2-0) vs. Roman Reyes (6-1, 5 KOs)

Lightweight Double-Main Event – 8 Rounds

Jonny Mansour (6-0, 2 KOs) vs. William King (6-3-2, 3 KOs)

Super Welterweight Bout – 6 Rounds

Angel Munoz (8-2, 6 KOs) vs. Cruz Becerra Monteon (3-1, 1 KO)

Bantamweight Bout – 6 Rounds

Isaac Anguiano (10-1-1, 4 KOs) vs. Jose Negrete (4-2, 4 KOs)

Super Lightweight Bout – 6 Rounds

Kyle Erwin (10-3, 5 KOs) vs. Jose Marrufo (15-18-2, 2 KOs)

Super Lightweight Bout – 6 Rounds

Jose Chollet (6-2, 4 KOs) vs. Jose Cruz (2-3, 1 KO)

Super Bantamweight Bout – 6 Rounds

Richard Fernandez Jr. (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Sugary Montales (6-2, 4 KOs)

Super Lightweight Bout – 6 Rounds

John Ornelas (5-2-1, 2 KOs) vs. Lester Brown (5-4-3, 3 KOs)

Super Lightweight Bout – 4 Rounds

Franklin Garcia (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Rahmel McKinley (1-2)

*Bouts Subject to Change

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About G2G Promotions

Founded by professional boxers Julius Ballo and Jonny Mansour, G2G Promotions’ mission is to deliver electrifying, high-level boxing events that ignite passion for the sport and inspire fans of every generation. Driven by firsthand experience inside the ring, G2G Promotions is committed to elite talent, competitive match-ups, and unforgettable fight nights that capture the true spirit of boxing, keeping the sport’s tradition alive while elevating it through world-class entertainment.

About Frontwave Arena

Frontwave Arena is the gateway to world-class sports and entertainment in North County San Diego. Located in Oceanside, California, the 7,500-capacity arena showcases the best and brightest names in music of all genres, headline comedy, family shows, and community events. In addition to 16-time champion San Diego Sockers of the Major Arena Soccer League and the NBA G League San Diego Clippers, the venue hosts a growing roster of sports teams, tournaments, and athletic events. Frontwave Arena sets new standards for premium fan experiences with 16 luxury suites, VIP viewing decks, exclusive lounges, and an open-air patio. The arena’s expansive outdoor plaza hosts a wide variety of events including private parties, performances, activities, and more. www.frontwavearena.com.