HOLLYWOOD, CA. – April 14, 2026 – Unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez plans to make the most of his opportunity to headline Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Las Vegas as he takes on undefeated two-division world champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez in the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video on Saturday, May 2 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

“It’s an honor to be in this position,” said Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs). “You have to be a great fighter and a big name to headline Cinco de Mayo Weekend. Now it’s my time.”

Benavidez vs. Zurdo will present a first of its kind Mexico vs. Mexico matchup, as the first championship showdown between Mexican fighters to take place above 168 pounds. For the Sinaloa-native Ramirez, this historic angle adds even more juice to the biggest fight of his career.

“Fighting another Mexican is extra motivation,” said Ramirez. “We’re making history. There’s never been a fight like this between Mexican fighters this big. It’s going to be an amazing night. We’re going to leave everything we have in the ring.”

On top of their shared heritage, Ramirez and Benavidez also have a shared history inside of the ring, as Benavidez was used as a sparring partner ahead of Ramirez’s first world title fight, a 2016 victory over Arthur Abraham. When reflecting on the sparring, Ramirez remembers high-level action that should preview what fans are on for on May 2.

“Our sparring sessions would have been a great pay-per-view,” said Ramirez. “We both know that each of us has a lot of skill that we’ll be bringing into the ring. But I’ve also grown a lot as a fighter since we sparred. I’ve gotten a lot more experience that I’m gonna take into this fight.”

When Ramirez and Benavidez first shared the ring, Benavidez was still a year and a half away from becoming the youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history. While they would both continue to win as they moved up in weight, Ramirez shared that he’s watched Benavidez and thought about them stepping into the ring for real throughout their last decade of successes.

“I’ve thought about fighting for David for about 10 years,” said Ramirez. “I think we both wanted to fight each other for that long. Now the time is almost here. David is a great fighter. I’ve been watching him a lot over the years and keeping an eye on him, knowing that one day we’d get in there together.”

Throughout a career that saw Ramirez make five successful defenses of his 168-pound belt before a 5-1 run that ended in a decision loss to Dmitry Bivol, he has perhaps reached his peak on his current cruiserweight run. Following a title-winning performance over then unbeaten Arsen Goulamirian in March 2024, Ramirez unified his WBA title with WBO champion Chris Billiam-Smith via unanimous decision that November. He then turned away the dangerous former champion Yuniel Dorticos last June, but despite the recent run of wins, he believes his best performance will come on May 2.

“I think my last two performances have been good, but they’re not as great as this performance will be,” said Ramirez. “This is gonna be a war. We’re gonna give all the Mexican people a big party on May 2.”

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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 BXSTRS.

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

Mannheim, Germany, Tuesday April 14th 2026 – Ringside Zone today announces ‘Night Of The Heavyweights’, a stacked boxing event set to take place at the SAP Arena in Mannheim on Friday, May 15th 2026. The future of German boxing is on display with a series of heavyweight sensations taking over the arena where heavyweight icon Wladimir Klitschko brought so many big nights to Germany. Now a new generation looks to bring the heavyweight crown back to Germany.

Promoter Florian Winter said: “This is a historic night for German boxing at the SAP Arena. We are delivering a true Night Of The Heavyweights, showcasing the best of our emerging talent against tough international opposition and celebrating the excitement and passion of the sport on a big stage.”

In the main event, seasoned Ukrainian contender Karen Chukhadzhian (26-3, 14 KOs) faces Irish prospect Paddy Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) in a high-stakes 12-round IBF Welterweight World Title Final Eliminator. Chukhadzhian, a durable and experienced operator who has shared the ring with top-level opposition, looks to position himself for a world title shot, while hard-hitting Donovan aims to bounce back and make a statement on the international stage.

Karen Chukhadzhian said: “This final eliminator is my chance to prove I belong at the very top. I’ve faced the best and I’m ready to outwork and outlast Paddy Donovan to earn my shot at the world title.”

Paddy Donovan said:“I’m coming to Mannheim to win big and move closer to a world title. Karen is tough and experienced, but I have the power and hunger to take the victory and make my mark.”

In the co-main event, hotly tipped undefeated German heavyweight prospect Emanuel Odiase (10-0, 8 KOs) challenges experienced British veteran Nick Webb (19-3, 15 KOs) for the WBO European Heavyweight Title over 10 rounds. Webb has beaten many undefeated prospects in the past and represents the biggest step up in opposition for Odiase to date. The towering Odiase brings explosive power and youthful ambition, while the battle-tested Webb looks to use his ring craft and knockout threat to claim European gold.

Emanuel Odiase said: “This is my opportunity to take the next big step in my career. I respect Nick Webb’s experience, but I’m bringing the power and energy to win the WBO European Title in front of my home fans.”

In a mouthwatering all-German heavyweight clash, Peter Kadiru (22-1, 13 KOs) meets the hard-hitting Senad Gashi (34-4, 32 KOs) in an 8-round bout. Gashi, who has previously shared the ring with former world title challenger Dereck Chisora, represents a massive step up in class for Kadiru in this exciting domestic showdown.

Undefeated 6 foot 9 southpaw heavyweight sensation Viktor Jurk (13-0, 11 KOs) returns in an 8-round heavyweight bout. A former top sparring partner for Oleksandr Usyk, Jurk is now fully focused on his own journey to become world champion in his own right. Whilst rising star Nellie Tiafack (3-0, 3 KOs) steps up in a 6-round heavyweight contest.

In only his fourth professional fight, unbeaten German cruiserweight Aleksander Okafor (3-0, 2 KOs) faces fellow undefeated opponent Elija Ulkuseven (8-0, 6 KOs) in a 10-round German Cruiserweight Title fight. This represents a massive step up in class for Okafor, who recently teamed up with the renowned McCracken’s gym in the UK as his trainers. Okafor wants to put the cruiserweight division on notice and mix it with the very best – a victory here would be a real statement.

Further down the card, unbeaten lightweight Devrin Gokduman (13-0, 8 KOs) contests a 10-round IBF European Lightweight Title bout, Olowule Jan Coisek (4-0, 2 KOs) features in a 6-round middleweight contest, and Edmon Avagyan makes his professional debut in a 4-round cruiserweight bout.

Night Of The Heavyweights is promoted by Ringside Zone and will take place at the SAP Arena in Mannheim on Friday, May 15th 2026. The event is brought to you by an elite line-up of sponsors including Harder & Partner, Aston Martin, Capri-Sun, Snocks, Innovative Digital Systems, SAP SE, Phönix Pharma SE, Kellergroup, and Rogon.

Las Vegas (April 14, 2026) – Two-time world champion Shawn Porter 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.

Porter will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend. ?
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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

Porter will make his eighth appearance at this years’ Expo and will showcase his streaming Podcast show “The PorterWay Podcast”. Porter will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. He will also have merchandise on sale at his booth, and fans will have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing star also known as “Showtime”. @theporterwaypod @ShowtimeShawnP ?
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Porter joins Miguel Berchelt, 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 Shawn Porter

Porter is a retired American professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2021. He is a Two-time former welterweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 2013 to 2014 and the WBC title from 2018 to 2019. He is particularly known for his aggressive pressure fighting style, physical strength and high work rate. Some of his most noticeable fights came against Danny Garcia, Keith Thurman, Errol Spence Jr., Adrien Broner, Paulie Malignaggi, Andre Berto and Kell Brook to name a few. He currently runs a popular streaming show “The PorterWay Podcast” which allow boxing enthusiast to watch great interviews with some of their favorite boxing celebrities. Porter is also known as a great commentator on many boxing platforms

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

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite:

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Las Vegas – UFC® announced today it will return to Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, August 15 for UFC® 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. UFC President and CEO Dana White and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pat McAfee, a native of Pennsylvania, on his show to make the announcement. The soon-to-be-announced fight card will be exclusively available on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Latin America. Ticket information for UFC® 330 will be announced in the coming weeks.

For the first time in fifteen years, UFC® returns to Xfinity Mobile Arena with a championship bout. The organization last brought a numbered card to the venue on August 6, 2011, when UFC® 133, at the then named Wells Fargo Center, was headlined by Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz. The city last hosted a UFC Fight Night event on March 30, 2019, where Justin Gaethje knocked out Edson Barboza for Fight of the Night honors.

UFC® 330 adds to the list of major events that the state of Pennsylvania will host this year, which includes the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the PGA Championship in Newtown Square and FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia.

“Philadelphia is hosting some of the biggest sporting events this year as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary,” said UFC President and CEO Dana White. “It’s been fifteen years since the UFC brought a numbered event to the city, so now is the perfect time to go back. Philadelphia has always been a great fight town, and I can’t wait to return.”

“Pennsylvania is thrilled to host UFC 330 in Philadelphia, the first time a championship bout is coming back to the Commonwealth in fifteen years,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “This is a huge year for Pennsylvania – all eyes are on the Commonwealth as we celebrate America 250 and host some of the biggest sporting events in the world in the place where it all started. From UFC and March Madness to the FIFA World Cup and the NFL Draft, we’re excited to host world class sporting events that will bring with them incredible opportunities for our businesses, our communities, and our fans. The Commonwealth is all in and we look forward to welcoming UFC back to Pennsylvania.”

“In a year when the eyes of the world will be on Philadelphia, we are proud to welcome the UFC back to Xfinity Mobile Arena,” said Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectacor, “This is a city defined by its underdog mentality, its fighting spirit, and its championship pedigree. There is perhaps no more fitting stage for UFC 330 in 2026, and we are honored to be part of bringing this historic event to Philadelphia.”

UFC’s return to Philadelphia is part of a growing number of partnerships between TKO and government and private partners in communities around the world that are eager to host UFC’s marquee live events. Through these partnerships, UFC is reaching more fans in more markets, delivering memorable experiences while generating meaningful economic and cultural impact for host communities. Today’s announcement is one of a number of these partnerships expected in 2026.

Fans looking to be the first to know how to secure tickets can register now at UFC.com/Philly.

For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change. Please click?here?to apply for the event as a media member.

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About UFC® 

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 353  million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. 

About Xfinity Mobile Arena

Xfinity Mobile Arena, owned and operated by Comcast Spectacor, is Philadelphia’s home for sports and entertainment. In addition to hosting the top touring musical acts, family shows and other entertainment, the arena’s main tenants include the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, and Villanova Men’s Basketball. After the completion of its multi-year $400 million+ transformation, every inch of the venue has been completely reimagined. The project produced full upgrades and overhauls to the fan experience, technology, food and beverage, seating options, sightlines, performer amenities and sustainability.  

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount  Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com. 

Nigerian power took center stage in the Fight Capital of the World. In a commanding display of strength and precision, unbeaten prospect Michael Osumah captured the WBA NABA super welterweight title with a fourth-round TKO over Argentina’s battle-tested Sergio Gil on Saturday night at the The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

From the opening bell, the difference in firepower was undeniable. Osumah (11-0, 10 KOs) wasted no time asserting himself, taking command of center ring and using his reach to break down Gil’s guard. The Argentine veteran attempted to lean on his experience to weather the storm, but the African fighter’s hand speed began to crack that defense as early as the second round.

The beginning of the end came in the third, when a crushing left hook from Osumah sent Gil reeling into the ropes. Though the Argentine showed grit to survive the round, the damage was done.

By the fourth, it was all one-way traffic. A relentless barrage of unanswered combinations forced the referee to step in and wave it off at the 1:45 mark, saving Gil from further punishment.

With the victory, Osumah takes a major leap forward in his career, securing his first significant title under the WBA banner while maintaining a frightening knockout ratio. For Gil (22-16-2), the loss marks a turning point, as he ran into a surging prospect who proved he’s ready for bigger tests at 154 pounds.

The Bukom Boxing Arena was electric this past weekend, hosting a stacked card of WBA Africa title fights where local and continental talent converged to reshape the African boxing landscape.

In the most explosive clash of the night, Theophilus Allotey captured the WBA Africa Gold super flyweight title with a stoppage victory over Jonas Erastus. Allotey set a relentless pace from the opening bell, showcasing superior power that ultimately forced the referee to intervene and protect the visiting fighter.

Jerry Lartey delivered the night’s technical masterclass, dethroning the previously unbeaten Sheriff Quaye to claim the WBA Africa super lightweight title. Lartey controlled the action from distance, putting on a disciplined boxing display reflected in the judges’ scorecards of 77-75, 80-72, and 79-73, effectively neutralizing Quaye’s aggression.

The heavyweight division also took center stage as Ahmed Abdula dominated Obaro Eradajaye from start to finish. Abdula cruised to a wide unanimous decision, with identical scores of 99-91 across the board, capturing the WBA Africa cruiserweight title and establishing himself as a rising force among the continent’s big men.

To cap off the night, women’s boxing made its mark as Sedem Ama secured a unanimous decision victory over Ivanusa Moreira. With scores of 79-73, 77-75, and 77-75, Ama claimed the WBA Africa female super welterweight title, closing out a memorable night for Ghanaian boxing and reinforcing Accra’s status as one of the sport’s emerging capitals.

Oceanside, Calif. (April 13, 2026) – Frontwave Arena and G2G Promotions today announced the full fight card for the inaugural SD Fight Night: Family Business taking place this Saturday, April 18, at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, Calif. The fight card culminates with a double-main-event seeing San Diego’s top boxing prospects and cousins Julius “JuJu” Ballo (2-0) and Jonny Mansour (6-0, 2 KOs) take on Roman Reyes (6-1, 5 KOs) and William King (6-3-2, 3 KOs) respectively.

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.

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

In a clash of undefeated super lightweights joining the lineup, San Diego’s own Daniel Morales (8-0, 5 KOs) will welcome Tijuana, Mexico’s Alejandro Garcia Quintana (6-0-1, 5 KOs) stateside for his first professional bout in the U.S. A product of San Diego’s rich boxing ecosystem, 22-year-old Morales returns to action following a two-year lay-off. Both fighters will be tested like never before, as each faces an undefeated opponent for the first time in their careers—setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.

Another San Diego-born pugilist joins the fight card, as Angel Juan Estrada (12-1-1, 9 KOs) takes on San Jose, Calif., native Pedro Angel Cruz (5-6, 3 KOs). A 20-year veteran, Estrada has proven to be at the top of his game at 38. His last loss came in 2011, and on the strength of seven finishes, Estrada aims to put on a show for San Diego against Cruz, who notched his own knockout victory earlier this year. Lastly, San Diego’s Angel Ramirez gears up for his professional debut against Queretaro, Mexico’s Jose Antonio Sosa Reyna (1-0).

Previously announced, Julius “JuJu” Ballo (2-0), a standout amateur with 60 bouts, is set to co-headline following his statement win against seasoned veteran Juan Centeno, a fighter nearly a decade older with 40 more bouts. Now 2-0, the 2024 Golden Gloves champion faces Santa Ana’s Roman Reyes (6-1, 5 KOs) in a super featherweight clash. Following a breakout 2025, 25-year-old Mansour has quickly emerged as one of the lightweight division’s top prospects. Joining his cousin as co-headliner, Jonny Mansour (6-0, 2 KOs) is a lifelong fighter who began boxing at eight, compiling 140+ amateur wins, earning the No. 1 spot on Team USA, and serving as an Olympic alternate in 2020. A National Golden Gloves champion and San Diego State business student, Mansour now looks to take the next step on April 18 against William King (6-3-2, 3 KOs).

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 Lightweight Bout – 6 Rounds

Daniel Morales (8-0, 5 KOs) vs. Alejandro Garcia Quintana (6-0-1, 5 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

Angel Juan Estrada (12-1-1, 9 KOs) vs. Pedro Angel Cruz (5-6, 3 KOs)

Super Bantamweight Bout – 6 Rounds

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

Super Lightweight Bout – 6 Rounds

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

Super Lightweight Bout – 6 Rounds

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

Lightweight Bout – 4 Rounds

Angel Ramirez (Pro Debut) vs. Jose Antonio Sosa Reyna (1-0)

*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 FrontwaveArena

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 the 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.

QUINCY, Mass. (April 13, 2026) – Former Endicott College varsity field hockey player, Jenn Perella, returns to the ring on May 16th for her sixth professional boxing match on the “Rumble at the Rink II” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at the Quincy Youth Arena in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Fighting out of Milton (MA), Perella (4-1, 1 KO) is matched against Irish featherweight Kate Radomska, in a 6-round bout. Perella, 42, was a decorated amateur boxer who won a silver medal at the 2024 National Golden Gloves Tournament, as well as capturing top honors at the 2016 New England Golden Gloves.

Due to COVID restrictions, Perella didn’t fight for 5 years until she got the boxing bug again in 2023, when she was preparing for the Haymakers For Hope charity event. Now, she’s training to fight less than 5 miles from her home, and she’s super stoked.

“My last fight was at Encore (Boston Harbor) in Everett,” said Perella, who is a personal trainer and event planner. “That was close to home but Quincy is even closer to Milton. This means a lot to me because a lot of people will be coming out to support me. I’m feeling good and I want to put on a show for everybody. I’ve got a really good fan base that supports me and my crazy dreams. And kids can come to watch me fight (May 16), unlike at Encore (21+ only). I train players on a youth hockey club that my son (Joseph) plays on. My children – Julianna and Joseph were only 3 and 2 when I started boxing – are 15 and 13 now. They’ve always wanted to come to my fights, but kids weren’t allowed at the venues I fought in. Their parents have supported me and now their children will, too. It’s going to be very familiar to me.”

Jenn’s father, Ricky McCormack, has always been front at her sporting events. He’ll be at a front row table with Jenn’s husband, Boston Fire Department Captain Anthony Perella, and their children, Julianna and Joseph.

“My father has always been there for me,” Jenn noted. “He always gives me a hug before I get into the ring. He gets so nervous for me. My husband worked the corner for two of my fights and he’s always there supporting me. This will be the first time my children watch me fight in person. I guarded them but they understand more what their mother does now.”

“I’ll be a little nervous leading up to the fight because I want to do so well. I’m ready! I know some people will be there supporting me – win or lose – who haven’t been able to watch me fight before. Many have supported me since I started, so I know that I’m going to see a lot of familiar faces.

“This will also be my first fight since I signed with Granite Chin Promotions. I’ve fought on (Granite Chin promoter, also from Quincy) Chris’ (Traietti) cards before, but he has taken a leap of faith by signing me, and I feel a little bit of pressure for that reason.”

Former world-ranked boxer Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczweski (31-6, 11 KOs) is making a comeback after a four-year layoff to headline “Rumble at the Rink II” in an 8-round junior welterweight bout against an opponent to be announced.

A standout amateur boxer with a 118-26 record, garnering runner-up honors at the 2008 National Golden Gloves and earning two New England Golden Gloves titles, 36-year-old MBTA police officer Kielczweski won his first 22 pro bouts between 2008 and 2015. The lifelong Quincy resident hasn’t fought at home since December 10, 2016, and May 16th will mark only his third pro career fight at home.

In a crossroads fight between Massachusetts light heavyweights, Braintree’s Bobby “Light Out” Laing (2-0, 2 KOs) and Salem’s Russ Kimber (3-3, 1 KO), will throw-down in a 4-round match.

All the action will be streamed on www.BXNGTV.com live from the Quincy Youth Arena.

Granite Chin Promotions has teamed up once again with the Quincy Fire Cancer Foundation. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to this non-profit organization whose mission is to provide unwavering support to firefighters and their families as they face the challenges of occupational cancer, ensuring they receive the care, resources, and assistance they need. Go to www.quincyfirecancerfoundation.com for additional information.

Famed combat sports personality Butterbean, will make a special appearance to referee a professional midget wrestling match between the Cambodian Dragon vs. Walter, presented by Midget Mayhem Wrestling.

Granite Chin will also host a “Fan Zone” in which Butterbean and local boxing legend, “Irish” Micky Ward, will hold separate meet-and-greets at 7 p.m. ET for fans in attendance. Also, as part of the experience, Bud Light, WMEX and more to be announced will set up areas featuring giveaways and entertainment to make this night a truly unique experience.

Card subject to change. Additional fights and matchups will soon be announced upon Massachusetts’ commission approval.

Tickets are reasonably priced at $420 (Reserved VIP table of 4), $80 (Reserved Ringside), $60 (General Seats), and $40 (General Admission) are available for purchase at https://events.ticketleap.com/events/granite-chin-promotions.com.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. ET, first bout at 7 p.m. ET.

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LAS VEGAS, NV (April 13, 2026) – Las Vegas native Angel “AK-47” Barrientes (14-1, 9 KOs) is impending on a key moment in his young career as he prepares to face undefeated Isaac Rojas Garcia (18-0-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round super bantamweight bout on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The event, promoted by Matchroom Boxing in association with Boxlab Promotions, will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.

For the 23-year-old Barrientes, who is promoted by Boxlab Promotions, this fight marks his second scheduled 10-round bout, a significant step up that comes in front of his hometown crowd of Las Vegas, a stage he’s determined to own.

Barrientes has remained grounded and focused throughout camp, working closely with his father and coach, Rich Barrientes, refining both his physical and mental approach. “This wasn’t a normal camp, this was war every day,” Barrientes said. “My dad doesn’t let anything slide. He knows me too well, so he pushes me harder than anybody. We went past exhaustion, past comfort. Everything, conditioning, timing, patience, we sharpened it until it hurt. I’m coming to show out, I’m built for this level.”

Facing an undefeated opponent in Garcia, Barrientes understands the magnitude of the challenge but sees it as the perfect opportunity to prove himself. “Garcia’s undefeated, yeah, but that just means nobody’s stepped to him the right way yet,” Barrientes continued. “I’ve been grinding for fights like this my whole life. I’m not coming to sneak by or win on points…I’m coming to break him down and end the fight before the final bell rings. This is where I show I’m built different. I respect Garcia, but my hands will be raised after this fight.”

With his second 10-round fight ahead of him, Barrientes views this moment as a turning point, one that could propel him into serious contention in the super bantamweight division. “A win here changes everything for me,” stated Barrientes. “It shows I can compete at the top level of competition, that I can handle real pressure, and that I belong with the top fighters in this division. I’ve put in too much work to stay where I’m at, I’m ready to take that next step and make people start paying attention.”

Fighting in Las Vegas, on a global platform, adds another layer of motivation for Barrientes as he looks to deliver a memorable performance in front of his hometown supporters. “There’s nothing like fighting at home,” Barrientes concluded. “This is my city, these are my people, and I want to give them something to be proud of. To do it on DAZN, where the whole world is watching, makes it even bigger. I’m coming to put on a show so everyone can remember my name.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, believes Barrientes has all the tools to emerge as a serious force in the division. “Angel Barrientes is a fighter we believe in very strongly,” Piedra said. “He has the talent, the work ethic, and the mindset to compete at a high level. This fight is a major opportunity for him, and we expect him to rise to the occasion. A strong performance here can position him as a real contender in the super bantamweight division.”

With complete preparation and the spotlight set, Angel Barrientes enters April 25 with momentum, hunger, and the backing of his hometown, ready to turn a career milestone into a statement victory.

Honolulu, HI (April 11, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, made a smashing first impression in its highly anticipated Hawaiian state debut on Saturday night with BKFC Fight Night Honolulu at the sold-out Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, HI.

Former BKFC Middleweight World Title challenger Doug “ColdRed’ Coltrane smashed his way back into the win column at the expense of Honolulu’s Maki “Coconut Bombz” Pitolo in Pitolo’s hotly anticipated BKFC premiere in Saturday’s Main Event. The bout was stopped with just one second left in the opening round, with Coltrane winning by knockout over the UFC vet. Coltrane improved to 4-2 with the victory.

The Smithfield, NC product Coltrane called out Marcus “Bad Intentions” Edwards in his post-fight interview: “I said yes to a Top 5 guy but he didn’t show up. Talking all that trash on the internet. Marcus Edwards, where you at, baby?!”

BKFC Fight Night Honolulu aired LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App.

Columbus, GA’s Joseph “The Dark Knight” Creer earned his third straight stoppage victory in Saturday’s Co-Main Event, defeating Keali’i “The Saint” Kanekoa in their light-heavyweight matchup. The ringside doctor called a stop to the fight at the conclusion of the third round. Creer is now 6-3 under the BKFC banner; the Pahoa, HI product Kanekoa was stepping into the Squared Circle for the first time.

In Saturday’s Featured Fight, Hilo, HI’s Toby “2 Quick” Misech overcame a pair of first-round knockdowns to beat “Felony” Charles Bennett via decision in featherweight action. Making his BKFC debut, Misech answered Bennett’s two knockdowns with two knockdowns of his own, paving the way for all three judges to score the fight 47-44. Bennett, who represents Las Vegas, is now 1-4.

Jackson, CA’s Justin Cornell won big in his BKFC debut as he stopped Zach Zane in the second round of their welterweight bout. The stoppage came at 1:01 in the second frame. Zane, a product of Maui, HI, is now 0-2.

Philippines-born San Andreas, CA product Chris Inocencio needed only 75 seconds to reign supreme in his BKFC debut over Jovan Alayon in their lightweight bout. Alayon, who represents Aiea, HI, was also making his BKFC debut.

Molokai, HI’s Namakana Pakala edged out Chris Cisneros for the razor-close victory in the light-heavyweight division. All three judges scored the fight 45-44 for Pakala. Six knockdowns took place in this fight (four for Pakala, two for Cisneros). Both fighters were stepping were fighting for the first time under the BKFC banner.

Kailua, HI’s Randy Kamaiopili Jr. was dominant in his BKFC premiere, dropping Shiro Hitto six times en route to the second-round stoppage in middleweight action. The stoppage came 27 seconds into the second stanza. Hitto, who hails from Palolo, HI, was also making his BKFC debut.

Hazel Naheinaena defeated Kat Rabellizsa in their battle of Waianae, HI fighters. Two judges scored the fight 29-28 and one had it 30-27, all in favor of the winner Naheinaena.

Maika Samson of Kapolei, HI stopped Nalu Cenal in the second round of their matchup of bantamweight fighters. Samson logged a pair of knockdowns to the knockout finish 32 seconds into the second round. Cenal represents Hilo, HI.

Kaneohe, HI lightweight Nick Saragosa picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the second-round knockout at the expense of Kaylan Gorospe. The stoppage came at 1:30 of the second stanza. Gorospe represents Wailu, HI.

Waiahae, HI’s Joseph Calarruda was victorious, dropping Fatu Tuitasi twice en route to the unanimous decision victory in their welterweight matchup. All three judges agreed on the 30-25 verdict, all in favor of Calarruda. The Kapaa, HI product Tuitasi was stepping into the Squared Circle for the first time.

Ewa Beach, HI’s Jerome Macalino picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for a stunning first-round knockout over Pono Enos in welterweight action. Time of the stoppage was 1:54. Macalino and Enos, who hails from Puna, HI, were both making their BKFC debut.

In the first ever BKFC fight in Hawaii, Ewa Beach, HI cruiserweight Vince Aragona made a smashing first impression, needing just 36 seconds to steamroll Simeon Crawford. Aragona, an active member of the United States Armed Forces, sent Crawford to the canvas twice. Crawford, who represents Lakeside, HI, was also making his BKFC debut.

BKFC Fight Night Honolulu Results

Doug Coltrane def. Maki Pitolo via KO in Round 1 (1:59)

Joseph Creer def. Keali’i Kanekoa via TKO in Round 3 (2:00)

Toby Misech def. Felony Charles Bennett via Unanimous Decision (47-44×3)

Justin Cornell def. Zach Zane via TKO in Round 2 (1:01)

Chris Inocencio def. Jovan Alayon via TKO in Round 1 (1:15)

Namakana Pakala def. Chris Cisneros via Unanimous Decision (45-44×3)

Randy Kamaiopili Jr. def. Shiro Hitto via TKO in Round 2 (0:27)

Hazel Naheinaena def. Kat Rabellizsa via Unanimous Decision (29-28×2, 30-27)

Maika Samson def. Nalu Cenal via KO in Round 2 (0:32)

Nick Saragosa def. Kaylan Gorospe via KO in Round 2 (1:30)

Joseph Calarruda def. Fatu Tuitasi via Unanimous Decision (30-25×3)

Jerome Macalino def. Pono Enos via KO in Round 1 (1:54)

Vince Aragona def. Simeon Crawford via KO in Round 1 (0:36)

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ–Vito Mielnicki Jr. took another step towards a titke shit as he pounded out a 10-round unanimous decision over Omar Ulises Huerta at the Adrian Phillips Ballroom inside of Boardwalk Hall.

Mielnicki landed 175 of 699 punches. Huerta was 60 of 380.

Mielnicki of Roseland, NJ won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 23-1. Huerta of Tijuana, MEX is 15-1.

In a battle of undefeated super welterweights, Yan Marcos won a 10-round split decision over Dwyke Flemmings Jr.

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.

Marcos won two scorecards by 97-91 and 96-92 scores. Flemmings won a scorecard 96-92.

Marcos Miami is 15-0. Flemmings of Paterson, NJ is 11-1.

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.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury returned from his sixth “retirement” with a 12-roumd unanimous decision over Aslanbek Makhmudov in front of over 50,000 at Tottenham-Hotspur Stadium in London.

Fury, 267.9 lbs of London won by scores of 120-108 twice and 119-109 and is now 35-2-1. Makhmudov, 264.9 lbs of Montreal is 21-3.

After the fight Fury and Turki Al-Sheika called Anthony Joshua into the ring but Joshua declined.

Benn Decisions Prograis

Conor Benn won a 10-round unanimous decision over former two-time world champion Regis Prograis in a welterweight fight.

In round five, Benn was cut over his left eye.

In round six, Benn was cut over his right eye from an accidental headbutt.

Benn, 149.6 lbs of Ilford, ENG won by scores of 98-92 on all cards and is now 25-1. Prograis, 148.6 lbs of Houston is 30-4.

Riakporhe Stops Tshikeva in 5

Richard Riakporhe stopped Jeamie Tshkeva (TKE) in round five of their 10-round British Heavyweight title fight

In round two, Tshikeva was bleeding from his nose. In round five, Riakporhe landed a big right hand that put Shikeva down. Later in round five, Riakporhe landed a huge flurry that featured six wicked rights and two left hooks and the fight was stopped at 2:12.

Riakporhe, 234.12 lbs of Walworth, ENG is 20-1 with 16 knockouts. Tshikeva, 262.7 lbs of Tottenham, ENG is 9-3.

Huni Decisions Clarke By Majority Decision

Justis Huni won a 10-round majority decision over Frazer Clarke in a heavyweight bout.

Huni, 246.14 lbs of Brisbane, AUS won by scores of 96-94 twice and 95-95 and is now 13-1. Clarke, 259.12 lbs of Burton-On-Treat, UK is 9-3.

Breyon Gorham stopped Eduardo Costa in round five of their eight-round junior welterweight bout.

In round one, Gorham dropped Costa with a chopping right to the head.

In round five, Gorham hurt Costa with a right to the jaw and followed up with an uppercut that set off five lefts to the chin and the fight was stopped at 1:51.

Gorham, 141.14 lbs of Houston is 22-0 with 17 knockouts. Costa, 140.13 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is 12-6.

Mikey Tallon stopped Leandro Blanc in the opening round of their eight-round super flyweight bout.

Tallon landed a perfect left to the body that put Blanc down and the fight was over at 2:53.

Tallon, 113.12 lbs of Liverpool, UK is 14-0 with three knockouts. Blanc, 113.7 lbs of Concordia, ARG us 8-5.

Pawel August won a six-round decision over Simon Zachunhuber in a super middleweight bout of undefeated fighters.

August, 170.7 lbs of Thunton, UK won by a 58-56 score and is 18-0. Zachunhuber, 169.6 lbs of Erding, GER is 28-1.

Felix Cash stopped Liam O’Hare in round two of a 10-round middleweight fight.

In round one, Cash dropped O’Hare with a counter right. Seconds later, a flurry that was finished off by a right put O’Hare down again. Early in round two, Cash landed a big right that put O’Hare made O’Hare crouch his legs and the fight was stopped at 22 seconds

Cash, 162.15 lbs is 17-1 with 11 knockouts. O’Hare, 162.2 lbs is 13-3.

Sultan Almohammed stopped Hector Lozano in round three of a four-round junior lightweight bout.

Almohammed landed an uppercut that was followed by a jab and four right hands that sandwiched around a left and the fight was stopped at 2:46.

Almohammed, 130.15 lbs of Riyadh, SA is 3-0 with two knockouts. Lozano, 131.2 lbs of El Fuerte, MEX is 3-8-2

Eliot Whale stopped Tom Hill in round four of their six-round welterweight bout.

Whale broke down Hill and the fight was stopped at 2:39.

Whale, 149.3 lbs of Sidcub, UK is 14-0 with nine knockouts. Hill, 147.4 lbs of Red Car, ENG is 12-5.

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.

Alan Chaves will defend his WBO Latino Lightweight title against Miguel Madueno on Saturday April 25, at the BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, acting as the co-main event on a card topped with the WBA World Heavyweight title eliminator clash between Jarrell Miller and Lenier Pero, exclusively live worldwide on DAZN.

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Chaves (21-0 18 KOs) penned a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom earlier this week, and now the unbeaten Argentinian will be looking to impress in Sin City and move into position to land a world title fight, with the KO artist ranked #2 with the WBO, and top 15 with the IBF and WBC. The 25 year old made it four straight wins inside the distance in his last outing, a fourth successful defense of the belt, this time only needing one round to dispatch Pablo Vicente in October in Buenos Aires.

April 25 will be Chaves’ first fight in the States, and the task in front of him is Mexico’s Madueno (31-4 28 KOs). The 27 year old has mixed in great company, with his last two bouts seeing him take on Oscar Duarte and Keyshawn Davis, and ‘Explosivo’ will be looking to spoil Chaves’ big night and add to his own impressive KO stats.

“Signing with Matchroom is a crucial step in my professional career,” said Chaves. “I’m highly motivated and eager to make a name for myself in the world of boxing. I’m very grateful to be part of the world’s number one promotional company.

“It’s going to be a tough fight. Madueno is a very experienced and dangerous opponent who has fought against some big-name boxers. I’m in the best shape of my life—both physically and mentally. As always, I’ll give it my all in the ring, and I have no doubt that I’ll come away with the victory.”

More additions to the undercard are confirmed today, starting with former Team USA World Championship medalist Freudis Rojas Jr fighting for the first time in just over a year, as he takes on Damian Sosa over ten rounds at Super-Welterweight. Rosas Jr (15-0 11 KOs) will be on home turf in Las Vegas for the clash, where he last stepped through the ropes last March over eight rounds and now the 27 year old plans to get back on track for major honors, starting with his clash with Sosa (26-3 13 KOs) who took now-unified 154lb king Xander Zayas the distance.

“One way is back and ready to take a step closer to becoming a World champion,” said Rosas Jr.

The night starts live on DAZN with ten rounds of action at Super-Bantamweight between Angel Barrientes and Isaac Rojas. Barrientes (14-1 9 KOs) won his first ten round bout in July, securing a stoppage with 30 seconds left of his battle with Jorge De Jesus Romero, and now meets unbeaten Mexican Rojas (18-0-1 12 KOs) who fights in the States for the first time, in his first ten rounder.

“Fighting in my hometown of Las Vegas, in front of my people, on a big stage like DAZN, is going to be amazing,” said Barrientes. “I know Isaac is undefeated for a reason, he’s coming in hungry, but so am I. I’ve put in a serious camp, sharpened every aspect of my game, and I’m ready to show a new level. April 25 is my time to shine. This is my city, and I’m coming to give the fans a performance they won’t forget.”

Before the live action on DAZN, three unbeaten talents look to impress in the prelims. ‘The Sin City Sicilian’ Phillip Vella (5-0 2 KOs) is swiftly back in the ring after appearing on the Navarrete-Nunez undercard in Arizona in February, and he faces Edwin Rodriguez (12-10-3 5 KOs) over six rounds at Bantamweight, Indian Olympian Nishant Dev (5-0 3 KOs) tastes his first action of 2026 after picking up a fifth win in the paid ranks in December in Ghana, and he’ll take on Juan Carlos Guerra Jr (6-2-1 2 KOs) over eight rounds at Super-Welterweight, while the first bout of the night sees 19 year old Jorge Ruiz (3-0 2 KOs) meet Harley Laws Jr over six rounds at Featherweight.

LONDON, UK –  April 10, 2026  –? Today, heavyweight World Champion Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) and fearsome knockout artist Arsalanbek Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs) stepped on the scales ahead of their highly anticipated showdown.

Fighters on the main and preliminary cards participated in the weigh-in, including British welterweight Conor “The Destroyer” Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) who will face Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (30-3, 24 KOs). Additional fighters in attendance included Jeamie Tshikeva (9-2, 5 KOs), Richard “The Midnight Train” Riakporhe (19-1, 15 KOs), Frazer Clarke (9-2-1, 7 KOs), Justis Huni (12-1, 7 KOs), Pawel August (17-0, 7 KOs), Simon Zachenhuber (28-0, 17 KOs), Breyon “Grind Time” Gorham (21-0, 16 KOs), Eduardo Costa (12-5, 5 KOs), Mikie “The Omen” Tallon (12-0, 2 KOs), Leonardo Blanc (8-4, 3 KOs), Felix Cash (16-1, 10 KOs), Liam O’Hare (13-2, 4 KOs), Hector Lozano (3-7-1, 3 KOs), Sultan Almohammed (2-0, 1 KO), Elliot Whale (13-0, 8 KOs, and Tom Hill (12-4, 3 KOs).

For additional details on the final weights, please refer to the below bout sheet.

MAIN CARD 7:00PM BST

Heavyweight Bout 

Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov 

34-2-1 (24 KOs)  | 21-2 (19 KOs)

267.9lbs | 264.9lbs

Super Welterweight Bout

Conor Benn vs. Regis Prograis

24-1 (14 KOs) | 30-3 (24 KOs)

149.5lbs | 148.1lbs

British Heavyweight Title Bout

Jeamie Tshikeva vs. Richard “The Midnight Train” Riakporhe

9-2 (5 KOs) | 19-1 (15 KOs) 

262.7lbs | 234.12lbs 

Heavyweight Bout

Frazer Clarke vs. Justis Huni 

9-2-1 (7 KOs) | 12-1 (7 KOs) 

259.12lbs | 246.14lbs

PRELIMS 3:30PM BST

Light-Heavyweight Bout

Pawel August vs. Simon Zachenhuber

17-0 (7 KOs) | 28-0 (17 KOs)

170.7lbs | 169.6lbs

Welterweight Bout

Breyon “Grind Time” Gorham vs. Eduardo Costa

21-0 (16 KOs) | 12-5 (5 KOs)

141.14lbs | 140.13lbs

Super Flyweight Bout

Mikie “The Omen” Tallon vs. Leonardo Blanc

12-0 (2 KOs) | 8-4 (3 KOs)

113.12lbs | 113.7lbs

Super Middleweight Bout

Felix Cash vs. Liam O’Hare

16-1 (10 KOs) | 13-2 (4 KOs)

162.15lbs | 162.2lbs

Lightweight Bout

Hector Lozano vs. Sultan Almohammed

3-7-1(3 KOs) | 2-0 (1 KO)

131.2lbs | 130.15lbs 

Super Welterweight Bout

Elliot Whale vs.Tom Hill

13-0 (8 KOs) | 12-4 (3 KOs)

149.3lbs | 148.4lbs 

The Ring and Netflix’s Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov will stream live globally on Netflix on Saturday 11 April at 7pm BST / 2pm ET / 11am PT from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK. The preliminary card will begin at 3:30pm BST.

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About Netflix: 

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WBC Continental, IBF USBA & WBO Global Middleweight Championships

Vito Mielnicki Jr. 159.6 lbs. vs. Omar Ulises Huerta 157.6 lbs.

WBA Intercontinental & USBA Super Welterweight Championships

Yan Marcos 154.6 lbs. vs. Dwyke Flemmings Jr. 153.6 lbs.

Heidan Martinez Morillo 139.7 lbs. vs. Daiyaan Butt 139.8 lbs.

Arjan Iseni 174.4 lbs. vs. Christian Figueroa 175 lbs.

Michael Harris 134.7 lbs. vs. La’Vay Lawrence 133.6 lbs.

Zahir Abdus Salaam 153.9 lbs. vs. Josue Silva 152.9 lbs.

Norman Neely 248.5 lbs.  vs. Gabriel Garcia Perez 342.9 lbs.

Muadh Abdus-Salaam 142.7 lbs. vs. Benji Gomez 142.2 lbs.

Venue: Adrian Phillips Theater at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

TV: ProBoxTV 7:00 pm EST

Promoters: Sampson Boxing and Paco Presents in partnership with Pro Box Promotions

Matchmakers: Ramiro Hernandez, Daniel Rubin

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

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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.

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Union City, CA – April 9, 2026 — Undefeated middleweight sensation Blazen “The Filipino Giant” Rocili delivered a commanding performance, defeating seasoned veteran Cameron Krael by unanimous decision in front of a sold-out crowd at the highly anticipated “Rumble in the UNE” event on April 4, 2026, in Union City, California. The event, promoted by Elite Underdog Promotions, showcased a predominantly Filipino fight card and drew an electric atmosphere, with fans packing the venue in support of rising talent and cultural pride.

At 6’4”, Rocili towered over his opponent and utilized every inch of his height and reach advantage to control the fight from start to finish. From the opening round, Rocili established dominance behind a sharp, disciplined jab and a relentless body attack that gradually wore down the experienced Krael. Demonstrating a high ring IQ, patience, and composure beyond his 23 years, Rocili dictated the tempo, cut off the ring effectively, and consistently applied pressure that left little room for Krael to mount any sustained offense.

Round after round, Rocili’s strategy remained clear and effective—break his opponent down systematically. His ability to mix levels, targeting both the head and body with precision, proved to be the defining factor of the bout. By the later rounds, the cumulative effect of Rocili’s body work was evident, as Krael struggled to keep pace with the younger, stronger fighter. All three judges scored the contest decisively in favor of Rocili, solidifying his reputation as a disciplined and dangerous contender in the middleweight division.

With the victory, Rocili improves his professional record to a perfect 10-0, with 7 wins coming by way of knockout. The Las Vegas-based fighter, originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, is rapidly gaining recognition not only for his physical attributes but also for his technical development and maturity inside the ring. Widely regarded as the tallest Filipino boxer in the sport today, Rocili has become a unique and compelling figure in boxing, blending size, skill, and cultural representation.

The win further amplifies Rocili’s growing popularity, particularly within the Filipino boxing community, where he has garnered a strong and loyal following. His performances continue to resonate with fans both in the United States and internationally, especially in the Philippines, where excitement is building around his potential to become the next major star.

“Blazen can’t be stopped—he has every tool to become a world champion,” said Andrew Bocanegra, Rocili’s manager and President of Boxing VIP. “He’s not just winning fights—he’s dominating them. His height, reach, discipline, and high boxing IQ separate him from others in the division. We’re actively looking to step up the level of competition because we believe he’s ready for the next tier. The interest from promoters is already there, and it’s only going to grow.”

As Rocili’s stock continues to rise, multiple promoters have begun closely monitoring his progress, recognizing both his in-ring potential and marketability. With a rare combination of physical gifts and technical polish, Rocili is quickly positioning himself as one of the most intriguing prospects in the middleweight division. Following the fight, Rocili expressed gratitude and confidence as he looks toward the future: “I’m supported by one of the best teams in boxing, and with God in my corner, I can’t be stopped. This is just the beginning. I’m ready for bigger challenges and to show the world what I’m capable of.”

With momentum firmly on his side, Rocili and his team are now setting their sights on higher-caliber opponents as they continue their climb up the rankings. As he builds on his undefeated record and continues to evolve as a fighter, Blazen “The Filipino Giant” Rocili is rapidly emerging as a force to be reckoned with—and a potential future world champion in the making.

Ryan Garner will bid to strike gold when he takes on Silver champion Michael Magnesi for the WBC Interim world super featherweight championship on the pitch at St Mary’s, home of Southampton FC, on Saturday June 20 live on DAZN.

The fight against the 31-year-old Italian will represent the fulfilment of a dream for Southampton local Garner, 28, who has stated from day one his ultimate ambition to fight at the stadium in his home city.

Another Southampton local fighting on the home stage is British light heavyweight champion Lewis Edmondson (11-1, 3 KOs), who will take on European champion Lyndon Arthur (25-3, 16 KOs). Manchester man Arthur collected his belt with victory over Brad Rea in November. The bout will be for the European and Commonwealth titles. 

Ryan Garner (19-0, 10 KOs) remains on the WBC course he set out on in 2023 when he won the International title at York Hall with a third round stoppage of Juan Jesus Antunez.

The Piranha has since made successful defences of the belt against Liam Dillon, Archie Sharp, Salvador Jimenez and Reece Bellotti, adding the British, Commonwealth and European titles along the way.

Garner, who has fought twice closer to home in Bournemouth, is a huge fan favourite in the city and is an ambassador for the Saints Foundation.

Magnesi (26-2, 13 KOs) has previously held the WBC International title held by Garner before becoming IBO world champion in late 2020 following a fifth round stoppage of Patrick Kinigamazi. He successful defended the title twice before travelling over to Manchester to take on Anthony Cacace in September 2022, where the Belfast star prevailed via split decision.

Since that first career setback, Magnesi has won the WBC Silver title, lost it and won it back again in fights against Nike Theran, Masanori Rikiishin and Khalil El Hadri respectively.

Ryan Garner: “This has been my dream all along and now it is coming true. Frank promised me he would make it happen and he has always delivered for me right from the beginning.

“I believe this will be one of the biggest single sporting events ever to take place in the city and I know that I’ve got the Southampton people behind me. It will just be an amazing occasion, but I have got a job to do against a tough opponent so I can make sure we can do this again and again.

“I am thrilled that we are sticking to the WBC title and, when I win this one, the champion will have no place to hide.”

Promoter Frank Warren added: “I am personally delighted to be putting on this special night for Ryan at St Mary’s. I am extremely fond of Ryan as he has been with us since day one on turning professional at 18 and his talent and potential has always been obvious.

“It has taken a little bit of time to get to this point and through Ryan’s efforts and title successes, I can now deliver on my promise for him to fight at the home of Southampton FC, who have supported him tremendously.

“Winning this fight against Michael Magnesi is Ryan’s gateway to the big time and more major fights and massive occasions.

“I would like to extend my thanks to the staff and officials at Southampton FC for their help in making this happen for Ryan.”

Phil Parsons Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Southampton FC: “This is Ryan’s dream fight and one that means so much to him. He is a proper Saint who is so deserving of completing this journey from watching in the stands to the being the star of the show on the pitch. 

“It’s a fantastic moment not just for Ryan, but for the whole city and region to come together and support one of its own on a truly special night.

“We’re honoured to host this fight at St Mary’s Stadium and hope it can be the first of many, bringing more major events like this to the city of Southampton in the future.”

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 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.

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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.

Visit UFC.com for additional information and content to support your UFC coverage.

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About UFC®

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 266 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 900 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount  Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com. 

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.

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite:

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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.

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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.

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

*Please be advised that all bouts are subject to change

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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.

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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

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.