LAS VEGAS – October 8, 2026 – Mexican action fighter and former world champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz will step in to face Australian contender Koen Mazoudier in a 10-round super middleweight showdown on the latest installment of “The Fight” live on TNT and DAZN on Saturday, October 17 from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Two-division world champion Jermall Charlo is now out of the previously scheduled bout against Mazoudier due to injury.

The four-fight telecast will also feature unbeaten rising star Marco Romero returning to action to face Uruguay’s Braulio Ferreira in the eight-round super middleweight opening attraction at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

The event is headlined by WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora defending his belt against undefeated mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj and also includes WBA Featherweight World Champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa making the first defense of his title against former world champion Tomoki Kameda in the co-main event.

The fourth installment of the acclaimed live monthly boxing series “The Fight”, this event will be broadcast co-exclusively in the U.S. on TNT, truTV and DAZN.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

**ARMANDO RESENDIZ VS. KOEN MAZOUDIER**

In a battle of action fighters, former WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz will square off against Australian brawler Koen Mazoudier as Reséndiz looks to put himself back in title contention while Mazoudier seeks a signature victory in his U.S. debut.

The 27-year-old Reséndiz (16-3, 11 KOs) will fight for the first time since relinquishing his title against two-division champion Jaime Munguia in May. Previously, Reséndiz had pulled off one of 2025’s biggest upsets against former super middleweight world champion Caleb Plant with a ferocious performance to capture the interim title before being elevated. Trained by the renowned Manny Robles, the native of Guayabitos, Nayarit, Mexico was unbeaten in his first 12 fights after turning pro in 2018, showing impressive power with an eight-fight knockout streak. After coming up on the short end of a decision to Marcos Hernandez in September 2021, Reséndiz was dominant in stopping the former unified world champion Jarrett Hurd in the 10^th-round of their March 2023 matchup. Reséndiz’s only other blemish came against top contender Elijah Garcia in September 2023, before bouncing back to earn a fifth-round TKO of Fernando Paliza in February 2025.

“I’m hungry for a world title shot and I know I have to earn it,” said Reséndiz. “Fighting in Las Vegas on TNT and DAZN means a lot to me and my family. Mazoudier is coming to win and my back is against the wall, so I’ve been pushing myself every day in camp. I want to make everyone who’s stood by me proud. I’m going to let my hands go and give everything I have. The fans can count on that.”

Representing Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, Mazoudier (16-4-1, 6 KOs) turned pro in 2018 after an accomplished amateur career, reeling off six consecutive victories. Of the blemishes on 30-year-old’s record, two came by narrow majority decisions, with one of his other losses eventually being avenged as he defeated Wade Ryan by unanimous decision in 2022. His other loss came at the hands of undefeated Australian star Nikita Tszyu, younger brother of Tim Tszyu. The 2024 showdown against Tszyu was within two points on two judges’ cards when the bout ended in round nine. Mazoudier has bounced back effectively, winning four-straight fights, including a decision win over Sam Beck on August 26.

“I’m very thankful that I was able to get another world-class opponent on this card,” said Mazoudier. “Fighters fight. My opponent has changed, but the job hasn’t. I’ve been training too hard to sit on the sidelines. Reséndiz is a good fighter with a solid resume, but like I’ve said all along, it doesn’t matter who’s standing across the ring. I’ve done the work and I’m ready to bring war. I’m the real life Rocky. After October 17, the world will know my name and they’ll know that I never back down from a fight.”

**MARCO ROMERO VS. BRAULIO FERREIRA**

Fresh off a dominant first-round stoppage in August in his PBC debut, rising star Marco Romero will look to keep his dominance going against Uruguay’s Braulio Ferreira in the telecast’s eight-round super middleweight opening attraction.

A native of Overland Park, Kansas, Romero (15-0, 13 KOs) had a stellar amateur career that included 23-national titles, most notably winning the 2024 National Golden Gloves title where he was named Outstanding Boxer of the Tournament. The 20-year-old turned pro in 2024 and has shown a propensity for ending fights early, with 12 of his 13 KO’s coming within three rounds. Trained by top trainer John Brown, Romero has added four victories against increasingly stiff competition in 2026. In addition, Romero will enter this fight after his second training visit to Montreal to spar with super middleweight champions Christian Mbilli and Osleys Iglesias.

“I had another great experience at training camp in Montreal,” said Romero. “To be called back to work with two world champions shows that I’m getting closer to being on their level. It’s a big motivation for me to get in the ring with them, watch how they trained, talk with them and understand their mind set. My ring IQ and counter punching have improved. I’m always confident, but I will be even sharper and more mentally prepared to get in the ring on October 17. After training with world champions I feel like Superman; nobody can stop me!”

The 34-year-old Ferreira (8-3, 3 KOs) most recently earned a seventh-round stoppage of the previously unbeaten Ruben Mauricio Marquez in March as he seeks to upset another unbeaten on October 17. A native of Rosario, Uruguay, Ferreira’s defeats have all come against previously unbeaten opponents, making it to the final round in all three fights. This will be Ferreira’s third fight stateside after losses to undefeated fighters Ronny Alvarez and Tyrone James.

“Saturday, October 17 is going to be my night,” said Ferreira. “I’ve been training very hard for this opportunity. I’m ready to go in there and show that I’m no stepping stone for anybody. I’m going to take him out before the sixth round.”

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KANSAS CITY, KS (October 8, 2026) — From making boxing history as a young girl in Hawaii to becoming a national champion and establishing herself against experienced competition, Azariah Cottrell has spent much of her life preparing for this moment.

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Cottrell will officially begin the next chapter of her boxing journey when she makes her professional debut at BiYu Promotions’ “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.

Cottrell, who will compete at lightweight for this bout, will face Karla Valenzuela (3-41-3, 1 KO), a seasoned veteran with more than 45 professional fights, in a scheduled four-round contest. Cottrell enters her traditional professional debut with years of high-level amateur experience, as well as valuable competition in Team Boxing League (TBL), formerly known as Team Combat League (TCL).

For Cottrell, how was born in Hawaii but now training out of Las Vegas, turning professional represents much more than another fight. It is the continuation of a journey that began in Hawaii when she was a child and has already included national championships, recognition from her home state and success against seasoned opposition.

Cottrell’s talent became apparent remarkably early.

In 2018, when she was only 10 years old, the National Silver Gloves final rankings placed Cottrell No. 1 in the nation at 75 pounds in the 9-10 girls’ division.

She also became the first girl from Hawaii to win the Silver Gloves Tournament, helping open doors and inspire other young female fighters from the islands.

Together with her siblings, Cottrell, who is of African American, Filipino and Hawaiian decent, became part of Hawaii amateur boxing history, and her accomplishments in the sport earned recognition from the State of Hawaii.

Her rise continued as a teenager. At only 14, Cottrell captured the 2021 USA Boxing National Championship, further establishing herself among the country’s elite young female boxers.

Through every stage of that journey, her Hawaiian roots have remained an important source of pride.

“Being Hawaiian means everything to me,” said Cottrell. “No matter where I fight or where boxing takes me, Hawaii is always going to be a part of who I am. I started boxing when I was very young, and I’ve been blessed to experience things through this sport that I never could have imagined when I first walked into a gym.”

“To be the first girl from Hawaii to win the Silver Gloves and to be recognized by my home state are things I’ll always be proud of. But what means even more is knowing that maybe another young girl back home can see what I’m doing and believe she can do it too. I want to represent Hawaii the right way every time I step into the ring.”

Although October 10 will officially be recorded as Cottrell’s professional debut, she will enter the ring with considerably more experience than a typical first-time professional.

Years of amateur competition were followed by a successful run in Team Boxing League, where Cottrell competed for the San Antonio Snipers and compiled an impressive 16-2 record.

Among her notable performances were two victories over 2020 USA Olympian Shakilya Ellis, giving Cottrell valuable experience competing against established opposition under pressure.

Now, all of that experience will be put to use as she starts over in her pro debut in professional boxing.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time,” said Cottrell. “When you’ve been boxing since you were a little girl, turning professional is something you think about, but when it actually gets here, it feels different. I’m excited, I’m grateful, and I’m ready.”

“I’ve won national tournaments and I’ve competed in Team Boxing League, and all of those experiences helped prepare me for this, stated Cottrell. “Competing in TBL gave me confidence because I was competing regularly and facing good fighters. Beating Shakilya Ellis twice showed me that I can perform against the best in the world, but professional boxing is a new chapter. Everything I’ve accomplished before this helped build me, but I know I have to prove myself all over again. That’s what makes me hungry.”

Cottrell’s résumé has already given her years of championship experience, but she understands that professional boxing presents an entirely different challenge. Instead of looking too far ahead, Cottrell wants to build on the foundation she has established and develop into a complete professional fighter.

“Of course, every fighter wants to become a world champion, and that’s my dream too,” she added. “I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t believe I could reach that level one day. But I know you don’t become a world champion in your first professional fight.”

“Right now, I’m focused on October 10. It will all be new to me, going 4-rounds, fighting on a national stage. I want to go in there, listen to my corner, stay composed and show people what I’ve been working on. After that, I want to stay active and keep improving every time I fight.”

“I’m still young, and that’s exciting because I know there’s so much more for me to learn. I don’t feel like I’m anywhere close to the fighter I’m eventually going to become. I’m hungry to get better, and I want to see how far I can take this. My motto is “Stay Violent”, and thats how I’m going to approach every fight of my career.”

Bobby Harrison, CEO of BiYu Promotions, believes Cottrell’s extensive amateur background and success in Team Boxing League make her professional debut one of the more intriguing moments on the “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational.” Harrison is particularly excited that boxing fans beyond Kansas City and Hawaii will have an opportunity to watch the beginning of Cottrell’s professional journey, as her October 10 debut will be broadcast live worldwide on CombatVisionTV.

“Azariah has been competing at a high level since she was a kid, and you can see that experience when she fights,” said Harrison. “She had a great amateur career and was a standout in the Team Boxing League, so she’s coming into the pros with a strong foundation. What I like most is that she’s young, hungry and still wants to learn. We’re excited to have her make her pro debut on the Heart of America card. Having it live on CombatVisionTV makes it even more special because her people back home in Hawaii and fans around the world can watch the beginning of her professional journey. I think she has a bright future, and I’m excited to see what she does with this opportunity.”

For a fighter who has competed since childhood, October 10 represents both a beginning and a continuation. The trophies, national championships and recognition Cottrell accumulated as an amateur helped establish her reputation. Her 16-2 run in Team Boxing League demonstrated that she could carry those skills into another competitive environment.

Now comes professional boxing.

“I want people watching me for the first time to see somebody who loves to compete,” continued Cottrell. “I want them to see my skills, my heart and the work I’ve put into boxing since I was a kid. I’m very happy that everyone back home in Hawaii and those around the world will be able to watch me fight on CombatVisionTV, just download the app. I’m not putting pressure on myself to make everything perfect. I just want to be myself, trust my training and enjoy the moment. I’ve worked too hard to get here not to enjoy it.”

“When that bell rings, though, I’m coming to fight. I want to put on a performance that makes people remember my name and want to watch me again. This is only the beginning.”

Ticket information for the “HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL” is available at BiYuPromotions.com.

Two more entertaining fights have been added to ProBoxTV’s next “Championship Series” main card, on Friday, October 16, as Bryan Acosta will face once-beaten Carlos Orona in a 10-round “All Mexico” slugfest, while prospects Charles Harris and Misael Cabrera will go to war in a super lightweight 10-rounder.

Both additional bouts will be held in support of WBC No. 16-ranked Kevin Anton defending his WBC Continental Americas junior-middleweight title against once-beaten Freudis “Freddy” Rojas in the 10-round main event. WBC No. 5-ranked Justin Pauldo faces WBO No. 11-ranked Rene Tellez Giron in the 10-round lightweight co-main event.

The blockbuster event will be broadcast live (8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm MT) from the Rawhide Western Town & Event Center in Phoenix, Arizona

Mexico’s Bryan Acosta, 21-2, 8 KOs, is a 28-year-old who fights out of Las Vegas under highly regarded trainer Bob Santos. A non-stop action fighter, Acosta comes forward and stays in the pocket to initiate toe-to-toe exchanges. Acosta has appeared on ProBoxTV twice, dropping top-ranked Ramon Cardenas once while losing a thin unanimous decision in February 2025 and returning in March of this year to dominate longtime contender Ronny Rios and win a 10-round unanimous decision.

Carlos Orona, 16-1-1, 14 KOs, is a 25-year-old from Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico. A durable technician who comes on as the rounds of a fight progress, Orona’s superior conditioning allows him to surge in the late rounds through superior volume and consistent output. This fight against Acosta will serve as a barometer for the untested Orona’s prospects in the upper tier of the 126-pound division.

Charles “Lolo” Harris Jnr, 13-1, 7 KOs, is a 23-year-old a skilled boxer with strong ring generalship, exceptional close-range fighting, and powerful counterpunching fighting out of Rialto, California.. arris has a strong amateur background that includes a notable win over Floyd Schofield. Trained under the guidance of his father from age eight and now with Brian “Bomac” McIntyre of Team Terence Crawford.

Harris is a five-time ProBoxTV alumnus, having defeated Kyle Erwin in May 2024, and Roberto Escobar November 2024, both by unanimous six-round decisions. Harris returned in March 2025 to take a unanimous eight-round decision over Angel Rebollar and repeated the feat with a unanimous decision over Blake Fialka in May of this year.

In his most recent ProBoxTV appearance, Harris defeated Jason Limon by eight-round unanimous decision in July.

Misael Cabrera, 18-3-1, 12 KOs, of Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico is a highly durable and dangerous slugger, known for his classic Mexican aggression. The 27-year-old Cabrera utilizes a powerful, sweeping overhand right, mixed with forceful left hooks to the head and body to catch opponents off guard.

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LOS ANGELES (October 7, 2026) – For World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 1 ranked, mandatory super flyweight challenger John “Scrappy” Ramirez (17-1, 9 KOs), redemption day is finally coming now that the WBA has ordered WBA Super Flyweight World Champion David “Medallita” Jimenez (18-1, 12 KOs) to defend his title against Ramirez.

“No excitement yet on my part,” Ramirez admitted. “It’ll hit me when everybody signs the contract. Until then I’ll continue following the process and training hard. No promises in boxing, but I am happy the WBA ordered this fight”

The negotiating period started September 18 and will close on October 18, 2026. If the parties fail to reach an agreement, or if either party declines to continue to negotiate, the WBA Championships Committee may call for a purse bid. Reports are the two camps are close and that the title fight could be held in December.

On April 24, 20024, Jimenez defeated Ramirez by way of a 12-round unanimous decision back in Brooklyn to capture the WBA Interim Super Flyweight title. Jimenez, fighting out of Costa Rica, hasn’t fought since July 20, 2025. Jimenez, 34, defended his WBA Interim title only twice, winning a 12-round decision from Keyvin Lara (32-6-1) in Costa Rica , and knocking out Kenburn Torres (15-5) in Kyrgyzstan.

The 30-year-old Ramirez, fighting out of South-Central Los Angeles, has fought four times since his loss to Jimenez, including two in 2026. “Scrappy” was installed as No. 1, mandatory challenger position in the super flyweight division of the World Boxing Association (WBA) back in January for the second time during his professional career.

After Jessie “Bam” Rodriguez relinquished his WBA Super Flyweight World title to move up one weight class, Jimenez was elevated from WBA Interim Champion to WBA Super Flyweight World Champion on June 13, 2026. Jimenez’ lone loss was a 12-round unanimous decision to then-defending WBA Flyweight World Champion Artem Dalakian (21-0, 15 KOs) in London.

“I’ve grown in boxing and my personal life since that fight,” Ramirez explained. “That was 2 ½ hears ago and a lot of things have changed; I’m a better fighter now. I used my natural ability over my opponents. I feel like a runner who is right there at the finish line and that I rise to the occasion.

“Jimenez has experience and will. He’s a dog and it takes one to know one. I do believe I am better than him in every way. I came up short the first time and I need to redeem myself. I lost to him but now we are going to run it back.”

“Scrappy” is trained by rising cornerman Julian Chu at Brickhouse Boxing Club, located in North Hollywood.

“‘Scrappy’ is a different fight now,” Chua insisted. “He’s always believed in himself, but I think there was a part of him that questioned his experience, because he didn’t have that big amateur background like a lot of these guys. Losing to Jimenez but proving to himself that he could compete at that level was honestly one of the best experiences he could’ve had. It gave him peace with that insecurity. He knows he belongs now, and since then I’ve seen him develop tremendously as a fighter. He’s more mature, more confident, and much more complete. I think you’re going to see that in the rematch.”

“Scrappy Time” is right around the corner.

“My dream since I started boxing is to be world champion,” Ramirez concluded. “I also wanted to redeem myself. Now, I will have the opportunity to accomplish my dream and redeem myself against the only opponent to have defeated me. Fans love to see great boxing stories. I resonate with the second Sugar Ray Leonard-Tommy Hearns fight. (Leonard lost the first, won the second) This will be our second fight and like Sugar Ray, I will get the job done this time!”

“Scrappy” is managed by 3 Point Management (3 PM), which has a growing stable of gifted boxers former including WBA & WBO Cruiserweight and WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (48-2, 30 KOs), WBA No. 5-rated world super middleweight Darius “DFG” Fulghum (15-1-1, 13 KOs), former WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Oleksandr “The Nail” Gvozdyk (21-3, 17 KOs), former WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Champion, Canadian Kareem “Supreme” Hackett (13-1, 7 KOs), Armenian featherweight Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (23-6, 17 KOs), and German junior welterweight Simon “Saucy” Vollmer (7-0, 3 KOs).

KANSAS CITY, KS (October 7, 2026) — Undefeated bantamweight contender Dominique Crowder (19-0, 11 KOs) is putting the finishing touches on training camp as he prepares for one of the most important fights of his professional career.

The Baltimore, Maryland native, currently ranked #12 by the IBF, will face experienced Filipino veteran, Jayson Mama (21-4-1, 10 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines, for the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) Bantamweight Title.

The 8-round championship bout takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026, at BiYu Promotions’ “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.

Crowder-Mama will serve as the co-main event to the eight-round showdown between Nico Ali Walsh (12-2-1, 5 KOs) and undefeated Treavon Craycraft (9-0-1, 3 KOs).

The action will be broadcast live on CombatVisionTV, giving Crowder another opportunity to showcase his skills to boxing fans beyond the arena as he continues his pursuit of a world-title opportunity.

Crowder believes the work he has put in throughout camp has him ready for the biggest opportunity of his undefeated career.

“Camp has been really good,” said Crowder. “We’ve worked hard, got a lot of rounds in, and I feel sharp. At this level, you can’t just depend on one thing. You have to be able to box, make adjustments, and stay disciplined for the entire fight. I’m 19-0, but I’m still hungry. I know I have a lot more to prove, and I’m ready to show that on October 10.”

Crowder respects Mama’s experience but welcomes the challenge of facing an opponent who will test him.

“Mama is a good, experienced fighter,” he continued. “He’s coming from the Philippines to win, so I know he’ll be ready. If I say I belong with the best bantamweights in the world, then I have to prove it against good fighters. I’m expecting him to push me, and I’m ready for whatever he brings.”

For Crowder, winning his first NABA championship would represent another important step toward his ultimate goal of fighting for a world title.

“Winning the NABA title would mean a lot to me,” he added. “I’ve worked hard to get to this position, and now I have to take advantage of it. I’m already ranked by the IBF, and now I have an opportunity to win another title and keep moving forward. That’s motivation for me. I want to leave Kansas City 20-0 with that belt around my waist, but I know I have to go earn it first.”

With his IBF ranking continuing to put him closer to bigger opportunities, Crowder wants to use the CombatVisionTV platform to show fans and the boxing world that he belongs among the top bantamweights.

“This is a big opportunity for me,” Crowder concluded. “A win gets me the NABA title and moves me closer to the bigger fights I want. Fighting on CombatVisionTV gives more people a chance to see me live, so I want to put on a great performance and show everyone I’m ready for the next level.”

Ticket information for the “HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL” is available at BiYuPromotions.com.

HUNTINGTON, NY (October 7, 2026) — Two Queens neighborhoods. One ring. Bragging rights on the line.

This Saturday, October 10, Ridgewood meets Astoria at The Paramount – and both sides have something to prove.

Undefeated FDNY firefighter Raymond “The Scientist” Cuadrado (8-0, 3 KOs) steps into the main event carrying Ridgewood pride and the support of his first responder family. Across the ring: Efstathios “The Greek God” Antonas (13-3-2, 4 KOs), a former national champion in Greece whose Astoria faithful will be ready to make themselves heard.

Cuadrado wants to keep his perfect record. Antonas wants to hand him his first defeat. Expect a loud, passionate crowd when these two collide in an old-school New York neighborhood showdown.

Pick your side. Bring your crew. Be there when the bell rings.

Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing brings additional compelling matchups to Huntington for Rockin’ Fights 55:

Can Huntington’s knockout artist make it six for six? Ralph Clemente (5-0, 5 KOs) has stopped every opponent he has faced. Now he meets Brooklyn’s Kamron Humphrey (5-3, 3 KOs). Can Clemente protect his hometown turf—or will Humphrey spoil another homecoming?

An FDNY favorite faces an upset specialist.

Bronx firefighter Louis Maietta brings his passionate following back to The Paramount against El Paso’s Eduardo “Demoledor” Monrreal, whose knockout of previously unbeaten Austin Cassese proved he can wreck a hometown celebration. With both men willing to stand and trade, this matchup has the makings of a crowd favorite.

A rising prospect meets a fighter’s first big moment.

After an impressive showing at the last Rockin’ Fights, Yousaf Zazai (1-0, 1 KO) returns to face Las Vegas newcomer Robbie Cutler, making his professional debut. One wants to build momentum. The other wants to make an unforgettable first impression.

Brooklyn power meets North Carolina experience.

Ra-Leek Born (4-0, 4 KOs) brings a perfect knockout record into his matchup with Markus Bowes, an 18-fight veteran looking to use his experience to derail another rising prospect.

SPECIAL GUESTS Beyond the action in the ring, enjoy special performances, entertainment and special guests! Highlighting the evening’s entertainment will be the return of Christopher Macchio, “America’s Tenor,” who performed for Star Boxing long before singing at President Trump’s inauguration, the FIFA World Cup Final, and numerous other high-profile events. Macchio returns to the Rockin’ Fights stage for a special performance, including his stirring rendition of the National Anthem and a captivating rendition of the legendary “Nessun Dorma!”

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

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MIAMI, FL. – October 7, 2026 – Undefeated mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj will step into the ring looking to become Albania’s first boxing world champion and fulfill his lifelong dream when he battles WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora headlining the latest installment of “The Fight” live on TNT and DAZN on Saturday, October 17 from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

“I’m very very very motivated to become Albania’s first world champion boxer,” said Hadribeaj. “Since I was young, I’ve always wanted to be a champion, no matter what sport I ended up choosing. Now I have this opportunity in boxing and it’s an opportunity that I’ve been thinking of all my life. This means so much to me.”

The 32-year-old Hadribeaj live and trains in Miami under the guidance of his trainer Donato Demartiis. The pair originally met in 2018 when Hadribeaj was primarily competing in MMA, before Demartiis decided to have his prospective pupil try his hand in the boxing ring. From that day on, the two have stayed in the gym and brought each other to the precipice of world championship glory.

“Donato told me to just give boxing a try and put me in to spar a boxer and he saw me beating the guy up,” said Hadribeaj. “Donato saw something in me and came up with a plan for me in this sport. I trusted his words and I committed myself 100% to boxing. I’ve given everything to make this happen because he trusted me since day one. With each fight we were improving. I was giving everything to win. We kept pushing and made sure that we never gave up.”

As he prepares for the biggest bout of his life, Hadribeaj has believes that his success in training camp, and specifically in sparring with Mykal Fox and Ollie Cooper, has helped prepare him for the unique challenge that is Fundora.

“Training camp is like a test for the fight,” said Hadribeaj. If you pass the test at training camp, you’re ready for the fight. My sparring partners Mykal Fox and Ollie Cooper have been so supportive for my camp. They’ve been going twelve rounds with me multiple times a week. Ollie brings the pressure and Mykal is more crafty. So it was a great mix for me that helped me a lot.

“Sparring has been the key to prepare for Fundora’s length. We worked on a lot of different scenarios, like moving around the ring and staying out of range of his jab and his crosses and uppercuts. We have to get the distance right.”

Through watching on television and live in-person, Hadribeaj has gained a familiarity with Fundora, and even says he’s been one of his favorite fighters to watch for years. Throughout that time, Hadribeaj revealed that he doubted many of the tactics Fundora’s opponents have used, and explained what he thinks they get wrong about facing “The Towering Inferno”.

“Fundora has been one of my favorite fighters to watch in this division for a while,” said Hadribeaj. “I’ve always thought that he really knows how to fight. But I always ask myself why his opponents choose their strategies and run into his punches. The opponents tend to get too caught up in their ego and try to compete with his height. I feel like they should just have been working on their stuff and not worry as much about what he’s doing. Now I’ll have my shot and I’m gonna do my best.”

Hadribeaj displays an umistakeable air of confidence when he speaks, even when heading into the biggest fight of his career as an underdog. For the unbeaten WBC mandatory challenger, he believes that everything he’s done leading up to this moment will allow him to be at his best when the bell rings.

“I’m confident because I worked to get to this position,” said Hadribeaj. “I’m not just confident for no reason. I earned this position and I earned this confidence. We deserve to be here. I trust my skills, I trust my power and I trust my team. I’m not scared to fight anybody.

“I love the crowd and I love the bright lights. I don’t panic or stress. I try to stay positive all the time. But the most important thing is that my work has been done correctly. If the work is done correctly, then it’s easy for me to stay calm in any position.”

As October 17 nears, Hadribeaj is fully aware of the stage he’s walking onto and is eager to deliver a memorable night on TNT and DAZN.

“Fans are going to see a very unique style and a very exciting fighter,” said Hadribeaj. “You’re going to love this fight. We’re definitely going to make this a war. I know that I’m new to the fans and I can’t wait to show them what I’m all about with my performance.”

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ABOUT FUNDORA VS. HADRIBEAJ

Fundora vs. Hadribeaj will see WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora bring his can’t-miss, all-action style to the ring against unbeaten mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj headlining the latest installment of “The Fight” live on TNT and DAZN on Saturday, October 17 from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The stacked lineup begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and also features two-division champion and reigning WBA Featherweight World Champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa making the first defense of his title against Japanese star and former world champion Tomoki Kameda in the co-main event, plus undefeated two-division world champion Jermall Charlo steps in to face Australia’s Koen Mazoudier in a 10-round super middleweight showdown.

The fourth installment of the acclaimed live monthly boxing series “The Fight”, this event will be broadcast co-exclusively in the U.S. on TNT, truTV and DAZN.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

For more information on the October 17 event visit www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #FundoraHadribeaj, follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing & @DAZNBoxing, on Instagram @PremierBoxing & @DAZNBoxing, or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions & https://www.facebook.com/DAZN/.

ALBUQUERQUE (Oct. 7, 2026) – Undefeated light heavyweight contender Atif Oberlton will face Deon Nicholson in a matchup of hard-hitting 175-pounders on Saturday, Nov. 7 live exclusively on DAZN from Albuquerque.  The 10-round showdown will serve as the co-main event to Abraham Perez’s homecoming title defense against Yankiel Rivera at Kiva Auditorium. 

Tickets for the Nov. 7 event, which is promoted by Salita Promotions and Legacy Boxing Promotions in association with Wynn Records, are available on ticketmaster.com. 

Philadelphia’s Oberlton (17-0, 14 KOs) is ranked in the top 15 by all four major sanctioning bodies and placed in top 10 by both the IBF and WBA.  He scored a shutout unanimous decision over Roamer Alexis Angulo on the Claressa Shields undercard on Aug. 15, going the distance for the first time since 2024 after knocking out eight straight opponents.  The 28-year-old southpaw, who is trained by Hall of Fame trainer Tom Yankello Jr., will face his toughest opponent to date in Nicholson, a fellow power-puncher who was previously scheduled to face former undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev.  The 6-foot-3 Oberlton looks to make a statement against Nicholson to prove he belongs amongst the world’s top light heavyweights, with an eye toward bouts against Dmitry Bivol, Ben Whitaker and the other top 175-pounders in the wide-open division. 

“My focus is the same as it’s always been, but every fight is another step up,” Oberlton said.  “Going 10 rounds for the first time in my last fight gave me even more confidence. Nicholson doesn’t present anything I feel I can’t handle. Every fight is a step up and beating him on November 7 will keep me climbing the light heavyweight division and moving closer to a world title shot. I’m coming to show why my name belongs with the best.

“Since signing with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records, I’ve been active, and that’s exactly where I wanted to be. Having that support pushes me to keep getting better because I know what we’re working toward. I always knew the time would come for the world to see who Atif Oberlton really is. Nicholson is the next step, and I’m coming to put myself one step closer to a world title shot.”

Nicholson (23-1, 19 KO), of Tuscaloosa, Ala., is a power-punching product of Jay Deas, the original and long-time trainer of former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in Tuscaloosa.  Nicholson was scheduled to fight Arthur Beterbiev on a Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia in November of 2025 before Beterbiev reportedly pulled out of the fight. The 36-year-old has knockouts in six of his last nine fights, and owns a career-best win over Craig Baker, who had previously fought Edwin Rodriguez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk. 

“This is the opportunity I’ve been waiting for,” Nicholson said.  “I’ve been in camp, ready to fight, and I’m already in shape.  This win will put the boxing world on notice that I deserve the biggest opportunities.”

Said promoter Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions: “Atif Olberlton is one of the best light heavyweights in the world, with a unique style, a standout personality and a burning desire to become a world champion.  Representing the historic fight city of Philadelphia, he is ready to join boxing’s elite with a statement performance against the hard-hitting Deon Nicholson on Nov. 7.” 

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ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS: 

Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 by Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.

Check the?Salita?Promotions?YOUTUBE CHANNEL?for regular updates of the modern world’s greatest fighters, contenders and prospects in action. 

ABOUT WYNN RECORDS: 

Wynn Records is a full-service talent and music agency specializing in artist development, management, brand partnerships, distribution, marketing, and touring. With strong expertise in music administration, digital strategy, licensing, and industry trends, Wynn provides tailored career guidance to help clients grow and succeed. Rooted in innovation and long-term vision, the company empowers artists, creatives, and athletes to maximize their visibility, revenue, and impact. 

KANSAS CITY, KS (October 6, 2026) — Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh (12-2-1, 5 KOs) has spent his latest training camp in Omaha, Nebraska, sharpening his skills under the guidance of renowned trainer Brian “Bomac” McIntyre as he prepares to return from a 10-month layoff in a significant main-event opportunity.

Ali Walsh, the grandson of heavyweight icon Muhammad Ali, will headline BiYu Promotions’ “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” when he faces unbeaten Treavon Craycraft (9-0-1, 3 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight showdown on October 10, 2026, at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.

The bout headlines the professional portion of BiYu Promotions’ two-day boxing event, taking place October 9 and 10, with the action broadcast live worldwide on CombatVisionTV.

For Ali Walsh, the fight represents more than simply returning to competition. After spending 10 months away from the ring, the 26-year-old views the Craycraft matchup as an opportunity to show the improvements he has made while working alongside McIntyre, the acclaimed trainer best known for helping guide Terence “Bud” Crawford to the pinnacle of the sport.

Ali Walsh has spent his camp in Omaha surrounded by a championship-level atmosphere, and he believes working with McIntyre has helped him see the sport differently.

“Camp with Bomac has been great,” said Ali Walsh. “He sees little things that you might not notice yourself, and that’s what I needed. I’m listening, learning and trying to get better every day. Being in Omaha has allowed me to focus completely on boxing, and I feel like I’ve made some real improvements.”

After 10 months away, Ali Walsh isn’t looking for an easy return. Craycraft enters unbeaten and with an opportunity to make a name for himself.

“Craycroft is undefeated, so I know he’s coming in confident and hungry,” he added. “Beating me would be big for him, and I understand that. I’m expecting the best version of him. I wanted a real fight coming back, and that’s what this is.”

Ali Walsh welcomes the responsibility that comes with being the main event and sees the worldwide broadcast as another opportunity to show his growth.

“I love being in the main event,” Ali Walsh continue. “There’s pressure that comes with it, but that’s part of boxing. Knowing people around the world can watch us on CombatVisionTV makes it even better. I want to put on a good fight and remind people what I can do.”

For Ali Walsh, the biggest priority is getting his career moving again and turning the work he’s done during his time away into a meaningful victory.

“Ten months is a long time to be out, so I’m excited to fight again,” he concluded. “I’ve had time to work on myself and think about where I want my career to go. A win over an undefeated guy gets me moving in the right direction again. I’m hungry, I’m ready, and I want to stay active after this.”

Ticket information for the “HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL” is available at BiYuPromotions.com.

Preston LaGrange stopped Nell Ariano in the first round of their light heavyweight bout in the main event of Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 10m Week 9 at The Meta Apex in Las Vegas

In the opening round, LaGrange landed a big right to the chin that sent Ariano down. LaGrange landed three more shots and the fight was stopped at 2:24.

LaGrange, 199.5 lbs of Cedar Rapids, IA is 7-1 with three knockouts. Ariano, 205 lbs of France 6-1.

Salhahudon Everett stopped Ozzy Martin in the opening round of their welterweight bout.

Everett landed a vicious four punch combination that knocked Martin out cold and the fight was stopped at 1:57.

Everett, 170 lbs of Las Vegas is 5-0 with three knockouts. Martin, 170 lbs of Lima, PER is 4-1.

Roque Conceicao choked out Alexander Chavez in the opeing round of their flyweight fight.

Chavez tried to slam Conceicao with the Brazilian wrapped around his neck and kept the Triangle Choke still applied. Chzvez then tapped at 3:37.

Conceicao, 124 lbs of Brazil is 12-3 with three submissions. Chavez, 126 lbs of Lima, PER is 9-1.

Mateus Soares destroyed Royoto Miyaguchi in the opening round of their bantamweight bout.

Soares landed a booming right to the jaw that put Miyaguchi down. Soares landed two punches on the ground and the fight was stopped at 1:03.

Soares, 136 lbs of Ri De Janeiro, BRA is 12-2 with 10 knockouts. Miyaguchi, 136 lbs of Saga, JAP is 7-2.

Olivia Bierly won a unanimous decision over Summer Onley in a bantamweight bout.

In round two, Bierly was cut around her right eye.

Bierly, 135.5 lbs of Maysville, KY won by scores of 30-27 and 29-28 twice and is now 6-1. Onley, 136 lbs of Birmingham, ENG is 6-1.

Soares, Conceicao, Everett and LaGrange all earned contracts.

Istanbul, Türkiye – Tuesday 6th October 2026 – British heavyweight favourite Derek Chisora will make his next ring appearance on the International Boxing Association (IBA) platform in December, after IBA President Umar Kremlev confirmed the organisation will stage a bout for him in England. With WBA Heavyweight World Champion Murat Gassiev publicly open to the fight, December could deliver the world-title opportunity Chisora has chased for more than a decade.

The announcement was made at an IBA press conference in Istanbul, where Chisora sat alongside Kremlev and IBA CEO and Secretary General Chris Roberts as the organisation set out its plans ahead of IBA Congress 2026 on 5–6 December. Opponent, venue and date will be confirmed in due course.

IBA President Umar Kremlev said: “Derek said he wanted to come and support the IBA, because he’s happy with the way IBA is organising tournaments. And we promised him a bout. So we are going to organise a bout for Derek in England. Our doors are always open to anyone, and we are ready to organise top-level bouts in any country.”

Leading the way is Derek “Del Boy” Chisora (36-14), one of British boxing’s most enduring and colourful characters. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in London, the former British, Commonwealth and European Heavyweight Champion has challenged Vitali Klitschko for the WBC world title, shared the ring with Tyson Fury three times and taken Oleksandr Usyk the distance. Known for his relentless pressure, granite chin and willingness to fight anyone, Chisora returns after a 50th professional fight against Deontay Wilder at The O2 in April that ended in a razor-close split decision. He hinted at retirement that night – but the fire is still burning.

Derek Chisora said: “What people have to understand is that what IBA does is unbelievable. I believe this goes deeper than what we’re doing here right now. I believe it’s going to get better and better. In December we’ll be fighting.”

Standing in the opposite corner could be WBA Heavyweight World Champion Murat “Iron” Gassiev (34-2), one of the most feared punchers of his generation. The former IBF Cruiserweight World Champion and World Boxing Super Series finalist moved up to heavyweight and knocked out Kubrat Pulev in Dubai in December 2025 to claim WBA honours. He made his first defence on the IBA PRO 19 card in Moscow in July, stopping Hamburg’s Peter Kadiru in the sixth round. Gassiev has called Chisora a friend – a bond that adds an unusual edge to a potential clash between two men who have never shied away from a fight.

Chisora’s story is one of character as much as combat. Recalling his early days as a professional, when promoters struggled to sell tickets for a Zimbabwe-born fighter, he credited the late Dean Powell with the idea that changed everything: walking him out in a Union Jack to the Only Fools and Horses theme. In Chisora’s words: “And that was it. Del Boy was born.” It is that experience that makes him a passionate supporter of IBA’s new pathway from the amateur ranks to the professional game.

With December’s bout, IBA continues to build IBA PRO into a home for elite professional boxing, alongside its IBA ELITE pathway for amateur athletes and the inaugural IBA President’s Cup in Istanbul. IBA’s vision is to put athletes first – creating the conditions, opportunities and security that allow fighters to thrive at every stage of their careers.

British boxing fans and an international audience can look forward to the next chapter in one of the sport’s great careers, and possibly the world-title night Del Boy has waited for.

Further details on opponent, venue, tickets and broadcast will be announced soon.

Philadelphia, PA (October 5, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion has announced the signing of Combat Sports Standout, ‘SmileN’ Sam Alvey to a Multi-Fight Deal. 

“We’re very excited to add Sam Alvey to our growing stable of the best bare-knuckle fighters in the world,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Sam has a tremendous resume at the top levels of combat sports and we look forward to working with him as we grow our Ironweight division. He will make his promotional debut on December 4 at our BKFC Fight Night event in Hershey, Pennsylvania.” 

Fighting extensively in the UFC and Bellator, Alvey, of Murrieta, CA compiled a record of 34-18. He is a two-time Karate Combat Champion.

Stated an elated Alvey, “I signed with BKFC because I will be the Ironweight World Champion.  By April 2027, I will have my hand held high and the BKFC belt around my waist. I am here to make history and to cement my name as one of the most dominant combat sports athletes the world has ever known.”

“The first BKFC event I watched was headlined by Paige VanZant. I was hooked immediately. Not only was the action good, the level of showmanship put on by not only the fighters, but the promotion has not been replicated. BKFC has found a way to not only show the skill and power of the fighters but lets the fighters enjoy every aspect of the fight game.” 

“David Feldman saw the great parts of combat sports and made it faster. At the same time, you find a way for fighters to thrive. He created an organization that truly gives every athlete the ability to prove his worth. He makes every fight feel like a main event with the level of showmanship and publicity he gives the athletes. I’m looking forward to growing this sport even further with him. With his help nobody is going to miss a Smile’N Sam fight.”

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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. BKFC holds all of its bouts in a revolutionary circular four-rope ring, designed to encourage fast-paced and exciting bouts. The patented BKFC “Squared Circle” contains scratch lines, based on the Broughton Rules which governed bare knuckle fighting in the 19th century, and which requires fighters to “Toe the Line”: start every round face to face, and just inches apart.

In BKFC, only those fighters who are established professionals in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or Muay Thai are allowed to compete. The referees and judges are required to have extensive professional combat sports experience. All fights are held under the auspices and control of an Athletic Commission. Unlike other fighting organizations and combat sports internationally which claim to be “bare knuckle”, but require wraps, tape, and gauze; BKFC is true to its word as fighters are not allowed to wrap their hands to within one inch of the knuckle. This makes BKFC unquestionably the truest form of bare knuckle fighting. BKFC is dedicated to not just creating the safest, most exciting, and highest-level bare-knuckle fighting organization in the world, it’s also leading the way for a new fully recognized professional combat sport. BKFC is truly the sport of the future, which fully respects its remarkable past. 

ORLANDO, FL (October 5, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated rising stars, Jordan Orozco (18-0, 18 KOs) and Ronny Alvarez (8-0, 7 KOs) kept their perfect records intact with a pair of impressive stoppage victories last Friday, October 2, at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The bouts were featured on Matchroom Boxing’s second edition of its Project Series, which was broadcast live on DAZN, providing both fighters with an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a national and international audience.

Orozco, currently ranked No. 8 by the WBA and No. 10 by the WBO, overcame a slow start before breaking down Yusniel Abrahante (8-3, 1 KO) with relentless pressure. As the fight progressed, Orozco began finding his rhythm, increasing his output and forcing Abrahante to deal with sustained offense.

The pressure ultimately became too much, as Orozco secured the stoppage at 2:31 of the sixth round, extending his perfect knockout streak to 18 stoppages in 18 professional victories.

For Orozco, the performance showed that even when everything doesn’t immediately go according to plan, he has the patience and confidence to make adjustments and eventually impose his style.

“I started a little slower than I wanted, but I stayed calm,” said Orozco. “I knew the fight was going to come to me. Abrahante came prepared and he wasn’t just going to give me anything, so I had to keep applying pressure, work my way inside and break him down.”

“I can feel my pressure was started getting to him, and I just kept pushing. I’m happy I got the stoppage, but there are still things I can improve on. That’s what I take away from every fight. I want to keep getting better because the competition is only going to get tougher from here.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, was pleased not only with Orozco’s 18th consecutive knockout, but with the way his fighter responded when the fight did not immediately unfold in his favor.

“What impressed me about Jordan was that he didn’t panic when he got off to a slower start. A young fighter with his knockout record can sometimes become impatient and start forcing things, but Jordan stayed composed. He kept applying pressure, listened to his corner and eventually took control of the fight. Jordan is ranked in the top 10 by both the WBA and WBO now, so every fight becomes more important. We need to see him developing the patience, discipline and maturity that he’ll need when he gets to the championship level. I thought we saw some of that Friday night.”

With his rankings continuing to rise, Orozco’s victory keeps him moving toward increasingly significant opportunities in the bantamweight division.

Earlier in the evening, undefeated super middleweight Ronny Alvarez (8-0, 7 KOs), who fights under the promotional banners of Boxlab Promotions, Warriors Boxing and Dreambigg Promotions, made his own statement with a punishing performance against Narciso Carmona (12-2-1, 7 KOs).

Alvarez took control early and battered Carmona throughout the opening three rounds, maintaining pressure and landing damaging punches as the punishment accumulated.

After watching their fighter absorb sustained punishment, Carmona’s corner elected to stop the contest, with Carmona unable to return for the fourth round.

The victory improved Alvarez’s record to 8-0 and gave the hard-hitting prospect his seventh professional stoppage.

“I felt strong from the first round,” said Alvarez. “I could see that my punches were affecting him, especially when I started putting combinations together and working the body. I didn’t want to get crazy looking for the knockout. I just kept doing my work and putting pressure on him.”

“My corner kept telling me to stay patient, so that’s what I did. After the third round, his corner stopped it. I wanted to impress everyone in the building and those watching around the world. I’m still hungry. I want tougher fights. I want people to see me and say, ‘That Cuban kid can fight.’ I’m ready to keep working and keep moving up.”

Piedra believes Alvarez’s performance demonstrated another dimension to the Cuban super middleweight’s development. While Alvarez’s knockout power has been evident throughout his young professional career, Piedra was particularly pleased with his fighter’s ability to combine that power with patience and sustained pressure.

“Ronny looked very strong,” Piedra stated. “He was aggressive, but it wasn’t reckless aggression. He was putting punches together, going to the body and making Carmona uncomfortable from the beginning. By the end of the third round, Carmona’s corner had seen enough, and I think that tells you how effective Ronny’s pressure was. Ronny is still developing, and that’s the exciting part. He has that natural Cuban fighting spirit, he can punch, and he wants to entertain the fans. Now we’re seeing him become more patient and understand when to attack and when to set things up. He got an opportunity to show that on DAZN, and he took advantage of it.”

For Boxlab Promotions, Friday night provided two more reasons for optimism. Orozco left Caribe Royale Resort with his perfect knockout percentage intact and another victory as he continues his climb through the bantamweight world rankings. Alvarez walked away with another dominant stoppage while continuing to establish himself as an emerging name in the super middleweight division.

Both also gained valuable exposure through Matchroom Boxing’s Project Series and DAZN.

“This is what you want to see from young fighters when they’re given a platform like this,” Piedra concluded. “Jordan and Ronny were fighting in front of a national and international audience, and both went out there and delivered stoppages.”

“Now the work continues. We’re proud of both performances, but nobody at Boxlab is satisfied. Jordan is moving into a position where bigger fights are coming, and Ronny is continuing to develop with every bout. Our job is to keep them active, keep challenging them and put them in position to take advantage of the opportunities they’ve earned.”

Yakima, Washington, October, 1, 2026. —  The rematch the Pacific Northwest has been clamoring for is just about upon us. On Saturday, October 3, at Legends Casino Hotel, Andrew Murphy and Devontae McDonald will once again meet in the ring. Will it be a repeat of the banger that took place in 2024 in the same ring in the same venue? Or will one finish the other to end the talk once and for all?

“It’s going to be an awesome card, with the best talent in the area. Each bout will be kind of like a backyard brawl. And in the main event, I know Andrew is itching to finish this ‘rivalry’ and I can’t wait to see how,” said promoter Roy Jons Jr.

Murphy vs. McDonald, as well as the whole card, will be live on TikTok, and the RJJ World YouTube channel, beginning at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT. Live fan interactive scoring will be available on both.

TikTok live stream –

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/live/pu6iYe8vOU0?si=r0xXYH8jYN-iJoDd

Fan Score – https://fanscore.rjj.world

“You are the judge!” WATCH IT. SCORE IT. BE PART OF IT. Both streams will have access to live scoring and results will cross over with each other.

Jones added, “On Saturday night the fans that are watching can partake, feeling like they are a part of the action, by scoring it to see who they think won the fight!”

In January 2024, Murphy (with Roy Jones, Jr. in his corner) and McDonald fought in an eight-round super middleweight bout in the main event at Legends Casino Hotel. The final round was heavy handed, non-stop action. Murphy won by decision and afterward said, “We both decided (without actually saying it) to let our hands go to see if we could withstand each other.” They were both standing at the final bell, in front of a raucous crowd, albeit bloody and bruised. 

The live stream will be accompanied by LIVE FAN SCORE, powered by PunchIQ. FAN SCORE is a digital platform that allows viewers to score boxing matches, round-by-round, in real time during the live stream. Viewers are able to score each individual round of a boxing match as it happens and comparing ones’ personal scorecard with the ‘community,’ to see how others view the fight. All scoring will be displayed throughout the card and integrated into the live stream.

Opening the show at 7 pm PT, will be a four-round super lightweight bout between ABEL LUCAS, who will be making his pro debut just a ten-minute drive from his home in Yakima. He will battle Spokane, Washington’s BRANDON WATLEY (1-6-1).                                                                              

Another hometown boxer from Yakima is JESUS VELAZQUEZ, (0-1, 1 KO), who will battle out-of-stater ERIK LOPEZ (0-2) from Dillon, Montana, in a four-round super middleweight bout.

In a four-round super lightweight clash, JOHNATHAN MAGANA (2-0, 2 KOS) from nearby Kennewick, Washington, and BRANDON SLY (0-1) from the east side of Washington (Spokane) meet for state bragging rights.

ISAAC RUSSELL (1-0, 1 KO), a member of the Kalispel Tribe in Spokane, fights MICAH MITCHELL (0-2) who lives across state lines in Portland, Oregon, in a four-round featherweight bout.

In a four-round heavyweight bout, Union Gap, Washington’s CARLOS VILLANUEVA (8-3, 2 KOs) will throw heavy hands against Spokane’s THEO DOUKAS (0-1), who plans to throw some vicious leather himself.

GERALD POWELL-WOOD (3-1, 2 KOs) from Spokane, will battle CHRISTIAN AGUIRRE (9-15, 4 KOs) from Salt Lake City in a four-round super middleweight bout.

On Friday, November 13, ProBoxTV’s Championship Series is back featuring world-ranked super lightweights, Bryan Flores, of Las Vegas via Mexico, and unbeaten Panamanian Jose Nunez in a 10-round main-event battle of hungry contenders risking their lofty ratings to slug it out, live on ProBoxTV (8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT) from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas.

In the 10-round junior lightweight co-main event, IBF No. 14-, and WBC No. 10-ranked Tsendbaatar Erdenebat, 15-0, 6 KOs, will face WBC No. 7-ranked Muhammad Yaqubov, 23-1-1, 12 KOs, in a 10-round battle of hard-nosed top contenders at 130 lbs.

Tickets to attend live at the El Paso County Coliseum are on sale now and available through Ticketmaster.

Viewers from home can watch live on ProBoxTV’s YouTube Channel by signing up for a ProBoxTV monthly membership for just $5 a month, giving you access to 12 “Championship Series” events per year, as well as in-studio content several times a week, “Future Stars” series events featuring the next generation of ProBox stars, and to help power the company’s news division, BoxingScene.com, the world’s #1 and most trusted source for boxing news online.

IBF No. 14- and WBC No. 10-ranked Flores, 29-1-1 (16 KOs), has logged several impressive performances during his march to the top of the division.

The 30-year-old, from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, will be making his third consecutive appearance on ProBoxTV, having won a majority decision in a dominating performance over Starling Castillo in January and then continuing his momentum with an impressive unanimous decision over Jonathan Navarro in July.

Flores’ only career loss came via a controversial and razor-thin split decision to undefeated contender Lindolfo Delgado in August 2024, in which Flores rallied from an early knockdown to out fight Delgado in several rounds.

Many felt Flores did enough to deserve the decision that night.

Aiming to stop his momentum will be WBA No. 6-ranked Nunez, 18-0-2 (8 KOs), who was last seen scoring a brutal second-round knockout over fast-rising prospect Erislandy Alvarez.

Raised in a dangerous area of Curundu, Panama, 27-year-old Nunez has built his undefeated record fighting across divisions from featherweight up to super lightweight and securing notable victories against the aforementioned Alvarez, Alfredo Jorge Luis Soto, and Maykol Mendoza.

Tsetserleg, Mongolia’s Tsendbaatar Erdenebat is a former elite-level amateur and two-time Olympian turned undefeated aggressive-minded southpaw professional bent on destruction through his relentless pressuring style.

Erdenebat has appeared an incredible six times on ProBox TV, including his most recent ring appearance, a unanimous 10-round decision over Cobia Breedy in May. On a network known for matching fighters in tough fights, the 29-year-old Erdenebat has also scored ProBoxTV-televised victories over Abraham Montoya, Frency Fortunato Saya, Alberto Mercado, Mohamed Soumaoro and Humberto Galindo.

Muhammad Yaqubov is a two-time ProBoxTV alumnae, having scored a majority decision over William Foster III in August 2025 of and a split draw against Cristian Cruz Chacon in his most recent ring appearance in November 2025.

Yaqubov, a 31-year-old southpaw from Isfara, Tajikistan, has proven himself to have a fearsome body attack, pinpoint counterpunching skills and a durable chin. Yaqubov has never been stopped, with his one defeat coming against pound-for-pound talent and now WBC super-featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster in 2022.

Also on the main card, undefeated Ruben Eduardo Aguilar, 24-0-1 (21 KOs), will take on tough veteran Guido Emmanuel Schramm, 17-4-3 (10 KOs), in a 10-round welterweight battle and Elijah Flores, 10-1 (4 KOs), faces Axl Melendez Salgado, 7-1-1 (4 KOs), over eight welterweight rounds.

This event is presented by ProBox Promotions in association with King’s Promotions.

Join now for $5 to watch ProBoxTV’s Championship Series event on YouTube.

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LOS ANGELES (October 5, 2026) – World-rated super middleweight Darius “DFG” Fulghum (15-1-1, 13 KOs) has never cruised smoothly on his obstacle-laden journey in boxing. Nothing has come easy for the personable Texan, but that could change on November 14 when he takes on undefeated Diego Pacheco (26-0, 19 KOs).

Fulghum, rated No. 6 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), continues on his mission to fight for a world title.  An impressive victory over the WBA No. 7-rated Pacheco in a match up that is like a title eliminator without the mandatory guarantee, to be shown live on DAZN, TNT and truTV from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Pacheco will defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) International and World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver super middleweight titles in “The Fight” card’s 10-round main event.

“Life is about the need to overcome adversity and it can also be a beautiful story,” Fulghum spoke about his arduous and often unfair journey. No great stories are without trials and tribulations to overcome. When I decided to box when I was 18, I said I’d never give up and made that commitment to myself. Nothing’s been easy during my journey and it’s crazy how it has been.

“I lined up the 2020 Olympics and school (Prairie View A&M University) and overcame that. I was seeded 8^th in the Olympic (heavyweight) Olympic Trials to make the Olympic Team, but then Covid hit.”

Believe it or not, Fulghum lacked confidence and was insecure growing up. He was not good at sports, but he was an intelligent kid in high school. But then he found boxing.

“I’m okay now,” Darius said. “I’m humble but believe in myself because of boxing. I did play team sports, but it lacked accountability. Boxing is you by yourself. I love that accountability aspect; if I won it’s me and when I lost it’s all on me. That taught me how to be a leader. I trust and believe in myself and always work hard.”

Because of Covid, the 2020 Olympics were pushed back. Fulghum had graduated from Prairie View with a degree in nursing and he decided to turn pro rather than wait for up-in-the-air Olympics. Unfortunately, the promotional company had him on the shelf most of the time before it went out of business.

“There was uncertainty,” Fulghum admitted about his new promoter. “I wasn’t fighting or making money while a lot of my friends from nursing school were killing it. I stayed focused and double downed, sparring top fighters in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. My first camp was with (Golden Boy and 3 PM stablemate) Zurdo Ramirez and that’s how I met (his manager) David Suh and got with 3 PM (Suh’s managerial company, 3 Point Management). I got good work, experience and kept busy.”

Adversity struck again, however, when Fulghum suffered his first loss in the pro ranks on May 30, 2025, by way of a tough 12-round loss to Bektemir Melikuziev (15-1), followed 5 months later with a 10-round draw with David Stevens (15-2).

Fulghum responded by switching his training camps from his hometown of Houston to Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood in California. His head trainer, Darnell Pierce, remains in that position but Julian Chua, one of the fastest rising trainers in the industry, is helping to fine-tune Fulghum. The first result was impressive as Darius stopped Cuban fighter Yoanki Urrutia in the 3^rd round of their fight this past May.

“Los Angeles is great,” he offered, “the weather, atmosphere and to be surrounded by people who push and motivate me.”

Fulghum was a decorated amateur boxer who was ranked No. 1 in the USA as a heavyweight, but as a professional he’s fought strictly as a super middleweight. He was the 2018 National Golden Gloves Tournament Champion, and he also won the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

“This fight (vs. Pacheco) will make my story that much sweeter,” Fulghum concluded. “It’s also motivational because I’m going to prove that little, insecure kid made the right decision.”

Fulghum is working with 3 Point Management (3 PM), which has a growing stable of gifted boxers including former WBA & WBO Cruiserweight and WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (48-2, 30 KOs), WBA No. 1-rated world super flyweight title contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez (17-1, 9 KOs), former WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Oleksandr “The Nail” Gvozdyk (21-3, 17 KOs), former WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Champion, Canadian Kareem “Supreme” Hackett (13-1, 7 KOs), Armenian featherweight Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (23-6, 17 KOs), and German junior welterweight Simon “Saucy” Vollmer (7-0, 3 KOs).

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The judges barely had time to get involved in a women’s boxing card that delivered nonstop action, aggression and power in the Spanish capital. Madrid’s Teatro Las Vegas hosted a thrilling night on October 4, as three World Boxing Association regional titles were claimed before the final bell, with Jennifer Fernández, Cristina Navarro and Clara Cortés emerging as the night’s biggest winners.

In a featherweight bout contested at 126 pounds, Jennifer Fernández showcased patience and methodical pressure against Venezuela’s Luisana Bolívar to capture the WBA Ibero-American featherweight title. After four rounds of sustained exchanges at close range, with Fernández consistently attacking the body, the Spanish fighter broke through in the fifth. A sharp combination to Bolívar’s body prompted her corner to call for the stoppage, with the referee stepping in to wave off the bout and hand Fernández a fifth-round TKO victory.

At 105 pounds, Cristina Navarro produced an explosive finish, needing less than six minutes to stop Italy’s Consuelo Portolani and claim the WBA Mediterranean title. From the opening bell, Navarro overwhelmed her opponent with relentless pressure. In the second round, a right hand to the head stunned Portolani, and Navarro followed up with a sustained attack against the ropes that forced the referee to intervene, sending the Madrid crowd into an uproar.

Completing the night’s championship sweep, Clara Cortés became the new WBA Ibero-American minimumweight champion after stopping experienced former world champion María Milano of Venezuela in the fifth round. Cortés used a high-volume attack to neutralize Milano’s offense, then capitalized on the Venezuelan’s accumulated fatigue in the fifth with a devastating flurry that produced the third TKO of the night.

Jennifer Miranda delivered a commanding performance under the lights of Madrid’s iconic Teatro Las Vegas, overpowering Venezuela’s Militza Salazar and leaving no room for doubt. The Spanish contender scored a third-round knockout to capture the WBA Gold International female super featherweight title.

Miranda took control from the opening bell. Using her long jab to establish range and command the center of the ring, the Spanish fighter quickly disrupted Salazar’s defense, cutting off the Venezuelan’s escape routes and preventing her from finding a rhythm or putting together combinations at close range. By the second round, Miranda’s hooks to the body and straight right hands were visibly taking a toll on her opponent.

The finish came quickly in the third. After trapping Salazar against the ropes behind a relentless attack, Miranda unleashed a combination to the head and body that finally broke through the Venezuelan’s guard. A left hook to the liver was the final blow, folding Salazar and prompting the referee to halt the contest and award Miranda the victory by knockout.

NEW YORK CITY (October 5, 2026) – Serbian heavyweight Sanel Hasanovic (10-1-1, 8 KOs) has been signed by Sullivan Management, joining its heavyweight stable that also includes Albanian Kristian Prenga (21-2, 20 KOs) and undefeated prospect Pryce Taylor (13-0, 8 KOs), of Brooklyn.

The 27-year-old Hasanovic stands 6’ 8 ½” and weighed 260-pounds for his last fight, in which he stopped Zoran Paunovic in the second round this past August 2nd in Serbia.

“I met Keith Sullivan and we had a good conversation,” Hasanovic explained. “We talked about boxing, my career and where I want to go in the future. We found common ground and agreed on the direction we wanted to take. I believe we can accomplish a lot together. I also believe we are going to have a very good relationship, both professionally and personally. Hopefully, we can achieve the goals we have set for ourselves and accomplish something special in boxing.”

“Sanel Hasanovic is a big addition to Sullivan Management,” added Hasanovic’s manager Keith Sullivan, founder of Sullivan Management. “At 6-foot-9, with 8 knockouts and ten victories, he brings imposing size and serious punching power to the heavyweight division. I’m excited to help him build on that foundation, secure the right opportunities and work toward the biggest stages in boxing.”

Hasanovic’s unusual height is a tremendous advantage in several ways, particularly today with some many “big” heavyweights.

“My height is definitely an advantage,” Hasanovic said, “but I don’t believe it is the key to winning fights. Training, physical conditioning, discipline and the ability to deal with adversity are much more important. Being 6’ 8 ½” gives me certain advantages with distance, reach and my ability to control the range. It can also have a psychological effect when an opponent sees a very tall, strong heavyweight standing across from them has different qualities, but they all have them.”

The giant Serb has gained invaluable experience sparring the likes of many of the top heavyweights in the world such as Ring Magazine Heavyweight World Champion Oleksandr “The Cat” Usyk (25-0, 16 KOs), Anthony “AJ” Joshua (30-4, 117 KOs), reigning IBF World Heavyweight Champion Filip “El Animal” Hrgovic (21-1, 16 KOs), 2-division world champion Murat Gassiev (34-2, 27 KOs), and WBC Interim World Heavyweight Champion Agit Kabayel (27-0, 19 KOs).

(L-R) – Sanel Hasanovic & Alexandr Usyk

“Every one of them has different qualities but they all have some in common: discipline, dedication and a serious approach to their profession,” Hasanovic noted. “I have been part of seven training camps with Usyk and I am also happy to be part of Hrgovic’s preparation in Big Bear Lake, California, working with him and (trainer) Abel Sanchez.

“From Usyk’s camp especially, I learned a lot about preparation, discipline and the mental side of boxing. Being around that level of competition teaches that you cannot be afraid of getting hit. At the same time, you have to respect punches and keep your defensive instincts. There comes a time in boxing when you are going to get hit; what matters is how you respond, how well you can handle adversity and whether you can continue moving forward. Being part of these camps has given me experience that I could never get from simply watching fights.”

(L-R) – Sanel Hasanovic & Anthony Joshua

A former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Com

missioner, Sullivan also manages 3-time, 2-division world champion Miyo Yoshida (19-5, 1 KO), undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (13-0, 8 KOs), Serbian heavyweight Sanel Hasanovic (10-1-1, 8 KOs), Bronx NYPD officer Nisa Rodriguez (4-1, 2 KOs), Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga (21-2, 21 KOs), undefeated Staten Island light heavyweight prospect Arjan Iseni (6-0, 5 KOs), lightweight Fei Faiva (6-0-1, 4 KOs) and junior featherweight prospect Brooklyn “The Big Deal” Barwick (5-1, 5 KOs). Sullivan also co-manages IBF Welterweight World title challenger Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (16-2, 12 KOs) and his cousin, middleweight Jim Donovan (2-0, 1 KO), alongside coach and ex-world champion Andy Lee.

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HARTFORD, CT – This time, John Gotti III finished what he started.

Nearly one year after suffering a stunning knockout loss to Daniel “Eagle Catcher” Augare, Gotti III (3-1, 1 KO) evened the score on Saturday, October 3, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision in the main event of CES Boxing’s Autumn Classic 2026 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT.

The light heavyweight rematch capped a thrilling five-bout card that also saw Stamford’s Douglas “El Uno” Marroquin overcome his most experienced opponent to date, while Darian Castro, Mike Kimbel and Anthony Nieves delivered impressive victories.

The question heading into the main event was simple: repeat or revenge?

In their first encounter last October at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Gotti appeared to be in control, dropping Augare before the Montana native turned the tables with a shocking third-round knockout. Augare had accepted that assignment on just one week’s notice after Gotti’s original opponent, James Hagler Jr., withdrew due to injury.

With time to prepare for the rematch, Gotti was determined to settle the score. Augare, meanwhile, entered the bout knowing he possessed the power to spoil those plans once again.

What followed was a four-round test of wills.

The light heavyweights stood toe to toe, trading power shots as the 33-year-old Gotti landed the cleaner punches over the opening two rounds. Augare answered in spurts, refusing to allow the Oyster Bay, New York native to get comfortable.

Gotti’s biggest moment came in round two, when a massive right hand to the chin sent Augare crashing to the canvas. In a scene reminiscent of their first encounter, the 34-year-old beat the count and pressed forward, firing shots and forcing Gotti to remain sharp against an opponent who had already demonstrated how quickly he could change a fight.

This time, Gotti maintained his composure. The New Yorker continued to land the more effective shots while meeting Augare’s determination with his own, battling through the final bell to secure the victory.

The judges scored the contest 40-35 and 39-36 twice, giving Gotti his third professional boxing win. Augare, a member of the Blackfeet Nation from Browning, Montana, falls to 3-5 (3 KOs) in the first bout of his boxing career to go the distance.

With one victory apiece and both men possessing MMA experience, could a rubber match eventually take place inside the CES MMA cage?

Marroquin Passes His Toughest Test

In the six-round middleweight co-feature, Douglas “El Uno” Marroquin (12-0, 6 KOs) had to solve a difficult puzzle against Georgian veteran Lasha Gurguliani (20-7, 9 KOs).

The taller, rangier Gurguliani fought from a southpaw stance, using his reach to control the distance over the opening two rounds. When Marroquin worked his way inside, the Brooklyn-based veteran tied him up, frustrating the Stamford native’s attempts to establish a sustained attack.

Marroquin kept coming.

Bobbing and weaving his way into punching range, the 28-year-old targeted Gurguliani’s body and slipped in uppercuts against his taller opponent. The physical contest became even more demanding when a clash of heads opened a cut above Marroquin’s left eye in round three. Another collision in the fourth left Gurguliani cut above his right eye.

As the fight entered its second half, Marroquin began finding his rhythm. His punches landed more consistently to the head and body, while the tiring Gurguliani increasingly resorted to roughhouse tactics, including slamming Marroquin to the canvas in round five.

The unbeaten Connecticut middleweight refused to be deterred, pushing through a competitive finish to earn a majority decision by scores of 58-56 twice and 57-57.

The victory provided a bright spot on a difficult night for trainer Wilner Mendez, whose three fighters faced tough assignments. While Victor Vargas and Terrance Williams were stopped, Marroquin preserved his unbeaten record against his most seasoned opponent yet.

Castro Brilliant in First Round Demolition

Cuban southpaw Darian “El Intocable” Castro (5-0, 2 KOs) wasted little time making an impression in his first appearance of 2026, dropping Norwalk-based Venezuelan Victor “Guerra” Vargas (3-1, 2 KOs) three times to end their scheduled six-round welterweight contest in the opening round. The Las Vegas-based Castro, trained by former two-division world champion Joel Casamayor, was too fast and sharp for the plodding Vargas.  Castro scored the first knockdown with a straight counter left, the second with a right hook and the third with a combination punctuated by another right hook to the chin. Referee Steve Willisstopped the contest at2:48, handing Vargas his first defeat.

Nieves Keeps Rolling

Bridgeport middleweight Anthony “The Enforcer” Nieves (4-0, 2 KOs) continued his impressive rise with a unanimous decision over grizzled veteran Travis Floyd (4-21-3, 1 KO). The active Floyd was making his fifth appearance of 2026.  The Michigan native came to fight, but Nieves’ volume punching carried him through the four-round contest. Despite suffering a cut from a clash of heads in round two, the 24-year-old prevailed by scores of 40-35 twice and 39-37.

Kimbel gets his Tenth Win

Waterbury’s Mike “The Savage” Kimbel (10-0, 7 KOs) remained unbeaten with a sixth-round stoppage of Norwalk’s Terrance Williams (1-2). Kimbel pursued behind a sharp jab, landing heavy right hands and left hooks against Williams, who showed tremendous toughness throughout their junior welterweight contest. An overhand right–left hook combination sent Williams into the ropes in the final round for a knockdown. Kimbel’s follow-up barrage prompted Steve Willis to halt the bout at 2:41 of round six.

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Brisbane, Australia (October 3, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returned to Australia with an incredible night of knockouts on Saturday, October 3 at the sold-out Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The entire BKFC Fight Night Australia event was streamed globally on The BKFC App. 

In Saturday’s must-see Main Event, Josh “Kamikaze” Kuhne smashed his way to 2-0 under the BKFC banner with a lightning-fast knockout at the expense of “Fighting Irish” Shaun Curran in the welterweight division. Kuhne, who hails from Gold Coast, Australia, sent Curran to the canvas three times before their fight was stopped after just 58 seconds. Curran, who represents Adelaide, Australia, was making his BKFC debut.

Both of Kuhne’s wins have come by stoppage, and he said in his post-fight interview that he hopes Saturday’s win earns him a spot on the BKFSea Bruise Cruise 2027, January 22-25: “I’m happy, I’m healthy, and I’m going to sell those tickets for the Bruise Cruise, baby! Get the kids, we’re going to Miami, we’re going to The Bahamas! Let’s go!”

In Saturday’s Co-Main Event, Brisbane, Australia’s Mark “Bam Bam” Flanagan knocked out Kaylib Heke in their hotly anticipated heavyweight showdown. Flanagan, who fought for a World Boxing Association (WBA) title in his previous career as a professional gloved boxer, is now 1-1 under the BKFC banner, while the Auckland, New Zealand Heke is 0-1 after accepting this fight earlier this week as a short-notice replacement.

Flanagan said in his post-fight interview that he hopes his impressive stoppage victory Saturday is enough to earn him a spot in BKFC’s highly anticipated World’s Baddest Man Tournament: “I’m going to (expletive) them up!”

Sudanese-born Victoria, Australia fighter Santo “King Cowboy” Joma was victorious in his BKFC debut in Saturday’s Featured Fight, defeating Viktor “The Impaler” Lyall via technical knockout in middleweight action. The stoppage came at 1:26 of the second round. Lyall, who represents Brisbane, Australia, was also making his BKFC premiere.

Gold Coast, Australia’s Mick “Warhorse” Whitehead stopped Ryan Winnett in the fourth round of their lightweight battle. Whitehead is now 1-1, and the Brisbane, Australia fighter Winnett is also 1-1.

Sudanese-born Brisbane, Australia product Mario “Hand Grenade” Loga was spectacular in his BKFC debut, dropping Alvin “Aychpapi” Kanehailua three times before their middleweight bout was called to a halt after just 47 seconds. Kanehailua, who hails from Honolulu, HI, is now 0-2.

Logan, Australia’s Hunter “Coca Samoa” Ioane improved to 2-0 by stopping Luke “Bam Bam” Bampton in the opening round of their lightweight matchup. The bout was stopped with just one second left in the opening round. The Adelaide, Australia product Bampton is now 0-2 in the Squared Circle.

Brisbane, Australia heavyweight Mel “The Revenant” Tolone only needed 41 seconds to win big in his BKFC debut after he steamrolled “The Rat Man” Ricky Rowles-Brown. Rowles-Brown, who represents Bundaberg, Australia, was also making his first trip to the Squared Circle.

Brisbane, Australia’s Timothy Randel was victorious in his BKFC debut in the opening bout of the night, knocking out Ahmad “The Mauler” Muhtaseb in welterweight action. The stoppage came at 1:12 of the first round. Muhtaseb, who hails from Melbourne, Australia, was also making his BKFC debut.

BKFC Fight Night Australia

Josh Kuhne def. Shaun Curran via TKO in Round 1 (0:58)

Mark Flanagan def. Kaylib Heke via KO in Round 2 (0:43)

Santo Joma def. Viktor Lyall via TKO in Round 2 (1:26)

Mick Whitehead def. Ryan Winnett via TKO in Round 4 (0:50)

Mario Loga def. Alvin Kanehailua via KO in Round 1 (0:47)

Hunter Ioane def. Luke Bampton via TKO in Round 1 (1:59)

Mel Tolone def. Ricky Rowles-Brown via KO in Round 1 (0:41)

Timothy Randel def. Ahmad Muhtaseb via KO in Round 1 (1:12)

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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. BKFC holds all of its bouts in a revolutionary circular four-rope ring, designed to encourage fast-paced and exciting bouts. The patented BKFC “Squared Circle” contains scratch lines, based on the Broughton Rules which governed bare knuckle fighting in the 19th century, and which requires fighters to “Toe the Line”: start every round face to face, and just inches apart.

In BKFC, only those fighters who are established professionals in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or Muay Thai are allowed to compete. The referees and judges are required to have extensive professional combat sports experience. All fights are held under the auspices and control of an Athletic Commission. Unlike other fighting organizations and combat sports internationally which claim to be “bare knuckle”, but require wraps, tape, and gauze; BKFC is true to its word as fighters are not allowed to wrap their hands to within one inch of the knuckle. This makes BKFC unquestionably the truest form of bare knuckle fighting. BKFC is dedicated to not just creating the safest, most exciting, and highest-level bare-knuckle fighting organization in the world, it’s also leading the way for a new fully recognized professional combat sport. BKFC is truly the sport of the future, which fully respects its remarkable past.

Natalia Silva won the vacant UFC Flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Wang Cong to headline UFC 332 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Silva won the first three-plus rounds by hitting and moving. She dropped Cong with a side-kick. In round four, Silva began to bleed under her right eye. Cong made a serious flurry down the stretch, but it was too little, too late.

Silva, 125 lbs of Brazil won by scores of 49-46 and 48-47 twice and is now 21-5-1. Cong, 124.5 lbs of China is 10-2,

Payton Talbott stopped former world champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the first round of their bantamweight bout.

Talbott dropped Figueiredo with a straight jab that was followed by a right. Talbott used his five-inch height advantage and then landed a big right that dropped Figueiredo and then landed several more hard shots on the ground along the cage and the fight was stopped 2:09.

Talbott, 135.5 lbs of Reno, NV is 12-1 with eight knockouts. Figueiredo, 135 lbs of Brazil is 25-8-1.

Esteban Ribovics stopped King Green in the opening round of their lightweight bout.

Robovics dropped Green three times and the fight was stopped on the third knockdown which came from a short left hook at 4:08.

Ribovics, 156.5 lbs of Argentina is 17-5. Green, 155.5 lbs of San Bernadino, CA is 26-18-5.

Roberto Soldic won a unanimous decision over Khaos Williams in a welterweight fight.

Soldic, 170 ,bs of Bosnia won by scores of 29-27 twice and 29-26 and is now 22-4. Williams, 170 lbs of Detroit is 1606,

Roman Kopylov stopped Ateba Gautier in the opening round of their middleweight bout

In round one, Kopylov dropped Gauthier and followed up until the finish at 3:12.

Kopylov, 185 lbs of Russia is 16-5 with 13 knockouts. Gautier, 184 lbs of Cameroon is 11-2.

Ben Whittaker has vowed to put on another show-stopping performance when he collides with Conor Wallace on Saturday night in their Final Eliminator for the IBF Light Heavyweight Title – live on DAZN.

Visitor Wallace was buoyed by his vocal travelling support as the pair weighed in ahead of their showdown at the Utilita Arena.

But the reigning and defending WBC Silver belt holder Whittaker was cool, calm and collected as he registered on the scales at 174.9lbs as Wallace came in lighter at 173.9lbs.

Speaking on stage tonight Whittaker, who has stopped all three of his opponents since joining Matchroom Boxing last year, said: “You know what time it is. I bring the glitz and the glam. Tomorrow, it is work time.

“There’s levels to this game. He [Conor Wallace] knows that. He’s happy to be here. I’m meant to be here. 

“He’s got a loss on his record, I haven’t. He’s slow as hell. I’m not. I tick every single box, he doesn’t. It’s time now for me to show that.

“My final prediction? Pain.”

Wallace, however, insists he is ready to spoil Whittaker’s homecoming and as he targets a date with the winner of December’s Unified Title showdown between Champion Dmitry Bivol and Callum Smith.

The Australian-based fighter said: “It’s great to have everyone here. There’s nothing like the fighting Irish. But it’s me who is going to be doing the fighting and he [Ben Whittaker] knows that.

“I’m coming here tomorrow night to spoil the party. It’s like the fight is in my.hometown, not his.”

Matchroom Boxing’s latest recruit Odel Kamara is the co-Main Event on what is a stacked card as the Super Welterweight sensation from Liverpool makes his eagerly awaited professional debut.

Elsewhere, Walsall’s Hamza Uddin battles Sean Bruce for the British & Commonwealth Flyweight Titles, as Bilal Fawaz defends his British & Commonwealth Super Welterweight Titles against Eithan James. 

Ibraheem Sulaimaan, meanwhile, meets Sonny Hardy for the English Super Featherweight Title as Aaron Bowen battles Klint Baptiste for the Midlands Area Super Middleweight Title. Plus, rising undefeated young guns Adam Maca and Harley Burrows are both in action too.

BIRMINGHAM FIGHT CARD, OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 – LIVE ON DAZN

PRELIMS – LIVE ON DAZN FROM 5pm (UK)

Paige Murney (137.3lbs) vs Linzi Buczynskyj (133lbs)
Lightweight Contest
4 x 2-minute rounds

Harley Burrows (162.8lbs) vs Matias Ezequiel Herrera (159.5lbs)
Featherweight Contest
6 x 3-minute rounds

Adam Maca (128.l8lbs) vs Rogger Rivera (127.3lbs)
Super Featherweight Contest
6 x 3-minute rounds

Aaron Bowen (167.5lbs) vs Klint Baptiste (167.3lbs)
Midlands Area Super Middleweight Title
10 x 3-minute rounds

MAIN CARD – LIVE ON DAZN at 7pm (UK)

Ibraheem Sulaimaan (129.8lbs) vs Sonny Hardy (129.6lbs)
English Super Featherweight Title
10 x 3-minute rounds

Bilal Fawaz (153.3lbs) vs Eithan James (153.8lbs)
British & Commonwealth Super Welterweight Titles
12 x 3-minute rounds

Sean Bruce (112lbs) vs Hamza Uddin (111.4lbs)
British & Commonwealth Flyweight Titles
12 x 3-minute rounds

Odel Kamara (156lbs) vs Thodoris Ritzakis (156.3lbs)
Super Welterweight Contest
4 x 3-minute rounds 

Ben Whittaker (174.9lbs) vs Conor Wallace (173.9lbs)
Final Eliminator for IBF World Light Heavyweight Title & WBC Silver Championship
12 x 3-minute rounds

Naomy Cardenas won an eight-round unanimous decision over Melanie Timko in a super flyweight bout.

In round three, Timko was bleeding around the right eye.

Cardenas, 114.4 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 11-2. Timko, 116.6 lbs of Omaha, NE is 5-1.

Arianna Carrasco won a four-round unanimous decision over Angelica Flores in a junior middleweight bout.

Carrasco, 153.6 lbs of Las Cruces, NM won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 4-0. Flores, 154.4 lbs of Phoenix was making her pro debut.

Jeremy Adorno won a six-round unanimous decision over Ever Moises Rodriguez in a super bantamweight bout.

In round six, Rodriguez was bleeding from his left ear.

Adorno, 123.8 lbs of Kissimmee, FL won by scores of 59-54, 58-55 and 57-56 and is now 11-1. Rodriguez, 123.8 lbs of Juarez, MEX is 5-1.

Weigh-In Results

Josh Kuhne, 166lbs. vs. Shaun Curran, 166lbs.

Mark Flanagan, 218.3 vs. Jan Von Ziegler, 238.4

Viktor Lyall, 171.1 vs. Santo Joma, 171.5

Micky Whitehead, 154.4 vs. Ryan Winnett, 153.5

Mario Loga, 168.9 vs. Alvin, Kanehailua, 169.3

Hunter Ioane, 156.6 vs. Luke Bampton, 153.2

Mel Tolone, 263.1 vs. Ricky Rowles-Brown, 227.8

Timothy Randal, 164.9 vs. Ahmad Muhtaseb, 157.9

Venue

Eatons Hill Hotel

Queensland, Australia

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LOS ANGELES – October 2, 2026 – Fresh off a championship-winning performance in his opponent’s hometown, WBA Featherweight World Champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa plans to deliver a sensational follow-up when he takes on former champion Tomoki Kameda in the co-main event of “The Fight” live on TNT and DAZN on Saturday, October 17 from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

“If you saw me go up against all odds in Liverpool, you can imagine what I’m gonna do to defend my belt in Las Vegas,” said Figueroa (27-2-1, 20 KOs). “I’m coming with everything on October 17. I’m here to stay. I want to unify and fight the best. There’s no style like mine. Tune in, you will be entertained.”

Already a two-division world champion, Figueroa captured his WBA crown by going overseas to dethrone Nick Ball in a high-octane clash that saw the Weslaco, Texas native close the show in style with an emphatic stoppage in the final round. Heading into the fight, Figueroa was buoyed by his underdog status as tabbed by the boxing public ahead of the February clash.

“For the Ball fight I was really motivated by the fact that he hadn’t fought anyone like me,” said Figueroa. “I showcased that in February. I already knew those fans were gonna be in for a surprise. I’m no pushover and I’m not someone that you’re gonna look good against. I’m gonna make it a tough fight and I’m gonna be in your face the whole night.”

On top of that added motivation, Figueroa was aided by his renowned trainer Manny Robles, who in just their second fight together helped bring out a new side of Figueroa’s skill set that led him to one of the best victories of his career.

“Manny just made sure I was being smart,” said Figueroa. “Previously I was just going out there and showcasing my will. With Manny he would tell me that he knows I have heart, but it’s time to use your intelligence. He always says that I can box. He made me believe in my boxing skills more. I’ve benefited a lot from him. We have great chemistry together and with his whole team. We’re a unit and we’re gonna keep showcasing that.

“Manny’s guidance, intelligence and experience has been vital to me. He’s an old-school coach and I just keep learning from him every day. He’s very strategic and he trains me accordingly. I’m just like a sponge learning anything I can from him.”

On October 17, Figueroa will be facing an opponent with whom he’s crossed paths with before, as Kameda engaged in the first of two memorable battles against Jamie McDonnell on May 9, 2015 in Texas on the same card that featured Figueroa winning in his pro debut. Still fighting at the top of the sport, having recently lost a competitive decision to IBF Featherweight World Champion Angelo, Figueroa knows he’ll have to combat Kameda’s considerable experience to emerge victorious.

“Kameda is a veteran fighter, and a gritty fighter,” said Figueroa. “He’s got a lot of fights under his belt. He’s got years of experience over me, so we don’t take anything away from him. We’ve been watching his fights and breaking down what he does. I feel like they’re gonna try to box me and emulate what Stephen Fulton Jr. did against me. He’ll be prepared 100%, but I have to go out there and do my job and defend my belt.”

Although he emphasized that his focus remains fully on Kameda, Figueroa knows that matchups against the 126-pound division’s fellow champions are squarely in his grasp with a victory on October 17. When comparing himself to those fellow champions, Figueroa believes that his own experience over the last decade give him a chance to emerge as the clear king of the featherweight division.

“Whoever is lined up for me, Manny and I will go to the drawing board and get ourselves ready,” said Figueroa. “I obviously want the best of the best. If I have the opportunity to fight everyone and unify, it would be an honor. I feel like I have the most experience out of all the champions, with Angelo Leo right under me. I think my resume and the fighters that I’ve fought speaks for itself.”

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ABOUT FUNDORA VS. HADRIBEAJ

Fundora vs. Hadribeaj will see WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora bring his can’t-miss, all-action style to the ring against unbeaten mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj headlining the latest installment of “The Fight” live on TNT and DAZN on Saturday, October 17 from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The stacked lineup begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and also features two-division champion and reigning WBA Featherweight World Champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa making the first defense of his title against Japanese star and former world champion Tomoki Kameda in the co-main event, plus undefeated two-division world champion Jermall Charlo steps in to face Australia’s Koen Mazoudier in a 10-round super middleweight showdown.

The fourth installment of the acclaimed live monthly boxing series “The Fight”, this event will be broadcast co-exclusively in the U.S. on TNT, truTV and DAZN.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

For more information on the October 17 event visit www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #FundoraHadribeaj, follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing & @DAZNBoxing, on Instagram @PremierBoxing & @DAZNBoxing, or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions & https://www.facebook.com/DAZN/.

October 2, 2026 – Middleweight world champion Denzel Bentley has signed a multi-fight contract with Zuffa Boxing and will make his promotional debut against second-generation standout Shane Mosley Jr. in the co-main event at ZUFFA BOXING 12 on Saturday, November 7, at London’s Copper Box Arena. 

Bentley vs. Mosley Jr. joins a loaded bill headlined by a highly anticipated cruiserweight clash between former world champion Chris Billam-Smith and Team GB Olympian Chev Clarke.   

Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster.

Bentley (22-3-1, 18 KOs), from Battersea, London, is one of the most decorated British fighters of his era. The 31-year-old is a three-time British middleweight champion and former European champion who captured a world title earlier this year. Bentley has won four consecutive fights, including a seventh-round stoppage over Endry Saavedra in April. He returns to the friendly confines of the Copper Box Arena, where he is 2-0 with a pair of early knockout wins. 

Mosley Jr. (23-5, 15 KOs), the son of Hall of Famer Shane Mosley, has carved out his own legacy in the sport with a recent resurgence. In 2024, he dominated former world champion Danny Jacobs over 10 rounds. Mosley Jr. made his Zuffa Boxing debut in May at the Meta Apex, stopping Ukrainian standout Serhii Bohachuk in the sixth round. The 35-year-old hopes to continue that momentum in his UK debut.

In other ZUFFA BOXING 12 main card action:

London-born cruiserweight prospect Lucas Roehrig (9-0, 5 KOs), will fight Scotland’s Connal McDonald (5-1, 1 KO) in an eight-rounder.

Scottish middleweight phenom Sam Hickey (6-0, 3 KOs) aims for his third consecutive knockout win when he steps up against Troy “The Hawk” Coleman (15-5-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Hickey is coming off a scintillating seventh-round stoppage over Brad Axe at Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin.

American heavyweight destroyer Da’Mazion Vanhouter (13-0, 10 KOs) makes his UK debut against the big-hitting Ivan Balaz (9-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-rounder. The 21-year-old has six first-round knockouts in his last seven outings.

Super lightweight star Kayla Allen (1-0, 1 KO) turned pro last Saturday at Copper Box Arena, and her second pro fight will take place in the same venue against an opponent to be named in a six-rounder.

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

Media can apply for credentials to the event via Access. 

The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.

About Zuffa Boxing
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HUNTINGTON, NY (October 1, 2026) — Neighborhood pride takes center stage when undefeated Raymond “The Scientist” Cuadrado (8-0, 3 KOs) faces Efstathios “The Greek God” Antonas (13-3-2, 4 KOs) in one of the featured fights of Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing’s Rockin’ Fights 55 on Saturday, October 10, at The Paramount in Huntington.

An old-school New York neighborhood battle, the matchup pits Ridgewood’s Cuadrado against Antonas and his passionate following in Astoria’s Greek community.

Cuadrado, an active FDNY firefighter, balances his service to New York City with his pursuit of success inside the ring. He enters with an unbeaten record and a growing fan base of first responders and neighborhood supporters eager to see him keep that streak intact.

Standing across from him will be Antonas, a national champion in Greece whose European title experience and physical, grinding style present a demanding challenge. With Astoria’s Greek boxing community behind him, “The Greek God” will look to hand Cuadrado his first professional defeat.

The neighborhood rivalry promises to carry into the crowd, with Ridgewood faithful and first responders on one side and Antonas’ Greek supporters on the other. Expect a spirited atmosphere as these two fighters bring Queens pride to Long Island.

? ONE BIG NIGHT. ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 55: New York rivalries. Undefeated records. Hometown pride. Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing brings the action back to The Paramount! Rockin’ Fights 55 features an action-packed card with neighborhood rivalries, undefeated prospects, and knockout power.

Unbeaten FDNY firefighter Raymond “The Scientist” Cuadrado faces Efstathios Antonas in a showdown fueled by Ridgewood and Astoria pride.

Huntington’s Ralph Clemente (5-0, 5 KOs) puts his perfect knockout streak on the line against Brooklyn’s Kamron Humphrey (5-3, 3 KOs).

The card also features FDNY fan favorite Louis Maietta vs. dangerous puncher Eduardo Monrreal.

Undefeated prospect and Brooklyn knockout artist Ra-Leek Born (4-0-0, 4KOs) takes on Markus Bowes.

Yousaf Zaizai, fighting out of Kabul, Afghanistan, looks to add another knockout to his 1-0-0 career start.

?Spend Columbus Day Weekend ringside at The Paramount and watch America’s Tenor Christopher Macchio perform during pre-fight festivities.

For local prospect rivalries and highlight-reel knockouts, Rockin’ Fights 55 promises another unforgettable night of action from one of the country’s premier club boxing series.

Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to experience the action live at The Paramount.

Bouts Subject to Change

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ABOUT ROCKIN’ FIGHTS: Created in 2011, the Rockin’ Fights series has developed elite boxing talent and has produced former WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion, the “Common Man,” Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr. (Mastic, Long Island, 28-4, 22 KOs) and former WBO Super Lightweight World Champion Chris Algieri (Huntington, NY, 25-4, 9 KOs), two of only four Long Island World Champions EVER.

?ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 55 is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, New York’s longest-running promotional company.

For over 30 years, Star Boxing has delivered fan-friendly events, showcased thousands of bouts, and developed multiple world champions. For more information, visit www.StarBoxing.com. For 30 years of action-packed fights, subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE. Follow along on social media for fight announcements and updates @StarBoxing, and join the conversation using #RockinFights.

ABOUT THE PARAMOUNT: Since opening in September 2011, The Paramount has become a top live entertainment venue. Located in Huntington, Long Island, New York, The Paramount, in concert with TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, hosts a variety of concerts, comedy, boxing, and other special events. Booked by Live Nation and utilizing Ticketmaster ticketing, The Paramount hosts an average of 200 events per year. In less than five years, The Paramount quickly established itself as the premier live venue on Long Island, the 20th-largest U.S. media market (2.5M HH-Arbitron: Nassau/Suffolk MSA). Pollstar Magazine ranked The Paramount as the #11 club venue worldwide (Att. Q3 ’15). With almost 70k+ Facebook fans and 10k+ Twitter followers, the venue was also ranked by Billboard Magazine as the “23rd Hottest Club” in 2014.

Things got heated as Ben Whittaker and Conor Wallace came face-to-face for the first time before their crunch showdown this Saturday in a Final Eliminator for the IBF Light Heavyweight Title this Saturday – live on DAZN.

A bumper crowd awaits at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena as Team GB Olympic Silver Medallist Whittaker returns to his home city for what is his toughest test to date in a battle to become the No.1 ranked contender to the winner of December’s bout between Unified ruler Dmitry Bivol and Britain’s Callum Smith.

Defending his WBC Silver strap on home soil this weekend, Whittaker was wound up on stage by Wallace and as he warned his rival that he is simply a “stepping stone” in his mission to become king of the 175lbs division.

“I think the difference between me and him [Conor Wallace] is that he’s happy to be here and I meant to be here,” said Whittaker, who has spent just 426 seconds in the ring since making his Matchroom Boxing debut last November having knocked out all three of his last three opponents in double quick time.

Whilst the Andy Lee-trained fighter is ready to get more rounds in, he is determined to ensure Wallace’s night ends early too.

“On Saturday it’s time to show out and show why I am so good,”Whittaker added. 

“I know he’s game. I know he’s tough. And he has come here to try and change his life. It’s his World Cup Final. But he’s just a stepping stone for me and I’ve got to show that. 

“You know what I bring. I bring the glitz and the glamour every time I step out. This is something different and something special, being back home once again with a massive crowd, so it’s only right that we go one bigger.”

Australian-based Wallace, who arrived in the UK last week, insists he will upset the apple cart this Saturday as he prepares to collide with a “great operator” in Whittaker.

“It’s great to be here in Birmingham,” said Wallace.

“This fight has been brewing for a while and I’m glad it’s finally here. The better the opponent, the better I perform. I’ve shown that throughout my entire career. You will see the best version of Conor Wallace on Saturday night.

“It’s great to have my support. I love it. I love the big crowds. That drives me on and sometimes Greg [Eadie, Wallace’s trainer] goes a bit mad when I go away from the game plan. But that’s alright. We’ve got a big task ahead and I am ready to execute the game plan.”

Matchroom Boxing’s latest recruit Odel Kamara joins the stacked card as the Super Welterweight sensation from Liverpool makes his eagerly awaited professional debut.

Walsall’s Hamza Uddin battles Sean Bruce for the British & Commonwealth Flyweight Titles, as Bilal Fawaz defends his British & Commonwealth Super Welterweight Titles against Eithan James. 

Ibraheem Sulaimaan, meanwhile, meets Sonny Hardy for the English Super Featherweight Title as Aaron Bowen battles Klint Baptiste for the Midlands Area Super Middleweight Title. Plus, rising undefeated young guns Adam Maca and Harley Burrows are in action too.

And promoter Eddie Hearn is excited for what will be Matchroom Boxing’s biggest crowd in the Midlands for over a decade.

“This is a very important month for Matchroom, British boxing and DAZN,”said Matchroom Sport Chairman, Eddie Hearn.

“This Saturday, the headline act is Ben Whittaker against Conor Wallace in a final eliminator for the IBF World Light Heavyweight Championship. 

“We have an English Championship fight, two British Title fights, the professional debut of who I believe will be one of the next future stars of world boxing in Odel Kamara. It will be a brilliant night – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.”

Scroll down to watch the Press Conference in full in the video player below.

And keep track of all the latest news and updates on social media @matchroomboxing

KANSAS CITY, KS (October 1, 2026) — Seven undefeated fighters. International opposition. A championship fight. And two days of boxing in the heart of Kansas City, KS.

BiYu Promotions is bringing an action-packed weekend to Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, when the “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” takes place October 9 and 10, 2026, featuring a lineup of undefeated fighters looking to take the next step in their careers.

The two-day event will showcase both professional and amateur boxing, giving Kansas City-area sports fans an opportunity to see established contenders, rising prospects and developing talent all under one roof. For those unable to attend, the action will be broadcast live worldwide on CombatVisionTV.

Among the major attractions are seven unbeaten fighters who enter the event with a combined professional record of 72-0-1, bringing championship aspirations and a collective 47 knockouts into Memorial Hall.

From local undefeated standouts Jorge Carlos and Izak Carlos of Olathe, Kansas, to Garden City’s heavy-handed Eric Valencia, the card provides Kansas boxing fans with an opportunity to support home-state talent while seeing some of the sport’s emerging names face experienced opposition from around the world.

For Bobby Harrison, President of BiYu Promotions, the goal is to give Kansas City sports fans an event worthy of the city’s passionate sports culture.

“Kansas City is a great sports town, and we want the fans throughout this community to come out and experience what live professional boxing is all about,” said Harrison. “There is a completely different energy when you’re inside the building and two fighters are standing across the ring from each other ready to compete. We have undefeated fighters, dangerous opponents, local talent, international fighters and two championships on the line. We’re putting together the kind of event where boxing fans and sports fans can come to Memorial Hall and have a great night.”

Headlining the professional action will be undefeated Treavon Craycraft (9-0-1, 3 KOs) of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, who takes a significant step up when he meets Nico Ali Walsh (12-2-1, 5 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight main event.

Ali Walsh, the grandson of legendary heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, brings name recognition and experience into a matchup that gives Craycraft an opportunity to make a major statement while protecting his unbeaten record.

For Craycraft, a victory would provide another important building block as the 9-0-1 prospect seeks to establish himself on a larger stage.

Baltimore’s Dominique Crowder (19-0, 11 KOs) will put one of the card’s most impressive undefeated records on the line when he faces experienced Filipino brawler Jayson Mama (21-4-1, 10 KOs) of General Santos City, Philippines. Their scheduled eight-round bantamweight battle will serve as the co-main event. On the line will be the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) title.

Crowder arrives in Kansas City having won each of his first 19 professional fights, but Mama represents an experienced international challenge as Crowder looks to maintain his perfect record and continue his ascent.

Kansas fight fans will have plenty of reason to make some noise when undefeated Olathe native Jorge Carlos (13-0, 11 KOs) steps into the ring for his home state fans.

Jorge Carlos will battle veteran Carlos Manuel Portillo (23-10, 17 KOs) of Asuncion, Paraguay, in a scheduled 10-round bout.

With 11 knockouts in 13 victories, Carlos has demonstrated fight-ending power throughout his undefeated run. Now, competing in front of his home-state supporters, he’ll have an opportunity to expand on his perfect professional record.

“These are the fighters boxing fans should be getting to know now, because we believe you’re looking at future stars of the sport,” Harrison said. “Being undefeated is great, but eventually every prospect has to take the next step and prove himself against fighters who are coming to win. That’s what these matchups are about. We’re not just putting undefeated records on the card…we’re putting these guys in meaningful fights where the fans get to see what they’re made of.”

Unbeaten Pryce Sparrow (7-0, 4 KOs) of Radcliffe, Kentucky, will be tested against hard-hitting Rashield Williams (14-3, 11 KOs) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in a scheduled eight-round welterweight contest for the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA).

Williams’ 11 knockouts in 14 victories make him a dangerous assignment for any developing fighter, giving Sparrow an opportunity to demonstrate his progression against an opponent with proven stopping power.

Another Kansas fighter looking to electrify the hometown crowd will be Eric Valencia (7-0, 6 KOs) of Garden City. Valencia has stopped six of his first seven professional opponents and will square off with experienced Nicaraguan Martin Diaz (18-24-2, 8 KOs) of Managua in a scheduled six-round bout.

The matchup pits Valencia’s youth, undefeated record and knockout power against a veteran opponent who has accumulated 44 professional bouts.

Olathe’s Izak Carlos (8-0, 6 KOs) will also carry an undefeated record into Memorial Hall when he faces Colombian veteran Deivi Julion (29-18, 18 KOs) of Monteria in an eight-round bout.

Carlos has stopped six of his eight professional opponents, but Julion brings 47 bouts of professional experience and 18 knockout victories into the matchup. For Kansas City-area boxing fans, the appearance of both Jorge and Izak Carlos adds another strong local element to an already deep card.

Rounding out the featured group of undefeated fighters is Orlando, Florida’s Ryan Maine (9-0, 6 KOs), who will put his perfect record on the line against David Lobo Ramirez (20-7, 15 KOs) of Heredia, Costa Rica, in a scheduled eight-round bout.

With a combined 21 knockout victories between them, Maine and Ramirez bring plenty of punching power into a matchup between an undefeated prospect and an experienced opponent looking to disrupt his rise.

For Harrison, those types of matchups are exactly what BiYu Promotions wants to bring to Kansas City.

“When fans buy a ticket, we want them to feel like they’re seeing fighters who are going somewhere,” Harrison continued. “We have seven undefeated fighters on this card, but they’re not coming here just to protect their records. They’re facing opponents with experience, power and something to prove themselves. That’s what creates exciting fights.”

“We also have talented fighters from right here in Kansas, and that’s important to us. We want the local community to come out, support these fighters and be part of their journeys. You never know which fighter you’re watching today who could be fighting on the biggest stages in boxing a few years from now.”

The Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational is designed to offer something for longtime boxing followers as well as Kansas City sports fans looking to experience live boxing firsthand.

The professional lineup brings together undefeated prospects, hometown fighters, international opposition and championship stakes, while the amateur component gives developing boxers an opportunity to compete as part of a major two-day event.

For BiYu Promotions, bringing the event to Memorial Hall is also an opportunity to continue building professional boxing in the region and introduce new fans to the sport.

“We want people from Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, and throughout the surrounding communities to come be part of this,” Harrison concluded. “Bring your family, bring your friends and come support these fighters. We’re bringing a lot of talent into Memorial Hall for two days, and our goal is for people to walk out talking about the fights they just saw and asking when we’re coming back.”

Ticket information for the “HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL” is available at BiYuPromotions.com.

ORLANDO, FL (October 1, 2026) — Undefeated super middleweight Ronny Alvarez (7-0, 6 KOs), who fights under the promotional banners of Boxlab Promotions, Warriors Boxing and Dreambigg Promotions, is ready to turn opportunity into a statement.

The hard-hitting Boxlab Promotions prospect will take a significant step forward in his young career when he faces Narciso Carmona (12-2, 7 KOs) in a scheduled eight-round bout on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The bout will be featured as part of Matchroom Boxing’s second edition of its Project Series, airing live on DAZN.

With six knockouts in seven professional victories, Alvarez has quickly established himself as an emerging puncher in the super middleweight division. But with increased attention comes increased competition, and Carmona represents the type of experienced, dangerous opponent Alvarez knows he must defeat to continue advancing.

Rather than protect his undefeated record, Alvarez is embracing the challenge. Alvarez has spent camp preparing for the toughest test of his young career. While his six knockouts have shown what he can do offensively, Alvarez says the focus in the gym has been on sharpening every part of his game.

“Camp has been very good, but hard,” said Alvarez. “A lot of work, a lot of sparring, a lot of conditioning. That’s what I like. I don’t want an easy camp because I’m not preparing for an easy fight. I’m preparing for a guy who’s coming to beat me.

“Every day I’m learning. I have power, I know that, but there is more to boxing then just punching hard. We’ve been working on my defense, moving my head, using my jab, going to the body and staying patient. I want people to see a better Ronny Alvarez every time I fight. I’m hungry, man. Seven wins is good, but seven wins is nothing compared to where I want to go. I’m still at the beginning. I have a lot to prove.”

With a 12-2 record and seven knockouts, Carmona represents a step up in experience. Alvarez isn’t interested in making predictions about an early knockout. He expects Carmona to come ready to test him and says that is exactly the kind of fight he wants.

“Carmona can punch. He’s been in more professional fights than me, so I’m not looking at this guy like he’s just another opponent. I’m taking him very seriously,” Alvarez added. “I’m not going in there crazy looking for the knockout. If you look too hard for it, sometimes it doesn’t come. I’m going to box, pressure him, work the body and do what my corner tells me. But when I hurt somebody, I’m a finisher. That’s just me. If I see the opportunity, I’m going to take it.”

Alvarez understands that a victory over Carmona could accelerate his progression. But instead of talking about championships before he’s earned his position, the undefeated super middleweight wants his performances to create those opportunities.

“This is a big fight for me because a win takes me another step forward,” stated Alvarez. “I don’t want to be 7-0 forever fighting the same level of competition. I want to move up. I want better fighters. That’s how you find out what you’re made of.

“Of course, my dream is to become a world champion. First it’s Carmona. I beat him, then give me somebody better. I beat that guy, give me somebody better again. That’s how I want to build my career.”

Friday’s fight gives Alvarez something else he has been working toward: exposure. Competing on Matchroom Boxing’s Project Series live on DAZN means Alvarez will be fighting in front of an audience that extends well beyond Orlando.

For a young fighter still establishing his name, Alvarez sees that as an opportunity he cannot waste.

“This is exciting for me. DAZN is a big platform, Matchroom is a big name in boxing, and I know there are going to be a lot of people watching who have never seen Ronny Alvarez fight before, he concluded. “So I want to introduce myself the right way. I want people watching in America, Cuba, wherever they’re watching from, to remember me after the fight. I want them to say, ‘I want to see that kid fight again.”

“That’s the kind of fighter I want to be. I don’t want boring fights. I like to come forward, I like to throw punches, I like to fight. That’s who I am. But I’m learning that you have to be smart with that aggression too. I want to give the fans excitement and still show that I’m becoming a complete fighter.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, believes Alvarez’s personality inside the ring is one of the things that makes the undefeated Cuban an intriguing young fighter. But Piedra says the work Alvarez has put in when nobody is watching is what has earned him the opportunity to perform on a Matchroom Boxing platform.

“Ronny is a fighter. That’s probably the simplest way I can describe him,” said Piedra. “He loves being in the gym, he loves to compete, and when the bell rings, he wants to fight. You can’t manufacture that mentality. He has it naturally.”

“What we’re seeing now is a young fighter learning how to combine that Cuban fighting spirit and his natural power with patience and technique. He has six knockouts in seven fights, so we know he can punch. But we’re looking beyond the knockouts. We want to see him develop into a complete fighter who can eventually compete at the highest level.”

Piedra believes Carmona represents the right opponent at the right time, particularly with Alvarez receiving national and international exposure on DAZN.

“He’s put in the work for this opportunity,” Piedra concluded. “Now he gets to go out there against a step up fighter and show what he’s been learning. Carmona is not coming to Orlando to make Ronny look good. He’s coming to win, and that’s why this is an important fight for Ronny’s development.

“The beautiful thing is he’s getting this opportunity on a Matchroom Boxing show and live on DAZN. People around the world are going to have a chance to see him. Ronny doesn’t need to go out there and try to be Superman. He just needs to be himself, listen to his corner and fight the way he’s capable of fighting. If he does that, I think the fans are going to enjoy what they see.”