Santa Ynez, CA (May 21, 2025) Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions has announced a stellar five-fight undercard for their highly anticipated return to the beautiful Chumash Casino Resort set for Saturday, June 21 and broadcast live globally on UFC Fight Pass, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports.

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

Co-headlining in a ten-round junior welterweight clash of undefeated hard-hitting contenders, ‘Sugar’ Cain Sandoval, (15-0, 13 KOs), of Sacramento, CA battles Jesus Madueno Angulo,

(21-0, 15 KOs), of Sinaloa, Mexico. The 22-year-old Sandoval, trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach, kicked off his 2025 campaign with a fourth-round knockout of Mark Bernaldez on February 21, 2025 at Chumash Casino Resort. Angulo ran his impressive knockout streak to six on April 14, 2025, stopping Gregorio Soto Molinero in the third round.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LONG BEACH, CA – May 21, 2025 – On Friday, June 20, Paco Presents, Golden Boy Promotions and Robert Garcia’ House of Champions will proudly present the second installment of the “LA Friday Night Fights” professional boxing series from Thunder Studios in Long Beach, CA, and streamed live on global sports giant DAZN (9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT).

In the 10-round super middleweight main event, Reading, Pennsylvania’s David “Dynamite” Stevens (14-2, 10 KOs) will face undefeated Petr “The Surgeon” Khamukov (13-0, 6 KOs) of Woodland Hills, CA via Labinsk, Russia.

Tickets for “LA Friday Night Fights” are available at events.thunderstudios.com.

David Stevens was also an accomplished amateur before turning professional in 2018, having won two Junior Olympic Gold Medals, a Silver Gloves Championship, a Ringside World Championship, and the 2017 USA Boxing Youth National title.

The 24-year-old Stevens was last seen fighting to a respectable and close split decision loss against international top prospect Bektemir Melikuziev of Uzbekistan in November of last year. Before that, Stevens impressively took the undefeated 0 from the formidable Sean Hemphill (then 14-0) by eighth-round knockout in January 2023.  

“I have been hard at work in the gym and waiting for an opportunity to get back into the ring,” said David Stevens. “I am thankful to Golden Boy for getting me this main event fight, and I can’t wait to show the world I have what it takes to be at the top.”

As an amateur, Petr Khamukov was a 2016 Olympian for his Russian homeland. In over 115 elite-level international fights, he was also crowned the 2015 European and 2016 Russian National Champion. The 33-year-old turned professional in 2018 and has split his ring time between Mexico and the United States ever since.

Khamukov holds a decision victory over respected veteran Vaughn Alexander in March of last year and was last seen stopping Mexico’s Esau Herrera de la Cruz in three rounds in May of last year at the Fox Theater in Redwood City.

“My team and I are excited to finally showcase what we’ve been working on,” said Khamukov. “I’m looking forward to showing everyone why I’m called ‘The Surgeon.’ I know David Stevens is a tough, rugged fighter, but there are levels to this game. I’m here to show I belong. I’m willing to fight the best and leave my mark in the game.”

“I want to thank my partners at Golden Boy, especially Eric Gomez, as well as Robert Garcia’s House of Champions and the great team at Thunder Studios for helping make this second exciting event happen,” said Paco Damian. “This will be a great show for the DAZN viewers from top to bottom with every matchup reflecting the quality matchmaking we put into these shows.”

“We’re excited to partner with Paco Presents again for this excellent main event,” said Golden Boy President Eric Gomez. “David Stevens has a tough test in front of him with the undefeated former Olympian Petr Khamukov, but we know he has what it takes to be victorious.”

Also scheduled for action in separate bouts are Leonardo Ruiz (15-1, 8 KOs) of San Bernardino, CA in the eight-round super welterweight co-feature against Jarrod Tennant (9-4, 4 KOs) of Los Angeles, as well as undefeated super lightweight Juan “El Negro” Sanchez (8-0, 7 KOs) of Buena Park, CA, via Baja, Mexico, in a six-round test against Yeis Solano (15-5, 10 KOs) of Compton, CA; plus undefeated super featherweight Leonardo Rubalcava (9-0-1, 3 KOs) of Jurupa Valley, CA, in another six-round showcase.

A four-round bantamweight battle will feature Alexis Alvarado (7-1, 5 KOs) of La Puente, CA, taking on Jose Silva (5-0-1, 4 KOs) Sparks, NV; plus undefeated Daniel Cruz (9-0, 3 KOs) of San Bernardino, CA, in a super lightweight six-rounder; Las Vegas super middleweight Alexis Espino (9-1-1, 6 KOs) going six rounds, and Nicolas Robledo (2-0, 2 KOs) of Wilmington, CA in a four-round super featherweight bout. Opening the action will be unbeaten Emiliano Alvarado (6-0, 4 KOs) of Los Angeles going four rounds in the super bantamweight division.

All unspecified opponents will be announced shortly.

On fight night, doors open at 5:00 pm PT and the fights start at 6:00 pm PT. Thunder Studios is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave., in Long Beach. For more information, visit their web site at thunderstudios.com or call (310) 762-1360.

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LOS ANGELES – May 20, 2025 – Hard-hitting contender Armando Reséndiz promised to bring the fight to Interim WBA Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant when they meet in the PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video headliner on Saturday, May 31 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

“Fans are going to see a fighter who leaves it all in the ring,” said Reséndiz (15-2, 11 KOs). “I’m bringing pressure, energy, and heart from the opening bell. I’m not coming to back up — I’m coming to bring the fight to him. You’re going to see someone who’s hungry to win and willing to go through whatever it takes to get the job done. I’m not showing up just to compete — I’m gonna make a statement!”

Trained by renowned coach Manny Robles, who guided Andy Ruiz to the heavyweight world championship, amongst other accomplishments, Reséndiz believes that his continued work with Robles will buoy him to a career best victory on May 31.

“Working with Manny Robles out here in Southern California has really taken me to another level,” said Reséndiz. “Every day, we’re motivated — not just on getting in shape, but on improving every part of my game. We’re fine-tuning my footwork, tightening up my defense, sharpening my punches, and building smart strategies for fight night. I’ve been learning so much throughout this camp. Honestly, I feel more confident, more focused, and more ready than I ever have before.”

While Reséndiz enters the ring as an underdog against the former IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Plant, it’s a position that Reséndiz has relished before. In March 2023, the 26-year-old sprung an upset on former unified world champion Jarrett Hurd, stopping him in round 10. He plans to bring that same confidence into a matchup against an opponent who he expects the best from in their showdown.

“I know Caleb Plant is a top-level fighter,” said Reséndiz. “He’s a former world champion for a reason — he’s fast, technical, and he’s been in there with the best. I respect everything he’s accomplished. But I didn’t take this fight to just be another name on his resume. I’ve put in the work, I’ve made the sacrifices, and I’m coming in prepared to give him a tough fight. This is the kind of challenge I’ve always wanted — to go up against the best and prove I belong with the best. He’s going to remember my name forever.”

A native of Guayabitos, Nayarit, Mexico, Reséndiz began his career as a prodigy in Mexico’s amateur boxing system, winning a gold medal in the National Olympics during his first year in the sport. He would go on to win three gold medals and two bronzes in national tournaments, making him the most decorated fighter from Nayarit. Now he has the chance to bring all that work to a climax with a career-changing victory.

“This fight is huge for me and I want to thank my team for giving me this opportunity,” said Reséndiz. “It’s not just another fight — it’s the opportunity I’ve been chasing since I first laced up gloves. If I beat Caleb Plant, people will have to take notice. A win puts me in position to fight for a world title. I’ve worked too hard and come too far to let this moment slip away. I’m treating it like everything is on the line — because for me, it is.”

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ABOUT PLANT VS. RESENDIZ & CHARLO VS. LAMANNA

Plant vs. Reséndiz and Charlo vs. LaManna will see super middleweight stars co-headline PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video in separate attractions as Interim WBA Super Middleweight Titlist Caleb Plant takes on Mexican knockout artist Armando Reséndiz and undefeated two-division champion Jermall Charlo battles veteran contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna on Saturday, May 31 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

The lineup will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and stream exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card.

Action also features top middleweight contenders Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez and Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis dueling in a 10-round fight, plus rising contender Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero faces hard-hitting Omar Valenzuela in a super welterweight attraction that opens the streaming presentation. 

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

For more information visit Amazon.com/PBC, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #PlantResendiz & #CharloLaManna follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing on Instagram @PremierBoxing or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions

Las Vegas – UFC International Fight WeekÔ returns to Las Vegas with a pair of thrilling world championship bouts. A new UFC lightweight king will be crowned when undefeated former featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria moves up to battle former 155-pound champ Charles Oliveira for the vacant crown. Also, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defends against fellow The Ultimate Fighter season 24 castmate and No. 4 ranked contender Kai Kara-France.

UFC^® 317: TOPURIA vs. OLIVEIRA tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase at AXS.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person.

UFC^® 317 will take place Saturday, June 28 at T-Mobile Arena with the main card at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on ESPN+ PPV. The prelims will be available on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and Disney+, as well as simulcast in English and Spanish on ESPN+, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The early prelims will kick off at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass and Disney+.

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Men’s No. 3 pound-for-pound fighter Topuria (16-0, fighting out of Alicante, Spain) intends to become the 10^th athlete to win championships in two UFC divisions. A well-rounded competitor, he has earned memorable finishes over Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski and Bryce Mitchell. Topuria now looks to conquer another weight class by stopping Oliveira in emphatic fashion.

Oliveira (35-10 1NC, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) has his sights set on handing Topuria his first career loss. A decorated grappler, he holds thrilling submission wins against Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier and Jim Miller. Oliveira now plans to become the first two-time lightweight champion in UFC history with a show-stealing performance.

No. 10 men’s pound-for-pound fighter Pantoja (29-5, fighting out of Arraial Do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) goes for his fourth consecutive title defense. A submission ace, he has delivered exciting finishes over Kai Asakura, Alex Perez and Matt Schnell. Pantoja hopes to continue his reign atop the 125-pound division with a standout showing.

Kara-France (25-11 1NC, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) is coming off a spectacular KO win against Steve Erceg last year. A heavy-handed striker, he also holds notable victories over Askar Askarov, Cody Garbrandt and Rogerio Bontorin. Kara-France now looks to dethrone Pantoja and achieve his dream of becoming UFC champion.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• No. 9 ranked lightweight contender Beneil Dariush (22-6-1, fighting out of Yorba Linda, Calif.) locks horns with No. 10 Renato Moicano (20-6-1, fighting out of Brasília, Brazil)
• No. 1 ranked flyweight contender Brandon Royval (17-7, fighting out of Denver, Colo.) faces No. 6 Manel Kape (21-7, fighting out of Phuket, Thailand by way of Porto, Portugal)
• No. 12 ranked middleweight contender Paulo Costa (14-4, fighting out of Contagem, MG, Brazil) squares off with No. 14 Roman Kopylov (14-3, fighting out of Bachatsky, Kemerovo, Russia)
• Jack Hermansson (24-8, fighting out of Oslo, Norway, by way of Uddevalla, Sweden) takes on Gregory Rodrigues (16-6, fighting out of Deerfield Beach, Fla. by way of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil ) in an intriguing middleweight tilt
• Jhonata Diniz (9-1, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil) meets Justin Tafa (7-5 1NC, fighting out of Brisbane, Australia) at heavyweight
• No. 8 ranked flyweight contender Viviane Araujo (13-6, fighting out of Brasilia, DF, Brazil) clashes with No. 10 Tracy Cortez (13-2, fighting out of Phoenix, Ariz.)

For the latest information on additional bouts for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are live and subject to change.

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T-Mobile Arena, the 20,000-seat venue located on the Las Vegas Strip between Park MGM and New York-New York, opened April 6, 2016. The arena hosts more than 100 events annually including major headline entertainment, awards shows, UFC, boxing, basketball and other sporting events, family shows and special events. T-Mobile Arena also is the home of the Vegas Golden Knights, a National Hockey League expansion team and the city’s first professional sports team, as well as UFC’s exclusive Las Vegas arena destination. The venue, named the No. 1 venue on Billboard Magazine’s 2018 Arena Power List as well as the “Best New Major Concert Venue” by Pollstar Magazine in 2016, features 50 luxury suites, more than two dozen private loge boxes, complete broadcast facilities, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality offerings and fan amenities destined to create a guest experience second to none. Toshiba Plaza, an adjacent two-acre outdoor entertainment space, features performance stages, a variety of video screens and other interactive content and display areas. Designed and built to prioritize environmental sustainability, T-Mobile Arena was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2016. T-Mobile Arena is a privately funded joint venture between AEG and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, visit T-MobileArena.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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ESPN, the world’s leading sports entertainment brand, features eight U.S. television networks, direct-to-consumer ESPN+, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, endeavors on every continent around the world, and more. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc. (an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) and 20 percent by Hearst.

LOS ANGELES (MAY 20, 2025) — Ahead of “Championing Mental Health: A Night of Boxing,” taking place this Thursday, May 22 at the historic Avalon Hollywood, fighters competing at the event took place in the official open media workout today at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood. An innovative night for boxing, this groundbreaking event is dedicated to mental health awareness in the sport, and all athletes participating will receive one year of free access to therapy through Athletes for Hope in collaboration with the World Boxing Council (WBC).

The night of action will be broadcast live on DAZN at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT and features talented boxers from the Southern California area including Jonny “Magic” Mansour (4-0, 2 KOs), Ricardo Ruvalcaba (13-0-1, 10 KOs), Jessie Mandapat (9-1-1, 5 KOs) and Vic Pasillas (17-1, 10 KOs).

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.555media.com/tickets.

Here’s what the competitors had to say:

Jonny Mansour:

“Mental health awareness is a very big thing. I’ve seen it firsthand because I’ve spent hours and hours every single day inside the hospital with my mom, who is battling cancer. Many people tend to want to give up when life becomes difficult. In my career, I’ve had many times when I felt like giving up, but the hardest times always led to the greatest moments. This fight means a lot, and I’m going to continue to lead by example and bring awareness to mental health.”

“The fans can expect a much better, much improved Jonny. I’m getting better every single fight. My saying is to become 1% better every single day. That’s all I’ve been doing. I’m excited for this fight to come so I can go out there and prove that.”

Ricardo Ruvalcaba:

“This fight means a lot. I’ve been in training camp for about five months now because fights keep getting postponed. But we’re finally here, just a few days out before the fight, and I’m excited. I had a great training camp, sparring with world champions like Rolly Romero. There are a bunch of great workers here at Wild Card Boxing Club.”

“Spreading mental health awareness is very important, and I’m happy that this event will shine a light on the importance of it.”

Vic Pasillas:

“My team and I have done everything this training camp to prepare. I am so dialed in, and everything went well. We had great sparring partners, and I have the best coaches in the world. Every professional should have a great team and put in that work. We say the fight is already won, we’re just here to collect.”

“It means the world to be a part of this event because it’s for an important cause. The fans can expect great boxing and an exciting match-up.”

Jessie Mandapat:

“Fight camp has been amazing. I’ve been training here with Freddie Roach. This is my first camp here at Wild Card Boxing Club. We’re putting a lot of work in. It’s crazy how God is really working in our lives right now. I’m just excited to put on a show for everybody.”

“It’s really awesome what this event stands for. Fighters being able to access mental health therapy for a full year is special. It’s not something we talk about as fighters, the importance of mental health. The boxing gym is where a lot of kids go to escape whatever is at home, so it’s great to fight for this cause and the community.”

Brook Sibrian:

“This camp has been a continuation. I fought in January and lost, and then immediately got back to work. We decided to take another fight in April, and I won via first round knockout. I returned to camp that Monday and was presented with this opportunity. I’ve been taking care of my recovery to ensure I can do this year-round.”

“This is a great opportunity, and I love talking about the importance of mental health. I try to utilize my platform as much as possible for that. Fighters go through so much pressure, so it’s an extremely important event. Boxing is a very dangerous sport that requires you to embrace it, including the pressure.”

Los Angeles, CA (May 20, 2025) Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions presented another action-packed evening of professional boxing this past Saturday night at the packed Commerce Casino Events Center and broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports.

Fighting in the main event, super welterweight Serhii ‘El Flaco’ Bohachuk, (26-2, 24 KOs), continued to prove his world ranking at the top of the division with a dominant ten-round decision over perennial contender Mykal ‘The Professor’ Fox, (25-5), by scores of 97-93 twice and 98-92. The native of Ukraine, now residing in Los Angeles and trained by the renowned Manny Robles, pressed the action throughout against the defensive minded, tall southpaw, utilizing his full arsenal throughout the fight.

Following a three-fight 2024 schedule which showcased his championship level skills against top competition, Bohachuk entered the fight as the WBC #1 Ranked Super Welterweight and Mandatory World Title Challenger. He is also ranked #6 by Ring and #7 by ESPN

‘The King of LA’ Omar Trinidad, (19-0-1, 13 KOs), brought the huge crowds and the heat in the ring with a relentless attack against the game Alexander ‘Supernova’, Espinoza (24-6-3, 8 KOs) in their ten round featherweight battle. With his fans standing and cheering throughout, Trinidad outworked and staggered Espinoza numerous times throughout the fight. Defending his WBC Continental Americas Title for the second time in 2025, Trinidad is ranked #2 by the IBF, #6 by the WBC and #8 by the WBO and WBA in addition to #10 by Ring in the stacked division.

Women’s WBA Super Flyweight World Champion Mizuki Hiruta, (8-0, 2 KOs), continued her reign at the top of her division with a ten-round decision over #1 Ranked Mandatory Challenger Carla Ayelan, ‘Muneca’ Merino,(16-3, 4 KOs). The colorful and all-action Hiruta used a variety of angles to attack and score against Merino much to the delight of her legion of Japanese fans in attendance.

Scores at the end of the bout were 98-92 twice and 99-91. Certain to be entered in the pound-for-pound top ten, Hiruta is ranked as the top women’s super flyweight in the world by ESPN while Merino is ranked #3.

Rising junior lightweight Abel Mejia, (8-0, 5 KOs) continued to impress with a dominant six round decision over Antonio Dunton El Jr., (6-4-2, 2 KOs). The hard-hitting Mejia earned the victory by scores of 60-54 twice and 58-56.

Popular women’s minimumweight fighter Lupe ‘The Baby-Faced Assassin’ Medina, (10-0, 2 KOs), stayed perfect over eight rounds with a unanimous decision over the aggressive Maria Micheo

(12-6, 8 KOs). Dropping Micheo in the sixth round, Medina was awarded the victory by the judges; 80-71, 77-74 and 76-75.

Opening the main card in a fan-friendly battle, welterweight Michael Meyers (7-2, 3 KOs), won a six-round unanimous decision over Eduardo Diaz, (9-4, 3 KOs). Scores were 58-56 twice and 59-55.

BROOKLYN (MAY 20, 2025) – Ahead of her monumental homecoming, the GWOAT, Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs), participated in an open media workout in Brooklyn at the esteemed Gleason’s Gym. Shields will return home on Saturday, July 26, when she puts her Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship on the line in the main event at Little Caesars Arena against the reigning IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion from New Zealand, Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO). Shields vs. Daniels will air live on the global home of boxing, DAZN. Shields, the most decorated female boxer in history, made headlines earlier this year by becoming the first woman ever to claim the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship—and the first boxer, male or female, to achieve undisputed status in three weight divisions.

Tickets for the event at Little Caesars Arena are on sale now and can be purchased online at 313Presents.com and Ticketmaster.com or in person at The XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.

Claressa Shields:

“I am super excited to be fighting against another world champion in Lani Daniels. She’s very confident, she’s from New Zealand, she wants the smoke, and she and her team are confident that they can come over here and get the upset. “

“I’m always happy to fight at Little Ceasars Arena. My team and I are working to make sure we sell this thing out – all 19,000 seats. Last time I was able to do 12,000 with just me doing my hard work, and now I have a team behind me that wants to do it. I look forward to fighting at LCA and putting on a great show. To me, this is my biggest fight.”

“I don’t know how good Lani Daniels is. I’ve seen film, and she’s pretty durable. She’s very, very tough. But after my last fight with Danielle Perkins, I know that I’m the toughest of them all. If I was able to fight Danielle Perkins and drop her in the 10th round … she may not have looked like she was a lot because I’m so great, but Danielle Perkins is highly avoided for a reason. And Lani Daniels didn’t want to fight her for a reason. I stepped up and fought against a bigger and stronger woman who had just as much experience as me, and we put on a great show.”

“I’m super excited to fight in Detroit. A woman boxer being able to fight in front of 12,000 people is great, but 19,000 is even better. I have continued to grow in my stardom and bring more things to women’s boxing than I ever thought that I could. To me, this is my biggest fight.”

I’m working on everything. I’m working on making sure I turn my punches over. I’m gonna hit Lani very, very hard to her face, to her chest and to her body. I’m working on breaking somebody mentally more than I am working on breaking them physically. Inside the ring, it’s still a mental fight, and I can’t wait to see how tough she is. She seems like she’s very tough, hearing her backstory and everything that she’s been through. But I know that I can do it.”

THE PIRANHA WILL be back stalking the shores of Bournemouth on Saturday July 26 when Ryan Garner returns to the BIC to take on British and Commonwealth super featherweight champion Reece Bellotti. ‘Pier Pressure’ is promoted by Queensberry in association with Matchroom, being broadcast live on DAZN worldwide.

The European and WBC International champion Garner, 27, enjoyed a successful and packed-out maiden appearance at the Bournemouth International Centre at the beginning of March when he overwhelmed the previously unbeaten Spaniard Salvador Jimenez and now, he gets the chance to add the treasured Lonsdale belt to his collection.

The fight will be a sure-fire shootout, with the experienced ‘Bomber’ Bellotti, 34, on a six-fight winning streak since taking on former WBA super bantamweight world champion Ray Ford in 2021.

Bellotti, 20-5 (15 KOs) from Watford, rebuilt from the foundations by securing the Southern Area title with victory over Dean Dodge before securing the Commonwealth title against the then unbeaten Aqib Fiaz via stoppage. He then won the British in early 2024 via unanimous decision against a former Garner opponent in Liam Dillon before making successful defences against Levi Giles and Michael Gomez Jr.

Southampton favourite Garner, 17-0 (8 KOs), is establishing a bumper following on the South Coast with the support of his local football team, where he is an ambassador for the Saints Foundation and makes regular pitch side appearances.

His career trajectory took an upward turn when he won his WBC belt with a third round stoppage of Juan Jesus Antunez in the summer of 2023, making a successful defence against the forthcoming European super lightweight title challenger Dillon.

The undefeated and highly ranked WBO contender Archie Sharp was outflanked by the Piranha in July of last year, which set Garner up for his European triumph a short drive from his Southampton home.

“This is the fight to make in the super featherweight division,” said promoter Frank Warren. “A real cracker that will deliver the goods in a big way.

“I was delighted with how our first promotion in Bournemouth turned out in March, with a sell-out crowd at an absolutely terrific venue at the BIC. It couldn’t have worked out any better and I am very happy to be making a return visit in July.

“For Ryan, this is the sort of fight he needs to bring him up to, ultimately, world title contention, which is where we see his journey heading. We know Reece is a quality fighter with a strong following himself and, most importantly, both men bring entertainment value for the fans.

“July 26 is most definitely a date to circle in your diaries and it is a fight not to be missed.”

ORLANDO, FL (May 18, 2025) – Boxlab Promotions is proud to announce that Antonio Vargas has officially been elevated from WBA interim world bantamweight champion to WBA world champion following the World Boxing Association’s ruling. The move comes after reigning champion Seiya Tsutsumi suffered an injury that will sideline him for several months, forcing the WBA to designate him as “Champion in Recess.”

This historic decision makes Vargas the first world champion to be crowned under the Boxlab Promotions banner, marking a significant milestone for both the fighter and the Florida-based promotional company.

“This is an unbelievable honor and a moment I’ll never forget,” said Vargas, who captured the WBA interim title by defeating previously unbeaten Winston “El Fantasma” Guerrero (22-1, 13 KOs) back in December of 2024. “To be named WBA world champion is a dream come true. I’ve worked my whole life for this, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped me reach this point.  “I also want to give all praise and glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ as without him none of this would be possible.”

Vargas, a former U.S. Olympian and standout in the professional ranks, expressed deep gratitude for his team stating… “This isn’t just my title — it belongs to my entire team. My trainers, my strength and conditioning coaches, my manager, and of course, my promoter Amaury Piedra and everyone at Boxlab Promotions. Without them, none of this would be possible.”

With championship gold now officially in his possession, Vargas is eager to keep proving himself among the elite. “The belt is just the beginning. I want to defend it, unify it, and keep challenging myself against the best in the division. I’m ready for what’s next, and I’m just getting started.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, praised Vargas’s achievement and highlighted the significance for the company. “We couldn’t be prouder of Antonio. He’s been a consummate professional since day one and is everything you want in a world champion — disciplined, talented, and humble. This moment is not just a win for Antonio, it’s a landmark for Boxlab Promotions. He’s our first world champion, and we know it’s just the beginning of many more to come. We also want to send our best wishes to Seiya Tsutsumi for a full recovery. He’s a true warrior, and we hope to see him back in the ring soon.”

Dave Allen stopped previously undefeated Johnny Fisher in round five of their 10-round heavyweight rematch at the Copper Box Arena in London England.

Fisher boxed well over the first four-plus round until he ate a thudding combination that was punctuated by a right hand to the top of the heas that put Fisheron the canvas. Fisher was hurt and Allen landed a devastating left hook that plummeted Fisher face-first on the canvas and the towel was thrown in at 3:00.

Fisher, 265 lbs of Dorncaster, ENG is 24-7-2 with 19 knockouts. Fisher, 245.3 lbs of Romford, ENG is 13-1.

The fight was a rematch of Fisher’s controversial split-decision win on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

George Liddard remained undefeated with a fifth round stoppage over Aaron Sutton in a 10-round middleweight bout.

In the first minute of the fight, Liddard dropped Sutton with a big left hook to the jaw. In round two, it was another big left hook that put Sutton on his back. In round five, Liddard ended things with a perfect counter right to the jaw that put Sutton down again and the fight was stopped at 2:20.

Liddard, 159.3 lbs of Billerlcay, ENG is 12-0 with seven knockouts. Sutton, 159.6 lbs of Bristol, ENG is 19-2.

Kieron Conway stopped Gerome Warburton in round four of their 10-round middleweight bout.

In round four, Conway hurt Warburton with a a right to the body. A follow up flurry forced the corner of Warburton to throw in the towel at 1:26.

Cinway, 159.4 lbs of Northampton, ENG is now 23-3-1 with seven knockout. Warburton, 168.5 lbs of Colwyn Bay, WAL is 15-2-2.

Jimmy Sains went the distance for the first time, but easily outpointed Gideon Onyenani over 10-rounds in their middleweight bout.

Sains, 159.3 lbs of Brentwood, ENG won by scores of 100-90, 100-91 and 98-92 and is now 10-0. Onyenani, 158.3 lbs of Chatham, ENG is 7-5.

John Hedges won a 10-round unanimous decision over Nathan Quarless in a cruiserweight bout.

Hedges, 199.5 lbs of Takeley, ENG 99-92, 98-92 and 97-03 and is 11-0. Quarless, 198.5 lbs of Liverpool is 13-2.

Taylor Bevan remained perfect with an second round stoppage over Juan Cruz Cachero in a six-round super middleweight fight.

Bevan landed a hard flurry along the ropes and the fight was stopped at 1:33.

Bevan, 169.5 lbs of Southampton, ENG is now 4-0 with four knockouts. Cachero, 169.4 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 7-5.

Lelli Buttigieg stopped Novak Radulovic in round three of their six-round middleweight bout.

In round two, Buttgiieg landd a big uppercut that hurt Radullovic. Buttigieg follows up with a flurry that sent Radulovic to the canvas. Radulovic came out for round three but the fight was stopped at 45 seconds.

Buttigieg, 163.6 lbs of Newhan, ENG is 9-0 with three knockouts. Raulovic, 161.1 lbs of Nis, SER is 20-13-1.

Shannon Ryan won an eight-round decision over Fara El Bousari in a super flyweight bout.

In round six, El Bousari was cut under the right eye.

Ryan, 114.2 lbs of Watford, ENG won by a 77-74 score and is now 9-1. El Bousari, 114.4 lbs of Palma de Mallroca, SPA is 10-6.

PLEASANTON, Calif. – Elite Underdog Promotions will host their inaugural event on May 24 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds (2005 Valley Ave, Gate 8) in Pleasanton, Calif. 

Headlining the card is Mexican-American junior lightweight Gabriel Garcia facing Armando Frausto in a six-round bout. San Ramon’s Kyle Lacanlale, a popular Filipino-American, will co-feature against Rodolfo Molina in a four-round featherweight bout.

Local business owner Ali Benjamin, who runs Benjamin’s Boxing Gym in San Ramon, California, alongside Juan Sanchez, organized the event aimed at providing competitive fights for Bay Area fans.

“We are bringing back evenly contested 50-50 local fights for hardcore fight fans,” Benjamin said. We are overjoyed to bring a great event to the Tri-Valley area, as well as Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. The Bay Area has a rich history in boxing, and we hope to facilitate the growth of the next generation of underdogs who turn into up-and-comers.”

The full card is:

Main Event | Junior lightweight – six rounds 

Gabriel Garcia (11-0, 6 KOs), of Antioch, Calif. vs. Armando Frausto (10-6-1, 5 KOs) of La Marque, Texas

Co-Feature | Featherweight – four rounds

Kyle Lacanlale (4-0, 2 KOs) of San Ramon, Calif. vs  Rodolfo Molina (0-1), of Antioch, Calif.

Junior welterweight – six rounds

Willie Shaw (14-6, 10 KOs) of San Francisco vs. Salvador Briceno (18-10-1, 11 KOs) of Roseville, Calif. 

Junior welterweight – four rounds

Michael Portales (3-3-1, 1 KO) of Hayward, Calif. vs. Alton Wiggins (1-1-1) of Modesto, Calif. 

Welterweight – four rounds

Sergio Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO) of Sacramento, Calif. vs. Tyre Travon Reed (pro debut) of Las Vegas

Featherweight – four rounds 

Nicholas Saavedra (2-0) of Modesto, Calif. vs Richard Esquibel (1-2, 1 KO) of Albuquerque, N.M.

Junior lightweight – four rounds 

Isaiah Jesse Orosco (2-0, 2 KO) of Gilroy, Calif. vs. Juan Molina (1-2, 1 KO) of Oakland, Calif.

Light heavyweight – four rounds

Kumar Prescod (2-0, 2 KOs) of Oakland, Calif. vs. Rueben Johnson (1-7, 1 KO) of Milwaukee, Wis.

Lightweight – four rounds

Braulio Ceja-Navarro (4-0, 2 KOs) of Concord, Calif. vs. Emond Driver (1-2, 1 KO) of Indianapolis

Women’s junior lightweight – four rounds

Tiare Womack (pro debut) of San Francisco vs. Lauren Michaels (2-4) of Holidayburg, Pa.

NEW YORK, NY – May 15, 2025 – To kick off the massive Ring Magazine III doubleheader, Ring Magazine’s No. 9-ranked Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga and No.3-ranked Hamzah Sheeraz, along with No. 4-ranked Shakur Stevenson and No.5-ranked William “El Camarón” Zepeda, met face-to-face at the Palladium Times Square in New York City today ahead of their July 12 fight at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York City, live worldwide on DAZN.

The bout follows a pair of star-studded Ring Magazine contests, first at London’s Tottenham Stadium and then in New York’s Times Square, which achieved over 116 billion combined online and social media impressions. 

Today’s press conference, hosted by Wade Plemons, featured faceoffs of Berlanga (23-1, 18 KOs) and Sheeraz (21-0-1, 17 KOs) ahead of their super middleweight fight and Olympic Silver Medalist Stevenson (23-0, 11 KOs) as he looks to defend his WBC Lightweight Title on July 12 against Golden Boy Promotions’ Zepeda (33-0, 27 KOs).

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

Edgar Berlanga:

On the upcoming matchup vs. Sheeraz:

“You already know what time it is. I’m knocking this mother***er out. He said we’re overlooking him, but I don’t overlook any fighter. You are in NYC. You are in the lion’s den. We’re going into this looking to hurt him. I’m going to break every bone in this guy’s face and do what I do best: put on a show. Every fight, you have to turn it up.”

On his confidence:

“I’ve always been like this [confident]. You saw me in the Canelo fight. I went toe-to-toe with him. I was trash-talking him to his face. I’m like that at the highest level.” 

On Sheeraz’s fighting style:

“He’s a basic fighter. I’ve been boxing since I was six years old. What he brings, I’ve already seen. He’s trained by Andy Lee, I messed up the last fighter, and now I’ll mess up this fighter.”

On fight prediction:

“If he comes to fight the first round, I’m knocking him out.” 

On a potential Canelo rematch:

“His people are asking for the rematch. It was a big fight – every bar in New York and Puerto Rico was shut down. I gave him 12 rounds when all the other fighters he fought had more experience. I want a Canelo rematch because the fans are asking for it.” 

Hamzah Sheeraz:

His message to Berlanga:

“I’m coming, and I’m coming for everything. I feel like this fight, for the first time in my career, I’m being underestimated. I get it; you’re only as good as your last performance in boxing. I’m telling you now, on July 12 – when I get the win – the Hamzah Sheeraz hype train will be back on again. We’re coming with everything.”

On his last fight:  

“I’ve learned a lot of things, but it’s all well and good, that’s the past. We’re in New York, everything is about the future and all about July 12. I’m ready.”

On being called soft:

“If I were soft, I wouldn’t be going into a fight like this, at 160 at a new weight. On July 12, we’ll see what I’m all about.”

On his prediction for the fight:

“I’ve learned a lot since my last fight, not just in the ring but outside as well. I’m going to go out there, throw a few jabs, land a right hand straight on the chin, and knock him the f*** out. But if it goes 12 rounds, it goes 12 rounds. Either way, it’ll be explosive.”

On fighting Canelo in the future:

“I’m not going to talk about that. I need to smash Berlanga’s face, and then we can talk about that.”

Shakur Stevenson:

On how he expects the fight to go:

“He’s coming in here to throw as many punches as possible, overwhelm me, and try to bully me. I’m not going to let that happen. I don’t believe in all the bull*** he’s talking about. I’m going to go out there and do what I do best, win. In spectacular fashion. I’ll come out there to whoop his a**.”

On Zepeda’s plea to “stand up and fight:”

“I’m coming there to put on a performance. I’m not focused on standing there and fighting, I’m not focused on boxing, I’m coming in there to put on the best performance of my career. On July 12, Zepeda is going to remember my name.”

On his performance:  

“I’m going to train my ass off. Come July 12, he’ll have the best version of Shakur Stevenson in front of him. He will see something different that he hasn’t seen before. If he thought I was a skilled fighter before, wait until he sees the best version of myself on fight night. He has no chance.

On being compared to the boxing greats:

“It’s cool, but I don’t get too caught up in that. I don’t want to get trapped where I’m thinking so highly of myself, and I’m not thinking of the fight. Know that I’m not sleeping on William Zepeda. I understand that this is a fighter who has been waiting for this opportunity his entire life. I’ve known Zepeda since I was 16, and he was focused then. I understand this is his moment too, so at the end of the day, I have to lock in. I’m going to step on him, and that’s what I’m coming to do.”

On looking ahead to a potential Tank fight:

“Right now, all that’s on my mind is July 12. Of course, I want the Tank fight. I’ve been saying it for years. Truthfully, if I don’t get past Zepeda, then there is no Tank fight. Zepeda is first, and I’m going to stand on business.” 

William Zepeda:

On his upcoming fight against Stevenson:

“It’s an honor to be here. This is the fruit of 16 years of labor. This is the opportunity of my life, and I believe on July 12, everyone is going to know who William “El Camarón” Zepeda is. I know that I have to prepare one million percent for this fight. It’s the biggest fight of my career, the biggest fight of my life, and like I’ve told my team, I can’t leave this in the judge’s hands. I have to come out here and give everything I have in my heart and stop this fight.”

On being overlooked by Eddie Hearn:

“I don’t care what Eddie says. I’m preparing really well. I’m fully aware of Shakur’s skillset, and I am doing what needs to be done to win on July 12. Shakur says he’s going to stand and fight – let’s stand and fight.”

On what he expects from Stevenson:

“I know that Shakur is a great fighter, and I understand the opposition in front of us, but I am training for that. I have a plan A and plan B. A lot of fighters I’ve fought think I’m a guy who just throws punches until they’re in the ring with me.”

On Stevenson, saying he’ll step on him:

“I’ve always been a fighter known to be very disciplined, very focused. This is not an exception. This is the biggest fight of my life and the greatest opportunity I have. I want to be known as a Mexican legend, but not just a Mexican legend, a legend in the sport of boxing. I look at this fight like a movie, like Meldrick Taylor versus Chavez, and I want that type of fight. I want to give the fans what they want.”

His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority:

“This card is very important for boxing and nobody can predict the results. The Ring Magazine III features a historic card in a historic place, the first-ever boxing match in a tennis arena. I see the eye of Shakur as the Tank, the eye of Zepeda in big fights in Mexico, the eye of the result in Berlanga, and the eye of Sheeraz as Canelo. This whole card is very important to me, it has brilliant fighters and the results of this card will affect the next one and all of boxing. We have two big cards coming up in August and in October, but this card is very important to me. Shakur, Zepeda, Sheeraz, Berlanga, and the result of this card will affect the future.”

Rick Reeno, COO of The Ring Magazine:

“Our first card at Tottenham, Eubank vs. Benn, that was about legacy. Our Times Square card was about history, and to me personally, this card is all about action. These are action fights from top to bottom. Starting with Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz at super middleweight, this fight could be bombs away from the very first round. There’s a lot of animosity there. I know Edgar’s taken some offense with Hamzah coming to his backyard. Edgar is looking to end it early. Hamzah is looking to end this fight by knockout. I really don’t expect this fight to go the distance. It is going to be fireworks from the first round.”

“We have Shakur Stevenson in our other main event, defending his WBC lightweight title against mandatory challenger William Zepeda. Shakur, without question, is one of the best pure boxers in the sport. He’s going up against Zepeda, an aggressive puncher. A lot of people look to July 4 for fireworks. July 12 is when the real fireworks are going to happen.”

Eddie Hearn, Chairman of Matchroom Boxing:

“This event will be the most exciting of the three Ring Magazine events that have occurred in the span of just a few weeks.

“People always ask me the difference in the U.S. coming over from the U.K. Stevenson is a superstar, not just a superstar in boxing, but in American sport. He’s 27 years old. He’s a three-division world champion, and he’s never broken a sweat. Eric Gomez said it right, comparing him to Floyd Mayweather, but I’d also put him with the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard, all of the greats. For greatness, you need a great opponent, and that’s William Zepeda.

“Edgar Berlanga against Sheeraz. Berlanga is a fantastic puncher, and Hamzah Sheeraz is going to be very well-suited at 168, especially with Andy Lee in the corner. One of the best trainers in the world.

“This is the fight where Shakur Stevenson will show everybody how great and special he is. You’re talking about pound-for-pound number one greatness for this man. The Ring Magazine is doing such an incredible job with these cards.”

Eric Gomez, President of Golden Boy Promotions: 

“After the last show we did in New York [May 2 Times Square Event], we all need more punches. These are the fighters to do it. William Zepeda’s output is incredible. Edgar Berlanga, one of the most exciting fighters in boxing today. And then. Shakur is the closest thing to a Floyd Mayweather, if not better.”

“These fighters are great. It’s a can’t-miss card. These fighters are going to come to fight and take care of business. They want to prove to the fans and the world of boxing that they’re all action. It’s going to be a great show.”

Spencer Brown, Goldstar Promotions:

“I spoke to Keith Connolly earlier. To reiterate, he said Hamzah is only going to go six rounds. We’re coming into the lion’s den. He’s moved up to 168 lbs. Berlanga is a very big guy, and it’s not going to be an easy task, but we’re going to beat him, and we will win it comfortably. He’s six-foot-four, a big man. We think that we can definitely win the fight, and we’re quite confident.”

Keith Connolly

“It’s a huge fight for Edgar. Anytime Edgar fights in New York, it’s a huge event. I think it’s going to be bombs away, but I don’t see this going past five rounds. Sheeraz is a great fighter, but there are levels to this sport, and he’s not on Edgar’s level. I think it’s going to be a massacre on July 12, and I see a violent knockout coming. It’s going to be a great event. Our fight is definitely going to be the fight of the night. Expect an explosive knockout, and this will be a springboard for Edgar going forward.”

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BARNSLEY, UK (May 15, 2025) – Unbeaten super middleweight Mark Jeffers will face Sean Hemphill as chief support for Callum Simpson’s European Title clash with Ivan Zucco on Saturday, June 7th at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.

Jeffers (20-0, 7 KOs) has been calling for big fights ever since his English Title triumph over Zak Chelli in July 2023. The 27-year-old has extended his unbeaten record with wins over Germaine Brown, Darren Johnstone, Joshua Quartey and Ricardo Lara, and now aims to make a statement against the Louisiana native Hemphill. 

Hemphill (18-2, 11 KOs), known as ‘Silky’,  went the distance with former IBF World Super Middleweight Champion William Scull last year on the undercard of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s unified world title defence against Jamie Munguia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 4th.

The 29-year-old from New Orleans has since recorded back-to-back wins over Bryant McClain and Ryan Adams and will cross the Atlantic full of confidence as he looks to establish himself as one of the top contenders in the 168-pound division.

Jeffers, who got married just 10 days ago, had to cut short his honeymoon to return to the gym as he gears up for one of his toughest career tests. There is a lot on the line for the Lancashire boxer, who has his sights set on a ‘War of the Roses’ showdown with Yorkshire rival Simpson, who headlines a huge night of boxing at Oakwell Stadium on June 7th against undefeated Italian Zucco.

Mark Jeffers said: “I want to put on a statement and show that I deserve to be up there with the elites in the division. Hemphill looks like a good fighter, he went the distance with William Scull, so I know he will  be coming to win. But I’m more than ready.

“I got married after my last fight, and the wedding was unreal, a great week away, but the work didn’t stop. I was training in a gym while I was out there, and I got straight back into camp as soon as we landed home.

“I want the biggest and toughest fights out there. If Callum Simpson beats Zucco, then me against him is a massive fight. It’s Lancashire vs Yorkshire, the two best super middleweights in the country,  and I’m very confident that I win that fight.”

A massive European night is coming to Barnsley as Callum Simpson faces undefeated Italian Ivan Zucco for the European Super Middleweight Title on Saturday, June 7 at Oakwell Stadium. Remaining tickets are available at BOXXER.com

This event is presented in association with official partners Betfred, HELL Energy, That Prize Guy, Riyadh Season, Car Finance 247 and Champion.

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 14, 2025 – Today at the Avalon Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles, CA, The Problem Child, Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) and Mexico’s former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs) met face-to-face to preview their highly anticipated Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) bout. This event will air live globally on DAZN pay-per-view on Saturday, June 28, from Honda Center in Anaheim, California, and is presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy with Golden Boy Promotions serving as an official licensed promoter. Paul vs. Chavez is also sponsored by Event Ticket Center and Fansly. All tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. 

Also in attendance were Golden Boy’s WBO cruiserweight world champion and WBA cruiserweight super champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs), who will defend his titles for the first time in June, and former IBF and WBA cruiserweight world champion and current WBA mandatory challenger at 200lbs Yuniel Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs). Ramirez vs. Dorticos will face off in the co-main event of Paul vs. Chavez Jr.

In today’s press conference, hosted by senior sports writer and analyst Chris Mannix, Paul, Chavez Jr., Dorticós, and Ramírez had plenty to say about the upcoming fight. The fighters were also joined on stage by CEO and co-founder of MVP Nakisa Bidarian, chairman and CEO of Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya and Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Other participants included former UFC bantamweight champion and boxing powerhouse, Boxrec’s #2 greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time, Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (33-2-3, 9 KOs), and one of Mexico’s brightest rising stars, Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega  (10-0, 1 KO) who faced off after it was announced that they are the newest signees to Most Valuable Promotions, and will also be joining the Paul-Chavez Jr. card.

Jake Paul Quotes

On why facing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was the right fight following the Tyson win

“This fight has been brewing for quite some time now. The fans have wanted to see this, and I want to continue to elevate and raise the level of my opponents. This is a former world champion, and he has an amazing resume following in his dad’s footsteps […]. This guy is a great fighter, and I want to test myself against the best in the world.”

On how important it is to do what Canelo could not do and stop Chavez Jr.

“I’m going to shock the world once again and prove how good and how powerful I am. This is his toughest fight to date, and I’m going to embarrass him and make him quit like he always does.”

On if he wants the best of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

“I don’t want any excuses. When I beat this man, all the boxing media, like you always do, are going to discredit it. I’m going to expose and embarrass him. He’s the embarrassment of Mexico. Mexico doesn’t even claim him, and he’s going to get exposed on June 28. They say he’s training hard. They say this is the most focused he’s ever been. Good. As he should be. People don’t realize how good I actually am, and when he feels those first few punches, he’s going to want to quit and go back to his stool.”

On if this signals his pursuit of a world title

“I’ve always said that I’ll fight really tough people and fight big money fights. This is prize fighting, so I’m giving the fans what they want with every single fight by taking on tougher opponents.”

On if he’s thinking about a future matchup with Ramirez if he beats Chavez Jr.

“Yeah, 100%. This is what I came here to do: to become world champion and create one of the greatest sports stories the world has ever seen. Going from Disney Channel to YouTube to world champion in six to seven years? That’s the most relatable and best sports story that any kid can get behind. I’m here to inspire the next generation and do what no one has ever done before in the world’s hardest sport, and that is boxing.”

On fighting in this type of atmosphere

“Man, the Mexicans love me. I’m stepping into my home environment. They love me more than they love this guy. Mexico doesn’t even claim him. I love my Mexican fans, and they’ve always been rocking with me since day one. I’m going to show him who the real Mexican warrior is.”

On whether Chavez Jr. will be his very best after getting back in the gym to train

“That’s not a champion’s mindset. You have a big fight and all of a sudden you start training hard? I train as hard as possible, no matter who I’m fighting, and that shows you the type of person [Julio] is.”

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Quotes

On being called an embarrassment and a quitter

“Jake is crazy. I think he’s overrated. He hasn’t fought anybody in his life. On June 28th, he’s going to see what’s up. To start off, he’s never knocked anybody out. Give me one name he’s knocked out, just one. It’s like if I fought with my dad. It’s going to be a good fight. When he was born, I was already a champ.”

On what’s different coming into this fight

“I feel very good. I feel refreshed and renewed. I haven’t taken blows to the head, so I’m a lot better than he is.”

On what he has to do to win 

“I need to prepare 100%. This is an interesting fight. It might not be easy, but I’m going to do the best I can to be the best person I am, but I think I’m going to take him. 

On what he can do to Jake Paul

“He’s never fought anybody like me. Mike Tyson wasn’t even a fighter. He doesn’t know what he’s going to see or what to expect because he’s never seen it before. In boxing, you learn step by step, and he’s missing many.”

Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Quotes

On what he’s seen differently from his son coming into this fight 

“I’ve never seen him train like this, he’s very focused. With all due respect to Jake Paul, there is no way that Jake Paul can beat my son.”

How does the fight end between your son and Jake Paul 

“All fights are difficult. Jake Paul is young and strong, but he’s never faced a fighter like my son. I would’ve given Mike Tyson a better fight. He didn’t throw one punch the whole fight. This time is different. This time, he’s going to get fucked up.”

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Quotes

His reaction when he was presented with this fight

“I’m grateful to be here. It’s a great card, great show. At the end of the day, I’m going to keep my belt, defend my title, and move forward.”

On the challenge Dorticos presents

“He’s a great challenge. He’s a former world champion. I’m just glad to be here, and on June 28th I will keep my belt. That’s all.”

On how he plans to handle Dorticos’ power

“I’ve been in the gym and I’ve been training. I think I’ll handle it pretty well. We’ll see and be ready for June 28th.”

On how he’d feel about a showdown with Jake Paul down the line

“He’s been doing a great job. He has a good challenge, but if he wants the belt, maybe one day. He has to pass the test first.”

Yuniel Dorticos Quotes

On how he’s feeling coming into the fight 

“First of all, I want to thank God and everybody who came here to attend this press conference. I want to thank MVP, Golden Boy, and Warrior Boxing. I promise on June 28th, even the angels will shake because the ‘KO Doctor’ is back.” 

On if he feels like he’s at his best

“Yes, on paper it might say I’m 39, but I feel like a young man. I am absolutely grateful for this opportunity, but on June 28th, everybody will know who the KO doctor is.”

On if Ramirez has faced anyone with his [Dorticos] power 

“Well, we’re going to have to see on June 28. He’s fought big guys, but he’s never fought anybody like me.” 

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

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

NEW YORK, NY – May 14, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Elevate today announced that the exclusive MVP Owner’s Experience, valued at $1 million for Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, has been sold. This exclusive experience, a package providing the best seats in all of sports, has been secured by TorkLaw, a National Personal Injury Law Firm, in a landmark deal that integrates the firm directly into the event with unparalleled seating, access, and amenities throughout the fight week and fight night experience. MVP has also partnered with Elevate to offer three additional VIP ringside package tiers, which are now available as part of MVP’s Paul vs. Chavez Jr. ticket on sale. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

The Problem Child, Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) vs. Mexico’s former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs) marks Paul’s highly anticipated return to the ring following his historic November 2024 bout with Mike Tyson, which shattered records as the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Paul and Chavez Jr. will headline a blockbuster 10-round showdown contested at 200 lbs at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on Saturday, June 28. In the co-main event, Golden Boy’s Mexican WBO and WBA unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) will put his titles on the line against Cuba’s former unified champion, Yuniel Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs), in a high-stakes bout. This iconic card, an MVP and Golden Boy Promotions event, will air live globally on DAZN pay-per-view. 

The MVP Owner’s Experience package, valued at $1 million for Paul vs. Chavez Jr., will provide TorkLaw with unparalleled seats, access, and amenities during fight week and on fight night. The MVP Owner’s Experience first debuted at MVP’s record-breaking Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2 fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX in November 2024. Now returning for Paul vs. Chavez Jr., the experience will be anchored by the signature private Owner’s Box designed for two guests located inside the corral–the best seat in all of sports–plus four first-row floor seats for the event. The complete fight week and fight night experience includes:

• Private owner’s box inside corral for two plus four front-row ringside seats
• Private green room with all-inclusive food and top-shelf open bar 
• VIP access to open workout, press conference, and weigh-in
• Meet and Greets with main card fighters
• Exclusive fight week merchandise bag and fight poster signed by Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
• Full TorkLaw brand integration into the DAZN pay-per-view broadcast 
• Full event IP rights

In addition to the MVP Owner’s Experience, MVP and Elevate have partnered to present three additional tiers of VIP ringside packages for Paul vs. Chavez Jr., including Emerald, Diamond, and Platinum Packages. Emerald package holders will be provided front row floor seating on fight night. Access will include a VIP arena entrance, along with ringside club hospitality access with a top shelf open bar and all-inclusive food menu, meet and greets with fighters on the main card, VIP seating for fight week events, a post-fight in-ring photo opportunity, and a fight poster signed by Jake Paul. 

The Diamond Package will include second-row floor seat locations on fight night, with a VIP arena entrance, ringside club hospitality access with a top shelf open bar and all-inclusive food menu, meet and greets with fighters on the main card, VIP seating for fight week events, and a post-fight in-ring photo opportunity.

The Platinum Package will include third-row floor seat locations on fight night, with a VIP arena entrance, along with access to a hospitality reception with all-inclusive food, beer, wine, and soda, and VIP seating for fight week events.

“There’s something sacred about stepping into an arena knowing everything’s on the line. That’s the world we live in at TORKLAW—where every case is a fight for someone’s future,” said Reza Torkzadeh, Founder of TorkLaw, a National Personal Injury Law Firm.  “The MVP Owner’s Experience is more than access; it’s alignment. We’re honored to be part of a night that celebrates courage, conviction, and the relentless pursuit of victory.”

“Paul vs. Chavez Jr. will be a night to remember as the world watches Jake Paul take the next monumental step in his boxing journey against the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday, June 28,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “TorkLaw is a ‘Champion of the People’, an ethos they are embodying by stepping beyond traditional fan involvement to purchase the MVP Owners Experience, and we look forward to seeing their ultimate ringside experience come to life at this event. We anticipate our remaining premium ticketing options will sell out quickly, and we thank our partners at Elevate for their shared vision and commitment to elevating the fan experience once again.”

“Boxing is the purest form of resolve—two people stepping into an arena to fight for something bigger than themselves,” said Korosh Torkzadeh, Partner at TorkLaw, a National Personal Injury Law Firm.“That spirit defines everything we do at TORKLAW. We stand with the injured, the overlooked, the underestimated—and we fight. Being part of this historic MVP event is a natural extension of who we are: relentless, fearless, and always there for the people who need us most.”

On Wednesday, May 14, Paul, Chavez Jr, Ramirez, and Dorticos will meet face-to-face to preview their highly anticipated Most Valuable Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions event at the Avalon Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles, CA, hosted by senior sports writer and analyst Chris Mannix. The press conference will begin at 1:00 pm PT and will stream live on Most Valuable Promotions’ YouTube channel, DAZN’s YouTube Channel, and the DAZN app.

Additional information, including forthcoming bouts, will be announced at a later date. 

Global boxing fans looking for VIP hospitality and experiences for Paul vs. Chavez Jr. can contact sales@oneelevate.com or call 1.888.804.0704.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

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

About TorkLaw

TorkLaw is an award-winning and nationally acclaimed personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence or misconduct of others. With a presence nationally, TorkLaw champions the concerns of our clients, advocating for those affected by motor vehicle accidents, premises liability injuries, defective/dangerous products, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries . Led by a team of experienced attorneys, the firm combines legal expertise with a client-centered approach, ensuring every case is handled with diligence, empathy, and precision. Recognized for its innovative strategies and impactful results, TorkLaw has set new standards in personal injury law, consistently achieving substantial settlements and verdicts that help clients rebuild their lives. 

About Elevate

Elevate is a global, integrated agency network committed to helping properties, brands, and universities forge deeper connections with their audiences to unlock growth. Serving more than 1,000 clients across sports, entertainment, consumer products, retail, and more, Elevate transforms followers into devoted fans. An agency rooted in innovation, Elevate leverages EPIC, its proprietary intelligence platform powered by advanced data and AI technology. EPIC integrates tools for consumer insights, ticketing, property analytics, and more, empowering clients to maximize ROI, enhance fan engagement, and craft campaigns that foster lasting loyalty. Founded in 2018, Elevate partners with clients worldwide from offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more information, visit us at www.oneelevate.com.

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:

“Welcome to a lovely evening in London ahead of what will be a wild night at the Copper Bosh on Saturday. It’s going to be nice and rowdy in there and just about 100 tickets left for the event, and if you are from Essex and you are not there on Saturday night, are you even from Essex? As what you are about to witness is one of the great domestic Heavyweight nights. The rematch, Johnny Fisher against Dave Allen, 8,000 fans in there and live on DAZN. And what a time globally for boxing, coming off the back of one of the greatest nights we’ve see when Conor Benn and Chris Eubank faced off at Tottenham, and then the Times Square event, the Canelo Alvarez event in Riyadh. Earlier today we were at Ipswich Town for the press conference as Fabio Wardley fights our man Justis Huni on a Queensberry show. So much more to be announced and DAZN are absolutely flying now, and Saturday night is going to do big, big numbers. 

“We’ve got a brilliant undercard with so many great young fighters, and the Middleweight scene is in focus with the three fighters to my left in the domestic mix and looking for bigger honours.

“What we saw with Johnny and Dave in Saudi Arabia was a tremendous Heavyweight tussle. One that involved skill but plenty of heart and two big sets of nuts. This is a tough, tough sport, and I think both guys should commended for what they did that night, and more importantly, for running if back. Dave didn’t have to do the rematch, and Johnny certainly didn’t have to. But there was controversy and debate, there was split opinion, and on Saturday night they will do one of the hardest things you can do in life and that’s go in there and have a fight with another man in front of the world for your entertainment.”Johnny Fisher:

“Thank you to everyone that has purchased a ticket and everyone that will be watching around the world, it’s always very humbling and I always put my best performance on. It’s been good this time in training, relaxing in between sessions in Fuertaventura, it was a great camp over there with Mark and Sunny and some good sparring partners, and I’m looking forward to putting on a show for everyone and one thing is for sure, when I get that crowd behind me, I am what I am, I go in there and it’s going to be a tear-up. As much as I train to do this and that, I’m going to go toe-to-toe and there’s not much choice in that matter as that’s just the way I’m wired. 

“I’ve done ten rounds in a position where I was a bit incapacitated really from the second round onwards and I got caught. But I know that if I had someone in that position, they wouldn’t be getting to the tenth round. I know I can be in there, take those shots and come out firing in the final round. So, I can draw huge confidence from that, that I can be in that state and still come out swinging in the final round, it’s exciting. You add in the 12th man of the Romford Bull Army in the background as well, it’s going to be rocking in there.

“The people who come to support me aren’t just fans, they are my friends and family, and when I go and fight, they are with me all the time and it does make me emotional when I think about it. I’m very proud, it’s a team effort, my Mum and Dad, my Mum does the t-shirts for everyone, and she’s been stressed, I saw her at the Brewery yesterday with everyone asking her for things. That’s what motivates me, it’s everyone behind me, my community, my friends, my family, it gives me strength and helps me come through. I’m just excited to lay it all on the line. When I look back on my career in 10, 20, 30 years time, I want to be able to say I gave it 110 per cent every time I got in the ring and that’s why people come and support me.

“I’m well conditioned, I’ve been out there training and replenishing. Last time, if I’m honest, I wasn’t well conditioned because of the work I was doing ahead of the cancelled shows. Now I’ve had a replenished camp, I’ve trained diligently, and I can try and say I will do this and that, you’ve seen me box, I really only know how to have a tear-up, I’m in a better position to do that and I’m just going to absolutely let me hands go.”Mark Tibbs:

“We’re ready to rock and roll for sure. Like Jamie said, they will both give a brilliant performance on Saturday, they will give it their all. Johnny has learnt a hell of a lot from those ten rounds in the first fight with Dave. He is an experienced fighter, Dave, I’ve known him a long, long time since working with Dillian Whyte, you can’t buy experience, but you can’t buy youth either. So, on Saturday night Dave will have a reminder to feel a bit of youth, as Johnny will be the fresher fighter, I believe he understands certain things that only clicked on the night on the job, and I am very confident in my man.

“Johnny is going to hold his ground. I don’t want to give the game plan away but he’s a young and naturally strong man, he’s got energy you can’t match, and there’s going to be plenty of leather thrown on Saturday. 

“I’m very confident that Johnny is going to look very, very good. He’ll elevate himself onto the next level to earn some more money! Money baby – it’s about the fucking money! Dave and Jamie, we’ve seen a lot of each other over the years and there’s a lot of respect there, but it’s the business, we’re not happy where we are.”Dave Allen:

“This is probably the first fight I’ve ever looked forward to really from starting out as a kid. I never really wanted to box, but I wanted to box more than I wanted to go to work. So I went to the boxing gym like my Dad did, I did alright, and before you know it I’m boxing Dillian Whyte, Luis Ortiz, and it became unenjoyable as I was boxing the best Heavyweights in the world as a novice, and it got really hard, I won a few and lost a few, and I completely fell out of love with it by the time the first fight with Johnny came around.

“But something just clicked that night, I don’t know what it was. I really enjoyed the ten rounds we had, but at times I really didn’t. It’s taken me 17 years to think ‘I’ve got half an idea of what I am doing here’. This can’t come quick enough, and I can’t wait to get in there and box.

“I’ve been with Jamie and Nigel properly since October, I was straight back in there after the first fight. I’ve been a bit hit-and-miss with the food, but I enjoyed Christmas. Pat Brown is in the gym, and I have to show him who the man is on a daily basis, so I push myself and this is the right level. In the first fight, if Johnny is very good, I probably get beat and if he’s not, I win the fight. The first fight showed we’re on the same level, it was really competitive, and the second one is about if Johnny has improved past me or if the activity and staying in the gym will see me over the line. 

“I’ve lost seven times so I would be a fool to sit here and say I can’t lose. But I’ve lost to an Olympic gold medalist, two Olympic bronze medalists, two World title challengers, I’ve not lost to mugs. Johnny is a good fighter, but I think I am getting better, as mad as that may seem. I sent the missus house shopping and we’re looking for ones with en-suites, I can’t believe it, we’re going to get an en-suite, so I need to keep winning and I’m just enjoying my life, I never thought life would be this good and I’d enjoy boxing so much. So yes, I think I’ll win on Saturday night but I’m not a fool, I’ve lost seven times, there’s endless possibilities.

“I’ve got about 73 people coming down from Doncaster so it’s going to be bouncing in there for me. I’ve boxed everywhere. I boxed Dillian in Leeds, remember that? I was shitting myself when he walked to the ring. Tony Yoka in France, they booed me over there, so I’ve seen it all. If Johnny is better than me, he wins, if I’m better than him, I win. I’m looking forward to the crowd, the atmosphere and experiencing all of that, but when the bell goes it’s just me and him. There’s not another fella I would want to do this with, and I want to set up the trilogy, and to do that, I’ve got to win so I’m very confident of doing that.

“I think I probably win on points which is very boring isn’t it! We’ll see how he approaches it; I would have won the first one in this shape, but he’ll be better now. I’m fitter and sharper, but he’ll be better for the experience, so I’ll do what I always do – I’ll come out in the first round and throw three punches, I’ll throw six in round two, seven in round three, four in round four then we’ll go to work and throw 12 punches a round. We know that if I hit him, I can hurt him, but he’s a tough fella, a good fighter, he’ll be improved. I’m pretty confident I can do the job.”Jamie Moore:

“It was a great performance by Dave in the first fight, a lot of people thought he won the fight. The way you score boxing, when it’s scored round-by-round, it’s easy to get mixed up with someone winning rounds bigger than the other person. When there’s not knockdowns, you still have to score the round the same. So, it’s easy to see why people were angry and frustrated but it was a close fight when you score it for what it was. I believe the knockdown won it for us, and we go again.

“Johnny will have gained a lot of experience from the first fight. Has it been enough time between the first and second? We’ll see on Saturday. But what you can’t deny, is the fact that they both deserve a lot of credit and respect for taking the fight. It’s going to be at least as good a fight as the first one, and going by Dave’s training camp, he’s in a much better position than he was the first time, and I’m assuming Johnny will be better than the first one too.

“We can only look at it from our side and from what I’ve seen of Dave, this has come at the right time. The vast amount of experience he’s got, being around the type of fighters we have in the gym, and the confidence he’s gained from being around everyone and with fitness and activity, the performance in the last fight, and the backlash from the result, all that added together has put Dave in a great position. We’re all excited and looking forward to a great night, and we’ve got to take our hats off to both guys for taking this fight so soon after the first one as it was a hell of a fight and it will be on Saturday as well.

“The fans will get a fantastic fight, Dave will use his experience, he’s got so many strings to his bow and now he’s got the engine to put it into practice. I know Johnny is going to give it his all, but Dave is one step ahead of him all the way. He can stop him, I believe he’s got the engine to do that now where he maybe didn’t in the first fight, but he can also beat him on points. May the best man win.”

Alfie Sharman, DAZN: 

“What a time for boxing fans, what a day it’s been today. We started in Ipswich for the Fabio Wardley and Justis Huni press conference on a night coming this summer, and now we’re here for what’s set to be the domestic dust-up of 2025. We’re also over in LA tonight launching Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, and we’re in New York tomorrow to launch the July 12 show which will be exclusive to DAZN.

“We pride ourselves at DAZN on having the best boxing schedule in the world and in the last past few weeks we’ve had the biggest events on the platform, and we have an unbelievable schedule coming up over the summer.

“I was lucky enough to be ringside for the first fight between Johnny and Dave, which was a brutal all-action contest. It deserved to be a main event in itself and I’m glad to be here on the eve of it being a main event for the rematch. It’s fights like this that made me want to be a boxing fan, there’s a lot of respect between the guys, there’s a lot of quality, and there’s an insatiable appetite to compete, and if the first fight is anything to go by, there’s going to be a lot of big shots thrown.”George Liddard:

“This is everything to me, it’s everything I’ve worked for since I was eight years old. This is the title fight. I have to win this fight to put myself in that position later in the year. I’ve not overlooked anything, I’m not thinking about the next one yet as much as it’s been agreed, this is the fight that’s important right now and I’m going to get the job done on Saturday night.

“I started my pro journey quite young, joined the Matchroom gym at 19 and made my debut at 20. I didn’t really have e a chance to develop in the amateurs as I jumped into the pros, but we spent six to eight months working before I made my debut and being in such an experienced gym around so many amazing fighters, I learned so much and I developed my pro style quite quickly. I’ve stepped up fight after fight, I’ve been in with some decent guys, some fights that could have caused me trouble. You look at George Davey another English prospect, the Derrick Osaze fight, he’s an experienced guy, and I passed those tests. This for me is another man in the way, another test, and I’m ready to pass it again.

“Like you said Eddie, if you are from Essex and you aren’t there on Saturday night, unless you got a seriously good excuse, where are you?! what is going on?! The Copper Box is the place to be on Saturday night, it’s going to be lively, I can’t wait to put on a show for everyone, keep the belt, and put myself into a big fight at the end of the year.”Aaron Sutton:

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time now, I feel like I deserve it and I’m going to prove on Saturday that I will bring that belt home. 

“I don’t think George has been in with anyone as good as me, or as strong as me. This is going to give me a second shot at Gerome!”

Kieron Conway:

“It’s really important for me to get that Lonsdale belt, especially at the second time of asking having fallen short against Ted Cheeseman getting that draw all those years ago. It’s good to be back fighting for the British title, it’s one I’ve wanted for a long time. It doesn’t happen in my town so it would be good to take it back there. I’m hugely confident for this one, I’ve had a great training camp, and I’m just ready to go now.

“My career has been mental to be honest. Some of the stuff I’ve been around and seen now is unrealistic, the experiences I’ve gained are just phenomenal. But this one is special being the British title, and I’m just really looking forward to getting in there on Saturday, I need to take this back to Northampton, it’s a fight to win convincingly.”Gerome Warburton:

“This is what I’ve worked my whole career for since stepping in a boxing gym at 14. This is a very big moment for me, it’s my World title and on Saturday I will become British and Commonwealth champion.

“Kieron is a good fighter and he’s been in some big fights. You can’t look past people, but I do believe I’ve got what it takes to beat him. I’m hungry, I’ve never turned down a fight, I’ve always been there to prove people wrong, people have said before that I wouldn’t get past certain opposition and I’ve done it, thats got me into the spot I’m in now and I can’t lose on Saturday, I’ve got to win.”Jimmy Sains:

“It’s a massive opportunity for me. The Southern Area title is overlooked a bit, but I want to go the traditional route through the belts, and this is the first step.

“Even though I’ve been very active, it’s still been one fight at a time, and I’ve took my time. So, this is a natural progression, and the Southern Area is the perfect fight for me so I can’t wait to get in there on Saturday night.”

Gideon Onyenani:

“This is what I’m boxing for, these types of fights, that’s what the excitement is about. I don’t really fear any records or how good my opponent is, I’ve fought in tough fights and those are the ones that I get up for, so I’m excited to fight Jimmy on Saturday.

“Whether it’s short notice fights or ones where people are saying I’m a massive underdog, that’s what it’s about. I’ve gained experience from my last fight, and I’m looking to take that into this fight and cause an upset.”John Hedges:

“These are the nights I’ve always wanted Eddie, and you’ve delivered for me. I won the Southern Area in my last fight at the Copper Box and we’re going straight back in there to win the English title.

“Nathan is a good fighter and I’m going into a proper fight, but these are the fights I want to be in, I don’t want the fights that no-one is talking about. I want fights where people are saying ‘this is one to watch’. So, I’m blessed to have this opportunity and it’s going to be a big night for me on Saturday.

“Moving to Manchester was a big move in my career, you have to sacrifice everything if you want to follow your dreams. It wasn’t a hard decision in the sense that I needed to go. We’ve teamed up with Ricky Hatton and we’ve grafted our arse off since we’ve been in the gym, and I’m just excited more than anything because I’ve picked up loads of new things and kept what I’m already good at, just adding to the recipe. So I’m looking forward to Saturday, it’s going to be a big night for me.”Nathan Quarless:

“I want to say thank you for the opportunity. We got the call about 11 weeks ago and we were ready and waiting for it. Thank you to my manager, Steve Wood, for sorting this out. I’m in tremendous shape; I’ve been training really since July last year as a couple of fights have fallen through. It’s been hard the last 14 months with injuries and setbacks, but now I am ready to announce myself on the big stage.

“I was speaking to Viddal the other day and congratulated him on winning the British title and he said he’d happily run it back with me, so these are the moments that I want in my career, and I’ve just got to go out there on Saturday night and perform.”Taylor Bevan:

“I’m looking forward to putting on another show in London on Saturday. I’m massively grateful to be getting out so soon and I’ve got lots of support coming up from Southampton. I can’t say why my fans are so wild! They just love a night out and they love boxing, and I’m looking forward to hearing the noise they make on Saturday. This is my fourth fight since November, I’m getting through the fights quickly., I’m hoping Saturday is going to be a bit of a step up and I can get some more rounds, but I’m expecting to put on another spectacular performance and getting him out of there.”

Leli Buttigieg:

“I’m ready to go now, the hard work is all done. I got straight back into camp after my last fight, we’re going to keep stepping up the opponents in every fight, I’m just going to keep getting them out of the way and pushing on for good things. 

“That was my best performance yet last time out. I could have gone through the gears earlier but i picked my shots well and hit him with a good body shot. He told me that he’d never been stopped by a body shot before so I can take something from that.”Shannon Ryan:

“I was last out in December and had my first KO, a spectacular performance in my opinion. I’ve got a new trainer in Aaron Woodcock and I’m flying, so we get this one out of the way and see what’s next.

“I believe I needed the loss, it was a great lesson for me, and I feel that it’s elevated me and pushed me to the right direction that I need to be in for my career.”

NEW YORK, NY – May 14, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today reinforced its dominance in global women’s boxing by announcing the signings of Boxrec’s #2 greatest pound-for-pound women’s boxer of all time and former UFC 135lb champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (33-2, 9 KOs) and 29-year-old undefeated Mexican superstar Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega (10-0, 1 KO). Holm and Vega join MVP’s elite roster ahead of their faceoff on the Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. card, first announced today at the event’s preview press conference, where Holm and Vega made a surprise appearance. Holm vs. Vega will be a 10-round lightweight bout contested over two-minute rounds. Paul vs. Chavez Jr. will air live globally on DAZN pay-per-view on Saturday, June 28, from Honda Center in Anaheim, California, and is presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy with Golden Boy Promotions serving as an official licensed promoter. Tickets for Paul vs. Chavez Jr. are on sale now on Ticketmaster.com.

Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (33-2, 9 KOs) is widely regarded as the most dominant two-sport athlete in combat sports history. A pioneer in women’s boxing and a trailblazer in MMA, Holm is the only fighter to hold world titles in both disciplines, cementing her legacy as a generational talent and global icon. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Holm grew up with a background in soccer, gymnastics, and swimming before discovering her passion and talent for boxing and kickboxing. In the fall of 2001, Holm won the IKF national amateur championship title before making her pro boxing debut in January 2002, winning by TKO over Martha Deitchman. Quickly establishing her dominance in the pro ranks, Holm earned her first title shot at the IBA super lightweight title in December 2004, earning a 10-round unanimous decision win over Terri Blair. After three title defense victories, she moved up to the welterweight class at 147 lbs and secured the WBA welterweight title in a unanimous decision over Angelica Martinez in June 2006. In June 2008, Holm stepped up to 154lbs in the super welterweight division and cruised to a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Mary Jo Sanders, winning the then-vacant IBA and WBAN super welterweight titles. In December 2011, Holm was defeated by Anne Sophie Mathis as the pair contested for the vacant IBA female and WBAN welterweight titles. Holm quickly reclaimed her winning streak as she faced Mathis in a rematch in June 2012, avenging the loss with a unanimous decision   victory and adding the WBF, IBA, and WBAN titles to her collection. Holm then moved back down to the super lightweight division to compete for the vacant WBF and IBA titles, winning by decision over Diana Prazak. In May 2013, Holm cemented her legacy as an 18-time world champion across three weight classes as she successfully defended the WBF and IBA super lightweight titles against Mary McGee that month. Holm then pivoted her electrifying career into MMA, signing a multifight deal with the UFC in 2014. Her MMA career culminated in her headlining megafight against then-undefeated bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey in November 2015, the most highly attended UFC event in history at the time. Rousey was the overwhelming favorite going into the bout, but Holm came into the bout strong, leveraging her southpaw stance and boxing skill to control the opening round before landing a sensational knockout in the second round—and handing Rousey her first loss. As she earned the title, Holm became the first person to win championships in both boxing and MMA. She is currently ranked Boxrec’s #2 greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time and remains the most dominant two-sport athlete of all time, She will return to the ring on the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pay-per-view on Saturday, June 28 to face Yolanda Vega in a 10-round lightweight bout contested over two-minute rounds.

“I’m excited to partner with Most Valuable Promotions and return to the boxing ring,” said Holly Holm. “This new chapter is going to be an exciting journey, and I’m looking forward to the challenge. Coming full circle back to boxing- I’ve spent most of my MMA career at 135 pounds, and now I have the opportunity to make my boxing debut at that weight. With boxing titles in three higher weight classes under my belt, I’m eager to pursue a fourth title in a new division.”

Born and raised in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, undefeated Mexican superstar Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega (10-0, 1 KO) has quickly emerged as one of the brightest talents in Mexico’s women’s boxing scene. Since making her pro boxing debut against Julissa Alejandra Guzman in July 2015, Vega has built a name for herself with her technical precision with relentless determination. Ranked as Boxrec’s #13 super lightweight women’s boxer in the world, Vega has established herself as a standout in Mexican boxing, with standout career moments such as her TKO win over Cintia Cardona Ortega in November 2023. After retaining an undefeated record for nearly ten years, Vega secured a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Claudia Fernanda Herrera Lopez in her most recent bout in March 2025 to earn the WBA Fedelatin super lightweight title. Riding the momentum of that win, she now sets her sights on extending her undefeated streak as she prepares to take on Holm in her first fight outside of Mexico on Saturday, June 28. 

“I feel very happy and grateful to God that a company of this magnitude has taken me into account to join their roster. I am very committed because I know what it means to fight among the highest elite ranks and I trust a lot in my work reflecting at MVP,” said Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega. “Fighting against a champion of this stature on Saturday, June 28 brings me closer to my aim of becoming a world champion. I respect and admire her work a lot, but today she has become my next goal, and goals are meant to be achieved.” 

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) continues to expand its commitment to women’s boxing in 2025 with the signings of Vega and Holm. These signings follow its recent additions of champions Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron in May 2025 and the company’s historic lifetime agreement with seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano, who will complete her career under the MVP banner before becoming Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives. In this new role, Serrano will lead efforts to identify, sign, develop, and market MVP’s growing roster of female athletes. MVP also announced the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy fight, set for Friday, July 11 at Madison Square Garden and airing globally on Netflix, which will headline MSG’s first-ever all-women’s card and feature record-breaking purses for both fighters.

“Holly Holm is the most dominant two-sport athlete in history—period. Her accomplishments in both boxing and MMA are unmatched, and we’re honored to welcome her to Most Valuable Promotions,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “I remember when Holly shocked the world by knocking out Ronda Rousey, and I have no doubt she has the ability to shock the world again in her quest to become a boxing world champion once more. But Yolanda is a proud Mexican fighter and has her own plans, which is why she has signed a multi-fight contract with MVP. Signing both Holly Holm and Yolanda Vega reflects our commitment to building the biggest platform in the world for women’s boxing. With Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. headlining and Holm vs. Vega on the card, Saturday, June 28 is going to be one of the most entertaining events of the year.”

Paul vs. Chávez Jr. is produced and marketed by Most Valuable Promotions, with Golden Boy Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter, and is distributed by DAZN pay-per-view. The event is presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, also sponsored by Fansly and Event Ticket Center. Additional information, including additional bouts, will be announced in the coming weeks. 

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

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

About MVP

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

Fort Washington, MD (May 14, 2025)-Tyler Langer won a six-round unanimous decision to win the NBA Cruiserweight Title over Raphael Carolina in bout that headlined an eight-bout card at Rosecroft Raceway.

The exciting night of boxing was promoted by Jeter Promotions.

Langer of Annapolis, Maryland won by scores of 60-54, 59-55 and 58-56 to remain undefeated with a record of 5-0. Carolina of Wendell, North Carolina is 3-8-2.

“Tyler looked very good and I am very pleased with how he performed tonight,” said Tony Jeter of Jeter Promotions. “We hope to get him three more fights by the end of the year, and then he will be ready to take on the contenders of the cruiserweight division.”

Nasheed H. Smith stopped Jeremy Cullors in the fourth and final scheduled round of their light heavyweight bout that featured undefeated fighters.

The time of the stoppage was 1:00 for Smith of Washington, DC who is now 5-0 with three knockouts. Cullors of Virginia Beach is 6-1.

Ezri Turner stopped Monreco Goldston in round three of their six-round fight to defend his NBA super middleweight title..

Turner of Dover, Delaware got the finish at 2:33 of round three and is now 6-0-1 with four knockouts. Goldston of Durham, North Carolina is 5-2-1.

Victor Williams won a four-round majority decision over Dante Concepcion in a junior middleweight bout.

Williams of Washington, DC won by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38 and is now 6-1. Concepcion of Tampa, Florida is 1-3-1.

In the fight of the night, Nico Woods outlasted Brandon Badillo over four-round to win a majority decision in a featherweight bout.

Woods of Washington, DC won by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38 and is now 3-0. Badillo of 0-6-1.

John Lange made a successful pro debut with a first round stoppage over Jonquez Benson in a welterweight clash.

Lange of Great Falls, Virginia is the son of popular fighter Jimmy Lange. Benson of Kalamazoo, Michigan is 0-2.

Bradley Scott stopped Marlon Haywood in round two of their heavyweight bout.

Scott of Maryland is 2-0 with two knockouts. Haywood of Kankakee, Illinois is 2-9.

Rahmel McKinley took a four-round split decision over Wayne Johnson in a welterweight battle of debuting fighters.

JETER PROMOTIONS WILL BE BACK AR LIVE! MARYLAND CASINO AND HOTEL ON JULY 26TH.

May 14, 2025 – Now former WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion Nazarena “Capricho” Romero will be immediately exercising her contracted rematch clause against new champion Mayelli Flores Rosquero.

Cordoba, Argentina’s Romero (14-1-2, 8 KOs) lost her undefeated record and her title to Mexico City’s Flores Rosquero (13-1-1, 4 KOs) last Saturday, May 10, via razor-thin 10-round split decision on a PROBOX TV event from the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. In an exciting back-and-forth slugfest that will be a definite candidate for Female Fight of the Year, Romero won on the card of one judge 98-92 but fell short on the cards of the other two by identical 94-96 tallies.

Romero says she congratulates her Mexican adversary for her brave performance but will be looking for some get-back as soon as possible.

“Mayelli fought like a true Mexican warrior, and I commend her for her victory,” said Romero. “But I will be enforcing the rematch clause right away, to get my title back and avenge this loss.”

Romero’s co-promoters, Sampson Boxing and Tello Box Promotions say they are working to set a date for the second battle between the two with Flores Rosquero’s promoter Paco Damian and an announcement of the particulars will be announced shortly.

About Sampson Boxing

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

FABIO WARDLEY WAS back on media duty at Portman Road this afternoon, this time promoting his fight with WBO No.1 ranked contender Justis Huni on Saturday June 7, following the withdrawal of Jarrell Miller due to injury.

The WBO Interim world heavyweight title will be on the line at the home of Ipswich Town FC between two unbeaten fighters striving the progress to full world title challenges.

Below are a selection of key quotes from the media event, which also featured promoter Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn from Matchroom, representing Huni.

Frank Warren
“Thank you again to Ipswich for making this happen. We’ve still got a great fight, we’ve got a great fighter in Fabio, who will defend his Interim title against the No.1 with the WBA. This is going to be something a little bit special.

“I really feel that Fabio has shown what he is all about and, in every fight he’s had, everybody has been on the floor, they have all tasted the floor. He certainly doesn’t want to lose that run he’s got and we feel has the beating of Justis, who is really a very good fighter, a quality fighter.

“I think we are going to see a real, real battle between the two of them. This is going to be boxing at its best. A stellar amateur background from Justis, who is undefeated as a pro. There is the spice of Queensberry v Matchroom and, I promise you, you are not going to be disappointed.

“The fans will get behind their man and see him get through this, which I believe will be a tough fight, but he will go on and turn this Interim title into a full world title. It will happen, I think it is destiny for Fabio to be challenging for a world title and, with the power that he’s got, he has every opportunity and all the wherewithal to win one.”

Eddie Hearn
“Firstly, a thank you to everybody for allowing us the opportunity for this fight. Frank and Queensberry, plus George, I couldn’t believe it when we got the call. It is going to be just over six years since Anthony Joshua lost to Andy Ruiz and the similarities are so similar.

“We were fighting Jarrell Miller and about four weeks before he pulled out of the fight. We were so confident but, like Frank, we wanted to deliver a great fight for the fans and the broadcaster. We probably chose the wrong style, we probably chose the wrong fight and this is a carbon copy of that. I really believe that.

“Don’t get me wrong, I am happy and sad. I am happy that Justis is going to get his chance to announce himself on the world stage, but just a little bit sad for Fabio because I thought he would beat Jarrell Miller and I was quite looking forward to seeing it. And now we’ve got to go and ruin everything, the dream, the fairytale, and it is a tough one. Because he is a lovely, lovely fella and now we get on with Frank.

“The pressure is massive on Fabio Wardley, massive. One thing I will say, we had a really good face-off in there, it is two world class fighters and I think this is the first time they have fought at world level, both of them. It will be a real fight on June 7.”

Fabio Wardley
“A change of opponent, but the same venue, same occasion and for me it will be the same outcome. Look, it is the homecoming I have been asking and asking for, for a very long time. We had it going the first time around with Miller, who unfortunately had to pull out, but we, Frank and the team over there, credit to them, pulled the cat out of the bag and got another great contender. No.1 with the WBO, me No.1 with the WBA, so it is basically No.1 vs No.1, just without the belts. The winner will have the chance to get his hands on those belts. So that is what June 7 will be about and it will be the full focus.

“I understand he is taking this fight on short notice but I probably urge him to do a bit more homework. If you think all I’ve got is power, it is going to be a rough night for you. Even if that is the case, you only have to look at the likes of Deontay Wilder, who did pretty well having just power.

“I can get there if I need to, but me, the team, Frank and even Eddie over there knows as well, there is more in my bag than just power. I’ve proved it and you only have to look at my fights and my record and see. Don’t get me wrong, my fights end by me dropping them and getting them out of there, which is proven, but to set those things up and putting the pie together comes from boxing ability, IQ and studying my opponents.

“That is something that I do very well. Yeah, look, the power is the glitz and glam, the highlight reel that you see, but nobody else sees the hours of work and addressing footage and looking through the nitty details of fighters. It is something I have really doubled down on, my education in boxing. Ultimately on June 7 it will be Fabio Wardley’s hand raised and his opponent out on the floor.”

Justis Huni
“This is my coming out party, to show the world who I am. What better way to do it? On a massive stage like this in Fabio’s home town. I am coming here to bring an upset and I just can’t wait to get in there now and put on a show for all of the fight fans and everyone who will be tuning in.

“I think the only thing he has over me is the power, but every other box I tick. Footwork, speed, putting my punches together in bunches. I believe I tick all the other boxes and I cannot wait to get it on.

“It is going to be a sweeter victory with them thinking they are going to get over me that easy. It is going to be a lot tougher night in that office come June 7.”

LAS VEGAS – May 12, 2025 – Interim WBA Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant, middleweight contender Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis and undefeated super welterweight Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero held a Las Vegas media workout on Tuesday to preview their respective showdowns taking place Saturday, May 31 on a loaded four-fight PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Plant will take on Mexican knockout artist Armando Reséndiz in the main event, while Davis battles the unbeaten Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez in a 10-round middleweight bout and Lucero duels fellow unbeaten Omar Valenzuela in the 10-round opening bout at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The co-headliner will see undefeated two-division champion Jermall Charlo square off against veteran contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna.

The four-fight card streams exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card.

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

Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from DLX Boxing in Las Vegas:

CALEB PLANT

“Reséndiz is a tough competitor and this is his moment. He’s looking to seize his big moment and I remember what it was like when I had my big moment, and how badly I wanted it. I’m expecting him to come in guns blazing. But we’ve got something for him.

“In all of my fights I’m looking to go in and put a show on. Sometimes you may win in impressive fashion and sometimes you might get a close decision. The most important thing is getting your hand raised. But I’m still looking to dominate.

“First things first and that’s handling business on May 31. If Charlo can handle his business, or whatever happens in the co-main event, I’m looking for that winner…If he’s able to handle business, me and Charlo can run it.

“I feel like my skills are as sharp as ever. People can see that I’m smoothing out all the edges of my game. I’m going to keep becoming a more well-rounded fighter overall.

“My job is to stick to the game plan and listen to my coaches. I have a great team and we’ll be comfortable with wherever the fight goes.

“What I crave is to be a winner and a champion. I want to cement my legacy and show my children firsthand what it looks like to work hard at something. Have I fallen short a couple of times? Yeah, but I did it with integrity and the way a warrior would do it. If you fall short, you dust yourself off and you keep going.

“I’m an elite athlete and I’ve been tuning out things around me my whole life. No matter what’s going on, or what other fights might be in the future, I know how to lock in on the task at hand.”

KYRONE DAVIS

“I think this fight is gonna steal the show. I really believe that my opponent is a good fighter. He’s talented and we’re gonna make this the fight of the night. But I will have my hand raised in the end.

“My team has been studying Hernandez. I think I’ve only watched a round or two of his from his last fight. I don’t go too deep into that, because he’s gonna look totally different when he’s in the ring with me. I let my coach do the strategizing.

“I want all the champions at 160-pounds. I’m looking at anyone with a belt. I want the best. I believe I’m the best middleweight in the world, and the only way to prove that is to get in the ring with everybody. That’s why I took this fight. They’re hyping this guy up and he’s supposed to be the goods. That’s what they said about Elijah Garcia before I fought him. I’m here to show everyone that I’m the goods.

“We don’t mind taking on challenges. Life is about taking on challenges. It’s about knowing what you’re looking for, honing in on a goal and accomplishing that goal.

“I’ve been taking hard fights my whole career. Whether it’s undefeated prospects, top contenders, multiple-division champions, or going up in weight on four weeks’ notice. I’ve beaten the odds and I’ve done what they said I can’t do. It’s prepared me for this moment and it’s gonna keep preparing me for the next step. This is just another day in the park for me. I’m gonna shut it down. That’s what I plan to do.

“I’ve learned in my career to treat every fight like it’s just another day. We’re all getting in the ring and risking our lives, but we’re also doing what we love to do. By the time you get in the ring all the hard work is done. It’s time to have fun and that’s what I’m gonna do in the ring.”

ISAAC LUCERO

“I’m extremely happy to have this opportunity. It’s a dream come true to be fighting in Las Vegas on this card headlined by Caleb Plant on Prime Video.

“Being in this position is a testament to the hard work I put in every day for years and years to reach this level. Now I have to go in there and reward all those people who have supported me from the beginning.

“I want people to see me and realize that dreams can come true. I come from a small town in Mexico and now I’m fighting under the bright lights.

“Nerves will always be there before a fight. But I study how to stay even-keeled and focused mentally. Combined with the support from my team, and the motivation they give me, there’s nothing I can’t do.”

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ABOUT PLANT VS. RESENDIZ & CHARLO VS. LAMANNA

Plant vs. Reséndiz and Charlo vs. LaManna will see super middleweight stars co-headline PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video in separate attractions as Interim WBA Super Middleweight Titlist Caleb Plant takes on Mexican knockout artist Armando Reséndiz and undefeated two-division champion Jermall Charlo battles veteran contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna on Saturday, May 31 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

The lineup will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and stream exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card.

Action also features top middleweight contenders Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez and Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis dueling in a 10-round fight, plus rising contender Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero faces hard-hitting Omar Valenzuela in a super welterweight attraction that opens the streaming presentation. 

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

For more information visit Amazon.com/PBC, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #PlantResendiz & #CharloLaManna follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing on Instagram @PremierBoxing or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions

Abu Dhabi, UAE: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), returns to the UAE capital with an epic middleweight fight as No.5 ranked Robert Whittaker takes on rising star Reinier de Ridder on Saturday,26 July, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

UFC® FIGHT NIGHT: WHITTAKER vs DE RIDDER tickets are now available via etihadarena.ae and Ticketmaster.ae. 

Former champion Whittaker (27-8-0, fighting out of New South Wales, Australia) is one of the UFC’s most respected middleweights, who rose to prominence with standout victories over Yoel Romero, Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori. Whittaker looks to return to the win column with a dominant performance against the Dutchman.

De Ridder (20-2-0, fighting out of Breda, Netherlands) has swiftly established himself as one of UFC’s most promising middleweight contenders. Since joining the promotion in late 2024, he has showcased his elite grappling and finishing abilities. Most recently, de Ridder delivered a statement win by handing Bo Nickal his first professional loss. De Ridder is rapidly ascending the middleweight ranks and aims to continue his win streak with a win over the former champion.

Get ready for an electrifying night in the Octagon®, as global stars collide in what promises to be one of the year’s most unforgettable events.

Additional bouts on the card include:? 

• Nikita Krylov (30-10-0, fighting out of Kislovodsk, Russia) faces Bogdan Guskov (17-3-0 fighting out of Dukent, Uzbekistan), who is looking to continue his win streak, in a light heavyweight match-up.
• Ramazan Temirov (19-3-0, fighting out of Karshi, Uzbekistan) takes on Asu Almabayev (21-3-0, fighting out of Almaty, Kazakhstan) in what promises to be a thrilling flyweight bout.
• Ibo Aslan (14-2-0, fighting out of Istanbul, Turkey) will meet American Billy Elekana (7-2-0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada) in a light heavyweight bout that should produce fireworks.

VIP Experience packages are available via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Enjoy exclusive access with an official ticket package that can feature premium seating, VIP access to weigh-ins, all-inclusive hospitality, meet-and-greets with UFC athletes and more. For more information, visit UFCVIP.com to view package details.

For more information on event, visit: https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/campaign/ufc-fight-night

LOS ANGELES (MAY 13, 2025) — 555 Media, in partnership with Bash Boxing, has announced today a star-studded broadcast team for “Championing Mental Health: A Night of Boxing,” which takes place Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the historic Avalon Hollywood.? An innovative night for boxing, this groundbreaking event is dedicated to mental health awareness in the sport, and all athletes participating will receive one year of free access to therapy through Athletes for Hope in collaboration with the World Boxing Council (WBC).  
 
The night of action will be broadcast live on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and features talented boxers from across the Southern California area including Jonny “Magic” Mansour (4-0, 2 KOs), Ricardo Ruvalcaba (13-0-1, 10 KOs), Jessie Mandapat (9-1-1, 5 KOs) and Vic Pasillas (17-1, 10 KOs).  
 
International Boxing Hall of Fame announcer Al Bernstein is set to join the broadcast desk and provide color commentary. Joining the boxing icon, Corey Erdman will call the blow-by-blow action, while Manouk Akopyan takes on the role of unofficial scorekeeper. Veteran Lupe Contreras will serve as the in-ring announcer. 
 
Hosting the evening spectacle, internet personality and sports zealot The Schmo steps in as the MC and in-ring interviewer. Sofia Gutierrez and Loureen Ayyoub round out the team as ringside reporters. 
 
Tickets are on sale now and available at www.555media.com/tickets.  
 
For More Information: 
Championing Mental Health Instagram 
555 Media 
Bash Boxing 
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Los Angeles, CA (May 13, 2025) Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions has announced a stellar six-fight undercard for their Can’t Miss Blockbuster Triple-Header set for this Saturday, May 17 event at

The Commerce Casino Events Center and broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Free prelims will start at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT (UFC Fight Pass YouTube) with the main card commencing at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT.

The Public Ceremonial Weigh-In for Hollywood Fight Nights will take place this Friday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. PT at The Commerce Casino Events Center.

The Hollywood Fight Nights event is headlined by the highly anticipated Southern California return of #1 Ranked WBC Super Welterweight and Mandatory World Title Challenger Serhii ‘El Flaco’ Bohachuk, (25-2, 24 KOs),against veteran contender Mykal ‘The Professor’ Fox, (25-4, 5 KOs), World Ranked Featherweight Omar ‘The King of LA Boxing’ Trinidad, (18-0-1, 13 KOs), versus upset minded Alexander ‘Supernova’ Espinoza, (23-6-3, 8 KOs), and Women’s WBA Super Flyweight World Champion Mizuki Hiruta (7-0, 2 KOs) defending her title for the fourth time against #1 Ranked Mandatory Challenger Carla Ayelan ‘Muneca’ Merino, (16-2, 4 KOs), all three fights scheduled for ten rounds.

Featured on the undercard of the Hollywood Fight Night event, fan favorite Lupita ‘The Baby-Faced Assassin’ Medina, (9-0, 2 KOs), of Maywood, CA will battle Maria Micheo ‘La Imparable’ Santizo, (12-5, 6 KOs), of Eastvale, CA over eight rounds in the minimumweight division. Super featherweight warrior Abel Mejia, (7-0, 2 KOs), of Orange, CA clashes with Antonio Dunton El Jr.,

(6-3-2, 2 KOs), of Baltimore, MD in a scheduled six round bout. Coachella, CA native Jocelyn Camarillo, (3-0), makes her Hollywood Fight Nights debut in a four round junior flyweight four rounder against Qianyue Zhao, (0-1), of Capitola, CA.

Fighting in the welterweight division in a scheduled six rounder, Los Angeles Police Officer Eduardo Diaz, (9-3, 3 KOs), of Inglewood, CA faces Michael ‘The Apocalypse Boogeyman’ Myers,

(6-2, 3 KOs), of Murrieta, CA. Undefeated featherweight Pablo ‘The Shark’ Rubio Jr., (13-0, 4 KOs), of Whittier, CA looks to stay perfect against Alfredo ‘El Salsero’ Cruz,

(9-2-1, 5 KOs), of San Juan, P.R. Lightweight newcomers will clash in a four rounder with Alejandro Alvarado, (1-0, 1 KO), of La Puente, CA facing Kevin Aranda, (1-0), of Aurora, CO.

Remaining tickets for Hollywood Fight Nights priced at $250, $150, $100 and $80 can be purchased online at www.360Promotions.us. The Commerce Casino, ‘The World’s Largest Card Room and Site of the LA Poker Classic’, is located at 6131 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040. For more information and directions visit their website. 

Miami, FL – May 13, 2025 — American Dream Presents, led by CEO and professional boxer Ron Johnson, in association with Steve Marcano’s Nothing But Sportz, proudly announces “The Caribbean Clash,” an electrifying boxing and entertainment event taking place on Saturday, August 9 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.

This groundbreaking event will feature an eight-bout card spotlighting elite fighters from Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and across the Caribbean, representing a true celebration of Caribbean pride, talent, and culture. The Caribbean Clash is the first of a multi-part series, with the second installment slated for November 2025.

“Miami is home to one of the most diverse Caribbean populations in the U.S.,” said Ron Johnson, CEO of American Dream Presents. “From Little Haiti to Little Havana, there’s an incredible fan base here that’s proud of their heritage and passionate about boxing. This event is about giving them something to cheer for—and to celebrate.”

In addition to world-class boxing, The Caribbean Clash will feature live musical performances from some of the hottest artists from the Caribbean islands, delivering a vibrant, high-energy experience that celebrates the spirit of the Caribbean both inside and outside the ring.

“This isn’t just a fight night—it’s a movement,” said Steve Marcano, CEO of Nothing But Sportz. “We’re combining sports and culture to give the fans something unforgettable. Our goal is to elevate boxing by making it a celebration of identity, music, and excellence.”

Tickets and the full fight lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. For updates, follow @americandreampresents on social media.

Ron Johnson, who signed a partnership deal with the Stadium platform in 2024, is expected to showcase this upcoming event on Stadium. The collaboration continues to align with his vision of bringing high-energy boxing events to a national audience.

Stadium, which reaches approximately 25 million U.S. households via free over-the-air broadcasts, is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf—the longtime owner of both the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox—further underscoring the network’s strong ties to major league sports.

NEW YORK, NY – May 12, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move that cements Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) position as a powerhouse in global women’s boxing, the company welcomes two of the sport’s most accomplished champions, IBF and Ring Magazine super middleweight world champion at 168lbs Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) and WBC interim world super lightweight champion at 140lbs Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (20-1, 8 KOs). Marshall and Cameron join MVP’s unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney as the company continues to build the most dominant UK roster of female athletes. Both former undisputed champions, Marshall and Cameron join MVP at a pivotal moment for the sport, as MVP now boasts four of BoxRec and ESPN’s current top 10 pound-for-pound women’s fighters.

IBF and Ring Magazine super middleweight world champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) is a two-weight world champion, formerly the undisputed super middleweight world champion in 2023 at 168lbs and WBO middleweight champion from 2020 to 2022 at 160lbs. Marshall began her boxing journey at age 12 before making history as Britain’s first-ever female amateur world champion at the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in 2012, handing Claressa Shields the only defeat of her career on her way to the gold, sparking one of boxing’s most talked-about rivalries. Marshall went on to compete for Team Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics before winning gold again at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and returning to represent the UK at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Following her impressive amateur career, Marshall turned professional in 2017, making her debut against Sydney LeBlanc on the high-profile undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in Las Vegas. In October 2020, she captured the WBO middleweight world title with a dominant TKO victory over Hannah Rankin, handing her fellow Brit the only stoppage defeat of her career. Marshall successfully defended her title three times, winning every bout with a knockout finish before at last meeting Claressa Shields in the ring in October 2022. The bout headlined the first-ever all-female boxing card in the United Kingdom, attracting a record-breaking audience of over two million viewers on Sky Sports, the largest live TV audience for a women’s sporting event in Sky Sports history. Despite a valiant effort, Marshall lost by decision to Shields. Following the bout, Marshall moved up to the super middleweight division at 168 lbs to face Franchón Crews-Dezurn in July 2023 and became the undisputed super middleweight world champion. In 2024, Marshall also made her MMA debut in the PFL, continuing to prove her combat sports dominance as she won by first round TKO. Marshall resides in Hartlepool, England and trains under renowned boxing coach Peter Fury.

“I’m delighted to say I’m now part of MVP – who, more than any other promoter, recognise the value that women bring to this sport,” said Savannah Marshall. “Through Jake and Nakisa, they also have a very unique, refreshing approach to the fight game. They think out of the box. They’re different. And boxing overall benefits from such trailblazers. It’s an exciting time to join their team alongside so many other accomplished female fighters. As a two-weight world champion and previously achieving Undisputed, it only feels natural to be here, and I cannot wait to begin fighting under their banner.”

Former undisputed super lightweight champion at 140lbs and current WBC interim world super lightweight champion Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (20-1, 8 KOs) is one of the most-recognized names in women’s boxing. Born in Northampton, UK, the 33-year-old began her combat sports career in kickboxing at the age of 10 and later muay thai at age 16 after being inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and films featuring prominent movie star and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. Throughout her amateur career she boasted an undefeated record with titles across kickboxing before taking up boxing at age 18, immediately showing her potential by winning silver at the 2010 EU Championships in Hungary and bronze at the 2011 EU Championships in Poland. Cameron made her professional debut in boxing in May 2017 with a sound defeat of Karina Kopinska, launching her meteoric rise in the sport. In just her fifth professional fight in December 2017, Cameron earned her first title honors, securing the then-vacant IBO lightweight world title by stoppage over Viviane Obenauf. In 2020, Cameron moved up to contend for the then-vacant WBC super lightweight world title, soundly dismantling Adriana Dos Santos Araujo by unanimous decision to become a two-division champion. Following a successful first defense, Cameron unified her titles against Mary McGee in October 2021, earning a unanimous decision win to add the IBF and Ring Magazine titles to her WBC super lightweight hardware. Just over a year later in November 2022, Cameron successfully defeated Jessica McCaskill to become the undisputed super lightweight champion at 140 lbs. Cameron’s undisputed reign came to head as she sparked her rivalry with Ireland’s Katie Taylor in May 2023 and the pair faced down on Taylor’s home soil in Dublin. Cameron came away with a majority decision victory, successfully defending her undisputed crown and setting the stage for the pair’s rematch in November, another hard-fought battle resulting in a majority decision for Taylor. Cameron returned to the ring in July 2024 with her sights still set on the super lightweight division, defeating Elhem Mekhaled to secure the WBC interim super lightweight title. Cameron most recently defended her title in November 2024 against Patricia Berghult, taking home another unanimous decision win. Cameron, currently ESPN’s #4 and Boxrec’s #8 pound-for–pound women’s boxer in the world, resides in Northampton, England and trains under Stephen Smith.

“I’m very excited about this move. MVP has been nothing but encouraging in talks regarding myself and female boxing,” said Chantelle Cameron. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the next stage of my career and an unbelievable platform to showcase my boxing ability. I’d like to thank Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, and the whole MVP team for making this whole transition very easy for me.”

Most Valuable Promotions is expanding its commitment to women’s boxing in 2025 with the signings of champions Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron, following its historic lifetime agreement with seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano, who will complete her career under the MVP banner before becoming Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives. In this new role, Serrano will lead efforts to identify, sign, develop, and market MVP’s growing roster of female athletes. MVP also announced the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy fight, set for Friday, July 11 at Madison Square Garden and airing globally on Netflix, which will headline MSG’s first-ever all-women’s card and feature record-breaking purses for both fighters. 

“Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron are world-class athletes who represent the best of women’s boxing and the proud tradition of UK champions. Now, alongside Ellie Scotney, MVP represents the most dominant roster of UK women’s athletes in boxing,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Like Amanda Serrano and Alycia Baumgardner, Savannah and Chantelle have reached the pinnacle of the sport by becoming undisputed champions—giving them the experience, perspective, and platform to lead the next generation. We look forward to announcing their MVP debuts in the coming weeks.”

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

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions, @JakePaul, @savmarshall1, and @chantellecam, or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions, @JakePaul, @Savmarshall1, and @chancam91.

About MVP

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

Teenage amateur sensation Tiah-Mai Ayton will turn professional with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing after the 18-year-old put pen to paper on a long-term promotional deal.
 
The Super-Bantamweight from Bristol is set to make her pro debut this summer following the conclusion of a glittering career in the amateurs in which she amassed an impressive unblemished 21-0 record.
 
Ayton, trained by Dean Lewis out of the Weston Warriors ABC and managed by Brian Peters, won the Haringey Box Cup in June 2024 at the 60kg Lightweight limit, stopping her opponents in the semi-final and final.
 
She went on to claim gold in the 57kg weight category at the World Championships in Colorado, USA in November, defeating India’s Anjali Singh via a unanimous decision in the final.
 
A five-time National Champion, Ayton was brought into Skye Nicolson’s camp as a sparring partner ahead of the Australian’s WBC Featherweight World Title clash with Tiara Brown in Sydney.
 
As well as an outstanding career in amateur boxing, Ayton also excelled in several other combat sports, becoming a World Champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai at the age of just ten.
 
“I’ve always wanted to turn pro with Eddie Hearn since I was a little girl,” said Ayton. “I think he’s got a message from me from like three or four years ago where I asked, ‘one day can you sign me?’ Today is the day I’m signed with him.
 
“I did get offered a Team GB contract, but I turned it down because I don’t suit the amateur style. I thought I may as well turn pro. I want those belts. I’ve had over 300 fights and I’m undefeated in amateur boxing. I think it’s time to step into the pros now.
 
“I’ve always had a professional style in the amateurs. I believe I’m destined for greatness in the pro game. Why not start now while I’m young? I sit on my shots and I’m powerful. I don’t jump around a lot and I’m not tippy tappy.
 
“I think the young fighters coming through the ranks just keep getting better and better every year. It’s our time to shine. I hope to make my professional debut in June or July. Hopefully you’ll see me then. I plan to make a statement.
 
“Fans will like watching me because I’ll knock people out and I’ll keep it entertaining for you lot. I think I can become an undisputed World Champion, winning a few World Titles in different categories.”
 
“Tiah-Mai Ayton is destined to become the next superstar of women’s boxing,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Her amateur record across multiple combat sports, not just boxing, is astounding, and she is hungry to get her professional boxing career underway as soon as possible.
 
“Tiah could have waited for the Olympic Games, but she believes she will become a multi-weight World Champion so there was no point in delaying. This is going to be an incredibly exciting journey, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for her.”
 
You can follow Ayton’s journey on Instagram: tiahayton