ost Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced that IBF super middleweight world champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall will take on WBO super middleweight world champion Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green in a highly anticipated 10 round, 168lbs world title unification bout on the main card of MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy megafight, joining the first all-women’s card in Madison Square Garden history on Friday, July 11, streaming live globally to 300+ million subscribers on Netflix. The bout marks the culmination of years of rivalry between Marshall and Green, both now signed under MVP’s women’s banner, rounding out MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 main card, consisting entirely of women’s unified and undisputed championship fights.

On the preliminary card will be MVP’s new signee, former undisputed champion and current WBC interim world champion Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (20-1, 8 KOs) will face Canada’s Jessica “The Cobra” Camara (14-4-1, 3 KOs) in a 10-round women’s WBC interim super lightweight championship bout at 140lbs. Rounding out the card will be MVP’s multi-talented Somali-British boxer, activist, and high fashion model Ramla Ali (9-2, 2 KO) vs. Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Lila Furtado (11-2, 2 KOs) in an 8-round super bantamweight bout at 122lbs. MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 will now feature five of the top ten and three of the top four women’s pound-for-pound fighters in the world on Boxrec. 

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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. Before turning pro, Marshall made history as Britain’s first-ever female amateur world champion in 2012, handing Claressa Shields the only defeat of her career on her way to the gold. In October 2022, she headlined the first-ever all-female boxing card in the UK against Claressa Shields, attracting a record-breaking audience of over two million viewers, the largest live TV audience for a women’s sporting event in Sky Sports history. Following the bout, Marshall moved up to super middleweight at 168 lbs, defeating Franchón Crews-Dezurn in July 2023 to become the undisputed super middleweight world champion. 

“Defending my IBF and Ring Magazine belt in a unification fight with Shadasia Green, on an all-women’s card such as this, is a great way to start my new journey with MVP,” said Savannah Marshall. “There are so many great women on one show at the iconic Madison Square Garden, and I’m beaming that I can play my part in it. Cannot wait for Friday, July 11th!”

MVP’s super middleweight powerhouse Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (14-1, 11 KOs) makes her third world title fight appearance against Savannah Marshall on Friday, July 11. Green, the former standout college basketball star and Team USA boxing silver medalist from Patterson, NJ, joined MVP in January 2023. Shortly after, Green defeated former unified world champion Elin Cederroos with a vicious sixth-round TKO, marking the first and only time Cederroos was ever stopped in her career. Headlining the preliminary card of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in November 2024, Green defeated Melinda Watpool to become MVP’s first homegrown champion and the new WBO world champion at 168lbs.

“I am really excited about fighting Savannah Marshall, who has accomplished a lot in the sport. We are two hard-punching world champions who will put everything on the line,” said Shadasia Green. “I’m looking forward to putting on a great show, and I’m certain that Marshall will bring the best out of me on Friday, July 11.“

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. Cameron made her pro boxing debut in May 2017 and earned her first title honors in December 2017, her fifth pro fight, winning the IBO 135lb lightweight world title by stoppage. In 2020, Cameron moved up to 140lbs to contend for the then-vacant WBC super lightweight world title, defeating Adriana Dos Santos Araujo to become a two-division champion. Cameron unified her titles against Mary McGee in October 2021, earning a UD win to add the IBF and Ring Magazine titles to her WBC hardware. In November 2022, Cameron defeated Jessica McCaskill to become the undisputed super lightweight champion at 140 lbs. Cameron’s undisputed reign came to head against Ireland’s Katie Taylor in May 2023, when she successfully defended her undisputed crown. The win set the stage for the pair’s rematch in November 2023, which resulted in a majority decision for Taylor. Cameron returned to the ring in July 2024, defeating Elhem Mekhaled to secure the WBC interim super lightweight title at 140lbs, which she defended in November 2024 and now will defend again on Friday, July 11. Cameron is 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.

“To box at Madison Square Garden in New York is a dream come true for me, and the fact that I’m facing a good opponent will bring out the best in me,” said Chantelle Cameron. “Friday, July 11 is a huge night of female boxing from MVP and I’m honoured to be part of it.”

Jessica “The Cobra” Camara (14-4-1, 3 KOs) is a 5’6” Canadian professional boxer born in Cambridge, Ontario. Before turning pro, Camara’s distinguished amateur career saw her earn titles at the 2014 United Golden Gloves, the 2015 Canadian Amateur Elite Championships, and the 2016 Brampton Cup before winning her pro debut in March 2017against Heidy Martinez. Camara’s career highlights include a significant win against former world champion Heather Hardy in May 2021 and a closely contested split decision loss to Kali Reis in November 2021 for the WBA, IBO, and vacant WBO super lightweight titles. Camara captured the WBA lightweight Gold title in April 2024 by defeating the previously unbeaten Choi Hyun-mi in South Korea. She most recently fought to a technical draw against WBC and IBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois.

“Friday, July 11 is a historic night for women’s boxing, and I’m grateful to be part of it,” said Jessica “The Cobra” Camara. “Sharing the ring with a champion like Chantelle Cameron is an honor. I’m locked in, focused, and ready to leave it all in the ring.”

Ramla Ali (9-2, 2 KO) is a 35-year-old Somali-British professional boxer, philanthropist, high-fashion model, and social activist. Born in Somalia, Ali and her family fled the country following the loss of her brother in a grenade attack and civil unrest. At age 12, she took up boxing in secret to overcome bullying and obesity, becoming the first Muslim woman to win national amateur boxing titles in England in 2015 and 2016 before making history as the first female boxer to represent Somalia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She made her pro debut in October 2020, winning the vacant IBF Intercontinental title at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2023 in just her 8th pro fight before winning the WBA International super bantamweight title in a hard-fought rematch against Mexico’s Julissa Alejandra Guzman later that year. A passionate advocate for women’s rights and women in boxing, Ali established the Somali Boxing Federation in Mogadishu, Somalia. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the fight for women’s equality, Ali was one of twelve extraordinary leaders named among TIME’s 2023 Women of the Year.

“I’m thrilled to announce my return to the ring against Lila Furtado under the MVP banner,” said Ramla Ali. “After taking time to refine my skills and recalibrate my approach, I feel stronger and more focused than ever. This past year away from competition has been challenging but necessary—it’s reignited the fire that first drew me to boxing. Working with John Ryder and Tony Simms has completely transformed my approach to the sport, and their combined expertise has helped me develop as a fighter. Furtado is an extremely worthy opponent with impressive skills, but with my new training team behind me, I’m ready to demonstrate the evolution in my game. MVP has created an incredible platform for women’s boxing, and I’m honored to be part of this movement. July 11th at Madison Square Garden isn’t just my comeback fight—it’s a statement that I’m here to keep my place among the elite.”

Lila Furtado (11-2, 2 KOs) is a former three-time Brazilian super bantamweight champion at 122lbs from Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Furtado’s impressive resume glitters with notable victories including defeating Paola Pamela Benavidez to win the vacant WBC Latino super bantamweight title in June 2022 and the UBO World Title against Bestalia Sanchez in April 2023. Most recently, Furtado defeated Gisele Libanio by unanimous decision in December 2024.

“I’m very grateful for this opportunity—we see all the exposure MVP is providing for female fighters and they have shown they are the home for the elite female boxers across the globe,” said Lila Furtado. “I’m training very hard for this fight with Ramla, as I know this fight can give me the keys to more opportunities with MVP. I’m training with world-level fighters in Brazil, preparing very hard. I’m excited to have the opportunity, and I will give everything to get this victory for myself, but also for my country. Above all, I am excited to be involved in a great fight on the biggest stage.”

“This is the most ambitious and historic card MVP has ever delivered—a stacked lineup of elite women’s championship fights on the most iconic stage in combat sports, Madison Square Garden, live on Netflix,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “The card features an unprecedented level of global talent, including three of the top four and five of the top ten pound for pound fighters in the world. That’s like having Canelo, Gervonta, Crawford, Inoue and Uysk on the same card – well, we have it for the women and it’s going to be incredible. With five world title fights—three unified and two undisputed—Friday, July 11 will not only be a defining night for MVP as the leader in women’s boxing, but a pivotal moment for the sport as a whole.”

Marshall vs. Green, Cameron vs. Camara, and Ali vs. Furtado join a massively decorated card of women’s stars, topped by the trilogy megafight rematch of Ireland’s pound-for-pound great, undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs). In the co-main event, MVP’s reigning undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) will face undefeated WBA Interim world champion, Spain’s Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO), a 10-round undisputed super featherweight championship fight contested at 130 lbs. Also on the main card, MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney (10-0) will face Mexico’s WBC super bantamweight world champion Yamileth “Yeimi” Mercado (24-3, 5 KOs) in a women’s unified championship fight at 122 lbs. 

On the preliminary card, MVP’s Danish two-weight world champion, reigning unified bantamweight world champion, and Boxrec’s #1 pound-for-pound female boxer Dina Thorslund (23-0, 9 KOs) will take on MVP’s IBF bantamweight world champion Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs) in a 10-round women’s world title unification bout contested at 118 lbs. Also on the preliminary card will be MVP’s two-time Canadian Olympian, amateur world champion, and standout middleweight Tamm Thibeault (2-0, 1 KO), continuing to fight every bout in her pro career under equal rules to men, three-minute rounds, in an 8 round bout against the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF’s #1 contender Mary Casamassa (6-0, 2 KOs), contested at 160 lbs.

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix. 

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About Savannah Marshall

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.

About Shadasia Green

MVP’s super middleweight powerhouse Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (14-1, 11 KOs) makes her third world title fight appearance against Savannah Marshall on the main card of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 on Friday, July 11. Green, the former standout college basketball star and Team USA boxing silver medalist, joined MVP in January 2023 after a trailblazing start to her professional career. Shortly after, Green defeated the former unified world champion Elin Cederroos with a vicious sixth-round TKO, marking the first and only time Cederroos was ever stopped in her career. Green’s bout against Olivia Curry in August 2023 led to a resounding unanimous decision victory as part of the Paul-Diaz undercard. Green rose to #1 ranking in the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF ahead of her women’s championship fight against former undisputed and now-WBC super middleweight champion Franchon-Crews Dezurn for the WBC world and WBA Interim titles. The bout resulted in a disappointing decision loss for Green, who returned to the ring in July 2024 to prove her status as a title contender, earning a unanimous decision win over Canada’s Natasha Spence. Following her win, the Patterson, NJ native Green once again rose to the WBO’s #1 contender at super middleweight. Headlining the preliminary card of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in November 2024, Green earned her second shot at a world title, this time for the WBO super middleweight championship against Melinda Watpool. Green earned a decision win in the bout, becoming MVP’s first homegrown champion and the new WBO world champion at 168 lbs.

About Chantelle Cameron

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.

About Jessica Camara

Jessica “The Cobra” Camara (14-4-1, 3 KOs) is a Canadian professional boxer from Cambridge, Ontario. Standing 5 feet 6 inches tall with a 67-inch reach, she competes in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions, employing an orthodox fighting style. Before turning pro, Camara’s distinguished amateur career saw her earn titles at the 2014 United Golden Gloves, the 2015 Canadian Amateur Elite Championships, and the 2016 Brampton Cup before making her pro debut in March 2017 and earning a unanimous decision victory over Heidy Martinez. Camara’s career highlights include a significant win against former world champion Heather Hardy in May 2021 and a closely contested split decision loss to Kali Reis in November 2021 for the WBA, IBO, and vacant WBO female light welterweight titles. Camara captured the WBA female lightweight Gold title in April 2024 by defeating the previously unbeaten Choi Hyun-mi in South Korea and most recently fought to a technical draw against WBC and IBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois in January 2025. The bout was halted due to an accidental clash of heads, causing a cut to Camara’s left eye. Outside the ring, Camara is married to fellow boxer Erika Jeanette Hernandez. The two met during their 2017 bout in Ontario, where Camara won by unanimous decision. Despite the language barrier—Camara speaks English and Portuguese, while Hernandez speaks Spanish—they connected through social media, using translation tools to communicate. They were married in September 2019 and live in Montreal. Camara continues to be a prominent figure in women’s boxing, known for her resilience, skill, and inspiring journey both inside and outside the ring.

About Ramla Ali

Ramla Ali (9-2, 2 KO) is a 35-year-old Somali-British professional boxer, philanthropist, high-fashion model, and social activist with a law degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Born in Somalia, Ali and her family fled the country in the 1990s following the loss of her brother in a grenade attack and civil unrest. At age 12, she took up boxing in secret to overcome bullying and obesity, building an exceptional amateur career and becoming the first Muslim woman to win national amateur boxing titles in England in 2015 and 2016. With over 88 amateur fights under her belt, including 50 representing Somalia, Ali became the first female boxer to represent Somalia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She made her pro debut in October 2020, quickly climbing the ranks to win the vacant IBF Intercontinental title at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2023 in just her 8th pro fight, before winning the WBA International super bantamweight title in a hard-fought rematch against Mexico’s Julissa Alejandra Guzman later that year. A deeply passionate advocate for women’s rights and women in boxing, Ali established the Somali Boxing Federation in Mogadishu, Somalia, and founded The Sisters Club in 2018, a charity providing free access to sports and coaching qualifications for over 10,000 women annually from ethnic and religious minorities and those affected by domestic violence. Ali, who also serves as a global ambassador for UNICEF, Cartier, and One & Only, released her debut novel Not Without A Fight in 2021, and her life story has been developed into a biopic, In the Shadows, set to release in Fall 2025. A highly successful model, Ali has also graced the covers of British Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, and collaborated with top brands like Moncler, Burberry, Cartier, and Nike. She has also brought fashion inside the ring with standout custom fight kits designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, and Daniel Lee for Burberry. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the fight for women’s equality, Ali was one of twelve extraordinary leaders named among TIME’s 2023 Women of the Year.

About Lila Furtado

Lila Furtado (11-2, 2 KOs) is a former 3 time Brazilian Super Bantamweight Champion from Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Furtado’s impressive resume is glittered with notable victories, including defeating Paola Pamela Benavidez to win the vacant World Boxing Council Latino Super Bantamweight title in June 2022 and the UBO World Title in April 2023 against Bestalia Sanchez. In addition to this, Furtado is known for her impressive displays in the UK, where she stepped up in weight class to fight Raven Chapman in August 2023 and Olympian Kariss Artingstall in January 2024. The fight with Artingstall notably ended with a scorecard of 77-75, with controversy spoiling the fight due to an illegal shot after the bell, damaging Lila’s hopes of causing an upset. Most recently, Furtado defeated Gisele Libanio by unanimous decision in December 2024 and will return to the ring to further cement her status as one of Brazil’s most dominant female fighters.

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.

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SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – Undefeated featherweight prospect Kyle Lacanlale aims to defend his home turf when he returns to the ring this coming Saturday night against Rodolfo Molina at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in nearby Pleasanton, California. The four-round bout will serve as co-main event on the “Next Generation of Fighters” card presented by upstart promoters Elite Underdog Promotions and Benjamin’s Boxing. 

Lacanlale (4-0, 2 KOs) of San Ramon has fought in the Bay Area and elsewhere in Northern California before, but Saturday’s contest will take place less than 10 miles from Dougherty Valley High, where the young prospect attended school. Fighting so close to his home base for the first time has Lacanlale, whose nickname “Masanting” means handsome in Kapampangan, a Filipino language, looking forward to Saturday night. 

“I am really excited,” explains Lacanlale. “I grew up going to the Fairgrounds for the Fair and all the events they have there. To be the co-main event on a show there in Pleasanton, California and have all my family and friends and the local community behind me, it is something that I’ve been looking forward to.” 

For some young fighters, the responsibility that would come with being in the co-main event so close to home would be an intrusion on their preparation. However, the determined Lacanlale remained focused in camp and is ready to put on a show for his local following on Saturday night. 

“It is not a distraction,” says Lacanlale of fighting at home. “I take it as motivation. I am excited when my family comes out to support me and they get loud and a lot of people come through for me. It is just added fuel to the fire for me when I get in the ring.”

If preparing for his fifth pro bout was not enough of a workload, Lacanlale is simultaneously wrapping up his junior year at California State University, East Bay, where he studies kinesiology. Finding the balance between academics and athletics is something not foreign to the young pro.

“When I am not in the gym, I am at home taking care of my schoolwork,” explains Lacanlale. “I really have to manage my time and set my schedule straight to get everything I need to get done in a day. I went to Dougherty Valley High, which is a very academic school. I grew up doing this. Academics is something that has always been important in my family. I take care of business in the classroom and in the gym. It just shows how bad you want it. If you want it, you can get it. I put my 110% into everything I do from being in the classroom to being in the gym.” 

Last time out, Lacanlale scored a shutout four-round decision over a scrappy Brandon Badillo at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California this past March. All three judges scored every round for Lacanlale, who drew a sizable crowd to the Sacramento suburb. 

“That was my first southpaw in the pros,” says Lacanlale of Badillo. “I thought I performed very well. I beat him convincingly. He didn’t manage to win a round against me. I was able to box him and control the entire fight. I turned it up a little too late, otherwise I probably could have got him out of there, but I think I showed my skills on that night.” 

Saturday’s event is co-promoted by Juan Sanchez of Elite Underdog Promotions and Ali Benjamin, proprietor of Benjamin’s Boxing, where Lacanlale has trained for years. With Benjamin a longtime fixture in his corner, taking the co-main event slot on this card has some added significance for the San Ramon native. 

“To have Coach Ali putting this event together, along with Elite Underdog Promotions, means a lot and it is an honor for me to be the co-main event,” explains Lacanlale. “I just want to display my skills and put on a good show for everyone at the Fairgrounds.” 

Lacanlale will meet rugged Rodolfo Molina (0-1) of Antioch, California on Saturday night. Molina fought valiantly, but came up short in his pro debut against the well-regarded Irving Xilohua in Sacramento and was willing to sign for a bout with Lacanlale when many others passed on the opportunity. 

“I know he fought Irving in his first professional fight and we know Irving is a solid fighter,” explains Lacanlale. “We’ve seen him throughout the years. From Molina, I expect a tough fighter and we are not overlooking him. I train hard for every fight I step into the ring for and I think that my skills will carry me to a win.”  

Lacanlale, who will be one of the featured fighters taking part in a media day at Benjamin’s Boxing on Thursday afternoon, is determined to make his homecoming fight of sorts a memorable one for all of those who attend on Saturday night. 

“You can expect an exciting fight,” says Lacanlale. “I’ve been training hard and I am feeling sharp. I am ready and determined and I cannot wait to put on a show on May 24th.” 

Tickets for the event, promoted by Elite Underdog Promotions and Benjamin’s Boxing, are available online at Eventbrite.com 

Mario Ortega Jr. can be reached at [email protected] 

LAS VEGAS (May 21, 2025) — Undefeated Dominican middleweight prospect Euri Cedeño has signed a long-term co-promotional agreement with Top Rank, which will work alongside King’s Promotions. Cedeño represented his homeland at the Tokyo Olympics and has emerged as one of his nation’s preeminent power punchers.

The 25-year-old southpaw will return in a 10-rounder versus Ecuador’s Abel Mina (18-3-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday, June 7, at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Cedeño-Mina will be part of the ESPN+-streamed undercard to the ESPN-televised WBO lightweight world title showdown between reigning champ Keyshawn Davis and former title challenger Edwin De Los Santos.

Cedeño joins Elvis Rodriguez, Olympic teammate Rohan Polanco, and Yan Santana as part of Top Rank’s deep roster of Dominican standouts.

“Euri Cedeño is one of the most complete fighters to come out of the Dominican Republic in recent years,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “He has amateur pedigree, the composure of a seasoned veteran, and all the tools to become a real threat in the middleweight division.”

“I’m very excited about this co-promotion with Top Rank, which is — and has been — the best promotional company in the world,” said Marshall Kauffman, CEO of King’s Promotions. “I believe we have a future star in Euri Cedeño, and with the guidance of matchmakers Brad Goodman and Bruce Trampler, this kid will win multiple world titles.”

Cedeño (11-0-1, 10 KOs) began boxing at age five, inspired by his late father, Aquino, a renowned trainer in the Dominican Republic. Aquino guided the amateur careers of both Euri and his older brother, Hendri, as Euri compiled more than 400 bouts. Though the brothers hoped to turn pro together in 2021, Euri delayed his debut to compete in the Olympics. He entered the paid ranks in October 2022 and scored six straight knockouts before suffering his lone blemish, a draw against unbeaten Cuban Dayan Depestre in October 2024. He bounced back that December with a decision over Yoanki Urrutia, then added five more stoppages to his resume, including a first-round finish of Ulices Tovar Rivera in March.

“It’s a great honor to join Top Rank’s incredible stable,” Cedeño said. “This opportunity results from years of hard work, including over 400 amateur fights, my Olympic run, and 11 wins as a pro. I’ve earned it, but there’s still a long way to go until I achieve my dream of becoming a world champion. I begin this next big chapter in my career on June 7 in Norfolk.”

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.

For more information on Paco Presents, visit their social media:

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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.

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.

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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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.

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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.

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 
Athletes for Hope 
World Boxing Council 
Avalon Hollywood 

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

Galway, Ireland – (May 12th, 2025) – A hero’s homecoming awaits Galway’s Kieran Molloy (11-0, 6 KOs) as he headlines GBM: GALWAY GLORY – MOLLOY vs BENJAMIN at Pearse GAA Stadium on Saturday, June 28th in a clash with former British title challenger Kaisee Benjamin (18-4-1, 6 KOs).

Presented by GBM Sports and broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, the card also features a European Light-Heavyweight Championship clash between Shakan Pitters (20-2, 7 KOs) and Brad Rea (20-1, 10 KOs), alongside Westmeath’s 2016 Olympian Joe Ward (12-1, 8 KO’s) in a high-stakes bout against former IBO world champion Lerrone Richards (18-1, 4 KOs).

Last month, Molloy secured the sixth stoppage win of his career with a clinical fifth-round finish at London’s York Hall. Now, he returns home to face Birmingham’s Benjamin, who narrowly lost a decision for the IBF European Welterweight title in his last fight and is known for his technical skills and ring intelligence.

“If you’re a young lad growing up in Galway, Pearse Stadium is the home of your heroes. One of my favourite daydreams as a youngster starting out in boxing was one day walking out into a packed Pearse Stadium and hearing Galway roar. On Saturday June 28th I get to live that dream for real and I can’t wait,” said Molloy.

“Galway people really get behind their own – whether it’s hurling, football or boxing – and I am so grateful for all the support I get. I am looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for everyone and making a big statement about my intentions to bring major world titles to Galway.”

GBM promoter Izzy Asif, a former footballer and professional boxer from Sheffield, is Molloy’s biggest backer.

“Kieran Molloy has got all the makings of a megastar – much like Barry McGuigan back in the day, he appeals to everyone from fight fans to little old ladies. He’s an incredible mixture of cold technical ability and ferocious killer instinct, but he’s also the nicest young man you could meet. He’s a great ambassador for his sport and his county,” said Asif.

“We’re proud and excited at GBM to be giving this future world champion a homecoming like this. He’s got a tough test against the very experienced Kaisee Benjamin. It’s going to be a hell of a fight and an electric atmosphere inside the famous Pearse Stadium on Saturday, June 28th.”

Molloy, who hails from Oughterard, County Galway, joined his local boxing club at age five and quickly stood out as a natural talent. His amateur career included 200 wins in 221 bouts, 11 Irish national titles, and three Irish Elite Championships before turning professional.

The Galway event follows GBM’s stadium show at Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium on May 23rd, where Terri Harper defends her WBO World Lightweight title – previously held by Ireland’s Katie Taylor – against unbeaten German contender Natalie Zimmerman.

Tickets for the June 28th Galway event go on sale this week, with pricing and availability to be confirmed in the coming days.

Fort Washington, MD (May 9, 2025)–Weights for Jeter Promotions fight card at Rosecroft Raceway.

?Tyler Langer 199.4. – Raphael Carolina 198.8 NBA title

Ezri Turner 171.4 – Monreco Goldston 167.8

NBA title

Nasheed Smith 174.8 Jeremy Cullors 173

Victor Williams 152.6 – Dante Concepcion 152.4

Nico Woods 127.2 – Brandon Badillo 126.8

Bradley Scott 246.2 – Marlon Haywood 251.6

Wayne Johnson 149.6 – Rahmel McKinley 148.8

John Lange 139.4 — Jonquez Benson 137.6

Fort Washington Maryland — Rosecroft Raceway

Jeter promotions presents Rumble at Rosecroft

Promoter: Jeter Promotions Christen and Tony Jeter

Matchmaker: Nick Tiberi

Venue: Rosecroft Raceway

Commission: Maryland

Stream: BXNGTV.com

Andreas Katzourakis stopped Roberto Ortiz in round seven of their 10-round junior middleweight bout in a battle of undefeated fighters at the Red Owl Boxing Arena in Hosuton.

In round seven, Katzourakis landed a heavy barrage of punches on the ropes that finally put Ortiz on the canvas. Ortiz got to his feet, but the corner of Ortiz waved the towel and the fight was stopped at 2:37

Katzourakis of Houston via Athens, Greece is noe 16-0 with 11 knockouts. Ortiz of Cayay, PR is 11-1.

Breyon Gorham won a 10-round unanimous decision over Luis Feliciano in a junior welterweight bout.

In round eight, Gorham dropped Feliciano with a counter right.

Gorham landed 127 of 387 punches. Feliciano was 96 of 499.

Gorham, 140 lbs of Houston won by scores of 99-90, 98-91 and 97-92 and is now 19-0. Feliciano, 139.8 lbs of Milwaukee, WI is 17-3.

Giovanni Marquez remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Esteban Munoz in a junior welterweight fight.

In round two, Munoz was bleeding around the right.

Marquez of Houston won by scores of 79-73 and 78-74 twice and is now 13-0. Munoz of San Bernadimo, CA is 10-5.

Nathan Lugo stopped Austin Dulworth in round five in a scheduled six-round super middleweight

In round four, Lugo landed a booming right that sent Dulworth on his back.

In round five, Lugo continued to pound Dulworth and the fight was stopped at 2:47.

Lugo, 169 lbs of Marietta, GA is 4-0 with four knockouts. Dulworth, 169 lbs of Dallas is 4-4.

Oscar Perez won a eight-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Cesar Juarez in a lightweight bout.

In round four, Juarez was deducted a point for low blows.

In round five, Perez scored a knockdown as Juarez walked into a straight left to the head.

Perez, 135 lbs of Houston won by scores of 80-70 on all cards and is now 13-0-2. Juarez, 135 lbs of Mexico City is 31-19.

Elijah Lugo won a four-round unanimous decision over Chris Porter in a middleweight fight.

Lugo landed 114 of 257 punches. Porter was 29 of 201.

Lugo, 160.6 lbs of Marietta, GA won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 2-0. Porter, 160.6 lbs of East St. Louis is 2-3-2.

MASHANTUCKET, CT – The weights are in from Foxwoods Resort Casino, where CES Boxing presents ‘Championship Jackpot 2025,’ a stacked 13-fight pro card tomorrow night featuring WBC US Silver Featherweight Champion ‘King’ Kevin Walsh (16-0, 9 KOs) making the first defense of his title against former world title challenger Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams (20-2, 6 KOs) and heavy handed prospect “Savage” Steven Sumpter (10-0-1, 8 KOs) colliding with Colombian puncher Janer Gonzalez (23-7-1, 19 KOs) for the vacant WBC US Silver Super Middleweight title.
  
Tickets start at $82 and are quickly selling out.  Purchase yours now at CESFights.com or Ticketmaster.  Doors open at 5pm, with the first bout scheduled for 6pm EST.

Weights from Mashantucket, CT:

• Kevin Walsh 130 vs. Tramaine Williams 130; Super featherweights
• Steve Sumpter 167 vs. Janer Gonzalez 167; Super Middleweights
• Slawomir Bohdziewicz 198 vs. Russell Harris 194; Cruiserweights
• Jacob Marrero 135 vs. Wilfredo Flores 136; Lightweights
• Ali Feliz 226 vs. Brandon Carmack 262; Heavyweights
• William Guilmette 159 vs. Tymar Miles 161; Middleweights
• Victor Reynoso 147 vs. Chris Puryear 145; Welterweights
• Douglas Marroquin 160 vs. Tremaine Jones 158; Middleweights
• Joseph Chisholm 123 vs. Markist Taylor 125; Featherweights
• Carlos Perez 141 vs. Shaquille Rushing 142; Jr. Welterweights
• Kevante Wineglass 145 vs. LaTreveon Grant 145; Welterweights
• Victor Guerra 154 vs. Lucien Hannah 156; Jr. Middleweights
• David Marshall Jr. 202 vs. Gabriel Costa 215; Heavyweights

For more information about CES and its events, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

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ABOUT CES BOXING

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

About Foxwoods Resort Casino

Foxwoods Resort Casino, the largest resort casino in the Northeast, has set the standard for innovation and excellence in gaming and hospitality for over 33 years. Owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods continues to redefine the resort experience by offering a dynamic mix of world-class gaming, award-winning dining, top-tier entertainment, and family-friendly attractions.

A destination like no other, Foxwoods offers over 1,900 luxury hotel rooms, over 175,000 square feet of flexible space for meetings and events, shopping at Tanger Outlets, and expansive gaming floors throughout the resort and unmatched amenities. The entertainment portfolio features globally acclaimed artists, exclusive live performances, and premier events hosted at its renowned venues, including the Premier Theater and Great Cedar Showroom.

Through strategic partnerships with leading brands like DraftKings Sportsbook, Hell’s Kitchen, and Great Wolf Lodge, Foxwoods continues to expand its offerings and deliver elevated, curated experiences for guests. The new brand campaign, “This Is How We Resort,” reflects Foxwoods’ commitment to creating unique, personalized moments—from thrilling gaming adventures to relaxing escapes—that redefine what it means to “resort”. For more information, visit www.foxwoods.com.

  •  Emanuel Navarrete 130 lbs. vs. Charly Suarez 129.9 lbs
(Navarrete’s WBO Junior Lightweight World Title – 12 Rounds)
Referee: Edward Collantes           
Judges: Lou Moret, Pat Russell and Fernando Villarreal

   • Raymond Muratalla 134.4 lbs vs. Zaur Abdulalev 134.6 lbs
(Vacant Interim IBF Lightweight World Title — 12 Rounds)

Referee: Thomas Taylor        
Judges: Dennis O’Connell, David Sutherland and Steve Weisfeld

(ESPN+, 6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT)

•   Sammy Contreras 138.9 lbs vs. Dyllon Cervantes Alvarado 139.6 lbs
 (Junior Welterweight  — 4 Rounds)

•  Andres Cortes 131.7 lbs vs. Salvador Jimenez 131.9 lbs
 (Junior Lightweight — 10 Rounds)

•  Giovani Santillan 147.2 lbs vs. Angel Beltran 146.6 lbs
 (Welterweight — 10 Rounds)
 
•  Perla Bazaldua 114.4 lbs vs. Mona Ward 114.1 lbs
 (Junior Bantamweight — 4 Rounds)

•  Alan Garcia 136.7 lbs vs. Cristian Medina 136.7 lbs
 (Lightweight — 8 Rounds)

•  Sebastian Hernandez 122 lbs vs. Azat Hovhannisyan 122.7 lbs
 (Junior Featherweight — 10 Rounds)

NOTE: The Albert Gonzalez-Ivan Guardado Jr. fight was canceled after Guardado withdrew due to his issues with his weight cut.

Quincey Williams stopped Jose Perdomo in the fourth and final round of their junior middleweight bout.

In round four, Williams staggered Perdomo with a straight right to the head. He followed that up with another crushing right that sent Perdomo down for the 10-count at 2:11.

Williams, 150 lbs of Washington, DC is 5-0 with five knockouts. Perdomo, 151.2 lbs of Montevudeo, URU is 6-7.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (May 8, 2025) – The Magical Mystery Tour for Kansas boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (6-0, 5 KOs) will make a new stop on Saturday, May 24^th, when the 19-year-old super middleweight faces upset specialist Noah Kidd in a six-round bout outdoors at Energy Plaza in downtown Topeka, Kansas.

Not only is this event considerably closer to his Olathe (KS) home than anywhere Romero has fought so far as a professional, but it is also a widely successful annual show that has reportedly drawn 8,000 fans.

“I’m super excited, pumped up to fight only a 45-minute drive from my hometown for my fans,” Romero said. “They don’t need to drive 15 hours like they have or fly cross country. I’m really going to put on a show for my hometown fans. It’ll be nice to hear hometown fans cheering me on. Other than relatives who live in Denver, I made a few new fans in the other places I’ve fought. They’re starting to know who I am, and it’s really cool for people to come up to me saying they follow me.”

The 29-year-old Kidd (10-13-2, 5 KOs), fighting out of Jefferson, Missouri, recently knocked off then-18-0 Deshawn Prather by way of a 6-round unanimous decision.

“This will be Marco’s seventh fight in a year since turning pro because we have Marco on a fast track due to his vast amateur experience and desire to stay active and improve,” Romero’s legendary manager/trainer John Brown explained. “We are hopeful that Noah Kidd can withstand Marco’s shark (Marco’s nickname, ‘El Tiburón’ means ‘The Shark’ in English) bites and give him several rounds of good work.” 

As a professional, the 23-time national amateur champion Romero has fought in Portland, Maine and Denver twice apiece, Tampa and Atlantic City. His aggressive schedule tentatively continues after Topeka on June 14 in Portland (ME), June 27 in Wichita (KS), July 25 in Atlantic City, September 6 in Olathe and back to Portland (ME) on November 8.

“I love fighting this schedule, fighting every month or two,” Romero noted. “Maybe over time with all the wear and tear could tire me. But I was born to box; it’s my dream. Whoever Coach John (Brown) puts in front of me; I tell him I got him.

“I do think about when I’ll be fighting only twice a year for a lot more money than I’m making today. That’s my goal but I’m focused on the present. I’m working hard every day to get better. In the end, I want to walk away from boxing healthy and hopefully wealthy, like Coach John says. I really like this plan.”

“’El Tiburon’ has four, maybe five bouts scheduled for the rest of the year and at that time, or before, we will partner up with one of the highly recognized promotional groups that have been pursuing Marco,” Brown added. “He is a promoter’s dream: young, handsome, articulate, bilingual, and he has an action-packed style. After watching ‘Canelo’ (Alvarez) last weekend……boxing needs a Marco Romero.”

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Facebook: /MarcoRomero

LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2025) — Three additional matchups featuring up and comers from the Southern California area have been added to the “Championing Mental Health: A Night of Boxing” special charity showcase at the Avalon Hollywood on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The event, which is being promoted by 555 Media in coordination with Bash Boxing, 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.  

The night of action will be broadcast live on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/7 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). 

The three newly announced bouts include a 4-round lightweight affair between Avetis Gadyan (1-0, 1 KO) and Jaycee King (0-3), a 4-round women’s bantamweight scrap between Ivy Enriquez (2-0) and Marlen Avila (0-2) and lastly, a 6-round tilt between Brook Sibrian (6-2, 3 KOs) and Rubi Gutierrez (5-1-1) in the women’s light flyweight division. 

Gadyan, a Glendale native and former amateur standout, looks to build off his explosive debut performance as he takes on the durable King, who is hungry for his first professional victory. 

In women’s bantamweight action, San Fernando’s Enriquez will continue her fast-rising campaign as she faces Riverside’s Avila in a clash of Southern California rivals. 

Sibrian, one of the most battle-tested prospects in the women’s light flyweight division, faces a tough challenge in Gutierrez, whose lone loss came by razor-thin decision. 

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.555media.com/tickets. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for mental wellness initiatives supporting boxers and the boxing community and takes place in collaboration with Athletes for Hope and the World Boxing Council (WBC).