Joshua Pagan remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Haskell Rhodes in a lightweight fight at The Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico

In round five, Rhodes began to leak blood from his nostrils.

Pagan, 135 lbs of Grand Rapids, MI won by scores f 100-90 and 99-91 twice and is now 11-0. Rhodes, 135 lbs of Las Vegas is 31-7-1.

“It was amazing tonight, and the entire crowd was filled with just so much energy,” Pagan said. “I wanted to get the knockout, but he was just so experienced. I give him a lot of credit.

“I wish I would’ve had a couple more rounds,” Rhodes said in defeat. “It was a good fight. My hat’s off to Joshua. He fought a clean, smart fight. I love boxing and getting up every day and going to the gym. So I can’t wait to see what’s next for me.

Juan Carrillo won a 10-round unanimous decision over Lenin Castillo in a light heavyweight bout.

Carrillo, 174 lbs of Barranquilla, COL won by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92 and is now 13-0. Castillo, 174 lbs of Santo Domingo DR is 25-6-1.

“I was looking for the knockout and tried to get him out of there, but he was a tough opponent,” Carrillo said. “Hopefully, what’s next for me is an opponent with a big name.”

Kiria Tapia remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Beata Dudek in a super featherweight bout.

In round one, Tapia landed a little right to the body the bent Dudek over that was wrongly ruled a knockdown.

Tapia, 130 lbs of San Juan won by scores of 60-53 on all cards and is now 5-0. Dudek, 124 lbs of Miskoic, HUN is 4-5.

“I was happy to have all the support of my family and fans in attendance,” Tapia said. “I want to keep improving and progressing and my team and I are confident it could lead to a world title shot someday. The early knockdown set the tone for what I was able to do for the rest of the fight.”

Da’Velle Smith stopped Gilberto Santos in the opening round of their six-round super middleweight bout.

Smith dropped Santos with a wide right hand as Santos tried to boar in. Smith scored a second knockdown with a left. Smith landed another flurry that forced a stoppage at 2:28.

Smith, 166 lbs of Detroit is 10-0 with eight knockouts. Santos, 170 lbs of Goisa, BRA is 16-16.

“I felt amazing, and it was fun out there,” Smith said “It didn’t last long but I don’t get paid extra for overtime. I was able to show the fans in Puerto Rico and around the world just a bit of what I can bring. He came in overweight, but we didn’t complain. We just show up and win.”

ORLANDO, FL (September 9, 2024) – Undefeated female bantamweight rising star, Bree “Bam Bam” Howling (8-0, 2 KOs), ranked WBA # 8 from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, continues her quest to become a world champion within the next 12 months. Howling delivered a dominant performance this past Friday, September 6, 2024, on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 8 show at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL. The Canadian standout secured a clean sweep victory against Beata Dudek (4-4, 4 KOs), winning every round on the judges’ scorecards with an impressive 80-72 across the board. The event aired globally on DAZN.

Reflecting on her latest victory, Howling credited her success to the rigorous training camp that preceded the fight. “I felt incredible in there against Dudek,” stated Howling, who is co-promoted by Boxlab Promotions and Marshall Kauffman’s King Promotions. “All the hard work I put into this camp paid off, and it showed in my performance. I knew I was prepared, and I executed my game plan perfectly.

As she looks toward the future, Howling has her sights set on a world title in 2025 and expressed her gratitude for the team behind her success. “I’m focused on positioning myself for a world title shot next year,” continued Howling. “I’m ready to take on the best in the division and prove that I belong at the top. I’m incredibly thankful to my promoters, trainers, and everyone on my team who has supported me and believed in me. Their guidance and hard work have been crucial in getting me to this point in my career.”

“Bree has the talent, drive, and charisma to become a household name in boxing,’ said Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, as he sees immense potential in Howling. “Her performance against Dudek was another decisive step in the right direction. I believe she has what it takes to reach the pinnacle of the sport.”

“Bree Howling is on her way to becoming the next big female boxing star from Canada,” Marshall Kauffman of King Promotions stated. “She has the skill, determination, and star quality that will take her far in this sport. I know she belongs with the elite fighters in her division.”

With her eyes set on a world title, Bree Howling is poised to continue her rise in the boxing world, bringing pride to her native Canada and proving she has the potential to be a star in the bantamweight division.