Prospects Brian Rodriguez, Gleybert “Canelito” Maia and Diego Carbajal were the main protagonists of the sixth edition of the “WBA Future Champions”, which took place last weekend at the Centro Recreación Yesterday in Maracay. 

Carabobo native Brian Rodriguez gave a solvent demonstration in the ring, defeating Jorge Rodriguez by technical knockout in the first round, to extend to seven his undefeated record in the featherweight division . 

Meanwhile, “Canelito” Gleybert Maia surprised Danny Nuñez with a solid left hook in the middle of the third round, and after beating the count, Nuñez’s corner threw in the towel, and Maia won by technical knockout. Maia is shaping up to be a good profile at bantamweight. 

Diego Carbajal was far superior to the debutant Lino Torres, and in the second round, a lethal combination of punches to the face led the referee Jose Garcia to stop the fight. Very disciplined in the ring, Carbajal was convincing during the bout, finally achieving his fourth professional victory without defeat at featherweight. 

In the female fight of the day, Darly Perozo won by unanimous decision over Geraldine Liendo, in an exciting flyweight bout.

In another fight of the evening, lightweight Andrus Solarte won easily over Richard Tovar by technical knockout in the fourth round. It was his third fast-track victory in his early professional career. 

And José “Cañon” Aray won by technical knockout in the eighth round over Ronald Gonzalez to win his 17th victory by a ko.

During the event, a heartfelt tribute was paid to four-time world champion Leo “Torito” Gámez, on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of his victory over Hideki Todaka, which was his fourth world title, a milestone for Venezuelan boxing. Gámez was surrounded by the glories of national boxing Guzmi Perdomo, Edison Guapito Torres, Jesús Kiki Rojas, Eloy Rojas and David Grimán.

NEW YORK (October 26, 2022) -TONIGHT, undefeated welterweight Brian Ceballo takes on Nicklaus Flaz as part of the WBO Convention tonight in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Also on the card, will be the professional debut of welterweight Willito Ortiz 

Ceballo and Ortiz are managed by Split-T Management. 

Ceballo of New York is 13-0 with seven knockouts. The 28 year-old Ceballo is a four-year professional and is a former WBO Intercontinental champion. Ceballo has been matched tough and has wins over Luis Alberto Lopez Longoria (1-0), Bakhtiyar Eyubov (14-0-1), Ramal Amanov (16-0), Larry Gomez (10-1) and his last outing when stopped Gerald Sherrell in six-rounds on May 14th in Newark, New Jersey.

Flaz of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico is 9-2 with seven knockouts. The 26 year-old Flaz has a win over previously undefeated Sagadat Rakmankul (3-0). He is coming off a defeat to Janelson Bocachica on October 7, 2020.

Ceballo weighed 150.8 lbs. Flaz was 149 lbs.

Ceballo is promoted by 360 Promotions.

Ortiz will make his pro debut against fellow debutant Brian Rodriguez in a bout scheduled for four-rounds.

Ortiz dominated the opposition since stepping onto the amateur circuit – compiling a total record of 48-4 and winning four National Championships in a row (2019-2022). As a member of Team Puerto Rico, Ortiz amassed multiple international accolades including a Gold Medal at the 2019 Cinturon de Oro Tournament in Ecuador, a Bronze Medal at the 2021 Pan-Am Games in Colombia, and a Silver Medal at the 2022 Copa Independencia Tournament in the Dominican Republic.

Ortiz weighed 142 lbs. Rodriguez was 140 lbs.

The fights will be streamed live on Pro Box TV at 8 PM ET.