ORLANDO, FL (October 20, 2025) — Fans tuning in to DAZN for Most Valuable Promotions’ “Most Valuable Prospects 16” were treated to an unforgettable war at the South Padre Island Convention Center, as unbeaten middleweight prospect Sebastian Juarez (10-0, 8 KOs) of Brownsville, Texas, survived early adversity to stop seasoned veteran Demarcus Layton (10-8-1, 7 KOs) in a wild, action-packed first round that is already being hailed as a “Round of the Year” contender.

What was scheduled as a six-round bout turned into a dramatic shootout in just three breathless minutes. The fireworks began early when Juarez, who is promoted by Boxlab Promotions, was stunned and sent to the canvas by a thunderous right hand from Layton. Shaken but not broken, Juarez beat the count but was deducted two points for excessive holding in the chaos that followed.

Just when it looked like the tide had turned against the rising prospect, Juarez answered back with equal ferocity, sending Layton crashing to the canvas with a powerful right hand of his own. Layton bravely rose to continue but was dropped again moments later, hanging precariously on the ropes as the referee issued a count.

Sensing the finish, Juarez unleashed a relentless flurry of punches that knocked Layton down for the third time in the round, stopping the contest and giving the Texan a dramatic first-round TKO victory, preserving his undefeated record.

“I got caught early, but I stayed calm and trusted my training,” said Juarez. “Every fight is a lesson, and this fight reminded me that it’s not how you start, it’s how you respond. I was in great shape and it showed. I want to keep growing and keep representing Brownsville with heart and humility.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions and Juarez’s promoter, praised the young fighter’s resilience and poise under pressure. “Sebastian showed the heart of a true warrior against Layton. Most fighters would’ve folded after a knockdown and point deductions—but not him. He dug deep, stayed composed, and delivered an incredible performance. The future is bright for this young man and he’s much watch TV whenever he steps in the ring.”

With this statement win, Juarez not only extends his perfect record to (10-0, 8 KOs) but also cements himself as a must-watch name in the middleweight division. The bout has quickly gained momentum online as a leading candidate for Round of the Year, with millions of views globally. The fight is already generating buzz among fans and pundits as one of the most exhilarating rounds of 2025. 

Lourdes Juarez retained the WBC Light Flyweight title with a 10-round majority decision over former champion Yesica Nery Plata at The Convention Center in South Padre Island, Texas.

Juarez, 107.4 lbs of Mexico City won by scores of 96-94 twice and 95-95 and is now 31-4. Nery Plata, 107.4 lbs of Mexico City is 30-3.

Juarez Decisions Rosario

Omar Juarez won a 10-round unanimous decision over Omar Rosario in a junior welterweight bout.

In round seven, Rosario was deducted a point for holding. In round 10, Rosario was deducted a point for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Juarez, 139;8 lbs of Brownsville, TX won by scores of 99-89 twice and 97-90 and is now 20-2. Rosario, 138.4 lbs of Caguas, PR is 14-3.

Robinson stops Holler in 2to Retain Unified Middleweight Titles

Desley Robinson retained the WBO/IBF Middleweight Titles with a second round stoppage over Logan Holler.

In round two, Robinson landed a huge right hand that rocked Hiller that was ruled as a knockdown. When the fight resumed, Robinson landed a really hard combination and the fight was stopped at 1:08

Robinson, 158.8 lbs of Logan City, AUS is 11-3 with four knockouts. Holler, 158.4 lbs of Columbia, SC is 11-4-1.

Alvarez stops Pola in 5

Ronny Alvarez stopped Bruno Pola in round five of their six-round super middleweight bout.

In round four, Pola began to bleed from his forehead. Pola was bleeding badly and in round five, Alvarez just continued to lay on the punishment and the bout was stopped at 2:28.

Alvarez, 167 lbs of Providence, RI is 5-0 with four knockouts. Pola, 167.8 lbs of San Antonio is 10-4-1.

Former world champion Shurretta Metcalf won a eight-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Krystal Rosado in a bantamweight fight.

Metcalf, 117.6 lbs of Dallas won by scores of 78-74 twice and is now 15-5-1. Rosado, 117.6 lbs of Carolina, PR is 7-1.

Alexis Chaparro remained perfect by stopping David Gutierrez in the final round of their six-round middleweight bout.

In round six, Chaparro landed a hard right that hurt Gutierrez. Chaparro landed three vicious left hooks with the ird hitting an exposed Gutierrez that sent him to the deck and the fight was stopped at 25 seconds.

Chaparro, 162.4 lbs of Ridgewood, NY is 6-0 with six knockouts. Gutierrez, 162.6 lbs of Juarez, MEX is 4-1.

Miranda Reyes won a eight-round unanimous decision over Yolanda Vega in a junior welterweight bout.

Reyes, 136.8 lbs of Houston won by scores of80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 8-3-1. Vega, 137.8 lbs of Ciudad, MEX is 10-2.

Sebastian Juarez remained undefeated with a thrilling first-round stoppage over DeMarcus Layton in a wild eight-round junior middleweight bout.

In round one, Layton dropped Juarez with a right hand. Juarez was very wobbly. Juarez was deducted a point for holding. Seconds later, he was deducted gain for the same infraction. Juarez then landed an inside left hook that put Layton on the canvas. Juarez then landed a big right that put Layton down for a second time. Juarez completed the improbable comeback with a right hand that put Layton down and the fight was stopped at 2:59.

Juarez, 155.6 lbs of Brownsville, TX is 10-0 with eight knockouts. Layton, 155.6 lbs of Fort Worth, TX is 10-8-1.

Pedro Viatia and Xavier Zuniga battled to a six-round split-draw in a junior middleweight bout,

Viatia won a card 60-54; Zuniga took a scorecard 58-56 and third caed was even at 57-57.

Viatia, 152.2 lbs of Providence, RI is 6-0-1. Zuniga, 153 lbs of Aguas Callientes, MEX is 4-0-1.

Edgar Rosales won a four-round unanimous decision over Reggie Ray Martinez in a lightweight bout.

Rosales, 132.2 lbs of Mission, TX won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice and is now 6-0. Martinez, 135.2 lbs of Harlingtfen, TX is 6-1-1.

LAS VEGAS, NV (October 9, 2025) – Red-hot middleweight prospect, Sebastian Juarez (9-0, 7 KOs), promoted by Boxlab Promotions, returns home to fight in front of a supportive Texas crowd on October 18, 2025, at the South Padre Island Convention Center in South Padre Island, Texas. Juarez will face veteran Demarcus Layton (10-7-1, 7 KOs), of Little Rock, Arkansas, in a scheduled six-round bout, televised live on DAZN as part of Most Valuable Promotions’ “Most Valuable Prospects 16” event.

Juarez, who’s from nearby Brownsville, is coming into the fight with an unbeaten record and a lot of confidence. The 20-year-old has quickly established himself as one of the brightest young names in the middleweight division. Juarez has spent the past few weeks in Las Vegas, training under the watchful eye of highly respected boxing coach Bob Santos, whose experience guiding world champions has already made a strong impact on the rising prospect.

“Training in Las Vegas with Coach Bob has taken my game to the next level,” said Juarez. “The intensity, the attention to detail, and the high-level sparring have pushed me every single day. I’ve grown a lot during this camp, not just physically, but mentally.”

Santos, who has worked with numerous world-class fighters, has been fine-tuning Juarez’s timing, defense, and ring generalship in preparation for a dangerous and experienced opponent in Layton. “We’re not taking Layton lightly. He’s a veteran with real experience and carries power in both hands,” Juarez continued. “But we’ve done our homework. I plan to control the fight, dictate the pace, and bring the fight to him.”

Fighting just minutes from his hometown, Juarez knows the significance of this opportunity, not just for his career, but for the community that’s supported him since day one. “It means everything to fight this close to home,” Juarez added. “My friends, my family, my city—they’ve been behind me since the amateurs. Now they get to see me live on a big stage like DAZN. I’m going to give them something to be proud of.”

Juarez is laser-focused on extending his undefeated record while making a lasting impression on fans watching from around the world. “This is just the beginning,” Juarez concluded. “A win here sets me up for bigger fights and bigger moments. I’m locked in, and I plan to show everyone why I’m the future of the middleweight division.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, conveyed his excitement about Juarez’s rapid ascent in the middleweight ranks and the opportunity to showcase him near his hometown. “Sebastian Juarez is on the rise for a reason,” said Piedra. “He’s got the full package—skills, discipline, charisma, and a real connection to his community. Training under a coach like Bob Santos has only elevated his game, and we believe this fight will show fans everywhere that Sebastian is ready for the next level. The support he’ll have in South Padre Island is going to be electric.”

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX – September 30, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced additional undercard matchups for the Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header on Saturday, October 18 at the South Padre Island Convention Center in South Padre Island, Texas, available globally on DAZN. Opening the main card will be standout Cuban prospect Ronny Alvarez (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. San Antonio, Texas prospect Bruno Pola (10-3-1, 9 KOs) in a 6-round 168lb super middleweight bout. Joining the preliminary card will be Brownsville, Texas’s Sebastian Juarez (9-0, 7 KOs) vs. Ft. Worth, Texas’s Demarcus Layton (10-7-1, 7 KOs) in a 6-round bout at 156lbs in the super welterweight division and Harlingen, Texas’s 18-year-old Reggie Ray Martinez (6-0-1, 1 KO) vs. 18-year-old Mission, Texas prospect Edgar Rosales (5-0, 2 KOs) in a 6-round featherweight bout. Mission, Texas 20-year-old prospect Jonathan Garcia (4-0, 3 KOs) will also join the preliminary card. 

MVP previously announced the Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header will be headlined by Mexico’s WBC world champion Lourdes Juarez (38-4, 5 KOs) vs. MVP’s Mexican superstar and #1 WBA contender Yesica Nery Plata (30-2, 3 KOs) in a 10-round women’s world championship fight at 108lbs for the WBC light flyweight world title. The co-main event will feature Brownsville, Texas’s Omar Juarez (19-2, 7 KOs) vs. Caguas, Puerto Rico’s Omar Rosario (14-2, 4 KOs) in a 10-round bout at 140lbs in the super lightweight division. Also on the main card as part of the Championship Double Header will be MVP’s unified world champion Desley “Destroyer” Robinson (10-3, 3 KOs), who will defend her unified IBF and WBO middleweight world titles against Logan Holler (11-3-1, 4 KOs) over 10 rounds at 160lbs. Headlining the preliminary card will be MVP and Dallas, Texas’s Shurretta Metcalf (14-5, 2 KOs) vs. MVP’s undefeated Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (7-0, 2 KOs) in an 8-round bout with equal rules—three-minute rounds—at 118lbs in a statement for equality in women’s boxing. The 16th event in the series in partnership with Boxlab Promotions will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. Tickets for Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

Opening the main card, Boxlab Promotions’ standout Cuban prospect Ronny Alvarez will aim to continue his rise in the pro ranks. The 21-year-old is undefeated so far in his pro career following an outstanding amateur run that saw him become a two-time Pan American Games gold medalist and gold medalist at the 2022 AIBA World Youth Championships. Bruno Pola, the 26-year-old prospect, comes to the ring from San Antonio, TX by way of Torreon, Mexico. After contending for the WBC Youth world super middleweight title in April 2024, Pola has re-established a three-fight win streak, having won each of his latest bouts by KO.

Also on the preliminary card will be Boxlab Promotions’ and Brownsville, Texas’s Sebastian Juarez. The undefeated 20-year-old prospect and younger brother to Omar Juarez, made his pro debut in 2023 and has remained undefeated since, winning his last two bouts by TKO in June and August 2025. Juarez will take on 34-year-old prospect Demarcus Layton. Layton fights out of Ft. Worth, Texas by way of Little Rock, Arkansas, and also enters the bout following his latest KO win in June 2025.

Harlingen, Texas’s 18-year-old Reggie Ray Martinez enters the ring undefeated. The Mexican-American talent turned pro in 2023 and most recently fought to a UD win in May 2025. He will face fellow undefeated 18-year-old prospect Edgar Rosales. Rosales, from Mission, Texas, most recently earned a UD win in August 2025. Also on the card, 20-year-old Mission, Texas prospect Jonathan Garcia (4-0, 3 KOs) will face a to-be-announced opponent. 

“Our Most Valuable Prospects 16 undercard is packed with South Texas’s best rising prospects,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “From future world champions like Ronny Alvarez to hometown stars like Sebastian Juarez and Reggie Ray Martinez, this card showcases the best young fighters from Texas and around the world. Alongside a championship double header, fans are going to see the future of boxing on Saturday, October 18, live on DAZN.”

Most Valuable Prospects 16 is promoted by MVP and distributed globally by DAZN. The 16th event in the series in partnership with Boxlab Promotions will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drink, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP and the Most Valuable Prospects series. Fansly, TORKLAW, Caribe Royale Resort, and Event Tickets Center have also joined on to sponsor Most Valuable Prospects 16.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

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 returns 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 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.

About DAZN

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NEW YORK (May 22, 2023)-Split-T Management junior middleweight Marques Valle remained undefeated with a first round stoppage over Demarcus Layton six-round junior middleweight fight in a bout that took place this past Wednesday night at The Pro Box Event Center in Plant City, Florida.

Valle came out aggressive from the opening bell and battered Layton all over the ring with power shots until the fight was stopped at 2:30.

Valle of Wesley Chapel, Florida is now 9-0 with seven knockouts. Layton of Little Rock, Arkansas is 8-5-1.

Valle is promoted by Pro Box Promotions.

NEW YORK (May 17, 2023)-TONIGHT in Plant City, Florida, undefeated junior middleweight Marques Valle will be back in action when he takes on Demarcus Layton in a six-round bout.

Valle, who is managed by Split-T Management, has a record of 8-0 with six knockouts. The 24 year-old has a win over Leonidas Fowlkes (2-0) and is coming off a unanimous decision win over Jerrod Tennant on February 22 in Plant City, Florida.

Laytom of Little Rock, Arkansas is 8-4 with five knockouts. The 31-year-old has wins over Eranso Garcia (5-1-1) and Jesus Almonte (7-1-2). Layton is coming off a loss to undefeated Ablaikhan Zhussupov on November 5, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Valle, who is promoted by ProBox Promotions, weighed 153 lbs. Layton was 152.8.

The bout can be seen live on ProBox TV at 7 PM ET.