NEW YORK–Edgar Berlanga stopped Steven Butler in round seven of their 10-round super middleweight bout at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden to headline Zuffa Boxing 09.

In round two Butler landed a left hook on the ropes that was combined with having feet tangled put Berlanga on the canvas for a knockdown. In round three, Berlanga wobbled Butler on several occasions as he landed hard right hands that had Butler stumbling all over the ring. Butler did well to hold and dodge punches to make it out of the round.

In round six, Berlanga staggered Butler with two left hooks that was followedby a chopping right that put Butler on the canvas. In round seven, Berlanga landed two piston right hands that forcved referee Eric Dali to jump in and stop the bout.

Hitchins Decisions Salas

Richardson Hitchins won a 10-round unanimous decision over Ricardo Salas in a welterweight.

Hitchins, 146.8 lbs of Brooklyn won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 21-0. Salas, 146 lbs of Mexico City is 24-3.

Hackett Decisions Derevyanchenko

Jalil Hackett won a 10-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko in a middleweight bout.

At the end of round two, Derevyanchenko was cut around the right eye.

Hackkett, 157.6 lbs of Washington, DC won by scores of 98-92, 87-93 and 96-94 and is now 13-1. Derevyanchenko, 159.8 lbs of Ukraine is now 16-7.

Vladyslav Sirenko landed a devastating 10th reound of Otto Wallin in a heavyweight bout

n round six, Sirenko had a mouse under his left eye. In round 10, Sirenko landed a devastating left hook that put Wallin down and out cold at 2:59.

Sirenko, 245.8 lbs of Kiev, UKR is now 23-1 with 20 knockouts. Wallin, 247 lbs of Sweden is 28-4.

Emiliano Moreno won an eight-round unanimous decision over Arnold Gonzalez in a welterweight bout.

Moreno, 146.6 lbs of Long Beach, CA won by scores of 79-73 and 78-74 twice and is now 13-1. Gonzalez, 146.2 lbs of Harlem, NY is 18-2.

Kashaun Davis won a eight-round unanimous decision over Mihai Nistor in a heavyweight bout.

Nistor was cut around his right eye in round three from an accidental headbutt and later was deducted a point for pushing off.

Davis, 306.2 lbs of Pearl, MS won by scores of 80-71 twice and 79-72 and is now 12-0. Niostor, 233 lbs of Romania s 8-1.

In a battle of undefeated featherweights, Troy Nash won a eight-round majority decision over Ethan Perez.

Nash, 126.6 lbs of Colorado Springs, CO won by scores of 79-73 twice and 76-76 and is now 8-0-1. Perez, 126 lbs of San Antonio is 8-1-1.

NEW YORK–Andres Sosa won a eight-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Dominique Francis in a super featherweight fight.

In round two, Francis was bleeding from the nose. In round three, Sosa was cut around the right eye. Later in the round, Sosa landed a big right hand. on the ropes that [ut Francis on the deck.

Sosa, 129 lbs of Benos Aries, ARG won by scores of 79-72, 78-73 and 77-73 and is now 19-4,

NEW YORK – July 24, 2026 – Undefeated rising prospect Dominique “Trapp” Francis has big plans to make a statement on his biggest platform yet as the Fighters First Management signee makes his Zuffa debut this Sunday, July 26 on Paramount+ against Argentine contender Hector Andres Sosa.

“Sosa is a tough competitor,” said Francis (16-0, 10 KOs). “We haven’t gotten in there yet, but I’m preparing for the best version of him. I’m gonna go in there and do what I do. He’s not gonna lay down at all. We wanna get in there and shake and bake.

“I want to show everyone exactly who I am. I really know how to box. If people forgot, we’re gonna wake them up. I’m gonna stay disciplined and execute exactly what I need to execute. I want to show a different level of boxing.”

In his first fight since signing with Adrian Clark and Fighters First in 2025, Francis envisions his career hitting the fast lane following an extended absence from the ring since stopping the previously unbeaten Julio Carrera Lugo in October 2024.

“Fighters First Management has really put everything on the right track in my career,” said Francis. “I couldn’t ask for anything better. I’ve been staying diligent every single day and now it’s gonna be my time.”

The Opa-Locka, Miami-native Francis entered the Lugo fight as an underdog, but stole the show in a performance that showed his considerable potential in the sport. Despite now having a strong management and promotional team behind him, Francis insists that his underdog mentality will not waver.

“I’ve been an underdog my whole life, but every dog has his day,” said Francis. “I’m a different type of dog. I treat every opportunity like it’s the fight of my life. Because you don’t know if you’re gonna make it out.”

While Francis’ fight on Sunday is at super featherweight, he acknowledges that he could potentially end up competing for championships at lightweight, a division featuring several top Zuffa fighters. Although these big names loom over his future, Francis has made sure to remain focused on making his own name first.

“I gotta take it one step at a time,” said Francis. “I’m not looking at those other dogs. When I come on the scene and make my noise, they’re gonna have to worry about me. I’m coming to shake it up.”

Without a fight in 2025, the 25-year-old Francis still aimed to make the most of his time, and did so by traveling out to Nebraska to spend time in training camp with boxing legend Terence Crawford. Showing his passion to reach the top tier of boxing, Francis and his father went out to Nebraska with no official invite, instead using the knowledge of Francis’ uncle to find Crawford’s gym and put in work with an eye on one of the generation’s best.

“Me and my dad were just trying to make stuff happen,” said Francis. “It was a really good experience seeing Crawford’s mindset up close. You see that he carries himself like a regular dude, and everyone gravitates to him. That let me show that I just need to keep being myself.”

With veteran coach Derik Santos, along with his father Smith Francis, in his corner, Francis explained his mentality in training camp and how his dedication to hard work day after day helps him be prepared for anything that can happen in the ring.

“I trust my team and I trust my ability,” said Francis. “If you watch too much, you might expect something and then they switch it up on you. You have to be able to make adjustments when you’re in there.

“I like to be a master at what I do, so I love the repetition. I always work hard, so this camp is just more of the same. I’m not trying to play around with a man who’s gonna stand in front of me and try to take my head off.”

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DALLAS – May 28, 2025 – Undefeated rising super featherweight Dominique “Trapp” Francis has become the latest rising star to join forces with Fighters First Management, adding another exciting blue-chip contender to the company’s growing roster of talent.

The 24-year-old Francis (16-0, 10 KOs) announced his contender status in his last outing, upsetting the previously undefeated Julio Carrera Lugo via a dominant fourth-round knockout last October. A native of Miami who represents his Haitian heritage in the ring, Francis is trained by renowned coach Derik Santos, along with his father Smith Francis, and will look to capitalize off the momentum from his most recent victory with the help of Fighters First.

“I’m very grateful for this opportunity to sign with Fighters First Management,” said Francis, who will be returning to the ring this summer. “I’m ready to take my career to the next level with the right team behind me.”

Fighters First President Jolene Mizzone and CEO Adrian Clark each expressed their belief in Francis’ long-term prospects as he joins the company that helped guide reigning WBO Welterweight World Champion Brian Norman to championship gold.

“When I first started talking to Dominique, his father and Derik Santos, I knew that Dom had the ‘It’ factor, not only in the ring, but outside of it,” said Mizzone. “He has a great team already and I look forward to joining them and going on this ride together.”

“I’m looking forward to Dominique showing his talents inside and outside the ring,” said Clark. “We’re glad to have him in the Fighters First family and excited about what’s to come.”

Francis turned pro in 2019 following an impressive amateur career that included a championship-winning performance at the 2016 USA Junior Olympics and a run to the final of the 2017 USA Youth Open Tournament. Despite turning pro as a teenager, Francis delivered stoppages in six of his first seven outings and has since shown his ability to compete in the later rounds, winning 10 round decisions in August 2022 and June 2023.

Having recently spent time in the gym working alongside boxing superstar Terence Crawford, Francis believes he is putting together the experience that will eventually help him reach his superstar potential.

“It was a pleasure sharing gym time with a champion like Crawford,” said Francis. “Watching his moves and preparation was a tremendous learning moment. We chopped it up a bit and I definitely picked up some knowledge being around that level of greatness.”