Raul Curiel won a 10-round unanimous decision over late-replacement Joedan Panthen in a middleweight fight at Achrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.

In round 10, Panthen was cut over the left eye.

Curiel, 155.8 lbs of Jalisco, MEX won by scores of 98-92 and 97-93 twice and is now 17-0-1. Panthen 157.6 lbs of New York is 11-2.

Curiel was due to rematch Alexis Rocha, but Rocha fell ill on Wednesday. Curiel moved up to face Panthen, who was scheduled to fight on the undercard.

“First of all, I want to thank God, the people of Palm Springs, and all the fans who came out. I hope you enjoyed the fight,” said Raul Curiel. “For my former opponent, Alexis Rocha, I hope he gets better and I wish him the best. For me, it’s a dream come true to fight this year—my first fight at middleweight. Panthen is a warrior and gave the people a tremendous fight. I want to thank my team—we had a tremendous camp, and I have the best team in the world. I tried to do the best I could, and I almost knocked him out. The body shots were doing their damage, and I was breaking him down. I want to thank Golden Boy for this opportunity—Oscar, Eric, and Razo—for always believing in me. I want that world title next.”

Chavez Decisions Flores in Rematch

Jorge Chavez won a 10-round unanimous decision over Manny Flores in a rematch of their 2024 action-filled Draw.

This super bantamweight did not lack action as it was much like the first encounter.

Chavez, 122, lbs of Tijuana, MEX won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 96-94 and is now 15-0-1. Flores, 121.6 lbs of Coachella, CA is 20-2-1.

Abdullaev Stops Abreu in 5

Ruslan Abdullaev stopped Eduardo Abreu in round five of their eight-round junior welterweight bout.

In round three, Abdullaev put Abreu on the canvas with a hard right hand.

In round five, Another straight to the head put Abreu down for a second time. Later in the round, Andullaev put together a vicious five punch combination forced the referee to stop the bout at 2:59.

Abdullaev, 139.4 lbs of Uzbekistan is now 4-0 with two knockouts. Abreu, 139.4 lbs of Uruguay is 14-2-2.

Griffiths Decisions Espino

In an action packed welterweight bout, Cayden Griffiths won a six-round unanimous decision over Lesther Espino.

In round two, Griffiths landed a left to the top of the head that put Espino on the deck.

Griffiths, 149.6 lbs of Indio, CA won by scores of 60-53 on all cards and is now 7-0. Espino, 148.2 lbs of Managua, NIC is 10-8.

John Ramirez won a 10-round majority decision over Byron Rojas in a super flyweight bout.

Ramirez, 115 lbs of South Central Los Angeles, CA won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 95-95 and is now 16-1. Rojas, 114.4 lbs of Nicaragua is 29-6-3.

Fabian Guzman stopped Jose Rodriguez in round six of their eight-round middleweight bout.

In round four, Guzman dropped Rodriguez with a straight right. In round six, Guzman continued to beat down Rodriguez until the fight was stopped at 2:36.

Guamna, 159.2 lbs of Orange, CA is 9-0 with eight knockouts. Rodriguez, 155 lbs Guayaquil, ECU is 3-2.

Ricardo Ruvalcaba won a eight-round unanimous decision over Jonathan Eniz in a welterweight bout.

In round six, Eniz began to bleed from his mouth.

Ruvalcava, 147 lbs of Ventura, CA won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 15-0-1. Eniz, 146.8 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 37-25-1

This Friday, January 16, the bright lights of Palm Springs, California, will shine on a matchup that could help shape the future of the junior welterweight division. Rising Uzbek standout Ruslan Abdullaev will take on seasoned Uruguayan veteran Eduardo “El Verdugo” Abreu for the WBA Continental Gold super lightweight title.

The Uzbek Phenom

Abdullaev (3-0, 1 KO) enters the bout carrying the label of a “future star.” Following an outstanding amateur career that saw him crowned World Champion in 2023 and represent Uzbekistan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the 23-year-old has made a seamless transition into the professional ranks.

Now training in the Coachella Valley alongside the Díaz brothers, Abdullaev has shown a level of poise and ring IQ that belies his limited pro résumé. In his most recent outing in September 2025, he thoroughly outclassed Kevin Johnson, making it clear that his technical polish and punch volume are already operating at a championship level.

Standing in his way is Eduardo Abreu (14-1-1, 10 KOs), a rugged test who sees this fight as the opportunity of a lifetime on U.S. soil. The 37-year-old Uruguayan is a battle-tested veteran of the South American circuit, armed with respectable power that has accounted for most of his opponents inside the distance.

Known for his come-forward style and ability to absorb punishment, Abreu is aiming to deliver one of the year’s biggest upsets.

Abdullaev’s footwork and hand speed could overwhelm Abreu in the early rounds, but this will be the first time the Uzbek prospect faces a rival with Abreu’s durability, savvy, and edge in a scheduled 10-round contest.

Fighting essentially on his adopted home turf, Abdullaev will enjoy a psychological edge and strong local support as he looks to take another decisive step forward in his rapid ascent.