Vazquez Decisions Lugo

Former two-time world title challenger Edward Vazquez scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Daniel Lugo in a junior lightweight bout at UT-Arlington College Park Arena

In round five, Lugo was cut around the right eye.

Vazquez landed 188 of 507 punches. Lugo was 177 of 760.

Vazquez of Fort Worth, TX won by scores of 98-92 and 96-94 twice and is now 20-3. Lugo, 130 lbs of Hermosillo, MEX is 28-4-1.

Mindoro Decisions Espadas

Weljon Mindoro remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Elias Espadas in a middleweight fight.

Mindoro landed 132 of 377 punches. Espadas was 92 of 478.

Mindoro, 162 1/2 lbs of the Philippines won by scores of 98-91, 97-92 and 96-93 and is now 17-0-1. Espadas, 162 1/2 lbs of Merida, MEX is 23-7-1.

Garcia Decisions Jimenez

Alan Garcia won an eight-round split decision over Bryan Jimenez in a lightweight bout.

Garcia landed 76 of 269 punches. Jimenez was 71 of 317.

Garcia of Ulyces, KS won two cards by a 78-74 tally. Jimenez took a card 77-75.

Garcia s 18-1. Jimenez, 136 1/2 lbs is 18-4.

Jose Guillermo Keb Canul defeated James Bernadin via disqualification in a junior middleweight bout

The fight was stopped 51 seconds into round six due to excessive low blows.

Canul, 137.4 lbs of Mexico is 15-0. Bernadin, 139 lbs of Lancaster, PA is 13-5-1.

Malachi Ross stopped Derrick Whitley Jr. in round one of a six-round junior middleweight bout.

Halfway through round one, Ross dropped Whitley with a left hook. Ross landed a hard flurry and the fight was stopped at 2:35.

Ross, 153.9 ;bs of Grandview, MO is 5-0 with four knockouts. Whitley, 155.2 lbs of Springfield, MA is 9-7-2.

Figo Ramirez remained undefeated with a third round stoppage of Roberto Tapia in a six-round super bantamweight bout.

In round three, Ramirez dropped Tapia with a flurry that finished off by a right hand. Ramirez continued the pressure and the fight was stopped at 2:57.

Ramirez, 121 1/2 lbs of Dallas is 11-0-1 with five knockouts. Tapia, 122 lbs of Mexicali, MEX is 5-4.

Damayo Scott won a four-round unanimous decision over Yamil Ortiz in a junior lightweight biut.

In round two, Ortiz was cut over his left eye.

In round three, Scott was deducted a point for hitting behind the head.

Scott landed 67 of 204 punches. Ortiz was 32 of 161.

Scott, 128 lbs of Forney, TX won by scores of 39-36 twice and 38-37 and is now 2-0. Ortiz, 131 lbs of Bayamon, PR is 2-2.



Weights From ‘Vazquez vs. Lugo’ Event from College Park Center in Arlington, TX, & Broadcast Live on ProBoxTV

Edward Vazquez 130 lbs. vs. Daniel Lugo 130 lbs. 

Weljon Mindoro 162.6 lbs. vs. Elias Espadas 162.4 lbs.

Alan Garcia 137 lbs. vs. Bryan Jimenez 136.4 lbs.

Guillermo Keb 137.4 lbs. vs. James Bernadin 139 lbs.

Malachi Ross 153.4 lbs. vs. Derrick Whitley Jr. 155.2 lbs.

Figo Ramirez 121.6 lbs. vs. Roberto Tapia 122 lbs.

Promoters: Garry Jonas (Pro Box Promotions), Sampson Lewkowicz (Sampson Boxing)

Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas

TV: ProBoxTV (7:30 pm EDT/6:30 CST/4:30 pm PST)

Matchmakers: Ramiro Hernandez, Joseph Rotonda, Daniel Rubin

Tickets: Available by clicking HERE.

Tomorrow night, Friday, June 5 (7:30 pm EDT/6:30 CST/4:30 pm PST), ProBoxTV is at UTA’s College Park in Arlington, TX, for another night of The Contender Series 50/50 matchups.

Fort Worth’s two-time world title challenger Edward Vazquez (19-3, 6 KOs), will continue his comeback at home against Mexican veteran Daniel Lugo (28-3-1, 19 KOs) in the 10-round main event.

Undefeated super middleweight knockout artist Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro (16-0-1, 16 KOs) from The Philippines takes on Elias “Latin Kid” Espadas (23-8-1, 16 KOs) from Yucatán, in the 10-round co-feature.

In an eight-round lightweight battle, Alan “Kid Kansas” Garcia (17-1, 12 KOs) of Kansas, will face Bryan Jimenez (18-3, 10 KOs) of Nicaragua.

In Future Stars action, undefeated Mexican Guillermo Keb takes on James Bernadin, plus Malachi Ross takes on Derrick Whitley Jr., and Figo Ramirez will battle Roberto Tapia to open the show.

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‘Not a Kid Anymore.’ Edward Vazquez Talks About How He’s Matured While Training to Face Daniel Lugo on ProBoxTV in Friday, June 5, Main Event

(May 27, 2026) – On Friday, June 5, at College Park Center at the University of Texas in Arlington, Texas, and broadcast live on ProBoxTV (7:30 pm EDT/6:30 CST/4:30 pm PST), two-time world title challenger Edward “Kid” Vazquez (19-3, 6 KOs) of Fort Worth, Texas, will take on Mexican contender Daniel “Caballo” Lugo (28-3-1, 19 KOs) in the 10-round super featherweight main event.

Presented by Garry Jonas (Pro Box Promotions) and Sampson Lewkowicz (Sampson Boxing), the 10-round co-featured bout will pit undefeated super middleweight knockout specialist Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro (16-0-1, 16 KOs) from Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines, against proven Mexican warrior Elias “Latin Kid” Espadas (23-8-1, 16 KOs) from Merida, Yucatán. And in a very special eight-round lightweight attraction, Alan “Kid Kansas” Garcia (17-1, 12 KOs) of Ulysses, Kansas, will face Bryan Jimenez (18-3, 10 KOs) of Nicaragua.

Tickets to attend ProBoxTV’s “The Contender Series” in person at College Park Center at the University of Texas in Arlington start at $35.75 (including taxes and fees) and are available from UTATickets.com or by clicking HERE.

Here is what Vazquez had to say about training camp, Lugo and more:

How is training going?

It’s going great. It was almost a 10-week training camp. I took a break after my last fight to enjoy time off to relax. I haven’t done that in a while. I feel like for the past ten years I’ve been hammering. Everyone knows me as the guy who doesn’t slow down. I said ‘you know what I’m going to take a week or two.’ I still ran and ate healthy, but I didn’t do any boxing training or sparring for two weeks. It felt good. It felt like a clean slate when I came back. I was excited to be back.

Did you jump back in the gym immediately after your last fight?

No. I have a six-year-old daughter and a wife. I spent time with them to unwind a little bit. Even when I’m not in camp, I’m always hammering, so for me to take some time to be more present and value my family, we all enjoyed that.

Your last performance was nearly flawless, are you still getting better?

I’m still doing everything to the best of my ability. I feel like I’m peaking, but more than anything I’m maturing. I’m finding better ways to delegate my time. I’ve always been known to go hard every day. I’m a little smarter, a little methodical and little more tactical now. I’m not a kid anymore.

What do you know about Daniel Lugo?

He’s a rugged Mexican fighter. He comes forward and he’s skilled. He has a good right hand and good body shots. He’s coming to fight. With as many rounds as he’s fought and the wars he’s had with Mendez and Lara, I know he’s a game fighter and he’ll bring it, so I’ll be ready for whatever. I hope he’s the best Daniel Lugo there is that night.

Two of your three losses, Raymond Ford and Joe Cordina, were what some would say controversial. How do you keep from developing a chip on your shoulder?

It was tough. The first fight with Ford, that was my first loss. It was a little more disappointing than Cordina. Cordina being a world title fight, you would think I’d be more disappointed, but you learn that’s the way the game goes. There’s always some sort of politics involved or whatever you want to call it. At the end of the day, my job is to prepare as best I can. If I do that, the rest is destiny. I only try to control the controllables. That’s how I carry on.

Have you always had such a positive outlook?

I think so but it’s also something you develop over the years of being a fighter since I was seven, so a 23-year career. There’s a business side to the sport too, so you learn the way the things go. Even with that said, I love boxing and I love what I do.

You never miss a chance to pump up your hometown of Fort Worth. What makes it so special for you?

Fort Worth is everything. Our last world champion was Paulie Ayala in the 90s and he was a great world champion and one of the first guys who inspired me to be a fighter. We keep in touch. I think that after Paulie retired, the whole boxing scene in Fort Worth kind of faded out. It’s my duty to bring it back and keep it alive and try to inspire the younger generation coming up. It means everything to me to go to war and provide exciting fights and show these people we don’t get overlooked in Fort Worth. There are champs from Dallas, but Dallas isn’t Fort Worth. There’s not as much notoriety given to Fort Worth fighters. I’m a guy that can get some eyes on the guys here. It’s my duty to go to war and perform well and show them they can do it.

What’s your goal for this year? Are you hoping to land a title shot?

As long as I keep winning, I’m hoping to land a shot soon. I’m hoping to capitalize on all the exposure I’m getting from ProBoxTV. I think they have one more show in Arlington scheduled this year. I’m not overlooking Daniel Lugo, but if all goes well, we will look forward to fighting in the fall and if I keep piling up these wins in spectacular fashion, hopefully it will lead to something bigger. ProBoxTV handles Angelo Leo. Although I’ve been 130 lbs the past couple fights, 126 lbs is still reachable for me. First though, I got to get through these guys.

Also scheduled for that night are several Future Stars series bouts featuring the next generation of contenders and champions.

In an eight-round welterweight bout, Guillermo Keb (14-0, 6 KOs) of Hunucma, Yucatán, Mexico, will face James Bernadin (13-4-1, 6 KOs) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania via Haiti; and Emilio Garcia (4-0, 4 KOs) of Laredo, Texas, will face Steven Thomas (4-1, 2 KOs) of South Carolina in a six-round welterweight battle.

In a six-round super welterweight matchup, Malachi Ross (4-0, 3 KOs) of Grandview, Missouri, will look to stay unbeaten against Derrick Whitley (9-6-2) of Springfield, Massachusetts.

In the night’s televised opener, Carlos Martinez (6-0, 4 KOs) of Dallas, will take on also undefeated Jesus De La Toba (5-0, 5 KOs) of Mulege, Baja California Sur, Mexico, in a six-round super featherweight battle.

On fight night, untelevised action starts at 4:30 pm CST. College Park Center at the University of Texas is located at 600 S Center St, in Arlington.

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Hometown Hero Edward Vazquez Returns to ProBoxTV on Friday, June 5, to Face Mexico’s Daniel Lugo in the 10-round Main Event of ‘The Contender Series’ at University of Texas in Arlington

(May 15, 2026) – On Friday, June 5, ProBoxTV will proudly present The Contender Series, a night of action-packed world-class boxing featuring hometown hero and two-time world title challenger Edward “Kid” Vazquez (19-3, 6 KOs) returning from a near-flawless performance in his last fight to take on Mexican contender Daniel “Caballo” Lugo (28-3-1, 19 KOs) in the explosive 10-round super featherweight main event.

The blockbuster night, broadcast live (7:30 pm EDT/6:30 CST/4:30 pm PST) on ProBoxTV from College Park Center at the University of Texas in Arlington, Texas, and presented by Garry Jonas (Pro Box Promotions) and Sampson Lewkowicz (Sampson Boxing), also pits undefeated super middleweight knockout specialist Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro (16-0-1, 16 KOs) from Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines, against proven Mexican warrior Elias “Latin Kid” Espadas (23-8-1, 16 KOs) from Merida, Yucatán, in the 10-round co-featured bout.

And in a very special eight-round lightweight attraction, Alan “Kid Kansas” Garcia (17-1, 12 KOs) of Ulysses, Kansas, will face Bryan Jimenez (18-3, 10 KOs) of Nicaragua.

Tickets to attend ProBoxTV’s “The Contender Series” in person at College Park Center at the University of Texas in Arlington start at $35.75 (including taxes and fees) and are available from UTATickets.com or by clicking HERE.

A native of nearby Fort Worth, 30-year-old Edward Vazquez started boxing at eight years old and compiled a final amateur record of 82-8, including winning the Ringside Amateur World Championship, the Texas Golden Gloves Championship and the USA State Boxing Championship before turning professional in 2016. From Fort Worth, Texas, the all-action Vazquez trains under Tony Cabello at Reyes Boxing Gym. In his most-recent performance, Vasquez looked sensational in dismantling Venezuelan slugger Grimardi Machuca in five brutal rounds on ProBoxTV air in February of this year.

A native of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, Daniel Lugo went 3-1 in his first four bouts after turning pro in 2015 and then won his next 21 consecutive fights. Lugo was last seen in March 2025, stopping countryman Francisco Javier Franco Villa in six rounds. In his career-best performance, Lugo fought to a controversial majority draw with former world titleholder Mauricio Lara in 2024, a fight most thought Lugo won.  

Several Future Stars series bouts featuring the next generation of contenders and champions, will go down to open the evening.

In an eight-round welterweight bout, Guillermo Keb (14-0, 6 KOs) of Hunucma, Yucatán, Mexico, will face James Bernadin (13-4-1, 6 KOs) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania via Haiti; and Emilio Garcia (4-0, 4 KOs) of Laredo, Texas, will face Steven Thomas (4-1, 2 KOs) of South Carolina in a six-round welterweight battle.

In a six-round super welterweight matchup, Malachi Ross (4-0, 3 KOs) of Grandview, Missouri, will look to stay unbeaten against Derrick Whitley (9-6-2) of Springfield, Massachusetts.

In the night’s televised opener, Carlos Martinez (4-0, 1 KO) of Valenciana, Spain will take on also undefeated Jesus De La Toba (5-0, 5 KOs) of Mulege, Baja California Sur, Mexico, in a four-round super featherweight battle.

On fight night, untelevised action starts at 4:30 pm CST. College Park Center at the University of Texas is located at 600 S Center St, in Arlington.

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Aguilar Stops Lopez In Nine

Ruben Eduardo Aguilar stopped Louie Lopez after round eight of their scheduled 10-round welterweight bout in Arlington, Texas

In round two, Aguilar dropped Lopez with a left hand that was followed by a right uppercut. In round four, Lopez was bleeding over the left eye.

Aguilar continued the beatdown until the bout was stopped in the corner 10 seconds into round nine.

Aguilar, 146 lbs of Ensenada, MEX is 24-0-1 with 21 knockouts. Lopez, 146.6 lbs of Orange, CA is 16-3-4.

Vazquez Stops Machuca In Six

Former two-time world title challenger Edward Vazquez stopped Grimaldo Machuca after round five of their 10-round junior lightweight bout.

Vazquez dominated by coming forward and applying hard pressure from round two. Vazquez landed several hard shots and buckled Machuca several times. The corner pulled Machuca two seconds into round six.

Vazquez, 129.4 lbs of Fort Worth, TC is now 19-3 with six knockouts. Machuca, 130.8 lbs of Curico, VEN is 17-4.

Xavier Bocanegra won a six-round unanimous decision over Malik Lewis in a junior lightweight fight.

Bocanegra landed 115 of 504 punches. Lewis was 87 of 462.

Bocanegra, 130 lbs of Walesco, TX won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 10-0. Lewis, 128.2 lbs of Miami is 8-3.

Emilio Garcia stopped Ociel Vazquez in round one of a six-round welterweight bout.

In round one, Garcia landed a double left hook (body and head that put Vazquez on the canvas. Garcia went right after Vazquez and landed a big left that put Vazquez down face-first and the corner threw in the towel at 2:15.

Garcia, 145.8 lbs of Laredo, TX is 4-0 with four knockouts. Vazquez, 146 lbs of Dallas is 2-3.

Hugo Amador Mendez stopped Christian Anibal Luna in round five of their six-round lightweight fight.

In round one, Martinez dropped Luna with a right uppercut.

In round five, Mendez landed some blistering flurries that forced a referee stoppage at 1:11.

Mendez, 136.8 lbs of Austin is 7-0 with for knockouts. Luna, 138.4 lbs of Uruguay is 3-2.

Figo Ramirez won a six-round split decision over Antonio Alejandro Mejia Martinez in a super bantamweight bout.

Ramirez won two cards 58-56 and Martinez won a card 58-56.

Ramirez, 121.4 lbs of Dallas is 10-0-1. Martinez, 120.6 lbs of Monterrey, MEX is 5-3.

Ranulfo Bocanegra won a four-round unanimous decision over Kevin Ronquillo Nunez in a lightweight fight.

In round three, Nunez began to swell around the left eye.

Bocanegra landed 94 of 230 punches. Nunez was 32 of 180.

Bocanegra, 128.6 lbs of Welasco, TX won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 5-0. Nunez, 132.8 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX is 10-14-1.



World-Ranked Lightweight Sluggers Rene Tellez Giron & Luis Torres Battle for Mexican Pride in 10-Round Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’ at University of Texas in Arlington, on Friday, February 27

(February 5, 2026) – On Friday, February 27, at College Park Center at the University of Texas in Arlington, Texas, ProBoxTV will proudly present The Contender Series, a night of action-packed world-class boxing featuring a full slate of ProBox-style 50/50 matchups (7:30 pm EST/6:30 CST/4:30 pm PST).

Presented by ProBox Promotions and Sampson Boxing, in the explosive 10-round “Mexico vs. Mexico” main event, all-out action warrior and WBO #9-ranked lightweight Rene “El Bravo” Tellez Giron (22-5, 13 KOs) will face relentless punching WBA #13-ranked Luis ‘Koreano’ Torres (22-1, 13 KOs) in a slugfest over national pride.

“This is classic ProBoxTV matchup,” said Garry Jonas, ProBoxTV CEO and Founder. “This is the epitome of a 50/50 fight that will, no doubt, deliver plenty of action. These are the kinds of fights that are building the ProBoxTV brand with the fans. I think the fans should tune in and acknowledge how special it is for these true gladiators and their teams to take a fight like this.”

Tickets to attend ProBoxTV’s “The Contender Series” in person at College Park Center at the University of Texas in Arlington start at $xxxx and are available from UTATickets.com or by clicking HERE.

How to Watch from Home: The first and only global sports streaming and media company dedicated exclusively to professional boxing, ProBoxTV is available in 100% of U.S. and Canadian households with broadband access, on a wide range of platforms and media partners, including ProBoxTV’s YouTube and YouTube Espanol Channels, along with Roku, Amazon Prime, Fubo, Xumo (Comcast), Sling, Plex and Google TV.

26-year-old Rene Tellez started boxing at 11 years old and compiled a final amateur record of 60-10, including a Golden Gloves title before turning professional in 2015. From Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico, the hard-punching Tellez trains in his hometown under Bonifacio Arellano at Gym Arellano and considers himself a brawler. Tellez has enjoyed an up-and-down career, punctuated by spectacular victories and heartbreaking losses. He was last seen scoring a unanimous decision victory this past September over (then 19-1) Jordan White.

“Luis Torres is a tough boxer with a lot of heart who leaves everything in the ring, but all my punches are my best punches and they all hurt,” said Tellez. “I know it’s a great opportunity, and an impressive win will help me get to a world title as soon as possible.”

24-year-old Luis Torres started boxing at 12 years old and compiled a final amateur record of 34-3 before turning professional in 2017. From Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, the aggressive Mexican southpaw trains in Las Vegas at Bob Santos Gym under world-renowned trainer Bob Santos.

Since his only career defeat, by TKO 3 to (then 18-3-1) Claudio Gabriel Daneff in October 2023, Torres has scored four straight impressive victories including TKOs over former world champion Nicholas Walters in three rounds in March of last year and in nine rounds over (then 18-1) Jonhatan Cardoso in September.

“Tellez is a Mexican with a lot of guts,” said Torres, but I will win because I have the better skills.”

In the 10-round co-featured bout, undefeated welterweight Ruben Eduardo “El Pollito” Aguilar (23-0-1, 20 KOs) from Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, puts his undefeated record on the line against road warrior and upset specialist Luis Lopez (16-2-4, 5 KOs) from Corona, California.

“Last time on our air, Ruben Aguilar made easy work of his opponent, like he was supposed to do,” said Garry Jonas. “If he does it again against a proven guy like Luis Lopez, then he’s the real deal. Luis Lopez is a true gatekeeper of the division, and no one should ever take him lightly. This will be the test for Aguilar for where he really stands in boxing.”

25-year-old Ruben Eduardo Aguilar started boxing at just six years old and compiled a final amateur record of 294-18, including becoming a three-time Mexican national champion before turning professional in 2018. From Ensenada, Baja California, the iron-fisted boxer/puncher Aguilar trains under his father, Omar Aguilar, at the great Gallo Aguilar Gym and, true to Mexican form, considers his left hook to the body his best punch.

“I know that he’s right-handed and short,” said Aguilar of opponent Lopez, “but I know who I am, the gift I have, and where I come from. I’m not here by chance or luck. I’ve been working hard since I was six years old. I was an underappreciated boxer from a young age, and that fueled my hunger to achieve even more. I’m going to prove that I’m destined for great things. God gave me this gift of boxing, and I will make the most of it.”

29-year-old Luis “Louie” Lopez started boxing at 10 years old and compiled a final amateur record of 31-6 before turning professional in 2018. Originally from Corona, California, the patient and stalking Lopez trains under Henry Ramirez at Raincross Boxing in Riverside, California.

Lopez is undefeated in his last six fights and, true to form, was last seen fighting to an upset draw against formidable undefeated prospect Adrian Vargas in July of last year.

“Aguilar looks to be tough opponent with power,” said Lopez, “but I will win this fight with my will and conditioning. A win would be great for advancement in my career a win over a good undefeated fighter like Aguilar would lead to bigger opportunities.”

And in the 10-round chief supporting bout, hometown hero Edward Vazquez (18-3, 5 KOs) makes his triumphant return to take on ultra-tough Grimardi Machuca (17-3, 14 KOs).

“This will be another terrific fight,” added Garry Jonas. “Edward Vazquez’s losses have been to top guys, including a close split decision to Raymond Ford and a very controversial majority decision to Joe Cordina for the world title. He’s a two-time world-title challenger on the comeback trail and looking to prove himself for another shot, and Grimardi Machuca is a come-forward, aggressive fighter, so this should be a very fan-friendly, action-packed battle. This is no tune-up fight for Vazquez. Machuca is a live dog in this fight.”

30-year-old Edward Vazquez started boxing at eight years old and compiled a final amateur record of 82-8, including winning the Ringside Amateur World Championship, the Texas Golden Gloves Championship and the USA State Boxing Championship before turning professional in 2016. From Fort Worth, Texas, the all-action Vazquez trains under Tony Cabello at Reyes Boxing Gym. Vazquez’s only losses came against future champion Raymond Ford and in world-title challenges against Joe Cordina and Rafael Espinoza.

“My opponent is a tough Venezuelan, said Vazquez, “but I will win because I’m better, faster, stronger, smarter, and more experienced at a higher level.”

34-year-old Grimardi Machuca started boxing at the relatively late age of 18 years old and compiled an impressive final amateur record of 257-18, including winning the Ringside Amateur World Championship, the Texas Golden Gloves Championship and the USA State Boxing Championship before turning professional in 2016. From Camden, New Jersey, via Guarico, Venezuela, the technically exceptional Machuca trains under Miguel Tapia at Gorilla Gym and considers his best punches the straight right hand and the left hook.

“I only know that he is aggressive,” said Machuca, “but I’ve been working toward this for a long time. I pushed myself hard during this training camp, and that’s what I work for: to win!”

Four more exciting bouts are scheduled featuring top prospects Emilio Garcia, Xavier and Ray Bocanegra, and Amador Mendez, who will all be featured in the Future Stars portion of the undercard in super-competitive bouts matched the ProBoxTV way!

“Our young fighters are matched much more competitively,” said Garry Jonas. “The fans can tell we put our young guys in tougher matchups than everybody else. The Future Stars Series is an obstacle course because putting them in with easy opponents would be malpractice. These matchups are good for the fans and good for the fighters, that’s why this series is as popular as it is.”

On fight night, the action starts at 4:30 pm CST. College Park Center at the University of Texas is located at 600 S Center St, in Arlington.

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Press Conference Notes: Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas & Rafael Espinoza-Edward Vazquez Top Monster World Championship Doubleheader Sunday in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (May 1, 2025) — Nearly four years have passed since Naoya Inoue last fought in the United States.

But on Sunday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, The Monster makes his stateside return.

Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) will defend his undisputed junior featherweight championship against San Antonio’s Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs). It’ll be the biggest challenge of Cardenas’s career, but it’ll also be a shot to author an upset of the kind that once silenced Tokyo in 1990.

In the co-feature, Mexico’s  Rafael Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) will defend his WBO featherweight world title against Texas-born former title challenger Edward Vazquez (17-2, 4 KOs).

Inoue-Cardenas and Espinoza-Vazquez will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

The ESPN+-streamed undercard will begin at 6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT and features the return of unbeaten Dominican welterweight Rohan Polanco (15-0, 10 KOs), who meets Argentina’s heavy-handed Fabian Maidana (24-3, 18 KOs) in a 10-rounder.

Also, rising Mexican American prospect Emiliano Fernando Vargas (13-0, 11 KOs) will take on Spain’s Juan Leon (11-2-1, 2 KOs) in an eight-round junior welterweight tilt.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions, and Sampson Boxing, tickets are on sale now via AXS.com.

At Friday’s press conference, this is what the fighters said:

Naoya Inoue

“The last two times I was here, it was during the pandemic, and I had to train accordingly. But this time I’m fighting at T-Mobile, and that’s going to be the biggest difference.”

“I’m very motivated to fight in front of an American crowd in a big arena like this, but because it’s during Cinco De Mayo Weekend, it feels like I’m playing an away game. So I don’t know what to expect.”

“The ideal situation is to show the American fans my boxing and win with a knockout. But more than anything, I want people to see something they haven’t been able to see yet in the U.S.”

“Cardenas is a very well-rounded fighter. And I think it’s a good platform to show my boxing skills.”

Ramon Cardenas

“I remember watching 24/7 with Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather. I remember watching them and wanting to be here. And now I’m here. Also, fighting for a world title is one thing, but fighting for the undisputed title is more than I could ever ask for. It makes me hungrier. It makes me want it more.”

“I know it’s going to be a tough fight. I know Inoue is a pound-for-pound great. But I’m ready for that. I’m ready for the toughest fight of my career. I picture this being a hard fight, but I also picture myself coming out there and doing my thing and showing the world who I am.”

“I need to finish this mission. I’ve lost an uncle on the way. I’ve lost a trainer on the way. And now I’m two days away from accomplishing the mission, and that’s my plan.”

Rafael Espinoza

“This is another opportunity in my career. I think I have shown in each fight that I want to get better each time. This is not the exception. It was one of the best camps I’ve ever had. I feel great physically and mentally, so you can expect the best from me.”

“In my first fight with Ramirez, I knew that nobody knew what I was capable of. And I still haven’t showed what I’m capable, in terms of both my boxing skills and my heart. I have shown a bit, but I still have a lot to show. He’s a great fighter, so it’s a great opportunity to keep showing what I’m made of.”

“This is a great opportunity. I always wanted to fight on these dates, and I’ve always wanted to fight here. And now I’m doing that. So that gives me the motivation to wake up every day and give it a 1000% because I am accomplishing my dreams.”

Edward Vazquez

“It’s going to take violence to win. Total all-out violence. That’s why I’m here. I’m here to hurt him and take that belt back home with me to Texas.”

“For sparring, we’ve had a few guys come in who are 126 and 130 pounds. But for the most part, we used guys who are at 147 and 154, which is what I’m expecting to be at on fight night, so it works out.”

“I was one of the top amateurs at 145 pounds. I was always the smaller guy, but I always fought guys who were 6’1” or 6’2”. I traveled across the country fighting guys like that. If you know me, I’ll get in the ring with anybody.”

Rohan Polanco 

“It’s a Mexican date, so I want to tell Fabian Maidana to make sure he’s coming to fight. Let’s give a great fight to the people.”

“I always come to deliver a great show, as you have all seen in my last fights. This will not be the exception. I’m coming to fight. I’m coming to obtain the victory. And I’m coming to represent my country.”

Emiliano Fernando Vargas

“Fight by fight, we’ll get there. This Sunday is going to be a Super Bowl event. I know we usually fight on Saturdays, but this time on Sunday. I just can’t wait. I know he’s ready. I’m only a pound away. I’m in the best shape. If they thought my last performance was great, I’m going to outshine the last one.”

“Every fighter has an opportunity to make a name. That’s their goal, and that’s my goal as well.  To make my dreams happen, I have to crush his. I know he’s ready. I know it’s going to be a tough fight. I know every fight is going to be a step-up fight.”

Juan Leon

“This is a dream come true. It’s incredible. I want to thank God. I also want to thank my promoter. So, I’m inspired to come here and give everything.”

On receiving the offer to fight Vargas

“At first, I didn’t believe it. I thought it was a joke. But then I saw it was real. I’m filled with inspiration to give everything.”

Art Barrera Jr.

“I’ve been busy. I just fought three, four weeks ago. This is obviously a bigger card, bigger opportunity, so it’s definitely a great opportunity to show my skill set.”

Raeese Aleem

“I’m excited to fight. Every time I step in the ring, I bring it. I earned the nickname ‘The Beast’ for a reason. Fast hands, fast feet, explosive… I’m an entertaining fighter.”

On a potential fight with Espinoza

“I’ve been trying to fight ‘The Tree.’ I’ve been trying to knock that tree down. We’ll see what happens. I have to get through this fight, It’s going to be a tough fight. Every fight at this level is extremely tough, but I’m going to show up and show out, and I’m looking for a big fight next.”

Sunday, May 4

ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT)

Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas, 12 rounds, Inoue’s Undisputed Junior Featherweight World Title

Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez, 12 rounds, Espinoza’s WBO Featherweight World Title 
 

ESPN+ (6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT)

Rohan Polanco vs. Fabian Maidana, 10 rounds, Polanco’s WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title

Emiliano Fernando Vargas vs. Juan Leon, 8 rounds, Vacant Jr NABF Junior Welterweight Title

Mikito Nakano vs. Pedro Marquez, 10 rounds, Featherweight 

Art Barrera Jr. vs. Juan Carlos Guerra Jr., 6 rounds, Junior Middleweight

Raeese Aleem vs. Rudy Garcia, 10 rounds, Featherweight

Patrick O’Connor vs. Marcus Smith, 4 rounds, Cruiserweight (swing bout)



A Monster Arrival! Naoya Inoue & Ramon Cardenas Make Vegas Splash Ahead of Sunday’s Undisputed Junior Featherweight Showdown

LAS VEGAS (May 1, 2025) — For the first time in nearly four years, boxing’s pound-for-pound monster touched down in America for a fight week.

Japanese icon Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) and San Antonio’s Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs) made their grand arrivals today in Las Vegas ahead of their showdown this Sunday, May 4, at T-Mobile Arena.

Inoue will defend his undisputed junior featherweight championship in his first U.S. appearance since 2021. Cardenas will bid for his first world title and look to author a Texas-sized upset.

In the co-feature, Mexico’s Rafael Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) will defend his WBO featherweight world title against Texas-born former world title challenger Edward Vazquez (17-2, 4 KOs).

Inoue-Cardenas and Espinoza-Vazquez will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

The ESPN+-streamed undercard will begin at 6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT and features the return of Dominican welterweight contender Rohan Polanco (15-0, 10 KOs), who takes on hard-hitting Argentine Fabian Maidana (24-3, 18 KOs) in a 10-rounder.

Additionally, Mexican American star Emiliano Fernando Vargas (13-0, 11 KOs) will lock horns with Spain’s Juan Leon (11-2-1, 2 KOs) in an eight-rounder at junior welterweight. 

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions, and Sampson Boxing, tickets are on sale now via AXS.com.
 
At Thursday’s grand arrivals, this is what the fighters said:

Naoya Inoue

“It’s been four years since I’ve been here, so I’m very excited.”
 
“I am very much aware of what the fans expect of me. And on Cinco De Mayo Weekend, I plan on meeting those expectations.”
 
“{Cardenas} is a very well-rounded fighter. With that being said, he has a very good left. I don’t have time to be cautious.”

Ramon Cardenas

“I’m excited to be here.  I’m blessed to be a part of this weekend because we know it’s a historic week in boxing. And to be here, seeing my name on these billboards, is a blessing.”
 
“It means a lot to represent Mexico during this weekend because we’ve had legends and warriors fight on this weekend. I’m going to give my all.”
 
“This is a dream come true for me. I have to finish completing this dream. I’ve lost an uncle on this journey. I’ve lost a trainer on this journey. So, to be able to accomplish my dream of becoming a world champion is my goal.”
 
“I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I have no pressure on me, so I’m going to go out there and give the fans a great show.”

“I’m not here for the money. I’m here for the legacy. If I become a world champion, nobody can take that away from me.”

Rafael Espinoza
 
“I feel butterflies in my stomach! I’m happy because these are the dates I’ve always wanted to fight on. This is the place I’ve always wanted to fight at. So, it’s a dream come true, and it fills me with motivation. And I also have a strong desire to steal the show that night.”
 
“I consider myself to be a fighter who should be using my distance. But I like to fight on the inside. I know it’s one of my advantages. I’m tall, but exchanging punches is what has worked for me, and I feel that my conditioning has made me strong, so I try to take advantage of that.”
 
“He’s Mexican like me. He likes to come forward. So, his style will mesh well with mine because we’re both going to come forward. It’s going to be a great fight. I’m sure. I want to demonstrate that I’m ready for big things.”

Edward Vazquez

“I feel blessed to be here. The emotions are there, but I have to stay focused. I have to stay locked in. I’m trying to stay locked in and not let all of this get to me. I’m taking it moment by moment.”

“In the past, I’ve felt like I’ve only come short by a few points in fights. But Sunday night will be my opportunity to score a big point. That’s what’s on my mind.”

“You can expect all action. We’re going to leave it all out there. We’re going to give the fans a good show.”
 

Sunday, May 4

ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT)

Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas, 12 rounds, Inoue’s Undisputed Junior Featherweight World Title

Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez, 12 rounds, Espinoza’s WBO Featherweight World Title 
 

ESPN+ (6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT)Rohan Polanco vs. Fabian Maidana, 10 rounds, Polanco’s WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title

Emiliano Fernando Vargas vs. Juan Leon, 8 rounds, Vacant Jr. NABF Junior Welterweight Title

Mikito Nakano vs. Pedro Marquez, 10 rounds, Featherweight 

Art Barrera Jr. vs. Juan Carlos Guerra Jr., 6 rounds, Junior Middleweight

Raeese Aleem vs. Rudy Garcia, 10 rounds, Featherweight

Patrick O’Connor vs. Marcus Smith, 4 rounds, Cruiserweight (swing bout)



Rafael Espinoza: “I’m Going To Steal The Show On May 4!”

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (April 25, 2025) — Mexico’s featherweight king, Rafael Espinoza, plans to steal the spotlight on Cinco de Mayo Weekend.

The 31-year-old Espinoza defends his WBO crown against Edward Vazquez on Sunday, May 4, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Espinoza-Vazquez will serve as the co-feature to the undisputed junior featherweight showdown between Japanese pound-for-pound icon Naoya Inoue and San Antonio-born contender Ramon Cardenas.

Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) built his career in Mexico before shocking two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez for the WBO title in December 2023. Dropped in the fifth, he stormed back to score a 12th-round knockdown and claim a majority decision in ESPN’s Upset of the Year. He defended the title last June with a fourth-round TKO versus Sergio Chirino before ending the Ramirez rivalry by stopping him in six in their December rematch. Vazquez (17-2, 4 KOs), from Fort Worth, Texas, enters his second world title opportunity after knocking out Kenneth Taylor in four rounds last October.

Inoue-Cardenas and Espinoza-Vazquez will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
 
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions, and Sampson Boxing, tickets are on sale now via AXS.com.

This is what Espinoza said following a recent training session in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico:

“Edward Vazquez is a great fighter. He’s going to come with everything. We chose him because we know it would make for an exciting fight. This is an important fight for me. At the same time, I don’t like to predict knockouts or tell people how the fight will end. I’m simply going to do my job. If the knockout comes, then great. Either way, I’m scoring a win for my people.”

“I’m treating Vazquez as if he were an unbeaten champion. That’s how I’m taking things in my preparation, and that will ensure I don’t come in overconfident. Also, I know that it’s a huge opportunity for him, so he will come in the best shape possible.”

“It’s a great responsibility to fight on such an important weekend for Mexicans, so I see it as a source of motivation. I want to continue representing Mexico on these important fight dates.”

“The only thing on my mind is Edward Vazquez and defeating him on May 4. But at the same time, I’d like to show the Japanese people that I’m also ready for Naoya Inoue. That kind of fight would help me become one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.”

“I’m going to steal the show on May 4 and give all the Mexicans in attendance a great night.”



Rafael Espinoza and Emiliano Fernando Vargas Host Mexico City Press Conference

MEXICO CITY (April 9, 2025) — WBO featherweight world champion Rafael Espinoza and Mexican-American junior welterweight phenom Emiliano Fernando Vargas joined forces for a special press conference Tuesday afternoon in Mexico City.

Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) will defend his crown against former world title challenger Edward Vazquez as the co-feature to the Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas undisputed junior featherweight world title showdown on Sunday, May 4, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Vargas (13-0, 11 KOs), the son of former world champion Fernando Vargas, will see action on the bill in an eight-rounder against an opponent to be named.

A capable singer, Espinoza regaled the crowd with his rendition of “El Rey” while backed by a mariachi band. He then visited the famed Romanza Gym, where Hall of Fame trainer Nacho Beristáin has nurtured world champions such as Juan Manuel Marquez and Jhonny Gonzalez for over three decades. Espinoza aims to make the third defense of his title on Cince De Mayo weekend, five months removed from a sixth-round TKO over Robeisy Ramirez in their rematch.

Vargas made his 2025 debut on March 29 with a blistering second-round stoppage over Giovannie Gonzalez. Fully recovered from a hand injury that sidelined him for several months, Vargas makes a rapid return on a Las Vegas super card.

This is what Espinoza and Vargas had to say at Tuesday’s press conference.

Rafael Espinoza 

“We know that Vazquez is an opponent who is very prepared. We know that it’s going to make for a great fight. He’s a warrior who’s not going to give up because he wants everything that I have. So, you are going to see the best version of ‘El Divino.'”

“The Vazquez fight is my priority, but I want the {Inoue} fight because it’s going to make me a pound-for-pound fighter, and that’s my goal. It’s a very strong goal.”

“I haven’t shown what I’m capable of. I’m a world champion, but I want to show that I’m the best.”

Emiliano Fernando Vargas

“This is something really special to me, being here in Mexico City, which is where my blood is from. I’m proud to be Mexican and American and happy to be here.”

“I want to keep winning. I want to keep growing. The only thing I’m focused on is my May 4 bout, and we have about four fights planned for this year. But I gotta get through May 4 first and keep winning. I’m going to shine like the star that God made me. He made me in his image and a little in the image of my dad. I’m happy to be back May 4.”

Inoue-Cardenas and Espinoza-Vazquez will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Vargas’ bout and the rest of the undercard will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions, and Sampson Boxing, tickets are on sale now via AXS.com.



Sunday Night Home Run: Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas/Rafael Espinoza-Edward Vazquez Championship Doubleheader to be Televised May 4 LIVE on ESPN

LAS VEGAS (March 17, 2025) — “The Monster” is ready to hit his next undisputed junior featherweight world title defense out of the park. 

Japanese icon Naoya Inoue will defend all the belts against Ramon Cardenas on Sunday, May 4, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inoue-Cardenas and the WBO featherweight title bout between reigning champion Rafael Espinoza and top contender Edward Vazquez will headline a world championship doubleheader that will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

The Inoue-Cardenas card is scheduled to air immediately following the Sunday Night Baseball game between Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves.

Undercard bouts will be announced soon and stream live and exclusively on ESPN+.

“This is a tremendous platform for Inoue to perform, as he and the incomparable Ohtani are two of Japan’s most decorated athletes,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “This promises to be a special event at T-Mobile Arena and for boxing fans watching on ESPN.”

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions, and Sampson Boxing, tickets are on sale now via AXS.com.



May 4: Rafael Espinoza-Edward Vazquez Featherweight World Title Battle Confirmed as Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas Co-Feature at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (March 13, 2025) — Featherweight boxing has long been central to Mexico’s pugilistic tradition, and Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza is ready to honor that legacy on Cinco de Mayo Weekend.
 
Espinoza will defend his WBO featherweight world title against former world title challenger Edward Vazquez on Sunday, May 4, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
Espinoza-Vazquez, presented in association with Zanfer Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, will be the co-feature to the undisputed junior featherweight showdown between pound-for-pound icon Naoya Inoue and San Antonio native Ramon Cardenas.
 
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Ohashi Promotion, Teiken Promotions, and Sampson Boxing, pre-sale tickets are available now by clicking HERE. The public on-sale is scheduled for Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. PT via AXS.com.
 
Broadcast and undercard information will be announced soon.
 
“Rafael Espinoza is a towering featherweight with the power and skills to be a world champion for years to come, and we’re excited to showcase him on such a meaningful weekend for Mexican boxing,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum “Edward Vazquez is a tough, determined challenger who knows this is his shot to change everything. Fans at T-Mobile Arena are in for a treat as Espinoza shares the spotlight with the incomparable Naoya Inoue on this historic Cinco de Mayo card.”
 
Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) built his career almost exclusively in Mexico before shocking two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez for the WBO crown in December 2023. Dropped in the fifth, he stormed back to floor the Cuban in the 12th and secured a majority decision in ESPN’s Upset of the Year. He defended his title in June with a fourth-round TKO over Sergio Chirino, then ran it back with Ramirez in December, breaking him down and stopping him in six. Now, Espinoza looks to make his third world title defense in a division long ruled by Mexican greats like Salvador Sanchez, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, and Juan Manuel Marquez. 
 
Espinoza said, “I’m thrilled to return to the ring, especially in the city where I always dreamed of fighting, Las Vegas. Fighting at T-Mobile Arena is also a dream come true, which adds even more excitement for me. Edward Vazquez is a tough fighter who wants to take what’s mine. But I’m prepared to show him that I’m here to stay as a champion. I cannot wait for May 4 to reaffirm that once again.”
 
Vazquez (17-2, 4 KOs), from Fort Worth, Texas, compiled an 11-0 record before suffering a highly controversial split decision defeat to eventual world champion Raymond Ford in February 2022. He rebounded with four victories before stepping up in weight to challenge undefeated IBF junior lightweight champion Joe Cordina in November 2023. Vazquez gave Cordina all he could handle in Monte Carlo, but Cordina retained his title with a majority decision. He returned to form with a decision over Daniel Bailey last May before blasting out Kenneth Taylor in four in October. 
 
Vazquez said, “May 4 can’t get here soon enough. I started boxing at eight years old and have been a pro for over nine years. Nothing has ever been handed to me. I earned this opportunity. Espinoza is a fantastic fighter and a deserving champion, but he has never stepped into the ring with someone like ‘Kid’ Vazquez.”



VIDEO: Edward Vazquez Talks after KO over Kenneth Taylor



EARLY RESULTS FROM NEW YORK CITY (YOSHIDA – METCALF 2)

Myquan Williams remained undefeated with a eighth and final round stoppage over Lavaisas Williams in a junior welterweight bout.

In round one, Myquan Williams dropped Lavaisas Williams with an hard overhand right. Myquan dropped Lavaisas the end of the round with another big right.

In round five, Lavaisas began to swell under his right eye. In round eight, Myquan landed a another booming left that put Lavaisas down and the fight was waived off at 1:28.

Myquan Williams, 140 lbs of Hartford, CT is 22-0-2 with 11 knockouts, Lavaisas Williams, 138.6 lbs of Rochester, NY is 10-2-1.

Konrad Kaczmarkiewicz defeated Khainell Wheeler via six-round split decision in a light heavyweight bout.

Kaczmarkiewicz, 171 lbs of Szozecin, POL won on two cards by 59-55 scores. Wheeler got a card 58-56.

Kaczmarkiewicz is now 8-1-1. Wheeler, 174 lbs of Bethlehem, PA is 7-6.

Former world title challenger Edward Vazquez stopped Kenneth Taylor after round four of their of their 10-round junior lightweight fight.

Vazquez pressured Taylor throughout the contest and the corner stopped the bout in the corner.

Vazquez, 130 lbs of Fort Worth, TX is 17-2 with four knockouts. Taylor, 129 lbs of Tyler, TX is 14-4-2.

Jerry Forrest won a eight-round unanimous decision over Earl Newman in a heavyweight fight.

Forrest, 216.8 lbs of Lafyette, LA won by scores of 79-73 and 78-74 twice and is now 28-6-2. Newman, 252.8 lbs of Brooklyn is 10-4-1.



WORLD-RANKED JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER EDWARD “KID” VAZQUEZ TO FACE KENNETH TAYLOR ON DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT’S HEROES ON THE HUDSON 2

NEW YORK, NY (October 11, 2024) Texas sensation Edward “Kid” Vazquez has been added to DiBella Entertainment’s “Heroes on the Hudson 2”, live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, October 23. Vazquez will take on Kenneth Taylor as they vie for the vacant IBF USBA Junior Lightweight Title in a 10-round clash. The fight will be a part of the ProBoxTV livestream, beginning at 8:00pm ET. A portion of the proceeds from “Heroes on the Hudson 2” will be donated to West Point Society of New York, Merging Vets & Players, and The Headstrong Project.

Tickets for “Heroes On The Hudson 2”, priced at $182, $157, $82 and $57, are on sale now and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com HERE. Doors at The Theater at Madison Square Garden will open on the night of the event at 7:00 PM ET.

How to Watch: Download the free ProBoxTV app available in all app stores, in English and Spanish. It is available on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, LG and Fubo Sports Channel, as well as on ProBoxTV’s YouTube channel.

“Eddie Vazquez has proven himself against the top fighters in the world and arguably should be an undefeated world champion. His fight against Joe Cordina was a war ending in a controversial decision that should have gone Edward’s way,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “Now, after a rebound victory in May, Vazquez is ready to climb back up the ranks of the junior lightweight division. On October 23, he has the opportunity to seize the USBA title when he collides with the tough Kenneth Taylor at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.”

Vazquez (16-2, 3 KOs) has been anxious to return to the ring following his dominant win against Daniel Bailey in May. The fight followed a controversial majority decision loss to Joe Cordina in November 2023 in an action-packed “Fight of the Year” contender that many felt should have seen Vazquez being awarded with Cordina’s IBF Junior Lightweight World Title. Cordina subsequently lost his belt to Anthony Cacace in May when the two met in Saudi Arabia. 

Vazquez has since beat the drum in media interviews and on social media, looking to secure a fight with Cacace or any titleholder at either 126 or 130 pounds, as he is comfortable at either weight.

A consummate fighter, Vazquez stays ready for any opportunity that should come his way. 

“I train every single day. Being a fighter, the fire I have in me is something that never ever goes out. I could be 0-20 and this fire inside me will never extinguish. This is my lifestyle and all I’ve ever known. I’m training my ass off every day and am always ready for whenever the call comes.” 

The call to fight came, with Kenneth Taylor (14-3-2, 6 KOs), of Tyler, TX, in the opposite corner. “The Problem Child,” as Taylor is known, is coming off of a hard-fought decision loss to Victor Hernandez in April. 

“I’m not looking past Taylor,” said Vazquez. “I am 100 percent focused on October 23 and winning the USBA title.” 

“It’s going to be a great fight,” said Taylor. “I can guarantee that there’s going to be fireworks. I think we’re going to steal the show. 

“This opportunity is long overdue for me,” he continued. “I’m excited to be on this stage, but we’re treating it like another day at the office. We’ll celebrate when the job is done. I’ve been proving myself and putting on shows for my fans since my amateur days. By the end of the bout, I’m hoping people will walk away saying that it was one of the best fights they’ve seen or that they want to see us fight again.”

In the “Heroes on the Hudson 2” main event, Miyo Yoshida (17-4) rematches Shurretta Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 KOs) for Yoshida’s IBF Bantamweight World Title. The two faced off at the first annual Heroes on the Hudson event last November, with Metcalf winning a unanimous decision. 

“Heroes on the Hudson 2” is proudly sponsored by CAVU Securities and Morgan Stanley. Companies interested in purchasing sponsorship packages available can contact DiBella Entertainment at (212) 947-2577.

A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the following Veterans causes: 

West Point Society of New York provides camaraderie and support to graduates and former cadets of the United States Military Academy.  

Merging Vets & Players is an organization that combines veterans with the sporting community to help our heroes thrive and make connections and a difference on the field and in their communities. Learn more at vetsandplayers.org

The Headstrong Project provides free, confidential, and easy-to-access mental healthcare for members of the military community. More information can be found at theheadstrongproject.org.

Further details on this event will be announced shortly.

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Cordina edges Vazquez to Retain 130 lb. Title

Joe Cordina won a razor-thin majority decision over Edward Vazquez to retain the IBF Junior Lightweight title at Casino De Monaco in Monte Carlo.

It was a close fight with Vazquez pushing the fight on the inside. Cordina was able to land some good combinations in the nip-and-tuck battle.

Cordina, 129.9 lbs of Cardiff, WAL won by scores of 116-112 twice and 114-114 and is now 17-9. Vazquez, 128.8 lbs of Fort Worth, TX is 15-2.

Adrian Curiel shocked Sivenathi Nontshinga with a stunning second round stoppage to win the IBF Light Flyweight title.

Curiel landed a booming overhand right that sent Nontshinga down and out at 1:09.

Curiel, 107.9 lbs of Mexico City is 24-4-1 with five knockouts. Nontshinga, 107.7 lbs of Reeston, SA is 12-1.

Soueymane Cissokho won a 12-round unanimous decision over Isaias Lucero in a welterweight bout.

In round 11, Lucero was cut around his right eye.

Cissokho, 146.5 lbs of Paris won by scores of 118-109 twice and 117-110 and is 17-0. Lucero, 147 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 16-2.

In round two, Cissokho dropped Lucero with a right Hamd.

Ramla Ali avenged her only professional defeat by winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Julissa Alejandra Guzman in a super bantamweight bout.

Ali, who was stopped by Guzman in February, won by scores of 96-94 on all cards and is now 9-1. Guzman, 121.5 lbs of Ciudad, MEX is 13-3-2.



VIDEO: Joe Cordina Vs Edward Vazquez Plus Undercard Weigh In

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kooJz_OdLGY


CORDINA VS. VAZQUEZ WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER

10 x 2 mins vacant WBA International Super-Bantamweight Title
JULISSA ALEJANDRA GUZMAN 121.5 lbs v RAMLA ALI 121.8 lbs
(Ciudad Obregon, Mexico)                              (Mogadishu, Somalia)

followed by

12 x 3 mins WBC Silver Welterweight Title
SOULEYMANE CISSOKHO 146.6 lbs v ISAIAS LUCERO 147 lbs
(Paris, France)                                         (Tijuana, Mexico)

followed by

12 x 3 mins IBF Light-Flyweight World Title
SIVENATHI NONTSHINGA 107.7 lbs v ADRIAN CURIEL DOMINGUEZ 107.9 lbs
(Reeston, South Africa)                        (Mexico City, Mexico)

followed by

12 x 3 mins IBF Super-Featherweight World Title
JOE CORDINA 129.9 lbs v EDWARD VAZQUEZ 128.8 lbs
(Cardiff, Wales)                   (Fort Worth, USA)



VIDEO: Joe Cordina Vs Edward Vazquez Plus Undercard Press Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLC7vTrOvmY&t=2988s


CORDINA VS. VAZQUEZ + UNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:
 
“Welcome to Monaco and it feels so good to be back with our friends at SBM and Casino de Monte Carlo ahead of a huge night of World championship boxing, a double-header of World championship action live from Monaco on DAZN around the world.
 
“It’s been four years since we graced this venue, a unique environment for boxing.
 
“The main event, in my opinion, the best 130-pounder in the world, Joe Cordina will defend his IBF title against Edward Vazquez, a tough fight for Joe as he looks to unify the division in 2024 and Sivenathi Nontshinga defends his IBF strap against Adrian Curiel Dominguez in our other World title bout and he’s one of the most exciting fighters in the world after a couple of incredible fights, one in his native South Africa and a fight of the year contender in Mexico.
 
“We believe Souleymane Cissokho is France’s next World champion and he’s in a good fight with Isaias Lucero, and for me, one of the fights of the night, Ramla Ali will attempt to overcome the defeat she suffered to Julissa Guzman in a fantastic female fight on the card.”
 
Joe Cordina:
 
“It’s been four years since I boxed here last and it’s a special place that has a special place in my heart.
 
“He’s a good fighter, I’ve never once disrespected him. I’m taking this very seriously, don’t worry about that. I saw in an interview that I am taking him lightly, trust me, I’ve never taken a journeyman lightly never mind a world title fight. This is a fight that can potentially set up my future and my kids’ future. I’ve got three kids to look after so every time it gets tough, I think of my kids. Without me winning on Saturday, those big fights aren’t going to be there for me, so I’ll do everything possible to get the win.
 
“He’s going to bring it because it’s a big opportunity for him. He’s a good fighter, I watched the fight against Ford, and I thought he should have had it, so he’s going to bring the heat but I am ready to match it. 
 
“People said I didn’t have power, I knocked out Ogawa. Then they said I can only look pretty, and I showed I can dig down against Rakhimov. If you come into the gym and see how I train and spar, I do that on the daily, but the Rakhimov fight is the only one that I’ve had to get out of first gear. So, me saying you have to be special to beat me, it’s not being cocky, I believe in my ability. I’ve done it time after time as a pro and all through my 180 amateur fights, I’ve beaten some great, great fighters that have won Olympic and World medals. It’s not a fluke, I am the real deal.
 
“I’m hoping Michael will give me a few more tickets to get my fans in! I told them not to book until I found out the deal with the tickets, but they booked anyway. They have come over anyway and they’ll be in the Irish bar waiting for me to get out, but first and foremost I’ve got to get the job done on Saturday. I know he’s going to put it all on the line, and I am ready to do the same too.”
 
Edward Vazquez:
 
“I’m thankful to Matchroom and Lou DiBella for this opportunity, I feel like everyone has their time and this is my time. I’m here for a reason, I’m blessed to be here, and I am prepared. If you have looked at my career, I’ve been the challenger every time and I’ve come out on top, except from that bullshit call, you know what I am talking about (split decision loss to Raymond Ford, February 2022). I’m here to pull the upset and ready to handover a Texas ass-whooping and do what we do.
 
“I hope he is overlooking me. I don’t care how he is looking at it, I just want him to be 100 per cent ready, I don’t want to hear any excuses. Every time I beat these guys that I am supposed to lose to, there’s always some bullshit excuse that comes out, like training camp was bad, my coach was bad, weigh-cut was bad, something like that. I don’t want to hear any of that; I’m 100 per cent ready, we had all the time to get ready for the fight so come Saturday night, we’ll see who the best man is.
 
“I just have to do me, listen to my coach and my team and stick to the game plan. He’s got a lot of great attributes, but he’s never been in there with someone like me and he’s going to find out.”
 
Sivenathi Nontshinga:
 
“Thank you for granting me this opportunity to fight here, I’m looking forward to the fight, I’ve been working hard with my team, and I am glad to be here. I believe it takes a special person to achieve such greatness.
 
“I am going to get inside the ring and do what I know, nothing more, nothing less. I expect a good clean fight, I am used to big stages now and the ability I have to get inside the ring and do the job, it makes me a special person and I want to give the people of Monaco a great fight like I did in Mexico.”
 
Adrian Curiel Dominguez:
 
“I am completely committed to getting this victory and taking the belt home to Mexico. I saw the Rocky Hernandez fight and I think it shows the hunger that we’ve got, I need to almost die to win this belt and he needs to be prepared to do the same if he wants to get the victory, but it will be me that gets it.”
 
Souleymane Cissokho
 
“I feel like I am at home fighting in Monaco, we’ve had a very good camp, working very hard and I can’t wait to get back in the ring on Saturday night.
 
“We are looking for those big title fights, so Isaias is a good fight for me, we know that Mexican fighters are very tough, so I can’t wait to share the ring with him and then move forward for World titles.”
 
Isaias Lucero:
 
“There’s lots of hunger to get the win. I’m really enjoying this experience so I want to go through and get the victory. I understand that it will be difficult because I am facing someone with great amateur pedigree, but I want to do my best.”
 
Julissa Guzman:
 
“It’s great to have another opportunity for a big fight but it’s different this time as I am defending what is mine. I am no longer the challenger, and this is going to make it even more difficult for Ramla, as I know you are going to run, and I am ready to fly at you in the ring. I am going to make good on my promise to knock you out. 
 
“I have to come through Saturday but as I have said before, the decision to take this rematch will go in my favour and after this fight, I want to face the best in the division because I want to be the best.”
 
Ramla Ali:
 
“It is a huge fight for me. A lot of people are saying to me ‘why are you jumping straight into this rematch?’ I was speaking to Steve Bunce earlier who was giving me props for it, but with me, my whole life has been riddled with challenges, as everyone knows my backstory has been talked about. I’ve had challenges in my personal life and my sporting life, and you have to accept those challenges. I was telling Steve; I was watching a Baseball movie and there was a quote that said ‘never let the fear of striking out keep you from plating the game’. So, you can never let fear keep you from doing what you want to do and from achieving your dreams and goals.
 
“All fights I have had in my opinion have been tough. I have trained equally as hard for my pro debut as I did for this camp. So, I consider every person in front of me as a challenge. I always try to stay disciplined; I like to get involved and have a bit of a tear-up, who doesn’t? Why do we box in the first place? But it is about staying disciplined, sticking to the game plan, listening to Manny Robles as I’ve probably given him more grey hairs in this camp than I have ever done. I know from that; it will be a great day on Saturday.”
 
Michael Wittstock:
 
“To put on an event like this in a venue like this is not easy, and I want to thank the casino for everything they do for us. They have done us proud. In 2013, Prince Albert gave us his blessing and backing to start boxing here, and it was triple G, Gennadiy Golovkin that kickstarted his career here then, came back to fight Martin Murray in a World title fight and then went to America to become a legend and a household name. Gennadiy is in constant contact with me, and his heart is deeply involved in Monaco, he loves the place.
 
“Eddie comes from a family that has been in boxing for many years with his father Barry, and what I like about Matchroom is they have a young team and are the biggest and best promoters in the world. 
 
“Monaco has one thing that it’s really good at and that’s building bridges between other nations and other people. I think that boxing has latched onto that and looking at the bill this weekend, you will see part of that. We’ve come a long way with boxing in Monaco, we’ve had a lot of support from people that have helped us. Eddie, thank you and Frank Smith for all you have done, it’s a privilege to deal with guys and on behalf of Prince Albert, I wish all the boxers the best of luck and to enjoy your time here.”
 
Rudy Tarditi:
 
“It’s very important for us to receive an event like this, for the image of SBM and the casino in the world, so we are very happy to welcome you.”
 
Laurent Puons:
 
“It’s a great pleasure to see Matchroom back in Monaco. On Saturday night you will have the opportunity to attend an amazing boxing event with four title fights, eight high-level and powerful boxers. Believe me on Saturday night, Monaco will be the worldwide capital of boxing – so ‘bonne chance’ to all the boxers, may the best win.”



CORDINA DEFENDS IBF CROWN AS MATCHROOM RETURN TO THE CASINO DE MONTE CARLO ON NOVEMBER 4

Two thrilling World Title fights and two more championship bouts will light up Monte Carlo in a night of elite boxing on Saturday November 4, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding – France and French Overseas Territories, Andorra and Monaco).
 
Welsh hero Joe Cordina will defend his IBF Super-Featherweight World Title against highly-rated American rival Edward Vazquez at the famous Casino de Monte Carlo. 
 
Undefeated Cordina (16-0, 9 KOs) is widely regarded as one of the best British fighters today, a two-time champion of the world in just 16 fights, and returns to the ring following his breathtaking victory last April over Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov. And Cordina makes his way back to Monaco where he overcame Mario Enrique Tinoco in November 2019.
 
The Tony Sims-trained champion, 31, will face a tough challenge in Vazquez (15-1, 3 KOs), who gets his first-ever World Title shot thanks to a four-fight winning streak. The 27-year-old Texan’s only career loss to date was a split decision defeat by Raymond Ford in May 2022.
 
Another all-action World Title fight is in store when South Africa’s Sive Nontshinga puts his IBF Light Flyweight championship on the line against Mexico’s Adrian Curiel Dominguez (22-4-1, 3 KOs).
 
The ‘Special One’ Nontshinga (12-0, 9 KOs) makes the second defence of his IBF crown, which he won in a fight of the year contender against Hector Flores Calixto in 2022, and this bout promises to be another enthralling 12-round fight.
 
The future of French boxing will be on display too as Souleymane Cissokho defends his WBC Silver Welterweight Title against Isaias Lucero.
 
The 2016 Olympic Bronze medallist is undefeated as a professional (16-0, 9 KOs), and will be looking to put on another strong showcase of his incredible talents on home soil when he collides with hard-hitting Mexican, Lucero (16-1, 10 KOs). 
 
The inspirational Ramla Ali will seek redemption as she looks to avenge her only professional loss to date in a rematch with Julissa Guzman for the IBF Inter-Continental Super-Bantamweight Championship. Mexican Guzman (13-2-2, 7 KOs) sensationally stopped Ali (8-1-0, 2 KOs) in round eight when they met in New Orleans back in June.
 
Campaign activist Ali, who fled war-torn Somalia as a refugee at the age of 12 to move to the UK, was selected as one of Time Magazine’s Women of the Year for 2023 and is a global ambassador for UNICEF along with Cartier and Christian Dior. A win over rival Guzman will reignite her dream of becoming a future World Champion.
 
More unmissable bouts will be confirmed in due course, along with ticket details. 

“I’m excited to be fighting at the Casino de Monte-Carlo for a second time as I put my iBF Super-Featherweight World Title on the line against Edward Vazquez,” said Cordina. “I have happy memories of fighting in Monte Carlo, landing the WBA Continental Title in my first outing down at Super-Featherweight, and I’m looking to put on another explosive performance on November 4 as I continue to work towards unifying the division. Tune in live on DAZN.”
 
“We’re delighted to be returning to beautiful Monte Carlo for another stacked night of World Title action,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “This will be our first fight night in Monte Carlo since 2019 and I’m thrilled to be returning with a huge World Title double-header featuring IBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Joe Cordina defending his crown against Edward Vazquez and IBF Light-Flyweight World Champion Sive Nontshinga putting his belt on the line against Adrian Curiel Dominguez.

“The stunning Casino de Monte-Carlo is a special and unique setting within boxing and we have a thrilling night of championship action in store for fight fans around the world on DAZN. Ramla Ali looks exact revenge over Julissa Guzman and French star Souleyman Cissokho continues his climb up the Welterweight ladder as he faces Isaias Lucero, with more fights to be announced soon.”


RIDERS FIELD TO HOST ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD VIEWING PARTY!

NEW YORK, NY (July 4, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders and DiBella Entertainment are bringing the biggest fight of the year and a night of live boxing to the fight fans of Frisco, TX. On Saturday, July 29, Riders Field will host a viewing party for the long-awaited Errol Spence Jr. versus Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship.

Before Spence and Crawford get it on via the jumbotron, a night of live boxing will take place on the field beginning at 7:30 PM. In the main event, scheduled for 10 rounds, Fort Worth’s own Edward “Kid” Vazquez (14-1, 3 KOs), fresh off a big win on Showtime, will fight for the IBF Intercontinental featherweight championship versus hard-hitting Brayan “La Roca” De Gracia (29-2-1, 25 KOs), of Panama, who represents the most experienced opponent of Vazquez’s career.

Once the night of live action is complete, attention will turn to the biggest scoreboard in all of Minor League Baseball, where Spence and Crawford will battle from Las Vegas. All concessions will be open, making this the biggest and best watch party in town.

International Boxing Hall-of-Famer Lou DiBella is also an important figure in Minor League Baseball as the President and Managing General Partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the AA-affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, and the CEO and Managing Owner of the Montgomery Biscuits, the AA-affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.

“Spence-Crawford is the biggest fight in many years; the two top welterweights in the world, both undefeated and in their prime, will collide to determine who is the best of their era. I am thrilled to bring this tremendous fight to the fans in attendance at Frisco’s Riders Field via the closed-circuit telecast,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “As a special treat, DiBella Entertainment will also deliver a night of live world class boxing, featuring Fort Worth’s Edward Vazquez facing Panamanian KO artist Brayan De Gracia in the main event. Undefeated Armenian welterweight Aram Amirkhanyan and Dallas female boxing star Shurretta Metcalf will highlight the undercard. Boxing at the ballpark, both live and via closed-circuit, was once a longstanding tradition in the sport. On July 29, we will bring that back.”

“It will be peanuts, crackerjacks and fisticuffs on Saturday, July 29 at Riders Field,” said Chuck Greenberg, General Partner and CEO of the Frisco RoughRiders. “Spence vs. Crawford is the biggest boxing event in years and the RoughRiders are thrilled to host a special closed-circuit viewing of the fight for our loyal fans at Riders Field. In addition to the Spence-Crawford fight, DiBella Entertainment will present a live bout card to complement the action-packed evening. This is a truly special and unique event for us and we can’t wait to provide a great night of entertainment.”

Tickets, starting at $35 plus service fees, are on sale NOW and can be purchased through Tickets.com. VIP Ringside seating, including food and drink in the Founders Club presented by Baylor Scott & White Health, are $150. Riders Field is located at 7300 Rough Riders Trl, Frisco, TX 75034. Doors will open on the night of the event at 6:30pm CT, with the first bout scheduled for 7:30pm CT. The Spence-Crawford main event closed-circuit broadcast will be shown immediately following the conclusion of the live bouts.

Leading into the Vazquez-De Gracia main event, rising female talent Shurretta Metcalf (11-4-1, 2 KOs), from Dallas, TX, will fight in the co-featured attraction. Metcalf, once ranked the #1 USA super bantamweight as an amateur, is trained by Ozell Nelson, who worked with former undisputed middleweight world champion Jermain Taylor.

Also highlighting the undercard will be undefeated Armenian welterweight prospect Aram Amirkhanyan (14-0-1, 4 KOs). He is a former IBF International, WBO International, and WBA Continental champion. Prior to the pandemic, Amirkhanyan had been world ranked by three of the major sanctioning bodies and the combined record of his last five opponents was 61-3-1. He returned in July 2022 with an eight-round unanimous decision win.

Further details on this event will be announced shortly.



DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS RISING FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDER EDWARD “KID” VAZQUEZ

NEW YORK, NY (June 5, 2023) – DiBella Entertainment has inked a promotional agreement with rising featherweight contender Edward “Kid” Vazquez (14-1, 3 KOs), from Fort Worth, TX.

Vazquez hails from a fighting family. His grandfather and uncle were both fighters, along with several cousins. On his seventh birthday, Vazquez asked his father to take him to the local boxing gym in Fort Worth; a birthday present that would change the trajectory of his life. 

This trip to the gym would lead to an impressive amateur record of 82-8, including eight Fort Worth Golden Gloves gold medals, a Texas Golden Gloves gold medal, a win at the Ringside World Championships and a runner-up spot in the 2012 Junior Olympics in Mobile, AL. 

At 18, and fresh out of high school, Vazquez was transitioning to turn professional and traveled up the coast of California looking for sparring and inspiration. He found both, spending time training and sparring with Oscar Valdez and Ryan Garcia, among others. Vazquez made his professional debut in 2016, winning a unanimous decision versus Willie Miller. 

He has been with his current trainer, Ray Barrera, out of FHG Boxing Gym, in Fort Worth, ever since his third pro fight. Vazquez would go on to win 11 bouts before suffering his lone defeat at the hands of Raymond Ford in February 2022. It was a fight that would result in a highly controversial win for Ford, who is now rated in the top 10 by three of the major sanctioning bodies.

Vazquez rebounded from that split decision loss with two wins to close out the year.

In March 2020, Vazquez’s life would change dramatically with the birth of his daughter, Saylor. The pandemic was just getting underway, and becoming a father was both exhilarating and scary for the young fighter. 

“It forced me to level up,” Vazquez said. “I always knew I would make it happen with boxing, but now I have to because I have my daughter.”  

In December 2022, Vazquez would get the call to fight DiBella prospect Misael Lopez on Showtime’s “ShoBox” series. 

“I was hesitant to take the fight because I knew I would be coming in as the ‘B-side,’” said Vazquez. “I was robbed in my fight versus Raymond Ford, and didn’t want that to happen again, but I ultimately accepted the fight.

“It was a good, action-packed fight,” Vazquez continued. “He definitely tested my IQ. He was game, and wasn’t going to back down. He was coming to beat me and was 100% confident he was going to do so. I spoiled the plan.” 

Vazquez would earn a split decision win against Lopez after 10 rounds of action, on February 17, 2023, at the Stormont Vail Event Center, in Topeka, KS.

“I’m thrilled to be working with Edward Vazquez,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “He’s one of the best featherweights in the world and he proved that when he beat Raymond Ford, no matter what the scorecards read. Ford’s now #2 in the world and despite the zero on his record, Edward Vazquez beat him on international television. An interesting and well-spoken kid, Edward has the potential to be a world champion. He should be undefeated and highly world ranked right now. This was a no-brainer signing for DiBella Entertainment.”

“I’m so excited to be a part of DiBella Entertainment,” said Vazquez of the signing. “We’ve worked our entire lives to land a deal with someone as prominent as Lou DiBella. I’ve been fighting for almost 21 years. It’s been a grind. You’re not really sure if it’s going to pay off and it finally seems like it’s going to pay off. 

“Now, we finally have the platform to go after the top 10 featherweights, the top 20 guys,” Vazquez continued. “Lou is finally the guy that can get me in the door. I’m coming for them.” 

“We knew we had something special going into the fight with Lopez,” said DKO Boxing’s Dave Dubinsky, who manages Vazquez along with Jim Kurtz. “We’re thrilled that Lou sees what we do in Vazquez, and we’re looking forward to working with DiBella Entertainment to take Edward to the next level.” 



AUDIO: The Abrams Boxing Show: EP-35 w/Featherweight Edward Vazquez





VIDEO: The Abrams Boxing Show: EP-35 w/Featherweight Edward Vazquez



THREE EXCITING SHOWDOWNS TO STREAM LIVE ON SHOWTIME SPORTS® DIGITAL PLATFORMS THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. ET/4:30 P.M. PT

 

CARSON, CALIF. – October 6, 2022 – Three exciting showdowns featuring contenders and rising prospects will stream live on the SHOWTIME SPORTS YouTube channel and SHOWTIME® Boxing Facebook page this Saturday, October 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

With action kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, the COUNTDOWN show, hosted by Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell, features veteran welterweight contenders Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas and Mykal Fox squaring off in a 10-round bout. Featherweight contenders Viktor Slavinskyi and Edward Vazquez also meet in an eight-round duel, while unbeaten flyweight prospect Gabriela Fundora, the younger sister of unbeaten headliner Sebastian Fundora, kicks off the show battling Mexico’s Naomi Reyes in a 10-round fight.

The preliminary bouts will lead up to a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT featuring Interim WBC Super Welterweight Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora defending his belt against former title challenger Carlos Ocampo in the main event.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at axs.com.

The stacked non-televised undercard lineup also includes unbeaten lightweight prospects Justin Cardona (8-0, 6 KOs) and Angel Alejandro (10-0, 4 KOs) in a six-round matchup, Filipino Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial (2-0, 1 KO) taking on Steven Pichardo (8-2-1, 2 KOs) in a four-round middleweight attraction and super welterweight Brandon Lynch (11-1-1, 8 KOs) facing Argentina’s Roque Junco (11-12-1, 6 KOs) for eight-rounds of action.

Rounding out the card will be unbeaten Phoenix-native Elijah Garcia (11-0, 9 KOs) battling Mexico’s Edgar Valenzuela (7-1, 6 KOs) in a six-round middleweight duel, unbeaten featherweight Shon Mondragon (7-0-1, 3 KOs) in a six-round bout and featherweight Jose Perez (10-1-2, 4 KOs) stepping into the ring for a six-round showdown.

A two-time Olympian for his native Lithuania, Kavaliauskas (22-2-1, 18 KOs) now fights out of California as he seeks a second shot at a 147-pound world title. The 34-year-old came up short in his first attempt, dropping a 2019 title bout against Terence Crawford before most recently losing to unbeaten Vergil Ortiz Jr. in August 2021. He will be opposed by Maryland’s Fox (22-3, 5 KOs), who returns to the ring after dropping a controversial decision to Gabriel Maestre in August 2021. Standing at nearly six-feet-four-inches tall, the 26-year-old has used his size and boxing acumen to establish himself as a crafty contender in a pro career that dates back to 2014.

Originally from Ukraine and residing in Los Angeles, Slavinskyi (13-1-1, 6 KOs) will look to bounce back from his first defeat on October 8, which came via majority decision against hard-hitting contender Claudio Marrero in February. The 32-year-old had previously ridden a six-bout winning streak into that fight, which included a decision triumph over Leduan Barthelemy in June 2021. He will face the 27-year-old Vazquez (12-1, 3 KOs), a Fort Worth, Texas-native who most recently defeated Jose Argel in July. Vazquez’s only blemish came via split-decision against the unbeaten Raymond Ford in February.

Trained by her father Freddy alongside her brother Sebastian, Fundora (8-0, 4 KOs) has impressed since turning pro in May 2021, dominating her competition on her way to eight early wins. The 20-year-old from Coachella, Calif., will return to Dignity Health Sports Park for the third time after earning her first two pro victories at the venue. She will battle Nayarit, Mexico’s Reyes (9-1, 5 KOs), who turned pro in 2016 and suffered her only loss via decision in 2018. Since then, Reyes has put together five-straight victories, with four coming by stoppage.

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ABOUT FUNDORA VS. OCAMPO

Fundora vs. Ocampo will see unbeaten super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora seek to continue his dominance and demonstrate why he’s one of the most feared fighters in boxing when he defends his Interim WBC Super Welterweight Title against former title challenger Carlos Ocampo live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, October 8 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. headlining a thrilling Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will see top middleweights Carlos Adames and Juan Macias Montiel square off for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title in the co-main event, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World Champion Fernando Martinez meets former champion Jerwin Ancajas in a highly anticipated 12-round rematch to open the telecast at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

For more information visit www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #FundoraOcampo, follow on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing and @TGBPromotions, on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing and @TGBPromotionss or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ShowtimeBoxing.



AUDIO: Edward Vazquez Post Fight Interview after win over Jose Argel





VIDEO: Edward Vazquez Post Fight Interview after win over Jose Argel



Vazquez Pounds Out Unanimous Decision over Argel in Philly

PHILADELPHIA (JULY 12, 2022)–Featherweight contender Edward Vazquez pounded out a eight-round unanimous over tough Jose Argel in the main event that topped a seven bout card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

The event was promoted by RDR Promotions.

Vazquez of Fort Worth, Texas was able to figure out Argel’s come-forward style early in the contest as the Texan started slowing down Argel with body shots with both hands. Vazquez was equally effective with the uppercut. Argel continued to attempt to press but that was to his detriment as he ate shots to his flank and face from the pinpoint Vazquez.

Vazquez, 128.8 lbs won by scores of 80-72 on all cards to raise his mark to 12-1. Argel, 127.2 lbs of Carolina, Puerto Rico via Chile is now 8-3.

The exciting co-feature produced a toe-to-toe war that saw Oscar Barajas upset Damon Allen Jr. via six-round majority decision in a lightweight contest.

The bout was thrilling as Allen boxed very well behind a nice jab. Barajas started getting through with left hands and that forced Allen to return with some solid counter rights. The fight really picked up over the final three rounds, with some furious exchanges that each fighter held on at various times in the fights.

Two judges preferred Barajas work as he the visitor took two cards by 58-56 tallies, while a third card read even at 57-57.

Barajas of Mexico won his second straight fight over a Philadelphia-based fighter at the 2300 Arena and is now 18-8-1. Allen of Philadelphia is 16-2-1.

Good looking 19 year-old prospect Isaiah Johnson notched his fifth consecutive stoppage as he took out veteran Rondale Hubbert in the opening round of their four-round junior welterweight bout.

Johnson registered three knockdowns and the bout was stopped at 1:57.

Johnson of Sicklerville, New Jersey is 5-0 with five knockouts. Hubbert of Duluth, Minnesota is 14-23-3.

DeAndre Pettus won a four-round unanimous decision over Chukka Willis in a middleweight contest.

Pettus, 160.5 lbs of Columbia, South Carolina won by shutout tallies of 40-36 on all cards and is now 7-1. Willis, 163 lbs of Emporia, Kansas is 4-17.

Former New York Golden Gloves champion Famous Wilson made a successful pro debut by winning a four-round unanimous decision over Vincent Randall in a middleweight tussle.

Wilson, 162.7 lbs of Deer Park, New York won by scores of 40-36 twice and 39-37 and is now 1-0. Randall, 157.9 lbs of Valparaiso, Indiana is 0-2.

Boimah Karmo won a four-round unanimous decision over Daniel Jiles in a junior middleweight bout.

Karmo, 152.7 lbs of Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice and is now 3-0-1. Jiles, 151 lbs of Philadelphia is 0-2.

Najeem Johns needed just 16 seconds to win his pro debut over Darryl Chamberlain in a junior welterweight fight.

Johns of Philadelphia landed a right hook that put Chamberlain down face-first and the bout was over.

Johns, 141 lbs is 1-0 with one knockout. Chamberlain, 134.2 lbs of Baltimore, Maryland is 0-1.



DKO Boxing Management’s Edward Vazquez Takes on Jose Argel in Main Event Tonight in Philadelphia

Atlantic City, NJ (July 9, 2022)–Tonight at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, featherweight Edward Vazquez will take on Jose Argel in the main event at The 2300 Arena.

Vazquez of Fort Worth, Texas has a record of 11-1 with three knockouts. The 26 year-old featherweight is a six-year professional who won his first 11 fights.

Those 11 wins were highlighted with victories over Brandon Arvie (11-0), Brandon Cruz (6-0), Adan Ochoa (11-1) and Irvin Gonzalez (14-2). In his last bout, Vazquez was on the wrong end of a very controversial decision as Raymond Ford was awarded a split-decision on February 5th in Phoenix, Arizona.

Most ringside observers, including the DAZN announce crew and a worldwide audience that watched the fight thought that Vazquez deserved to be the winner.

Argel of Carolina, Puerto Rico by way of Santiago, Chile, has a record of 8-3 with two knockouts. The 27 year-old Argel was a former amateur standout in Chile, and won his first eight-bouts. He has taken on three consecutive undefeated opponents. His last fight he lost to decorated prospect Haven Brady Jr. on March 26th in Las Vegas.

At Friday’s weigh-in, Vazquez was 128.8 lbs. Argel was 127.2

The fight can be seen live on BXNGTV.com at 7 PM ET.

DKO Boxing Management is composed of Jim Kurtz and David Dubinsky.

Vazquez is promoted by KO Night Promotions.



VIDEO: RDR Promotions Weigh-in (Vazquez vs Argel)



Audio: Edward Vazquez talks about main event fight with Jose Argel





VIDEO: Edward Vazquez talks about main event fight with Jose Argel



Edward Vazquez in Main Event This Saturday night at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA PA (July 5, 2022)–THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, July 9th, RDR Promotions will be back at the 2300 Arena with a huge night of boxing that will be headlined by junior lightweight Edward “Kid” Vazquez in the eight-round main event

Vazquez of Fort Worth, Texas has a record of 11-1 with three knockouts. Vazquez, 26 of Fort Worth, Texas is a six-year professional who is already battle tested as he has defeated Brandon Arvie (2-0), Brandon Cruz (6-0), Adan Ochoa (11-1) and Irvin Gonzalez (14-2). His lone blemish came in his latest outing when he was on the wrong end of a very controversial split decision to undefeated former National Golden Gloves champion Raymond Ford on February 5th in Phoenix.

The judges’ scorecards were not in agreement with the fans in the arena and the commentators on DAZN.

Seeing action in six-round bouts:

Damon Allen (16-1-1, 5 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Oscar Barajas (17-8-1, 8 KOs) of Zamora, Mexico in a lightweight fight.

Rasheen Brown (11-1, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia fights an opponent to be named in a featherweight fight.

RDR Promotions fighter, Isaiah Johnson (4-0, 4 KOs) of Sicklerville, NJ takes on veteran Rondale Hubbert (14-22-3, 8 KOs) of Duluth, Minnesota in a lightweight contest

In Four-Round Bouts:

DeAndre Pettus (6-1, 3 KOs) of Columbia, South Carolina takes on Chukka Willis (4-16, 2 KOs) of Emporia, Kansas in a super welterweight bout.

Boimah Karmah (2-0-1) of Sharon Hill, PA fights Daniel Jiles (0-1) of Philadelphia in a welterweight bout.

Famous Wilson of Deer Park, New York makes his pro debut against Vincent Randall (0-1) of Valparaiso, Indiana in a middleweight bout.

Najeem Johns of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against fellow debutant Darryl Chamberlain of Baltimore, MD in a super lightweight fight
Tickets are $100, $75 and $55 and can be purchased at the following Link

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Edward Vazquez vs Jose Argel to Headline on Saturday, July 9th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA PA (June 28, 2022)–On Saturday night, July 9th, RDR Promotions will be back at the 2300 Arena with a huge night of boxing that will be headlined by junior lightweight Edward “Kid” Vazquez taking on Jose Argel in a fight scheduled for eight-rounds.

Vazquez of Fort Worth, Texas has a record of 11-1 with three knockouts. Vazquez, 26 of Fort Worth, Texas is a six-year professional who is already battle tested.as he has defeated Brandon Arvie (2-0), Brandon Cruz (6-0), Adan Ochoa (11-1) and Irvin Gonzalez (14-2). His lone blemish came in his latest outing when he was on the wrong end of a very controversial split decision to undefeated former National Golden Gloves champion Raymond Ford on February 5th in Phoenix.

The judges scorecards were not in agreement with the fans in the arena and the commentators on DAZN.

Argel of Carolina, Puerto Rico is 8-3 with two knockouts. The 27 year-old will be looking to get back in the win column after three losses to undefeated fighters. In his last bout he lost to Haven Brady Jr. on March 26th in Las Vegas.

Seeing action in six-round bouts:

Nahir Albright (14-2, 7 KOs) of Sicklerville, New Jersey taking on an opponent to be named in a lightweight contest.

Damon Allen (16-1-1, 5 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Oscar Barajas (17-8-1, 8 KOs) of Zamora, Mexico in a lightweight fight.

Frankie Trader (13-2-1, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a super featherweight contest.

Rasheen Brown (11-1, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia fights an opponent to be named in a featherweight fight.

DeAndre Pettus (6-1, 3 KOs) of Columbia, South Carolina takes on an opponent to be named in a super welterweight bout.

Eric Tylertucker (7-0, 7 KOs) of Los Angeles takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight fight.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Boimah Karmah (2-0-1) of Sharon Hill, PA fights Daniel Jiles (0-1) of Philadelphia in a welterweight bout.

Famous Wilson of Deer Park, New York makes his pro debut in a middleweight bout.

Najeem Johns of Philadelphia will make his pro debut in a super lightweight fight against an opponent to be named.
Tickets are $100, $75 and $55 and can be purchased at the following Link

https://2300arena.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=426