LONG BEACH, CA (June 19, 2024) – CBN Promotions proudly presents a crossroads fight between Eric Mondragon (9-1-1, 4 KOs) from Maywood, California, and Kevin Piedrahita Puerta (9-1, 8 KOs) from Pereira, Colombia. Mondragon vs. Puerta, a 6-round bout, will serve as the co-main event to the 8-round lightweight main event featuring undefeated Tayden Beltran (8-0-1, 4 KOs) against the seasoned Cesar Villarraga (10-9-1, 5 KOs). The event will take place at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, this Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Eric Mondragon, known for his high ring IQ and gritty style, is eager to showcase his skills and climb the ranks. A victory will ensure bigger fights against top level competitors.

“This fight is a pivotal moment for me,” said Mondragon. “I’m prepared to demonstrate that I belong among the elite in the super featherweight division, and I will do whatever it takes to come out on top. A win on Saturday will be a significant step forward in my career. I had a great training camp and I’ll be ready to go.”

Kevin Piedrahita Puerta, a knockout artist with an impressive record, is equally determined. He’s been training in Las Vegas, sparring some of the best fighters in boxing. He’s ready to win this fight and climb up the rankings.

“I’ve trained hard for this fight,” Puerta stated. “Victory is the only option. Beating Mondragon will put me on the map and open doors for bigger opportunities. I’m here to make a statement and show the world that I’m a better fighter now, after suffering my first defeat.”

The evening promises high stakes and intense action, with both fighters recognizing the importance of this crossroads bout for their professional futures.

“Mondragon vs. Puerta is a fight that boxing fans won’t want to miss,” Alex Camponovo, President of CBN Promotions. “Both fighters are at a crucial point in their careers, and their hunger for victory will make for an explosive contest. This is what boxing is all about – skill, heart, and the pursuit of greatness.”

Doors open and at 5:30 pm PT and the festivities will commence with a live WATCH PARTY showing MEXICO vs. JAMAICA for the COPA AMERICA 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm PT – drink and food specials will be available for FUTBOL & BOXING! The first bout starts at 8:00 pm PT.

?Tickets priced $60, 85, $125 and $200 (Plus applicable fees), are available for purchase now by calling by calling 800-283-8699, by text at 702-591-1638, or online at www.cbnpromotions.com. Thunder Studios is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810

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Vasiliy Lomachenko won a 12-round unanimous decision over Jamaine Ortiz in a lightweight bout that headlined a Top Rank show at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.

In round six, Lomanchenko had swelling under his right eye. Ortiz had swelling over his left eye.

Lomachenko landed 125 of 571 punches. Ortiz landed 122.

Lomachenko, 134.6 lbs of Akkerman, UKR won by scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113 and is now 17-2. Ortiz, 134 lbs of Worcester, MA is 16-1-1.

Robeisy Ramirez stopped Jose Matias Romero in round five of a 10-round featherweight bout.

In round one, Ramirez dropped Romero with a straight left, In round nine, Ramirez turned up that pressure and landed a vicious flurry of punches that was capped off by a hard straight left and the fight was stopped at

Ramirez, 125.4 lbs of Cindhegos, CUB is 11-1 with seven knockouts. Romero, 127.4 lbs of Cordoba, ARG is 26-3.

Richard Torrez Jr. remained undefeated with a third round stoppage over Ahmed Hefny in a scheduled six-round heavyweight bout.

In round one, Torrez landed a chopping left that sent Hefny to the canvas. In round two, Torrez dropped Hefny with a right hook to the body. In round three, Torrez continued to land power shots, and then landed a another right to the body that put Hefny down again, and the fight was stopped at 2:32,

Torrez, 229.4 lbs Tulac, CA is 4-0 with four knockouts. Hefny, 218 lbs of Egypt is 13-3.

Duke Ragan remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Lebron in a featherweight bout.

Ragan, 128 lbs of Cincinnati, OH won by scores of 79-73, 78-74 and 77-75 and is now 8-0. Lebron, 128 lbs of Manuel Aprens, PR is 18-5-1.

Nico Ali Walsh remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Billy Wagner in a middleweight fight.

Walsh, 159 lbs of Las Vegas won by scores of 59-55 and 58-56 twice and is now 7-0. Wagner, 159 lbs of Browning, MT is 5-3.

Tiger Johnson remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Esteban Garcia in a junior welterweigt bout.

Johnson, 141.4 lbs of Cleveland won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 6-0. Garcia, 139.2 lbs of El Comino, CA is 15-2.

Troy Isley pounded out an eight-round unanimous decision over Quincy Levallais in a middleweight bout.

Isley, 159 lbs of from Alexandra, VA won by scores of 80-72 and 79-73 twice and is now 8-0. Levallais, 157,4 lbs of Panama City, FL is 14-4-1.

Good-looking prospect Abdullah Mason scored a fourth round stoppage over Angel Barrera in a scheduled six-round lightweight bout.

In round three, Mason dropped Barrera with a straight left. Seconds later, Mason landed a short left on the inside that put Barrera down again. The onslaught bloodied the left side of Barrera’s face.

In round four, Mason landed shots that had Barrera bouncing all over the ring and the out was stopped at 21 seonds.

Mason, 135.6 lbs of Cleveland is 5-0 with four knockouts. Barrera, 135 lbs of Chicago, IL is 4-1.

Haven Brady Jr. remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Eric Mondragon in a junior lightweight bout.

Brady, 131 lbs of Albany, GA won by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74 and is now 8-0. Mondragon, 130.6 lbs of Maywood, CA is 7-1-1.