Vergil Ortiz Jr. took out Erickson Lubin in round two of a 12-round WBC Interim Super Welterweight bout at Dickie Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

After a feeling-out first round, Ortiz pinned Lubin on the ropes and landed six short shots which was highlighted by a right around the gloves to the head and a left hook to the jaw that completely froze Lubin on the ropes and the fight was stopped before Lubin could get seriously hurt at 1:30.

Ortiz, 153.8 lbs of Grand Prairie, TX is 24-0 with 22 knockouts. Lubin, 154 lbs of Kissimmee, FL is 27-3,

After the fight, Ortiz and Jaron “Boots” Ennis confronted each other and stared down which will hopefully set up a huge fight between the two that will take place in the first quarter of 2026.

“There wasn’t much to evaluate — I just capitalized on his mistakes. I took as much information as I could and used it. The adjustments I made in the second round were to just be cautious. I’m patient,” said Vergil Ortiz Jr.

“I feel people think I’m just a come-forward fighter. Yeah, I’m a come-forward fighter — I love the fight. That’s why I’m in boxing. But you have to be smart too, and I can be smart when I want. I kind of felt I would dominate Lubin, but I just had to believe in myself, and that’s what I did. There were so many people saying I was going to get gassed or that he was going to knock me out. Look, he’s a great fighter, but there are levels to this.”

“This win motivated me a lot. We’re ready for the best — we’re going to fight the best. Boots, come over here!”

Fulghum and Stevens Fight to Draw

Darius Fulghum and David Stevens fought to a 10-round majority draw in a super middleweight bout.

Scores were 96-94 for Fulghum and 95-95 twice.

Fulghum landed 99 of 359 punches. Stevens was 97 of 414.

Fulghum, 167.8 lbs of Houston is 14-1-1. Stevens, 168 lbs of Reading, PA is 15-2-1.

Safar Decisions Miller

In a battle of undefeated cruiserweight, Robin Safar won a 10-round unanimous decision over Derrick Miller Jr.

At the very end of round two, Safar tried to headbutt Miller and he was deducted a point.

Safar, 199.8 lbs of Las Vegas won by scores of 99-90 twice and 98-81 and is now 19-0. Miller, 197.6 lbs of Monroe, MI is 18-1

Eric Priest and Esneiker Correa battled to a eight-round draw in a middleweight bout.

Priest won a card 79-73; Correa took a card 77-75 and a third card was even at 76-76.

Priest, 160.2 lbs of Los Angeles is 16-0-1. Correa, 159.6 lbs of Miami us 16-6-3.

Javier Meza won a six-round unanimous decision over Joshua Briones in a welterweight bout.

Meza, 142 lbs of Amarillo, TX won by scores of 59-55 and 58-56 twice and is now 5-0. Briones, 141.2 lbs of El Paso, TX is 3-5-1.

Sam Castellanos stopped Ricardo Elizalde in round two of their four-round super welterweight clash.

Castellanos scored a knockdown in round two and the bout was stopped at 1:55 when the corner of Elialde stopped the bout,

Castellanos, 152,2 lbs of Gilroy, CA is 4-0 with tree knockouts, Elizalde, 153 lbs of Tulsa, OK is 0-2.

LOWELL, MA – Michael “The Blessed Southpaw” Fontanez (12-0-1, 8 KOs) headlined a CES Boxing card for the first time on Saturday night, battling Venezuelan puncher Esneiker “La Maravilla”Correa (16-6-2, 14 KOs) to a majority draw in front of a roaring crowd at Lowell Memorial Auditorium and televised live on Swerve Combat TV.

Both fighters were familiar with the building, having competed there just 11 weeks earlier. Fontanez stopped Noah Kidd in four rounds on June 21, while Correa stunned Francis Hogan early before being halted in the 4th. On this night, they gave the fans an 8-round middleweight war that started as a chess match and ended as a battle of attrition.

Fontanez, 29, controlled the early action with a disciplined jab and straight left hand, banking the opening rounds. But momentum shifted in the 5th when a cut opened over his left eye, forcing trainer Alex Rivera to stay busy in the corner. Correa, 26, sensed urgency and came forward with explosive combinations, taking several of the late frames while Fontanez looked for counters.  The blood continued to flow every time Fontanez was touched over the eye, but he refused to wilt.

After eight grueling rounds, the judges rendered a majority draw: 76-76 (twice) and 77-75 Fontanez.

Walsh makes a devastating statement against Luna

In the co-feature, WBC US Silver Featherweight Champion “King” Kevin Walsh (18-0, 10 KOs) delivered a first-round demolition of Bronx veteran Angel “El Gato” Luna (19-17-1, 11 KOs). Walsh immediately blitzed Luna with overhand rights and uppercuts, flooring the normally durable Dominican early. Luna beat the count, but was dropped again by a vicious left hook, prompting referee Johnny Callas to halt the fight at 1:20 of round one.

As team Walsh celebrated in the ring, former opponent Tremaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams crashed the post-fight interview, publicly calling for a rematch of their razor-close battle earlier this year at Foxwoods. Walsh, who has reeled off eight straight wins since 2024 while collecting multiple regional titles, may instead look beyond New England for global opportunities.

Undercard Action

Undefeated welterweight prospect Jaydell “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazmino (8-0, 7 KOs) went the distance for the first time in his career but dropped Nicaragua’s Giovanni “BabyFace” Gutierrez (11-15-1, 6 KOs) four times en route to a wide unanimous decision. Scores read 60-51 (twice) and 60-50. The towering 24-year-old from Sundown, NH showed poise after Gutierrez survived round one, systematically breaking down the shorter Gutierrez over the next three rounds while showcasing patience and versatility in his attack.  Gutierrez used all of the experience gained over 27 fights to survive the onslaught and fought back valiantly despite absorbing debilitating blows to the head and body.

In a crowd-pleasing local middleweight bout, Lowell fan favorite Jayson Colon (2-0, 1 KO) survived a late rally from Winchester based Brazlian Jhony Dos Santos (0-3-1) to earn a majority decision. Colon controlled the first two rounds with his superior height and reach, but Dos Santos stormed back, hurting Colon multiple times in the second half of the fight. Scores were 39-37 (twice) for Colon and 38-38.

Ireland’s Cian Duggan made a successful pro debut, stopping Natick’s Steven Farrar (0-1) in round three of their scheduled 4-round welterweight contest. The sharper Duggan looked like he could end matters whenever he chose to, landing sharp left jabs and right hands over the tentative Farrar.   The Irishman turned up the pressure in round 3, dropping Farrar twice and forcing referee Melissa Kelly to waive off the bout at 2:43 of the round.

In the opening bout, Nashua’s Christian Moura (1-0, 1 KO) made short work of Bryan Cox (0-6), stopping the Texan in the second round of a 4-round super bantamweight bout. Making his pro debut only 30 minutes from his hometown, the 26-year-old Moura was greeted to thunderous cheers.  Trained by Alex Rivera alongside Fontanez and Rashidi Ellis, Moura fought through a competitive first round before asserting himself against Cox, who was wildly winging punches. Cox went down during an exchange in round two and was unable to continue, giving Moura a TKO victory at 1:00 of the frame.

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ABOUT CES BOXING

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast.  Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III”and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.

NASHUA, NH – Undefeated junior middleweight prospect Michael “The Blessed Southpaw” Fontanez (12-0, 8 KOs) will take a major step in his career on Saturday, September 6, when he headlines his first CES Boxing card at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium against Venezuelan power-puncher Esneiker Correa (16-6-1, 14 KOs) in an eight-round bout. Tickets for ‘Mill City Mayhem’ are on sale now, starting at $80 and available at CES Fights or the Lowell Auditorium website.   The 29-year-old Fontanez enters the fight in top form, having already competed twice in 2025 while also fighting with the Boston Butchers of Team Combat League. For the Nashua, NH resident, headlining in Lowell – just 30 minutes from home – carries special significance. “I headlined once with a different company, but it was a last-minute thing,” says Fontanez. “This is definitely bigger. Lowell is a rugged boxing town that everyone knows for the Golden Gloves and Mickey Ward, so it’s pretty cool to headline there.” ‘The Blessed Southpaw’ has put himself through a grueling training camp to prepare for Correa, a 26-year-old Venezuelan based in Miami with 14 knockouts among his 16 wins. “It’s been a brutal training camp, but I had a mental breakthrough last week,” said Fontanez. “Everybody says they had the best training camp, but I truly mean that. This was probably my toughest one, but I’m peaking at the right time.” Despite balancing boxing with landscaping work, personal training clients, and the responsibilities of managing a property, Fontanez remains determined to make the most of his career. “Your 9 to 5 supports your 6 to 10,” reasons Fontanez of what it takes to realize his dreams. “I feel like I’m destined for this, and I know it’s gonna pay off. You only have one shot, so I’m trying to make my mark in boxing while I’m young.” Re-signing with CES Boxing in July, Fontanez feels that his career has been moving in the right direction since joining the Providence, RI based promoter last year. “They’re giving me the right fights and gradually a stiffer level of competition,” says Fontanez. “With CES, I can focus on my training. They have a plan for my career. They’re also not afraid to throw me in 50/50 fights, and I’m not afraid to be in them either.” With Correa, Fontanez is facing a Venezuelan puncher who has also been active this year, fighting in April and June before the September 6 showdown.  “He’s good—he’s got 14 knockouts in 16 wins, so I’m not sleeping on him,” admits Fontanez. “He’s strong and rangy, so I’ve been sparring with heavyweights to prepare. I know he’s going to try to take my head off, but I’m prepared for that. I think I’m smarter and sharper, and it’s going to show.” Fighting in the main event furthers Fontanez’s rise following impressive performances on DAZN against the likes of Ray Oliveira Jr., where ‘Salsa Mike’ gradually broke down Oliveira, stopping Ray in 6 at Mohegan Sun Arena.  Looking ahead, Fontanez has his sights set on climbing into the world rankings. “I’ve got to get past September 6, but I’d like to be in the top 25 or top 50 by 2026,” said the realistic Fontanez. “I don’t want to overshoot, but I think that’s reasonable.” For now, Fontanez is focused on delivering a memorable performance in Lowell. “I just want thank everyone for pulling up on September 6,” said Fontanez. “It’s pretty cool to headline so close to home and I’m grateful. I’m going to give it my all. I’m prepared for victory, but only God knows what’s going to happen. I know that I’m ready to showcase my skills.” For more information about ‘Mill City Mayhem 2’ and all other CES Boxing events, visit cesfights.com. INFORMATIONAbout CES BoxingCES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast.  Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III”and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.

Atlanta, GA, November 30, 2022. —  Lightweight Chann Thonson, ranked No. 13 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), lays his undefeated record on the line in a ten-round bout in the December 2 main event of a nine-bout fight card. The event will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center.

“Night of Champions” will be presented by Boswell Promotions in association with Tuto Zabala/All Star Boxing Inc. Individual tickets are priced at $50, $75, and $100 and VIP ringside tables are also available. Tickets can be purchased by clicking Freshtix or Boswell Promotions. 

THE FIGHT CARD

10 Rounds Lightweights

135.1 lbs – Chann Thonson, WBA # 13, Brossard, Quebec, Canada, 12-0, 9 KOs

138.9 lbs – Aelio Mesquita, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 21-8-1, 19 KOs

8 Rounds Welterweights

152.3 lbs – Derrieck “Pretty Boy” Cuevas, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, 23-1-1, 15 KO’s

146.9 lbs – Esneiker Correa, Los Teques, Venezuela, 15-2-1, 13 KO’s

8 Rounds Lightweights

136.5 lbs – Trevor Thonson, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 6-0, 6 KOs

136. lbs – Sebastian Chaves, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 5-5, 2 KOs

8 Rounds Featherweights

125 lbs – Justin Goodson, Atlanta, GA, 6-0, 6 KOs

126 lbs – Weusi Johnson, Wilmington, Delaware, 3-24-1

6 Rounds Welterweights

154.3 lbs – Roddricus Livsey, Atlanta, GA, 11-1-1, 8 KOs

154.3 lbs – Jorge Munguia, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

6 Rounds Light Heavyweights

176.3 lbs – Darrin Austin, Atlanta, GA, 8-0, 7 KOs

170.5 lbs – Tavorus Teague

4 Rounds Welterweights

165.3 lbs – Antonio Todd

160.2 lbs – Larry Smith

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CHANN THONSON

“I am feeling great and very confident. I just finished my second Las Vegas training camp where everything is very intense and prepared me well for this fight. Sparring got aggressive and a little heated at times, like a doghouse which is different than the guy I am fighting on Friday – he is a little flatfooted and not as aggressive. Having all of that intensity coming my way has made me really sharp and stay on my toes.  I have always been a boxer first but in this camp we utilized a lot of walking guys down so it made my power blossom and I plan to show that along with the boxing skills.

“The first time I sparred with those guys it felt like holding jackhammer for the first time and being like ‘oh, snap.’ It was a little overwhelming. The second time sparring I went in with a different attitude and was able to embrace the jackhammer and hang with the guys using mental toughness. It showed me what it was like to be a champion. It was an amazing experience.

“I don’t fight for the knockout.  I am not going to go in there swinging, but this fight I want to knock him out. That’s what I am going to get, the KO, behind my boxing of course. I have nine knockouts, and knocked out an undefeated fighter two fights ago, which was impressive to me, but I never utilized my power as I have in this camp. It’s going to be very interesting to me – if it goes past three, I will be surprised, but not a good surprised.”

ESNEIKER CORREA, Los Teques, Venezuela, 15-2-1, 13 KO’s

“Cuevas he is a fighter and I cannot underestimate him.  I know he is coming to fight and if he comes to fight hard, he is going to get knocked out. If he just wants to box, I win by decision. I come from the streets of Venezuela and had nothing. This is a life changer fight for me. A win for me will change everything. It will take me to the next level financially then I can take care of my family.”

DERRIECK “Pretty Boy” CUEAVAS, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, 23-1-1, 15 KO’s

“I don’t know much about my opponent, but I know he’s a tough fighter and he comes to fight and I’ll be ready for whatever he brings. I have not fought for a while – it’s been two years and I want to make the most of this opportunity. I had been soft training for two years then going hard and more disciplined the last five months training and sparing with Olympians and top guys. On Friday you will see a KO from Cuevas because I am excited, and I am ready, and it will be over in two or three. After the KO I want the big names and big fights.”

TREVOR THONSON, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 6-0, 6 KOs

Trevor is originally from Quebec.  He fell behind his brother career wise due to the birth of his child.  When she became two and a half, he returned to boxing and ramped it up. “I won a few tournaments in Quebec, and since I am of Jamaican descent, I got my citizenship and went there to train for the national team. I won the nationals there then waited two years for the pandemic to die down for the Olympics to happen. It didn’t die down so I went to Miami to train with my brother.  Now I am 6-0 coming off a beautiful win with my best knockout to date.

“Now I train at Split T in Las Vegas, been out there for 5 months getting the work in. Vegas is one of the highest level of training camps because many world champions and highly ranked fighters are there.

“My opponent is a southpaw so I just have to be a little bit smarter and adjust and I think we can get him out of there in 4 or 5. I’ll be looking to hit him with a straight right or a left hook but my best punch is the overhand right – right over the top down the middle.  Once the distance is there, it will land and it will be over.”