Antonio Vargas stopped Winston Guerrero to capture the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

In the first thirty seconds of the fight, Vargas landed a hard left-right combination that sent Guerrero to the floor. In round two, Guerrero evened up the score as he landed a big right hand that put Vargas down for a heavy knockdown.

In round 10, Vargas rocked Guerrero with a right hand. Vargas followed up with a huge flurry that included two more vicious right hands om a prone Guerrero and the fight was stopped at 1:10

Vargas, 117.2 lbs of Kissimmee, FL is now 19-1 with 11 knockouts. Guerrero, 117,8 lbs of Managua, NIC is 22-1.

Wanna Walton Decisions Hanley

Javon “Wanna” Walton won a four-round majority decision over Erik Hanley in a lightweight bout.

Walton, 135 lbs of Atlanta won by scores of 40-36 twice and 38-38 and is now 2-0-1. Hanley, 133 lbs of Oceanside, NY is 1-2.

Danier Pero Stops Burns in 1

Danier Pero stopped Walter Burns in the opening round of their 10-round heavyweight bout.

In the opening minute, Pero landed a huge left that put Burns on his back. The punch opened up a huge cut around the right eye of Burns. Just before the round ended, Pero landed another right that made Burns stumble to the canvas. Upon Burns getting to his feet, the bout was stopped at

Pero, 236.8 lbs of Camguay, CUB is 10-0 with eight knockouts. Burns, 225.8 lbs of Detroit is 8-3.

Tammara Thibeault Wins Pro Debut

Tammara Thibeault won her professional debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Natasha Spence in a middleweight bout.

Thibeault landed 61 of 267 punches. Spence was 14 of 95.

Thibeault, 160 lbs of Quebec, CAN won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 1-0. Spence, 158.6 lbs of Cambridge, CAN is 8-7-2.

Thibeault became the first professional women to make a pro debut in three-minute rounds.

Jocksan Blanco won an eight-round majority decision over Jeovanny Estela in a junior middleweight bout.

Blanco, 153.2 lbs of Caracas, VEN won by scores of 77-75 twice and 76-76 and is now 8-0. Esteala, 153.1 lbs is now 14-2,

Gurgen Hovhannisyan remained undefeated with a hard fought eight-round majority decision over Patrick Mailata in a heavyweight bout.

Hovhannisyan, 275 lbs of Armenia won by scores of 77-75 twice and 76-76 and is now 7-0. Mailata, 309.4 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX is 6-3.

Hendri Cedeno remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Hernandez Ramos in a welterweight bout.

Cedeno, 142 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR won by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74 and is now 15-0. Ramos, 146.6 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX is 23-6.

NEW YORK, NY – December 5, 2024 – MVP today announced the remaining undercard bouts for Most Valuable Prospects 10, which will take place on Friday, December 13, at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL, available globally as part of the DAZN subscription package with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter. On the main card of Most Valuable Prospects 10, presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, the 25-year-old undefeated Cuban Olympian Dainier Pero (9-0, 7 KOs) makes his fourth series appearance vs. Michigan’s Walter Burns (8-2, 6 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight bout for the vacant WBA Continental USA heavyweight title. Also joining the main card will be two-time Canadian Olympian and amateur world champion Tammara “Tamm” Thibeault, who will make her highly-anticipated pro debut against fellow Canadian Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence (8-6, 6 KOs) in a 6-round middleweight bout. Most Valuable Prospects 10 will be headlined by a 12-round bantamweight bout between Kissimmee, Florida’s #1-ranked WBA bantamweight contender Antonio Vargas (18-1, 10 KOs) vs. 24-year-old Nicaraguan sensation and the #9-ranked WBA contender Winston “El Fantasma” Guerrero (22-0, 13 KOs) for the vacant WBA interim bantamweight world title. In the co-main event will be MVP’s youngest signee, 18-year-old boxing prodigy and actor Javon “Wanna” Walton (1-0-1, 1 KO), aiming for his second professional win in the rescheduled 4-round super featherweight bout against professional boxer Erik Hanley (1-1, 1 KO). Tickets for Most Valuable Prospects 10 are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. 

Headlining the preliminary card will be an 8-round super welterweight showdown between Orlando, Florida’s own 24-year-old Jeovanny “El Rayo” Estela (14-1, 5 KOs) vs. 29-year-old undefeated Jocksan Blanco (7-0, 4 KOs) for the vacant WBA Continental USA super welterweight title. The Most Valuable Prospects 10 preliminary card will also feature an 8-round super lightweight bout between undefeated Dominican sensation Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno (14-0, 11 KOs) vs. Mexican powerhouse Luis “Matador” Hernandez Ramos (23-5, 20 KOs) and an 8-round lightweight bout between Venezuelan standout Fradimil Macayo (17-1, 13 KOs) vs. 2x interim world champion Oscar “El Guerrero” Escandon (27-8, 18 KOs). Also on the card will be a 6-round middleweight showdown between Saint Louis, Missouri’s Jamar “J-Money” Pemberton (7-1, 5 KOs) vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Kahlil Mitchell (4-0, 2 KOs). Alongside them will be the previously announced 8-round heavyweight showdown between undefeated 26-year-old Armenian talent Gurgen “Big Gug” Hovhannisyan (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Samoan fighter Patrick “Magic” Mailata (6-2, 3 KOs).  

Joining the main card to compete for the vacant WBA Continental USA heavyweight title is Cuban Olympian Dainier Pero (9-0, 7 KOs), the 24-year-old 6’5” talent who will make his fourth appearance on the Most Valuable Prospects series following his current five-bout TKO win streak, including on Most Valuable Prospects 5, 6, and 7 earlier this year and most recently over Willie Jake Jr. in October 2024. Pero comes to the ring from Las Vegas, Nevada by way of Camaguey, Cuba. With his formidable size, the heavy-hitter seeks to continue his impressive undefeated streak over 10 rounds against American Walter Burns (8-2, 6 KOs). Hailing from Michigan by way of Indiana, Burns comes to the ring off an impressive first-round TKO victory over Moses Johnson in August 2024 and aims to deliver an exciting and hard-hitting showdown against the undefeated Pero.

Also joining the main card of Most Valuable Prospects 10 will be world-class amateur talent Tammara “Tamm” Thibeault, who will make her highly-anticipated professional debut vs. the seasoned Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence (8-6, 6 KOs) in a 6-round middleweight bout. Thibeault enters the ring with an impressive pedigree–the Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada native is a 2x Olympian who competed at both the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympic games, among other accolades, including taking gold at the 2022 IBA Amateur World Championship, 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 Pan Am Games. Natasha Spence, a fellow Canadian from Cambridge, Ontario, will look to leverage her power and significant professional experience against Thibeault on Friday, December 13. Spence, the #10 WBA-ranked middleweight, makes her return to MVP events following her recent bouts against Shadasia Green on the undercard of MVP’s Paul vs. Perry and Serrano vs. Morgan in July 2024 and Melinda Watpool in September 2024. 

Headlining the Most Valuable Prospects 10 preliminary card will be a thrilling super welterweight showdown between Orlando Florida’s own Jeovanny “El Rayo” Estela (14-1, 5 KOs) and the undefeated 29-year-old Jocksan Blanco (7-0, 4 KOs) in an 8-round battle for the vacant WBA Continental USA super welterweight title. The 24-year-old Estela, of proud Puerto Rican descent, looks to bounce back from his most recent bout, his first-ever career loss in July 2024, and re-establish himself with a strong showing on Friday, December 13. He will face a sharp, tactical opponent in Blanco, from Caracas, Venezuela, who enters the ring with an unblemished record.

Undefeated Dominican prospect Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno (14-0, 11 KOs) will face Mexican fighter Luis “Matador” Hernandez Ramos (23-5, 20 KOs) in an 8-round super lightweight bout on the preliminary card. The 26-year-old Cedeno looks to continue his rise in the division and establish himself as a future contender. Standing in his way is the 28-year-old Ramos, a formidable challenger who has proven that he’s capable of taking on the toughest competition. 

Also on the preliminary card, 32-year-old Fradimil Macayo (17-1, 13 KOs) will face seasoned veteran Oscar “El Guerrero” Escandon (27-8, 18 KOs) in an explosive 8-round lightweight clash of Venezuela vs. Colombia. Macayo, who comes to the ring from Carupano, Venezuela, will showcase his power and knockout potential against Escandon as he aims to continue his rise through the ranks and solidify his place as a top contender. Escandon, a 2x interim world champion, will prove no light challenge, bringing his own wealth of experience and ring savvy to the bout. 

Rounding out the preliminary card additions will be a 6-round middleweight showdown between 21-year-old Saint Louis talent Jamar “J-Money” Pemberton (7-1, 5 KOs) vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee’s 28-year-old Kahlil Mitchell (4-0, 2 KOs). Pemberton, currently boasting a three-bout win streak, will aim to prove his title contender aspirations against an undefeated Mitchell.

“Most Valuable Prospects 10 rounds out an immensely impactful year from MVP, in which we’ve provided a stage to both today’s biggest stars and tomorrow’s upcoming champions. It could not be more fitting that MVP’s final event of 2024 returns to our mission to provide a platform for young and female prospects in this sport,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of MVP. “We are especially excited to feature the professional debut of a standout amateur talent and two-time Olympian in Tamm Thibeault against Natasha Spence in a battle for Canadian dominance and we are proud to welcome back Danier Pero for another heavyweight thriller against Walter Burns. This will be a night of nonstop action featuring the long-awaited return of MVP’s Wanna Walton, an incredible interim world title fight in Vargas vs. Guerrero, and sensational local and international talent from top to bottom on this card. Thank you to Boxlab Promotions, DAZN, and CELSIUS for an incredible second year of partnership with the Most Valuable Prospects series. We look forward to renewing the series in 2025.”

“Caribe Royale is once again thrilled to be working with the team at MVP on this stacked card. Multiple titles will be on the line including what should be a very exciting interim world title bout between Vargas and Guerrero,” said Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions and Managing Director of the Caribe Royale Resort. “Our goal is to continue to bring world class entertainment to Central Florida and partnering with Jake and Nakisa is part of that initiative. It will be a great night of action and coupled with the World Boxing Association convention happening at the same time will make Orlando, Caribe Royale, and Most Valuable Prospects the focus of the boxing world on Friday, December 13th.”

The Most Valuable Prospects series is produced and marketed by MVP with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter and is distributed globally by DAZN. The tenth event in the series will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. All events within Most Valuable Prospects will take place on Friday nights in 2024. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drink, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP and the Most Valuable Prospects series. Fansly and Event Ticket Center have also joined on to sponsor the Most Valuable Prospects as well.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last five global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Diaz match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, recently earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

Aaron McKenna admits his 18-hour journey home from Japan was made all the sweeter after punching his ticket in the Prizefighter Semi-Finals by stopping Jeovanny Estela with just 58 seconds to go.

The Northern Irish Middleweight will face Northampton’s Kieron Conway in the final four of the rebooted series in Japan, shown live on DAZN.

And the winner of the eight-man competition stands to celebrate a cool $1million champion’s jackpot.

Both were already on the receiving end of a bumper pay day when they pocketed a three-way share of a $100,000 knockout bonus for sealing Quarter-Final wins within the distance.

McKenna dominated his American opponent Estela but was made to wait until the 10th and final round of the contest before he could dispatch his rival with less than a minute left on the clock.

’The Silencer’ could not have been any happier though after he extended his undefeated record and booked his place in the last four of the tournament. 

“When there is big money on the line like there is for the knockout, it always makes the fight more exciting,” said McKenna, speaking at post-fight press conference on Monday at the Yamato Arena in Osaka. 

“I always intend to keep my composure, but I always intend to go for the knockout. 

“You can’t get carried away but every round I was in there, I knew I nearly had him [Jeovanny Estela]. 

“So, I was very happy in the 10th round when I finally got him out of there.”

Japanese duo Kazuto Takesako and Riku Kunimoto confirmed their places in the Semis with a home fighter guaranteed to be fighting for the new Prizefighter title in the eventual Final.

And McKenna knows a difficult test would await him should he manage to see off a tough challenge from a determined Conway first.

“I managed to see parts of both Japanese fighters [Kazuto Takesako and Riku Kunimoto],” he added. 

“I can see that they both have a highly aggressive style, and they throw a lot of punches. 

“They have entertaining fights, and it is great to see fights like this, especially in a big tournament like Prizefighter that is seen worldwide. 

“These are the type of fights that people want to see. Fans want to be entertained and I definitely respect them.”

Conway, meanwhile, echoed McKenna’s sentiments of respect for the two Japanese fighters on the other half of the draw. But the Briton has emphatically stated his intentions of going all the way and winning.

“I’ve seen bits of both of them [Kazuto Takesako and Riku Kunimoto],” said Conway. 

“But they’re not my focus at the moment. Aaron [McKenna] is 

“I’ll watch whoever wins that fight when the time comes.

“To win [this series] is obviously a big incentive for me. It is for big money.”

Conway was too good for Chinese rival Ainiwaer Yilixiati and picked up his share of a handsome knockout bonus when he stopped his Quarter-Final opponent in the seventh.

And he admits another stoppage, when he collides with McKenna, will play a huge motivating factor him.

“To go in there and to try and get those knockouts [with the bonus] is a big motivation for me,” he said. 

“But you have to be careful because if you go in there and look for it too much, it might just get you back. 

“So, whilst it is definitely a motivation, you have got to be smart with it too.” 

Details of when the Prizefighter Semi Finals, in association with Rakuten Ticket Inc. and NSN(Never Say Never), will take place are set to be announced in due course.

OSAKA, JAPAN (July 8, 2024) – Boxlab Promotions’ unbeaten middleweight Jeovanny Estela (14-0, 5 KOs) has wrapped up training camp and has arrived in Japan for his highly anticipated “Prizefighter” tournament bout with fellow undefeated foe, Irishman Aaron McKenna (18-0, 9 KOs). The 10-round bout will take place on Monday July 15, 2024, at the Yamato Arena in Osaka, Japan.

The ‘Prizefighter’ tournament, televised globally on DAZN, features eight top-tier fighters, with the champion taking home a $1,000,000 grand prize. Estela, the sole competitor from the United States, is ready to shine on the international stage while proudly representing both Puerto Rico and the USA.

Estela, who trains out of Miami, gives his thoughts on his upcoming fight as he enters into fight week.

“I had a great training camp and I’m focused on the task at hand, which is to come out victorious in my bout against McKenna.” stated Estela who recently arrived in in Osaka, Japan, with his team. “This is the turning point in my career that can change everything for me. I worked really hard to get to this point and I’m going to take full advantage of the opportunity. The goal for this week is to get plenty of rest, and peak on fight night.”

“I just arrived in Japan over the weekend to get acclimated to the climate out here and I feel great,” concluded Estela, who hails from Orlando, FL. “Since I’m the only American competing in this tournament, I feel a great amount of pride for my country and my family back in Puerto Rico where my parents are from. I’m excited about fighting on the big stage and I can’t wait to step in the ring next Monday.”

Boxlab Promotions, based in Orlando, Florida, has significantly shaped Estela’s professional career by promoting 11 of his 14 bouts in the Central Florida area.

“Since his professional debut, we showcased Jeovanny Estela’s talent to the world and now we have arrived at the pivotal point in his career.” said Amaury Piedra, Estela’s promoter at Boxlab Promotions. “As a promoter, these are the moments you envision when you sign a fighter to a promotional contract. He’s going into this tournament with a tremendous amount of support from both the USA and Puerto Rico, as both his parents were born on the island. We believe Estela has what it takes to win this tournament and bring home the $1,000,000 prize.”

ORLANDO, FL (June 6, 2024) – Boxlab Promotions rising undefeated boxing star, Jeovanny Estela (14-0, 5 KOs), the 23-year-old American-Puerto Rican from Orlando, FL, is gearing up to represent the United States in the lucrative “Prizefighter” tournament, promoted by Matchroom Boxing in conjunction with Rakuten Ticket and Never Say Never (NSN). Estela will face fellow undefeated contender Aaron McKenna (18-0, 9 KOs) from Smithborough, Ireland, in a highly anticipated 10-round bout at the Yamato Arena in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2024.

The ‘Prizefighter’ tournament features eight elite fighters, with the winner receiving a grand prize of $1,000,000. Estela, the only United States representative in the tournament, is eager to showcase his skills on the global stage while proudly representing both Puerto Rico and the USA.

“This is an incredible opportunity for me to prove myself against the best in the world,” said Estela. “I’m honored to represent Puerto Rico and the United States, and I’m ready to give it my all in the ring. I have a great team with my father, John Estela, and my co-trainers Juan Lopez and Jorge Rubio. Training in Miami, with some of the best fighters in boxing has prepared me to take on this challenge and bring home the victory.”

Estela’s participation in the tournament is a big step forward in his growing career. With Boxlab Promotions backing him, Estela has caught people’s attention with his talent, tenacity, grit and unbeaten record. The tournament will be shown live globally on DAZN, allowing boxing fans around the world to witness the action.

Amaury Piedra, managing director of Caribe Royale and Estela’s promoter at Boxlab Promotions, expressed his excitement about Estela’s participation in the tournament. “Jeovanny Estela bring a tremendous amount of charisma every time he steps in the ring. He’s an exceptional talent with a bright future ahead of him. We are super excited for him to have this opportunity to compete in such a prestigious event and represent both Puerto Rico and the USA. We trust he has what it takes win this tournament. He’s drew a very tough fight in the opening round, but I believe he will come out victorious. We would like to thank Eddie Hearn, Shaun Palmer, Kevin Rooney and the entire team at Matchroom Boxing for providing Jeovanny with this opportunity.”

The other 10-round bouts that will take place in the “Prizefighter” tournament are Riku Kunimoto (10-1, 4 KOs), Japan, vs. Eiki Kani (8-3-3, 4 KOs), Japan, Kieron Conway (20-3-1, 5 KOs), England, vs. Mark Dickinson (6-0, 2 KOs), England, and Kuzuto Takesako (16-1-1, 15 KOs), Japan, vs. Ainiwaer Yilixiati (19-1, 14 KOs), China. For more information on the ‘Prizefighter’ tournament please click HERE.

Orlando, FL (December 6, 2023) – On Friday evening, three of Boxlab Promotions’ prized prospects, Idalberto Umara, Kevin Hayler Brown & Jeovanny Estela will appear in separate bouts during the World Boxing Association (WBA) KO Drugs Night of Champions fight card.

The card kicks off the WBA’s 102nd annual convention takes places for a second consecutive year at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL.

Tickets from $40 are on sale at Ticketmaster.com under WBA KO Drugs. Umara-Macayo, Brown-Jimenez and Estela-Elizalde air live on DAZN at 8 PM ET. Doors open at 5:30 and the first fight takes place at 6.

In 2023, the trio is a combined 7-0 with 4 wins by knockout. Notable wins this year include Estela defeating 9-0 Christopher Thompson via unanimous decision, and Umara’s sensational one-punch knockout of William Encarnacion.

Umara, a native of Cuba fighting out of Miami, FL, challenges 16-1 Venezuelan Fradimil Macayo for the WBA Fedelatin lightweight title in the ten round main event. Collectively, they’ve won 26 straight fights and 21 by knockout.

The 22-year-old Umara recognizes the significance of impressing on a big stage and is supremely confident heading into Friday night.

“I don’t know much about Macayo outside of him facing some top Cubans in the amateurs. Everything I do in the ring comes from hard work in training camp plus of course my boxing ability. Everything I’ve achieved in boxing’s been obtained through hard work, dedication and focus. I’m going to continue this path, with the main objective being to win a world title. A big step towards fighting for a world title is defeating Macayo for the Fedelatin title.”

Junior welterweight phenom Kevin Hayler Brown of Las Vegas, NV by way of Cuba battles rugged veteran Marcos Leonardo Jimenez of the Dominican Republic in a ten rounder for the WBA Continental Americas title. The highly- touted Brown is 3-0 with 2 KO’s and is regarded among boxing’s best rising stars.

“I am focused on this fight and want to thank Boxlab Promotions and Warriors Boxing for this great opportunity on a big platform,” said Brown, who many insiders believe is on the fast track to a world title. I’m going to showcase my skills and defend the Continental Americas title Friday evening. 2024 is going to be a big year for myself and my team. I know great things are coming!”

Popular junior middleweight Jeovanny “El Rayo” Estela of Orlando faces Mexican knockout artist Juan Egana Elizalde, 11-2 (11 KO’s), in an eight-round bout. Estela’s 13-0 with 4 KO’s and looks to finish a breakout 2023 in style.

“This has been a fantastic year and we’ve made a lot of progress,” said Estela, who’s won all three of his 2023 fights in dominant fashion. People around the world are starting to recognize me as a fighter on the rise. Against Elizalde, we’re going to show more progress and get another dominant win, whether it’s by decision or knockout.”

“It’s great to be able to feature some of our top rising stars on the WBA Card,” said Amaury Piedra of Boxlab Promotions. “While Jeovanny, Idalberto, and Kevin each have their own style all three of these young fighters are just starting to hit their stride and we expect great performances from each of them as we head into what will be a breakout 2024 for this group!”

The undercard features two WBA regional title fights and boxers competing from across the world.

In a bout where somebody’s 0 must go, Euri Cedeno of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic puts his 7-0 record on the line against 13-0 Cuban Yoanki Urrutia in an eight-round middleweight contest.

Super bantamweight Israel Rodrigez Picazo, 29-5 (19 KO’s), of Mexico City, Mexico faces Colombia’s Wilner Soto, 23-13 (12 KO’s), in a ten-round bout for the WBA Continental title.

Junior welterweight Aaron Aponte, 7-1-1 (6 KO’s) of Hialeah, FL squares off against 32 fight veteran Roberto Almazan Monreal of Mexico in a six rounder.

Venezuela’s Leonardo Padilla, 23-5 (16 KO’s), battles New Orleans native Jeremy Hill, 19-3 (12 KO’s) for the WBA Continental Latin American title. Padilla-Hill is scheduled for ten rounds.

Middleweight Etoundi Michael William of Brazil puts his 14-0 record on the line against Dormedes Potes, 14-4-1 (10 KO’s), of Colombia in an eight-round contest.

Orlando’s Jean Guerra Vargas, 6-0 (1 KO, returns to the ring against Colorado Springs, CO’s Pedro Hernandez in a four round junior lightweight matchup.

Abass Baraou, 13-1 (9 KO’s), of Germany challenges Miami based Cuban Hugo Noriega, 9-1 (5 KO’s), in a junior middleweight bout scheduled for eight rounds.

Undefeated Nigerian bantamweight Opeyemi Adeyemi, 9-0-1 (7 KO’s), will face Fort Lauderdale, FL’s Jason Vera, 5-9 (3 KO’s), over six rounds.

Located just minutes from the Walt Disney World® Resort in the nation’s number one convention and tourist destination, Caribe Royale Orlando is the only AAA Four Diamond all-suite meetings resort in Orlando. A TripAdvisor 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award winner – among just 10 percent of hotels worldwide to receive the distinction – the upscale Caribe Royale Orlando is emerging from a $127 million renovation that includes fully remodeling all of its one-bedroom suites, an all-new 50,000-square-foot grand ballroom (bringing the total meeting space to 220,000 square feet), and an inviting new lobby. To learn more or to book a visit, event, or meeting, visit www.cariberoyale.com. Follow the all-suite convention hotel on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@cariberoyale), LinkedIn and Pinterest. #cariberoyaleorlando

Richardson Hitchins remained undefeated with a 12-round unanimous decision over Jose Zepeda in a junior welterweight bout at The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Hitchins, 139.8 lbs of Brooklyn, NY won by scores of 120-109 twice and 119-109 and is now 17-0. Zepeda, 140 lbs of La Puenta, CA is 37-4.

In round seven, Zepeda was cut on his forehead from a headbutt.

Conor Benn came back after an 17-month layoff to win a 10-round unanimous decision over Rodolfo Orozco in a junior middleweight bout.

Benn was suspended for failing an anti-doping test before his bout with Chris Eubank Jr. looked aggresiver throughout the contest.

In round two, Orozxo was bleeding under his right eye.

Benn, 153.6 lbs of Ilford, ENG won by scores of 99-91 twice and 96-94 and is now 22-0. Orozco, 154.4 lbs of Sinaloa, MEX is 32-4-3.

“We didn’t want a walk in the park,” said Benn. “I needed the rounds after 18 months out, he’s a true Mexican, my first Mexican I’ve fought, and we knew he was durable. Credit to him, he’s never been stopped before and he’s one tough man and I hope he progresses.
 
“They are stronger and take shots more, I don’t think there was ring rust, I was going through the gears after going through hell.
 
“Britain is my home and it’s only right I fight back there, sooner rather than later.”

WBA/WBC Welterweight champion Jessica McCaskill and WBO champion fought to a split draw in their unification bout.

Scores were 97-93 for McCaskill, 96-94 for Ryan and 95-95.

McCaskill, 136.4 bs of Chicago is 12-3-1. Ryan, 146.4 lbs of Darby, ENG is 6-1-1.

Austin Williams won a 10-round unanimous decision over veteran Steve Rolls in a middleweight. bout.

Williams, 160 lbs Houston won by scores of 97-93 on all cards and is now 15-0. Rolls, 159.2 lbs of Tornoto is 22-3.

Orestes Velazquez stopped Mohamed Soumaoro in round seven of their scheduled 10-round super lightweight fight.

In round eight, Velazquez landed a big and relentless flurry of punches that forced a referee stoppage at 2:19.

Velazquez, 140 lbs of Miami, FL is now 8-0 with seven knockouts. Soumaoro, 1396 lbs of Montreal is 13-2.

Khalil Coe remained undefeated as he stopped Kenmon Evans in round two of their eight-round light heavyweight bout.

At the beginning of round two, Coe dropped Evans with a right hook. Coe ended things when he landed a right to the side of the head and the bout was stopped as he fell to the ground at 1:21.

Coe, 19.6 lbs of Jersey City, NJ is 7-0-1 with five knockouts. Evans, 179.8 lbs of New Smyrna Beach, FL is 10-2-1.

Jeovanny Estela stopped Gerardo Carabello in the opening round of their eight-rround super welterweight clash.

Estela dropped Carabello with a vicious uppercut and the fight was stopped at 2:10,

Estela, 153.5 lbs of Orlando, FL is 13-0 with four knockouts. Carabello, 153,4 lbs of Trujillo Alto, PR is 6-2-1.

Jasmine Artiga remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Josefina Vega in a featherweight bout.

At the end of round three, Artiga dropped Vega with a long left.

Artiga, 116 lbs of Tampa, FL won by scores of 80-71 on all cards and is now 11-0-1. Vega, 114 lbs of Quito, ECU is 9-7.

Orlando, FL (July 27, 2023) – Jeovanny Estela will take his next step towards welterweight contention Friday evening when he faces fellow unbeaten prospect Chris Thompson in an eight-round bout at the Caribe Royale in his hometown of Orlando.

For the local favorite Estela (11-0, 3 knockouts), Friday’s fight will be his ninth overall at the venue since he turned professional at the end of 2020. The 23-year-old will be taking a step-up in competition against Kansas City native Thompson (9-0, 6 KOs).

“This is a very important fight, it’s my biggest test,” said Estela, who volunteers at local food banks when he is not training. “That’s how I look at every fight, but this is at a higher level. We’re both unbeaten so there’s a lot to prove, especially for me and my fans since I’m from Orlando.”

Estela-Thompson serves as the co-main event of Boxlab Promotions’ “Night of Champions IV.” The show will be broadcast as a triple header on CBS Sports Network and will be shown on a one-hour tape delay, beginning at 10 p.m. ET.

The ten-round main event features Cuban prospect Idalberto Umara (10-1, 7 KO’s) facing off with William Encarnacion (20-5, 16 KO’s) for the WBA Fedelatin lightweight title.

The televised portion of the card opens with an eight round heavyweight bout pitting highly-touted Henrich Ruiz Cordoba (3-0, 3 KOs) against Dionardo Minor (6-1-2, 2 KOs).

The undercard features exciting prospects and rising stars Junior Younan, Roberto Rivera Gomez, Angel Chavez, Julio Rosa, Jonathan Cortes, Giovanni Louis, Jamar Pemberton, Gustavo Trujillo, and Kevin Nunez.

Tickets for the event, which begin at $40 for general admission can be purchased through Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/22005EDB9900BAEC. 

Orlando, FL (October 4, 2022) – Welterweight prospect Jeovanny “El Rayo” Estela seeks his 10^th professional victory when he faces heavy-handed Rashield Williams in a six round welterweight contest Saturday, October 15 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL.

Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico and residing in Orlando, the popular 22-year-old is 9-0 with 3 victories by knockout. Six of his nine professional fights took place at the Caribe Royale including his most recent bout, a unanimous decision over Ramon De La Cruz Sena.

Based in Miami, FL by way of the Bahamas, Williams is 6-1 with 5 KO’s. On September 17, Williams scored a 2^nd round knockout over Daniel Arriaga in Tampa, FL and is currently riding a five fight win streak.

“Estella-Williams is a very good matchup,” said Amaury Piedra of Boxlab Promotions. Jeovanny has the height and reach advantage plus he’s got a large fanbase here in Central Florida. Williams is very strong and has the kind of power to end a fight at any time. I give credit to both guys for being up to the challenge and there’s a good chance this will be fight of the night.”

Estella-Williams is part of a 14 fight card promoted by Boxlab Promotions. The main event features an intriguing ten round matchup between Cuban phenom Kevin Hayler Brown and Adriano Ramirez for WBA Fedecentro junior welterweight title.

Tickets from $40 are on sale at Ticketmaster and will also be available at the Caribe Royale box office on fight night. Those unable to attend can watch the card live on Fite.Tv.

Doors open at 5 pm and the opening bell will sound at 6.

Located just minutes from the Walt Disney World^® Resort in the nation’s number one convention and tourist destination, Caribe Royale Orlando is the only AAA Four Diamond all-suite meetings resort in Orlando. A TripAdvisor 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award winner – among just 10 percent of hotels worldwide to receive the distinction – the upscale Caribe Royale Orlando is emerging from a $127 million renovation that includes fully remodeling all of its one-bedroom suites, an all-new 50,000-square-foot grand ballroom (bringing the total meeting space to 220,000 square feet), and an inviting new lobby. To learn more or to book a visit, event or meeting, visit www.cariberoyale.com. Follow the all-suite convention hotel on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@cariberoyale), LinkedIn and Pinterest. #cariberoyaleorlando  

ORLANDO, FL (August 18, 2022) – Unbeaten welterweight prospect, Jeovanny Estela (8-0, 3 KOs), returns to the ring for the third time this year on Sunday, August 21, 2022, live from Caribe Royale Orlando, in Orlando, Florida. Boxlab Promotions is the promoter and Estela’s opponent will be announced before Sunday.

“Staying active is very important to me and I’m looking forward to my fight this Sunday,” said Estela. “This fight will take place in my hometown of Orlando, where I will have a lot of supporters, and I’m looking forward to putting on a great show for them. Getting another win on my record will help me get closer to my goal of fighting for a small title by the end of the year. I am excited to face tougher opponents as my career develops. As my record improves, I look forward to taking on bigger challenges on bigger stages.”

Estela should be on a two-fight knockout streak, but his fight before his last bout, a technical knockout, saw his opponent get disqualified for excessive holding. Standing six-feet tall, Estela has the size and power to become a name in the welterweight division.

“Estela is a unique fighter, who has a long frame, a skill set, and a mindset not seen in his division,” said Mike Leanardi, CEO of FightStars, who manages Estela. “I have big plans for Estela, and I see him as a major factor in his division for the next decade. This is just another step in the process of him getting closer to the top of the division.

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