VERONA, N.Y. — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) today announced opponents for Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. (0-0-1) and Curmel “Big Deal” Moton (8-0, 6 KOs), as both promising prospects return to action on Saturday, February 28 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

Returning to Upstate New York for the first time since his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame last June, Manny Pacquiao and MPP bring a talent-stacked card back to U.S. soil. The event is headlined by a 10-round WBO Featherweight International Championship showdown between knockout artists Elijah Pierce (21-2, 17 KOs) and Lorenzo Parra (23-1-1, 17 KOs)—a high-stakes clash originally slated to headline MPP’s sold-out U.S. debut before illness forced its postponement.

“These fights represent key moments in the careers of two rising stars,” said Brendan Gibbons, matchmaker for Manny Pacquiao Promotions. “Jimuel and Curmel have earned the opportunity to test themselves against skilled opposition, and we expect both men to put on memorable performances as they push toward future title contention.”

The event will be streamed live across the United States on Amazon Prime Video.

Tickets can be purchased at TurningStone.com, Turning Stone Resort & Casino’s official website.

Pacquiao Jr. steps back into the fray for his sophomore outing against Puerto Rico’s Luis E. Santana Figueroa (0-2) in a four-round lightweight fight. In his highly anticipated professional debut at MPP’s inaugural sold-out U.S. event in November, Pacquiao Jr. delivered relentless aggression in a thrilling, back-and-forth battle with Brandon Lalley. Though the bout ended in a controversial draw, he left little doubt about his star potential, displaying the same electrifying, fan-friendly style that made his father a global icon. Pacquiao Jr. can now earn his first professional victory near the International Boxing Hall of Fame, where his father was ceremonially enshrined last year.

At just 19-years-old, Moton is already widely viewed as a future star and he looks to reinforce that reputation on Saturday, February 28, when he faces Wilfredo Flores (12-6-1, 5 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight attraction. Making his first appearance in nearly a year, Moton returns to action for a compelling road test, taking on Flores, a 36-year-old Puerto Rican southpaw who now resides just outside Buffalo in North Tonawanda. 

With Pacquiao Jr. continuing his ascent under the watchful eye of his father – and Moton under the guidance of Mayweather Promotions, their respective bouts will spotlight two emerging talents poised to shape boxing’s next generation.

The event marks another major milestone for Manny Pacquiao Promotions following a successful, sold-out U.S. debut and continues the company’s expansion into marquee boxing markets across the country. Turning Stone Resort Casino, long recognized as one of the premier boxing venues in the United States, will host the event.

MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS FIGHT CARD 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026 

LIVE ON AMAZON PRIME TV 

MAIN EVENT 

10 Rounds – WBO Featherweight International Championship 

Elijah Pierce (21-2, 17 KOs) vs. Lorenzo Parra (23-1-1, 17 KOs) 

CO-MAIN EVENT 

10 Rounds – US WBC Silver Super Lightweight Title 

Bryce Mills (20-1, 7 KOs) vs. Tobias Green (12-3-1, 4 KOs) 

4 Rounds – Lightweight Bout 

Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. (0-0-1) vs. Luis E. Santana Figueroa (0-2)

10 Rounds – Welterweight Bout 

Curmel Moton (8-0, 6 KOs) vs. Wilfredo Flores (12-6-1, 5 KOs)

4 Rounds – Lightweight Bout 

Rodrigo Mosquera III (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Khalil Sanders (1-1)

4 Rounds – Super Flyweight Bout 

Damiana Andrello (1-1-1) vs. Jessica Maltez (2-3-2)

6 Rounds – Super Flyweight Bout

Shera Mae Patricio (7-0, 3 KOs) vs. Maribel Ramirez (15-13-4, 3 KOs) 

4 Rounds – Super Lightweight Bout 

Katrina Scalzo (Pro Debut) vs. Michelle Cook (3-6-2)

4 Rounds – Super Welterweight Bout 

Brandan Poulard (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Chris Pacheco (0-1)

*Fight card subject to change 

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About Manny Pacquiao Promotions

Manny Pacquiao Promotions is a global boxing promotions company founded by eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. The mission of the company is to develop athletes, produce world-class events, and expand the global reach of boxing. Beyond building elite talent, the organization is committed to creating exciting content, delivering innovative and memorable events, and giving back to the sport by providing fans with the matchups, experiences, and energy they want to see. At its core, the company aims to elevate the sport with fresh creativity, authentic storytelling, and an unwavering dedication to bringing fun and excitement back to boxing on a global stage.

TEMECULA, Calif. (NOV. 30, 2025) – Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) delivered an electric night of fights for their U.S. debut event at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. 

Lazaro Lorenzana (19-0, 13 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico, captured the WBC Regional Middleweight Championship by scoring a 10-round unanimous decision over Luis Arias (22-6-1, 17 KOs) in the main event of Manny Pacquiao Promotions’ (MPP) U.S. debut live on ESPN Deportes and ESPN Knockout.

Born and raised in San Diego, Lorenzana, in just his second fight in the U.S., pressed the action from the opening bell and only lost three rounds on the judges’ scorecards in his main event outing. Arias, the former IBF USBA Middleweight Champion, recently went back to school to complete his mortgage license before the fight was scheduled.

Marking a new beginning for the legendary Pacquiao name, Manny Pacquaio’s eldest son, Jimuel Pacquiao(0-0-1) began his professional boxing campaign by thrilling the sold-out Pechanga crowd with a thrilling majority draw against Chicago native/high school English teacher Brendan Lally (0-0-1). In the co-main event marking the pro boxing debuts of both fighters, Pacquiao and Lally stood toe-to-toe throughout the four-round, non-stop extravaganza, trading shots to the head and body, as the contest featured numerous momentum changes. 

Two judges both scored the bout 38-38, giving Pacquiao the first two rounds and Lally the final two. One judge ruled the first two rounds to Pacquiao, also awarding him the close fourth round.

Pacquaio, who enjoyed a successful three-year amateur career, welcomed a baby girl to the world with his fiancé in the last week and made his dad a grandfather for the first time. Lally, who also teaches African-American literature at Hyde Park Academy High School in Chicago, won the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association 140-pound collegiate national championship while studying English at the University of Illinois in 2022.

In the evening’s first title bout, southpaw Terry Washington (6-0, 5 KOs) of San Bernardino, Calif., dispatched his sixth opponent in as many contests and captured the WBC USA Light Flyweight Championship by shutting out Lima, Peru’s Ricardo Astuvilca (23-5, 5 KOs) in a 10-round unanimous decision. Washington, who started boxing at eight years old, enjoyed a storied amateur career in which earned the title of Most Outstanding Boxer at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials and was an International Gold Medal Finalist for USA Boxing.

The second televised bout featured Tijuana, Mexico’s Jose Russell (17-1, 11 KOs) made his United States debut and rebounded from his only loss by thoroughly dominating Saleto Henderson (10-3 7 KOs) and scoring a sixth-round TKO. Russell, who turned 24 on November 23, sent Indianapolis, Indiana’s Henderson to the canvas twice in the final minute of the opening round. The hard-hitting southpaw then floored his counterpart for the third time two minutes into the fourth. Following the sixth round and at the suggestion of Henderson’s corner, referee stopped the contest.

Kicking off the action on the main card in a battle of Californians, Garden Grove’s Michael Bracamontes (14-2-1, 6 KOs) earned his fifth consecutive victory by dominating William King (6-3-2, 3 KOs) of Lynwood, fighting at Pechanga Resort Casino for the third straight time. Bracamontes, who turned pro at 17, won all but two rounds on the judges’ scorecards.

Prior to the ESPN Deportes and ESPN Knockout-televised portion of the event, Las Vegas’ own, Rodrigo Mosquera III (2-0, 1 KO) remained undefeated by scoring a four-round unanimous decision over Bryan Domingo (0-4-1). The first bout of the night featured Victorville’s Sheldon Payne (1-1, 0 KOs) earning his first pro victory with a four-round majority decision over Adil Gadzhiev (3-2, 1 KO). Following the main event, Javier Zamarron (11-0, 5 KOs) of Las Vegas secured an eight-round unanimous decision over Alejandro Meniano (7-1, 4 KOs) and Hollywood’s Alexis Alvarado (9-1-1, 5 KOs) registered a unanimous decision victory over Philippines native Garen Diagan (10-8-1, 5 KOs)

See below for the official scores and what the fighters had to say:  

WBA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE MAIN EVENT – 10 ROUNDS

Lazaro Lorenzana (19-0, 13 KOs) defeated Luis Arias (22-6-1, 17 KOs) via unanimous decision

Scorecards: 100-90, 99-91, 98-92

Lazaro Lorenzana:

“It was a tough fight getting in there with a veteran. It was an honor to share the ring with him [Arias]. He’s been in the sport a long time.”

“This fight was a steppingstone. My team and I know that we have big fights in the future. We are climbing to get to those.”

“I’ve been in training camp with plenty of legends including Pacquiao, Canelo, and Margarito. I’m surrounded by greatness, and I use that to my advantage in every outing. “

“It was an honor to headline the first U.S. show for Manny Pacquiao Promotions. It was a little nerve wracking since I was originally the co-main event. But I’m happy I was able to give the crowd a great show.”

LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT – 4 ROUNDS

Jimuel Pacquiao (0-0-1)vs. Brendan Lally (0-0-1) scored a majority draw

Scorecards: 39-37 Pacquiao, 38-38 twice

Manny Pacquiao: 

“I’m very proud of my son. I always told Jimuel [Pacquiao] fighting is not easy and that you need to work hard. My plan is to have him fight on my undercard so I can train with him throughout the whole camp.”

“This is good for experience for Jimuel. It’s not the ideal outcome, but I know he can do better and he will do better.”

Jimuel Pacquiao: 

“Next time I fight, I’m going to push the pace much harder. I’m happy I was able to experience this. Fighting as an amateur is a different experience than fighting professionally. I only had ten amateur fights, so this was a huge step up.”

On having a sold-out event for his pro debut: 

“It made me nervous. During my ring walk, all I could think about was how many people were here. The experience was great for me. I’m going to be more prepared next time. I was able to tune it out and focus on my opponent when the fight started.”

Brendan Lally: 

“This was the opportunity of a lifetime, and I am happy about the way it went. I got a draw against Pacquiao.”

“I was surprised by the upper cut in the second round. It clipped me and I went ‘woah.’ Other than that, I felt great in there and I’m happy about my performance.”

“I’m loving every minute I have in life. I’m cherishing the time I have with my girlfriend and my family. I’m going to continue to pursue my career in education and live my life to the fullest.” 

WBC USA LIGHT FLYWEIGHT BOUT – 10 ROUNDS

Terry Washington (6-0, 5 KOs) defeated Ricardo Astuvilca (23-5, 5 KOs) via unanimous decision 

Scorecards: 100-90 three times

Terry Washington:

“I felt good out there. If I had two more rounds, I would have definitely gotten him out of there. He [Astuvilca] had a game plan that I didn’t think he would have. He was in survivor mode. He was trying to survive and not win, so I wasn’t able to catch him. He was running too much. It’s hard to knock out someone out when they are on their heels.”

FLYWEIGHT BOUT – 8 ROUNDS

Jose Russell (17-1, 10 KOs) scored a sixth-round TKO over Saleto Henderson (10-3, 7 KOs) 

Jose Russell: 

“I expected to come here and dominate. Securing those knockdowns were a part of the plan. I understand that I need to keep winning. I believe I am on my way to being one of the greatest fighters, and tonight was a step towards that goal. I’m going to gameplan with my team on what’s next.”

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT – 8 ROUNDS

Michael Bracamontes (14-2-1, 6 KOs) defeated William King (6-3, 3 KOs) via unanimous decision

Scorecards: 80-72, 79-73 (twice)

SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT – 4 ROUNDS

Alexis Alvarado (8-1-1, 5 KOs) defeated Garen Diagan (10-7-1, 5 KOs) via first round knockout (2:04)

FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT – 8 ROUNDS

Javier Zamaroon (11-0, 5 KOs) defeated Alejandro Meniano (7-1, 4 KOs) via first round knockout (2:04)

Scorecards: 80-71, 79-72, 77-74

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT – 4 ROUNDS

Rodrigo Mosquera III (4-0, 2 KOs) defeated Bryan Domingo (0-4-1) via unanimous decision

Scorecards: 39-37 (twice), 38-38

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT – 4 ROUNDS

Adil Gadzhiev (3-2, 1 KO) defeated Sheldon Payne (1-1) via majority decision

                  Scorecards: 39-37 (twice), 38-38