ANAHEIM, CA – June 12, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Golden Boy Promotions today announced the remaining preliminary card bouts for the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. event, airing live globally on DAZN pay-per-view on Saturday, June 28, from Honda Center in Anaheim, California, with Golden Boy Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter. The event is presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, also sponsored by Event Ticket Center and Fansly. Joining the preliminary card is Golden Boy’s #1 WBA contender, WBA North America continental champion, and East Los Angeles native John “Scrappy“ Ramirez (14-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round super flyweight bout. Also joining the preliminary card is Golden Boy’s undefeated rising star Victor Morales (20-0-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round super featherweight bout vs. former WBA super featherweight world champion Renee Alvarado (34-16, 22 KOs). MVP’s 2x US national amateur champion and rising bantamweight star Alexander “Alley Cat” Gueche (7-0, 5 KOs) also joins the preliminary card vs. American powerhouse and 4x US national amateur champion Vincent “The Beast” Avina (8-1-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bantamweight bout at 118 lbs. The preliminary card will also feature Golden Boy’s undefeated former Team USA member Joel Iriarte (7-0, 7 KOs) vs. Tanzanian prospect Yusuph “Mr. Mwanza” Metu (11-2, 8 KOs) in a 8-round welterweight bout. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. 

Golden Boy’s WBA #1 contender and North America continental champion and East Los Angeles native John “Scrappy“ Ramirez (14-1, 9 KOs) will join the preliminary card in a 10-round super flyweight bout at 115lbs. A talented amateur, Ramirez became a two-time Sugar Bert national champion and took home the Regional Golden Gloves title and Southern California State title in 2018. Ramirez, known for his crowd-pleasing style and relentless work ethic, trains out of Brickhouse Boxing Club in Los Angeles under the guidance of renowned coach Julian Chua and alongside Golden Boy’s Mexican WBO & WBA unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto ”Zurdo” Ramirez. Most recently, in December 2024, he secured a dominant unanimous decision win over Ephraim Bui. His opponent on Saturday, June 28, will be announced at a later date. 

Hailing from Vancouver, Washington, Golden Boy’s undefeated rising star Victor “El Tornado” Morales Jr. (20-0-1, 10 KOs) joins the preliminary card following a dominant TKO win over Jose Ivan Guardado Ortiz in December 2024. With impressive knockout power and an unblemished record, Morales Jr. continues to solidify his status as one of the division’s most dangerous and promising contenders. Managua, Nicaragua’s former WBA super featherweight world champion, Renee Alvarado (34-16, 22 KOs), will look to give Morales Jr. his first loss in their 10-round super featherweight bout at 130lbs on June 28th as he aims to showcase his talent on the global stage. Alvarado last stepped into the ring in April 2025 when he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Geo Lopez.

MVP’s 2x US national amateur champion and rising bantamweight star Alexander “Alley Cat” Gueche (7-0, 5 KOs) also joins the preliminary card to face American powerhouse and 4x US national amateur champion Vincent “The Beast” Avina (8-1-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bantamweight bout at 118lbs. Fighting out of Long Beach, California, by way of Harbor City, California, Gueche most recently extended his undefeated streak with a dominant stoppage of veteran Lito Dante in January 2025. With his ability to combine pinpoint precision and knockout power, Gueche has solidified his place as one of boxing’s most exciting young talents. Avina, boasting an 87.5% knockout rate, will look to derail Gueche’s momentum and further establish himself as a top-tier prospect.

Golden Boy’s undefeated former Team USA member, Joel Iriarte (7-0, 7 KOs), returns to action on the preliminary card in a 8-round 147lb welterweight showdown against Tanzanian prospect Yusuph “Mr. Mwanza” Metu (11-2, 8 KOs). Hailing from Bakersfield, California, Iriarte was one of the most decorated amateurs in the country, earning an astonishing 17 national championship titles and three gold medals. Since turning professional in March 2024, he has made a dominant impression, finishing every opponent in two rounds or less. His most recent outing against Marcos Leonardo Jimenez, his first time fighting eight rounds, earned him the WBA continental gold welterweight title. Facing him from Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, by way of Mwanza, Tanzania, will be Metu, who enters his second fight ever in the United States.

“MVP is proud to deliver one of the most stacked preliminary cards in recent memory, featuring a mix of rising stars, world-class talent, and champion pedigree,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “From top-tier prospects like MVP’s own Alexander Gueche, and Joel Iriarte to proven names like #1 WBA contender John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez and Victor Morales Jr., Saturday, June 28 promises nonstop action from the opening bell. With Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. headlining, this event is a true global boxing spectacle, and it all starts with a world-class undercard.”

“We’re proud to have partnered with MVP to put together a stellar preliminary undercard that lives up to the elite-level pay-per-view,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “This lineup is stacked with some of the sport’s hottest rising stars—fighters who I believe have what it takes to become the next big names in boxing. From start to finish, fans are in for an unforgettable night.”

Topping MVP’s pay-per-view card on DAZN will be MVP’s international superstar Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) vs. Mexico’s former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs) as they face off in a 10-round blockbuster main event at 200lbs on Saturday, June 28. The co-main event will feature a 12-round unified cruiserweight championship bout between Golden Boy’s Mexican WBO & WBA unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) vs. Cuba’s former IBF & WBA cruiserweight world champion and WBA mandatory challenger Yuniel Dorticós (27-2, 25 KOs). Opening the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. pay-per-view main card is undefeated WBA International lightweight champion Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs), who will face former IBF super featherweight world champion Tevin Farmer (33-8-1, 8 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight battle at 135 lbs. The main card will also feature MVP’s latest signee, undefeated powerhouse Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-0, 16 KOs), who will make his promotional debut against New Jersey’s welterweight standout Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez (23-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight showdown at 147 lbs. Also joining the main card will be a 10-round welterweight battle at 147 lbs between undefeated Mexican welterweight standout Raul “Cugar” Curiel (15-0-1, 13 KOs) and Uruguay’s fellow undefeated sensation Victor Ezequiel “Latigo” Rodriguez (16-0-1, 9 KOs). 

Headlining the preliminary card is former UFC bantamweight champion and Boxrec’s #2 greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time, Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (33-2-3, 9 KOs) as she makes her long-awaited return to the ring to face Mexico’s undefeated rising prospect Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega  (10-0, 1 KO) in a 10-round lightweight bout contested over two-minute rounds. Holm and Vega each signed with MVP in May 2025 ahead of their fight announcement and faceoff at the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. preview press conference. Also on the preliminary card is MVP’s 20-year-old WBC Youth light flyweight world champion Naomy Valle (14-0, 9 KOs) vs. Mexico’s 20-year-old Ashley Felix (7-3, 1 KO). The pair will make a statement for equality in women’s boxing by fighting six, three-minute rounds in a light flyweight bout at 108 lbs.

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About Most Valuable Promotions (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 has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry 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 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., 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.

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About Honda Center  

Located in the heart of Orange County, Honda Center has remained a premier entertainment and sports venue since its opening in 1993. Home to the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks, the arena hosts a variety of events, including sold-out concerts, family entertainment, and thrilling sports competitions. Over the past three decades, Honda Center has remained an iconic and beloved destination for live entertainment in Southern California with over 4,500 events and 45 million guests, paving the way for an even more exciting future. It will anchor the innovative OCVIBE, a 100-acre one-of-a-kind, immersive district designed to bring people together through shared experiences. 

WBA number-two ranked lightweight Floyd Schofield survived a late knockdown to win a 12-round split decision over Rene Tellez Giron at the Virgin Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

In round 11, Giron sent Schofield to the canvas when he landed a left hook on the inside.

Schofield landed 259 of 771 punches. Giron was 72 of 292.

Schofield, 134.4 lbs of Austin, TX won by scores of 118-109 twice and 116-111 and is now 18-0. Giron, 134.4 lbs of Mexico is 20-4.

“I feel good. It was my first time going 12 rounds, especially with a fighter that wasn’t going to back down,” said Floyd Schofield. “It was a shot to the back of the head. I kind of turned my head, so he took the shot. I just had to get up, I’m not going to quit. (Talking about the knock down) I give myself a B+ only because I went 12 rounds with a fighter that had a lot of power. He’s a good, rough, tugged fighter that wouldn’t back down.

Melikuziev Defeats Stevens by Split Decision

Bektemir Melikuziev won a 12-round split decision over David Stevens in a super middleweight fight.

In round nine, Melikuziev began to bleed from his nose.

Melikuziev landed 165 of 417 punches. Stevens was 169 0f 708.

Melikuziev took two cards by 118-110 and 117-111 tallies. Stevens took a card by a 116-112 score.

Melikuziev, 170 lbs of Uzbekistan is now 15-1. Stevens, 167.4 lbs of Reading, PA is 14-2.

“Tough fight,” said Bektemir Melikuziev. “Awkward clash of styles. I did my best on a short notice.”

Fundora Stops Alaniz in 7; Becomes Undisputed Flyweight Champion

Gabriela Fundora became the undisputed flyweight champion with a seventh round stoppage over Gabriela Alaniz

In round seven, Fundora dropped Alaniz with a good straight left hand, Seconds later, it was a perfect left on the jaw that folded Alaniz over and the fight stopped at 1:40.

Fundora, 111 lbs of Coachella, CA is 15-0 with seven knockouts. Alaniz, 110.4 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 15-2.

Fundora became the youngest undisputed champion in boxing history at 22 years old.

“This is a dream come true that I have made become a reality,” said Gabriela Fundora. “My team and I have been training to make history and we did that tonight. I didn’t really feel Alaniz’ power, but I knew she came to do what I did which is look for a knockout. I had been practicing that punch since the beginning of training camp – I felt like Bruce Lee preparing for this fight. We’ll see what’s next for me – I can go up in weight or go down – we will see.”

Fulghum Stops Pearson in 3

Darius Fulghum stopped Christopher Pearson in round three of a 10-rouns super middleweight contest.

In round one, Fulghum landed a combination in the corner that sent Pearson down. In round three, Fulghum just continued to land shots against Pearson. Pearson was not throwing back and the fight was stopped at 1:03

Fulghum, 167 lbs of Houston is 13-0 with 11 knockouts. Pearson, 166.4 lbs of Selma, TX is 17-5-1.

Iriarte Stops Madrid in 1st Round

Joel Iriarte stopped Xavier Madrid in the opening round of their six-round welterweight bout.

In round one, Iriarte landed a crushing 1-2 that sent Madrid to the canvas and the fight was stopped at 2:50.

Iriarte, 146.4 lbs of Bakersfield, CA is 5-0 with five knockouts. Madrid, 147 lbs of Albuquerque, MEX is 5-6.

Eric Tudor won a 10-round unanimous decision over Harold Calderon in a welterweight bout.

Tudor, 145 lbs of Fort Lauderdale, FL won by scores of 99-91 and 98-92 twice and is now 12-1. Calderon, 146.6 lbs of Miami is 28-2.

Asa Stevens remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Garea Diagan in a featherweight bout.

Stevens, 125 lbs of Waianae, HA won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 7-0. Diagan, 125 lbs of General santos City, PHL is 10-5.

Dalis Kaleopu won a six-round unanimous decision over Manuel Lerna in a super featherweight bout.

Kaleopu scored a knockdown in round two and won by scores of 60-53 on all cards.

Kaleopu, 130.8 lbs of Waianae, HA is 6-0. Lerna, 131.8 lbs of Pharr, TX is 4-1.

Jordan Fuentes won a four-round unanimous decision over Roberto Pena in a super bantamweight fight.

Fuentes, 119 lbs of Fresno, CA won by scores of 40-35 and 40-36 twice and is now 2-0. Pena, 119.8 lbs of McAllen, TX is 4-5.

William Zepeda punched his ticket to a title shot with a four-round bludgeoning of Maxi Hughes as The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas,

In round three, Zepeda was relentless and especially effective to the body. In round four, the beatdown continued as Zepeda continued to more or less assault Hughes all over the ring. Mercifully for Hughes his corner pulled him from the fight after the round.

Zepeda, 133.8 lbs of San Mateo Atenceo, MEX is 30-0 with 26 knockouts, Hughes, 134.6 lbs of Yorkshire, ENG is 26-7-2.

“This was another day in the office,” said William Zepeda. “Thirty different camps and thirty different wins and all I can do is thank my team. Early on I knew I had him, the strategy was to work the body and finish at the top. It is not confidence that I feel, but the weight of responsibility to keep giving this level of performances. The rivals who are at my doorstep are much stronger and have a lot more experience and we must continue to work. I will be the next champion from Mexico! I am ready for Shakur, Gervonta – who ever is ready to face me. I want to be a world champion.”

Floyd Schofield remained undefeated as Esteuri Suero did not comply wit the basic ruled of boxing and was disqualified in round five of their 10-round lightweight bout,

Schofield dominated the fight which visibly frustrated Suero into snapping the rules.

In round one, Schofield was cut above his right eye due to a headbutt. In round two, Suero was deducted a point for holding. In round four, Suero was deducted another point for throwing Schofield on the canvas. Finally in round five, Suero hit Schofield with an intentional low blow and the fight was called off at 2:07

Schofield, 134.8 lbs of Austin, TX is 17-0, Suero, 135 lbs of Las Vegas is 13-2.

Eric Priest remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jose Sanchez in a middleweight bout.

Priest landed 92 of 310 punches. Sanchez was 63 of 229.

Priest, 159.6 lbs of Los Angeles won by scores of 100-90 and 99-91 twice and is now 13-0. Sanchez, 160 lbs of Reynosa, MEX is 21-5-1.

Tristan Kalkrreuth stopped Marquice Weston in round two of their eight-round heavyweight bout,

In round two, Kalkreuth dropped Weston with a left hand and the fight was over at 1:32.

Kalkreuth, 198.6 lbs of Las Vegas is 13-1 with 10 knockouts. Weston, 201.6 lbs of Seattle is 15-3-1.

Joel Iriarte made a successful pro debut by stopping Bryan Carguacundo in round two of their four-round welterweight bout.

Iriarte was a 17-time National Amateur dominated the action and in round two hurt Carguacundo with a couple of uppercuts and the fight was stopped at 1:26.

Iriarte, 145.2 lbs of Bakersfield, CA is 1-0 with one knockout. Carguacundo, 142.8 lbs of Las Vegas, NV is 3-6-2.