Johnny Mansour won a six-round unanimous decision over Christian Avalos in a lightweight bout at the Avalon in Hollywood, California.

Mansour, 133.8 .8 lbs of San Diego won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 5-0. Avalos, 134.4 lbs of Reno, NV is 3-3-2.

Vic Pasillas stopped Carlos Jackson in round seven of their eight-round featherweight bout.

In round one, Jackson was cut around the right eye.

In round seven, Pasillas dropped Jackson with a right hook. Pasillas followed up with a hard flurry of punches and the fight was stopped at 2:05.

Pasillas, 125.4 lbs of Los Angeles is 18-1 with 11 knockouts. Jackson, 124.4 lbs of Anniston, AL is 20-3.

Jose Ramirez stopped Jessie Mandapat in round three of their eight-round super bantamweight bout.

In round three, Ramirez landed a left hook that put Mandapat on the canvas, It was another left hand that put Mandapat down again. Ramirez the fight when he caught Mandapat with a right and Mandapat hot the deck and the fight was stopped at 1:4

Ramirez, 123.8 lbs of Tucson, AZ is now 8-3 with seven knockouts. Mandapat, 123.2 lbs of Los Angeles, CA is 9-2-1.

Ricardo Ruvalcaba remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Alberto Veron in a welterweight bout.

Ruvalcaba, 147 lbs of Ventura, CA won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 14-0. Veron, 146.2 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 20-11-2.

Brooke Sibrian won a six-round unanimous decision over Rubi Gutierrez in a strawweight bout.

In round three, Gutierrez began to bleed from around her right eye after Sibrian landed a huge flurry of punches that was started by a huge right hand.

Sibrian, 106 lbs of Bakersfield, CA won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 7-2. Gutierrez, 104.4 lbs o Saltilla, MEX is 5-2-1,

Avetis Gadyan stopped Walter Saragosa in the opening round of their four-round junior welterweight bout.

In round one, Gadyan dropped Saragosa with a straight right hand. Seconds later, a right to the body put Saragos down again. Gadyan ended things with a third left hook that put Saragosa down again and the fight was stopped at 2:00

Gadyan, 135.4 lbs of Vanadzor, ARM is now 2-0 with two knockouts. Saragosa, 128.4 lbs of Kaneolie, HA is 0-3.

LOS ANGELES (April 30, 2025) — 555 Media Agency, in partnership with Bash Boxing, proudly announces “Championing Mental Health: A Night of Boxing,” a special charity event dedicated to mental health awareness in the sport. The event will occur on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the historic Avalon Hollywood and broadcast live on DAZN.? The event will feature a slate of talented boxers from the Southern California area, including Jonny “Magic” Mansour (4-0, 2 KOs), Ricardo Ruvalcaba (13-0-1, 10 KOs), Jessie Mandapat (9-1-1, 5 KOs) and Vic Pasillas (17-1, 10 KOs).

This groundbreaking evening aims to raise funds and awareness for mental wellness initiatives supporting boxers and the boxing community. In collaboration with Athletes for Hope and the World Boxing Council (WBC), the event will provide ?all competitors participating with one year of free access to therapy through Athletes for Hope.

“My vision was to create a platform that unites powerful voices and resources to change the trajectory of mental health in boxing,” said Anthony Girges, Founder of 555 Media Agency & Athlete’s Choice Advisory. “This isn’t just a night of boxing; it’s about recognizing that professional boxers are human and deserve accessible support and resources for their mental wellness. I’m honored to have the support of Athletes for Hope and the WBC, two organizations truly committed to this mission. Together, we’re using the power of boxing to shine a light on one of this generation’s greatest struggles. I’m grateful to all our partners, especially our anchor sponsor, Alleviate Tax, for helping make this historic night possible.”

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.555media.com/tickets. The event will be broadcast live on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, bringing this critical cause to a global audience.?

The main card will feature San Diego’s Jonny “Magic” Mansour (4-0, 2 KOs), a rising star with over 50 amateur bouts. Mansour is set to compete in a 6-round, lightweight attraction against 24-year-old Christian Avalos (3-2-2) of Carson City, Nev. Mansour, 24, made his professional debut in May 2024 when he secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over the experienced Anel Dudo in front of his hometown at the Pechanga Arena. As he prepares for his fifth outing in just over a year, Mansour looks to follow up on his impressive first-round knockout victory over Markus Bowes last month.

Born in Los Angeles and fighting out of Redwood City, Calif., Vic Pasillas (17-1, 10 KOs) is set to step inside the squared circle for the first time in 2025. The 33-year-old Pasillas was one of the top amateur boxers as he came up the ranks, earning 25 national amateur titles and 272 victories. Vicious will square up against 36-year-old Carlos Jackson (20-2, 13 KOs) of Atlanta, by way of Anniston, Ala., in an 8-round, featherweight attraction.

Ricardo Ruvalcaba (13-0-1, 10 KOs) of Ventura, Calif., takes on 32-year-old Argentinian Luis Alberto Veron (20-10, 9 KOs) in a high-stakes, 8-round welterweight matchup. Ruvalcaba holds an impressive professional record with 13 victories and 10 knockouts, a KO percentage of nearly 77%. The 24-year-old Ruvalcaba trains out of the world-famous Wild Card Boxing gym in Hollywood under legendary trainer Freddie Roach and has worked alongside stars of the super lightweight division, including Ryan Garcia and Elvis Rodriguez.

Rounding out the initial slate of announced matchups, 26-year-old southpaw Jessie Mandapat (9-1-1, 5 KOs, 2 NC) of Anaheim, Calif., is set for action against 24-year-old Jose Antonio Sampedro (13-2-1, 7 KOs), of Queretaro, Mexico. The two face off in an 8-round attraction in the super bantamweight division.

ADDITIONAL QUOTES FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS AND PARTNERS:?

“Mental health is a top priority for the WBC, and we are proud to support the upcoming event for Mental Health & Boxing to be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Avalon Hollywood. Our proud mental health ambassador, legendary champion Mia St. John, will be present along with special activations in support of this majestic event. Let’s all join together and make this a special night.”
— Mauricio Sulaiman, President, World Boxing Council (WBC)?

“Mental health is at the forefront of everything that we do at Athletes for Hope. Taking care of our mental health helps us build resilience, maintain healthy relationships, and lead balanced lives. Athletes for Hope and its thousands of athlete members are proud to join 555 Media and Athlete’s Choice Advisory to support this important event and the mental health of boxers, and people, from all walks of life.”
— Jason Belinkie, CEO, Athletes for Hope?

“After promoting so many of the original “Hollywood Fight Night” boxing shows in Hollywood, I am excited to return to my hometown and promote a special show that focuses on raising awareness to the very often ignored and overlooked aspect of mental health and wellness in the boxing industry. Together with 555 Media, we will continue to build on the long history of star-studded boxing events in Hollywood.”
— Steve Bash, Bash Boxing

“In 2014, the WBC and WBC Cares joined with the USA Congressional Mental Health Task Force. We are grateful to Congresswoman Grace Napolitano and Mía St. John for bringing us together. Every May our athletes wear the green ribbon and dedicate their fights in our 176 countries to Mental Health Awareness. Mental Health is the core mission of WBC Cares.”
— Jill Diamond, WBC Cares Global Chair

“As the Chief Wellbeing Officer for Athletes for Hope, I believe it’s crucial to spotlight the mental health of boxers. Studies indicate that one in four people will struggle with mental health issues each year, and this is often magnified in high-intensity sports like boxing. The physical demands are well-known, but the mental resilience required is often overlooked. It’s time we break the silence and ensure boxers have the support they need to thrive both inside and outside the ring.”
— Dr. Mena Mirhom, Chief Wellbeing Officer, Athletes for Hope

Haven Brady Jr. remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Jesus Vazquez Jr. in a junior lightweight bout at the OTE Arena in Atlanta.

Brady landed 184 of 522 punches. Vazquez was 40 of 346.

Brady, 130 lbs of Albany, GA won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 13-0. Vazquez, 133 lbs of Los Angeles is 11-3.

Saul Sanchez won an eight-round unanimous decision over Arthur Villanueva in a bantamweight fight.

Sanchez, 119 lbs of Los Angeles won by scores of 78-74 twice and 77-75 and is now 21-3. Villanueva, 119 lbs of Bagp City, PHL is 35-6-1.

Oshae Jones stopped Simone Da Silva in round five of a scheduled eight-round junior middleweight bout.

In round five, Jones dropped Da Silva with perfect right to the body. Jones continued to hurt Da Silva until a big flurry in the corner forced a stoppage at 1:54.

Jones, 153.2 lbs of Philadelphia via Toledo, OH is -0 with three knockouts. Da Silva, 150 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is 17-34.

Kurt Scoby made shirt work of Daniel Lim by registering an opening round stoppage in a scheduled six-round junior welterweight bout.

In the first minute, Scoby dropped Lim by landing a jab that was followed by a hard right. Lim was dropped for aa second time with a left hook. It was another nasty left hook to the body that put Lim down for a third and final time as he did not neat the count at 2:03.

Scoby, 138.5 lbs of Duarte, CA is 14-1 with 12 knockouts. Lim, 136.4 lbs of Don Carolina, CA is 11-2.

David Lopez remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Pedro Pinillo in a junior welterweight fight.

Lopez landed 63 of 229 punches. Pinillo was 29 of 176.

Lopez of Oakland won by scores of 60-54 on all cards is now 6-0. Pinillio of Cali, COL is 5-8/

Johnny Mansour stopped Edgar Uvalle in the opening round of their four-round lightweight bout.

In round one, Mansour landed about 20 unanswered punches that resulted in a standing-eight count. The fight did not last long after as Mansour dropped Uvalle againt after big flurry and a right dropped him in the corner and the bout was stopped at 2:25.

Mansour, 134.6 lbs of San Diego is 2-0 with one knockout. Uvalle, 133.2 lbs of Des Moines, IA is 2-5-2.