FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carteret, NJ – Professional boxing is set to return to Carteret, New Jersey, as Rising Star Promotions, led by WBA Gold Middleweight World Champion Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna, brings an action-packed event to the Carteret Performing & Arts Center on Sunday afternoon, April 27th headlined by Rising Star Promotions Jr. Welterweight “Johnboy” Jonathan Montrel (19-3 13KOs) of New Orleans, Louisania.

This premier event, held in conjunction with the Borough of Carteret, will be broadcasted live and exclusively on DAZN, bringing world-class boxing to a global audience and promises an exciting lineup of high-stakes bouts featuring rising stars and seasoned contenders.

“I want to sincerely thank DAZN for the opportunity to bring grassroots club show boxing to their global platform,” said Thomas LaManna, President of Rising Star Promotions. “This partnership allows us to showcase the incredible talent of many unknown fighters who deserve a chance to shine. It’s a huge step forward for the sport, and we’re proud to be part of it.”

Adding to the excitement, former Undisputed World Champion Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada will join veteran broadcaster Claudia Trejos on the live commentary team, bringing expert analysis and insight to the DAZN broadcast along with veteran Ring Announcer Lupe Contreras inside the ring.

“For the past 10 years, Rising Star Promotions has been a rollercoaster ride filled with passion, perseverance, and unforgettable moments. My goal is to leave a lasting impression, not just on the fans watching, but on the hundreds of fighters and supporters who have been part of this journey. This is bigger than boxing; it’s about creating opportunities and building a legacy.” Cornflake LaManna said in closing.

FULL UNDERCARD

8 ROUNDS

Super Middleweight Nadim Salloum (13-2 7KOs) of Jounieh, Lebanon.

WBA #10 Chiara Dituri (9-2 3KhOs) of Brooklyn, New York squares off in a Super Featherweight bout.

6 ROUNDS

Current IBF Welterweight Champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis proteges Ismail Muhammad (7-0 4KOs) and Dennis Thompson (5-0 3KOs) both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Undefeated Featherweight Malik Nelson (5-0 4KOs) of nearby Avenel, New Jersey will round out the undercard as the featured attraction.

Rising Star Promotions own Gabriel Gerena (7-1 6KOs) of Piscataway, New Jersey continues his comeback in a Jr. Welterweight bout.

Rising Star Promotions Justin Palmieri (4-0 2KOs) of Maple Shade, New Jersey will take on New Orleans, Louisania’s Joshua Draughter (5-5-1, 1KO) in a Super Featherweight bout.

4 ROUNDS

Koby Williams (4-1 3KOs) of nearby Brooklyn, New York looks to bounce back after suffering first career defeat to Nicholas Isaac this past February from New York City on DAZN. Williams is managed by TMA Management.

Muhammad Noori (3-0 1KO) of Woodbridge, New Jersey.

DKO Boxing’s Jr. Welterweight Julio Sanchez III (1-0) and Heavyweight Bruce Seldon Jr. (5-0 4KOs), both off of victories March 22nd on DAZN.

Bloomingdale, New Jersey’s Kirc Bargamento will make his Professional Debut in a Lightweight bout.

Elvina White (5-1 2KOs) of Los Angeles, California kicks off the night in a Lightweight bout with Destiny Jones (5-3 2KOs) of Austin, Texas.

Fans can expect an afternoon of electrifying matchups in a premier venue that continues to elevate combat sports in the region. Rising Star Promotions remains dedicated to showcasing top-tier boxing talent while delivering an unforgettable experience for fight enthusiasts.

Tickets are available now HERE.

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Jared Anderson went the distance for the first time and won a 10-round unanimous decision over former IBF Heavyweight champion Charles Martin at The Huntington Center in Anderson’s hometown of Toledo, Ohio.

At the end of round three, Anderson dropped Martin by flinging a left from the southpaw stance that hit the top of Martin’s head. Anderson continued to pound away and rock Martin. In round five, Martin hurt Anderson with some hard left hands.

In round nine, the mouth of Martin began to bleed. Anderson was able to dominate the second half of the fight alternating from orthodox to southpaw, landing jabs and some solid punches to the jaw. Martin tried to make a last second stand as he landed a perfect left to the jaw that sent Anderson back, but time ran out.

Anderson landed 157 of 369 punches; Martin was 85 of 324.

Anderson, 243.4 lbs of Toledo, OH won by scores of 98-91 and 99-90 twice and is now 15-0. Martin, 259.5 lbs of St. Louis, MO is 29-4-1.

Anderson said, “It felt great. I had my team with me. I got my family with me. I got Toledo with me. They showed up and they’re in the building. They were with me the entire 10 rounds. I heard them all the way through. I’m grateful for my opponent. He took the fight on short notice. He came and performed really good. I think we put on a hell of a show for Toledo.

“I wanted to go the distance. It was my first time. I just wanted to make sure that I could go the distance and especially be able to withstand power the whole 10 rounds. He had power until the last round, and I was happy to get the rounds in.

“I think I took his best shots very well. I don’t think there was a time in the fight where I looked unsteady or where I couldn’t hold my own. Did feel like he got me with a good shot and stunned me? No. But do I feel like he got me with a good shot and made me aware? Yes, so I had to readjust and get back to the game plan.”

Martin said, “I took the fight on 11 days’ notice. I did the best I could. He’s a real champion. He’ll be making his way to the top soon. I’m proud of him.

“He’s really good. He’s a crafty boxer. Usually, when I catch somebody and hurt them, I can finish them. If they don’t fall, usually I can follow up and put them away. But he is like a little middleweight. He is crafty. He was able to get out even when he was rocked. He was able to maneuver and get out the way. He’s going to be a champion.

Makhmudov Stops Akepejiori in 2

In a battle of heavyweight sluggers, Arslenbek Makhmudov stopped Raphael Akepejiori in round two of their 10-round bout.

In round one, Makhmudov came out fast and dropped Akepejiori with a perfect right uppercut. At the end of the round, Makhmudov dropped Akepejiori again with a left hook while Akepejiori’s right hand was caught in the ropes. In round two, Makhmudov landed several devastating uppercuts that wobbled Akepejiori and then sent up down with a hard right. Akepejiori got to his feet, but the fight was waved of at 1:43.

Makhmudov, 263.4 lbs of Montreal, CAN is now 17-0 with 16 knockouts. Akepejiori, 255.5 lbs of Lagos, NIG is 15-1.

Abdullah Mason stopped Alex de Oliveira in round two of their six-round lightweight bout.

In round two, Mason landed three fast and hard left hands that put de Oliveira down and the fight was stopped at 2:18.

Mason, 135.2 lbs of Cleveland is 9-0 with eight knockouts. de Oliveira, 135.8 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is now 20-5.

Mason said, “It was amazing. I felt amazing. I felt great in this camp. Right now, there is no cap on my ceiling. I’m just focused, and I’m going hard.”

2020 United State Olympian Tiger Johnson remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Jonathan Montrel in a junior welterweight bout.

In round three, the left eye of Montrel began to swell.

The eye continued to worsen as the doctor checked on it before round seven commenced. The right side of Montrel’s forehead became a bloody mess in round seven.

Johnson, 141.2 lbs of Cleveland, OH won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 9-0. Montrel, 140.6 lbs of New Orleans is now 15-2.

Dante Benjamin Jr. remained undefeated by stopping Mirandy Zola in round one of their six-round light heavyweight bout.

In round one, Benjamin landed a big left hand that was followed by a right to the chin that put Zola on his back. Benjamin came forward and landed a big right that snapped Zola’s head back and the bout was stopped at 1:56.

Benjamin, 173.3 lbs of Cleveland is 7-0 with six knockouts. Zola, 173.9 lbs of Columbus, OH is 4-3.

DeAndre Ware won a six-round unanimous decision over DeCarlo Perez in a super middleweight bout.

Ware, 167.9 lbs of Toledo, OH won by scores of 59-55 twice and 58-56 and is now 16-4-2. Perez, 167.5 lbs of Atlantic City, NJ is 19-9-1,

Rance Ward scored a six-round majority decision over previously undefeated Husan Al Mashhadi in a junior middleweight bout.

Ward, 153.6 lbs of Houma, LA won by scores of 59-55, 58-56 and 57-57 and is now 8-5-1. Al Mashhadi, 151.2 lbs od Dearborn Heights, MI is 6-1.

Tyler McCreary came back after a two-year layoff with a six-round unanimous decision over Deivi Julio in a junior lightweight bout.

In round two, Julio was docked a point for holding.

McCreary, 131 lbs of Toledo, OH won by scores of 59-54 and 57-56 twice and is now 18-2-1. Julio, 130.9 lbs of Monteria, COL is 26-14.

Nicklaus Flaz upset previously undefeated Jahi Tucker via eight-round majority decision in a junior middleweight bout,

Flaz was cut on his right eyebrow in the final round.

Flaz, 151.2 lbs of Bayamon, PR won by scores of 78-74, 77-75 and 76-76 and is now 11-2. Tucker, 151.8 lbs of Deer Park, NY is 10-1.

Regis Prograis won a 12-round unanimous decision over former lightweight champion Terry Flanagan to defend the WBC Interim Syoer Lightweight championship and advance to the semifinals of the World Boxing Super series junior welterweight tournament at the UNO Lakefront Arena in Prograis hometown of New Orleans

In round eight, Prograis dropped Flanagan with a straight left. later in the a round, a cut was opened up outside of Flanagan’s left eye.

Prograis, 139.8 lbs of New Orleans won by scores of 119-108, 118-109 and 117-110 to remain perfect at 23-0. Flanagan, 139.3 lbs of Manchester, UK is 33-2.

Ivan Baranchyk won the IBF Junior Welterweight title and advanced to the semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series with a 7th round stoppage over Anthony Yigit.

In round two, Yigit began to form a mouse around his left eye from the heavy blows of Baranchyk.

By round six, Yigit. eye was almost closed and looking a lot worse for wear. Baranchyk continued to land hard shots on the iron-chinned Yigit and Yigit’s eye was a mess and completely shut when the bout was stopped at 3:00

Baranchyk 140 lbs of Miami, FL is 19-0 with 12 knockouts. Yigit, 139.7 lbs of Stickholm, SWE is 21-1-1.

Jonathan Guidry stopped Quincy Palmer in the first round of their scheduled six-round heavyweight bout.

Guidry landed a hard power combination that was ounctuated by a straight right that put Palmer down, and the bout was stopped.

Guidry is 12-0-2 with six knockouts. Palmer is 10-10.

Jonathan Montrel won a four-round unanimous decision over Antonio Wattell in a lightweight bout.

Montrel won by scores of 40-36 twice, and 39-37 and is now 2-0.  Wattell is 1-5-1.

Subriel Matias remained undefeated by winning via 1st round disqualification over Fernando Saucedo.

In round one, Matias dropped Saucedo twice.  On the second knockdown, Matias was docked a point while hitting Saucedo while he was down.  During the round, the corner of Saucedo stepped on the ring apron, and the fight was waved off.

Matias is now 12-0.  Saucedo is 62-9-3.

Jeremy Hill won a four-round unanimous decision over Brandon Arvie in a lightweight bout.

Hill scored knockdowns in rounds one, two and four and went on to win by scores of 40-33 on all cards.

Hill is now 5-0.  Arvie is 3-2.

Illyan Kolev made a successful pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Antonio Louis Hernandez in a super welterweight bout.

Scores were 40-35 and 39-36 for Kolev who is now 1-0.  Hernandez is 1-5.