LAS VEGAS – April 20, 2026 – A super bantamweight duel between all-action Mexican contenders Jorge Chavez and Jose “Tito” Sanchez will now kick off the loaded five-fight Benavidez vs. Zurdo PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video taking place Saturday, May 2 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Following that opening attraction will be young Mexican star Isaac “Puro México” Lucero now taking on the hard-hitting Ismael Flores in a super welterweight tilt. Lucero had previously been scheduled to face Alan Sandoval.

The lineup also includes WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz dueling all-action former world champion Jaime Munguía in the explosive co-main event, plus top 140-pound contenders Oscar Duarte and Angel Fierro will go toe-to-toe in a 10-round brawl.

This undercard begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will precede a first of its kind Mexico vs. Mexico duel between undefeated two-division world champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez and unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in the main event.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now through www.AXS.com.

The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Sampson Boxing in association with TGB Promotions. Reséndiz vs. Munguia is promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and Zanfer Boxing Promotions. Duarte vs. Fierro is promoted in association with Cancun Boxing and BXSTERS.

In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. On top of those options, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.

**ISAAC LUCERO VS. ISMAEL FLORES**

Fresh off a pair of KO victories in 2025, undefeated rising contender Isaac “Puro México” Lucero will look to bring that momentum into 2026 as he steps in against the power punching Ismael Flores, who makes his U.S. debut in this eight-round super welterweight showdown.

The 27-year-old Lucero (18-0, 14 KOs) turned pro in 2019 after an amateur career that saw him earn five national medals representing Mexico. A native of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Lucero has stopped his last seven opponents entering May 2, and also owns a pair of 10-round unanimous decision triumphs. In looking to make his U.S. takeover, Lucero has set up camp in Las Vegas, where he is trained by renowned coach Bob Santos. Most recently, Lucero dominated veteran Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in December, stopping the fight at the end of round 8.

“I’m very grateful to my team, and everyone who worked to make this possible,” said Lucero. “Fighting on Cinco de Mayo weekend is every Mexican boxer’s dream, and I accept this challenge with the upmost professionalism, as I’ll be facing the most important challenge of my career on this huge stage. I will show everyone why I’m ‘Puro México!’”

Originally from Argentina, Flores (17-1-1, 12 KOs) moved to Spain to pursue his boxing dreams and has put together an impressive record fighting out of the country since 2021. The 27-year-old has won seven straight fights since a decision defeat to Jorge Fortea in 2023, including five-straight wins inside of the distance. Most recently, Flores added two knockouts to that streak in 2025, blasting out Johan Nova in two rounds in March before a ninth-round stoppage victory over Oliver Quintana Sanchez in October.

“I’m so excited about this fight, it’s the kind of fight I’ve wanted for a long time,” said Flores. “This fight is going to change my life. I’ve never stopped training, so I was more than ready to jump on this opportunity. I’m in great shape and I’m going to surprise everyone. I’m coming to stay in the U.S. for a long time.”

**JORGE CHAVEZ VS. JOSE “TITO” SANCHEZ**

In a super bantamweight attraction, undefeated rising contenders square off as Jorge Chavez and Jose “Tito” Sanchez step into the ring for a 10-round showdown that sets the winner up with a career-best victory on their path to a world title.  

The 26-year-old Chavez (15-0-1, 8 KOs) returns to action after kicking off 2026 by avenging the only blemish on his record. Chavez scored a unanimous decision in January over Manuel Flores after the combatants had previously battled to a majority draw last July. Originally from Tijuana and now training in Orange County, Chavez’s two bouts against Flores were his first two 10 rounds bouts after he won a pair of nearly shutout eight rounds decisions in his prior two outings. A pro since 2021, Chavez’s January victory also earned him a California State Title at 122-pounds.

“I’m so thankful to be a fighter of Mexican descent competing on pay-per-view on the world’s biggest stage on Cinco de Mayo weekend,” said Chavez. “I’m grateful to my entire team for this chance to showcase my skills as part of such a huge event. I’ve worked so hard my entire life for this opportunity and I intend to put on a great show May 2. Viva Mexico!”

Representing Cathedral City, California, Sanchez (15-0. 9 KOs) is trained by the renowned Joel Diaz as he looks to make a statement in the super bantamweight division. The 26-year-old ended a 15-month layoff in January, as he stepped back into the ring to deliver a sixth-round knockout of Jesus Eduardo Ramirez Rubio. Sanchez had previously put together an impressive 2024 that saw him first turn back veteran Erik Ruiz via unanimous decision in April before scoring an eighth-round knockout of Edwin Palomares in October.

“On May 2, I will finally get my chance to fight on a huge card in Las Vegas and fulfill a dream I’ve had ever since I was a kid,” said Sanchez. “I’ve trained very hard to make it to this level, and I want to thank my family and my whole team for this opportunity to shine in front of the crowd in Las Vegas during this big boxing weekend. But your tickets and come out early to watch a great show.”

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Raul Curiel won a 10-round unanimous decision over late-replacement Joedan Panthen in a middleweight fight at Achrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.

In round 10, Panthen was cut over the left eye.

Curiel, 155.8 lbs of Jalisco, MEX won by scores of 98-92 and 97-93 twice and is now 17-0-1. Panthen 157.6 lbs of New York is 11-2.

Curiel was due to rematch Alexis Rocha, but Rocha fell ill on Wednesday. Curiel moved up to face Panthen, who was scheduled to fight on the undercard.

“First of all, I want to thank God, the people of Palm Springs, and all the fans who came out. I hope you enjoyed the fight,” said Raul Curiel. “For my former opponent, Alexis Rocha, I hope he gets better and I wish him the best. For me, it’s a dream come true to fight this year—my first fight at middleweight. Panthen is a warrior and gave the people a tremendous fight. I want to thank my team—we had a tremendous camp, and I have the best team in the world. I tried to do the best I could, and I almost knocked him out. The body shots were doing their damage, and I was breaking him down. I want to thank Golden Boy for this opportunity—Oscar, Eric, and Razo—for always believing in me. I want that world title next.”

Chavez Decisions Flores in Rematch

Jorge Chavez won a 10-round unanimous decision over Manny Flores in a rematch of their 2024 action-filled Draw.

This super bantamweight did not lack action as it was much like the first encounter.

Chavez, 122, lbs of Tijuana, MEX won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 96-94 and is now 15-0-1. Flores, 121.6 lbs of Coachella, CA is 20-2-1.

Abdullaev Stops Abreu in 5

Ruslan Abdullaev stopped Eduardo Abreu in round five of their eight-round junior welterweight bout.

In round three, Abdullaev put Abreu on the canvas with a hard right hand.

In round five, Another straight to the head put Abreu down for a second time. Later in the round, Andullaev put together a vicious five punch combination forced the referee to stop the bout at 2:59.

Abdullaev, 139.4 lbs of Uzbekistan is now 4-0 with two knockouts. Abreu, 139.4 lbs of Uruguay is 14-2-2.

Griffiths Decisions Espino

In an action packed welterweight bout, Cayden Griffiths won a six-round unanimous decision over Lesther Espino.

In round two, Griffiths landed a left to the top of the head that put Espino on the deck.

Griffiths, 149.6 lbs of Indio, CA won by scores of 60-53 on all cards and is now 7-0. Espino, 148.2 lbs of Managua, NIC is 10-8.

John Ramirez won a 10-round majority decision over Byron Rojas in a super flyweight bout.

Ramirez, 115 lbs of South Central Los Angeles, CA won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 95-95 and is now 16-1. Rojas, 114.4 lbs of Nicaragua is 29-6-3.

Fabian Guzman stopped Jose Rodriguez in round six of their eight-round middleweight bout.

In round four, Guzman dropped Rodriguez with a straight right. In round six, Guzman continued to beat down Rodriguez until the fight was stopped at 2:36.

Guamna, 159.2 lbs of Orange, CA is 9-0 with eight knockouts. Rodriguez, 155 lbs Guayaquil, ECU is 3-2.

Ricardo Ruvalcaba won a eight-round unanimous decision over Jonathan Eniz in a welterweight bout.

In round six, Eniz began to bleed from his mouth.

Ruvalcava, 147 lbs of Ventura, CA won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 15-0-1. Eniz, 146.8 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 37-25-1

Next Thursday, January 16, the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert will host the long-awaited rematch between Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores and Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chávez, as the two finally look to break the deadlock that left fans wanting more last summer.

At stake is more than just local bragging rights. The WBA Continental USA super bantamweight title will be on the line, a belt that can fast-track the winner up the World Boxing Association rankings.

Their first encounter, held in July 2025, ended in a controversial majority draw. One judge scored the bout 97-93 for Chávez, while the other two turned in identical 95-95 cards.

Flores, the hometown favorite with a record of 20-1-1 and 16 knockouts, controlled the early rounds with his trademark power, but faded down the stretch as Chávez (14-0-1, 8 KOs) took over with higher punch output and sharp lateral movement. Still unbeaten, Chávez has been vocal about feeling he was “robbed” of a victory the first time around.

The rematch shapes up as a classic stylistic clash.

The left-handed puncher Flores must prove he has made the necessary conditioning adjustments to avoid giving ground in the later rounds. His power remains his greatest weapon, but his defense came under scrutiny in their first meeting.

Chávez, meanwhile, showed he can absorb Flores’ heavy shots and fire back with fast, fluid combinations. This time, his stated goal is to leave no doubt and keep the judges out of the equation.

“This time there will be no doubts. I learned a lot from the first fight, and I’m going to show why I’m the best super bantamweight in the region,” Flores said during training camp.

Chávez has been just as direct on social media: “He knows he lost the first one. In Palm Springs, the belt is coming home with me.”

PALM DESERT, CALIF. (Nov. 18, 2025) — Golden Boy Promotions will kick off its 2026 fight calendar with a bang, rolling out a slate of high-stakes rematches to open the new year. Headlining the card, NABO Welterweight Champion Alexis “Lex” Rocha (25-2-1, 16 KOs) and NABF Welterweight Champion Raul “El Cugár” Curiel (16-0-1, 13 KOs) will finally settle the score after their heated first meeting ended in a draw. The 12-round showdown between the two top contenders will take place Friday, January 16, live from Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., and broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

“January 16th isn’t a new fight, it’s Round 13,” said Alexis Rocha. “Curiel and I left something unfinished, and this time I’m not stopping until there’s no doubt left in anyone’s mind. He’s going to feel everything I’ve carried since that night. At Acrisure Arena, I’m ending this story — permanently.”

“I am very excited to continue to build my legacy, be able to fight and continue this boxing saga,” said Raul Curiel. “I am filled with emotions knowing that I will represent Mexico and my hometown of Tampico.”

“We’re kicking off our 2026 fight calendar with the kind of high-impact, high-stakes rematches fans demanded we run back,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “January 16 will bring classic Golden Boy excitement and showcase the Coachella Valley’s next generation of stars we’ve been shaping from the ground up.”

On the undercard, Coachella Valley’s Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores (20-1-1, 16 KOs) and Tijuana’s Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chávez (14-0-1, 8 KOs) will meet in a rematch that could define the next phase of their careers. The super bantamweight clash is scheduled for 10 rounds.

“I feel blessed to be making an appearance in this new arena,” said Manuel Flores. “I am ready to showcase in this rematch that we are on different levels.”

“Everyone knows I won our last fight,” said Jorge Chavez. “Manuel knows this, the fans know this, his team knows this and more importantly I know this. Now it’s my job to take this out of the judges’ hands and to show Manuel once and for all who the real winner is between us.”

Tickets for Rocha vs. Curiel are priced at $200, $150, $100, $50, and $25, excluding applicable service charges. A limited number of Golden Boy VIP Experience tickets will also be available, which include exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket pre-sale will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 10:00 am PT to 10:00 p.m. PT, and the on-sale will begin on Friday, Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

Fresh off a majority draw in a Southern California showdown in December 2024, Alexis “LEX” Rocha once again proved why he remains one of the welterweight division’s most exciting and resilient fighters. His headlining duel with Raul Curiel at Toyota Arena delivered nonstop action and further cemented Rocha’s reputation for grit and entertainment. Rocha entered that bout after recapturing the NABO Welterweight title in July 2024 with a thrilling victory over Santiago Dominguez. That win marked a strong rebound from his October 2023 loss to Giovani Santillan, which ended a successful stretch in which he defended the NABO title three times.

Before that setback, Rocha had built major momentum by claiming the NABO Welterweight title with a win over Luis Alberto Veron in July 2022. That triumph followed an impressive run that included three consecutive knockout victories, highlighted by a dominant performance against Blair Cobbs. Rocha met his first defeat in October 2020 against Rashidi Ellis, but the loss came only after he had already proven his pedigree by winning the WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Title in 2018 and successfully defending it in the years that followed. He began his professional career with Golden Boy in early 2016, making a statement with a knockout debut against Jordan Rosario. That launch came on the heels of an exceptional amateur run in which Rocha became a six-time national champion and, at just 14 years old, the youngest fighter ever to win Junior Olympics gold in 2012. Now at 28, the southpaw keeps advancing through the division, powered by determination, resilience and a reputation for delivering action.

In his latest outing, Raul “El Cugar” Curiel made a powerful statement in a WBA title eliminator on the Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. PPV card, overwhelming previously unbeaten Victor Rodriguez at the Honda Center. A precise right uppercut in the fourth round changed the fight dramatically, leading to a stoppage win and marking an impressive debut under trainer Robert Garcia. That performance followed Curiel’s breakthrough moment in December 2024, when he battled Alexis Rocha to a thrilling 12-round majority draw. The action-packed fight elevated his profile and helped cement his standing among the welterweight elite. He now holds top-15 rankings across all major sanctioning bodies — No. 3 by the WBC and the WBA, No. 6 by the IBF, No. 13 by the WBO, and No. 7 by The Ring Magazine — all while maintaining an undefeated professional record of 16 wins, one draw, and 14 knockouts.

Curiel turned professional in February 2017 under manager Frank Espinoza and Golden Boy, rising through the ranks on the strength of his power and steady dominance. Before turning professional, Curiel built an outstanding amateur resume representing Tamaulipas, Mexico. Beginning at just 15 years old, he quickly emerged as a force on the international stage, capturing gold at the 2012 AIBA World Championships, the 2013 Olympic Cup Championships, and Washington D.C. ‘s 2013 Golden Gloves Tournament. His strong run in the 2015 World Series of Boxing earned him a place on Mexico’s 2016 Olympic team, where he competed in the light welterweight division at the Rio de Janeiro Games. With his sights now set on a world title, “El Cugar” remains a serious threat in the welterweight division.

In his most recent performance, Manny “Gucci Manny” Flores battled to a majority draw in a headline showdown against San Diego’s Jorge Chavez at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, leaving fans and fighters eager for an immediate rematch. The ten-round clash between two of Golden Boy’s brightest rising stars delivered nonstop action and lived up to the hype. Representing Coachella, CA, Flores has become a standout in the super bantamweight division. After debuting in June 2017, he quickly made a name for himself with an aggressive style and explosive power, stringing together an impressive winning streak. Despite a setback in June 2023 with a unanimous decision loss to Walter Santibanes, Flores has bounced back spectacularly, winning five consecutive fights by knockout. Training under Joel and Antonio Diaz at Diaz Training Camp alongside world-class talent like Israil Madrimov, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, and Bektemir Melikuziev, Flores continues to refine his skills. With his current momentum and determination, he is on track for bigger opportunities in the super bantamweight division.

Jorge “ El Niño Dorado” Chavez delivered a standout performance against Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores, fighting to a 10-round majority draw in front of a roaring Coachella crowd in his latest outing. Facing one of the toughest challenges of his career in enemy territory, Chavez remained composed and confident, mixing technical skill with power, and leaving fans and fighters alike eager for an immediate rematch. Many observers felt he had done enough to claim victory. Hailing from Tijuana and based in San Diego, Jorge Chavez has rapidly established himself as one of Golden Boy Promotions’ top rising stars. He turned professional in November 2021 and, after making a strong impression in his early fights, signed with Golden Boy in November 2023. In April 2025, Chavez thrilled fans with a dynamic performance against hard-hitting Brandon Douglas on the Gabriela Fundora vs. Marilyn Badillo undercard at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, CA. The eight-round contest reminded fans why ‘El Niño Dorado’ has become a must-watch every time he fights. Boasting a 60-7 amateur record, Chavez overcame the challenges of being an immigrant fighter with fewer opportunities to develop an extensive amateur background than many of his peers. Known for his sharp technical skills and power, he trains under Hector Lopez in Santa Ana alongside top talents like Alexis Rocha. With an unbeaten professional record and growing momentum, Chavez is quickly emerging as one of the super bantamweight division’s most exciting fighters.

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Manuel Flores and Jorge Chavez battled to a 10-round majority draw in a super bantamweight bout at The Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California

In round seven, Flores was cut around the right eye.

Flores landed 151 of 625 punches. Chavez was 128 of 609

Chavez took a card by a 97-93 tally while two judges scored the bout even at 95-95.

Flores, 121.9 lbs of Coachella, CA is 20-1-1. Chavez, 121.6 lbs of Tijuana, <EX is 14-0-1.

Farid Ngoga won an 10-round majority decision over previously undefeated Jordan Panthen in a super welterweight bout.

Ngoga landed 160 of 885. Panthem was 154 of 555.

Ngoga, 153.2 lbs of Phoenix, AZ won by scores of 97-93, 96-94 and 95-95 and is now 11-1. Panthen, 163.8 lbs of Cold Spring, NY is 11-1.

Grant Flores stopped Todd Manuel two seconds into round two of their eight-round super welterweight bout after Manuel complained of a hand injury.

Manuel seemed to hurt his hand after a right hand (may have) landed on Flores.

Flores, 153.6 lbs of Coachella. CA is now 11-0 with nine knockouts. Manuel, 153.2 lbs of Rayne. LA is 23-24-1.

Cayden Griffiths stopped David Ramirez in round four of their six-round welterweight bout.

In round four, Griffiths uncorked a left hook to the body that crumpled Ramirez and the fight was stopped at 1:54.

Griffiths, 147 lbs of Indio, CA is now 6-0 with six knockouts. Ramirez, 146.2 lbs of Heredia, CRI is 18-6.

Leonardo Sanchez remained undefeated with a fourth round stoppage over Abraham Valdez in a scheduled six-round lightweight bout.

Sanchez hurt Valdez with a left hook and then followed up with a flurry of punches and the fight was stopped at 2:16 of round three.

Sanchez, 130.6 lbs of Cathedral City, CA is 9-0 with seven knockouts. Valdez, 128.4 lbs of Tecate, MEX is 14-2.

Fabian Guzman remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Brian Arregui in a middleweight bout.

Guzman landed 170 of 540 punches. Arregui was 99 of 371.

Guzman, 159.4 lbs of Orange, CA won by scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 78-74 and goes the distance for the first time to raise his mark to 8-0. Arregui, 158.8 lbs of Villaguay, ARG is now 11-6.

INDIO, Calif. (July 16, 2025) — The undercard for the 10-round Coachella Valley collision between super bantamweights Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores (20-1, 16 KOs) and the undefeated Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez (14-0, 8 KOs) has been announced and will feature Coachella Valley fan favorites who are sure to deliver impressive performances. The exclusive Golden Boy Fight Night will take place Thursday, July 24, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. The worldwide broadcast on DAZN will begin at 6 p.m. PT.

?In the co-main event, Hawaiian native Jordan Panthen (11-0, 9 KOs) will participate in a 10-round super welterweight clash against Farid Ngoga (10-1, 6 KOs) of Glendale, Ariz. Also on the card, undefeated Coachella Valley super welterweight sensation Grant Flores (10-0, 8 KOs) will face an opponent to be announced in an eight-round bout.

In a six-round welterweight fight on the DAZN broadcast, Cayden Griffiths (5-0, 5 KOs) will take on his toughest opponent yet, David Ramirez (18-5, 13 KOs) of Heredia, Costa Rica. Also on the DAZN card, Cathedral City’s Leonardo Sanchez (8-0, 6 KOs) will compete in a six-round super featherweight bout, and Orange, Calif.’s Fabian Guzman (7-0, 7 KOs) will appear in an eight-round super welterweight clash. Both fighters’ opponents will be announced soon.

On the preliminary card, Indio’s Bryan Lua (3-0, 2 KOs) will compete in an eight-round lightweight fight, while Javier Meza (3-0, 2 KOs) of Amarillo, Texas, will open the night with a six-round super lightweight bout. Both fighters’ opponents will be announced soon.

Tickets for Golden Boy Fight Night: Flores vs. Chavez are on sale and can be purchased at FantasySpringsResort.com or GoldenBoy.com.

Media interested in a credential to cover the fight can apply at https://www.goldenboy.com/press-credentials/. Applications are due by Friday, July 18.

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Alexis Rocha won a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Santiago Dominguez in a welterweight bout at the Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California.

The fight featured some solid exchanges with Rocha getting the best of the majority of them.

Rocha landed 184 of 549 punches. Dominguez was 89 of 459.

Rocha, 146.4 lbs of Santa Ana, CA won by scores of 99-91 twice and 98-92 and is now 25-2. Dominguez, 146.9 lbs of Sonora, MEX is 27-1.

“I wanted to show everyone that I’m not just a banger, I can use my IQ in there and that’s what I needed,” said Alexis Rocha. “I knew Dominguez was going to come forward, he just keeps coming, so that’s what I wanted to show. It’s more about my brains from now on. I want to be very aware in the ring, and I want to use my brains. That’s all you’re going to see moving forward. I have a great team behind me, Golden Boy, and we’re just going to see what’s next. I’m right there. I’m knocking on the door still. The belts are gonna be open anytime soon, so I’m just knocking on the door right now.

Gregory Morales won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jayvon Garnett in a super featherweight bout.

Morales landed 143 of 742 punches. Garnett was 73 of 357.

Morales, 127 lbs of San Antonio won by scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 96-94 and is now 17-1. Garnett, 126 lbs of Cincinnati is 10-2.

“I feel amazing. I feel like there’s room for improvement, it was my first 10-rounds,” said Gregory Morales. “There’s only room for improvement from here on out. I learned the pace of the fight. I learned to pick it up, slow it down. I learned that I can do a full 10 rounds.”

Grant Flores remained undefeated with a second round stoppage over Juan Meza in a four-round super welterweight fight.

In round two, Flores landed a huge right that rocked Meza into into the ropes. Flores then landed about 15 unanswered blows and Meza was stopped on his feet at 1:54.

Flores, 151.4 lbs of Coachella, CA is 6-0 with five knockouts. Meza, 151 lbs of Los Angeles is 4-6.

Jorge Chavez remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Riku Kitani in a featherweight bout.

Chavez landed 78 of 312 punches. Kitani was 33 of 196.

Chavez, 125.8 lbs of Tijuana, MEX won by scores of 60-54 om all cards and is now 12-0. Kitani, 125.2 lbs of Mexico City is 8-3,

Bryan Lua stopped veteran Diuhl Olguin in round five of their six-round lightweight bout.

Lua dominated the action featuring thudding body punches and beat Olguin down until a referee stoppage at 2:03.

Lua, 133 lbs of Indio, CA is 10-0 with five knockouts. Olguin, 130 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 16-39-7.

Jesus Perez scored a split decision over former world champion Joseph Diaz via 10-round split decision in a spirited super lightweight bout at the Commerce Hotel and Casino in Commerce, California,

In round five, Diaz was deducted a point for shoving Perez.

Perez landed 137 of 804 punches. Diaz was 188 of 471.

Perez won two cards 96-94 and a ridiculous 99-90 while Diaz won a card 95-94.

Perez, 138.2 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 25-5. Diaz, 137.6 lbs of South El Monte, CA is 33-5-1.

“The work was shown tonight,” said Jesus Perez. “I – like all fighters – had to push through difficult times, but we were able to push through to be able to get the victory tonight. My ultimate respect to JoJo Diaz, he is a warrior. I thought because he was the favorite, that he was going to win this close fight, but we didn’t stop and we fought for our dreams to come true.”

“I won the fight. This is getting unfair now!” said Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. “I train so hard for my fans. Thank you all!”

Eric Tudor won a eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Ramos in a super welterweight bout.

Tudor, 153,2 lbs of Fort Lauderdale, FL won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 10-1. Ramos, 153.9 lbs of Trujillo Alto, PR is 6-3-1.

Despite being knocked down, Jorge Chavez won a six-round unanimous decision over veteran Diuhl Olguin in a featherweight bout.

In round one, Olguin dropped Chavez with a jab to the upper body. That was the only blemish for Chavez as he won by (somehow) 60-54 and 58-55 twice.

Chavez, 123.6 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 10-0. Olguin, 124 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 16-35-7.

In a battle of undefeated lightweights, Joshua Garcia stopped Eric Lozada in the opening round of their four-round lightweight bout.

In round one, Garcia landed a vicious right to chin and Lozado was sent hard to the canvas and the fight was stopped at

Garcia, 131.2 lbs of Moreno Valley, CA is 7-0 with four knockouts. Lozada, 130.8 lbs of Los Angeles is 1-1-1.

Sash Tudor and Josias Gonzalez battled to a four-round draw in a middleweight bout.

Each fighter won a card 39-37 and a third card was even at 38-38.

Tudor, 159 lbs of Fort Lauderdale, FL was making his pro debut. Gonzalez, 153.8 lbs of Jalisco, MEX is 2-2-1.

Jose Sanchez won a 10-round unanimous decision over Walter Santibanes in a action filled super bantamweight bout at the Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California.

Sanchez, 124.4 lbs of Cathedral City, CA won by scores of 99-91 twice and 98-92 and is now 12-0. Santibanes, 124.5 lbs of Phoenix, AZ is now 12-3.

“I want to thank Golden Boy and Miguel Cotto Promotions for giving me the opportunity to fight for the first time in front of my hometown as the main event,” said Tito Sanchez. “This was a real war. The crowd’s cheers kept me going through the tough times, and with them having my back, I was able to push through and get the victory. My right middle knuckle was severely injured in the third round, but I made it 10-rounds with the Coachella Valley’s support.

Eric Priest remained undefeated with a first round stoppage over Paul Mendez in a eight-round middleweight out.

In round one, Priest dumped Mendez with a hard right hand. Mendez was hurt throughout the round and landed a huge flurry of punches that forced a referee stoppage at 2:09.

Priest, 161.4 lbs of Kansas City, KS is now 12-0 with eight knockouts. Mendez, 160 lbs of Delano, CA is 21-5-2.

“After my last fight, I made a lot of adjustments and I believe that’s what helped me get the knockout tonight,” said Eric Priest. “Training with Ismael Salas in Las Vegas has been great for my career – I have been able to rub elbows with top level fighters as well as current and former world champions who help me improve my craft. My message to the middleweight division is that if you didn’t know me before, you’ll know me now.”

Jorge Chavez remained undefeated by stopping Jerson Ortiz after round two of their eight-round super bantamweight bout.

In round one, Chavez dropped Ortiz with a flurry in the corner. Chavez continued to punish Ortiz, and the fight was stopped in the corner after round two,

Chavez, 123.6 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 9-0 with seven knockouts. Ortiz, 123.8 lbs of Managua, NIC is 17-10.

Ricardo Ruvalcaba remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Irvin Macias in a welterweight fight.

In round five, Macias began to bleed from the nose.

Ruvalcaba, 141.6 lbs of Ventura, CA won by scores of 80-72 twice and 78-74 and is now 11-0-1. Macias, 142 lbs of Monterrey, MEX is 15-4.

Justin Figueroa remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage over Jerome Clayton in a four-round junior middleweight bout.

In round two, Fugueroa dropped Clayton with an overhand right to the top of the head. Late in the round Figueroa scored a knockdown on a right to the body.

In round three, Figueroa dropped Clayton with a straight right to the face. Figueroa ended things when he dropped Clayton with another body shot at 1:58.

Figueroa, 153.4 lbs of Atlantic City, NJ is 7-0 with six knockouts. Clayton, 154 lbs of New Orleans is 9-3-1.

Raul Curiel remained undefeated by stopping Courtney Pennington in the final round of their 10-round welterweight bout at The Fantasy Springs Casino Resort in Indio, California.

Curiel won just about all of the rounds and landed a flurry in the corner that did not seem to have Pennington in that much trouble, but the referee stopped the bout at 2:53.

Curiel. 147 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 13-0 with 11 knockouts. Pennington, 146 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is 17-7-3.

“He is truly a warrior with tremendous experience. I threw everything at my disposal, and he took it all,” said Raul Curiel. “I took my time in the ring and we got the victory we trained hard for. This fight helped shake off some of the cobwebs after not being inside the ring for more than half a year, so I am proud of the work I did in there and learned a lot.”

Manny Flores stopped Jerson Ortiz in round two of a scheduled 10-round super bantamweight bout.

In round one, Flores dropped Ortiz with an uppercut. Later in the round it was a little right hook on the inside. In round two, Flores was aggressive and landed a big flurry that was finished off with a left hand that put Ortiz down for a third and final time at 50 seconds.

Flores, 120 lbs of Coachella, CA is 16-1 with 12 knockouts. Ortiz, 119.8 lbs of Managua, NIC is 17-8.

“I showed everyone the REAL ‘Gucci Manny’ tonight. This is the real me,” said Manuel Flores. “I showed that when I’m disciplined and work hard no one can beat me. We put in the miles and the rounds in for this fight. I expected my opponent to come forward a little more, but I’m glad we got the win.”

Grant Flores remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Jaleik Bogle in a super welterweight bout.

In round five, Flores sent Bogle down with a right hand.

Flores landed 140 of 339 punches. Bogles was 48 of 220.

Flores, 151 lbs of Coachella, CA won by scores of 60-53 on all cards is now 3-0. Bogle, 151 lbs of Tampa, FL is 4-2-2.

Daniel Luna remained undefeated with a second round stoppage over Alexander Gutierrez in a scheduled four-round lightweight bout.

In round two, Luna dropped Gutierrez with a left to the body. Gutierrez tried to get up but went back to his knee and the fight was over at 1:53.

Luna, 134 lbs of Victorville, CA is 3-0 with three knockouts. Gutierrez, 129.8 lbs of Lake Elsinore, CA is 0-3.

Jorge Chavez remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage of veteran Marvin Solano in a scheduled six-round featherweight bout.

In the final seconds of round three, Chavez hurt Solano with a left hook and sent him down with a chopping right hand. Solano did not beat the count at 2:59.

Chavez, 123.8 lbs of San Diego is 8-0 with six knockouts. Solano, 122.2 lbs of Managua, NIC is 24-11.

Jorge Chavez stopped Alberto Nieves in round five of their scheduled six-round featherweight contest.

In round five, Chavez dropped Nieves with a hard right to the body. Chavez went right back to the same area that put Nieves down again and the fight was stopped at 1:34.

Chavez, 125.2 lbs of San Diego, CA is 6-0 with five knockouts. Nieves, 125.2 lbs of Aguadilla, PR is 4-3-1.

Grant Flores needed just 51 seconds to take out Terrance Jarmon in their scheduled four-round super welterweight fight.

In round one, Flores put Jarmon down with a hard flurry and he did not get up at the count of 10.

Flores, 150.8 lbs of Coachella, CA is 2-0 with two knockouts. Jarmon, 152.9 lbs of Atlanta, GA is 3-4.

Daniel Garcia remained undefeated by stopping Aldimar Silva in round two of their four-round lightweight bout.

In round two, Garcia dropped Silva with a left hook to the body and the fight was waved off at 2:14.

Garcia, 130.6 lbs of Westminster, CA is now 5-0 with four knockouts. Silva, 129.4 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is 22-23.

Leonardo Sanchez remained undefeated with a second round stoppage over Mychaquell Shields in a four-round super featherweight bout.

In round one, Sanchez was bleeding from his nose. In round two, Shields was deducted a point for holding. Later in the round, Sanchez dumped Shields on the canvas with a left hook and the bout was stopped at 2:33.

Sanchez, 129.6 lbs of Cathedral City, CA is 4-0 with three knockouts. Shields, 130 lbs of San Diego, CA is 0-2.

INDIO, CA (April 4, 2023) – The fight card has been finalized for Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN scheduled to return on Thursday, April 6 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. The event will feature former World Champion Angel “Tito” Acosta (23-3, 22 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico measuring up against Caracas, Venezuela’s Angelino “Huracán” Cordova (17-0-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round flyweight bout. The action will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN beginning at 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m

Tickets for Acosta vs. Cordova are still on sale for $65, $55, $45, $35 and $25 plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at FantasySpringsResort.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com. 

In the co-main event, San Diego’s Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez (5-0, 4 KOs) will participate in a six-round featherweight fight against Alberto “Pupo” Nieves (4-2-1, 2 KOs) of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Chavez is returning to the ring after a stellar first-round knockout win against Bryan Perez on March 18 that saw Perez almost fly through the ropes. 

On the DAZN broadcast and in a four-round super welterweight fight, Coachella’s Grant Flores (1-0, 1 KO) will face Juan Herrera (0-1-1) of Tijuana, Mexico. Flores made a grand entrance in February with a phenomenal knockout victory in his hometown, and will be looking to impress yet again against Herrera. Daniel “Junebug” Garcia (4-0, 3 KOs) of Westminster, Colorado will return to the ring in a four-round super featherweight fight against Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Aldimar Silva (22-22, 14 KOs).

Opening up the DAZN broadcast, Cathedral City’s Leonardo “Bazooka” Sanchez (3-0, 2 KOs) will be matched up against Mychaquell Shields (0-1) of Alpine in a four-round super featherweight fight. Kicking off fight night, Victorville’s Daniel Luna (1-0, 1 KO) will be looking to add another impressive win in a scheduled four-round lightweight fight against Tipitapa, Nicaragua’s Giovanni Gutierrez (11-4-1, 6 KOs). 

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William Zepeda won a 12-round unanimous decision over Joseph Diaz Jr. in a super lightweight bout at The Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California,

Zepeda, 137 lbs of San Mateo Atenco, MEX won by scores of 119-109 twice and 118-110 and is now 27-0. Diaz, 137.6 lbs of South El Monte, CA is 20-2.

Alexis Rocha pounded out a 10-round unanimous decision over Jesus Perez in a welterweight fight.

Rocha, 146.7 lbs of Santa Ana, CA won by scores of 100-89, 100-90 and 99-91 and is now 21-1. Perez, 146.8 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 24-4.

Arely Mucino won the IBF Flyweight world title with a 10-round split decision over defending undefeated champion Leonelo Yudica.

In round four, Yudica had some swelling on her forehead.

Mucino won by scores of 97-93 and 96-94, while Yudica took a card a 96-94.

Mucino, 112 lbs of Monterrey, MEX is 32-3-2. Yudica, 111.4 lbs of Chomba, ARG is 17-1-3.

In a battle of undefeated super bantamweights, Hector Valdez Jr. won a controversial 10-round split decision over Max Ornelas.

Valdez, 121.4 lbs of Dallas, TX won by scores of 97-93 on two cards, while Ornelas won a card 97-93.

Valdez is 16-0. Ornelas, 120.6 lbs of Las Vegas is 15-1-1.

Jorge Chavez remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Adrian Leyva in a super featherweight bout.

30 seconds into the fight, Leyva dropped Chavez with a hard right hand. Later in the round, Chavez evened up the round by sending Leyva to the canvas with a big right of his own.

Chavez, 127.2 lbs of San Diego won by scores of 60-57, 59-55 and 58-56 and is now 4-0. Leyva, 127.4 lbs of Houston is 3-4-1.

Japhetlee Llamido stopped Pablo Cruz in the opening round of their eight-round super featherweight bout.

Llamido jumped on Cruz and landed a big flurry of punches on the ropes and the bout was stopped at 1:36,128 lbs of Houston, TX is 22-6-1.

Llamido, 126.2 lbs of Long Beach, CA is 10-0 with four knockouts. Cruz,

Jan Salvatierra won a four-round unanimous decision over Robert Ledesma in a flyweight bout.

Salvatierra, 111.4 lbs of Los Cabos, MEX won by scores of 38-37 on all cards and is now 9-2. Ledesma, 111 lbs of San Antonio, TX is 3-9/

Asa Stevens remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Mychaquell Shields in a featherweight bout.

In round two, Stevens dropped Shields with a straight left.

Stevens, 122.6 lbs of Waimae, HI won by scores of 40-35 on all cards and is now 3-0. Shields, 122.8 lbs of San Diego was making his pro debut.

SAN DIEGO, CA (Oct. 6, 2022) – Former IBF Super Featherweight World Champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. (32-2-1, 15 KOs) hosted a media workout at the BXNG CLUB in San Diego for his upcoming 12-round crossroads fight against undefeated, rising lightweight division star William “El Camarón” Zepeda (26-0, 23 KOs). The fight is set to take place at the Pechanga Arena San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 29 on DAZN.

Also participating in the media workout were Diaz, Jr. vs. Zepeda undercard fighters. Newly announced co-main event, Alexis “Lex” Rocha (20-1, 13 KOs) will defend his NABO Welterweight title against hungry challenger from Tijuana, Mexico, Jesus “Ricky” Perez (24-3, 18 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Monterrey, Mexico’s Arely Mucino (31-3-2, 11 KOs) will challenge Chimba, Argentina’s World Champion Leonela Yudica (17-0-3) for the IBF Female World Title in a 10-round match. Jorge “El Niño” Chávez (3-0, 3 KOs) will participate in a six-round super featherweight fight against Houston, Texas’s Adrian Leyva (3-3-2, 1 KO).

Here’s what the fighters had to say:
JOSEPH “JOJO” DIAZ, FORMER IBF SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION:
“It gives me goosebumps while here in San Diego knowing that I am going to fight here soon in a couple of weeks. We are three weeks out, and I’m ready and excited.”

“It’s going to be a great night of fights. I know my opponent (William Zepeda) is going to bring his all. But I am ready to execute and do what I do best.”

“I am 150% confident that my hand will be raised after that bell rings. My training and preparation will make sure of that.”

ALEXIS “LEX” ROCHA, NABO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION:
“I’m feeling really good. Training hard, staying focused on my fight. I’m continuing to make all the sacrifices to stay at the top of my game come October 29.”

“I know my opponent will come in very determined, and very motivated to win because he’s got a big stage – the Golden Boy stage – to come and perform on and try to steal the show and upset my plans. That doesn’t sit well with me – he’s going to try to come and take away everything that I’ve worked hard for.”

JESUS “RICKY” PEREZ, WELTERWEIGHT FIGHTER:
“This is a fight that we were destined to fight in. We have prepared very hard for this fight. Everyone will see the results from our preparation come fight night. I hope that fans get to see a big performance from the both of us. I feel very proud to represent the people of Tijuana and San Diego since I train here. I am going to feel right at home. This isn’t the first time I am the underdog, and I’ve given my fair share of surprises as the b-side.”

ARELY MUCINO, FEMALE FLYWEIGHT CONTENDER:
“I am excited and filled with so much enthusiasm and adrenaline now that we are three weeks out. Leonela is a great champion and has successfully defended her title many times. Knowing that, we expect for this to be a tough fight because she is a tremendous fighter. But we also know our great potential and it’s not the first time I’m going into the ring without a title in my hands. God has been very good to place the right people in my life at the right time and I feel prepared with this great team behind me.”

JORGE “EL NIÑO DORADO” CHAVEZ, SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT:
“This camp was definitely different. We tried to come into this fight relaxed so we can feel like nothing’s changed and that we’re just here to do our jobs.”

“I feel motivated to show fans who I truly am. In the past couple of years and even months I have developed more as a human being and a business-oriented person. I’m really happy to be fighting in my hometown – I didn’t think that this would happen so soon in my career. We are making the most out of this opportunity.”

Diaz, Jr. vs. Zepeda is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The fight will take place on Saturday, October 29 and will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN worldwide. The event is sponsored by Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle” and “BetOnline – Your Online Sportsbook Experts.

Media interested in credentials can apply at https://emcevents.com/diaz_zepeda.html. Media applications are due EOD October 21.

Tickets for Diaz, Jr. vs. Zepeda are on sale and are priced at $125, $80, $60, $40 and $25 not including applicable service charges. Tickets will be available for purchase at AXS.com, PechangaArenaSD.com and GoldenBoyPromotions.com.

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Gilberto Ramirez remained undefeated by stopping Dominic Boesel in round four of their 12-round light heavyweight elimination bout at The Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.

In round four, Ramirez dropped Boesel with a hard left to the body and the fight was stopped at 1:33

Ramirez, 174.8 lbs of Mazaltan, MEX is 44-0 with 30 knockouts. Boesel, 174.2 lbs of Freyburg, GER is 32-3.

“I feel great about my performance,” said Zurdo Ramirez. “As I said, I would put on a spectacular show here in LA. I got the victory via knock-out. I was expecting his best; we were expecting heavy shots. I trained way too hard for this position, and no one will take it from me. I used my distance more, and I attacked the body more. I know my last fight was tough, but I was really prepared for this one. I ate more tacos for this fight. I feel this is my natural weight. Everyone knows I want Bivol. He needs to stop running and sign the contract. I’m coming for you and that belt. I deserve that fight. I think I can beat him since I’m bigger, stronger, and smarter.”

“I thought I would hit him more with my jab,” said Domonic Boesel. “I came confidently to this fight. He got me in the liver with the first punch. I couldn’t do much when I got hit with the body shot.”

Zepeda Decisions Alvarado

William Zepeda remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over former world champion Rene Alvarado in a lightweight bout.

Zepeda landed 318 of 956; Alvarado was 206 of 1391. – Alvarado’s 1,391 total punches are the fourth-most ever recorded by CompuBox in a lightweight fight.  Their combined 2,347 total punch attempts are the 3rd most in CompuBox lightweight history…

Zepeda. 134.4 lbs of San Mateo Atenco, MEX won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 96-94 and is now 26-0. Alvarado, 134.6 lbs of Managua, NIC is 32-12.

“It was a great fight with a great fighter,” said William Zepeda. “I have a lot to learn, and we need to work on some things. I want to thank Alvarado for the opportunity. He gave me some of his experience, which I am grateful for. We’re going to keep giving it our all. Now to enjoy this victory. Thank you to all my fans.”

John Ramirez Knocks Salvatierra Out of Ring in 1

John Ramirez scored an explosive first-round stoppage over Jan Salvatierra in a scheduled eight-round super flyweight bout.

Ramirez landed a perfect right hand that folded Salvatierra down and under the bottom rope. Salvatierra was able to get back in the ring, but he was in no condition to continue and the fight was stopped at 2:25.

Ramirez, 114.6 lbs of Los Angeles, CA is 10-0 with eight knockouts. Salvatierra, 114.6 lbs of Cabo San Lucas, MEX is 8-2.

“I knew I was going to end the fight via knock-out,” said John Ramirez. “I am excited the fight ended dramatically, but there is more to come from me. I am going to keep working, keep rising until I can claim that world title.”

Akitsugi Wins Technical Decision over Gonzalez

Katsuma Akitsugi won a technical decision over Jose Gonzalez when Gonzalez could not continue after a head clash opened up a cut. The featherweight bout was scheduled for 10-rounds.

In round three, Gonzalez was cut over the left eye from an accidental headbutt. As the fourth round commenced, Gonzalez could not continue, and the fight was waved off.

Akitsugi, 124.6 lbs of Hollywood, CA is 10-0. Gonzalez, 125.8 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 23-10-1.

“I don’t even feel like I fought,” said Katsuma Akitsugi. “I was trying to fight the full ten rounds. Unfortunately, the head butt was an accident. I wanted to continue, but it is what it is. I can’t wait to fight on more Golden Boy cards.”

Jorge Chavez remained undefeated with a third round stoppage over Eduardo Melendez in a scheduled four-round super featherweight bout.

Chavez, 128.4 lbs of San Diego, CA is 4-0 woth three knockouts. Melendez, 129.6 lbs of Ponce, PR is 6-32.

“I had a lot of success tonight,” said Jorge Chavez. “We had little fall outs in my camp but we pushed through. We came out victorious and my people were here. He was a big fighter so I had to pick him apart. He started getting tired and I went in for the kill. I started throwing sharp shots.”

Japhtelee Llamido stopped Edgar Figueroa in round five of their six-round super featherweight bout.

In round five, Llamido landed a hard right to the body that sent Figueroa to the canvas and the fight was stopped at 1:35.

Llamido, 126.4 lbs of Norwalk, CA is 7-0 with four knockouts. Figueroa, 127.2 lbs of Palm Beach, FL is 4-3-1.

“I felt good, I stuck to the game plan my team had for this fight,” said Japhethlee Llamido. “My opponent was tough, he had some fights at 130-135lbs so we knew he was going to be strong. We’ll just get ready for the next one.”

Carlos Nava stopped Yampier Hernandez in the sixth and final round of their lightweight bout.

In round six, Nava landed hard flurry on the ropes and backed up Hernandez and the fight was stopped at 1:57.

Nava, 135 lbs of Pasadena, TX is 8-0 with five knockouts. Hernandez, 133.6 lbs of Miami, FL is 1-1.

“It’s my first time fighting in a bigger venue than usual,” said Carlos Nava. “I felt amazing. It’s like a dream come true. I thought my opponent was very experienced since he’s a bronze medalist. I was the one hunting him down. Hopefully I get back in camp in a couple days and on to the next fight.”

Kareem Hackett remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Josue Obando in a cruiserweight bout.

In round five, Obando began to bleed from his nose.

Hackett, 178.6 lbs of Toronto, CAN won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 10-0. Obando, 179.4 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 20-34-2.

” I felt excellent,” said Kareem Hacket. “My whole team is here to support and I opened up the night. My opponent was tough. I hit him with everything I got and he was still standing. Props to him for being a veteran in the sport. Hopefully I keep fighting on these cards and eventually get a regional title or maybe go back to Canada and get the Canadian title.”

In an exciting toe-to-toe war, Mercito Gesta won a 10-round unanimous decision over Joel Diaz Jr. in a lightweight bout at the Fantasy Springs Hotel Resort in Indio, California

In round one, Gesta dropped Diaz with a right. Later in the round, Gesta landed a hard flurry that was followed up with a left that sent Diaz into the ropes for a second knockdown. In round two, Gesta was cut on the bridge of his nose.

In round six, Diaz was swelling from his let eye and bleeding from his mouth. Diaz was able to get in some good offense, but every time the fight tide seemed to be turning, Gesta would land either a hard straight left or a nice right hook. The two thrilled the crowd to the final bell.

Gesta landed 197 of 630 punches; Diaz was 172 of 613.

Gesta, 134.8 lbs of San Diego, CA won by scores of 96-92 twice and 95-93 and is now 33-3-3. Diaz, 134.6 lbs of Palmdale, CA is 26-3.

“I feel energized, knowing I have an upcoming baby that has made me want to go back in the ring,” said Mercito Gesta. “We have been trying for six years, and we are blessed with this new life. I am so happy. When they said that there is ring rust, I don’t think I have that because I have been working hard and staying in shape. Joel Diaz, Jr. is a tough fighter, and winning and having such a great performance is going to open the doors for me in the sport.”

“Mercito is a tough opponent,” said Joel Diaz, Jr. “I was giving him a lot of hard punches, but I couldn’t catch him. There is still a lot that I need to work on, focusing on landing my punches and staying patient. I was going out there looking for the kill, but that’s not always going to happen.”

Jousce Gonzalez stopped Jairo Lopez in round six, of their eight-round lightweight bout.

In round two, Gonzalez dropped Lopez with an uppercut. In round three, Gonzalez dropped a now-bloody Lopez with a combination. In round five, Gonzalez started to bleed around his right eye.

In round six, Gonzalez landed a big flurry that was punctuated by a big uppercut and the fight was stopped at 2:29.

Gonzalez, 134.4 lbs of Covina, CA is 12-0-1 with 11 knockouts. Lopez, 133.2 lbs of Apodaca, MEX is 27-15.

“I give my performance a six out of ten,” said Jousce Gonzalez. “This is my first fight back, and I know I can do better. He is a very resilient fighter, but I knew I was landing my shots and hurting him. I knew he was taking some punishment, so I wasn’t surprised when the referee waved the fight off. I am just happy to be back in the ring and want to aim to fight big names in the division.”

Manuel Flores remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage over Victor Ruiz in a scheduled eight-round super bantamweight bout.

In round three, Flores dropped Ruiz with a hard combination. Seconds later, it was a big left that sent Ruiz to the canvas. Finally it was a straight left that put Ruiz down and the fight was stopped at 2:21.

Flores, 119.4 lbs of Coachella, CA is now 12-0 with nine knockouts. Ruiz, 119.6 lbs of Tijuana, MEX is 23-13.

“I am so happy to be here and fight in front of all my family and friends,” said Manuel Flores.  “I want to thank all the local fans that came out to support; it gives me much more motivation to continue fighting.”

Jan Salvatierra stopped Ernie Marquez in round two of their six-round flyweight bout.

In round two, Salvatierra dropped Marquez with a right hand. Marquez looked like he twisted his ankle and the fight was stopped at 2:26.

Salvatierra, 111.6 lbs of Cabo San Lucas, MEX is now 8-1 with four knockouts. Marquez, 110.8 lbs of Fort Morgan, CO is now 10-18-2.

“First of all I want to thank God and Golden Boy for the opportunity to fight tonight,” said Jan Salvatierra.  “We have had a great training camp, preparing since January for anything that could pop up. We trained to go the distance. I was expecting more from my opponent, hoping that his experience would bring more to the table. But unfortunately he sustained an injury and things happen for a reason. I want to be active for the rest of the year and hopefully fight for a regional title soon.”

Jorge Chavez stopped Jonathan Tejeda in round two of the scheduled four-round super featherweight fight.

In round two, Chavez dropped Tejeda with an overhand right to the side of the head, and the fight was stopped at 1:04.

Chavez, 127.8 lbs of San Diego, CA is 2-0 with two knockouts. Tejeda, 124.8 lbs of Mexico City, MEX is 0-2.

“I loved being able to fight at Fantasy Springs; all my friends and family were able to come to see me in a more intimate venue,” said Jorge Chavez. “I am happy I got the victory, but every fight is a learning experience. We will continue to grow, learn, and just get better and better every fight.” 

LOS ANGELES (April 13, 2022) – Boxing’s most beloved heavyweight fighter, Gerry Cooney is set as the special VIP Guest at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on the April 21st fight card. The event features Golden Boy returning to its Coachella Valley home and is headlined by Palmdale’s Joel Diaz, Jr. (26-2, 22 KOs) and San Diego’s Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (32-3-3, 17 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight battle. The co-main event of the night Jousce “Tito” Gonzalez (11-0-1, 10 KOs) from Glendora, CA, will face Jairo Lopez (27-14, 17 KOs) of Apodaca, Mexico in an 8-round lightweight bout. Also on the card, San Diego’s top prospect Jorge Chavez (1-0, 1 KOs) is scheduled for a 4-round super featherweight fight. Undefeated prospect Manuel Flores (11-0, 8 KOs) of Coachella, CA, will take on the experienced Victor Ruiz (23-12, 16 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico in an 8-round super bantamweight fight. Also, part of the DAZN broadcast, Los Cabos, Mexico’s Jan Salvatierra (7-1, 3 KOs) will participate in a 6-round flyweight event, and Hawaii’s Asa Stevens (2-0, 1 KOs) is scheduled for a 4-round bantamweight bout. All the fights will be streamed live, exclusively, on DAZN worldwide starting at 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET.

Best known for his epic battles against George Foreman and Larry Holmes, Gerry Cooney challenged for the WBC and Lineal Heavyweight World Championship titles in 1982 and the Lineal Heavyweight World Championship in 1987. The heavy-handed, Cooney compiled a professional record of 28 wins and 3 losses, with 24 knockouts and not one of his fights ever went the distance. He is currently ranked number 53 on The Ring’s list of “100 Greatest Punchers of All Time” and according to George Foreman, Gerry Cooney was one of the three hardest punchers he had faced in his career. As the VIP guest, Cooney will be in attendance for the fights and will be on hand to meet fans, sign autographs and take pictures inside the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center before the DAZN livestream begins. The meet-and-greet is open to the public with the purchase of a ticket to the event.

Tickets for Diaz Jr. vs. Gesta are on sale now and are priced at $45, $35 and $25 plus applicable facility fees and service charges. Tickets are available at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino box office, by calling 1-800-827-2946, or by purchasing online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

Diaz, Jr. vs. Gesta is a 10-round super lightweight fight presented by Golden Boy. The event was sponsored by Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle.” The fight will take place on Thursday, April 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, CA, and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.

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