(February 5, 2026) – On Friday, February 27, at College Park Center at the University of Texas in Arlington, Texas, ProBoxTV will proudly present The Contender Series, a night of action-packed world-class boxing featuring a full slate of ProBox-style 50/50 matchups (7:30 pm EST/6:30 CST/4:30 pm PST).

Presented by ProBox Promotions and Sampson Boxing, in the explosive 10-round “Mexico vs. Mexico” main event, all-out action warrior and WBO #9-ranked lightweight Rene “El Bravo” Tellez Giron (22-5, 13 KOs) will face relentless punching WBA #13-ranked Luis ‘Koreano’ Torres (22-1, 13 KOs) in a slugfest over national pride.

“This is classic ProBoxTV matchup,” said Garry Jonas, ProBoxTV CEO and Founder. “This is the epitome of a 50/50 fight that will, no doubt, deliver plenty of action. These are the kinds of fights that are building the ProBoxTV brand with the fans. I think the fans should tune in and acknowledge how special it is for these true gladiators and their teams to take a fight like this.”

Tickets to attend ProBoxTV’s “The Contender Series” in person at College Park Center at the University of Texas in Arlington start at $xxxx and are available from UTATickets.com or by clicking HERE.

How to Watch from Home: The first and only global sports streaming and media company dedicated exclusively to professional boxing, ProBoxTV is available in 100% of U.S. and Canadian households with broadband access, on a wide range of platforms and media partners, including ProBoxTV’s YouTube and YouTube Espanol Channels, along with Roku, Amazon Prime, Fubo, Xumo (Comcast), Sling, Plex and Google TV.

26-year-old Rene Tellez started boxing at 11 years old and compiled a final amateur record of 60-10, including a Golden Gloves title before turning professional in 2015. From Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico, the hard-punching Tellez trains in his hometown under Bonifacio Arellano at Gym Arellano and considers himself a brawler. Tellez has enjoyed an up-and-down career, punctuated by spectacular victories and heartbreaking losses. He was last seen scoring a unanimous decision victory this past September over (then 19-1) Jordan White.

“Luis Torres is a tough boxer with a lot of heart who leaves everything in the ring, but all my punches are my best punches and they all hurt,” said Tellez. “I know it’s a great opportunity, and an impressive win will help me get to a world title as soon as possible.”

24-year-old Luis Torres started boxing at 12 years old and compiled a final amateur record of 34-3 before turning professional in 2017. From Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, the aggressive Mexican southpaw trains in Las Vegas at Bob Santos Gym under world-renowned trainer Bob Santos.

Since his only career defeat, by TKO 3 to (then 18-3-1) Claudio Gabriel Daneff in October 2023, Torres has scored four straight impressive victories including TKOs over former world champion Nicholas Walters in three rounds in March of last year and in nine rounds over (then 18-1) Jonhatan Cardoso in September.

“Tellez is a Mexican with a lot of guts,” said Torres, but I will win because I have the better skills.”

In the 10-round co-featured bout, undefeated welterweight Ruben Eduardo “El Pollito” Aguilar (23-0-1, 20 KOs) from Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, puts his undefeated record on the line against road warrior and upset specialist Luis Lopez (16-2-4, 5 KOs) from Corona, California.

“Last time on our air, Ruben Aguilar made easy work of his opponent, like he was supposed to do,” said Garry Jonas. “If he does it again against a proven guy like Luis Lopez, then he’s the real deal. Luis Lopez is a true gatekeeper of the division, and no one should ever take him lightly. This will be the test for Aguilar for where he really stands in boxing.”

25-year-old Ruben Eduardo Aguilar started boxing at just six years old and compiled a final amateur record of 294-18, including becoming a three-time Mexican national champion before turning professional in 2018. From Ensenada, Baja California, the iron-fisted boxer/puncher Aguilar trains under his father, Omar Aguilar, at the great Gallo Aguilar Gym and, true to Mexican form, considers his left hook to the body his best punch.

“I know that he’s right-handed and short,” said Aguilar of opponent Lopez, “but I know who I am, the gift I have, and where I come from. I’m not here by chance or luck. I’ve been working hard since I was six years old. I was an underappreciated boxer from a young age, and that fueled my hunger to achieve even more. I’m going to prove that I’m destined for great things. God gave me this gift of boxing, and I will make the most of it.”

29-year-old Luis “Louie” Lopez started boxing at 10 years old and compiled a final amateur record of 31-6 before turning professional in 2018. Originally from Corona, California, the patient and stalking Lopez trains under Henry Ramirez at Raincross Boxing in Riverside, California.

Lopez is undefeated in his last six fights and, true to form, was last seen fighting to an upset draw against formidable undefeated prospect Adrian Vargas in July of last year.

“Aguilar looks to be tough opponent with power,” said Lopez, “but I will win this fight with my will and conditioning. A win would be great for advancement in my career a win over a good undefeated fighter like Aguilar would lead to bigger opportunities.”

And in the 10-round chief supporting bout, hometown hero Edward Vazquez (18-3, 5 KOs) makes his triumphant return to take on ultra-tough Grimardi Machuca (17-3, 14 KOs).

“This will be another terrific fight,” added Garry Jonas. “Edward Vazquez’s losses have been to top guys, including a close split decision to Raymond Ford and a very controversial majority decision to Joe Cordina for the world title. He’s a two-time world-title challenger on the comeback trail and looking to prove himself for another shot, and Grimardi Machuca is a come-forward, aggressive fighter, so this should be a very fan-friendly, action-packed battle. This is no tune-up fight for Vazquez. Machuca is a live dog in this fight.”

30-year-old Edward Vazquez started boxing at eight years old and compiled a final amateur record of 82-8, including winning the Ringside Amateur World Championship, the Texas Golden Gloves Championship and the USA State Boxing Championship before turning professional in 2016. From Fort Worth, Texas, the all-action Vazquez trains under Tony Cabello at Reyes Boxing Gym. Vazquez’s only losses came against future champion Raymond Ford and in world-title challenges against Joe Cordina and Rafael Espinoza.

“My opponent is a tough Venezuelan, said Vazquez, “but I will win because I’m better, faster, stronger, smarter, and more experienced at a higher level.”

34-year-old Grimardi Machuca started boxing at the relatively late age of 18 years old and compiled an impressive final amateur record of 257-18, including winning the Ringside Amateur World Championship, the Texas Golden Gloves Championship and the USA State Boxing Championship before turning professional in 2016. From Camden, New Jersey, via Guarico, Venezuela, the technically exceptional Machuca trains under Miguel Tapia at Gorilla Gym and considers his best punches the straight right hand and the left hook.

“I only know that he is aggressive,” said Machuca, “but I’ve been working toward this for a long time. I pushed myself hard during this training camp, and that’s what I work for: to win!”

Four more exciting bouts are scheduled featuring top prospects Emilio Garcia, Xavier and Ray Bocanegra, and Amador Mendez, who will all be featured in the Future Stars portion of the undercard in super-competitive bouts matched the ProBoxTV way!

“Our young fighters are matched much more competitively,” said Garry Jonas. “The fans can tell we put our young guys in tougher matchups than everybody else. The Future Stars Series is an obstacle course because putting them in with easy opponents would be malpractice. These matchups are good for the fans and good for the fighters, that’s why this series is as popular as it is.”

On fight night, the action starts at 4:30 pm CST. College Park Center at the University of Texas is located at 600 S Center St, in Arlington.

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(November 13, 2025) – ProBoxTV’s Friday Night Fights returns to the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, November 21, to turn up the heat with another explosive instalment of their all-action Contender Series, known for 50/50 matchups between rising stars ready to prove they belong at the next level.

Presented by Garry Jonas of Pro Box Promotions and Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, the event will be broadcast on ProBox TV live beginning at 7:00 pm ET and headlined by a 10-round “do or die” super welterweight matchup between former Olympian Francisco Daniel “Bebu” Veron (15-1-1, 10 KOs) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and iron-fisted South American slugger Roiman “Flaco de Oro” Villa (27-3, 25 KOs) of Rosario, Venezuela.

And in the 10-round welterweight co-featured bout undefeated, but unproven, Ruben Eduardo “El Pollito” Aguilar (23-0-1, 20 KOs) of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, will face a critical test for his career against Corona, California’s veteran gatekeeper Luis Lopez (16-2-4, 5 KOs).

Tickets to attend ProBoxTV’s The Contender Series in person at the War Memorial Auditorium start at $105 and are available from the ProBoxTV website or directly from Seat Geek.

How to Watch from Home: ProBoxTV is available in 100% of U.S. and Canadian households with broadband access, on a wide range of platforms and media partners, including ProBoxTV’s YouTube and YouTube Espanol Channels, Swerve TV Combat, Swerve Sports, Fubo TV, Fubo Sports YouTube Channel, Amazon, Google TV, LG Channels, Plex, Roku, SLING TV, Samsung, Tubi, Vizio, Xumo Play, DIRECTV, Free Live Sports, Lights Out Sports, Zeam, Pluto TV and TCL TVs. 

“We are bringing Francisco Veron back to ProBoxTV based on how phenomenal he looked dominating Vladimir Hernandez last July,” said ProBoxTV’s founder and CEO, Garry Jonas. “Veron is a former Olympian seemingly on his way to becoming a threat to anyone in the 154-lb. division, but Villa is a very dangerous puncher who was highly regarded before he ran into some weight-based setbacks a couple years ago.”

A 27-year-old from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and now residing in Fort Lauderdale, Veron competed in the 2020 Olympics for his native Argentina before turning professional later that same year. In 2023, Veron took the undefeated 0 from former Russian amateur standout Timur Kerefov and then fought to a draw with the highly regarded Jahi Tucker. In Veron’s impressive 10-round unanimous decision victory over Hernandez on ProBoxTV, Hernandez won no more than two rounds on any judge’s card.

A victory over Villa would further solidify Veron as a viable and worthy world championship challenger.

“It was a training camp filled with hard work and a lot of studying of my opponent, because we know it’s going to be a tough fight, but winning will be a huge step forward for me,” said Veron. “We know he has a powerful punch and tends to be aggressive, but I know I’m going to win because I can adapt to any type of opponent, and on top of that, I’m coming in very well prepared for this fight. Having the main event in a promotion as big as ProBoxTV makes me even more eager to get in the ring. I don’t feel any pressure at all because I’m a warrior and I’m going to put on a good show.”

All-action 32-year-old slugger Roiman Villa started boxing at age six and went on to compile an amateur record of 138-9 as a five-time national champion. Villa looked to be on his way to the title when he delivered one of 2023’s biggest upsets by scoring a majority decision victory over the previously undefeated Rashidi Ellis, but then went on to suffer two consecutive knockout losses, including a 10-round knockout to superstar Jaron “Boots” Ennis, in which Villa arguably pushed Ennis harder than any other opponent to date and then a very disappointing three-round setback to Ricardo Adan Salas Rodriguez in his very next fight.

In his most recent bout, Villa rebounded by stopping Alexander Duran (then 21-2) in four rounds last January.

“Training went very well for me. I am feeling much stronger and more comfortable at this new weight and I’m eager to show what I can do when I’m not so drained,” said Villa. “Veron is an Olympian, and he likes to stay busy, but he can’t handle the pressure or the power I will be bringing. As soon as he slows down, he will be all mine.”

“Aguilar is coming here to prove himself,” said Garry Jonas about the high-stakes co-featured bout. “He’s comes in with a big record, but now he’s getting a real test against Lopez and that will be a measuring stick of his true potential. A win for Aguilar will be a declaration he is for real. But Lopez is super tough, and things could definitely go the wrong way for him. We are going to find out if Aguilar is another Sampson Boxing find or if his 23-0-1 record was just built up against weaker opponents.”

24-year-old Ruben Eduardo Aguilar hails from Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. The fight against Lopez will be Aguilar’s first bout scheduled for 10 rounds. The only blemish on his record was a draw was against Ricardo Adan Salas Rodriguez, who knocked out Roiman Villa.

Known as “The Fighting Pride of Corona California,” 29-year-old Louie Lopez will be fighting outside his home state for the first time in his seven-year career. An all-action fighter who always produces a thrilling performance, Lopez has three wins and three draws in his past six fights against solid opposition.

The night’s televised undercard will consist of two exciting fights for ProBoxTV’s Future Stars Series, which features emerging boxing talents and serves as a platform for up-and-coming fighters to showcase their skills, gain exposure, and potentially earn opportunities for higher-profile bouts.

In an eight-round light heavyweight bout, Cleveland’s Dante Benjamin (12-0-1, 9 KOs) will face Alabama’s Money Powell IV (13-2, 8 KOs) and in an eight-round super featherweight battle, Maryland’s Francois Scarboro Jr (11-0, 8 KOs) will take on Puerto Rican slugger Onyx Sanchez-Medina (8-0-1, 8 KOs).

On fight night, doors Open at 6:00 pm. The War Memorial Auditorium is located at 800 NE 8th St in Fort Lauderdale. Ph: (954) 828-5380.

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ABOUT PROBOX TV

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CORONA, CA (September 6, 2020) – Tonight, undefeated prospects, Luis Lopez (8-0-1, 4 KOs), of Corona, Ca, and Saul “El Chicano” Bustos (12-0-1, 7 KOs), of El Monte, Ca, promise fireworks as they headline Thompson Boxing Promotions 3.2.1 Boxing event this Sunday, September 5, 2020. Lopez vs. Bustos, an 8-round main event bout, will be in the welterweight division.

Thompson Boxing Promotions 3.2.1 Boxing streams for free on Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and ?YouTube pages, showcasing three action-packed bouts on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

“I hope Bustos is ready for a war because I’m going to be coming hard from the opening bell,” Luis Lopez said. “Everyone knows I like to let my hands go and it will be no different tonight. If I get Bustos hurt, I’m taking him out.”

“I’m going to be dropping bombs tonight,” said Saul Bustos. “I can’t wait to dig my fists into Lopez’ body. I respect Lopez, but this is the hurt game, and I’m coming to do some damage.”

“Whenever you have two undefeated fighters putting everything on the line to be great, fans can expect a good action-packed fight,” said Alex Camponovo, Thompson Boxing’s general manager and creator of 3.2.1 Boxing. “This will be the situation tonight when Bustos and Lopez go to war.”

3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event
Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET. 3.2.1 Boxing is a non-audience show. The co-main event will feature George “El Yuyu” Acosta (9-1, 1 KO) vs. Esteban “Stone Hands” Munoz (2-0, 2 KOs) in a 6-round welterweight bout. The opening bout will showcase Katsuma “El Cuate Japonecito” Akitsugi (3-0, 1 KO) vs. David Angeles (1-2).

Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer, while Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.

3.2.1 Boxing is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; by Omega Product International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; by Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3; and by Makita, rule the outdoors.

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ORANGE, Calif. (September 3, 2020) – Thompson Boxing Promotions presents the second edition of 3.2.1 Boxing, this time FREE and streaming on Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, showcasing three action-packed bouts on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET. 3.2.1 Boxing is a non-audience show. The card is headlined by a clash of undefeated welterweight boxers as Luis Lopez (8-0-1, 4 KOs), of Corona, Ca, battles Saul “Avatar” Bustos (12-0-1, 7KOs), of El Monte, Ca in an eight-round bout.

Lopez, who is hosting training camp in Riverside, CA, with coach Henry Ramirez, talks about his recent training camp, his matchup with Bustos, and more.

On this training camp.

“Training camp has been going really well, I have been working with my coach Henry Ramirez, and been focusing on getting to that next level. The sparring I’ve been getting has been tremendous work. I have a lot of hours of training going into this fight, so I know I’m going to be at my best.”

On fighting Saul Bustos.

“My opponent, Saul Bustos, is a good fighter who is undefeated like myself, so I know I’m in a tough fight. I believe that I will be far too much for him and I am looking to exploit his weaknesses as well as show him that he hasn’t faced the same level of opponents as I have. I know Bustos is coming with everything he’s got but I don’t believe he can beat me.

On returning to the ring after COVID-19 Shutdown.

“It is a big deal, this has been a scary situation, and I am glad to be able to get a chance to get back into the ring to restart my career. In addition, I’m excited to entertain people so they can take their mind of the world at large. In California, we have COVID, rolling blackouts and bad fires right now, when I fight, I hope I can provide a distraction for a few hours out of the day for those who love boxing.”

On fighting a Thompson Boxing card.

“Thompson Boxing has always been really good to me and have been a very professional organization. I believe they’re grooming me to be in contention for a world title, and eventually get me that shot, but first thing is first is, I have to win on September 6th. This is the type of fight I have been wanting and I am grateful to Thompson Boxing for this opportunity.”

ORANGE, Calif. (September 2, 2020) – Undefeated welterweight prospect, Saul Bustos (12-0-1, 7KOs), gives his thoughts on his upcoming fight with Luis Lopez (8-0-1, 4 KOs), an 8-round main event bout taking place on the Thompson Boxing Promotions 3.2.1. Boxing card on September 6, 2020.

3.2.1 Boxing, will stream live on Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, showcasing three action-packed bouts. 3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET. 3.2.1 Boxing is a non-audience show.

Bustos, who is hosting training camp in South Gate, CA, with coach Manny Robles, talks about his his matchup with Luis Lopez, and more.

On his recent training camp with coach Manny Robles.

“This camp has been different because I am looking to make a statement against another undefeated fighter, and coach Manny has me working on a lot of different aspects of my game. In addition, I’m fine tuning the things I do well. We got great sparring and I’m fully healthy.”

On fighting after the break.

“I am staying extremely focused and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, I fought in February right before all the fights got canceled. A major motivation beyond my family is seeing Arnold Barboza Jr. and how hard he worked during this break. His focus gave me an extra gear and helped me not lose track of my dream of being a world champion. I’m looking forward to being back in the ring.”

On his matchup with Luis Lopez.

“I think Luis Lopez is a good fighter but has struggled against fighters when he stepped up in competition, and those guys are not at my level. I respect Lopez as a fighter and as a man, but when I get in the ring, I will be relentless. I know I am talented, but I want to be viewed for my accomplishments, and this is a major step in that direction. I’ve been working hard during this whole camp to make the boxing world take notice.”

On fighting on a Thompson Boxing card

“This is the second time I will be fighting on a Thompson Boxing card, and I am grateful for the opportunity. I look forward to displaying my skills and I love that they have easy ways for fans to watch the fights online. It gets me even more excited.”

Erick Ituarte won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jose Estrella in a featherweight bout that headlined a five-bout card at the Doubletree in Ontario, California.

Ituarte, 125.3 lbs of Santa Ana, CA won by scores of 100-89 twice and 98-92 and is now 21-1-1. Estrella, 125.7 lbs of Tijuana, MX is 20-16-1.

“I knew he would try to come forward and attack me in a straight line,” Ituarte said after the fight. “I just waited for the openings and landed plenty of clean shots throughout.”

“I felt strong heading into this match up and I think it showed in my performance,” Ituarte said.

Richard Brewart kept his perfect record intact with a four-round unanimous decision over Sergio Martinez in a super middleweight fight.

Brewart, 156.7 lbs of Ranch Cucomonga, CA won by scores of 40-36 on all cards, and is now 5-0. Martinez, 163.3 lbs of Tijuana, MX is 6-6.

Luis Lopez remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Daniel Perales in a welterweight bout.

Lopez, 145.3 lbs of Corona, CA won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 5-0. Perales, 146.9 lbs of Monterrey, MX is 10-17-2,

Oscar Torrez remained undefeated by stopping Thomas Hawkins in the final round of their heavyweight bout.

Torrez dominated, and finished him with a hard flurry at 1:20 of round four.

Torrez, 214.4 lbs of Riato, CA is 5-0 woth two knockouts. Hawkins, 253.6 lbs of Houston is 4-4.

Christian Conway and Devonte McCowan battled to a four-round draw of debuting lightweights.

McCowan won a card 39-37, while two cards read even at 38-38.