It was anxious, but Anthony Joshua survived two first round knockdown to knockout Kristian Prenga in round two in a 12-round heavyweight bout at The Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabis.

20 seconds into the bout, Prenga landed a big right uppercut that put Joshua on his back. Joshua was wobbly and Prenga rocked Joshua with a big straight right. It was a left uppercut to the chin that made Joshua’s glove touch the canvas for a second knockdown. In round two, Joshua landed a hard combination to the head that was followed by a straight right to the chin that put Prenga sprawling back on the ropes and down for the count at 2:43.

Joshua, 251 lbs of London is 30-4 with 27 knockouts. Prenga, 261.4 lbs of Mirdite, ALB is 20-2.

Joshua most likely will take on Tyson Fury in a long awaited showdown in the Fall.

Sheeraz Defends Super Middleweight Title with Majority Decision over Zachenhuber

Hamzah Sheeraz barely defends the WBO Super Middleweight title with a majority decision over Simon Zachenhuber.

Sheeraz landed 112 of 460 punches. Zachenhuber was 98 of 516.

Sheeraz, 167.9 lbs of Ilford, ENG won of 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114 and is now 24-0-1. Zachenhuber, 166. lbs Erding, GER is 29-2.

Kelly Decisions Agyarko; Retains 154 lb. Title

Josh Kelly skated by with a razor thin 12-round unanimous decision over Caoihumn Agyarko to retain the IBF Junior Middleweight title.

In round two, Agyarko started to swell around his right eye. In round six, Kelly was deducted for hitting behind thehead.

Kelly landed 97 of 437 punches. Agyarko landed 87 of 352.

Kelly, 153.4 lbs of Sunderland, ENG won by scores of 115-112 twice and 114-113 and is now 19-1-1. Agyarko, 165 lbs of Belfast, NI is 18-1.

Tsutsumi Stops Herrera in 2

Reito Tsutsumi stopped Alvino Herrera in round two of a scheduled eight-round junior lightweight bout.

Late in round one, Tsutsumi dropped Herrera with a hard combination to the head. Seconds later, with Herrera still dazed a left hand forced Herrera’s glove to hit the canvas. Early in round two, Tstutsumi dropped Herrera with a crushing right hook and the fight was stopped at 28 seconds.

Tsutsuni, 128.6 lbs of Tokyo is 5-0 with four knockouts, Herrera, 128.8 lbs of Cancun, MEX is 18-1-2.

Bank Decisions August

Jacob Bank won a eight-round unanimous decision over Pawel August in a super middleweight bout.

Bank landed 184 of 531 punches. August landed 76 of 319.

Bank, 168.8 lbs of Kodad, DEN won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 20-0 August, 169.4 lbs of Taucum, ENG is 18-1.

Dev Stops Diaz in 1

Nishant Dev stopped Cesar Diaz in the opening round of their eight-round super welterweight bout.

In round one, Dev dropped Diaz with a counter left to the head. It was another counter left that put Diaz on his back. Dev ended things when he landed a left to the side of the head that put Diaz down and the fight was over at 2:56.

Dev, 155 lbs of Haryana, IND is 7-0 with five knockouts. Diaz, 152.4 lbs of Lima, PER is 10-3.

Oleksandr Khyrzniak stopped previously undefeated Lenny Patrach in round two of a scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout.

In round two, Khyzniak dropped Patrach with a left hook to the head. Khyzniak dropped Patrach again with a barrage of punches and the bout was stopped at 1:56.

Khryzniak, 173 lbs of Poltava, UKR is 2-0 with two knockouts. Patrach, 175.8 lbs of Beziers, FRA is 8-1-1.

Ziyad Almaayouf got off the deck but won a eight-round unanimous decision over Frank Mango in a super lightweight bout.

In round five, Mango caught Almaayouf with a counter left that put the hometown fighter down.

Almaayouf, 143.2 lbs of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia won by scores of 78-71 and 77-72 twice and is now 8-1-1. Mango, 141 lbs of Tanzania is 8-2.

Mikey Tallon stopped Orlando Pino in the opening round of their eight-round flyweight bout.

In round one, Tallon landed a crushing left hook to the body that put Pino down riving in pain for the 10-rcount at 1:31.

Tallon, 113 lbs of Liverpool is 15-0 with four knockouts. Pino, 112.8 lbs of Miranda, VEN is 17-4.

Mohammed Alakel stopped Lydon Chircop in round five of their six-round super featherweight bout.

In round four, Alakel dropped Chircop with a left to the body. In round five, Alakel dropped Chircpp in the opening seconds with a right to the head. A minute later another body shot put Chircop down again. Alakel finished off the fight when he landed another right to the body and the fight was stopped at 2:02.

Alakel, 130.6 lbs of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is now 9-0 with three knockouts. Chircop, 131.2 lbs of Gizira, MAL is 8-5.

Sultan Almohammed stopped Efren Besaiduch in round three of their four-round featherweight contest.

In round three, Almohammed dropped Besaiduch with a body shot. Almohammed finished the fight with a right and left to the head and the fight was stopped at 2:41.

Almohammed, 128 lbs of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5-0 with four knockouts. Besaiduch, 127.2 lbs of Viantos, SPA is 3-4-1.

Omar Hikal won a four-round unanimous decision over Brian Castellano in middleweight bout.

In round three, Hikal dropped Castellano with a right hand.

Hikal, 160.6 lbs of Cairo, EGY won by scores of 40-35 on all cards and is now 2-0. Castellano, 160.8 lbs of Spain is now 2-2.

Mahmoud Mbubarak won a four-round unanimous decision over Bryan Zapata in a super lightweight bout

MbubarK, 138.2 lbs of Alexandria, EGY won by scores of 40-36 twice and 39-37 and is now 2-0. Zapata, 138.6 lbs of Colombia is 5-10-1.

Jarrell Miller won a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Lenier Pero in a volume punching heavyweight bout at the Fountainbleau In Las Vegas.

The fight was a toe-to-toe fight with Miller moving his hands constantly with hard combinations. Pero fought well but could not match the output of Miller.

Miller landed 290 of 1003 punches. Pero was 253 of 648.

Miller, 305 lbs of Brooklyn won by scores of 117-111 twice and 115-113 and is now 28-1-2. Pero, 251 lbs of Cameguay, CUB is 13-1.

Alan Chaves Knocks Out Madueno in 3

Alan Chaves scored a freighting third round stoppage over Miguel Madueno in round three of their of their 10-round lightweight bout.

In round three, Chaves landed some touching body shots and then landed a big left that crushed the chin of Madueno and sent him sprawling on the canvas and the back of his head bounded of the canvas and the fight at

Chaves, 133.8 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 22-0 with 19 knockouts. Madueno, 135 lbs of Sinaloa, MEX is 31-5.

Sosa Decisions Rojas

Damian Sosa scored a 10-round upset unanimous decision over previously undefeated Freudis Rojas in a super welterweight bout.

In round three, Sosa landed a body shot that made Rojas go to the canvas.

Rojas, landed 154 of 671 punches. Rojas was 243 of 792.

Sosa, 152.6 lbs of Tijuana, MEX won by scores of 96-93 on all cards and is now 27-3. Rojas, 153 lbs of Las Vegas is 15-1.

Dev Stops Guerra in 2

Nishant Dev stopped Juan Carlos Guerra in round two of a eight=round super welterweight fight.

In round two, Dev landed a perfect straight left down the middle that put Guerra on the canvas. Dev continued to hurt Guerra and the fight was stopped at 2:57.

Dev, 154.8 lbs of Karnal, IND is 6-0 with four knockouts. Guerra, 155.8 lbs of Chicago is 6-3-1.

Lenier Pero remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jordan Thompson in a heavyweight bout at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida

In round seven, Pero was deducted a point for a low blow.

Pero, 242.2 lbs of Cameguey, CUB won by scores of 97-93 and 96-93 twice and is now 13-0. Thompson, 236 lbs of Manchester, ENG is 15-2.

Omari Jones stopped Yusuf Metu in round three of their six-round junior welterweight bout.

In round one, Jones scored a knockdown when he landed a perfect 1-2 to the head. In round three, Jones landed a right to head that was followed by a left that put Metu and the fight was stopped at 1:31.

Jones, 152.8 lbs of Orlando is 4-0 with four knockouts. Metu, 153 1/2 lbs of Dur Es, TAN is 12-3.

Pat Brown stopped Felix Valera in round two of their eight-round cruiserweight bout.

In round two, Brown dropped Valera with a left to the head. Brown sent Valera to the canvas a for a second time with a ripping left head shot. Brown sealed the deal with a perfect right to the face that folded Brown down again and the fight was stopped at 1:34.

Brown, 203 lbs of Manchester, ENG is now 5-0 with five knockouts. Valera, 202 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR is 24-9.

Yoelvis Gomez and Antraveous Ingram battled to a 10-round draw in a junior middleweight bout.

Gomez landed 142 of 456 punches. Ingram was 176 of 787.

Each fighter won a cars 96-94 and the third card was 95-95.

Gomez, 154 lbs of Havana, CUB is 9-1-1. Ingram, 153,2 lbs of Kissimmee, FL is 12-0-1.

Nishant Dev won a six-round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Campos Medina in a junior middleweight bout.

Dev landed 148 of 602 punches. Medina was 54 of 241.

Dev, 154 1/2 lbs of Houston won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 4-0. Medina, 156 lbs of Mexico is 4-2.

Jesse Rodriguez retained the WBC/WBO Super Flyweight title with a 10th round stoppage over Phumelele Cafu at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Rodriguez dominated the fight against the rugged challenger. In round 10, Rodriguez landed a right hook that hurt Cafu. Rodriguez followed up on the challenger with a flurry of punches that wobbled Cafu. Cafu tackled Rodriguez and both fighters fell to the canvas. When Cafu got up, his corner waved the towel at 2:07.

Rodriguez, 1148. lbs from San Antonio is 22-0 with 15 knockouts. Cafu, 115 lbs of Eastern Cape, SA is 11-1-3.

Rodriguez will fight a unification bout with Fernando Martinez on November 22nd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Pacheco Decisions McCumby

Diego Pacheco remained undefeated with a 12-round unanimous decision over nTrevor McCumby in a super middleweight bout.

In round two ,McCumby was cut on his forehead between his eyes from an accidental headbutt.

Pacheco, 168 lbs of South Central Los Angeles won by scores of 120-108 and 119-109 twice and is now 24-0. McCumby, 168 lbs of Glendale, AZ is 28-2.

Ammo Williams Stops Ivan Vazquez in 9

Austin Williams stopped late-replacement Ivan Vazquez in round nine of their scheduled 10-round middleweight bout.

In round three, Williams was deducted a point for a low blow.

In round nine, Williams landed a hard body flurry that put Vazquez down. When Vazquez got to his feet, he told the referee that he did not want anymore and the fight was called at 36 seconds.

Williams, 158.4 of Houston is now 19-1 with 13 knockouts. Vazquez, 159.6 lbs of Houston is 11-1-2.

Omari Jones Stops Blanco in 3

Omari Jones stopped Alfredo Rodolfo Banco in a scheduled six-round junior middleweight bout.

Just before the bell sounded to end round two, Jones landed a check left hook that put Blanco on the canvas, In round three, Jones dropped Blanco with a body shot and the fight was stopped at 1:31.

Jones, 149.4 lbs of Orlando is 3-0 with three knockouts. Blanco, 150.2 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 24-15.

Hector Beltran Jr. took out Edgar Gutierrez in round three of a scheduled four-round junior middleweight bout.

Beltran dominated the action and in round three, Beltran landed a big flurry of punches that forced a referee stoppage at 2:35.

Beltran Jr., 154 lbs of Dallas is 3-0 with three knockouts. Gutierrez, 153.4 lbs of Yuma, AZ is 3-4.

Nshant Dev stopped LaQuan Evans in the sixth and final round of their junior middleweight bout.

In round six, Dev landed two hard lefts on Evans and the body language of Evans looked as he was in trouble and the bout was stopped at 1:58.

Dev, 155.8 lbs of Karmal, IND is 3-0 with two knockouts. Evans, 156.2 lbs of Philadelphia is 5-6.

Pablo Valdez remained undefeated with a third round stoppage over Robert Redmond Jr. in a junior middleweight bout.

In round three, Valdez dropped Redmond with a short right hand. Seconds later, it was a bigger right hand that put Redmond down again, and the fight was stopped at 1:00.

Valdez, 156 lbs of New York is 10-0 with nine knockouts. Redmond, 154.2 lbs of Houston is 8-3-2.

Andy Cruz will face Hironori Mishiro in an eliminator for the IBF World Lightweight title at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday June 14, live worldwide on DAZN, leading the undercard for Richardson Hitchins’ first defense of his IBF World Junior Welterweight title against George Kambosos Jr.  TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT TICKETMASTER.COM  Cruz (5-0 2 KOs) is the highest rated contender with the IBF at 135lbs, sitting at #3 in the rankings with #1 and #2 vacant, and the Cuban Olympic gold medal man can take a massive step towards a World title tilt with victory in his first fight in New York City.Mishiro (17-1-1 6 KOs) sits at #5 with the IBF, and the former Japanese Lightweight champion makes his American debut in the biggest fight to date in his eight-year career, looking to upset Philadelphia-based Cruz and land the title shot for himself. “I’ve put in the hard work and dedication, and I can’t wait to step into the ring again,” said Cruz. “This fight isn’t just about winning; it’s about showing my people the passion I have for the sport. I’m ready to prove that I’m a contender and bring that W home!” “I want to thank Matchroom for giving me the opportunity to fight in the US,” said Mishiro. “I’m really excited and motivated for such a great opportunity. I have fought as the underdog many times and I look forward to making another big upset on June 14.” A host of stars join Cruz and Mishiro on the undercard in important fights, led by Canadian Heavyweight Alexis Barriere taking on Roney Hines for the WBC Continental Americas title. Barriere (12-0 10 KOs) penned a co-promotional deal with Matchroom and Groupe Yvon Michel after claiming the 12th win of his career on home soil in Quebec in February, and the 29 year old will be looking to make an impact on the WBC rankings by claiming the title against Cleveland’s Hines (14-0-1 8 KOs) who fights for his first pro belt. “I’m very grateful to my team for this opportunity, to DAZN, Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith at Matchroom, Yvon Michel at GYM and Brian Peters,” said Barriere. “I’m excited to fight at MSG in New York on such a big stage. I’m working very hard in Florida in camp with my trainer Sugar Hill. It will be a battle of two unbeaten fighters so I’m expecting a tough fight, but I know that is when I will be at my best. The bigger the challenge, the better I will perform.” Ernesto Mercado is making plenty of noise in the 140lb division, and Tito will face Jonathan Montrel for the IBF North American and WBC Continental Americas titles. Mercado (17-0 16 KOs) dispatched of former World champion Jose Pedraza in spiteful fashion inside four rounds of their clash in Las Vegas in January, and the talented Californian fights for his first belts in his Big Apple debut, and will be looking to make another statement against Montrel (19-3 13 KOs) the New Orleans man stepping into the biggest night of his career, and also fighting for his first belts – with Mercado sending a menacing message to show headliner Hitchins. “I’m happy to be making my debut in New York at MSG,” said Mercado. “It’s time to give New York some real entertainment and I’ll be delivering by putting someone on their back like I always do. Oh, and New York, I’m coming for your bum champion you guys got.” Zaquin Moses (3-0 2 KOs) opens the show on DAZN with his fourth fight in the paid ranks again over four rounds at Super-Featherweight against Carl Rogers (3-2), popular New Yorker ‘Pretty Boy’ Pablo Valdez (9-0 8 KOs) moves into double figures over eight rounds at Welterweight against Cesar Diaz (9-1 4 KOs), Indian Olympian star Nishant Dev (1-0 1 KO) showed his huge potential in the paid ranks with a first round KO win on debut in Las Vegas in January and takes on Josue Silva (3-2 1 KO) over six rounds at Super-Welterweight and the Before the Bell action is kicked off by the professional debut of British teenage talent Adam Maca, who makes his bow over four rounds at Bantamweight. “This is going to be a massive night in New York,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “The main event is a cracker, with Richardson getting a big stage for his first defense against a man in George that has very fond memories of this famous arena. “The supporting cast is brilliant too. Andy is one of the very top Lightweights in the world, and this is going to be a massive chance for him to show the 135lb champions that he’s ready to take their titles away. “Alexis impressed in Quebec in February and he’s ready to make an impact on the world rankings, as is the always entertaining and outspoken Tito, who wants all the smoke at 140lbs. “There’s some great young talent on the card with Zaquin Moses and Nishant Dev both back in action while one of our newest signings Adam Maca gets an incredible experience to make his debut in New York, and the ever-popular Pablo looks for another KO.”

Indian Olympian Nishant Dev has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and will make his professional debut at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas on Saturday January 25, live worldwide on DAZN.

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Dev represented his country with great success in the amateurs, with his quarter-final appearance at the 2024 Paris games following a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan in the Light-Middleweight division for the two-time Indian National champion.

The 24 year old is trained in Las Vegas by Ronald Simms and news on his first foe in a professional ring will follow, with the talented southpaw itching to take the first step on his journey to the top in the paid code.

“I’m very excited to be joining Matchroom and beginning my professional career in Las Vegas on January 25,” said Dev, who will start life in the pro game at Jr. Middleweight.

“My goal is to become India’s first ever world professional boxing champion and I know I have a whole nation behind me to help me achieve this

“I’m working hard every day with my trainer Ronald Simms, I know I have the right team behind me and the biggest promoter in the world to ensure that I reach the very top in the sport.

“I enjoyed my time as an amateur boxer and competed at the very highest level in the Olympics and winning a World Championship medal, but now I’m ready for this new chapter in my career. The journey to the World Championship starts in Las Vegas on January 25!”

“We’re delighted to welcome Nishant to the team,” said Hearn. “I think Nishant’s signing could be a game-changer for both Matchroom and for boxing in India.

“Nishant has all the tools to become a major player in the sport and a big star back home, and with the backing of Matchroom and DAZN, this young man will have every opportunity to make it, starting with a pro debut in Las Vegas.”

Dev’s pro debut is part of a huge day of action live on DAZN, with Matchroom holding stacked cards in Nottingham, England and in Las Vegas, headlined by star talents Dalton Smith and Diego Pacheco respectively.

Sheffield ace Smith faces Frenchman Walid Ouizza for the European and WBC Silver Super-Lightweight titles, before attention switches across the pound to Sin City, where Super-Middleweight sensation Pacheco takes on unbeaten Omaha man Steven Nelson.

Cuban Olympic gold medal man Andy Cruz continues his assault on the Lightweight division when he meets Omar Salcido with the IBF International and WBA Continental Latin-American titles on the line, while Ernesto ‘Tito’ Mercado finally gets to make his Matchroom debut, and the unbeaten Super-Lightweight threat takes on former two-time World champion Jose Pedraza.

A host of Matchroom’s young talents feature on the card, with the DAZN broadcast kicked off by Leonardo Rubalcava stepping through the ropes for the tenth time as a pro and taking on Californian Israel Mercado over eight rounds at 140lbs.

Debutant Dev headlines the Before the Bell action, which is led by another new Matchroom signing, Zaquin Moses, fighting in his second pro bout and unbeaten Lightweight Harley Mederos meeting Arturo de Isla over six in Mederos’ first fight since signing a propositional deal with Matchroom.

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