ORLANDO, FL (October 13, 2025) – Undefeated super welterweight prospect, Pedro Veitia (6-0, 6 KOs) will return to the ring in a battle of unbeatens as he takes on Xavier Ceron (4-0, 3 KOs) of Aguascalientes, Mexico, in a scheduled six-round bout on October 18, 2025, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The matchup will air live on DAZN as part of Most Valuable Promotions’ “Most Valuable Prospects 16” card.

With both fighters putting their undefeated records on the line, the stakes are high, and the outcome could have major implications for the future of the 154-pound division.

Veitia, who is co-promoted with Boxlab Promotions, Warriors Boxing, and Dreambigg Promotions, has been deep in preparation for what he sees as one of the most important tests of his career, and the Cuban puncher is leaving no stone unturned in training camp. Surrounded by a focused team and fueled by a hunger to break into the global spotlight, Veita has put extra emphasis on conditioning, timing, and versatility. “This camp has been all about pushing limits—mentally and physically,” said Veitia. “We’ve worked on being sharper, smarter, and more composed in the ring. I know what I’m capable of, but this fight is about showing it under pressure.”

In Xavier Ceron, Veitia faces an equally motivated opponent with knockout power and something to prove. The matchup is as much about talent as it is about who can handle the pressure of the moment. “I respect any fighter who’s undefeated—that means they’ve found a way to win every time, just like I have,” Veitia continued. “But the difference on October 18 will be experience, preparation, and mindset. I’ve faced tough competition both in the amateurs and the pros, and I’m ready to rise above once again.”

While Ceron brings danger, Veitia believes his own toolbox—technical ability, power, and fight IQ—will carry him to victory. “Fights like this are where you separate contenders from pretenders,” he added. “And I plan to prove I’m the real deal.”

With the fight airing live on DAZN and backed by MVP’s nationally televised platform, Veitia sees the opportunity as a launching pad to broader recognition. “It’s a blessing to be showcased on DAZN, where fans across the world can see what I bring to the table,” concluded Veita. “I’ve dreamed of nights like this. Now it’s about performing under the lights and making sure they remember my name, especially against another unbeaten fighter. A win here does more than keep my record clean—it moves me one step closer to title contention. I want the tough fights, the big nights, and the real respect. This is where that road begins.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, acknowledged the high-risk nature of the bout for Veitia—but also praised the young fighter’s self-belief and undeniable talent. “Taking on another undefeated fighter like Ceron at this stage is a real risk, and Pedro knows that,” said Piedra. “But that’s what makes him special—he embraces challenges because he believes in his ability to overcome them. His confidence isn’t arrogance…it’s backed by an incredible work ethic and natural ability. This fight could steal the show, and I believe Pedro is ready to shine.”

The Most Valuable Prospects series, produced by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), continues to provide a national spotlight for boxing’s top young talent. The October 18 event in South Padre Island features a stacked card of undefeated fighters looking to climb the ranks, with Pedro Veitia vs. Xavier Ceron standing out as one of the most intriguing matchups of the night.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX – October 9, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced final undercard matchups for the Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header on Saturday, October 18 at the South Padre Island Convention Center in South Padre Island, Texas, available globally on DAZN. MVP’s Mexican standout and the WBA’s #6-ranked lightweight contender, Yolanda Vega (10-1, 1 KO), will face 24-year-old Houston, Texas talent Miranda Reyes (7-3-1, 3 KOs) in an 8-round super lightweight bout. Joining them on the preliminary card will be MVP’s 3x US national boxing champion and high-fashion model Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro (5-0, 5 KOs) vs. Mexico’s David Gutierrez (4-0, 2 KOs) in a 6 round middleweight bout, MVP’s 2x US national amateur champion and 19-year-old talent Alexander Gueche (9-0, 6 KOs) vs. 22-year-old Weslaco, Texas prospect Jaden Burnias (7-4-2, 6 KOs) in a 6-round super bantamweight bout at 122lbs, and 21-year-old Cuban prospect Pedro Veitia (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. 19-year-old Mexican prospect Xavier Zuniga (4-0, 3 KOs) in a 6-round super welterweight bout at 154lbs.

MVP previously announced the Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header will be headlined by Mexico’s WBC world champion Lourdes Juarez (38-4, 5 KOs) vs. MVP’s Mexican superstar and #1 WBA contender Yesica Nery Plata (30-2, 3 KOs) in a 10-round women’s world championship fight at 108lbs for the WBC light flyweight world title. The co-main event will feature Brownsville, Texas’s Omar Juarez (19-2, 7 KOs) vs. Caguas, Puerto Rico’s Omar Rosario (14-2, 4 KOs) in a 10-round bout at 140lbs in the super lightweight division. Also on the main card as part of the Championship Double Header will be MVP’s unified world champion Desley “Destroyer” Robinson (10-3, 3 KOs), who will defend her unified IBF and WBO middleweight world titles against Logan Holler (11-3-1, 4 KOs) over 10 rounds at 160lbs. Headlining the preliminary card will be MVP and Dallas, Texas’s Shurretta Metcalf (14-5, 2 KOs) vs. MVP’s undefeated Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (7-0, 2 KOs) in an 8-round bout at 118lbs. The 16th event in the series in partnership with Boxlab Promotions will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. Tickets for Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

On the preliminary card will be MVP’s Yolanda Vega, the 30-year-old from Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, who made her MVP debut on Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June 2025 in a hard-fought battle against Holly Holm. She made her pro boxing debut in July 2015 and is currently ranked as Boxrec’s #16 super lightweight women’s boxer in the world, establishing herself as a rising standout in Mexican boxing. Vega will face 24-year-old Miranda Reyes, who fights out of Houston by way of El Paso, Texas. Reyes has developed a strong professional record, rising to contend for the IBO world title against world champion Caroline Dubois in 2024 before facing current WBA world champion Stephanie Han for the then-vacant WBA international title at 135lbs later that year. Following a year layoff, Reyes now looks to re-establish herself as a top contender in the lightweight division against Vega.

MVP’s undefeated Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro will also return to the ring for his fourth Most Valuable Prospects series appearance. The 25-year-old, raised in Ridgewood, New York, competed at both the 2020 and 2024 USA Boxing Olympic trials. The gifted Puerto Rican athlete is also a high fashion model, having worked for Versace, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, and Polo Ralph Lauren, among others. Chaparro landed a sensational first-round KO win in his pro debut on Most Valuable Prospects 6 in April 2024, before scoring a stunning second-round knockout win on the preliminary card of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry in July 2024. He also earned a first-round TKO victory on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 9 in Puerto Rico in October 2024, and defeated Daijohn Gonzalez on Most Valuable Prospects 13 in June 2025. Chaparro will now face fellow-undefeated prospect David Gutierrez, who fights out of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The 26-year-old Gutierrez has finished his last two opponents by early round knockouts, and will make his international debut on Saturday, October 18.

Also joining the preliminary card will be MVP’s 2x US national amateur champion and rising star Alexander “Alley Cat” Gueche. The 19-year-old Gueche comes to the ring from Long Beach, California, by way of Harbor City, California, and most recently defeated Vincent Avina by UD on the preliminary card of Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June 2025. Gueche will face Weslaco, Texas prospect Jaden Burnias. The 22-year-old made his pro debut in Mexico in 2021 with a KO win, and has earned knockout wins in six of his seven victories to date.

Boxlab Promotions’ 21-year-old Pedro Veitia comes to the ring from Panama City, Panama by way of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. The undefeated rising prospect has defeated every single opponent to date by knockout, and now will face 19-year-old Mexican prospect Xavier Zuniga. The undefeated Zuniga also comes to the ring off his latest second-round KO victory, looking to make a statement in the super welterweight division. 

We are just 9 days away from our Championship Double Header that highlights women’s boxing at the highest level alongside the next generation of elite prospect talent,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “This event represents the continued growth of women’s boxing and the global reach of the Most Valuable Prospects series, bringing together champions and future stars from Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U.S., and beyond. South Padre Island will be an incredible host for one of our deepest and most competitive cards yet on Saturday, October 18, live on DAZN.”

Most Valuable Prospects 16 is promoted by MVP and distributed globally by DAZN. The 16th event in the series in partnership with Boxlab Promotions will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drink, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP and the Most Valuable Prospects series. Fansly, TORKLAW, Caribe Royale Resort, and Event Tickets Center have also joined on to sponsor Most Valuable Prospects 16.

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About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize returns for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

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ORLANDO, FL (August 28, 2025) – Boxlab Promotions is proud to announce the signing of two of Cuba’s brightest young boxing talents–2022 IBA World Games Youth Gold Champion Ronny Alvarez (3-0, 3 KOs), age 21, and 2022 IBA World Games Youth Bronze medalist Pedro Veitia (5-0, 5 KOs), age 21, a dangerous super welterweight with a perfect knockout record. Both fighters hail from Cuba and will now continue their professional journeys under a tri-promotional collaboration with Boxlab Promotions, Dreambigg Boxing, and Warriors Boxing.

The two undefeated standouts will be training in Providence, Rhode Island, under the direction of renowned coaches, Dave Keefe, Mike Veloz and Hector Bermudez, who have a great reputation of developing elite-level fighters.

For Alvarez, who will be campaigning at super middlweight, joining forces with such an experienced team marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. “Signing with powerful promoters like Boxlab, Dreambigg, and Warriors is the opportunity of a lifetime. I believe this partnership will launch my career to new heights, and with the right fights, I will show the world my true potential.”

Confident in his decorated amateur background, Alvarez also emphasized how his pedigree will accelerate his rise. “Becoming a World Youth Champion prepared me to compete at the highest level. My amateur experience gives me the confidence to know I’m on the fast track to a world title as a professional.”

Super welterweight prospect Pedro Veitia shared his excitement as well, viewing the alliance as a springboard to his future. “To have three major promoters believe in me at this stage of my career is an honor. With this team behind me, I know my career is in the best possible hands.”

Highlighting the advantage of his international amateur experience, Veitia added. “My amateur background taught me discipline, precision, and how to win against the best in the world. That foundation will carry me quickly to the top of the professional ranks and, ultimately, to a world championship.”

Boxlab Promotions President Amaury Piedra expressed his enthusiasm about bringing Alvarez and Veitia into the fold, while also recognizing the strength of the promotional alliance. “We are truly excited to welcome Ronny Alvarez and Pedro Veitia, two exceptional Cuban talents with proven international pedigrees, to the Boxlab family. Their skills and discipline set them apart, and their early professional success shows they are ready to make waves in the sport. This partnership allows us to provide these athletes with the structure and opportunities they deserve. Together, we are committed to guiding Ronny and Pedro toward world championship magnificence.”

With this signing, Boxlab Promotions continues its mission of building the next generation of champions, strengthening its reputation as a premier home for elite prospects and rising stars.