MONTREAL, March 14, 2025 — Quebec prospect Wilkens Mathieu will experience his first professional fight on the road on March 29 at the Collective Arts Brewery in Hamilton. On this occasion, the Quebec-born athlete will take on the experienced Ricardo Luna in an eight-round bout, broadcast live on BXNGTV.com starting at 7:00 PM.

“I’m grateful to Eye of the Tiger for seeking out external opportunities to keep me active despite the cancellation of the March 14 event. Hamilton won’t be the same as Quebec City, Shawinigan, or Montreal, but I’m excited for the experience. I’m also eager to test myself at the elite level against a guy with experience at this stage,” said Wilkens Mathieu.

With 185 professional rounds under his belt, Ricardo ‘Tyson’ Luna (27-12-2, 17 KOs) is no stranger to tough challenges. The former Mexican champion has gone the full 10 rounds against Japanese champion Ryota Murata and American contender D’Mitrius Ballard, and he also fought to a draw against former world title challenger Vyacheslav Shabranskyy. This will be his fourth bout against an Eye of the Tiger fighter, having previously faced Erik Bazinyan, Nurzat Sabirov, and Albert Ramirez.

As for Wilkens Mathieu (12-0, 8 KOs), this will be his first fight of 2025 after an impressive 2024 campaign in which he fought—and won—seven times, making him the most active boxer in Canada. At just 20 years old, he is regarded by many—including the prestigious Ring Magazine—as one of the top super middleweight prospects in the world. The protégé of Mike Moffa was also named Eye of the Tiger’s 2023 Rookie of the Year.

The #MathieuLuna fight, set at a 172 lb catchweight, will take place on a six-fight card presented by Three Lions Promotions. In the main event, Canadian middleweight champion John Michael Bianco will defend his title for the first time against Brett ‘Bad Boy’ Beaton. In the co-main event, following Wilkens Mathieu’s bout, Ontario prospect Triston Brookes will square off against hard-hitting Ghanaian fighter Daniel Amomba.

Tickets for the #BiancoBeaton event, scheduled for March 29 at Collective Arts Brewery in Hamilton, are still available at threelionspromotions.com. Photos from Wilkens Mathieu’s recent fights are also available (HERE).

Huntington, NY (May 2, 2024) –Newly signed undefeated super middleweight Junior “Sugar Boy” Younan makes his Star Boxing debut when he takes on veteran Ricardo Luna in the main event of Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “Rockin Fghts” 47 on Saturday, May 11th at The Paramount NY.

Younan, who last week signed an exclusive promotional agreement with Star Boxing, has a spectacular professional record of 19-0-1 with 11 Knockouts. The 10-round title fight will be for the vacant WBA Continental USA Gold Championship.

Younan, 28 of Brooklyn, New York was a decorated amateur boxer who compiled a 90-5 record before turning professional at the young age of 18. As a 10-year-old, Younan was dubbed by The New York Times as “a boxing prodigy”, Younan was a two-time National Junior Golden Gloves champion, National Junior Olympic champion, and the No. 1-rated junior boxer in the United States by USA Boxing.

Younan turned professional in 2013 and has amassed some quality wins in his undefeated pro career. In his last outing, Younan won a unanimous decision over Ramses Agaton (November 24, 2023) in Cancun, Mexico.

Younan stated the following about his title fight on May 11 at the Paramount: ‘ Fighting at home is always special for me. To my friends and family I’m excited to be able to win this title at home and put on a show for everyone’.

Luna, 34 of Mexico is a seasoned veteran of 39 pro fights (26-11-2 17 KO). Luna has a win over Vladimir Hernandez and has faced former world champion Ryota Murata as well as D’Mitrus Ballard, Erik Bazinyan and Bektemir Melikuziev. Luna is coming off a second-round knockout victory over Alberto Cruz on March 9 in Mexico City.

Luna stated: “I’m very grateful to Star Boxing, and to my team and everyone else for making this fight happen. I am very motivated. It is my 40th fight and I’m excited to be fighting Junior Younan and more so fighting for the title. I will not let anybody down. People can expect an explosive fight and I am bringing that title back to Mexico!”

Undercard Bouts:

Star Boxing will have a loaded undercard in addition to the Younan title fight. Exciting local favorite Danny ‘El Gatto’ Gonzalez (21-4-1, 7 KO) of Queens, New York will bring his enthusiastic fan-base for his 8 round welterweight bout.

Undefeated junior welterweight Irish prospect Ryan O’Rourke (10-0, 3 KO) of Dublin, Ireland battles tough Polish pro Michael Bulik (6-6,2 KO of Poland) in a all international six round fight.

Ronny Reyes (4-0, 1 KO) of New York takes on Yeuri Andujar (6-6-1, 4 KO) of the Dominican Republic in a six-round super featherweight fight that is sure to excite fans.

John Gjini (11-0, 10 KO), a Bronx trained Albanian favorite living in Greenwich, Connecticut will also be on the card in a six-round bout against an opponent to be named.

John McDonagh (1-0), from Queens, New York takes on Tevin Terrance (1-1-1, 1 KO) of Quebec, Canada in a four-round super middleweight bout.

Finally, Huntington’s own Ralph Clemente will look to thrill his hometown fans in his pro debut when he fights tough Kijonti Davis of New Orleans, Louisiana in a four-round middleweight bout.

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“ROCKIN’ FIGHTS” 47 is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

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FIGHT NIGHT: SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024

William Zepeda stopped former world title challlenger Mercito Gesta in round six of their 12-round lightweight bout at The Commerce Casino in Commerce, California.

Zepeda began his relentless offensive assault in round two and in round three began to swell the eyes of Gesta. In round five, Zepeda viciously battered Gesta all over the ring. Zepeda landed a staggering 217 power punches through five rounds. In round six, Zepeda beat up Gesta on the ropes as he landed about 20 unanswered shots and the fight was stopped at 1:31.

Zepeda, 134.3 lbs of San Mateo Attenco, MEX is 29-0 with 25 knockouts. Gesta, 134.2 lbs of Mandaue City PHI is 34-4-3.

“I am ready for the big fights out there – whether it be Devin Haney or even a Shakur Stevenson. Those are the guys who have the belts and that’s what I want next,” said William Zepeda. “There are incredible fights for me in my division, and I trust that Golden Boy will do what they can to get me to become a World Champion. I am ready to go home, rest and recover peacefully at home.”

Victor Morales remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Edwin Palomares in a featherweight fight.

In round 10, Morales was cut over his right eye.

Morales landed 162 of 434 punches. Palomares was 136 of 564.

Morales, 126 lbs of Vancouver, WA won by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 96-94 and is now 19-0-1. Palomares, 125.4 lbs of Mexico City is 18-5-2.

“I hoped I showed Oscar and the team tonight that I am a warrior in the ring, and I can push through anything,” said Victor Morales Jr. “I am happy we get to take our belt back home with us.”

Yokasta Valle defended the IBF/WBO Minimumweight titles with a 10-round unanimous decision over Maria Santizo.

Valle landed 98 of 292 punches. Santizo was 79 of 435.

Valle, 105 lbs of Matahalpa, NIC won by scores of 100-90 and 99-91 twice and is now 29-2. Santizo, 104.2 lbs of Gutamala City, GUA is 11-4.

“I knew she was going to bring everything,” said Yokasta Valle. “She was training in Los Angeles to get incredible sparring and I knew she was well prepared for our fight. I am going to take a week off and enjoy the Costa Rican beaches and get back to training so I can be ready to fight on November 4 no matter who the opponent is.”

Darius Fulgham remained perfect with a second round stoppage over Ricardo Luna in a scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout.

In round one, Luna was cut on his forehead. In round two, Fukgham landed a left hook to the side of the head that put Luna on a knee. Luna got to his feet, but the fight was a waved off at 1:30.

Fulgham, 170.8 lbs of El Paso, TX is 7-0 with seven knockouts. Luna, 170.8 lbs of Mexico City is 25-11-2.

Eric Priest remained undefeated with an eight-round majority decision over Simon Madsen in a middleweight bout.

Priest landed 121 of 284 punches. Madsen landed 104 of 360.

Preiest, 158.8 lbs of Wichita Falls, TX won by scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 76-76 and is now 11-0. Madsen, 158.6 lbs of Cancun, MEX is 13-2.

Daniel Garcia won a six-round unanimous decision over Erick Benitez in a lightweight fight.

Garcia, 132 lbs of Denver, CO is 7-0. Benitez, 131.6 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 4-5.

Alejandro Reyes won a six-round majority decision over Roberto Gomez in a super lightweight bout.

In round five, Reyes was bleeding over the left eye.

Reyes, 139.6 lbs of Mexicali, MEX won by scores of 59-55, 58-56 and 57-57 and is now 11-0. Gomez, 140 lbs of Mexico City is 5-2.

Gael Cabrera won a six-round super lightweight bout over Juan Centeno in a super featherweight bout.

In round three, Centeno was cut on the lip. In the same round, Cabrera was cut on the right eyebrow.

Cabrera, 126.2 lbs of Sonora, MEX won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 2-0. Centeno, 127.6 lbs of Managua, NIC is 8-9-4.

Jordan Cervantes won a four-round unanimous decision over Giovanny Meza in a super lightweight bout.

Cervantes, 136.4 lbs of East LA, CA won by scores of 40-36 on cards and is now 1-0. Meza, 137.2 lbs of El Paso, TX is 0-5.