NOVEMBER 7: DENZEL BENTLEY VS. SHANE MOSLEY JR. MIDDLEWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT ADDED TO ZUFFA BOXING 12 AT LONDON’S COPPER BOX ARENA

October 2, 2026 – Middleweight world champion Denzel Bentley has signed a multi-fight contract with Zuffa Boxing and will make his promotional debut against second-generation standout Shane Mosley Jr. in the co-main event at ZUFFA BOXING 12 on Saturday, November 7, at London’s Copper Box Arena.

Bentley vs. Mosley Jr. joins a loaded bill headlined by a highly anticipated cruiserweight clash between former world champion Chris Billam-Smith and Team GB Olympian Chev Clarke.

Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster.

Bentley (22-3-1, 18 KOs), from Battersea, London, is one of the most decorated British fighters of his era. The 31-year-old is a three-time British middleweight champion and former European champion who captured a world title earlier this year. Bentley has won four consecutive fights, including a seventh-round stoppage over Endry Saavedra in April. He returns to the friendly confines of the Copper Box Arena, where he is 2-0 with a pair of early knockout wins.

Mosley Jr. (23-5, 15 KOs), the son of Hall of Famer Shane Mosley, has carved out his own legacy in the sport with a recent resurgence. In 2024, he dominated former world champion Danny Jacobs over 10 rounds. Mosley Jr. made his Zuffa Boxing debut in May at the Meta Apex, stopping Ukrainian standout Serhii Bohachuk in the sixth round. The 35-year-old hopes to continue that momentum in his UK debut.

In other ZUFFA BOXING 12 main card action:

London-born cruiserweight prospect Lucas Roehrig (9-0, 5 KOs), will fight Scotland’s Connal McDonald (5-1, 1 KO) in an eight-rounder.

Scottish middleweight phenom Sam Hickey (6-0, 3 KOs) aims for his third consecutive knockout win when he steps up against Troy “The Hawk” Coleman (15-5-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Hickey is coming off a scintillating seventh-round stoppage over Brad Axe at Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin.

American heavyweight destroyer Da’Mazion Vanhouter (13-0, 10 KOs) makes his UK debut against the big-hitting Ivan Balaz (9-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-rounder. The 21-year-old has six first-round knockouts in his last seven outings.

Super lightweight star Kayla Allen (1-0, 1 KO) turned pro last Saturday at Copper Box Arena, and her second pro fight will take place in the same venue against an opponent to be named in a six-rounder.

Additional information on the event will be announced in the coming weeks.

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The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.

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Mosley Jr. Stops Bohachuk in 6

Shane Mosley Jr. stopped Serrhii Bohachuk in round six of their 10-round middleweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

In round six, Mosley landed a right that buckled Bohachuk and followed up with a right to the side of the head that put Bohachuk down. Bohachuk was hurt and Mosley jumped on him with a hard flurry on the ropes and the fight was stopped at 2:38.

Mosley, 160 lbs of Las Vegas is 23-5 with 13 knockouts. Bohachuk, 160 lbs of Vinnytsia, UK is 27-4.

Julian Rodriguez Decisions Perrella

Julian Rodriguez won a 10-rround unanimous decision over previously undefeated James Perrella in a welterweight fight.

RRodriguez, 147 lbs of Bergen County, NJ won by scores of 100-89 and 98-91 twice and is now 26-1. Perrella, 147 lbs of Saint Petersburg, FL is 21-1.

Katzourakis Decisions Rodriguez

Andreas Katzourakis won a 10-round unanimous decision over Misaell Rodriguez in a fight with undefeated middleweights.

Katzourakis, 159 lbs of Houston via Athens, GRE won by scores of 99-91, 97-93 and 96-94 and is now 17-0. Rodriguez, 159.5 lbs of Parrral, MEX is 16-1.

Suray Mahmutovic won a eight-round split decision over Previously undefeated Raphael Monny in a light heavyweight bout.

In round two, Monny landed a right to the top of the head that put Mahmutovic on the canvas.

In round seven, Monny started to bleed around his left eye.

Mahmutovic, 173.5 lbs of San Francisco won by scores of 77-74 and 76-75. Monny won a card 76-75.

Mahmutovic is now 9-1-1. Monny, 175 lbs of Troyes, FRA is 9-1.

In a battle of undefeated lightweights, Ivan Ortiz won a eight-round unanimous decision over Justin Viloria.

In round seven, Ortiz landed a right hand from long range that put Viloria on the canvas.

Ortiz, 136 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX won by scores of 78-73 and 76-75 twice and is now 13-0-2. Viloria, 134.5 lbs of Whittier, CA is 12-1.

Da’Mazian Vanhouter stopped Raphael Murphy in the opening round of their eight-round heavyweight bout.

Vanhouter hurt Murphy with a left to the body and backed him up to the ropes with a vicious flurry that was highlighted by a big uppercut and the fight was stopped at 1:06.

Vanhouter, 228.5 lbs of St. Petersburg, FL is 12-0 with nine knockouts. Murphy, 251.5 lbs of Harlingen, TX is 18-2.

Alexis Alvarado won a six-round majority decision over previously undefeated Emiliano Cardenas in a bantamweight fight.

Alvarado, 118 lbs of Los Angeles won by scores of 58-56 twice and 57-57 and is now 10-1-1. Cardenas, 117.5 lbs of Shauhay, MEX is 10-1.

Tullo Boymatov made a impactful pro debut with an opening round stoppage of Caleb Hall in a six-round light heavyweight bout.

In round one, Boymatov landed left hook that put Hall on the canvas. Seconds laster, three more thudding blows has Hall draped over the top top rope and the fight was stopped at 2:42.

Boymatov, 174.5 lbs of Nanmagin, UZB is 1-0 with one knockout. Hall, 174.5 lbs of San Diego is 6-3-1.

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ZUFFA BOXING 06 PRELIMINARY CARD FEATURES UNBEATEN STANDOUTS ON SUNDAY, MAY 10

April 24, 2026 – Zuffa Boxing today announced the preliminary card for ZUFFA BOXING 06: MOSLEY JR. VS. BOHACHUK,streaming live on Paramount+ on Sunday, May 10 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The five-fight undercard will stream live at 6pm ET/3pm PT ahead of the three-fight main card beginning at 9pm ET/6pm PT, exclusively on Paramount+.

The preliminary card features Justin Viloria versus Ivan Ortiz in a duel of unbeaten lightweights, 21-year-old heavyweight phenom Da’Mazion Vanhouter against Raphael Murphy, and the professional debut of Uzbek amateur standout Rakhmatullo Boymatov. Emiliano Cardenas and Alexis Alvarado will meet in a bantamweight bout that was originally scheduled for Zuffa Boxing 05 before Cardenas withdrew due to illness. The full five-fight preliminary card is as follows:

Raphael Monny (9-0, 3 KOs) vs. Suray Mahmutovic (8-1-1, 6 KOs) – 8 Rounds, Light Heavyweight
Justin Viloria (12-0, 8 KOs) vs. Ivan Ortiz (12-0-2, 9 KOs) – 8 Rounds, Lightweight
Da’Mazion Vanhouter (11-0, 8 KOs) vs. Raphael Murphy (18-1, 14 KOs) – 8 Rounds, Heavyweight
Emiliano Cardenas (10-0, 4 KOs) vs. Alexis Alvarado (9-1-1, 5 KOs) – 6 Rounds, Bantamweight
Rakhmatullo Boymatov (Pro Debut) vs. Al Stanton (9-1, 6 KOs) – 6 Rounds, Light Heavyweight

As previously announced, second-generation star Shane Mosley Jr. (22-5, 12 KOs) takes on Ukrainian power puncher Serhii Bohachuk (27-3, 24 KOs) in the 10-round middleweight main event. In the welterweight co-feature, Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez (25-1, 15 KOs) will battle the unbeaten James Perella (21-0, 15 KOs), while Mexican Olympic bronze medalist Misael Rodriguez (16-0, 8 KOs) fights Greece’s Andreas Katzourakis (16-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout.

Fans can stream the full eight-fight Zuffa Boxing card with a Paramount+ subscription at no additional cost in the U.S., Latin America, Brazil, and Canada.

Sky Sports will have complete coverage of the event in the UK and Ireland.

Limited tickets for ZUFFA BOXING 06: MOSLEY JR. VS. BOHACHUK are available via AXS.com.

ZUFFA BOXING RETURNS WITH MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN BETWEEN SHANE MOSLEY JR. AND SERHII BOHACHUK ON SUNDAY, MAY 10

April 6, 2026 – Zuffa Boxing returns Sunday, May 10, with a middleweight fight between Shane Mosley Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk headlining a three-fight main card streaming live at 9pm ET/6pm PT, exclusively on Paramount+.

The main event of ZUFFA BOXING 06: MOSLEY JR. VS. BOHACHUK features a crossroads battle between two seasoned middleweight veterans. Mosley Jr. (22-5, 12 KOs) of California takes on Ukraine’s Serhii Bohachuk (27-3, 24 KOs) in a 10-round bout. Mosley Jr, 35, looks to get back in the win column following a tough decision loss in December 2025, while the 30-year-old Bohachuk returns to Las Vegas after earning the first career split decision victory of his career.

In the co-main event, Julian Rodriguez (25-1, 15 KOs) of New Jersey, returns following his dominant victory at the inaugural Zuffa Boxing event in January to face undefeated James Perella (21-0, 15 KOs) of Massachusetts, in a 10-round welterweight fight. Opening the main card action on Paramount+, Mexico’s Misael Rodriguez (16-0, 8 KOs) faces his second consecutive undefeated opponent when he squares off against Andreas Katzourakis (16-0, 11 KOs) of Greece, in a 10-round middleweight fight.

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Additional information on the event will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Roach and Cruz Fight To Spirited Draw

Lamont Roach Jr. and Isaac Cruz fought to a 12-round majority draw in a tough fight for the WBC Interim Super Lightweight title at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

In round three, Cruz landed a left hook that sent Roach sprawling and his left glove hit the canvas for a knockdown. +

In round seven, Cruz was deducted a point for hitting on the hip.

Cruz landed 1599 of 544 punches. Roach was 191 of 467.

Cruz, 138.6 lbs of Mexico City is 28-3-2. Roach of Washington, DC is 25-1-3.

“I knew he would stand his ground and go toe-to-toe, but I know how to box too,” said Cruz. “People don’t realize I can box.”

“Hats off to ‘Pitbull,’” said Roach. “He’s a great champion himself. I gave the fans a great fight. Back to the drawing board.”

“All I want is a fair shake,” said Roach. “I think I should have won a close victory. All I want is a fair shake. That’s it…I don’t know what I got to do. I don’t accept this at all. I clearly thought I won a close fight. I’m tired of this.”

“I did my job,” said Cruz. “I did my work. The ref was on his side. The judges too. The crowd in San Antonio saw I won this fight…Absolutely I’d do a rematch. With a different referee who is not on his side. The referee took this fight from me.”

Foster Decisions Fulton to Win Interim Lightweight Crown

Junior Lightweight titlist O’Shaquie Foster won a 12-round unanimous decision over featherweight World champion Stephen Fulton to win the WBC Interim Lightweight title.

Foster landed 191 of 600 punches. Fulton was 56 of 438.

Foster, 130 lbs of Houston, TX won by scores of 119-109,118-110 and 117 -111 and is now 24-3. Fulton, 132 lbs of Philadelphia was 2 pounds overweight for the 130 lb. bout is now 23-2.

“The game plan was to stay smart, stay sharp and get him out of there in the later rounds,” said Foster. “But he’s a damn good fighter and a veteran and he knew how to survive.”

“I want Shakur Stevenson,” said Foster. “I’ve been saying it for the longest. But it looks like he’s gonna fight at 140. So I have to choose either 130 or 135. I’ll see what happens and make a decision.”

Lara Decisions Gonzalez; Retains Middleweight Title

Erislandy Lara retained the WBA Middleweight title with a unanimous decision over late-replacement Johan Gonzalez.

Late in round 12, Lara landed three straight lefts that put Gonzalez on the canvas.

Lara.159.6 lbs of Houston won by scores of 120-108, 119-107 and 118-108 and is now 32-3-3. Gonzalez, 158.6 lbs of Las Vegas, took the fight after unified world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly failed a drug test is now 36-5.

“Gonzalez came to fight and he came to win,” said Lara. “We knew him a little bit, so we were ready for that and we made the adjustments we needed to make. He was a tough opponent who had a great opportunity in front of him, but we executed the game plan.”

“I spend all my time at the gym, so I had no problem being ready for this fight,” said Gonzalez. There are no excuses, but I did feel that Lara didn’t come to fight me the way he said he would.

“I felt a little uncomfortable in the first few rounds,” said Gonzalez. “The first knockdown was a punch and a slip. The second was a clean shot from Lara.”

“I showed the world that I’m 42-years-old and I’m still at the top of my game,” said Lara. “I can compete with the best. I don’t care at all about Janibek and I don’t wanna talk about him anymore.”

Ramos Decisions Mosley Jr. To Win Interim Middleweight Title

Jesus Ramos Jr. won a 12-round unanimous decision over Shane Mosley Jr. to win the WBC Interim Middleweight title.

Ramos landed 201 of 613 punches. Mosley was 210 of 573.

Ramos, 159.8 lbs of Casa Grande, AZ won by scores of 117-111 twice and 116-112 and is now 24-1. Mosley, 159.6lbs of Pomona, CA is 22-5.

“I was just being myself,” said Ramos. “I’m not gonna lie, it was tough. I actually had a right hand injury the last three weeks of camp. We didn’t spar for the last four weeks. So it was tough to get my timing. I would catch a rhythm and lose it. I faced a lot of obstacles but I told my family there was no way I was leaving San Antonio without a belt.”

“It was a hell of a fight,” said Mosley. “Thanks to Ramos and everyone who made this fight happen. He was the man tonight. I’ll be back and be better.”

“He never hurt me but he did surprise me,” said Ramos. “I never felt rocked, but I was surprised. He hit me with shots I wasn’t expecting. But I never felt like my legs weren’t there.”

“In those last few rounds I just kept remembering the Erickson Lubin fight,” said Ramos. “I kept getting flashbacks and I didn’t want the same thing to happen again. I kept pushing and pushing. I was in a dark place in that 10th round. I was tired, but I knew it would be worth it when the final bell rang.

“I want Carlos Adames. He’s the full champion. I don’t want the interim belt, I want the champion.”

Former world title challenger Frank Martin scored a devastating fourth round stoppage over former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy in a 10-round junior welterweight bout.

In round two, Barthlelemy was cut above the right eye. In round four, Martin dropped Barthelemy with an overhand left. Moments later, Martin landed a perfect left to the jaw that put Barthelemy down and out at 2:56

“Man, it felt good,” said Martin after his first fight with trainer Buddy McGirt in his corner. “I felt more comfortable at this weight. I still got my speed. I felt strong. I felt better than my two fights before this. It took me a little time to warm up and get going but, then I saw the shot we’ve been working on. That’s why I took my chance and landed it.

“I feel like I got slept on. I took one loss. It’s a new era. I’m here and I’m back. No disrespect to any of the main event fighters, but I’ll fight any of them next.”

Martin, 139.4 lbs of Indianapolis, IN is 19-1 with 13 knockouts. Barthelemy, 139.8 lbs of Las Vegas is 30-4-1.

Isaac Lucero stopped Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in round eight of their 10-round super welterweight bout.

In round one, Lucero dropped Valenzuela with a clubbing right.

In round eight, Lucero landed a hard right that drove Valenzuela back to the ropes. Lucero then land five more crushing head shots just before the bell sounded and referee Mark Nelson stopped the bout at 2:59.

Lucero, 153.8 lbs of Le Paz, MEX is now 18-0 with 14 knockouts. Valenzuela, 154 lbs of Aqua Prieta, MEX is 31-6.

Luis Nunez won a 10-round unanimous decision over Hector Sosa in a featherweight bout.

In round seven, Nunez began to bleed from the nose.

Nunez, 126 lbs of Puerto Plata, DR won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 96-94 and is now 22-0. Sosa, 1256 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 18-3.

PITBULL VS. ROACH FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

SAN ANTONIO – December 4, 2025 – Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they meet for Cruz’s Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title this Saturday, December 6 headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

The press conference also featured two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., and WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster, who meet for Foster’s title in the co-main event.

Also at Thursday’s event were WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara and hard-hitting challenger Johan Gonzalez, who meet in a 160-pound world title fight, plus rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. and top contender Shane Mosley Jr., who kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.

Prior to the press conference for the pay-per-view, fighters competing in PBC on Prime Video action that precedes the pay-per-view faced off and previewed their respective matchups on a streaming presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.

That action will feature Frank “The Ghost” Martin making his return to the ring against former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy in a 10-round super lightweight showdown, plus undefeated young Mexican star Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero duels hard-hitting Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in a 10-round all-Mexican 154-pound showdown and rising unbeaten super featherweight Luis “The Twist” Nunez faces Argentinian contender Hector Sosa in the 10-round opening bout.

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

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

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and BXSTRS.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday:

ISAAC “PITBULL” CRUZ

“I’m here in San Antonio ready to go. I can’t wait for the first bell to ring Saturday night.

“He’s in trouble too. He might have his hands tied. It’s gonna be a great night, we’re gonna make sure of it.

“I could have never imagined five years ago when I was fighting in San Antonio that I’d be here now, but this is the fruits of my hard work. I want to keep progressing and evolving and doing big things.

“I know what my fans expect of me, and I’ve done everything I could in training camp to deliver on Saturday night.

“I hope he doesn’t run. It’s all about the fans and they want to see us go toe-to-toe. I’ll be ready to go for as long as he’s able to withstand the pressure.

“It’s all about being focused, smart and winning round after round.”

LAMONT ROACH

“I’m just excited to show off my skills. Nothing’s changed. We’re here to boogie. Let’s go Saturday night.

“I pride myself on how I came along in this professional journey. We all worked hard and we all got up to this stage.

“Everybody knows I like to throw. There’s gonna be some moments where the cameras better be ready. He’s throwing missiles in there and I’m gonna throw them back.

“We know what kind of fight Pitbull will bring, but we’ll be ready for everything. Anyone who’s watched me knows that I can adapt to anything.

“When I took that bump in the road, I looked at myself outside of my body and asked if this is where I wanted to be. I counted my chickens before they hatched. I definitely thought I had it in the bag in that first world title fight. That’s something that I never wanted to feel ever again in my life.”

STEPHEN FULTON JR.

“I’m just ready at this point to become a three-division world champion. I’m gonna get it done.

“I go after champions, no matter who. It coulda been somebody else. I go after champions. That’s what I do.

“I carry the banner for Philly my whole career. Look where we’re at going for my third division title. I’m gonna carry that banner the whole way.

“This is just another day, another dollar, another fight. Everybody up here took a hard road. We’re all just trying to be world champions.

“My road has prepared me well. We all go through things that push us to the next level. That’s led me to where I am now. It’s made me a better person, a better man and a better fighter.”

O’SHAQUIE FOSTER

“The time is here now. All the talking is done. I’m ready. Saturday night, there’s gonna be a man down.

“I’m ready all the way around. I feel good. This is the best mood I’ve been in on fight week in a long time. I’ve been ready.

“I’m here for a reason. I feel like I came out of the woodwork a little different. I’m gonna keep showing it.

“Last time we were here we put on a great performance and I plan on repeating it. I feel like his journey was sweet compared to mine. I came from the bottom and I’ve been grinding ever since.

“I feel like they think that they see something, like I’m a weak link for something. I’m gonna go out there and show them that they made the wrong choice.”

ERISLANDY LARA

“All I have to say is that I’m ready for December 6. I can’t wait.

“It’s all about working hard in the gym, both mentally and physically. Those hard days in the gym are the secret to being where I am right now.

“I’m gonna do what I always do, show up and show out. The message to the rest of the division is that the champion is still here.”

JOHAN GONZALEZ

“I came here to win. This is absolutely the biggest fight of my career and I’m ready to take the world title. That’s my mission on Saturday night.

“Just like against Jarrett Hurd, I’m gonna go out there and show everyone what I’m made of. No matter what adversity I face.”

JESUS RAMOS JR.

“This is my first time in San Antonio and I can’t wait to put on a show for them on Saturday night. We’re ready to show our best.

“We used to watch his father all the time, so to be able to fight his son and win my first world title in front of a legend will mean a lot.

“It means a lot for my father and I to be here. We started out in the garage and now we’re here. We can make our dreams a reality. We’ve been enjoying it this whole camp and this whole fight week. It’s a big moment for me and my family.

“I’m going into this fight with the mindset of learning. Shane has a lot of experience that I can soak up and take with me to the next level, and it’ll elevate my game a whole lot.”

SHANE MOSLEY JR.

“This is the biggest fight of my career and the biggest fight of my life. I’m ready to show up and show out.

“I’m gonna be that guy. I have everything it takes to be the first guy to decisively beat Jesus Ramos Jr.

“My father has always influenced me and now I feel like it’s my moment to make him proud and prove him right.

“My dad won his first title with his dad in his corner and now I’m gonna win my first title with my dad in my corner.”

FRANK MARTIN

“I’m glad to be back. It’s been a minute, so I’m just excited. I’ve been working non-stop since my last fight. I’ve stayed active in the gym.

“I’ve got some new tricks in my bag that I’m ready to showcase and show everyone who I am as a fighter.

“I missed this a lot. I missed fighting. I want to fight for the fans and show them what I’ve been working on. I’m excited to be back against a game opponent. We know he’s got power and an awkward style, but we have answers.”

RANCES BARTHELEMY

“I’m super motivated because this is an opportunity to show off my skills against a top notch opponent. Frank is very talented, so I have to be at my best. But I’m more than ready to meet the challenge.

“You’re gonna see a hungry fighter that’s ready to come forward and step up to the challenge. You’re gonna see my power.”

ISAAC LUCERO

“I agree that this is gonna be a war. The best kind of war, a Mexican war. We’re gonna leave it all in the ring and I’m ready for any challenge that comes my way.

“I’m ready for what he’s bringing. When it’s time to figure out how to win the war, I’ll be more than prime to do so.

“I’m very proud to be seen as an up and coming star in Mexico. It makes me work even harder to show everyone what I’m capable of.”

ROBERTO VALENZUELA JR.

“I want to let the fans know that they can expect a great fight. It’s gonna be a war. It’s a can’t miss fight. I know that I’m gonna pull off the upset and give it my all.

“This is gonna be a war and I know I can win. This is gonna be two runaway trains going at each other. I’ve prepared to make sure I come out on top.

“I’m ready to shock the world and seize this opportunity that I’ve waited for my whole life. Winning this fight brings me one step closer to that goal.”

LUIS NUNEZ

“I’m really excited about this opportunity. I can assure you that I’m gonna be 100% ready when the bell rings.

“Bob Santos is an amazing trainer who has allowed me to grow my career in amazing ways.

“I’m not focused on my undefeated record at all, this is just another moment in my career that I’m ready to take advantage of.

HECTOR SOSA

“I’m very thankful to be on this stage. It’s a true dream come true. I’m gonna show my preparation and be ready to perform on Saturday.

“Argentina has a very rich history of fighters and I am a warm blooded fighter like them. I’ll be ready to seize it when the moment comes.”

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ABOUT PITBULL VS. ROACH

Pitbull vs. Roach will see Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz step into the ring against reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title headlining a loaded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video taking place Saturday, December 6 from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

The pay-per-view will see two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., the reigning WBC Featherweight World Champion, moving up to take on WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster, a native of Orange, Texas, in a 130-pound world title fight that serves as the co-main event.

The pay-per-view action will also feature WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara defending his world title against hard-hitting challenger Johan Gonzalez.

Plus, rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. duels top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title opening the pay-per-view at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

Preceding the pay-per-view top contender Frank “The Ghost” Martin will make his return to the ring against former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy in a 10-round super lightweight showdown that tops a loaded three-fight PBC on Prime Video lineup.

The streaming presentation will also feature undefeated young Mexican star Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero dueling hard-hitting Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in a 10-round all-Mexican 154-pound showdown, plus rising unbeaten super featherweight Luis “The Twist” Nunez faces Argentinian contender Hector Sosa in the 10-round opening bout at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.

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

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and BXSTRS.

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PITBULL VS. ROACH MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES

SAN ANTONIO – December 3, 2025 – Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach kicked off fight week events Wednesday with an open to the public media workout before they meet for Cruz’s Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title this Saturday, December 6 headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

The media workout also featured two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., who takes on WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster for Foster’s title in the co-main event.

Also working out Wednesday were WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara and hard-hitting challenger Johan Gonzalez, who meet in a 160-pound world title fight, plus rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. and top contender Shane Mosley Jr., who kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.

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

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and BXSTRS.

Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from the Event Center at Pica Pica Plaza in San Antonio:

ISAAC “PITBULL” CRUZ

“It’s been five years since I was here in San Antonio and I’m so glad to be back. I’m here to put on a show. The love means so much to me and I’m gonna give that love right back.

“This is a very important fight and I’m prepared both physically and mentally to take this win home on Saturday.

“In 2020 we started off the pay-per-view in San Antonio and now I’m here headlining the pay-per-view. I have to make this fight another seminal moment in my career.

“I can promise you that this is gonna be an exciting fight, round after round. And I’m gonna get the win.”

LAMONT ROACH

“San Antonio is great and I’m glad to be back. I can’t wait to put on a show for everyone on Saturday night.

“It fuels me to carry the weight of my city on my back and come in here and perform like I’m supposed to.

“It feels good to be here reaping the benefits on my hard work. I’m gonna continue headlining and continue to be a big name in the sport.”

STEPHEN FULTON JR.

“The most important thing is to become the first three-division world champion from Philadelphia and stamp my legacy.

“To come from the city I come from, to accomplish something that none of the other great fighters have accomplished, it means everything to me.

“I love the energy of the fans here. I’ve fought in Texas multiple times and gotten multiple knockouts here.

“You’re gonna see a great performance, but if the knockout is there, I’m definitely gonna put on a hell of a show for everyone out there.”

ERISLANDY LARA

“I’m just focused on fighting, no matter who the opponent is. I’m not even gonna mention that guy’s name cause he doesn’t deserve it.

“I’m glad to be on this big card. It means a lot. We’re gonna go out there prepared and see what our opponent does and take it from there.”

JOHAN GONZALEZ

“I’m really excited about getting this opportunity. I’m here and I’m here to win. I’m here to shock the world.

“Before the fight against Jarrett Hurd I trained hard, stayed disciplined and got the win. This is no different. My fundamentals and my hunger to be the best will make the difference.

“I’m gonna put on a show for everyone. I’m not gonna let anyone down. That’s the most important thing to me.

“I’m still coming down to earth about the excitement I’m feeling to get this opportunity. On Saturday it will be a new feeling to become world champion.

JESUS RAMOS JR.

“I’m here to stop his momentum. We’re gonna give the fans a show. This is a big moment for me. I’m blessed to be here fighting in Texas for the first time and I’m gonna enjoy it.

“I’m gonna show everything on Saturday night. I’ve got a lot to my game and I’ve been working hard to show everyone.

“I love to fight regularly and put on a show. Hopefully I can keep it up next year and carry the momentum from Saturday night.

SHANE MOSLEY JR.

“This is what we fight for. Championships, to be on a great stage with great fans. I’m excited and I’m living the dream.

“A win would mean everything. It would make everyone who’s had my back proud. I’m fighting for them.

“I feel like Ramos is undefeated right now, so it’s a big opportunity for me to beat him decisively. We get to set the tone for this card and I can’t wait.”

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ABOUT PITBULL VS. ROACH

The pay-per-view action will also feature WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara defending his world title against hard-hitting challenger Johan Gonzalez.

Plus, rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. duels top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title opening the pay-per-view at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

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

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and BXSTRS.

LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES FEATURING ERISLANDY LARA, SHANE MOSLEY JR. & MORE

LAS VEGAS – November 20, 2025 – WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara highlighted a Las Vegas media workout on Thursday ahead of his world title unification clash against IBF and WBO Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly that serves as the co-main event of a jam-packed PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video on Saturday, December 6 from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

The workout also featured top contender Shane Mosley Jr., who duels rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos in the pay-per-view opener at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Also participating in the workout was former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy, who battles top contender Frank “The Ghost” Martin headlining a three-fight PBC on Prime Video lineup leading into the pay-per-view.

Rounding out the workout lineup was undefeated young Mexican star Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero, who faces the hard-hitting Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in action streaming on Prime Video, plus unbeaten super featherweight Luis “The Twist” Nunez, who takes on Argentina’s Hector Sosa in the opening bout of the streaming presentation at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.

The PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video is headlined by a blockbuster showdown between Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach, as they duel for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title.

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

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and BXSTRS.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Radiant Brand Complex in Las Vegas:

ERISLANDY LARA

“Let people keep thinking that Janibek is the most dangerous guy in the division. We’ll see on December 6 if that holds.

“This is the fight that will solidify my legacy. I know what I need to do and I’m confident in my ability to come out victorious. Everyone watching is going to see the best possible version of myself. Training is going great and I’m ready to go.

“Fans are going to see a Lara that’s going in there to throw punches to hurt Janibek. I’m coming to hurt my opponent. If I get the opportunity, I’m gonna end the night early. If it goes the distance, you’ll see me win a beautiful fight.

“This fight means everything to me. It’s a unification fight, so if I win this fight I’ll show everyone that I’m the best fighter at 160 pounds.”

SHANE MOSLEY JR.

“A win on December 6 makes me a champion and puts me in a conversation to fight other champions, including some who are on this card.

“My journey has fortified me. It’s made me strong and it’s made me more focused. I’m ready for this opportunity.

“Training camp has been going great. I’m blessed to have my dad in the corner and a great support team all around.

“Fans can expect a great fight. I’m gonna display great boxing and all of my skills.”

RANCES BARTHELEMY

“I want to show the world that I’ve still got a lot left to give this sport. I still want to add another world title to my resume and that’s continued to push me forward.

“I’ve been in the ring with everybody and every kind of style there is. So I’ve studied Martin, but he doesn’t have anything that stands out that much or that I haven’t seen before. He’s got youth on his side. That’s the only advantage he could have in this fight.

“This is gonna be a beautiful fight and I’m going to make it an exciting fight. I love to face southpaws. Whenever I face lefties I make it action packed and fight from both sides. This is a perfect style matchup.”

ISAAC LUCERO

“What excited me the most is the opportunity that I have to win this fight and continue moving forward and moving up the rankings.

“I’m gonna keep chasing my dream and doing it for my family. They’re my biggest motivation every day in the gym.

“I’m very proud to have this opportunity to represent Mexico. I want to do my best to make those fans proud and be as great as people believe I can be. I’m going to make sure that I work hard and stay dedicated to my craft to prove those people right.”

LUIS NUNEZ

“I’m relaxed and I’m confident in my training. I’m calm and ready to have a successful night on December 6.

“This is the opportunity that I’ve been looking for. I’ve wanted to fight on a big stage like this so that my career can take off to the next level. That’s what I’m planning to do.

“A win puts me right at the top and gets me in contention for a world title. That’s the ultimate goal and my dream. That’s what I’m working so hard to accomplish.”

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ABOUT PITBULL VS. ROACH

The pay-per-view will see WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara take on unified WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly in the high-stakes co-main event.

The pay-per-view action will also feature two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., the reigning WBC Featherweight World Champion, moving up to take on WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster, a native of Orange, Texas, in a 130-pound world title fight.

Plus, rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. duels top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title opening the pay-per-view at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

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

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and BXSTRS.

PITBULL VS. ROACH PPV UNDERCARD VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

SAN ANTONIO – November 4, 2025 – Fighters competing on the pay-per-view undercard for the Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video previewed their respective matchups during a virtual press conference on Tuesday before they step into the ring on Saturday, December 6 from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

Featured during the virtual presser were WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy Lara and WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly, who meet in the co-main event, two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr. and WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster, who duel for Foster’s world title, and rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. and top contender Shane Mosley Jr., who meet for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title in the pay-per-view opener at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

The stacked pay-per-view event is headlined by Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz stepping into the ring against reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title.

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

In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the pay-per-view telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and Box Starz.

Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday:

ERISLANDY LARA

“Janibek can think whatever he wants. We’ll see if he’s ready on December 6 and if it’s as easy as he thinks it’s gonna be. He’s gonna be in for a big surprise.

“Getting a win would mean so much for my career. Janibek is a tough opponent who represents a country with great fighting history. I haven’t faced a fighter from Kazakhstan since the amateurs, but I can’t wait.

“Boxing is everything to me and I’m still very motivated to keep climbing the ladder and reach the top. I do this for my family and for my legacy. I want to show that I’m still on top of my game.

“I’m only focused on December 6. Janibek is a tough opponent, so I’m not going to think about any other opponents. I’m going to give it everything I’ve got on December 6 and then I’ll see where we’re at.

“I’ll see you on December 6 Janibek. I’ll be ready for whatever you bring, so you better be ready too.

“I knew that I just had to wait patiently for this fight to happen. No matter what happened, I was gonna be ready for whatever came next. Whether it was me or (WBC Middleweight Champion) Carlos Adames fighting Janibek, either one of us was gonna be ready to represent Latin America.”

JANIBEK ALIMKHANULY

“In the past I’ve fought a lot of southpaws. As an amateur I was watching Lara fight in the pros. I know his style, I know what he can do, and I know what he cannot do. I don’t think this is going to be a difficult fight for me.

“Everything is going very well and we’re just waiting for fight night. Preparation is going very well and we can’t wait for December 6.

“I’m thankful to Lara for taking this fight. It’s a big honor to fight a boxer like him who’s been a two-division champion. He’s very well-known and he’s a very good fighter. It’s an honor to share the ring with him.

“Everyone knows that I want to be undisputed. Lara is holding one of the belts, so I’m just waiting for December 6 to give everyone a good show.

“I’ve studied Lara and I know his style. He’s not the first fighter I’ve faced with talent and good skills in the ring.

“When I was an amateur I fought Cuban boxers, and more recently I’ve sparred Cuban boxers. I’ve even gone to Cuba to fight before. “

STEPHEN FULTON JR.

“I don’t have a response to what he’s saying. On December 6 I’m gonna be a three-division world champion and I’m gonna go home with another belt.

“I’m coming to fight. As usual. I’m coming to fight and I’m coming to win. Whatever happens, happens. But I’m coming.

“This back and forth doesn’t give me extra motivation. This is normal. I’m done with the talking. I’m so ready to train and become a three-division world champion.

“I don’t have anything else to say to O’Shaquie. There’s nothing to talk about. I haven’t been talking to him. I’m coming to fight. It’s time to make it happen.

“Everything has just been normal for me. I only took a day or two off. I’m really just always staying active and living my life day to day.

“I really wanted this fight to happen this year and I did a couple of things to make sure it happened. The extra time might give me an advantage, but we’ll see.”

O’SHAQUIE FOSTER

“I’m glad this fight is happening. It’s supposed to have happened a couple of times. We’re fighting, so there’s animosity period. It’s not personal, but he’s trying to take something off my plate.

“This last time when the fight got pushed back it definitely pissed me off because we were so close. But it just gave me more time to prepare. I don’t ever have problems with weight, so that wasn’t affected. I’m just more prepared mentally and physically.

“All of this talk is motivation to me. I can’t lie to you. I’m having fun with it and I’m just ready to put on a show.

“We’ve said a lot, but December 6 we’re coming out there to put on a great show. This fight has been coming for the longest and I’m ready to dominate. He’s coming into my stomping grounds and I feel good about it.

“I know he made a mistake trying to make this fight period. I’m gonna go in there and dominate and show the world why he doesn’t belong in the ring with me.”

JESUS RAMOS JR.

“I’m really excited about this fight. I’ve known Shane for a while now and I know he’s a great guy. He’s preparing to the best of his abilities, so I know that we’re gonna give the fans a great show on December 6.

“He’s definitely a tough opponent. He’s got a lot of experience and he’s a hard worker who’s dedicated and disciplined. He’s a dangerous fighter for sure.

“We never sparred, but we both used to train at the same gym and used the same strength and conditioning coach. We’ve talked before and he’s a great person. I know I have to be at my best.

“Shane is a step up because he’s coming from 168. He’s supposed to be the bigger man in there. I’m gonna have to showcase different skills and my boxing abilities.

“I want the big challenges. I want Carlos Adames or I’d go back down to 154 to fight Sebastian Fundora. I’m prepared to stay at 160 though and I’d definitely fight the winner of the co-main event. But my main focus is Shane Mosley and I’m not overlooking him.

“I think we’re gonna steal the show. We’re hungry and we’re coming to win. We both want that green belt and we’re willing to do whatever it takes. It’s gonna be fireworks on December 6.

“Bringing the title back to Casa Grande would be a dream come true. I have a lot of pressure to put Casa Grande on the map and bring that belt back home.”

SHANE MOSLEY JR.

“Ramos is a great young star and a formidable opponent. I’m looking forward to this championship fight.

“It doesn’t really matter if I’m his toughest opponent. We’re gonna fight and give it our all and try to win. Everything that happened before doesn’t matter.

“My experience can help me. I have to be at my best. He’s a young, hungry fighter. So I have to be sharp.

“I’ve just been staying focused, staying committed and taking it one step at a time. You just have to focus on what’s in front of you and take the challenges as they come.

“Everyone is in for a great night of fights. This is a stacked card. Any of these fights could be a headliner. The fans are in for a real treat. I’m 100% ready to go.

“This is the biggest fight of my life. It’s for the title. I’ve fought my whole career for this moment and I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

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ABOUT PITBULL VS. ROACH

The pay-per-view undercard will see WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara take on unified WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly in the high-stakes co-main event

Plus, rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. duels top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title opening the pay-per-view at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

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

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and Box Starz.

ERISLANDY LARA VS. JANIBEK ALIMKHANULY MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS STAR-STUDDED PITBULL VS. ROACH PPV UNDERCARD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

SAN ANTONIO – October 29, 2025 – WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara will take on unified WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly in the high-stakes co-main event of a loaded PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video on Saturday, December 6 from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Plus, rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. duels top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title opening the pay-per-view at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

These three title fights lead up to a high-octane main event that will see Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz step into the ring against reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title.

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

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

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and Box Starz.

“Saturday, December 6 is a fight fan’s dream with three big-time title matchups set to lead into the highly-debated 50-50 showdown between ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and Lamont Roach,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “In the co-main event, Erislandy Lara and Janibek Alimkhanuly will step into the ring with the winner emerging as the king of the historic middleweight division. Adding in another 50-50 battle of world champions between Stephen Fulton Jr. and O’Shaquie Foster, plus rising star Jesus Ramos Jr. in a tough interim title fight against Shane Mosley Jr., and this sets up to be another can’t miss night in San Antonio and on PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video.”

**ERISLANDY LARA VS. JANIBEK ALIMKHANULY**

In the co-main event, reigning world champions will look for 160-pound supremacy as WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara faces WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly in a 12-round showdown that serves as the biggest middleweight matchup in years. Lara vs. Alimkhanuly is promoted in association with Top Rank.

Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) has been dominant in his run at 160-pounds, showing off his ability to go toe-to-toe and end a fight with one punch, after establishing himself as one of boxing’s best technical fighters throughout the first part of his career. His last fight saw one of the best performances of his career as he stopped the durable former two-division world champion Danny Garcia in September 2024. He captured his WBA title with a first-round knockout of Thomas LaManna in May 2021, before KO’ing Gary O’Sullivan and Michael Zerafa. Prior to his middleweight exploits, Lara was the longest reigning 154-pound world champion before he lost a tough split-decision to Jarrett Hurd in a 2018 title unification match that earned “Fight of the Year” from the BWAA. Lara returned from that fight and battled former 154-pound world titleholder Brian Castaño to an exciting draw in another narrow fight that could have gone Lara’s way. He faced a slew of the top 154-pounders in the sport, including Canelo Álvarez, ahead of his middleweight debut.

“I’ve faced the best throughout my career and this is no different,” said Lara. “Janibek is a strong, skilled opponent, but I’ve never backed down from a challenge. On December 6, I will become unified middleweight champion of the world and take one step closer toward securing my place in the Hall of Fame. Don’t miss this fight!”

After representing his native Kazakhstan in the 2016 Olympics, Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KOs) embarked on his pro career in October of that year, quickly rising up the rankings by taking on a slew of contenders from the outset. He won an interim title May 2022 by knocking out the previously unbeaten Danny Dignum, and was later elevated to world champion. He followed that up with a unanimous decision over Denzel Bentley and a KO of Steven Butler, before successfully unifying world titles with a stoppage of then undefeated Vincenzo Gualtieri in October 2023. The 32-year-old, who now trains in California, has beaten three-straight undefeated opponents, most recently taking down Andrei Mikhailovich in October 2020 ahead of his most recent outing that ended with a TKO of Anauel Ngamissengue in a hometown fight in Kazakhstan this past April.

“My goal is to unify four belts and make my name a part of history,” said Alimkhanuly. “I’ve been working tirelessly on this path. I’ve been calling out champions for a long time, and Lara agreed. The big fight is on December 6! God willing, I’ll win my third title. History is almost made!”

**STEPHEN FULTON JR. VS. O’SHAQUIE FOSTER**

In a 12-round co-main attraction, top pound-for-pound fighter Stephen Fulton Jr., who currently holds the WBC Featherweight World Championship, will look to become a three-division champion when he takes on the reigning WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster in a 130-pound grudge match between current world champions. Fulton vs. Foster is promoted in association with Top Rank.

Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Pa., Fulton (23-1, 8 KOs) became a two-division champion in his last outing, vanquishing his longtime rival Brandon Figueroa in their February rematch via decision to capture the WBC Featherweight World Championship. It was Fulton’s second fight since a July 2023 challenge that saw him travel to Japan to take on undefeated Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue, eventually dropping the road contest in round eight. In his previous 14 professional fights before facing Inoue, the 30-year-old had established himself on pound-for-pound lists by beating eight previously undefeated fighters. Fulton first became a world champion by taking the super bantamweight title from Angelo Leo in January 2021, before unifying against Figueroa in their first fight. Trained in his hometown, Fulton has displayed sublime boxing skills that have allowed him to dominate opponents of varying styles and control fights from start to finish.

“I’ll be more than ready on December 6,” said Fulton. “The fans should expect a great fight from me and for me to become a three-division, four-time world champion! I will win and dominate this fight.”

Foster (23-3, 12 KOs) bounced back from decision losses in 2015 and 2016 to put together a nine-fight winning streak that earned him a February 2023 showdown against two-division champion Rey Vargas. Foster outboxed the previously unbeaten Vargas on his way to a unanimous decision that earned him the WBC Super Featherweight World Championship. Originally from Orange, Texas and training in nearby Houston, Foster’s first defense of his title saw him score a clutch final round stoppage of Eduardo Hernandez while trailing on two scorecards. After a successful title defense over Abraham Nova, Foster temporarily lost the belt via a controversial split-decision to Robson Conceicao. In his last outing, the 31-year-old reclaimed his title with his own decision triumph over Conceicao.

“The 130-pound division runs through me,” said Foster. “Respect to Stephen Fulton for stepping up in weight, but he’ll find out real soon that he should have stayed at featherweight. I’ve gone through a lot in this game to become a two-time world champion. I’m ready to take full advantage of this opportunity.”

**JESUS RAMOS JR. VS. SHANE MOSLEY JR.**

The pay-per-view lineup opens with a 12-round matchup between two top contenders with long established resumes as rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. meets the streaking Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.

After coming up on the wrong end of a contested decision against top contender Erickson Lubin in September 2023, Ramos (23-1, 19 KOs) has returned in style with three-straight stoppages. Ramos has already earned two victories in 2024, blasting out the former unified champion Jeison Rosario in the eighth-round of their February matchup before most recently defeating Guido Emmanuel Schramm in round seven in March. A native of Casa Grande, Ariz., Ramos had worked his way up the rankings by defeating a slew of contenders including Brian Mendoza, Javier Molina, Vladimir Hernandez and an emphatic stoppage of the then-unbeaten Joey Spencer. Trained by his father Jesus Sr., and the nephew of veteran contender Abel, the 24-year-old Ramos entered the Lubin fighting having stopped seven of his last 10 opponents.

“There’s a new date but it’s the same mission,” said Ramos. “I will be more than ready on December 6 to showcase everything we’ve been working on in this extended training camp. I’m going to end this little winning streak that Mosley Jr. has been on and introduce myself to all the fans in San Antonio in impressive fashion.”

The son of boxing Hall of Famer Shane Mosley, Mosley Jr. (22-4, 12 KOs) has established his own place in the sport and enters this fight on a five-bout winning streak, including a career-best victory over former two-time middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs in July 2024. The 33-year-old Los Angeles area native now trains in Las Vegas and prior to the Jacobs win had scored stoppage victories over D’Mitrius Ballard in June 2023 and Joshua Conley in December of that same year. Mosley fought his way to the final round of the 2018 edition of The Contender series, dropping a decision to Brandon Adams in the finale. Mosley has never been stopped in his four defeats, with three of those losses coming narrowly via either split or majority decision.

“I’m excited to have the fight back on,” said Mosley Jr. “Especially being on such a great card from top to bottom. I can’t wait to get back in the ring and show the world my greatness. San Antonio let’s go!”

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JESUS RAMOS JR.: “SHANE MOSLEY JR. IS A GREAT FIGHTER WHO’S NEVER BEEN STOPPED. SO MY GOAL IS TO BE THE FIRST TO GET HIM OUT OF THERE!”

CASA GRANDE, AZ. – October 1, 2025 – Rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos has given himself a lofty goal of becoming the first fighter to stop top contender Shane Mosley Jr. when they fight for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title in PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video action taking place Saturday, October 25 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“I’m working to deliver my best performance to date,” said Ramos (23-1, 19 KOs). “I have a lot of tools in my toolbox that I’m yet to display and I’m looking forward to showing all of that on October 25. Shane Mosley Jr. is a great fighter who’s never been stopped. So my goal is to be the first to get him out of there.”

On October 25, the 24-year-old Ramos will look to pick up his first major title and establish himself as next in line for a world championship at 160-pounds. While Ramos promises that his overall mindset is the same, he admitted that the title implications have been on his mind heading into fight night.

“It’s the same mindset as always,” said Ramos. “That never changes. We’re coming to win and put on a good show for the fans. But it’s a big fight. This is a big opportunity and there isn’t a day that I don’t go to sleep dreaming about this moment. I don’t like to get too ahead of myself, but I do dream about me holding the belt, sitting in the locker room and reading every part of that WBC belt.”

Ramos will be opposed by an opponent who’s not only more experienced at middleweight and higher weight classes, but who enters this fight red hot on a five-fight winning streak, including a dominant performance over former two-time champion Daniel Jacobs last year. Despite that, Ramos is clear about what he needs to do in order to have his hand raised.

“The most important thing for me is the jab,” said Ramos. “He’s a very slick fighter and he’s very fast. So we have to negate that. We’ve been working on the jab and our timing. All around I just have to make my style sharper and better. If I’m 100%, I don’t think anyone can beat me.”

On top of Mosley’s skillset, his legacy as the son of boxing Hall of Famer Shane Mosley Sr. adds extra significance for Ramos, who grew up watching and rooting for his upcoming opponent’s father.

“If I go back 18 years and you told me you’d be fighting for a title against Shane Mosley’s son, I would have called that person crazy,” said Ramos. “We used to watch him fight and we were big fans. Especially when he beat Antonio Margarito after everything with the hand wraps. It’s crazy that I’m fighting his son now for my first title. I’m grateful to be here and I’m gonna take full advantage of this moment.”

While Mosley has strong familial ties, Ramos’ corner will be buoyed by his own family’s experience in big fights. On top of his father and head trainer Jesus Ramos Sr., Ramos will have his uncle Abel Ramos, who’s fought for world titles on multiple occasions, in his corner to help keep him steady during the biggest fight of his career to date.

“Abel has fought for titles before, so he’s talked with me about how that feels and what to expect,” said Ramos. “He’s actually gonna be part of my corner on October 25. It’s great to have him around because of that experience. It’s just different when you’ve really been in those big moments in front of the crowd. I think he’ll be able to give me advice in the corner that will help me control those emotions.”

In discussing his mindset heading into fight night, Ramos emphasized that he believes that controlling the mental side of the sport has helped him immensely, especially since his controversial defeat to Erickson Lubin in 2023. As he now steps onto this big stage, Ramos knows that he has the tools to overcome any mental hurdles.

“There comes a time in the fight where things get tough and you ask yourself why you’re here,” said Ramos. “You have to have answers. I tell myself it’s because I was once that eight-year-old kid who wanted this. This is what I worked my whole life for. I’ve never hit a wall that I couldn’t overcome. I’ve calloused my mind to get over those moments and it’s helped me get to the next level.”

Training for this fight will take Ramos through Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of year that gives Ramos an opportunity to show his appreciation for the culture that helps define him and to those who’ve helped him get this far. To Ramos, his family’s journey and his journey in boxing go hand in hand.

“Being Mexican plays a big role in the mindset that I have,” said Ramos. “My parents and my grandparents had to give up their lives to give us better opportunities. I’ll always be grateful for that. That’s one of the reasons I never quit, because my family never quit. We didn’t start off like this. We started off in a garage and we just kept going and fighting. We know what kind of work it’s taken to get here and that’s what Hispanic Heritage Month is about. We’re hard workers and we never give up.”

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ABOUT FUNDORA VS. THURMAN

Fundora vs. Thurman will see WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora look to continue his 154-pound reign against the former unified world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman in the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video taking place Saturday, October 25 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In the co-main event, two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., the reigning WBC Featherweight World Champion, will move up to take on WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster in a 130-pound world title fight.

The lineup also features rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. in a high-stakes duel against top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.

The jam-packed four-fight card begins at the fan-friendly time of 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features undefeated young Mexican star Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero facing -hitting Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in an all-Mexican 154-pound showdown.

Tickets for the live event are available now through AXS.com.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

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SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. KEITH THURMAN LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

LOS ANGELES – September 3, 2025 – WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora and former unified world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman went face-to-face for first time Wednesday at a press conference in Los Angeles before they headline a PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video taking place Saturday, October 25 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The press conference also featured, two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., the reigning WBC Featherweight World Champion, and WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster, who meet in a 130-pound world title fight in the co-main event.

Also in attendance Wednesday were rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr., who duels top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.

The pay-per-view begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with Mexico’s unbeaten rising super welterweight Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero against an opponent to be determined.

Pre-sale tickets are available NOW until 10 p.m. PT through AXS.com with the code: PBC

Public on-sale begins TOMORROW, Thursday, September 4 at 10 a.m. PT through AXS.com.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. Fulton vs. Foster is promoted in association with Top Rank.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday from The Mayan in Los Angeles:

SEBASTIAN FUNDORA

“Keith was one of the pound-for-pound best, but it’s time for a new champion and I believe I can be the face of this sport. I can’t wait for fight night and we’ll see you in the ring on October 25.

“I do believe I’m the best at 154 right now. I’m focused on continuing this reign and doing what I’ve been doing.

“A win would continue to show that I’m doing the right thing. We’ve come so far headlining a pay-per-view as the ‘A-side’ and it shows how blessed I am. I’m gonna keep doing my job and keep winning.

“The fans want to see their favorite fighters fight. I’m glad that I’m in the ring constantly and I’m grateful for the opportunities.

“While I was coming up I was taking tough fights and learning on the job. Now at this level, everyone you fight is tough. But we learned on the way and it’s got me prepared for this moment.

“This is gonna be a great fight. I’m happy that I have an opponent like Thurman who comes to bang and is ready to make it an exciting night.

“In boxing, anything can happen. But we train very hard to win and that’s the only thing we plan on doing on October 25.”

KEITH THURMAN

“This is what the sport is all about. You put Thurman’s name next to anybody and I guarantee you it’s gonna be a fight you won’t wanna miss.

“I’m about to conquer Mount Everest himself. They call him ‘The Towering Inferno’, but I’ve been in the fire. This is what I live for right here. This is the top of the sport.

“Once I get the WBC title, people won’t have a reason to say no to a Keith Thurman fight. I’ve been waiting through the setbacks. With the truly great champions, you can’t stop them from becoming champion once again.

“This is gonna be an action packed fight with all these fighters, but I guarantee that the main event is gonna be a don’t blink battle of champions.

“I had to stay on the sidelines over the summer to make this happen. This is a beautiful opportunity to step up. You have to see it to believe it, and I truly believe it’s gonna be timber on October 25.

“Everything that’s happened in the past is water under the bridge. All you can do today is put your best foot forward. I’ve been through so much throughout my career. But here I am right here right now, back where I belong.

“Last year I was down the street at a press conference to fight Tim Tszyu, and Fundora was on the stage. You all know the story of what happened next. He elevated himself to this status and he’s earned what he has today.

“I guess you can call me the ‘OG’ or whatever you want. But I’m here today because of the love I have in my heart for boxing. I love making people love boxing. That’s what it’s all about. That’s what big fights are all about.

STEPHEN FULTON JR.

“I’m not really focused on the title of becoming a three-division champion. I’m motivated by fighting other champions. That’s why I moved up in weight. But it will feel great to accomplish my goals.

“I’m a big boy and I feel good at the weight. I feel really good. I’m a dog. I don’t care how big people are. I’ve fought the biggest and strongest.

“We’re back October 25. I’m thankful to everyone who put this fight together and I’ll see you in the ring.

“I’m a three-division world champion on October 25. I don’t have to say much. That’s my end goal and I’m gonna accomplish it.

“He’s saying everything he’s supposed to say right now. I understand where he’s at. It’s what I expected.

“I don’t really care what people or other fighters have to say. Sometimes I feel like they’re just speaking from nerves.

“I’m not going anywhere. I’m not about the back and forth. It’s just nerves from him. I don’t get phased by size or what people say. My experience talks and my heart talks. I don’t have to put on a façade.

O’SHAQUIE FOSTER

“October 25 is gonna be a great night. I’m coming to put on a dominant show. I know my opponent is gonna be ready, but we’re gonna be sending him back down. Trust me.

“It’s gonna be domination. I’m gonna put on a show and I’m gonna look good doing it.

“You’re going back down and you’re gonna defend that title. I’m gonna show everyone who’s doubting me. I’m gonna show y’all. I’m gonna talk and I’m gonna show you.

“For me this is the biggest moment of my career. It’s the first time on pay-per-view and I’m against my most accomplished opponent.

“All I have to do is go make a statement against him and put on a show. Once I show everyone what I’m really about, there won’t be any questions about me.

“He’s coming from 122-pounds if we’re being real. He’s just walking around heavy. I think it’s gonna play a factor but it’s my skills that are gonna pay the bills.”

JESUS RAMOS JR.

“I’ve had an active year and I’m excited to get another one in before the year ends. Mosley’s gonna have to show up to fight night, and I’ll handle the rest.

“Mosley has some good momentum coming into his fight and he’s beaten good names. He can be the perfect fighter if you allow him to be. He’s very technical, but we’re gonna make him uncomfortable and try to get him out of there.

“I feel like I can bring new energy to the middleweight division and be the face of the division. It all starts on October 25.

“Being on big cards and having experienced all of that gives me a different confidence. I’m excited to showcase my talent on a big card with so much talent on it.

“I’m coming to knock Mosley out. That’s the mindset. I’m gonna try every round to inflict more damage than the previous round. We’re gonna break him down.

“Middleweight will be a good weight class for me. I think the extra six pounds will be to my benefit. The power has translated so far and I think it’ll be more of the same on October 25.”

TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions

“We are all pumped up for this card. The 154-pound division is the hottest in boxing today. There’s some great fights in the division scheduled for the next few months, but we’ve got the number one fighter in the division in Sebastian Fundora headlining this card. This fight against Thurman is the best and biggest in the division. Fundora gives fans exactly what they want in every fight. He’s just pure brutality, and he’s still getting better.

“It’s also great to have Keith Thurman back headlining a major event. He’s battle tested at the highest level. His run at welterweight unifying the titles was tremendous and now he’s back and healthy and ready to take his shot at becoming a two-division world champion.

“I’m thrilled to have Stephen Fulton Jr. back here moving up to challenge O’Shaquie Foster for his 130 pound title in the co-main event. Foster just won the title and he’s not looking to give it up.

“Plus we also have Jesus Ramos Jr. taking on Shane Mosley Jr., and Ramos is another all-action fighter looking for a title. This is going to be a great event and we’ll see everyone out there at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.”

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WBC SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION SEBASTIAN FUNDORA BATTLES FORMER UNIFIED CHAMPION KEITH THURMAN IN EXPLOSIVE PBC PAY-PER-VIEW ON PRIME VIDEO MAIN EVENT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

LAS VEGAS – September 3, 2025 – WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora will look to continue his 154-pound reign against the former unified world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman as the explosive clash headlines a stacked PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, October 25 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Fundora vs. Thurman presents a fascinating style clash and an elite level crossroads duel between the surging Fundora and the veteran Thurman. Having recently closed out his rivalry against Tim Tszyu in style with a stoppage in July, Fundora can continue to cement his place atop the loaded 154-pound division against his most accomplished foe to date. For Thurman, October 25 offers a shot at becoming a two-division champion and the consensus no.1 fighter at a second weight class, a certain boost to Thurman’s potential Hall of Fame credentials.

In the co-main event, two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., the reigning WBC Featherweight World Champion, will move up to take on WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster in a 130-pound world title fight.

The jam-packed lineup continues with rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. in a high-stakes duel against top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title, plus exciting unbeaten super welterweight Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero opens the pay-per-view at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT against an opponent to be determined.

Pre-sale tickets are available NOW until 10 p.m. PT through AXS.com with the code: PBC

Public on-sale begins TOMORROW, Thursday, September 4 at 10 a.m. PT through AXS.com.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

“Saturday, October 25 promises plenty of drama and excitement with the return of Sebastian Fundora in yet another marquee matchup as he takes on one of this era’s most accomplished fighters in Keith “One Time” Thurman,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “There’s a ton on the line in this PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video main event as Fundora makes his case for ‘Fighter of the Year’ while Thurman can add a major milestone to his Hall of Fame resume by winning a world title at 154 pounds. Combined with a co-main event that pits two more world champions in Stephen Fulton Jr. and O’Shaquie Foster against each other, an electric Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Shane Mosley Jr. showdown, plus the promising Isaac Lucero, and this shapes up to be another memorable night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.”

“Keith Thurman is an excellent fighter and a great champion. A victory over him will further cement Sebastian Fundora’s legacy as the world’s best super welterweight,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “

**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. KEITH THURMAN**

The main event will see Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora look to make the third defense of his WBC crown against the former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman in a 12-round duel for super welterweight supremacy.

Fundora (23-1-1, 15 KOs) first rocketed to the top of the super welterweight division by dethroning Tim Tszyu via decision in 2024’s bloodiest fight, earning both the WBC and WBO titles. After defending his belts with a knockout of Chordale Booker in March, Fundora put his WBC belt back on the line in a July rematch against Tszyu. This time, Fundora closed the show in style, dropping Tszyu in the first round before forcing an end to the bout after round seven. A native of Coachella, California, Fundora notably showed his mettle in April 2022, battling the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin in an instant 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Despite both men hitting the canvas, Fundora stood tall in the end, prompting Lubin’s corner to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round. The 27-year-old has defeated a slew of contenders throughout his career, with his only defeat coming to Brian Mendoza in 2023. Standing nearly six-feet, six-inches, Fundora represents one of boxing’s most accomplished families, as he is trained by his father Freddy alongside his younger sister, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela. The two fighting Fundora’s are the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world championships.

“I’m excited to be in the ring again for the third time this year versus another former champion,” said Fundora. “Our preparation is on track. Expect a great performance from Fundora.”

Clearwater, Florida’s Thurman (31-1, 23 KOs) has assembled one of the most impressive resumes among the top welterweights of this generation, having defeated former champions Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia and Robert Guerrero in high-profile clashes, unifying the WBA and WBC titles against Garcia in a rare unification bout between undefeated welterweight world champions. Thurman’s only blemish came in a 2019 Fight of the Year against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, with Thurman ending up on the wrong side of a narrow split-decision. Thurman bounced back against the now reigning WBC Welterweight World Champion Mario Barrios by winning a unanimous decision in February 2022. He was set to face Australian superstar Tim Tszyu in March 2024 before being forced to withdraw due to injury, eventually returning to the ring this March with a third-round stoppage of Brock Jarvis.

“I’m honored to be back and fighting for the WBC Super Welterweight World Championship,” said Thurman. “Fundora was never really on my radar, but he’s proven himself to be a tough champion with only one loss, just like me. Every time he steps in the ring he grows, and I know this isn’t an easy fight for anyone in the division, but I didn’t come this far to shy away from Everest, or in this case Mt. Fundora. On October 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, I’m climbing that mountain. This is how history is made. From childhood, I’ve dreamed of overcoming challenges like this. Call it David vs. Goliath, but remember – I’m Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman. I’m walking straight into the fire and it’s going to be a fight you don’t want to miss.”

**STEPHEN FULTON JR. VS. O’SHAQUIE FOSTER**

In the 12-round co-main event, top pound-for-pound fighter Stephen Fulton Jr., who currently holds the WBC Featherweight World Championship, will look to become a three-division champion when he takes on the reigning WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster in a 130-pound grudge match between current world champions. Fulton vs. Foster is promoted in association with Top Rank.

“I’m ready to become a three-division world champion,” said Fulton. “I expect him to be ready, but that’s why I’m training to be at my best on October 25. We’re gonna be prepared for anything he brings and do whatever it takes to have my hand raised. I’m coming to steal the show!”

“The 130-pound division runs through me,” said Foster. “Respect to Stephen Fulton Jr. for stepping up in weight, but he’ll find out real soon that he should have stayed at featherweight. I’ve gone through a lot in this game to become a two-time world champion. I will take full advantage of this opportunity.”

**JESUS RAMOS JR. VS. SHANE MOSLEY JR.**

The pay-per-view lineup also features a matchup between two top contenders with long established resumes as rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. meets the streaking Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.

“I’m excited to be going for my first title against a great fighter in Shane Mosley Jr.,” said Ramos. “This title shot is long overdue and I’m ready to become champion. I still have title aspirations at 154-pounds and several names in that division that I’m hoping to fight, but first I’m fully focused on Shane Mosley Jr. He is on a nice little winning streak and I plan to put it to an end on October 25.”

“I’m thrilled for this opportunity in front of me on October 25,” said Mosley Jr. “I also want to express my gratitude to the WBC and everyone who helped make this fight happen. This is the biggest fight of my career, and I’ll be fully prepared to give it my all.”

**ISAAC LUCERO**

Fresh off of a dominant KO win on Prime Video in May, undefeated rising contender Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero will look to continue his momentum opening up pay-per-view action.

The 26-year-old Lucero (17-0, 13 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 six opponents entering October 25, 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, who led him to victory in May as he stopped the previously undefeated Omar Valenzuela in two rounds.

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Middleweight Contender Shane Mosley Jr. Announces Promotional Free Agency

LAS VEGAS, CA (August 14, 2024) – Middleweight contender Shane Mosley Jr. (22-4, 12 KOs) has officially become a promotional free agent, marking the end of his successful tenure with Golden Boy Promotions. Mosley Jr., who is currently riding a five-fight winning streak, is ranked in the top 10 by all major sanctioning organizations, including #1 by the WBA, #3 by the WBO, #4 by the WBC, and #6 by the IBF. His latest victory, a dominant 10-round unanimous decision against former 2-time world champion Daniel Jacobs (37-5, 30 KOs) in July 2024, has solidified his status as one of the top contenders in the middleweight division.

“I want to thank Golden Boy Promotions for everything they’ve done for me over the years,” said Mosley Jr. expressing his gratitude for the opportunities provided by Golden Boy Promotions. “They’ve been instrumental in getting me to where I am today, and I’m excited for what the future holds as a free agent.”

“Shane is in an incredible position right now,” said Mike Leanardi, manager and CEO of Victory Sports Ent., speaking about the strategic plans for his fighter’s next move. “As a top contender in all sanctioning bodies, we have a lot of options on the table. Our goal is to secure the biggest fights possible and bring Shane a world title opportunity in the near future.”

“I’ll be watching the Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia fight very closely,” concluded Mosley Jr. as he has his sights set on the biggest names in the sport. “I want the winner, but I’m ready for any of the champions at 160 pounds. I’ve worked hard to get here, and now it’s time to take advantage of all that hard work.”

NATE DIAZ VS. JORGE MASVIDAL MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES

LOS ANGELES – July 2, 2024 – Combat sports superstars Nate Diaz and Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal stepped into the ring at an open to the public media workout in Los Angeles on Tuesday as they near their pro boxing showdown this Saturday, July 6 headlining a Fanmio PPV from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The event also featured fighters competing on the stacked undercard that will see two-time world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs battle exciting contender Shane Mosley Jr. in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event, all action brawler Chris Avila duel MMA legend Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in a six-round light heavyweight fight, unbeaten prospects Amado “AFV” Vargas and Sean Garcia meet in an eight-round lightweight attraction and lightweight contenders Devin Cushing and Manuel Correa competing in an eight round battle.

Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from The NOVO at L.A. Live:

NATE DIAZ

“We’re ready to fight, nothing else. It’s kill or be killed. He’s done a lot of impressive shit, but I’m gonna be ready for him.”

JORGE MASVIDAL

“At the end of the day, when I get in that ring, it’s all business. I’m gonna beat the shit out of Nate Diaz.

“I know people gotta cheer for their boy out here on the West Coast, but I’m gonna destroy that boy.

“I’ve fought on the road my whole career. I’ve fought all over. I’ve never cared where I fight. I love going in there and pissing off the home fans.”

DANIEL JACOBS

“This is my last run toward the Hall of Fame. I’m already a two-time champion, but there’s more for me to accomplish.

“I hope the fans tune in, because this is gonna be a good fight. Don’t miss this fight, because on Saturday night you’re gonna see the return of ‘The Miracle Man’.”

SHANE MOSLEY JR.

“Every fight is the fight of my life, so Saturday night is another. I’m ready. I’m super excited. I get to fight a two-time world champion and I’m excited for the opportunity.

“I appreciate everyone who’s supported me and I’m gonna give everyone a great show on Saturday night.”

CHRIS AVILA

“Saturday I’m gonna come out and beat this guy up. I’m ready to show everyone what’s up and what we do.

“This is home for me. I’m ready to get the job done on Saturday. It’s gonna be a banger. Pettis has a lot of credentials, but I’m gonna get some of my own on Saturday night.”

ANTHONY PETTIS

“I’ve been sparring every day and putting in the work. We’re coming for the knockout. This guy is getting knocked out.

Chris Avila is not my level. I’m gonna show that this weekend and keep moving forward. Every time I fight, I put on a show.”

AMADO VARGAS

“I’m just locked in and ready for this fight. We’re sharp. Kudos to Sean for taking the fight, but we’re ready to get this win.

“I know Sean is going to come into this fight 100%, that’s what we’re preparing for. It’s going to make me look even better. This is a legacy fight for me.”

SEAN GARCIA

“I feel ready to go. This is a great opportunity and I’ve trained really hard to show out on Saturday night.

“I’m coming to win. This isn’t going past round four. I’m ready for him.”

DEVIN CUSHING

“I’m so blessed to be here. It’s a lifetime of work that led me to this moment. I’m ready to put on a stellar performance.

“All the talking is done. On Saturday night, it’s business. We’re putting it to rest on Saturday night. I’m ready to come out victorious.”

MANUEL CORREA

“This is a huge card and I can’t wait. The West Coast fans are the best and I appreciate them. I’m gonna give them a show on Saturday.”

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ABOUT “LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL”

Diaz vs. Masvidal will headline a Fanmio PPV event as combat sports superstars Nate Diaz and Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal square off in a pro boxing grudge match on Saturday, July 6 from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

“LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL” is set to provide July Fourth Weekend fireworks marking the first time two UFC superstars will go toe-to-toe in a pro boxing ring.

The pay-per-view will also feature two-time world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs taking on exciting contender Shane Mosley Jr. in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event, all action brawler Chris Avila dueling MMA legend Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in a six-round light heavyweight fight, unbeaten prospects Amado “AFV” Vargas and Sean Garcia meeting in an eight-round lightweight attraction and lightweight contenders Devin Cushing and Manuel Correa competing in an eight round battle.

The 10-round 175-pound light heavyweight fight between combat sports rivals Diaz and Masvidal headlines a pay-per-view that is available now for pre-order at FANMIO.com/ppv and FANMIO.com/DiazVsMasvidal. The pay-per-view is available at the SRP (suggested retail price) of $49.99, across all available purchasing platforms. Fans can also purchase through the Fanmio App, which is available globally via smart televisions and mobile devices via Apple iOS and tvOS devices, Android Mobile, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, Vizio Smart TV, Google TV and Chromecast. Fans who order the event through Fanmio will be able to order a free official fight shirt along with the purchase.

The event is presented by Fanmio in association with Diaz’s Real Fight Inc. and Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing Promotions is sponsored by the “Make America Great Again, AGAIN” ($MAGAA) token on the Ethereum network, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Bored Jerky and Patsch Extraordinary Tequila.

Follow the conversation leading up to this unique boxing duel on all social media platforms with the hashtag #DiazMasvidal and through @Fanmio, @NateDiaz209 and @GamebredFighter on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to stay tuned for more exciting announcements leading up to July 6.

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VIDEO: DANIEL JACOBS VS. SHANE MOSLEY JR.VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE

DANIEL JACOBS VS. SHANE MOSLEY JR. VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

ANAHEIM, CA. – June 26, 2024 – Two-time middleweight world champion and boxing star Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs and exciting rising contender Shane Mosley Jr. held a virtual press conference Wednesday to preview their upcoming super middleweight showdown. Joining the virtual press conference was Mosley’s father, Hall of Famer Shane Mosley, and Jacobs’ trainer Andre Rozier.

Jacobs vs. Mosely Jr. will serve as the co-main event of “LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL” on Saturday, July 6 in a Fanmio PPV from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The 10-round 175-pound light heavyweight fight between combat sports rivals Nate Diaz and Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal headlines a pay-per-view that is available now for pre-order at FANMIO.com/ppv and FANMIO.com/DiazVsMasvidal. The pay-per-view is available at the SRP (suggested retail price) of $49.99, across all available purchasing platforms. Fans can also purchase through the Fanmio App, which is available globally via smart televisions and mobile devices via Apple iOS and tvOS devices, Android Mobile, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, Vizio Smart TV, Google TV and Chromecast. Fans who order the event through Fanmio will be able to order a free official fight shirt along with the purchase.

Tickets for the live event are on sale starting at only $25 (plus applicable fees and taxes) and are available through Ticketmaster. A limited number of VIP packages are available, which include the best ringside seats, all-inclusive hospitality in Honda Center’s exclusive Impact Club, the opportunity to step into the ring after the fight, VIP access to the weigh-in, and more.

Here is what the virtual press conference participants had to say Wednesday:

DANIEL JACOBS

“The thought of returning has been lingering in my mind for the last two years. I want to secure a spot in the Hall of Fame and I believe that there’s more that I can do. I’ve accomplished a lot and I’ve inspired a lot of people. I have more than enough to come back against a young hungry lion like Shane Mosley Jr.

“I’ve always taken on the toughest challenges that can present themselves. I look forward to giving my all and showing what I can still do.

“So many fans have reached out wondering if I was gonna come back and the time has finally come. I can’t wait to give the fans a great show.

“I’m 100% in. Once I set my mind to something, I’m all the way tapped in. I’ve been training for the last eight months now and gearing myself up mentally. Everything is designed for me to be great come July 6.

“You can’t kill experience. It’s something that can make fighters be victorious. I’ve gone through things that these young vets have not experienced. I can weather a storm and come out on top when people doubt me.

“I’m not fighting for livelihood, I’m fighting for greatness and I’m fighting to leave a legacy. That’s the strongest motivating force there is.

“Sometimes a break is good. Boxing is 80% mental and if your mental is not right going into a fight, sometimes it shows. This lay off has allowed me to get my mind and spirit right. Now it’s just about cementing this latest goal that I set for myself.”

SHANE MOSLEY JR.

“Training has been going great. I’m blessed to have this opportunity. This is the type of fight that you dream about as a young fighter. You work to get to these moments where you have a big test in front of you.

“Adversity shows the man to himself. You need these moments to define you. This is why we fight.

“I do this for the love and the legacy. I didn’t do this because of my dad. I do this because I love this sport. Just like Andre said, you do this because you want to be a legend and you want to be in the history books. The only way to do that is by beating people you’re not supposed to beat.

“Absolutely I see this as a step up. Nobody on my record is Daniel Jacobs. I haven’t fought anyone who’s accomplished what he has. You can’t run from an opportunity like this. I’m showing everyone that I want greatness.

“My dad was able to show me that a man can do great things if he puts his mind to it. But I stand on my own and I got into this sport for myself. I want to build my own legacy.

“My goal is actually to be undisputed middleweight champion, but when you get the opportunity to fight Daniel Jacobs, you don’t turn it down. I could have fought for a title at middleweight, but I couldn’t miss the chance to fight a legend.”

SHANE MOSLEY, Mosley’s Father & International Boxing Hall of Famer

“My son has been doing a great job in the gym. He works hard every single day. He really puts in the work. I’ve watched him closely in camp and I really love everything his coach has been doing with him.

“My son is in great shape, in great mental health and he’s ready to take on any challenge out there. Everyone wants to be a world champion and I know that he’s looking forward to this fight.

“I’ve been in the ring with my son a couple times and I know that he’s very strong and very fast. He’s a very hard opponent to fight. When we’ve been in the ring together, I’ve given him some of that experience facing a Hall of Fame fighter and I think he’ll be prepared for what a fighter of that caliber can do.

“From what I see, my son should win this fight. I think it’s going to be hard for Jacobs to shake off the rust. I’ve seen a lot of growth in my son. Not just physically, but mentally. If you look at his fight with Gabe Rosado, you can see that he’s made a big leap.”

ANDRE ROZIER, Jacobs’ Trainer

“Daniel wants to be a Hall of Famer. To do that, he has to bring back the Daniel that became a two-time middleweight champion of the world and show that it’s not over yet.

“We’ve been training and preparing and getting back on track. He’s ready to represent. We don’t look too much at opponent’s, we just look to bring the best Daniel Jacobs to the table.

“The tank is definitely full. What I’m doing now is putting more high-octane in it. On July 6 he’s gonna be more than ready.

“Now it’s all about us being in Canastota for that Hall of Fame induction. That’s what we’re working for.”

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ABOUT “LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL”

“LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL” is set to provide Fourth of July Weekend fireworks marking the first time two UFC superstars will go toe-to-toe in a pro boxing ring.

The pay-per-view will also feature two-time world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs taking on exciting contender Shane Mosley Jr. in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event, unbeaten prospects Amado “AFV” Vargas and Sean Garcia meeting in an eight-round lightweight attraction, lightweight contenders Devin Cushing and Manuel Correa competing in a 10-round battle, plus all action brawler Chris Avila dueling MMA legend Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in a six-round light heavyweight fight.

The event, which is presented by Fanmio in association with Diaz’s Real Fight Inc. and Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing Promotions is sponsored by the “Make America Great Again, AGAIN” ($MAGAA) token on the Ethereum network.

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QUOTES NATE DIAZ VS. JORGE MASVIDAL PRESS CONFERENCE HEATS UP AHEAD OF PRO BOXING SHOWDOWN HEADLINING FANMIO PPV

ANAHEIM, CA. – June 6, 2024 – Combat sports superstars Nate Diaz and Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal exchanged heated trash talk before a scuffle ensued between the fighters’ camps at Thursday’s press conference in Anaheim, raising the stakes and tensions even more ahead of their pro boxing light heavyweight showdown that headlines a Fanmio PPV event on Saturday, July 6 from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The press conference also featured two-time world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs and exciting contender Shane Mosley Jr., who will meet in the co-main event, unbeaten prospect Amado Vargas, the son of former longtime boxing champion Fernando Vargas, who faces Sean Garcia, the younger brother of boxing star Ryan Garcia, in an eight-round lightweight attraction, lightweight contenders Devin Cushing and Manuel Correa, who face off in a 10-round bout, as well as Diaz’s teammate and all-action brawler Chris Avila and MMA legend Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, who will duel in a six-round light heavyweight fight.

Tickets for the live event are on sale starting at only $25 (plus applicable fees and taxes) and are available through Ticketmaster. A limited number of VIP packages which include the best ringside seats, all-inclusive hospitality in Honda Center’s exclusive Impact Club, the opportunity to step into the ring after the fight, VIP access to the weigh-in and more.

Fanmio will present the event in association with Diaz’s Real Fight Inc. and Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing Promotions.

The 10-round 175-pound light heavyweight fight headlines a pay-per-view available now for pre-order at FANMIO.com/ppv and FANMIO.com/DiazVsMasvidal for $79.99. Fans can also purchase through the Fanmio App, which is available globally via smart televisions and mobile devices via Apple iOS and tvOS devices, Android Mobile, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, Vizio Smart TV, Google TV and Chromecast.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Brewery X Biergarten Patio at Honda Center:

NATE DIAZ

“I came here to whoop ass and do my thing. I hope y’all watch!

“I feel like I’m sick of this (stuff). I’m ready to fight. I’m ready for the show to go on.

“He better hope he gets the knockout. If not, he’s getting (messed) up.”

JORGE MASVIDAL

“I’m ready to get in there July 6, take care of business, knock this (guy) out and go chill with my family. Let’s get to it!

“At the end of the day, all that matters is that I’m in shape and like I said earlier, it’s not going to the judges. And not because of a cut, or nothing, but because of a clean KO. That’s what I’m training for.

“I’ve gotten more time to hone in on the craft, sharper at boxing, every day work on getting a little bit better, craftier and more efficient. All that just means more violence come July 6. On July 4, come celebrate the United States’ birthday and on July 6 come see me end him.

“I’m meaner. I’m faster. I’m more explosive. And when it comes down to it, I think I’ve got the best hands in MMA. On July 6, I get to prove that. No questions, no nothing. We’re going to find out. There’s none of that jiu-jitsu (stuff), none of that hugging, it’s just straight hands.”

DANIEL JACOBS

“I’m just happy to be a part of this card with so many champions, so many up-and-coming future stars. It’s an honor and a privilege and come fight night you guys are going to see why this is such a big card.

“I’m fighting the likes of Shane Mosley Jr. who’s an up-and-coming guy that’s very talented. I look forward to showing you guys, with all of the experience that I have, why I’m called the ‘Miracle Man’. I’ve been off for two years and now I’ve taken the time to get my mind, body and spirit intact. You guys are going to see the effects on fight night. I appreciate all the love, but you guys are going to see the return of the ‘Miracle Man’.

“I knew I wanted to finish my career with a bang. So this is representing the next step in me getting that Hall of Fame plaque.

“I’ve been a fan of Shane Mosely Sr. for my entire career. I’ve seen his son fight, but when you talk about levels and you talk about what it is that I bring to the table, obviously I see myself being the victor in whatever way or fashion that victory comes. It’ll be an honor to step into the ring with the son of a legend, but it’ll stop there because he’s not his dad.

“I know exactly what I’ve been doing and what works. I know what my team has been cultivating… I just want to say that I’m looking forward to July 6 and the West Coast is in for a treat for sure!”

SHANE MOSLEY JR.

“Like everybody has been saying, this is going to be an incredible card and an incredible night. Please don’t miss it. I’m blessed to be on this card fighting a legend. This man is a two-time middleweight champion. Most people can’t become a champion and he became champion twice. I’m excited to be a part of this event.

“This is by far the best fighter that I’ve been in the ring with. Nothing but respect. I have to raise my game. I have to be better. And to become better you have to put yourself in situations like this. Adversity shows the man to himself, so that’s what I’m doing, and this is my chance.

“Whatever happens, I’m going to become better because of it. And my goal is to become a legend as well. So I need to get in there with another legend if that’s my pursuit. So when they said you can fight Daniel Jacobs, I said, ‘Wow, yes! Absolutely, of course.’”

AMADO VARGAS

“I’ve been training my ass off. My dad has been putting me through rigorous training, and I can’t wait. You guys are going to see the improvement from the beginning of my career to where I’m at now and I can’t wait. Watch July 6 on Fanmio PPV. Let’s go!

“I’m a competitor. He’s a competitor. He’s looking to win. I’m looking to win. At the end of the day, there can only be one winner and that’s going to be me. I’ve been training really hard and I’m confident in the training that I’m putting in. Like I said, you’re going to see a different me, more skillful, more on-point. I just can’t wait. My pops has been getting me great sparring and I’m ready for this fight.

“Any man that puts on a pair of boxing gloves has a chance. So I’m preparing like I’m going to fight Mike Tyson. At the end of the day, I’ve got to be well prepared. My father and my team are making sure of that. On July 6, I’m going to put on a hell of a performance. Thank you to the fans and to everybody that’s here. Watch me go 11-0!”

DEVIN CUSHING

“I’m ready to put on a show. I’m going to kick his ass on July 6. All that running your mouth, you ain’t going to do nothing. I know everybody don’t know my name, but come July 6 I promise y’all won’t forget it. Devin Cushing, remember it, because I’m coming to steal the show.

“Three piece and a soda, that’s what he’s getting. I’m going to bust his ass up. I’m going to beat him up. I’m going to drown him. I’m going to knock him smooth out.”

MANUEL CORREA

“This is a huge opportunity for me. I’m ready to stand up and do what I do for my hometown. I hear him talking a lot of crazy, but you have to stand on that. You have to show us. We’re going to see. He hasn’t fought anybody yet. He fought a bunch of bums and he’s feeling himself. But you’ve seen who I fought. I fought Olympians with less than 10 fights on my record. So I’m not scared to fight anybody. I’ve been that way my whole life, and now he’s going to find out the hard way.

“It was all good back there. He was being friendly and then he came out here trying to act in front of the cameras. You know how they play, but we’re going to show him.

“Fans can expect fireworks. I’m always coming forward. If you look at any of my fights, I’m pressing the action no matter what. Win or lose, I’m coming forward.”

CHRIS AVILA

“I’m out here doing my thing right now. I’m planning on keeping the streak rolling and keep whooping ass. I’m training hard and I’m here to represent and get my hand raised.

“I know he’s game, but I’m game too. I box for real and I’ve been boxing for a while. So I train for real and I train in boxing. I plan on knocking this fool out, too.”

ANTHONY PETTIS

“This is a big opportunity on this card with all these guys, some of the legends I grew up fighting with. California, I know you guys are out here supporting us. Chris, I appreciate you taking this fight and we’re going to have a good fight.

“I’ve been sparring some of the best boxers in the world to get ready for the championship MMA fights I’ve had, and it shows. In my first fight, I fought Roy Jones Jr., so I couldn’t just go out there and knock him out. He’s a much bigger guy than me. Avila is more my size, so I can go out there and knock him out, and that’s what we’re training for.

“I think that extra month just added motivation. Both of us are ready to go. We were ready to go last weekend. So this extra month just adds that motivation to get the knockout on both ends. So look for a good fight from both of us.”

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ABOUT “LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL”

“LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL” is set to provide July Fourth Weekend fireworks marking the first time two UFC superstars will go toe-to-toe in a pro boxing ring.

The pay-per-view will also feature two-time world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs taking on exciting contender Shane Mosley Jr. in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event, unbeaten prospects Amado Vargas and Sean Garcia meeting in a eight-round lightweight attraction, lightweight contenders Devin Cushing and Manuel Correa competing in a 10-round battle, plus all action brawler Chris Avila dueling MMA legend Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in a six-round light heavyweight fight.

TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DANIEL JACOBS RETURNS TO BATTLE EXCITING CONTENDER SHANE MOSLEY JR. IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL FANMIO PPV ON SATURDAY, JULY 6

ANAHEIM, CA. – June 4, 2024 – Fanmio announces today a star-studded co-main event for “LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL” as two-time middleweight world champion and boxing star Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs returns to action to take on the exciting contender Shane Mosley Jr. in a 10-round super middleweight showdown on Saturday, July 6 in a Fanmio PPV from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Headlined by the much anticipated pro boxing battle between combat sports superstars Nate Diaz and Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal, the Fanmio PPV event will now boast this co-main event between star contenders looking to go through each other to make a statement on the big stage.

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and do what I love most,” said Jacobs. “I’ve been training and I feel rejuvenated and ready to make another run to the top. This is a great opportunity on a big platform as the co-main event to Diaz vs. Masvidal, and I’m coming to make the most of it. I’ve got a great opponent, but don’t blink, because I’m preparing to end this fight in style.”

“I am blessed and grateful for this opportunity,” said Mosley Jr.. “It means a lot to be fighting on such a big event and it’s even more motivating to be going up against a legend in the sport. I’m thankful to Golden Boy and my whole team for making this possible. Don’t miss this fight on July 6.”

“My son is a very hard worker, he’s a student of the game and I believe he’s going to win this fight on July 6,” said “Sugar” Shane Mosley, International Boxing Hall of Famer & Mosley Jr.’s father. “I’ll be working with him in training and he’s going to look spectacular. Fans won’t want to miss it.”

“When we were deciding on which fight to make for the co-main event to Diaz vs. Masvidal, we wanted a fight like Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr. that’s evenly matched with fighters the fans want to see,” said Fanmio CEO Solomon Engel. “Daniel is refreshed to make another run at a world championship and Shane is at a new peak in his career. We look forward to watching these guys go at it on July 6.”

These two matchups top a pay-per-view available now for pre-order at FANMIO.com/ppv and FANMIO.com/DiazVsMasvidal for $79.99. Additional pay-per-view undercard matchups will be announced shortly.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now starting at only $55 (plus applicable fees and taxes) and are available through Ticketmaster. A limited number of VIP packages are available starting at $1,750. Packages, which include the best ringside seats, all-inclusive hospitality in Honda Center’s exclusive Impact Club, the opportunity to step into the ring after the fight, VIP access to the weigh-in and more.

Fanmio will present the event in association with Diaz’s Real Fight Inc. and Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing Promotions.

One of the most inspirational figures in this generation of champions, Jacobs (37-4, 30 KOs) completed his road from cancer survivor to world champion in 2014 when he stopped Jarrod Fletcher in the fifth round to capture the vacant WBA Middleweight Championship. From there, the Brooklyn-native would go on to reach the pinnacles of the sport, challenging middleweight greats Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin. He became a world champion for the second time in 2018, as he edged out Sergiy Derevyanchenko to take home the IBF Middleweight World Championship in one of the year’s most memorable bouts. His resume includes a series of triumphs over former world champions including Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Sergio Mora twice, Caleb Truax, Ishe Smith and Peter Quillin, who Jacobs knocked out in round one of their all-Brooklyn showdown in December 2015.

The son of boxing Hall of Famer Shane Mosley, Mosley Jr. (21-4, 12 KOs) has established his own place in the sport and enters this fight on a four-bout winning streak, including KO triumphs in his last two outings. The 33-year-old Los Angeles area native now trains in Las Vegas and most recently scored stoppage victories over D’Mitrius Ballard last June and Joshua Conley in December. Mosley fought his way to the final round of the 2018 edition of The Contender series, dropping a decision to Brandon Adams in the finale. Mosley has never been stopped in his four defeats, with three of those losses coming narrowly via either split or majority decision.

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ABOUT “LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL”

VIDEO: Shane Mosley Jr Talks D’Mitrus Ballard showdown

SHANE MOSLEY, JR. TO FACE D’MITRIUS BALLARD IN MIDDLEWEIGHT FIGHT AS CO-MAIN EVENT ON MUNGUIA VS. DEREVYANCHENKO CARD

ONTARIO, CA (May 26, 2023): Returning the ring for the second time in 2023, Shane Mosley, Jr. (19-4, 10 KOs) will face a tough dance partner from Temple Hills, Massachusetts, D’Mitrius “Big Meech” Ballard (21-1-1, 13 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight scrap. The fight is set as the co-main event for the highly anticipated Munguia vs. Derevyanchenko card scheduled for Saturday, June 10. The fight night, presented in association with Zanfer Boxing, will take place at Toyota Arena in Ontario. Doors to the Toyota Arena open at 3:00 p.m. PT and the DAZN broadcast begins at 5:00 p.m. PT/ 8:00 p.m. ET.

Mosley, Jr. has had back-to-back victories, including a tough fight with “King” Gabriel Rosado in April 2022 and an unanimous decision win against Mario Alberto Lozano in February 2023. Ballard is looking for a strong comeback into the ring after a TKO defeat against Munguia in February 2022.

Also on the DAZN card, Mexico City’s Mariana “Barby” Juarez (55-12-4, 19 KOs) will battle her compatriot also of Mexico City, Mayeli Flores (9-1-1, 3 KOs) in a 10-round super bantamweight fight. Juarez is a former two-division world champion who held the WBC female flyweight title and the WBC female bantamweight title. Juarez was last seen in the ring fighting Yamileth Mercado for the WBC World Super Bantamweight title in October 2022. Flores is a former world title contender and will be looking to move up in the rankings if successful against Juarez.

Opening the DAZN broadcast, Rialto’s Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (21-2, 16 KOs) will participate in a 10-round flyweight fight against Rocco “So Cal Kid” Santomauro (22-1, 6 KOs) of Los Angeles. Sandoval is coming off of an impressive second-round win against Jerson Ortiz on the Nery vs. Hovhannisyan card. Santomauro is a dangerous fighter whose only blemish is a seventh-round TKO loss against Diego De La Hoya in 2016.

On the preliminary card, fan-favorite from San Diego, Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez (6-0, 5 KOs) will fight in a six-round super featherweight fight against Christian “El Niño” Lorenzo (3-4, 1 KO) of Los Angeles. Opening the Munguia vs. Derevyanchenko fight night with a four-round super welterweight fight, Anthony Saldivar (3-0, 1 KOs) of Ontario, California will face Jerome Clayton (2-1-1, 2 KOs) of Metairie, Louisiana.

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Munguia vs. Derevyanchenko is a 10-round super middleweight fight that is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Zanfer Boxing. The event is sponsored by “BetOnline – Your Online Sportsbook Experts,” and AutoZone, “Get in the zone, Autozone.” The fight will take place on Saturday, June 10 from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.

Tickets for Munguia vs. Derevyanchenko are on sale and are priced at $150, $100, $75, $50 and $30 not including applicable service charges. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, Toyota-arena.com, Goldenboypromotions.com or the Toyota Arena box office Monday through Friday from 12pm-4pm.

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UNDERCARD FOR NERY VS. HOVHANNISYAN SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 AT FOX THEATER POMONA

POMONA, CA (February 14, 2023): The undercard for Nery vs. Hovhannisyan has been finalized to support a main event matchup with potential “fight of the year” contender status written all over it. Former two-division world champion Luis “Pantera” Nery (33-1, 25 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico and Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (21-3, 17 KOs) of Los Angeles by way of Yerevan, Armenia will fight in a 12-round WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator match to get one step closer to a coveted opportunity to fight for a world championship. The event, presented in association with Zanfer Boxing, is scheduled to take place at Fox Theater Pomona and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST.

In the co-main event, Shane Mosley, Jr. (18-4, 10 KOs) will return to the ring after successfully defeating Gabe Rosado via majority decision last April 2022. Mosley, Jr. will fight in a 10-round super middleweight fight against Chihuahua, Mexico’s Mario “Aguila” Lozano (33-10, 24 KOs). Lozano is coming off of a long layoff after a valiant effort against Liam “Beefy” Smith in August 2019.

Tickets for Nery vs. Hovhannisyan are on sale and are priced at $125, $75 and $50 plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at GoldenBoyPromotions.com or FoxPomona.com.

Also on the DAZN card, Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (20-2, 15 KOs) of Rialto will participate in a 10-round flyweight bout against Jerson Ortiz (17-6, 8 KOs) of Managua, Nicaragua. Sandoval will be attempting to avenge his loss against David Jimenez last July 2022. Opening up the DAZN broadcast, Rowdy “Legend” Montgomery (8-4-1, 6 KOs) of Victorville will face Christian “Ruso” Olivas (22-8, 19 KOs) of San Ysidro in an eight-round super middleweight match.

For the Nery vs. Hovhannisyan preliminary bouts, Asa “Ace” Stevens (3-0, 1 KO) of Waianae, Hawaii will fight Cesar Sustaita (3-6, 3 KOs) of Chihuahua, Mexico in a four-round super bantamweight match. His Hawaiian counterpart, Dalis Kaleiopu (3-0, 3 KOs), also of Waianae will face Erick Garcia (4-3, 1 KO) of Guadalajara, Mexico in a four-round lightweight fight. Opening up the night, Odessa, Ukraine’s Andrii Novytski will make his pro-debut against Gabriel Costa (1-3) of Woburn, Missouri in a four-round heavyweight scrap.

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Nery vs. Hovhannisyan is a 12-round WBC Super Bantamweight Eliminator Fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Zanfer Boxing. The fight night will take place on Saturday, February 18, live from Fox Theater Pomona and will be broadcast on DAZN worldwide.

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Ryan Garcia Decisions Tagoe

Ryan Garcia came back from a 160month layoff to drop and take a 12-round unanimous decision over Emmanuel Tagoe at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

In round two, Garcia dropped Tagoe in with an uppercut. Garcia was able to control the ring as he used his size to hurt Tagoe several more times that had the Ghanaian holding on several more times.

Garcia landed 165 of 599 punches; Tagoe was 90 of 391.

Garcia, 138.8 lbs of Victorville, CA won by scores of 119-108 twice and 118-109 and is now 22-0. Tagoe, 138.2 lbs of Accra, GHA is 32-2.

“He was making it difficult for me to end it,” said Ryan Garcia. “He was crafty with the holding, and I was trying to get him off me, and he was moving a lot; it was a new experience. I think I have to cut the ring off better with a guy who will keep moving all 12 rounds. I made sure to get him in the body a lot and used my left hook to hurt him. I have a lot of love for San Antonio. It was great that after a year and a half layoff, I was received by such a great crowd. It’s a blessing. I wanted to knock him out, but he was very crafty. At the moment, I could feel like I hurt him, but he really can take a punch.”

“First of all I want to thank my team,” said Emmanuel Tagoe. “I know the reason why I lost. I didn’t throw my right arm. He came forward but I couldn’t get any points from pushing. I think I’m going to go home and sit down with my team. Ryan Garcia is a good boxer.”

Shane Mosley Jr. Decisions Gabriel Rosado

Shane Mosley Jr. scored the biggest win of his career by winning a 10-round majority decision over former world title challenger Gabriel Rosado in a super middleweight fight.

Mosey landed 172 of 600 punches; Rosado was 124 of 517.

Mosley dominated the action, and rocked Rosado several times as he took the cards by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 95-95.

Mosley, 167 lbs of Pomona, CA is 18-4. Rosado, 167.8 lbs of Philadelphia 26-15-1.

“They know who I am now,” said Shane Mosley, Jr. “Gabriel is a great champ. We have to see what’s available. Right now 168 is tied up. Canelo has all the belts. Unless he vacates or fights someone else. I mean who’s going to turn down Canelo. I moved to 168 for the opportunity.”

Marlen Esparza Unifies Flyweight Titles

Marlen Esparza retained her WBC and captured the WBA Flyweight title with a tough 10-round unanimous decision over Nakoka Fujioka.

Esparza landed 120 of 436 punches; Fujioka was 107 of 418.

Esparza, 111.4 lbs of Houston, TX won by scores of 100-90 twice and 97-93 to go to 12-1. The 100-90 scores were much wider then the fight was as Fujioka won several rounds clearly. Fujioka, 111.6 lbs of Tokyo, JAP is 19-3-1.

“I thought it was a really good performance considering how hard she brings it,” said Marlen Esparza. “She’s a very seasoned fighter, she’s a world champion. I’m proud we did everything we practiced, me and my couch James Cooper. We really executed well and we expected it to go that way. You don’t know what a world champion can bring. We had to be patient and see what she had to bring to the table. It wasn’t tough because of the punches but more because she was smothering. I’m really just grateful I could have this experience not only for womens’ boxing but for my fans and really solidify the division. I really want the next two belts. ‘La Bonita’ from Argentina is the one I want, but I have to let my team decide what’s next. I’m happy for the future.”

Hovhannisyan stops Aguero in 2

Azat Havhannisyan stopped Dagoberto Aguero in round two of a scheduled 10-round featherweight fight,

In round two, Aguero came shot out of a cannon, but Hovhannisyan was able to drop Aguero with a hard right. Aguero was hurt and was sent to the canvas again with a huge flurry. With Aguero on rubbery legs, Hovhannisyan rocked Aguero several more times until the fight was stopped at 1:11.

Hovhannisyan, 124.2 lbs of Los Angeles is 21-3 with 17 knockouts. Aguero, 122.8 lbs of San Cristobal, DR is 15-2.

“I was planning on escalating the fight as it went on,” said Azat Hovhannisyan. “That was just the second round pace. I was warming up. When I landed the first body shot I knew I was going to hurt him.”

The scheduled 10-round super middleweight bout between Patrick Teixeira and Paul Valenzuela ended bizarrely as the fight was waved off in round two after Teixeira hit Valenzuela in the back of the head twice and Teixeira was disqualified.

The two punches looked to barely hit the head, yet Valenzuela reacted like the punches landed very hard and he could not continue.

Valenzuela, 168.4 lbs of Santa Rosalia, MEX is 27-11. Teixeira, 162.4 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is 31-3.

In a battle of undefeated featherweights, Katsuma Akitsugi won a a eight-round unanimous decision over Gregory Morales.

Akitsugi, 125.4 lbs of Hollywood, CA won by scores of 80-2 twice and 78-74 and is 9-0. Morales, 125.8 lbs of San Antonio, TX is 13-1.

“I want to thank my trainer and my sponsor,” said Katsuma Akitsugi. “ I’ve been through a lot and they helped me be more focused. I’m always training hard, no days off. So when they call me I don’t lose my opportunity.”

Tristan Kalkreuth scored a spectacular second-round stoppage over former world title challenger Santander Silgado in a six-round heavyweight bout.

In round two, Kalkreuth landed a booming right that sent Silgado down on his back for the 10-count at

Kalkreuth, 219.4 lbs of Duncanville, TX is 9-1 with seven knockouts. Silgado, 242 lbs of Panama City, PAN is 30-12.

“I’m very blessed to be here and be back where I am,” said Tristan Kalkreuth. “It’s a lot of emotions right now. I felt good. I was anxious and a little nervous. I’ve been out of the ring for 8 months. I was curious to see how my arm would feel. I went in and threw a right hand, it felt 100.

George Rincon remained undefeated with a10-round unanimous decision over Alejandro Frias in a welterweight bout.

In round two, Rincon scored a knockdown.

In round eight Rincon was cut on his forehead from a head butt. Frias was deducted a point for that.

Rincon, 138.4 lbs of Dallas, TX won by scores of 96-91 twice and 98-89, and is now 13-0. Frias, 141 lbs of Tepic, MX is 13-6-2.

“That was obviously my toughest fight to date,” said George Rincon. He was a very rugged fighter, I knew that coming into the fight. But this experience is only going to make me better. I was able to identify things that I still have to work on.”

Hector Valdez Jr. remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Daniel Moncada in a super bantamweight fight.

In round three, Valdez was cut on his hairline.

In round five, Valdez was credited with a knockdown after landing a left hook that put Moncada on the canvas. In round six, Moncada was bleeding over his left eye.

Valdez, 121 lbs of Dallas, TX won by scores of 80-71, 79-72 and 78-73 and is now 15-0. Moncada, 121.8 lbs of Mexico City is 15-6-2.

“I feel really rusty,” said Hector Valdez Jr. “ I think I could’ve taken him out if I trained more. It’s the first fight in over a year. I hurt him but he was really crafty to get in and hit him. There were punches there but as soon as I threw them he would move a little and they would go off course.”

Santos Ortega remained undefeated with a second-round stoppage over Jesus Martinez in a scheduled six-round featherweight bout

In Round two, Martinez was cut over his right eye. Seconds later, Ortega landed a hard combination in the corner the sent Martinez down. Martinez tried to get up but was counted out.

Ortega, 125.8 lbs of Sacramento, CA is 7-0 with three knockouts. Martinez, 124.4 lbs of Hollywood, FL is 30-16-1.

“This is probably the best and strongest I’ve ever felt,” said Santos Ortega. “I was praying everything went good. He was waiting for that overhand and I was too. I knew I had him hurt with a right hand and I just went in. I knew he was done, I felt it.

RYAN GARCIA VS. EMMANUEL TAGOE MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES

SAN ANTONIO, TX (April 6, 2022) – Fighters featured on the DAZN broadcast on April 9th, treated San Antonio boxing fans to a show as they each showed off their boxing skills during their media workout today. The event was streamed live on YouTube, hosted by Golden Boy Fight Night’s Beto Duran. Fighters featured at today’s event included the main event, Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18KOs) of Victorville, CA, who makes his grand return to the ring in a 12-round lightweight battle against the top-rated Emmanuel “The Gameboy” Tagoe (32-1, 15KOs) of Accra, Ghana. Also in attendance, the co-main event of the night, “King” Gabriel Rosado (26-14-1, 15 KOs) of Philadelphia, PA, and Shane Mosley Jr. (17-4, 10 KOs) of Pomona, CA, will face each other in a 10-round fight for the WBA Continental Americas Super Middleweight title. Houston’s Marlen Esparza (11-1, 1 KOs) and Tokyo’s Naoko Fujioka (19-2-1, 17 KOs) were on site to promote their 10-round fight for three world titles, the inaugural Ring Magazine Flyweight World Championship, the first-ever in the women’s flyweight division, and the WBC and WBA Flyweight World Championships. Also, Azat Hovhannisyan (20-3, 16 KOs) of Los Angeles, CA, was also onsite to talk about his upcoming fight against Dagoberto Aguero (15-1, 10 KOs) of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, in a 10-round featherweight battle as the opening DAZN fight of the night, live from San Antonio’s Alamodome on April 9th. The DAZN live stream will begin at 6:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. CT / 9:00 p.m. ET.

RYAN GARCIA, UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER:

“Boxing is part of me. I have been doing this since I was seven years old and I am good at it. I know that I still have a lot left to give to the sport. I feel pretty safe in the ring. I am not taking a beating. Even in sparring I don’t feel like I am getting hit with a lot of shots. And fortunately, I am healthy enough to continue to fight at a high level and give fans some amazing fights. I feel great and I am going to make every day count.

“I miss everything about boxing: the competition, the contact, destroying someone. Seeing the shot; knowing where it is going to land; knowing that the timing is just perfect. I just love to fight and just be better than the person in front of me.

“Tagoe is a veteran, he is going to try his best to keep me off of him, to survive. His goal, I think, is to not get knocked out. I know he has been saying that facing me will be easy. But I can say one thing, my job is to not make his life easy in that ring. Fans should be ready to see me give this fight everything I got. If he can take a shot, it will be a good fight. If he can’t, he will be out of there very quick.

“This is going to be an exciting fight from me. You can expect timing and explosion. I don’t look to toss someone around for a couple of rounds. If I land a good one, you can expect that I am going to be looking to take someone out.”

EMMANUEL “THE GAMEBOY” TAGOE, LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER:

“I think I have the tools to knockout Ryan on Saturday. This fight is an opportunity for me to showcase myself.

“I came here to knock out Ryan Garcia. I think he’s good but he’s not my size. I can’t wait for Saturday. I’m going to show everyone.

“Training camp was good and I’m happy with this fight. Everyone is going to like this fight. I come to win with a knockout or no knockout. I waited for this opportunity. To all of Garcia’s fans watch out for Saturday.”

“KING” GABRIEL ROSADO, WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION:

“I’m excited to get back in the ring and do my thing. Yeah I got to be part of his father’s training camp when he went against margarito. But at the end of the day it’s business, we’re in the hurt business. This is what we do. We’re going to do our thing and I’m going for the knockout. It’s just perseverance. Not listening to what people have to say.”

SHANE MOSLEY JR, SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER:

“It’s great to have all these eyes on me. I’m happy to be on this card. Being the co-main event is great. Me and Ryan used to see each other in the amateurs. I can’t wait to get in the ring with Gave Rosado. I’m definitely going to show everyone what I’m made of. I’m really focused.”

MARLEN ESPARZA, WBC FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION:

“It’s amazing. Being like 3 hours from my home. I prepared like I usually do. I was already excited to get the ring with another champion. When it was brought to my attention that it was possible with the ring belt it really solidified what I’ve always wanted to do. I’m going to put on a show, it’s going to be a good night.”

NAOKO FUJIOKA, WBA FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION:

“I’m so excited for this fight. It doesn’t matter to me that I’m in her hometown. I wanted to get a bigger name. I am here to represent Japan.”

AZAT HOVHANNISYAN, FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDER:

“Yes I was with Robert Garcia before. I learned a lot of good things from him. I feel good, I’m calm. I want to fight anyone at 122. I’m ready for any fighter.”

MARLEN ESPARZA AND NAOKO FUJIOKA WILL FACE OFF IN A HISTORIC THREE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN

SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 23, 2022) – The Alamodome on April 9 will be a night full of exciting action as popular fighters make their grand return to the ring for the first time in 2022. Houston’s Marlen Esparza (11-1, 1 KOs) will take on Tokyo’s Naoko Fujioka (19-2-1, 17 KOs) in a 10-round fight for three world titles, the inaugural Ring Magazine Flyweight World Championship, the first-ever in the women’s flyweight division, and the WBC and WBA Flyweight World Championships. The historic three-title showdown will be featured as part of the undercard for Ryan Garcia vs. Emmanuel Tagoe in San Antonio, Texas, live, worldwide on DAZN. Also, part of the DAZN live stream, “King” Gabriel Rosado (26-14-1, 15 KOs) of Philadelphia, PA, will face-off against Shane Mosley Jr. (17-4, 10 KOs) of Pomona, CA in a 10-round fight for the WBA Continental Americas Super Middleweight title.

“I am training hard and excited for my return to San Antonio,” said Marlen Esparza. “We are both champions, and we get to fight for the first-ever Ring Magazine Women’s Flyweight World Championship. Fireworks are what you can expect on April 9.”

“I am grateful to Goldenboy and everybody making this fight happen,” said Naoko Fujioka. “I believe that my last victory against Sulem Urbina opened the door for this bigger opportunity to fight Marlen Esparza and unify world titles. I’ve never been more excited. I am ready to go to her backyard and win!”

“I’m excited to get back and start the new year with a bang,” said Gabriel Rosado. “I’m back at 168, where I feel more comfortable. I won’t take Shane Mosley Jr. lightly, this is a big step-up fight for him, and I expect him to be at his best. I’m looking forward to making a run at the super middleweight division, and Shane Jr. is in my way. I respect his father, who is one of the best to do it. So this fight is nothing personal, it’s strictly business, and I plan to get the job done and put on a show for the fans in San Antonio, Texas! Get your popcorn ready, the ‘King’ is back!!!”

“I’m excited for the opportunity to fight on such a great card, and I can’t wait to get back in the ring,” said Shane Mosley, Jr. “This is going to be my first fight in 2022, and I am ready to show fans an exciting show on April 9.”

“We are excited and proud to put on a fan-friendly undercard for the anticipated matchup between Ryan Garcia and Emmanuel Tagoe,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “We always want to keep the fans in mind when we put together fights, and I know they will be glad to witness history in the making when #1 world-ranked Marlen Esparza faces #2 Naoko Fujioka for the inaugural Ring Magazine Flyweight World Championship. Both fierce fighters will also put their WBC and WBA Flyweight World Championships on the line for the honor of being crowned the unified female flyweight world champion. Also on the live stream, exciting warriors, Gabriel Rosado and Shane Mosley, Jr. will face off in a fan-friendly bout. This is a major test for both fighters as they both move up to super middleweight in a bid to forge a new path in the sport. I am so excited for this event; I can assure fans that San Antonio will be the place to be on April 9.”

2012 Bronze Olympic medal winner and current WBC Flyweight World Champion Marlen Esparza is seeking to make history again as she fights to be the first woman crowned as the Ring Magazine Flyweight World Champion. Esparza will not only be defending her world championship, but she will also be seeking to unify the division when she faces WBA Flyweight World Champion Naoko Fujioka on April 9. Esparza is coming off a decision victory over former two-time world champion Anabel Ortiz in December 2021.

History will be made on April 9, when WBA Flyweight World Champion Naoko Fujioka fights for the unification of the flyweight division and the inaugural women’s Ring Magazine Flyweight World Championship. Fujioka is a five-division world champion, the first in Japan, and has faced tough opposition in her rise in the sport, beating the likes of Isabel Millan, Irma Sanchez, and Yosaka Valle. She was seen in July 2021, defeating Sulem Urbina, successfully defending her WBA Flyweight World Championship for the third time.

“King” Gabriel Rosado of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a world-class warrior with an exciting style that has won him the admiration of boxing fans worldwide. He was last seen in the ring in one of the best performances of his career, facing the undefeated Jamie Munguia at the Honda Center last November. Although the decision was not in his favor, he received massive acclaim for his performance. Earlier in 2021, Rosado scored a sensational knock-out victory over previously undefeated fighter Bektemir “The Bully” Melikuziev, a victory that proved Rosado still was a force to be reckoned with in the sport. Now moving up to super weight, a weight class more comfortable for the boricua fighter, Rosado is ready to climb the ranks in the division when he faces Shane Mosley Jr. on April 9.

Second-generation fighter, Shane Mosley, Jr. of Pomona, CA, is looking to get in the ring and score a victory after a controversial loss via majority decision to Jason Quigley in May 2021. The 31-year-old is willing to leave it all in the ring on April 9 and is looking for a fresh start fighting for the first time at super middleweight. A victory against Rosado, an experienced warrior, and world title contender, would establish Mosley, Jr. as a true rival in the super middleweight division.

Tickets for Garcia vs. Tagoe are going fast and are priced at $250, $150, $100, $75, and $40, not including applicable facility fees. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the Alamodome Box Office, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. CT.

Garcia vs. Tagoe is a 12-round lightweight fight presented by Golden Boy in association with DiBella Entertainment. The event is sponsored by Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle,” and “BetOnline – Your Online Sportsbook Experts.” The fight will take place on Saturday, April 9, and will stream live exclusively on DAZN, worldwide.

FOLLOW HANEY – LINARES LIVE

Follow all the action as Devin Haney defends the WBC Lightweight title against former world champion Jorge Linares. The action begins at 8 PM ET with fights that is featured by a WBC Super Lightweight title bout between Chantelle Cameron and Melissa Hernandez.

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12 ROUNDS–WBC LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE–DEVIN HANEY (25-0, 15 KOS) VS JORGE LINARES (47-5, 29 KOS)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
HANEY	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	9	10	9	9	118
LINARES	9	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	10	9	10	10	111

Round 1: Left hook for Linares…Jab from Haney..Jab..Exchange of hooks

Round 2 Uppercut from Haney…Left hook from Linares..Left hook from Linares..Uppercut from Haney..Good body..Left from Linares..Jab from Haney shot…Right from Linares…

Round 3 Overhand right from Haney..Left hook from Linare…Jab go body from Haney

Round 4 Left from Linares…4 jabs from Haney…Good right from Linares…Left hook from Haney

Round 5 Right to body from Haney..Good exchange…

Round 6 Good uppercut from Haney…And another..Good left hook..

Round 7 Right from Haney..Jab to body…Uppercut..Left to body..

Round 8 Big left hook from Haney..Counter right…Good body shot..Uppercut….Double jab

Round 9 Counter right from Haney..Uppercut from Linares..Body work

Round 10 Right from Haney…Body shot..Bug right at the bell hurts Haney

Round 11 Double left from Linares..Haney looks shaky..Left from Haney

Round 12 Right from Haney…Left from Haney..Right from Linares..Jab..Right

116-112 twice and 115-113 for Devin Haney

10 ROUNDS–WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE–CHANTELLE CAMERON (13-0, 7 KOS) VS MELISSA HERNANDEZ (23-7-3, 7 KOS)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
CAMERON	10	10	10	10									40
HERNANDEZ	9	9	9	8									35

Round 1 two rights from Cameron…Straight right

Round 2 1-2 from Cameron

Round 3 Right drivers Hernandez to the ropes…Straight right…

Round 4 BIG RIGHT AND DOWN GOES HERNANDEZ

ROUND 5 Cameron landing...REFEREE STOPS THE FIGHT …CAMERON WINNER BY TKO

10 Rounds–Middleweights–Jason Quigley (18-1, 14 KOs) vs Shane Mosley Jr. (17-3, 10 KOs)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
Quigley	9	9	9	9	10	10	10	10	10	9			95
Mosley Jr.	10	10	10	10	9	9	9	10	9	10			96

Round 1: Good right from Mosley..Overhand right..Nice Jab…Rednessa round left eye of Quigley
Round 2 Jab from Mosley Jr.
Round 3 short left to body from Mosley…Left hook to the temple
Round 4 Good body shot from Quigley..Left hook on inside from Mosley…Nice right to the body
Round 5 Nice left hook from Quigley..Body shot..Body shot
Round 6 Right from Quigley..Good combination..Straight and left hook…
Round 7 Right from Quigley…Short Right uppercut…2 hard jabs…Right from Mosley..Big straight right from Quigley…Right from Mosley..Left hook..Straight from Quigley
Round 8 Right from Mosley…Right to body from Quigley…
Round 9 Right from Quigley..Straight from Mosley
Round 10 Big Right from Quigley…Combination and clubbing right from Mosley..Right from Mosley…Chopping right..Slugging it out at the bell

12 Rounds–Super Featherweights–Martin J. Ward (24-1-2, 11 KOs) vs Azinga Fuzile (14-1, 8 KOs)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
Ward	10	10	10	8									38
Fuzile	10	9	9	10			TKO						38

Round 1 Right Hook from Fuzile..Over hand right from Ward
Round 2 Left From Fuzile..Body shot..Good left..Straight from Ward…Combination
Round 3 Uppercut from Ward
Round 4 RIGHT HOOK AND DOWN GOES WARD..Good combination from Ward
Round 7 BIG RIGHT HOOK AND DOWN GOES WARD…WARD IS BLEEDING …FIGHT OVER

4 Rounds–Light Heavyweights–Khalil Coe (PD) vs Nathaniel Todd (2-4, 1 KO)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
Coe*	10	KO											10
Todd	7												7

Round 1: Good uppercut from Coe…Left hook to body hurts Tadd…BIG FLURRY AND DOWN GOES TADD… body shot….right to head…..BODY SHOT AND DOWN GOES TADD…
Round 2 good snapping jab from Coe,..Another Jab…LEFT TO BODY AND DOWN GOES TADD FIGHT OVER.

Haney Decisions Linares; Retains WBC Lightweight title

Devin Haney retained the WBC Lightweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over former three-division champion Jorge Linares at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Haney dominated the action as he mixed up his punches as he started featuring the his jab. That punch set up good rights and uppercuts that built him a good lead as the headed to the last part of the fight.

In round 10, Linares landed a hard right at the bell that rocked Haney and buckled his legs, Haney survived a few anxious moments but literally held on for the victory by scores of 116-112 twice and 115-113.

Haney landed 215 of 675 punches; Linares was 116 of 620.

Haney, 135 lbs of Las Vegas is now 26-0. Linares, 135 lbs of Barinas, VEN is 47-6.

“The fans want to see that,” said Haney. “They want to see if I can go in there and walk my opponent down. Hit him with big shots. I showed I can do it all, I can box, I can bang, I can take a shot and face adversity and get the job done.

“It was a good shot, but I wasn’t hurt, sometimes when you get hit by a good shot, you have to be smart, continue the game plan, and I did that and got the win.

“I knew he was going to come here and give it everything, it was a huge opportunity for him, he would be willing to get knocked out to go for the win, take my biggest shots to get this title.

“I just kept smart, used the jabs, feinted and landed shots in the 12th round. You are going to get hit with big shots in boxing. I didn’t get dropped; I didn’t get hurt. You see fighters get dropped and get up from big shots and people praise them, I didn’t get dropped, I stayed on my feet, kept throwing shots and closed it out.

“I want to fight the best, I stayed focused on Jorge this week, I knew he was a tough competitor, and I got the job done with the game plan. If Teofimo Lopez wants to do it next, let’s do it for all the belts, the real undisputed.”

Cameron stops Hernandez in 5; Defends Super Lightweight Title

Chantelle Cameron defended the WBC Super Bantamweight world title with a fifth round stoppage over former world champion Melissa Hernandez.

Cameron dropped Hernandez with a right hand in round four. Cameron dominated the fight, but for some reason the fight was stopped during a lull in the action.

Cameron, 139,2 lbs of Northampton, UK is now 14-0 with eight knockouts. Hernandez, 136.2 lbs of Miami, Lbs is 23-8-3.

Quigley wins Majority Decision over Mosley Jr.

Jason Quigley won a 10-round majority decision over Shane Mosley Jr, in a middleweight bout.

Quigley landed 159 of 496 punches; Mosley was 144 of 572.

Quigley, 159.4 lbs of Bellybofey, IRE won by scores of 97-93, 96-94 and 95-95 and is now 19-1. Mosley, 160 lbs of Pomona, CA is 17-4.

Fuzile stops Ward in 7

Azinga Fuzile stopped Marti J Ward in round seven of their scheduled 12-round super featherweight bout.

In round four, Fuzile dropped Ward with a right hook to the side for the head.

In round seven, It was another right hook the sent Ward down again. The two banged legs, and Ward was the worse off of that exchange. Ward got to his feet with his face all bloody and the fight was stopped at 1:10.

Fuzile, 129,2 lbs of East London, SA is 15-2 with nine knockouts. Ward, 129.6 lbs of Brentwood, UK is 24-2-2.

Coe Stops Tadd in 2

Khalil Coe made a successful pro debut with a 2nd round stoppage over Nathaniel Tadd in a light heavyweight bout.

In round one, Coe dropped Tadd twice. First he hurt Tadd with a body shot. Coe followed up with a flurry of body shots that sent Tadd down to the canvas. Coe went right back to that body, and landed a big uppercut and down went Tadd for a second time. In round two, It was another left to the body that sent Tadd down for a third time, and the fight was stopped at 1:10.

Coe, 176.2 lbs of Jersey City, NJ is 1-0 with one knockout. Tadd, 179 lbs of Houston is 2-5.

Reshat Mati remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Ryan Pino in a welterweight bout.

Mati, 145.8 lbs of Staten Island, NY won by scores of 60-54 and 58-56 twice and is now 10-0. Pino 146.8 lbs of San Juan, PR is 8-7-2.

Ramla Ali remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Mikayala Nebel in a featherweight contest.

Ali, 124 lbs of London, UK won by scores of 60-54 on all cards, and is now 3-0. Nebel, 124.6 lbs of Las Vegas is 4-9.

Amari Jones stopped Jonathan Burrs in the first round of their four-round super welterweight bout.

Jones landed a hard left that dropped Burrs and when Burrs got to his feet, the fight was stopped at 2:56.

Jones, 153.6 lbs of Las Vegas is 2-0 with two knockouts. Burrs, 153 lbs of Frederick, MD is 3-4.

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Follow all the action as Joseph Diaz takes on Shavkat Rakhimov in an IBF Jr. Lightweight Title bout. (Diaz lost the belt on the scales). The action begins at 8 PM ET and will include the WBO Junior Middleweight world title bout between Patrick Teixeira and Brian Castano.

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12 ROUNDS–IBF JR. LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE–JOSEPH DIAZ JR. (31-1, 15 KOS) VS SHAVKAT RAKHIMOV (15-0, 12 KOS)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
DIAZ JR.	10	10	10	10	9	9	10	9	10	9	10	10	116
RAKHIMOV	9	9	9	9	10	10	9	10	9	10	9	9	112

Round 1: Nice Left from Diaz

Round 2 Left from Diaz knocks Rakhimov off balance…Another left..Body punching…Big Left

Round 3 Blood from Nose of Diaz…Straight left from Diaz..Straight left..Good body shots..Combination that is finished by a left…

Round 4 Jab from Diaz..Body shot from Rakhimov…

Round 5 Counter left from Diaz…Combination from Rakhimov…Body shot..Body shot..Overhand left from Diaz..

Round 6 Combination from Rakhimov

Round 7 Counter right from Diaz..Good Lefr from Rakhimov…Left from Diaz

Round 8 Nice Left from Diaz..Nice left from Rakhimov..Right hook

Round 9 Body shot from Diaz…

Round 10 Good Jab by Rakhimov

Round 11 Nice left from Diaz…Good left from Rakhimov..Counter righ from Diaz

Round 12 Diaz lands a straight left…Nice right hook..Nice right…Left from Rakhimov…Left

115-113 FOR DIAZ…114-114 TWICE — A DRAW

12 ROUNDS–WBO JR. MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE–PATRICK TEIXEIRA (31-1, 22 KOS) VS BRIAN CASTANO (16-0-1, 12 KOS)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
TEIXEIRA	10	9	9	10	10	9	10	9	9	9	9	9	112
CASTANO*	9	10	10	10	9	10	9	10	10	10	10	10	117

ROUND 1 Jabbing from Teixeira

ROUND 2 Catano starting to land…Left from Teixeira..

ROUND 3 Catano getting more aggressive..Pressuring against the ropes..Nice Right from Teixeira

ROUND 4 Good Body shot from Teixeira..Good left from Castano…

ROUND 5 2 Good left uppercuts from Teixeira…left..body shot..Counter right from Castano

ROUND 6 Good right from Castano..Another Good right at the bell

ROUND 7 Left from Teixeira

ROUND 8 Good body shot from Castano..Counter right from Teixeira

Round 9 Combination from Castano..Countering..

Round 10 Right to body from Castano..Big right buckles Teixeira..

Round 11 Big Right counter from Castano

Round 12 Teixeira lands a left hook…Good uppercut and body shot from Castano..Teixeira is in trouble…Hard left to the body

120-108; 119-108 AND 117-111 FOR BRIAN CASTANO

10 Rounds–Super Bantamweights–Ronny Rios (32-3, 16 KOs) vs Oscar Negrete (19-3-2, 7 KOs)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
Rios*	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	9			99
Negrete	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	10			91

Round 1: Good right from Rios..Nice left hook…Head and body shots..Body shots
Round 2 Body shot from Rios…Nice Combination..Left to body…Uppercut…Body shot..Right…Body shots..Rios is cut on the forehead from a headbutt
Round 3 Nice combination…Uppercut..Right cross
Round 4 Nice uppercut and left from Rios
Round 5 Combination from Rios
Round 6 Sharp Shots from Rios…Negrete lands a body shot..Body shot from Rios..
Round 7 Right from Negrete..2 sweeping rights from Rios..
Round 8 Right and left from Rios…Body shot
Round 9 Good combination from Rios…Right from Negrete…
Round 10 Right from Negrete

100-90 TWICE AND 99-91 FOR RIOS

10 Rounds–Super Middleweights–Shane Mosley Jr. (16-3, 9 KOs) vs Cristian Olivas (19-7, 16 KOs)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
*Mosley Jr.**	9	10	10	9	10								48
Olivas	10	9	9	10	9								47

Round 1 Chopping right from Olivas
Round 2 Good left hook from Mosley…Body shot on the inside
Round 3 Olivas swelling around the Right eye..Right from Mosley…Left
Round 4 Nice left hook from Olivas…Big Right
Round 5 Doctor Checking’s Olivas Eye before round..Left from Mosley..Olivas Eye is basically shut…2 lefts from Mosley..Right..Left hook from Olivas….FIGHT IS STOPPED AS OLIVAS CANT SEE

8 Rounds–Light Heavyweights–Bektimir Melikuziev (6-0, 5 KOs) vs Morgan Fitch (19-4-1, 8 KOs)
ROUND	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
Melikuziev*	10	10	TKO										20
Fitch	9	9											18

Round 1: Right to body from Melikuziev…Straight Right
Round 2: Right to body from Melikuziev..Right hook hurts Fitch..Fitch bleeding from the nose..combination
Round 3 Straight left to the head from Melikuziev…Another…LEFT AND FITCH TAKES A KNEE…Good body shot..HARD LEFT TO THE BODY…DOWN GOES FITCH AND THE FIGHT IS STOPPED

Diaz Jr. and Rakhimov fight to Majority draw

Joseph Diaz Jr. and Shavkat Rakhimov fought to a 12-round majority draw in an IBF Junior Lightweight world title clash at the Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California.

Diaz was the reigning champion, but he lost his title on Friday when he was more then three pounds over the 130-pound weight limit.

It was a close fights with each guy having good stretches of success with the left hand. The fight was a mirror image as they both landed some solid body blows. The was some solid in-fighting with Rakhimov pulling ahead towards the championship rounds. Diaz had a good 12th and the fight was judged 115-113 for Diaz and 114-114 twice.

Diaz landed 233 of 740 punches; Rakhimov was 213 of 951.

Diaz, 133.6 lbs of South El Monte, CA is 31-1-1. Rakhimov, 129.8 lbs of Ekaterinburg, RUS is 15-1.

“I’m a little upset. I felt I had done enough to win the fight,” said Joseph Diaz Jr. “It was a close fight. It wasn’t my best performance. I didn’t make weight. I lost the belt on the scales. I want to apologize to everyone. I want to apologize to all my fans. It was a mistake on my behalf. No excuses, but I’ll be back. Rakhimov threw a lot of combinations. But a lot of them landed on the gloves. I felt I threw more shots and landed more body punches. I thought I should have won the fight.”

“I did everything I was supposed to do,” said Shavkat Rakhimov. “Victory was on my side. I feel I won the fight. There were a few mistakes, and we need to work on it. I did everything that was possible. There were a few mistakes, but I will work on that. There is no perfect boxer, and I hope to gain more American fans.”

Castano Decisions Teixeira; Wins WBO Jr. Middleweight title

Brian Castano won the WBO Junior Middleweight title with an emphatic 12-round unanimous decision over Patrick Teixeira.

Castano was relentless in his output by landing hard shots to the head and body for which Teixeira had little answer for. Castano hurt Teixeira badly in round 12 as he landed a hard right that had Teixeira trying to run from Castano. Castano battered him until the final bell.

Castano landed 373 of 1136 punches; Teixeira was 197 of 972.

Castano, 153.8 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG won by scores of 120-108, 119-109 and 117-111 and is now 16-1-1. Teixeira, 153.4 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is 31-.2

“I am very happy. We did a great job with my team,” said Brian Castaño. “It was a good fight. We all mistakes, and I have to fix things here and there, but a fight is a fight. Each fight is different, and I understand that. I knew Teixeia very well going into this fight. He is very strong, and he has a lot of heart. He is a great person. This was one of the greatest wins of my career. Not anyone can be a world champion, and I was able to do it twice. So I am very happy.”

Rios Decisions Negrete

Ronny Rios won a 10-round unanimous decision over Oscar Negrete in a super bantamweight fight.

Rios landed 290 of 880 punches; Negrete was 150 of 830.

Rios, 121.4 lbs of Santa Ana, CA won by scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91 and is now 33-3. Negrete, 121.6 lbs of Tierralta, COL is 19-3-2.

“I should have sat down more on my punches,” said Ronny Rios. “I went in a little bit too much with my head, and I kind of waited too long. But I’m happy with the win. I really want a world title shot for my next fight, and I think this fight was a necessary step in that direction.”

Mosley stops Olivas after 5!

Shane Mosley Jr. stopped Cristian Olivas after round five of their scheduled 10-round super middleweight bout.

In round three, Olivas started to swell around his right eye. The eye kept getting worse as Mosley pounded him repeatedly with left hand, and the fight was stopped by the corner following the 5th frame.

Mosley, 161.6 lbs of Pomona, CA is 17-3 with 10 knockouts. Olivas, 161.6 lbs of Mexicali, MEX is 19-8.

“I had a really tough opponent in there. But I went in there, looked sharp and got the job done. These are the kinds of fights that I need in order to show people that I am ready for a world title.”

Melikuziev stops Fitch in 3

Bektemir Melikuziev stopped Morgan Fitch in round three of their scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout.

In round two, the nose of Fitch started to bleed. In round three, Melikuziev dropped Fitch with a straight left. He ended things with a vicious left to the body that sent Fitch down and the fight was stopped at 2:08.

Melikuziev, 170.6 lbs of Indio, CA is 7-0 with six knockouts. Fitch, 170.5 lbs of New Orleans is 19-5-1.

“Despite everything that happened, I think it was a good performance,” said Bektemir Melikuziev. “I wish I could have lasted longer and gotten a few more rounds in, but I think it was a good performance. I’m ready for any of the big names in my division.”

Azat Hovhannisyan stopped Enrique Bernache in round eight of their scheduled 10-round featherweight bout.

In round two, Hovhannisyan dropped Bernache.

Bernache, who was complaining of headbutts throughout the fight, bowed out in round eight.

Hovhannisyan, 122.8 lbs of Los Angeles is 19-3 with 16 knockouts. Bernache, 123 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 24-13.

“I’m very happy,” said Azat Hovhannisyan. “It’s my first time with Robert Garcia. We had a lot of good sparring. I’m No. 1 in the WBA. I want to fight a world champion.”

Victor Morales won an eight-round unanimous decision over Rodrigo Guerrero featherweight bout.

Morales, 125.8 lbs of Vancouver, WA won by scores of 80-72 an is now 14-0. Guerrero, 125.8 lbs of Mexico City is 26-10-2.

“After 16 months away from the ring, it feels great to be back,” said Victor Morales Jr. “I knew he was going to be very tough. He is a former world champion, so I knew it was going to be a difficult bout. Either way, I was able to fight either on the outside or on the inside.”

Dalis Kaleiopu made a successful pro debut with a 3rd round stoppage over Eduardo Sanchez in a four round super lightweight bout.

Kaleiopu dropped Sanchez with a hard right uppercut and the fight was stopped 48 seconds into the round.

Kaleiopu, 136 lbs of Waianae, HI is 1-0 with one knockout. Sanchez, 135.6 lbs of Corocoron, CA is 2-4.

“It’s been a long time because of COVID,” said Dalis Kaleiopu. “So, it felt great to finally make my pro debut. I hurt him many times, but I let him go. But then I landed a shot he couldn’t come back from, so it feels good to stop somebody that has never been stopped.

TWO IN-HOUSE BATTLES HEAD TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO ON STACKED UNDERCARD OF DIAZ JR. VS. RAKHIMOV

INDIO, CALIF. (Jan. 21, 2021): Two exciting in-house battles between some of Golden Boy’s best talent will head toFantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. on the undercard of Diaz vs. Rakhimov as Ronny Rios (32-3, 16 KOs) and Oscar “El Jaguar” Negrete (19-2-2, 7 KOs) face off in a super bantamweight battle and Jason Quigley (18-1, 14 KOs) and Shane Mosley Jr. (16-3, 9 KOs) fight for the NABO Middleweight Title.

The stacked event will take place Saturday, Feb. 13 and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN in more than 200 countries and territories, including the U.S., Mexico, Russia, Tajikistan, Brazil and Argentina.

“Golden Boy’s first journey to Fantasy Springs in 2021 picks up right where we left off—with an action-packed card from top to bottom,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “A true crossroads fight will see Jason Quigley and Shane Mosley Jr. leaving it all in the ring to regain contender status in the middleweight division. And after upsetting my cousin Diego De La Hoya, Ronny Rios will look to keep it rolling against an always-tough customer in Oscar Negrete, whose only two losses have come to a world champion.”

Rios is a 30-year-old contender of Santa Ana, California who is coming off three consecutive stoppage wins, including a dominant knockout victory of then-undefeated Diego De La Hoya in 2019. Rios plans to capitalize on this opportunity in convincing fashion in order to accelerate his path to another world title shot.

“COVID-19 robbed all of us of something, whether it was memories, family members, friends, or in my case, a year of my boxing career,” said Ronny Rios. “I have lost opportunities to make up for, and I’m hungrier than I’ve ever been. That’s not good news for Oscar Negrete. I have a lot of respect for Oscar, but at the end of the day, I have one job and that’s to break the will of every opponent I face. My time to capitalize on the momentum I’ve built in this sport starts with this fight.”

Negrete, a 33-year-old native of Tierralta, Colombia, will return to 122 pounds after a unanimous decision victory against two-time Olympian Alberto “Impacto” Melian and an unforgettable trilogy against Joshua “The Professor” Franco,who is now a world champion.

“I am delighted to be returning to the ring against Ronny Rios on February 13,” said Oscar Negrete. “Both he and I have a style that is very aggressive, and that’s going to guarantee a real war inside the ring. This fight will be very important in determining the future of this competitive division. That’s why I’ll be training at 100% in order to walk away with the victory and earn another opportunity at a world title.”

Quigley, a 29-year-old native of Donegal, Ireland will return after knockout victories against Abraham Cordero and Fernando Marin. He’ll look to regain his spot in the division after suffering his first and only defeat against Tureano Johnson in 2019.

“I feel more than ready for this fight,” said Jason Quigley. “I worked hard during lockdown and have stayed ready to fight at any time. I have to go in there and take care of business. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to fight on this card.”

Mosley Jr., a 30-year-old native of Pomona, California, will seek to earn a top stop at the division after signing with Golden Boy in 2020 and defeating Jeremy Ramos in his last outing.

“I want to thank everyone at Golden Boy and The Contender for giving us this opportunity,” said Shane Mosley Jr. “I have been working extremely hard, and I’m ready to show that I belong among the best in the world. Make sure to watch me live on DAZN on February 13 against an excellent fighter in Jason Quigley.”

The card will also feature many rising prospects and contenders.

Uzbek Olympian Bektemir “Bully” Melikuziev (6-0, 5 KOs) will make his highly anticipated return in a 10-round super middleweight clash.

Explosive Armenian contender Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (18-3, 15 KOs) will return in a 10-round super bantamweight bout.

Victor Morales (13-0, 7 KOs), the charismatic rising prospect of Vancouver, Washington, will participate in an eight-round featherweight bout against Jose Gonzalez (23-8-1, 13 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Hawaiian prospect Dalis Kaleiopu will make his professional debut in a four-round lightweight fight against Eduardo Sanchez (2-3) of Corcoran, California.

The opponents for Melikuziev and Hovhannisyan will be announced shortly.

Diaz Jr. vs. Rakhimov is a 12-round fight for the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title presented by Golden Boy in association with RCC Boxing Promotions. Teixeira vs. Castaño is the 12-round co-main event for the WBO Junior Middleweight World Championship presented by Golden Boy in association with TGB Promotions. The event is sponsored by Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle,” “BetOnline – Your Online Sportsbook Experts,” and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Better Parts, Better Prices…everyday! The fight will take place Saturday, Feb. 13 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN in more than 200 countries and territories, including the U.S., Mexico, Russia, Tajikistan, Brazil and Argentina.

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Ortiz stops Vargas in 7

Vergil Ortiz Jr. kept his perfect knockout record intact as he stopped Samuel Vargas in round seven of their scheduled 10-round welterweight bout at The Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California.

In round two, Vargas started to bleed over his right eye.

Ortiz continued to land more power punches with each round. The fight became an onslaught for Ortiz as he started pounding away at Vargas in round six. In round seven, it was target practice for Ortiz as he was all over Vargas he landed booming flurries until referee Jack Reiss stopped the bout at 2:58.

Ortiz, 147 lbs of Grand Prairie, TX is 15-0 with 15 knockouts. Vargas, 146.6 lbs of Bogota, COL is 31-6-2.

“I didn’t really notice fighting with no fans. I’m so focused on the fight. With or without fans is how we spar, so didn’t make a difference.

“I hit him to the body a lot. I don’t know how he didn’t go down. He was hurt the entire time – I asked him. I knew it was time to take him out. If it went to eight rounds he would have been hurt worse. When I take rounds off like that I try to get used to timing, and miss some shots.

“I would like to fight Danny Garcia or Keith Thurman. They’re good opponents I can beat. I want to take risks. I’m not here to take easy fights. I’m in the hardest division in boxing, so when I win a title it will mean a lot more.

“Against a guy like that a solid B+. He brought it out of me, hardest opponent to date. My hands took a beating punching him the whole time, so when they’re healed I’ll be back.”

Shane Mosley Jr. won an eight-round unanimous decision over Jeremy Ramos in a middleweight fight.

Mosley outlanded Ramos 209-104.

Mosley, 159.4 lbs of Pomona, CA won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 16-3. Ramos, 160 lbs of Colorado Springs, CO is 11-9.

“This was a great experience. This was my first fight as a Golden Boy fighter. I’m glad I got the win and got to knock some dust off of me. It was different due to the circumstances. Ultimately, it’s still a fight. He came to win. I think it was a good performance from me, but I still have to add some more things to my game, like adding more punches to the body.”

Seniesa Estrada destroyed Miranda Adkins in seven seconds of their light flyweight bout.

Estrada jumped out of her corner and landed six booming punches to the head that knocked Adkins down and out.

Estrada, 107.8 lbs of East Los Angeles is 19-0 with eight knockouts. Adkins, 106.8 lbs of Topkea, KS is 5-1.

“It was the outcome I expected,” said Seniesa Estrada. “I give her respect for stepping into the ring with me while having a 5-0 record. If it weren’t for her, I probably wouldn’t have had an opponent tonight, so I thank her. Hopefully next time I can fight someone who is a world champion.”

“I give Adkins so much credit because she stood up and took the fight. Due to the COVID situation we tried to get current champions, former champions, and Miranda was the only one who stepped in to take the fight. I had more experience than her in the professionals and amateurs, so I let my punches go and couldn’t stop. I knew the outcome would be a knockout for sure, but didn’t know how long it would take. God Bless Adkins and hope Adkins is okay.

“I want all the champions, I’m ready for it! At 105 lbs., 108lbs., or 112 lbs. I want Anabel Ortiz who has the WBA title at 105 lbs., and Yesenia Gomez who has the WBC title at 108 lbs. I want a world champion fight. Marlen Esparza, l will give her the rematch. Let’s go!”

Hector Valdez remained perfect with eight-round unanimous decision over Josue Morales in a super bantamweight bout.

Valdez outlanded Morales 140-89.

Valdez, 121.6 lbs of Dallas, TX won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 13-0. Morales, 120.6 lbs of Houston, TX is 11-12-4.

“I felt I had an OK performance,” said Hector Valdez. “I give myself a 7 out of 10. I was calm, which is good. But now I need to work on being calm and being active with my punches. Now I’m going to go back to the gym, and I hope to come back soon on another Golden Boy card.”

Evan Sanchez remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Issouf Kinda in a welterweight fight.

In round four, Sanchez dropped Kinda with a right hook to the top of the head.

Sanchez outlanded Kinda 43-34.

Sanchez, 147 lbs of Parlier, CA won by scores of 60-53, 59-54 and 58-55 and is now 8-0. Kinda, 144.6 lbs of Bronx, NY is 18-5.

“I felt a little rusty in there,” said Evan Sanchez. “But I’m honored to be opening up for Golden Boy. I know a lot of people were watching. I hope to get a two-week break and come back very soon.”