Antonio Vargas stopped Winston Guerrero to capture the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

In the first thirty seconds of the fight, Vargas landed a hard left-right combination that sent Guerrero to the floor. In round two, Guerrero evened up the score as he landed a big right hand that put Vargas down for a heavy knockdown.

In round 10, Vargas rocked Guerrero with a right hand. Vargas followed up with a huge flurry that included two more vicious right hands om a prone Guerrero and the fight was stopped at 1:10

Vargas, 117.2 lbs of Kissimmee, FL is now 19-1 with 11 knockouts. Guerrero, 117,8 lbs of Managua, NIC is 22-1.

Wanna Walton Decisions Hanley

Javon “Wanna” Walton won a four-round majority decision over Erik Hanley in a lightweight bout.

Walton, 135 lbs of Atlanta won by scores of 40-36 twice and 38-38 and is now 2-0-1. Hanley, 133 lbs of Oceanside, NY is 1-2.

Danier Pero Stops Burns in 1

Danier Pero stopped Walter Burns in the opening round of their 10-round heavyweight bout.

In the opening minute, Pero landed a huge left that put Burns on his back. The punch opened up a huge cut around the right eye of Burns. Just before the round ended, Pero landed another right that made Burns stumble to the canvas. Upon Burns getting to his feet, the bout was stopped at

Pero, 236.8 lbs of Camguay, CUB is 10-0 with eight knockouts. Burns, 225.8 lbs of Detroit is 8-3.

Tammara Thibeault Wins Pro Debut

Tammara Thibeault won her professional debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Natasha Spence in a middleweight bout.

Thibeault landed 61 of 267 punches. Spence was 14 of 95.

Thibeault, 160 lbs of Quebec, CAN won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 1-0. Spence, 158.6 lbs of Cambridge, CAN is 8-7-2.

Thibeault became the first professional women to make a pro debut in three-minute rounds.

Jocksan Blanco won an eight-round majority decision over Jeovanny Estela in a junior middleweight bout.

Blanco, 153.2 lbs of Caracas, VEN won by scores of 77-75 twice and 76-76 and is now 8-0. Esteala, 153.1 lbs is now 14-2,

Gurgen Hovhannisyan remained undefeated with a hard fought eight-round majority decision over Patrick Mailata in a heavyweight bout.

Hovhannisyan, 275 lbs of Armenia won by scores of 77-75 twice and 76-76 and is now 7-0. Mailata, 309.4 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX is 6-3.

Hendri Cedeno remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Luis Hernandez Ramos in a welterweight bout.

Cedeno, 142 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR won by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74 and is now 15-0. Ramos, 146.6 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX is 23-6.

ORLANDO, Fla. – December 12, 2024 – Ahead of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 10, rising prospect Antonio Vargas and Winston Guerrero faced off at the public weigh-in for the final time before their showdown for the vacant interim WBA Bantamweight title in the main event. In the co-main event, MVP’s Javon “Wanna” Walton returns to the ring to take on Erik Hanley.

Undefeated Cuban Olympian, Dainier Pero, returns to action against Walter Burns for the vacant WBA Continental USA heavyweight title, and Canadian Olympian and amateur champion Tammara “Tamm” Thibeault makes her professional debut against Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence. 

The Most Valuable Prospects series is produced and marketed by MVP with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter and is distributed globally by DAZN. The tenth event in the series highlights the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to showcase the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drinks, is the exclusive energy drink of MVP and the presenting sponsor of the Most Valuable Prospects series. Most Valuable Prospects is also sponsored by Fansly, Event Ticket Center, Total Wireless and Undisputed. 

See below for official weights and to see what these fighters had to say ahead of tomorrow’s fight night:

MAIN EVENT:  VACANT INTERIM WBA BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE BOUT  (118 LBS) – 12 Rounds 

Antonio Vargas vs. Winston Guerrero 

Kissimmee, FL Managua, Nicaragua 

18-1 (10 KOs) 22-0 (13 KOs) 

117.2 LBS 117.8 LBS

CO-MAIN EVENT: LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT (135 LBS) – 4 ROUNDS 

Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton vs. Erik Hanley 

Atlanta, GA Rancho Cordova, CA 

1-0-1 (1 KO) 1-1 (1 KO) 

135 LBS 133 LBS

WBA CONTINENTAL USA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE (201+ LBS) – 10 ROUNDS 

Dainier Pero vs. Walter Burns 

Orlando, FL Detroit, MI 

9-0 (7 KOs) 8-2 (6 KOs)

236.8 LBS 225.8 LBS 

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT (160 LBS) 

Tammara Thibeault vs. Natasha Spence 

Shawinigan, CA Cambridge, CA 

Pro Debut 8-6-2 (6 KOs)

160LBS 158.6 LBS 

WBA CONTINENTAL USA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT (154LBS) – 8 ROUNDS 

Jeovanny Estela vs. Jocksan Blanco 

Orlando, FL Orlando, FL 

14-1 (5 KOs) 7-0 (4 KOs)

153.6 LBS 153.2 LBS

HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT (201+ LBS) – 8 ROUNDS 

Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs. Patrick Mailata 

Los Angeles, CA Las Vegas 

6-0 (6 KOs) 6-2 (3 KOs)

275 LBS 309.4 LBS 

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT (141 LBS) – 8 ROUNDS 

Hendri Cedeño vs. Luis Hernandez Ramos 

La Romana, DR Chihuahua, MX

14-0 (11 KOs) 23-5 (20 KOs) 

142 LBS 146.2 LBS

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT (164 LBS) – 6 ROUNDS 

Jamar Pemberton vs. Kahlil Mitchell 

Las Vegas Chattanooga, TN 

7-1 (5 KOs) 4-0 (2 KOs) 

162.8 LBS 164 LBS

SUPER WELTERWEIGHT BOUT (155 LBS) – 6 ROUNDS 

Antraveous Ingram vs. Freddy Espinoza 

Kissimmee, FL Chinandega, NI 

8-0 (3 KOs) 10-7 (7 KOs) 

153.2 LBS 156.4 LBS

LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT (135 LBS) – 8 ROUNDS 

Fradimil Macayo vs. Oscar Escandon 

Caracas, VE San Jose, CA 

17-1 (13 KOs) 27-8 (18 KOs) 

134.8 LBS 138 LBS

WALKOUT:  WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS SUPER WELTERWEIGHT BOUT (154 LBS) – 8 ROUNDS 

Alex Bray vs. Gaston Rios 

Melbourne, FL Buenos Aires, AR 

7-0 (6 KOs) 10-2 (7 KOs) 

154 LBS 151.6 LBS

Antonio Vargas

On how he’s feeling going into the fight and his prediction

“I’m excited. I’m here in my hometown in front of all my friends and family so I’m looking forward to this fight. My prediction is if he comes to fight, it’s going to be a war. I don’t think it’s going to go the distance. My main thing is I’m going to lift up the name that is above every other name and that’s the name of Jesus Christ after I get this victory.”

Winston Guerrero 

On what it means to rep his country of Nicaragua and what will happen

“It’s an honor to be representing my country, I take it very seriously. I’m ready for tomorrow. It’s going to be a war. I’m ready to go and I’m going to be looking for the knockout.”

Javon Walton

Why boxing makes everything work for him and his prediction for tomorrow

“This is my roots right here, this is what I do best, this is what I love, and I can’t wait to prove that Friday night. You are going to see my best and that’s all I’m going to say.”

Erik Hanley 

On how tomorrow’s fight will go down

“You guys are just going to have to watch it. You guys are in for a very-skilled, highly-technical fight. I know he’s coming to fight, I’m prepared for that. Wherever the fight takes me, you’re in for a treat.”

Dainier Pero

On his expectations for tomorrow and overall prediction

“I’m ready to go, it’s another step in the journey and I’m ready to bring my all tomorrow. I’m going to go in with a war-like approach and let the chips fall where they may. I’m going to take care of business tomorrow.”

Tamarra Thibeault

When asked about what it means to make her pro debut and prediction going into tomorrow

“I’m just so excited to be a part of this. I’m part of a great team that endorses women’s boxing and I’m ready to make history. I’m here to be the best that I can be and show the world what women’s boxing is about. I’m just going to show out in the ring, she’ll (Natasha) find out. I’m going to let my boxing speak for itself, she has never been against anyone like me.”

The Most Valuable Prospects series is produced and marketed by MVP with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter and is distributed globally by DAZN. The tenth event in the series highlights the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to showcase the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drinks, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP and the Most Valuable Prospects series. Most Valuable Prospects is also sponsored by Fansly and Event Ticket Center. 

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

About MVP:

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last four global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Fury match, which surpassed 800,000 Pay-per-view buys worldwide. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, recently earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN:

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app. For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com. 

ORLANDO, FL (December 11, 2024) – Boxlab Promotions’ bantamweight contender Antonio Vargas (18-1, 10 KOs), has climbed to the pinnacle of the WBA rankings, securing the #1 spot after an impressive nine-fight winning streak. This Friday, December 13, Vargas will take on the undefeated WBA #9-ranked contender Winston “El Fantasma” Guerrero (22-0, 13 KOs) for the vacant WBA interim bantamweight world title at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL. The highly anticipated bout will be televised live on DAZN as part of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 10 series.

Vargas has been on a mission to solidify his place among the bantamweight elite, and this fight represents the culmination of years of dedication and perseverance.

“This streak is a testament to the hard work and sacrifices I’ve made in and out of the ring,” said Vargas. “Each fight has been a stepping stone, and I’ve learned something new every time I’ve entered the ring. It’s been an incredible journey to get here. This is the opportunity I’ve been working toward my entire career. Fighting for the WBA interim title is a dream come true, and I’m ready to seize this moment. Guerrero is a tough opponent, but I’ve prepared for this my whole life.”

“Antonio has worked incredibly hard to get to this point, and his commitment has been nothing short of inspiring,” said Boxlab Promotions President Amaury Piedra. “This fight against Guerrero is going to be one fans won’t want to miss. It’s a clash between two determined fighters, and I have no doubt Antonio will rise to the occasion and show why he’s the WBA’s top contender.”

This Friday, Antonio Vargas aims to make a statement as he fights for the WBA interim bantamweight world title, bringing him one step closer to realizing his ultimate dream of becoming a world champion.

“There were moments where the road felt uncertain, but I never lost faith in myself or my team,” concluded Vargas, from Kissimmee, FL. “Staying focused on my goals and trusting the process kept me moving forward. My faith has been a guiding light through it all. Since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of becoming a world champion. Now, I’m just one fight away from that reality. It’s an emotional and exciting time, but I’m staying grounded and focused on the task at hand.”

NEW YORK, NY – December 5, 2024 – MVP today announced the remaining undercard bouts for Most Valuable Prospects 10, which will take place on Friday, December 13, at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL, available globally as part of the DAZN subscription package with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter. On the main card of Most Valuable Prospects 10, presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, the 25-year-old undefeated Cuban Olympian Dainier Pero (9-0, 7 KOs) makes his fourth series appearance vs. Michigan’s Walter Burns (8-2, 6 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight bout for the vacant WBA Continental USA heavyweight title. Also joining the main card will be two-time Canadian Olympian and amateur world champion Tammara “Tamm” Thibeault, who will make her highly-anticipated pro debut against fellow Canadian Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence (8-6, 6 KOs) in a 6-round middleweight bout. Most Valuable Prospects 10 will be headlined by a 12-round bantamweight bout between Kissimmee, Florida’s #1-ranked WBA bantamweight contender Antonio Vargas (18-1, 10 KOs) vs. 24-year-old Nicaraguan sensation and the #9-ranked WBA contender Winston “El Fantasma” Guerrero (22-0, 13 KOs) for the vacant WBA interim bantamweight world title. In the co-main event will be MVP’s youngest signee, 18-year-old boxing prodigy and actor Javon “Wanna” Walton (1-0-1, 1 KO), aiming for his second professional win in the rescheduled 4-round super featherweight bout against professional boxer Erik Hanley (1-1, 1 KO). Tickets for Most Valuable Prospects 10 are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. 

Headlining the preliminary card will be an 8-round super welterweight showdown between Orlando, Florida’s own 24-year-old Jeovanny “El Rayo” Estela (14-1, 5 KOs) vs. 29-year-old undefeated Jocksan Blanco (7-0, 4 KOs) for the vacant WBA Continental USA super welterweight title. The Most Valuable Prospects 10 preliminary card will also feature an 8-round super lightweight bout between undefeated Dominican sensation Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno (14-0, 11 KOs) vs. Mexican powerhouse Luis “Matador” Hernandez Ramos (23-5, 20 KOs) and an 8-round lightweight bout between Venezuelan standout Fradimil Macayo (17-1, 13 KOs) vs. 2x interim world champion Oscar “El Guerrero” Escandon (27-8, 18 KOs). Also on the card will be a 6-round middleweight showdown between Saint Louis, Missouri’s Jamar “J-Money” Pemberton (7-1, 5 KOs) vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Kahlil Mitchell (4-0, 2 KOs). Alongside them will be the previously announced 8-round heavyweight showdown between undefeated 26-year-old Armenian talent Gurgen “Big Gug” Hovhannisyan (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Samoan fighter Patrick “Magic” Mailata (6-2, 3 KOs).  

Joining the main card to compete for the vacant WBA Continental USA heavyweight title is Cuban Olympian Dainier Pero (9-0, 7 KOs), the 24-year-old 6’5” talent who will make his fourth appearance on the Most Valuable Prospects series following his current five-bout TKO win streak, including on Most Valuable Prospects 5, 6, and 7 earlier this year and most recently over Willie Jake Jr. in October 2024. Pero comes to the ring from Las Vegas, Nevada by way of Camaguey, Cuba. With his formidable size, the heavy-hitter seeks to continue his impressive undefeated streak over 10 rounds against American Walter Burns (8-2, 6 KOs). Hailing from Michigan by way of Indiana, Burns comes to the ring off an impressive first-round TKO victory over Moses Johnson in August 2024 and aims to deliver an exciting and hard-hitting showdown against the undefeated Pero.

Also joining the main card of Most Valuable Prospects 10 will be world-class amateur talent Tammara “Tamm” Thibeault, who will make her highly-anticipated professional debut vs. the seasoned Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence (8-6, 6 KOs) in a 6-round middleweight bout. Thibeault enters the ring with an impressive pedigree–the Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada native is a 2x Olympian who competed at both the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympic games, among other accolades, including taking gold at the 2022 IBA Amateur World Championship, 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 Pan Am Games. Natasha Spence, a fellow Canadian from Cambridge, Ontario, will look to leverage her power and significant professional experience against Thibeault on Friday, December 13. Spence, the #10 WBA-ranked middleweight, makes her return to MVP events following her recent bouts against Shadasia Green on the undercard of MVP’s Paul vs. Perry and Serrano vs. Morgan in July 2024 and Melinda Watpool in September 2024. 

Headlining the Most Valuable Prospects 10 preliminary card will be a thrilling super welterweight showdown between Orlando Florida’s own Jeovanny “El Rayo” Estela (14-1, 5 KOs) and the undefeated 29-year-old Jocksan Blanco (7-0, 4 KOs) in an 8-round battle for the vacant WBA Continental USA super welterweight title. The 24-year-old Estela, of proud Puerto Rican descent, looks to bounce back from his most recent bout, his first-ever career loss in July 2024, and re-establish himself with a strong showing on Friday, December 13. He will face a sharp, tactical opponent in Blanco, from Caracas, Venezuela, who enters the ring with an unblemished record.

Undefeated Dominican prospect Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno (14-0, 11 KOs) will face Mexican fighter Luis “Matador” Hernandez Ramos (23-5, 20 KOs) in an 8-round super lightweight bout on the preliminary card. The 26-year-old Cedeno looks to continue his rise in the division and establish himself as a future contender. Standing in his way is the 28-year-old Ramos, a formidable challenger who has proven that he’s capable of taking on the toughest competition. 

Also on the preliminary card, 32-year-old Fradimil Macayo (17-1, 13 KOs) will face seasoned veteran Oscar “El Guerrero” Escandon (27-8, 18 KOs) in an explosive 8-round lightweight clash of Venezuela vs. Colombia. Macayo, who comes to the ring from Carupano, Venezuela, will showcase his power and knockout potential against Escandon as he aims to continue his rise through the ranks and solidify his place as a top contender. Escandon, a 2x interim world champion, will prove no light challenge, bringing his own wealth of experience and ring savvy to the bout. 

Rounding out the preliminary card additions will be a 6-round middleweight showdown between 21-year-old Saint Louis talent Jamar “J-Money” Pemberton (7-1, 5 KOs) vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee’s 28-year-old Kahlil Mitchell (4-0, 2 KOs). Pemberton, currently boasting a three-bout win streak, will aim to prove his title contender aspirations against an undefeated Mitchell.

“Most Valuable Prospects 10 rounds out an immensely impactful year from MVP, in which we’ve provided a stage to both today’s biggest stars and tomorrow’s upcoming champions. It could not be more fitting that MVP’s final event of 2024 returns to our mission to provide a platform for young and female prospects in this sport,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of MVP. “We are especially excited to feature the professional debut of a standout amateur talent and two-time Olympian in Tamm Thibeault against Natasha Spence in a battle for Canadian dominance and we are proud to welcome back Danier Pero for another heavyweight thriller against Walter Burns. This will be a night of nonstop action featuring the long-awaited return of MVP’s Wanna Walton, an incredible interim world title fight in Vargas vs. Guerrero, and sensational local and international talent from top to bottom on this card. Thank you to Boxlab Promotions, DAZN, and CELSIUS for an incredible second year of partnership with the Most Valuable Prospects series. We look forward to renewing the series in 2025.”

“Caribe Royale is once again thrilled to be working with the team at MVP on this stacked card. Multiple titles will be on the line including what should be a very exciting interim world title bout between Vargas and Guerrero,” said Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions and Managing Director of the Caribe Royale Resort. “Our goal is to continue to bring world class entertainment to Central Florida and partnering with Jake and Nakisa is part of that initiative. It will be a great night of action and coupled with the World Boxing Association convention happening at the same time will make Orlando, Caribe Royale, and Most Valuable Prospects the focus of the boxing world on Friday, December 13th.”

The Most Valuable Prospects series is produced and marketed by MVP with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter and is distributed globally by DAZN. The tenth event in the series will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. All events within Most Valuable Prospects will take place on Friday nights in 2024. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drink, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP and the Most Valuable Prospects series. Fansly and Event Ticket Center have also joined on to sponsor the Most Valuable Prospects as well.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

About MVP

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

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

ORLANDO, FL – November 8, 2024 – Today, MVP announced that MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 10 will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL, available globally as part of the DAZN subscription package with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter. The main card of Most Valuable Prospects 10, presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy and sponsored by Fansly and Event Ticket Center, will be headlined by a 12-round bantamweight bout between Kissimmee, Florida’s #1-ranked WBA bantamweight contender Antonio Vargas (18-1, 10 KOs) vs. 24-year-old Nicaraguan sensation and the #9-ranked WBA contender Winston “El Fantasma” Guerrero (22-0, 13 KOs) for the vacant WBA interim bantamweight world title. Joining the card as the co-main event is MVP’s youngest signee, 18-year-old boxing prodigy and actor Javon “Wanna” Walton (1-0-1, 1 KO), aiming for his second professional win in the rescheduled 4 round super featherweight bout against professional boxer Erik Hanley (1-1, 1 KO). Also on the card will be an 8 round heavyweight showdown between undefeated 26-year-old Armenian talent Gurgen “Big Gug” Hovhannisyan (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Samoan fighter Patrick “Magic” Mailata (6-2, 3 KOs). 

Proud Puerto Rican and hometown favorite from Kissimmee, Florida, Antonio Vargas (18-1, 10 KOs) is currently ranked #1 worldwide by the WBA. Vargas returns to MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects series following his appearance vs. Hernan Marquez on the historic Serrano vs. Ramos and Most Valuable Prospects 3 card in October 2023. Vargas made a defining start for himself in the pro ranks with his early knockout power following his pro debut in 2017. The 28-year-old fighter most recently defeated Jonathan Rodriguez in February 2024, and now aims to secure his ninth consecutive victory and first interim world title as he faces off against Guerrero in a 12-round men’s interim championship fight on Friday, December 13. His opponent, Winston “El Fantasma” Guerrero (22-0, 13 KOs), a 24-year-old rising star, hails from Managua, Nicaragua. Known for his agility, resilience, and strategic precision, Guerrero has accumulated an impressive undefeated record of 22 wins since turning pro in 2018. He now puts his undefeated record on the line as he fights for his first interim world title.

Joining the Most Valuable Prospects 10 card in the co-main event is Javon “Wanna” Walton (1-0-1, 1 KO). Walton signed with MVP on Friday, December 13th and fought to a split draw in his global debut in MVP’s marquee event in March 2024. As the youngest-ever athlete to sign with Nike’s Jordan Brand, Walton has continued to excel as a boxer. Walton began boxing at the age of four, and at age eight became one of America’s youngest amateur prospects. His skill and hard work earned him the title of multi-time Junior Regional Champion and two-time Junior Olympic national silver medalist. The Atlanta native is also a world-renowned actor who captured international attention with his debut role as the beloved drug dealer “Ashtray” in the HBO Max Emmy-winning series Euphoria starring alongside Hollywood icons Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, and has since continued to co-star in numerous other film and TV titles. He trains under his father and coach, DJ Walton. Walton will face 31-year-old professional boxer Erik Hanley (1-1, 1 KO) in the co-main event of Most Valuable Prospects 10. Hanley, a fierce competitor, comes to the ring from Rancho Cordova, California by way of Oceanside, New York, ready to challenge Walton’s rise to professional stardom. Hanley most recently secured a KO victory in the ring in February 2024. 

“I’m incredibly thankful for the support of my team and fans as I got back to full health and training this past month, and I’m grateful for the chance to get back in the ring on Friday, December 13 after having to reschedule this fight,” said Wanna Walton. “I’ve put in the hard work, and I’m ready to show the world the new and improved Wanna Walton. Thank you to Erik Hanley, MVP, and my team for the commitment to honoring our fight agreement and making this fight happen.”

Also on the Most Valuable Prospects 10 card will be the 8 round heavyweight showdown between undefeated 26-year-old Armenian-American talent Gurgen “Big Gug” Hovhannisyan (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Samoan Patrick “Magic” Mailata (6-2, 3 KOs). Hovhannisyan looks to send yet another fighter into early retirement following his latest matchup in May 2024 against Luis Pascual, in which Pascual quit on his stool after the second round. Hovhannisyan, the 26-year-old 6’7” talent fighting out of Los Angeles, CA by way of Yerevan, Armenia, burst onto the world amateur scene in 2016, facing off with numerous top amateur fighters. His 2021 bout with Bakhodir Jalolov, the 2020 Olympic gold medalist at super-heavyweight, resulted in a narrow split decision loss. Feeling his power would be a better fit for the professional ranks, Hovhannisyan turned pro later that year. Following an unlucky streak in 2022 where multiple matches fell through at the late stages, Hovhannisyan’s eye-catching knockout of prospect Michael Polite-Coffee in October 2022 made his mark as a serious future title contender. Hovhannisyan is trained by legendary trainer Joe Goosen. His opponent, Patrick Mailata, comes to the ring from Las Vegas, Nevada by way of Apia, Samoa. A fellow heavy-hitter with knockout power, the 29-year-old hopeful contender Mailata looks to restore his winning streak following a disappointing split-decision loss against Antonio Mireles in 2023. 

“Our upcoming Most Valuable Prospects 10 card yet again showcases some of the brightest young talent in boxing, ready to prove they belong on the big stage. We can’t wait for fans to see the skill they’ll bring to the ring on Friday, December 13,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of MVP. “We’re thrilled to feature the interim WBA bantamweight world title fight between two standout contenders, Antonio Vargas, who makes his Most Valuable Prospects series return, and the undefeated Winston Guerrero. We also look forward to the return of MVP’s own Wanna Walton, whose talent and dedication have made him a standout in both boxing and acting, as he steps back into the ring to face a strong opponent in Erik Hanley. A big thank you to Boxlab Promotions, DAZN, and CELSIUS for helping us bring another incredible night of boxing to Orlando. We look forward to revealing the rest of this exceptional card soon.”

“Caribe Royale is once again proud to be hosting the next installment of the Most Valuable Prospect Series. This time is special, as the World Boxing Association’s Annual Convention will be held during the event and the card will feature several title fights, which will be announced shortly. None bigger, however, than the Interim World Title Fight for a former American Olympian and Kissimmee resident, Antonio Vargas,” said Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions and Managing Director of the Caribe Royale Resort. “As the premier all-suite hotel in Central Florida, we strive to bring entertainment to not only our guests from around the world, but also the Central Florida community. This is just another example of our approach to being a fabric in the Orlando community. We wish Jake all the best in his upcoming bout on November 15th and are proud to be partners with him, Nakisa, and the entire MVP team. Get your tickets early, as this will be a dynamite night of fights!”

The Most Valuable Prospects series is produced and marketed by MVP with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter and is distributed globally by DAZN. The tenth event in the series will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. All events within Most Valuable Prospects will take place on Friday nights in 2024. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drink, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP and the Most Valuable Prospects series. Fansly and Event Ticket Center have also joined on to sponsor the Most Valuable Prospects series.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

About MVP

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

About DAZN

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