BiYu Promotions, led by CEO Bobby Harrison, announced an all-women's professional boxing event scheduled for Friday, November 20th at BiYu Arena in Houston that will stream live worldwide on CombatVisionTV. Headlining will be local hero Jewry Rodriguez (1-0), who will face Chantal Sumrall (3-4-2) in a scheduled six-round bantamweight matchup... Among the featured fighters will be former champion Yuliahn Luna Avila (29-5-1, 5 KOs) from Durango, Mexico, who is scheduled to compete in an eight-round super bantamweight contest against Thalia Joseline Limon (6-2, 4 KOs), from Eagle Pass, Texas. Luna has won two straight since a 2025 loss to Skye Nicolson... In the co-feature, Hawaiian super bantamweight Azariah Cottrell (1-0, 1 KO) will compete in a six-round bout against Erika Abarca (3-10) from Michoacan, Mexico. For tickets please visist www.biyupromotions.com
Another match-up will feature Southern California's junior welterweight Stephanie Simon (6-0, 1 KO) putting her undefeated record on the line against Susana Bolanos Lopez (3-1) from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, in a scheduled six-round contest...
The undercard will also feature Issabel Vasquez (2-0) from Orlando, Florida who will compete in a four-round super flyweight bout against Yadira Alonso (2-1, 2 KOs), from Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico...
Hometown flyweight Jennifer Nicole Morales (3-3, 3 KOs) is booked for a four rounder against Karen Moreno (1-3, 1 KO), from Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico...
In junior lightweight action, Houston's Nathalia Dinis (1-2) will square off against Leanne Calderon (2-4-1, 1 KO) from Kyle, TX, in a scheduled four-round bout...
Lightweight Samantha Ginithan (1-0-1, 1 KO) will take on Brittney Cloudy, who will be making her professional debut..
Rounding out the announced lineup, Shanecqua Paisley Davis (3-2) will face professional debutant Nicole Porter in a four-round lightweight matchup.
The event will provide a platform for emerging talent to gain valuable experience, build their professional resumes, and showcase their abilities in front of boxing fans. Under the leadership of Bobby Harrison, BiYu Promotions continues to strengthen its presence in Houston by staging consistent events and creating meaningful opportunities for fighters at various stages of their careers. “BiYu Promotions is the home for the next generation of female boxing superstars,” said Bobby Harrison, CEO of BiYu Promotions. “With Apex Empress, we aren’t just putting on fights, we’re building the future of the sport. When you have elite talent like Stephanie Simon alongside hungry young, up and coming prodigies like Jewry Rodriguez and Azariah Cottrell on the same card, you’re looking at the future champions of women's boxing right here in our ring.”
“Apex Empress” reflects the promotion's commitment to helping female athletes pursue their goals while bringing exciting professional boxing to the Houston community. All bouts are scheduled for two-minute rounds. The fight card is subject to change. Additional information regarding remaining opponents and broadcast details will be announced as the event approaches. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of women's professional boxing when “Apex Empress” takes center stage at BiYu Arena in Houston, Texas, on Friday, November 20, 2026.
