BiYu Promotions announced that International Boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein (pictured) and respected boxing journalist Cynthia Conte will call “Apex Empress,” an all-women’s professional boxing event on Friday, November 20th at BiYu Arena in Houston. The event will stream live worldwide on CombatVisionTV. Bernstein brings decades of experience analyzing championship fights, while Conte brings the perspective of a boxing reporter and interviewer who regularly covers the fighters and stories shaping women’s boxing.

 

Houston native Jewry “The Empress” Rodriguez (1-0) headlines the card against Chantal Sumrall (3-4-2) in a scheduled six-round bantamweight bout. A decorated USA Boxing champion, Rodriguez, who is on the fast track to a world title, returns to the ring looking to build on a successful professional debut in front of her hometown fans.

 

Former champion Yuliahn Luna Avila (29-5-1, 5 KOs) will face Thalia Joseline Limon (6-2, 4 KOs). The card also features Hawaii's Azariah Cottrell (1-0, 1 KO) faces Mexico’s Erika Abarca (3-10) and Stephanie Simon (6-0, 1 KO) against Susana Bolanos Lopez (3-1).

 

“Having legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein and the incredibly talented Cynthia Conte calling the action for Apex Empress is a tremendous honor for BiYu Promotions,” said Bobby Harrison, CEO of BiYu Promotions. “Al is one of the most respected voices in boxing history, and Cynthia brings tremendous knowledge, passion, and energy to the sport. Together, they make an outstanding broadcast team, and having them ringside speaks volumes about the importance of this event and what we're building here in Houston. Our vision is to make Apex Empress the premier platform for women's boxing, where the next generation of female superstars can showcase their talent on a world stage.”