Dixon to defend lightweight title vs. ex-champ Harper |
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Rising heavyweight Johnny Fisher has sustained an injury, causing his scheduled contest with Andriy Rudenko to be cancelled. However, the planned broadcast will move forward on Saturday, September 28th, live worldwide on DAZN, as Rhiannon Dixon makes the first defense of her WBO lightweight title against domestic rival Terri Harper in what promises to be an electric all-British match-up. Queensberry Promotions has changed the venue from London to the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, England.
Warrington’s Dixon (10-0, 1 KO) picked up the vacant WBO crown by outpointing Karen Elizabeth Carabajal over ten rounds on the undercard of Zelfa Barrett’s win over Jordan Gill at the AO Arena in Manchester last April – adding a world title to her Commonwealth and European Titles at 135 pounds.
Denaby Main’s Harper (14-2-2, 6 KOs), a former champion at super featherweight and junior middleweight, will be looking to bounce back from her stoppage loss to WBO welterweight champion Sandy Ryan last time out at Sheffield Arena in March.
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Dixon to defend lightweight title vs. ex-champ Harper
Rising heavyweight Johnny Fisher has sustained an injury, causing his scheduled contest with Andriy Rudenko to be cancelled. However, the planned broadcast will move forward on Saturday, September 28th, live worldwide on DAZN, as Rhiannon Dixon makes the first defense of her WBO lightweight title against domestic rival Terri Harper in what promises to be an electric all-British match-up. Queensberry Promotions has changed the venue from London to the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, England.
Warrington’s Dixon (10-0, 1 KO) picked up the vacant WBO crown by outpointing Karen Elizabeth Carabajal over ten rounds on the undercard of Zelfa Barrett’s win over Jordan Gill at the AO Arena in Manchester last April – adding a world title to her Commonwealth and European Titles at 135 pounds.
Denaby Main’s Harper (14-2-2, 6 KOs), a former champion at super featherweight and junior middleweight, will be looking to bounce back from her stoppage loss to WBO welterweight champion Sandy Ryan last time out at Sheffield Arena in March.
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Okolie to face purse bid for Lerena defense |
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The WBC has been notified that the mandatory bridgerweight title fight between champion Lawrence Okolie and interim champion Kevin Lerena could not be agreed upon. Therefore, a purse bid will be held by the WBC on September 20th in London. The British Okolie (pictured) captured the WBC bridgerweight title by defeating former champion Lukasz Rozanski in the first round back in May. Okolie (22-2 including the World Series of Boxing) is a two-division champ, having held the WBO cruiserweight title from 2021-2023. The South African Lerena (30-3, 14 KO), in his most recent fight, suffered a close loss at heavyweight, in a competitive battle against Justis Huni. He became WBC interim bridgerweight title holder by defeating Ryad Merhy in 2023.
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Okolie to face purse bid for Lerena defense
The WBC has been notified that the mandatory bridgerweight title fight between champion Lawrence Okolie and interim champion Kevin Lerena could not be agreed upon. Therefore, a purse bid will be held by the WBC on September 20th in London. The British Okolie (pictured) captured the WBC bridgerweight title by defeating former champion Lukasz Rozanski in the first round back in May. Okolie (22-2 including the World Series of Boxing) is a two-division champ, having held the WBO cruiserweight title from 2021-2023. The South African Lerena (30-3, 14 KO), in his most recent fight, suffered a close loss at heavyweight, in a competitive battle against Justis Huni. He became WBC interim bridgerweight title holder by defeating Ryad Merhy in 2023.
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Reyes Boxing coming to Springfield, MA |
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Reyes Boxing Inc., the steadily rising six-year-old promotional company, is bringing boxing to the big room at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on Sept. 14th. “We’ve already done Maine, New Hampshire and the Boston area and so we are now heading on to Springfield,” said Reyes Boxing's president Michael Reyes. Tickets can be purchased here. "We have plans to get to Connecticut and Rhode Island. It’s a New England series, so we plan to hit every New England state. Springfield is literally just over the border from Connecticut so it could be just a matter of time before Reyes Boxing is doing shows at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, two of the biggest casinos in the country.
Reyes, a former officer with the United States Marine Corps., is pleased with how far his company has come in a short amount of time. “We’ve learned. We’ve built. We’ve had some really quality fights with some really quality guys. A lot of my guys have fought on Showtime, ESPN and DAZN.” He added, “So, as far as a six-year-old company, we’ve done a lot and we’ve been to a lot of places, especially in the last three years. We’re happy with our growth. We’re happy to see where we’re going.”
Reyes is also former amateur fighter and loved boxing since his early years, "I didn't know that there was a calling when I was kid to be a boxing promoter. But now that I'm here, I love it. I'm addicted and I'm all in."
Next Saturday's show, entitled “Down and Dirty XI,” marks the first time boxing is taking place in the Arena at the Mass Mutual Center, which is located across the street from MGM Springfield and just a few blocks away from I-91. Headlining the twelve-bout card will be Springfield’s own Anthony Velazquez in a junior middleweight contest against France’s Florent Dervis (10-1). Beloved by the Puerto Rican community in his hometown, Velazquez looks to gain wider support with and each and every victory. His record currently stands at 14-0-1. Velazquez is on a two-fight win streak since an April 2023 draw with Rashid Stevens at Mohegan Sun, on a card that was promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Boxing. His two victories since that draw have been by knockout, eliminating the suspense of scorecards.
“This is the first time boxing’s taking place in the Mass Mutual stadium, which they call the Arena,” said Reyes. “I think this is going to be the best show Massachusetts has all year long. I think the talent pool is deep with guys we have fighting and I’m excited. I’m excited to be in the Arena. I’m excited to bring big-time boxing out to western Massachusetts and push further down.” If Reyes pushes down beyond Connecticut, New York City promoters may have some competition.
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Reyes Boxing coming to Springfield, MA
Reyes Boxing Inc., the steadily rising six-year-old promotional company, is bringing boxing to the big room at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on Sept. 14th. “We’ve already done Maine, New Hampshire and the Boston area and so we are now heading on to Springfield,” said Reyes Boxing's president Michael Reyes. Tickets can be purchased here. "We have plans to get to Connecticut and Rhode Island. It’s a New England series, so we plan to hit every New England state. Springfield is literally just over the border from Connecticut so it could be just a matter of time before Reyes Boxing is doing shows at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, two of the biggest casinos in the country.
Reyes, a former officer with the United States Marine Corps., is pleased with how far his company has come in a short amount of time. “We’ve learned. We’ve built. We’ve had some really quality fights with some really quality guys. A lot of my guys have fought on Showtime, ESPN and DAZN.” He added, “So, as far as a six-year-old company, we’ve done a lot and we’ve been to a lot of places, especially in the last three years. We’re happy with our growth. We’re happy to see where we’re going.”
Reyes is also former amateur fighter and loved boxing since his early years, "I didn't know that there was a calling when I was kid to be a boxing promoter. But now that I'm here, I love it. I'm addicted and I'm all in."
Next Saturday's show, entitled “Down and Dirty XI,” marks the first time boxing is taking place in the Arena at the Mass Mutual Center, which is located across the street from MGM Springfield and just a few blocks away from I-91. Headlining the twelve-bout card will be Springfield’s own Anthony Velazquez in a junior middleweight contest against France’s Florent Dervis (10-1). Beloved by the Puerto Rican community in his hometown, Velazquez looks to gain wider support with and each and every victory. His record currently stands at 14-0-1. Velazquez is on a two-fight win streak since an April 2023 draw with Rashid Stevens at Mohegan Sun, on a card that was promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Boxing. His two victories since that draw have been by knockout, eliminating the suspense of scorecards.
“This is the first time boxing’s taking place in the Mass Mutual stadium, which they call the Arena,” said Reyes. “I think this is going to be the best show Massachusetts has all year long. I think the talent pool is deep with guys we have fighting and I’m excited. I’m excited to be in the Arena. I’m excited to bring big-time boxing out to western Massachusetts and push further down.” If Reyes pushes down beyond Connecticut, New York City promoters may have some competition.
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Biyarslanov and Khataev win in Montreal |
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Arthur Biyarslanov TKO3 Tamas Kiliti ... Arthur Biyarslanov dominated previously undefeated Tamas Kiliti in a junior welterweight bout on Thursday night at the Casino de Montreal. A Russian fighting out of Toronto, Biyarslanov knocked Kiliti down twice in the first round and once late in the second. The fight was eventually stopped after a fourth knockdown in the third round. With this victory, Biyarslanov improves his record to 16-0, with 14 knockouts, while Kiliti fell to 10-1, 6 knockouts.
Imam Khataev TKO7 Ezequiel Maderna...On the same show, Russian light heavyweight Imam Khataev defeated Ezequiel Maderna (31-13, 21 knockouts) of Argentina in the seventh round. The time of the stoppage was 45 seconds into the seventh round. Khataev won a bronze medal in the 2021 Olympics. Though listed at 8-0, paid bouts in the World Series of Boxing make 10-1 a more accurate record.
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Biyarslanov and Khataev win in Montreal
Arthur Biyarslanov TKO3 Tamas Kiliti ... Arthur Biyarslanov dominated previously undefeated Tamas Kiliti in a junior welterweight bout on Thursday night at the Casino de Montreal. A Russian fighting out of Toronto, Biyarslanov knocked Kiliti down twice in the first round and once late in the second. The fight was eventually stopped after a fourth knockdown in the third round. With this victory, Biyarslanov improves his record to 16-0, with 14 knockouts, while Kiliti fell to 10-1, 6 knockouts.
Imam Khataev TKO7 Ezequiel Maderna...On the same show, Russian light heavyweight Imam Khataev defeated Ezequiel Maderna (31-13, 21 knockouts) of Argentina in the seventh round. The time of the stoppage was 45 seconds into the seventh round. Khataev won a bronze medal in the 2021 Olympics. Though listed at 8-0, paid bouts in the World Series of Boxing make 10-1 a more accurate record.
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ESPN+ will air Beterbiev vs. Bivol unification fight |
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The undisputed world light heavyweight championship showdown between WBC/IBF/WBO champion Artur Beterbiev (pictured, 20-0, 20 KOs) and WBA king Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) on Saturday, Oct. 12th at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. This will be a special one-fight broadcast features two of the world’s best pound-for-pound practitioners, a long-awaited duel between a master boxer and a battering ram with a 100 percent knockout ratio. Beterbiev-Bivol will be promoted by Top Rank, Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, Matchroom Boxing and Sela.
“The epic matchup has been a long time coming, and I can’t wait until these two legends of the ring meet,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “I am thrilled that American fans can view the fight on ESPN+, a tremendous platform that consistently shows the biggest and best bouts."
Beterbiev and Bivol were initially scheduled to fight on June 1, but Beterbiev suffered a ruptured meniscus in training. Bivol fought Malik Zinad on that date instead, scoring a devastating sixth-round TKO. Beterbiev last fought in January, knocking out British former super middleweight world champion Callum Smith.
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ESPN+ will air Beterbiev vs. Bivol unification fight
The undisputed world light heavyweight championship showdown between WBC/IBF/WBO champion Artur Beterbiev (pictured, 20-0, 20 KOs) and WBA king Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) on Saturday, Oct. 12th at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. This will be a special one-fight broadcast features two of the world’s best pound-for-pound practitioners, a long-awaited duel between a master boxer and a battering ram with a 100 percent knockout ratio. Beterbiev-Bivol will be promoted by Top Rank, Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, Matchroom Boxing and Sela.
“The epic matchup has been a long time coming, and I can’t wait until these two legends of the ring meet,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “I am thrilled that American fans can view the fight on ESPN+, a tremendous platform that consistently shows the biggest and best bouts."
Beterbiev and Bivol were initially scheduled to fight on June 1, but Beterbiev suffered a ruptured meniscus in training. Bivol fought Malik Zinad on that date instead, scoring a devastating sixth-round TKO. Beterbiev last fought in January, knocking out British former super middleweight world champion Callum Smith.
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Davis brothers press conference quotes |
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Keyshawn Davis is ready to put on a show for his city. The Norfolk, Virginia native will take on Argentina's Gustavo Lemos in the ten-round lightweight main event at Scope Arena on Friday, Nov 8th. It's the most significant boxing event at the storied venue since Norfolk legend Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker defended his welterweight crown against Buddy McGirt in October 1994. The undercard will feature the other members of “DB3” -- Keyshawn’s older brother, junior welterweight Kelvin “Night Night” Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), fights Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Keyshawn’s younger brother, U.S. Olympic Trials champion Keon Davis, will make his pro debut in a four-round welterweight contest. At a press conference this week, the Davis brothers were joined on stage by Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, in addition to middleweight Troy Isley (13-0, 5 KOs), who will fight Tyler Howard (20-1, 11 KOs) in a ten-rounder. Promoted by Top Rank, ticket information will be announced shortly. This is what the fighters had to say at Thursday's press conference.
Keyshawn Davis
“This is an honor. I appreciate everyone for coming out. Top Rank is here and putting on this show for us, for the town, and for the 757. It’s going to be a Michael Jordan story on November 8th.”
“This event is bigger than us. I want to reach as many people as I can with this event so that the people from this town know that you can make it from here. There are resources here. And we’re bringing resources here, like a gym that kids can go to. I want this event to reach many people. I want the Seven Cities to be on the map, so they can be like Atlanta, New York, or Chicago.”
“I hand-picked this opponent because I know he can fight. He’s a good fighter. But I’m a dangerous fighter. Just know that if you come with that, I’m going to come with that, too. Gustavo Lemos is going to try all that extra stuff, but ya’ll know how we rock out here. Norfolk is not going for any of that. I’m going to tone him right on down, and we are going to have a fun night on Friday, November 8th."
Kelvin Davis
“This is truly a blessing. We definitely talked about this when we were kids. We dreamed about it. And it’s finally here. It hasn’t hit me yet. We’re really bringing it to Norfolk, 757. It hasn’t been done since 'Sweat Pea' Pernell Whitaker. And we’re trying to follow what he set for us. We’ve got his family out here supporting us. And his legacy will live out through us."
"'Sweat Pea' used to come to the amateur fights and watch us. He would watch the amateur talent. And he would give us a few pointers after our fights. He would tell us things to get better. That was a blessing to have a legend watch us fight as an amateur.”
"You can expect fireworks. We're fighting at home. And I'm really comfortable at home. So whoever comes in this territory is getting knocked out."
Keon Davis
“This is a great opportunity. It’s going to be a great night. I’m going to make my pro debut. I’m coming for the stoppage. I’m coming to knock somebody out.”
“I feel like this is the perfect time to turn pro. My brother is doing his first homecoming, and I feel like it would be perfect to turn pro on the same card as them. It’s going to be great.”
Troy Isley
“Coming into the pros, I kind of lost my confidence. So, being around these three and them telling me I’m good enough has helped so much. They told me I shouldn't doubt myself. So, being around them during the last three camps has helped a lot."
“It’s going to be a great show. Ya’ll are gonna want to tune in. All four of us are going to put on a show. Don’t miss out.”
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Davis brothers press conference quotes
Keyshawn Davis is ready to put on a show for his city. The Norfolk, Virginia native will take on Argentina's Gustavo Lemos in the ten-round lightweight main event at Scope Arena on Friday, Nov 8th. It's the most significant boxing event at the storied venue since Norfolk legend Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker defended his welterweight crown against Buddy McGirt in October 1994. The undercard will feature the other members of “DB3” -- Keyshawn’s older brother, junior welterweight Kelvin “Night Night” Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), fights Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Keyshawn’s younger brother, U.S. Olympic Trials champion Keon Davis, will make his pro debut in a four-round welterweight contest. At a press conference this week, the Davis brothers were joined on stage by Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, in addition to middleweight Troy Isley (13-0, 5 KOs), who will fight Tyler Howard (20-1, 11 KOs) in a ten-rounder. Promoted by Top Rank, ticket information will be announced shortly. This is what the fighters had to say at Thursday's press conference.
Keyshawn Davis
“This is an honor. I appreciate everyone for coming out. Top Rank is here and putting on this show for us, for the town, and for the 757. It’s going to be a Michael Jordan story on November 8th.”
“This event is bigger than us. I want to reach as many people as I can with this event so that the people from this town know that you can make it from here. There are resources here. And we’re bringing resources here, like a gym that kids can go to. I want this event to reach many people. I want the Seven Cities to be on the map, so they can be like Atlanta, New York, or Chicago.”
“I hand-picked this opponent because I know he can fight. He’s a good fighter. But I’m a dangerous fighter. Just know that if you come with that, I’m going to come with that, too. Gustavo Lemos is going to try all that extra stuff, but ya’ll know how we rock out here. Norfolk is not going for any of that. I’m going to tone him right on down, and we are going to have a fun night on Friday, November 8th."
Kelvin Davis
“This is truly a blessing. We definitely talked about this when we were kids. We dreamed about it. And it’s finally here. It hasn’t hit me yet. We’re really bringing it to Norfolk, 757. It hasn’t been done since 'Sweat Pea' Pernell Whitaker. And we’re trying to follow what he set for us. We’ve got his family out here supporting us. And his legacy will live out through us."
"'Sweat Pea' used to come to the amateur fights and watch us. He would watch the amateur talent. And he would give us a few pointers after our fights. He would tell us things to get better. That was a blessing to have a legend watch us fight as an amateur.”
"You can expect fireworks. We're fighting at home. And I'm really comfortable at home. So whoever comes in this territory is getting knocked out."
Keon Davis
“This is a great opportunity. It’s going to be a great night. I’m going to make my pro debut. I’m coming for the stoppage. I’m coming to knock somebody out.”
“I feel like this is the perfect time to turn pro. My brother is doing his first homecoming, and I feel like it would be perfect to turn pro on the same card as them. It’s going to be great.”
Troy Isley
“Coming into the pros, I kind of lost my confidence. So, being around these three and them telling me I’m good enough has helped so much. They told me I shouldn't doubt myself. So, being around them during the last three camps has helped a lot."
“It’s going to be a great show. Ya’ll are gonna want to tune in. All four of us are going to put on a show. Don’t miss out.”
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Kevin Brown and John Bauza will rumble next weekend |
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Boxlab Promotions’ junior welterweight Kevin Brown (5-0, 3 KOs) and Universal Promotions’ John Bauza (18-1, 8 KOs), are scheduled for ten rounds of battle on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects show set for Friday, September 6th at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event will be accessible worldwide as part of the DAZN subscription package. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
"This fight between Kevin Brown and John Bauza is going to be must-watch TV,” said Amaury Piedra, managing director of Caribe Royale and President of Boxlab Promotions. “Kevin is already making waves, and the reports I’m getting from our trainers out in Las Vegas are incredibly promising. Under the guidance of Ismael Salas, Kevin is looking sharp and powerful in sparring, showing everyone why he’s a fighter to be feared. Fans are in for an electrifying showdown when these two warriors meet on September 6th.”
"The matchup between John Bauza and Kevin Brown has all the ingredients to be a Fight of the Year contender,” said Javier Bustillo, President of Universal Promotions. “Both fighters are coming in with knockout power and a burning desire to make a statement. This is going to be an all-out war, and I believe Bauza’s experience and relentless determination will give him the edge. Fans should be ready for an explosive fight where both men will be aiming to finish the fight early."
The Most Valuable Prospects series is produced and marketed by MVP, with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter, and distributed globally by DAZN. The eighth event in this series underscores the commitment of MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to showcase the world’s top emerging boxing talent.
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Kevin Brown and John Bauza will rumble next weekend
Boxlab Promotions’ junior welterweight Kevin Brown (5-0, 3 KOs) and Universal Promotions’ John Bauza (18-1, 8 KOs), are scheduled for ten rounds of battle on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects show set for Friday, September 6th at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event will be accessible worldwide as part of the DAZN subscription package. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
"This fight between Kevin Brown and John Bauza is going to be must-watch TV,” said Amaury Piedra, managing director of Caribe Royale and President of Boxlab Promotions. “Kevin is already making waves, and the reports I’m getting from our trainers out in Las Vegas are incredibly promising. Under the guidance of Ismael Salas, Kevin is looking sharp and powerful in sparring, showing everyone why he’s a fighter to be feared. Fans are in for an electrifying showdown when these two warriors meet on September 6th.”
"The matchup between John Bauza and Kevin Brown has all the ingredients to be a Fight of the Year contender,” said Javier Bustillo, President of Universal Promotions. “Both fighters are coming in with knockout power and a burning desire to make a statement. This is going to be an all-out war, and I believe Bauza’s experience and relentless determination will give him the edge. Fans should be ready for an explosive fight where both men will be aiming to finish the fight early."
The Most Valuable Prospects series is produced and marketed by MVP, with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter, and distributed globally by DAZN. The eighth event in this series underscores the commitment of MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to showcase the world’s top emerging boxing talent.
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Tuesday morning will be Monster time on ESPN+ |
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Top Rank Boxing on ESPN will be presented live this Tuesday, September 3rd, at a special early start time of 5:45 a.m. ET/ 2:45 a.m. PT, exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. The event takes place at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Future Hall of Famer Naoya “The Monster” Inoue will make defense number two of his undisputed world super bantamweight crown against former title holder TJ Doheny. Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs), a four-division world champion and pound-for-pound standout, has made Ariake Arena his boxing home in recent years. It’s where he knocked out Paul Butler to win the undisputed bantamweight title in December 2022, defeated Stephen Fulton for two super bantamweight titles in July 2023, and dominated Marlon Tapales for the undisputed crown last December. Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs) is 4-0 when fighting on Japanese soil, including a knockout win over Bryl Bayogos on the Inoue-Luis Nery undercard at Tokyo Dome in May.
In the co-feature, WBO bantamweight champion Yoshiki Takei (9-0, 8 KOs) will make his first title defense against former WBC flyweight champion Daigo Higa (21-2-1, 19 KOs). Timothy Bradley, Jr. and Bernardo Osuna will call the action.
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Tuesday morning will be Monster time on ESPN+
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN will be presented live this Tuesday, September 3rd, at a special early start time of 5:45 a.m. ET/ 2:45 a.m. PT, exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. The event takes place at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Future Hall of Famer Naoya “The Monster” Inoue will make defense number two of his undisputed world super bantamweight crown against former title holder TJ Doheny. Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs), a four-division world champion and pound-for-pound standout, has made Ariake Arena his boxing home in recent years. It’s where he knocked out Paul Butler to win the undisputed bantamweight title in December 2022, defeated Stephen Fulton for two super bantamweight titles in July 2023, and dominated Marlon Tapales for the undisputed crown last December. Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs) is 4-0 when fighting on Japanese soil, including a knockout win over Bryl Bayogos on the Inoue-Luis Nery undercard at Tokyo Dome in May.
In the co-feature, WBO bantamweight champion Yoshiki Takei (9-0, 8 KOs) will make his first title defense against former WBC flyweight champion Daigo Higa (21-2-1, 19 KOs). Timothy Bradley, Jr. and Bernardo Osuna will call the action.
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Brandon Adams sees action tonight vs. undefeated Francisco Veron |
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After three years away from active fighting, junior middleweight Brandon Adams returns today (Friday) for his second fight of the year. Adams and undefeated Francisco Veron of Argentina will star in on an Atlanta show. Adams has a record of 24 wins, 3 losses and 16 knockouts, while Veron has 14 wins, no losses, 1 draw and 10 knockouts. The 35-year-old Adams, from California, is coming off three straight wins, although they have been spread out since 2020. He has a wealth of experience, having faced ex-champ Jermall Charlo and defeated both Shane Mosley Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk. Veron is a talented 25-year old who will be going into one of the most important fights of his career. His experience in the amateur arena has helped him adapt to the professional ranks.
Adams has 24 wins, 3 losses and 16 knockouts, while Veron has 14 wins, no losses, 1 draw and 10 knockouts.
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Brandon Adams sees action tonight vs. undefeated Francisco Veron
After three years away from active fighting, junior middleweight Brandon Adams returns today (Friday) for his second fight of the year. Adams and undefeated Francisco Veron of Argentina will star in on an Atlanta show. Adams has a record of 24 wins, 3 losses and 16 knockouts, while Veron has 14 wins, no losses, 1 draw and 10 knockouts. The 35-year-old Adams, from California, is coming off three straight wins, although they have been spread out since 2020. He has a wealth of experience, having faced ex-champ Jermall Charlo and defeated both Shane Mosley Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk. Veron is a talented 25-year old who will be going into one of the most important fights of his career. His experience in the amateur arena has helped him adapt to the professional ranks.
Adams has 24 wins, 3 losses and 16 knockouts, while Veron has 14 wins, no losses, 1 draw and 10 knockouts.
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Women's title fight lands in Saudi Arabia |
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Australia's Skye Nicolson will defend her WBC featherweight title against England's Raven Chapman on October 12th on the card headlined by the world light heavyweight championship fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nicolson (11-0, 1 KO), age 28,will look to make the second defense of her WBC crown against Chapman (9-0, 2 KOs), age 30, a dangerous and quality opponent.
Nicolson, from Yatala, Australia, trains in England and reports ready and excited for this great challenge. No crowing or platitudes. Just plainly: “I feel very honored to have this privilege. Raven and I have the responsibility to put on a show for the fans, to be in a real fight where we show that women can fight, that women can be strong and feminine. I feel that it is a really empowering position to be in, to inspire women as well. I feel very honored to be in this position and to be part of this movement, and I hope that it is a step in the right direction, hopefully the first of many. Hopefully we can start seeing women’s fights on all the cards of the Riyadh Season”.
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Women's title fight lands in Saudi Arabia
Australia's Skye Nicolson will defend her WBC featherweight title against England's Raven Chapman on October 12th on the card headlined by the world light heavyweight championship fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nicolson (11-0, 1 KO), age 28,will look to make the second defense of her WBC crown against Chapman (9-0, 2 KOs), age 30, a dangerous and quality opponent.
Nicolson, from Yatala, Australia, trains in England and reports ready and excited for this great challenge. No crowing or platitudes. Just plainly: “I feel very honored to have this privilege. Raven and I have the responsibility to put on a show for the fans, to be in a real fight where we show that women can fight, that women can be strong and feminine. I feel that it is a really empowering position to be in, to inspire women as well. I feel very honored to be in this position and to be part of this movement, and I hope that it is a step in the right direction, hopefully the first of many. Hopefully we can start seeing women’s fights on all the cards of the Riyadh Season”.
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Undefeated lightweight battle added to big Wembley show |
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Turki Alalshikh favorite Mark Chamberlain will face Josh Padley in a battle of undefeated British lightweights in a bout added to the great card headlined by the IBF heavyweight title defense of Daniel Dubois against fomrer two-time champion Anthony Joshua. The action takes place on September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London. Chamberlain’s most recent fight was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in May, when he knocked out Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab in the first round. Padely arrives after technically knocking out Conner Lee Doherty in March. Chamberlain, age 25, has a record of 16 wins in 16 fights, winning 12 by knockout, while Padley, age 28, has a record of 14 wins in 14 fights, winning 4 by knockout.
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Undefeated lightweight battle added to big Wembley show
Turki Alalshikh favorite Mark Chamberlain will face Josh Padley in a battle of undefeated British lightweights in a bout added to the great card headlined by the IBF heavyweight title defense of Daniel Dubois against fomrer two-time champion Anthony Joshua. The action takes place on September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London. Chamberlain’s most recent fight was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in May, when he knocked out Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab in the first round. Padely arrives after technically knocking out Conner Lee Doherty in March. Chamberlain, age 25, has a record of 16 wins in 16 fights, winning 12 by knockout, while Padley, age 28, has a record of 14 wins in 14 fights, winning 4 by knockout.
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British champ Chev Clarke makes U.S. debut Saturday |
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British cruiserweight champion Chev Clarke believes Diego Pacheco’s fans will become fans of him as he prepares face Efetobor Apochi on Pacheco's undercard this Saturday night (August 31st) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, live worldwide on DAZN. Clarke (10-0, 7 KOs including the World Series of Boxing) fights in America for the first time as a pro against Apochi (12-2, 12 KOs), with the big-hitting Brit taking his focus away from winning the British title outright to deal with the dangerous Nigerian first. Apochi is on the rebound after two losses by split decision in 2022 to Brandon Glanton and Adrian Taylor. He reemerged this year to defeat Lucas Da Silva and will now go into a big challenge vs. Clarke.
‘C4’ always wants to get business done early, but this time he has added incentives, to make sure he’s back out to watch Pacheco face Maciej Sulecki in the main event, and to do so in devastating fashion to make Pacheco’s fans into his own. “Diego Pacheco is a bad man,” said Clarke. “When I see him fight, he is cold! To be sharing the card with him is great. I rate him very highly, he’s special. The way he puts his combinations together is class, he’s a quality operator. I’m excited to watch him in person applying his craft. He’s got a bright future no doubt. He’s a great boxer, I can see him at the top of the 168lbs division in time for sure. If you like Diego Pacheco, you’ll definitely like me. He’s explosive, he maneuvers around the ring well and puts his shots together nicely, we’re similar fighters! Diego’s fans are going to love me. We’re in a different weight class and our stature is different but as entertainers go, we’re similar. We’ll have you hooked! You will definitely want to tune in because you’re getting two for the price of one on Saturday.”
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British champ Chev Clarke makes U.S. debut Saturday
British cruiserweight champion Chev Clarke believes Diego Pacheco’s fans will become fans of him as he prepares face Efetobor Apochi on Pacheco's undercard this Saturday night (August 31st) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, live worldwide on DAZN. Clarke (10-0, 7 KOs including the World Series of Boxing) fights in America for the first time as a pro against Apochi (12-2, 12 KOs), with the big-hitting Brit taking his focus away from winning the British title outright to deal with the dangerous Nigerian first. Apochi is on the rebound after two losses by split decision in 2022 to Brandon Glanton and Adrian Taylor. He reemerged this year to defeat Lucas Da Silva and will now go into a big challenge vs. Clarke.
‘C4’ always wants to get business done early, but this time he has added incentives, to make sure he’s back out to watch Pacheco face Maciej Sulecki in the main event, and to do so in devastating fashion to make Pacheco’s fans into his own. “Diego Pacheco is a bad man,” said Clarke. “When I see him fight, he is cold! To be sharing the card with him is great. I rate him very highly, he’s special. The way he puts his combinations together is class, he’s a quality operator. I’m excited to watch him in person applying his craft. He’s got a bright future no doubt. He’s a great boxer, I can see him at the top of the 168lbs division in time for sure. If you like Diego Pacheco, you’ll definitely like me. He’s explosive, he maneuvers around the ring well and puts his shots together nicely, we’re similar fighters! Diego’s fans are going to love me. We’re in a different weight class and our stature is different but as entertainers go, we’re similar. We’ll have you hooked! You will definitely want to tune in because you’re getting two for the price of one on Saturday.”
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CBN books California show for Sept. 21st |
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CBN Promotions announced its next boxing event, taking place on Saturday, September 21st at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. The action-packed night will be headlined by an eight-round main event featuring Los Angeles middleweight Nelson Oliva (11-0, 8 KOs), who is known for having power in both hands. Oliva will be looking to continue his unbeaten streak against Paulo Cesar Galdino (13-8-2, 9 KOs) of Brazil. The entire event will be broadcast live to 160 million homes across multiple networks, including Fubo Sports, Fox Deportes, Stadium, Gray TV, and will be tape delayed on Estrella TV.
"We’re thrilled to bring another exciting night of boxing to Thunder Studios," said Alex Camponovo, President of CBN Promotions. "This event features some of the best rising stars in the sport, and we’re committed to delivering top-notch matchups that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. Nelson Oliva and Alejandro Luis Silva are both undefeated and hungry to make a statement, and we can’t wait to see them in action." Tickets can be purchased online at www.cbnpromotions.com. Thunder Studios is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810
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An eight-round bout will feature California junior middleweight Alejandro Luis Silva (22-0-1, 17 KOs) from Paramount, CA, who is awaiting confirmation of his opponent. ..
Super bantamweight Hector Lopez (5-0, 4 KOs) from Compton, CA, will face an opponent TBA over six rounds...
Super featherweight Eric Mondragon (10-1-1, 4 KOs) of Maywood, CA, will face an opponent TBA over six rounds...
Flyweight Terry Washington (pro debut), from San Bernardino, CA, will face an opponent TBA over four rounds...
Opening up the show will be super bantamweight Gurjant Singh (2-0, 1 KO), from Artesia, CA, facing an opponent TBA over four rounds...
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CBN books California show for Sept. 21st
CBN Promotions announced its next boxing event, taking place on Saturday, September 21st at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. The action-packed night will be headlined by an eight-round main event featuring Los Angeles middleweight Nelson Oliva (11-0, 8 KOs), who is known for having power in both hands. Oliva will be looking to continue his unbeaten streak against Paulo Cesar Galdino (13-8-2, 9 KOs) of Brazil. The entire event will be broadcast live to 160 million homes across multiple networks, including Fubo Sports, Fox Deportes, Stadium, Gray TV, and will be tape delayed on Estrella TV.
"We’re thrilled to bring another exciting night of boxing to Thunder Studios," said Alex Camponovo, President of CBN Promotions. "This event features some of the best rising stars in the sport, and we’re committed to delivering top-notch matchups that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. Nelson Oliva and Alejandro Luis Silva are both undefeated and hungry to make a statement, and we can’t wait to see them in action." Tickets can be purchased online at www.cbnpromotions.com. Thunder Studios is located at 20434 S Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810
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An eight-round bout will feature California junior middleweight Alejandro Luis Silva (22-0-1, 17 KOs) from Paramount, CA, who is awaiting confirmation of his opponent. ..
Super bantamweight Hector Lopez (5-0, 4 KOs) from Compton, CA, will face an opponent TBA over six rounds...
Super featherweight Eric Mondragon (10-1-1, 4 KOs) of Maywood, CA, will face an opponent TBA over six rounds...
Flyweight Terry Washington (pro debut), from San Bernardino, CA, will face an opponent TBA over four rounds...
Opening up the show will be super bantamweight Gurjant Singh (2-0, 1 KO), from Artesia, CA, facing an opponent TBA over four rounds...
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Pacheco looking to stop Sulecki this weekend |
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Super middleweight Diego Pacheco hopes to make a statement by becoming the first man to knock out Maciej Sulecki when he takes on the rugged Pole at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Los Angeles on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN. Pacheco (21-0 17 KOs) is sitting pretty in the rankings at 168 pounds but is keen to keep active and getting valuable experience and rounds in the bank as he waits for his crack at a world title. In Sulecki (32-2 12 KOs), Pacheco takes on a former world title challenger in his 35th pro fight, with Sulecki's only defeats coming at the hands of Demetrius Andrade and Daniel Jacobs. Pacheco respects the 35 year old’s resume, and admits that this is his toughest test to date, but the 23 year old not only thinks he’ll be the third man to beat Sulecki, but he’ll become the first to do so inside the distance.
“Maciej is a veteran, he’s been in some tough fights, and he’s fought good champions,” said Pacheco. “I’m just looking forward to adding him to my resume. He’s another guy that’s looking to take this away from me, but I’ve put the work in, I have God on my side, and that’s all that matters. With the work, the talent and support that I have, there’s nothing that can stop me.
“Maciej has had harder fights than my other opponents. He’s boxed some great fighters, and he’s fought for a World title, and he’s beaten a lot of good fighters too. So, we won’t know until I’m in the ring with him if he’s my toughest fight, but I’m treating this fight like it’s my last fight and I’m ready for the best of him.
“I’m a special fighter. All respect to Jacobs and Andrade, but I think that stylistically, I’m more of a power-puncher, I’m a better counterpuncher, I just have it all. I can work inside and go to the body, I can outbox my opponents to frustrate them and get them to open up, it’s just a matter of how the fight goes, I’m ready for whatever he brings, and I believe I’ll get the knockout.
“I don’t like to do too much studying, because you can study, and study, and study, and then on fight night you meet something completely different. I prefer to adjust when I’m in there, so we’ll see what he brings on Saturday.”
Pacheco’s clash with Sulecki tops a stacked card in Los Angeles, where super featherweight KO artist Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez (27-1, 27 KOs) faces former title challenger Miguel Marriaga (31-7 26 KOs).
There’s an all-Mexican war as Arturo Cardenas (14-0-1 8 KOs) goes against Jesus Arechiga (21-1 15 KOs) at 122 pounds, Britain’s Chev ‘C4’ Clarke (9-0 7 KOs) makes his American debut against Efetobor Apochi (12-2 12 KOs) and the action on DAZN begins with a WBC interim title clash, as Adelaida Ruiz (16-0-1 8 KOs) defends her 115-pound secondary title against Ginny Fuchs (3-0 1 KO).
Recent Matchroom signing Fabian ‘Zurdo’ Rojo (9-0 7 KOs) meets Alejandro Frias (15-10-2 7 KOs) over six rounds at welterweight, Criztec Bazaldua (5-0 1 KOs) faces Kyle Erwin (7-2 3 KOs) over six rounds at junior welterweight, and Alex Gueche (5-0 5 KOs) kicks off the night over six bantamweight rounds against David Vargas (8-4-2 5 KOs).
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Pacheco looking to stop Sulecki this weekend
Super middleweight Diego Pacheco hopes to make a statement by becoming the first man to knock out Maciej Sulecki when he takes on the rugged Pole at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Los Angeles on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN. Pacheco (21-0 17 KOs) is sitting pretty in the rankings at 168 pounds but is keen to keep active and getting valuable experience and rounds in the bank as he waits for his crack at a world title. In Sulecki (32-2 12 KOs), Pacheco takes on a former world title challenger in his 35th pro fight, with Sulecki's only defeats coming at the hands of Demetrius Andrade and Daniel Jacobs. Pacheco respects the 35 year old’s resume, and admits that this is his toughest test to date, but the 23 year old not only thinks he’ll be the third man to beat Sulecki, but he’ll become the first to do so inside the distance.
“Maciej is a veteran, he’s been in some tough fights, and he’s fought good champions,” said Pacheco. “I’m just looking forward to adding him to my resume. He’s another guy that’s looking to take this away from me, but I’ve put the work in, I have God on my side, and that’s all that matters. With the work, the talent and support that I have, there’s nothing that can stop me.
“Maciej has had harder fights than my other opponents. He’s boxed some great fighters, and he’s fought for a World title, and he’s beaten a lot of good fighters too. So, we won’t know until I’m in the ring with him if he’s my toughest fight, but I’m treating this fight like it’s my last fight and I’m ready for the best of him.
“I’m a special fighter. All respect to Jacobs and Andrade, but I think that stylistically, I’m more of a power-puncher, I’m a better counterpuncher, I just have it all. I can work inside and go to the body, I can outbox my opponents to frustrate them and get them to open up, it’s just a matter of how the fight goes, I’m ready for whatever he brings, and I believe I’ll get the knockout.
“I don’t like to do too much studying, because you can study, and study, and study, and then on fight night you meet something completely different. I prefer to adjust when I’m in there, so we’ll see what he brings on Saturday.”
Pacheco’s clash with Sulecki tops a stacked card in Los Angeles, where super featherweight KO artist Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez (27-1, 27 KOs) faces former title challenger Miguel Marriaga (31-7 26 KOs).
There’s an all-Mexican war as Arturo Cardenas (14-0-1 8 KOs) goes against Jesus Arechiga (21-1 15 KOs) at 122 pounds, Britain’s Chev ‘C4’ Clarke (9-0 7 KOs) makes his American debut against Efetobor Apochi (12-2 12 KOs) and the action on DAZN begins with a WBC interim title clash, as Adelaida Ruiz (16-0-1 8 KOs) defends her 115-pound secondary title against Ginny Fuchs (3-0 1 KO).
Recent Matchroom signing Fabian ‘Zurdo’ Rojo (9-0 7 KOs) meets Alejandro Frias (15-10-2 7 KOs) over six rounds at welterweight, Criztec Bazaldua (5-0 1 KOs) faces Kyle Erwin (7-2 3 KOs) over six rounds at junior welterweight, and Alex Gueche (5-0 5 KOs) kicks off the night over six bantamweight rounds against David Vargas (8-4-2 5 KOs).
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Adelaida Ruiz defends interim title this weekend |
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Two undefeated super flyweights will have an interesting duel this Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on the same card where Diego Pacheco will face Poland's Maciej Sulecki. Fighting near her hometown will be Adelaida Ruiz of Los Angeles. She'll defend her WBC interim super flyweight champion against Ginny Fuchs of Texas. Ruiz, at 35 years old, has shown both power and technical ability. She made her professional debut in 2017 and continued her advance with an unblemished record of 16-0-1 and 8 KOs. Fuchs has less experience as a professional, with 3 wins, no losses and 1 knockout. The card is organized by Matchroom Boxing and will be televised by DAZN.
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Adelaida Ruiz defends interim title this weekend
Two undefeated super flyweights will have an interesting duel this Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on the same card where Diego Pacheco will face Poland's Maciej Sulecki. Fighting near her hometown will be Adelaida Ruiz of Los Angeles. She'll defend her WBC interim super flyweight champion against Ginny Fuchs of Texas. Ruiz, at 35 years old, has shown both power and technical ability. She made her professional debut in 2017 and continued her advance with an unblemished record of 16-0-1 and 8 KOs. Fuchs has less experience as a professional, with 3 wins, no losses and 1 knockout. The card is organized by Matchroom Boxing and will be televised by DAZN.
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Introducing Scottish welterweight Drew Limond |
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Scottish amateur star Drew Limond (1-0) will be promoted by Frank Warren and Queensberry after signing a contract with the Hall of Fame promoter. The 18-year-old Drew – son of the late British, Commonwealth and European champion Willie Limond – teams up with one of his father’s former promoters for a career that launched in Renfew, where he made his professional debut on Friday on the same show as his older brother Jake. Drew recorded a shutout victory over four rounds against Joe Hardy.
“It is obviously amazing for me because Frank is one of the best promoters in the world, so just to be part of the team is class,” said Drew on his promotional alliance. “My dad had a good relationship with Frank and I think Frank liked my dad as well. I’ve represented the national team of Scotland right across the world. I’ve been to the European championships, won British and obviously Scottish championships. I’ve been with Scotland in Argentina, Serbia and Italy. I think I had around 30 amateur fights in the end. I can do a bit of everything, mix it up from long range to short. I am a sort of box fighter and I hope there is a bit of power in there. When I saw Frank earlier in the year he said we would be doing four-rounders maybe five times a year and then work up from there.”
In a move that could possibly sweeten the deal, Drew is considering whether to retain his listed ring moniker of ‘White Sugar’, which was never originally intended for the public domain. “I don’t know if I’ll keep it because it was only me and my brother having a laugh. I boxed in France and the announcer knew about White Sugar. I didn’t tell him, so I might keep it, I don’t know yet.”
Warren seems delighted to be establishing a family connection with the signing of the young welterweight. “This signing of Drew means a lot to me because I was very fond of his dad and was honoured when he came to see me asking me to promote his son. He kept in touch over the following days saying how happy he was that Drew was coming to us, then we received the shocking news of his sudden passing. It will be special for me to guide Drew’s career and we will do everything we can to help him fulfil his enormous potential.”
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Introducing Scottish welterweight Drew Limond
Scottish amateur star Drew Limond (1-0) will be promoted by Frank Warren and Queensberry after signing a contract with the Hall of Fame promoter. The 18-year-old Drew – son of the late British, Commonwealth and European champion Willie Limond – teams up with one of his father’s former promoters for a career that launched in Renfew, where he made his professional debut on Friday on the same show as his older brother Jake. Drew recorded a shutout victory over four rounds against Joe Hardy.
“It is obviously amazing for me because Frank is one of the best promoters in the world, so just to be part of the team is class,” said Drew on his promotional alliance. “My dad had a good relationship with Frank and I think Frank liked my dad as well. I’ve represented the national team of Scotland right across the world. I’ve been to the European championships, won British and obviously Scottish championships. I’ve been with Scotland in Argentina, Serbia and Italy. I think I had around 30 amateur fights in the end. I can do a bit of everything, mix it up from long range to short. I am a sort of box fighter and I hope there is a bit of power in there. When I saw Frank earlier in the year he said we would be doing four-rounders maybe five times a year and then work up from there.”
In a move that could possibly sweeten the deal, Drew is considering whether to retain his listed ring moniker of ‘White Sugar’, which was never originally intended for the public domain. “I don’t know if I’ll keep it because it was only me and my brother having a laugh. I boxed in France and the announcer knew about White Sugar. I didn’t tell him, so I might keep it, I don’t know yet.”
Warren seems delighted to be establishing a family connection with the signing of the young welterweight. “This signing of Drew means a lot to me because I was very fond of his dad and was honoured when he came to see me asking me to promote his son. He kept in touch over the following days saying how happy he was that Drew was coming to us, then we received the shocking news of his sudden passing. It will be special for me to guide Drew’s career and we will do everything we can to help him fulfil his enormous potential.”
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Erislandy Lara: "Danny Garcia better be ready on Sept. 14th" |
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WBA middleweight champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (pictured) held a media workout in Las Vegas on Tuesday. On a Saturday, September 14th pay-per-view broadcast available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Lara will defend his world title against former two-division champion Danny “Swift” Garcia. Here is what Lara had to say Tuesday from the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas:
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Erislandy Lara: "Danny Garcia better be ready on Sept. 14th"
WBA middleweight champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (pictured) held a media workout in Las Vegas on Tuesday. On a Saturday, September 14th pay-per-view broadcast available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Lara will defend his world title against former two-division champion Danny “Swift” Garcia. Here is what Lara had to say Tuesday from the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas:
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Plant and McCumby exchange barbs |
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Former IBF super middleweight champion Caleb Plant (pictured) and his next opponent, unbeaten Trevor McCumby, held a media workout on Tuesday to preview the September 14th showdown on a PBC pay-per-view broadcast available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Plant and McCumby will square off for the WBA interim belt at 168 pounds. Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas:
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Plant and McCumby exchange barbs
Former IBF super middleweight champion Caleb Plant (pictured) and his next opponent, unbeaten Trevor McCumby, held a media workout on Tuesday to preview the September 14th showdown on a PBC pay-per-view broadcast available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Plant and McCumby will square off for the WBA interim belt at 168 pounds. Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas:
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A few words with Rolly Romero |
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Former WBA 140-pound title holder Rolando “Rolly” Romero worked out for the media on Tuesday. On September 14th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Romero will take on Manuel Jaimes in the pay-per-view opening bout. at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The main event that night sees Saul "Canelo" Álvarez putting his world super middleweight championship on the line against unbeaten Edgar Berlanga. Here is what Romero had to say Tuesday from the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas:
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A few words with Rolly Romero
Former WBA 140-pound title holder Rolando “Rolly” Romero worked out for the media on Tuesday. On September 14th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Romero will take on Manuel Jaimes in the pay-per-view opening bout. at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The main event that night sees Saul "Canelo" Álvarez putting his world super middleweight championship on the line against unbeaten Edgar Berlanga. Here is what Romero had to say Tuesday from the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas:
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Mexican action to stream on ESPN+ this Saturday |
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Mexican welterweights Julio Luna faces and Oliver Quintana will do battle in the ten-round main event this Saturday, Aug. 31st at Sala Urbana in Naucalpan, Mexico. Luna-Quintana and additional undercard action will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Luna (22-1-2, 12 KOs) overcame two early-career draws to reel off a ten-fight winning streak, setting the stage for his U.S. debut against Giovani Santillan in August 2022. The 26 year-old Luna lost to Santillan in a spirited effort but rebounded swiftly with a trio of victories, including a points triumph over Mexican knockout artist Omar Aguilar. Quintana (21-2, 16 KOs) enters this contest following three wins via the fast route.
In other streaming action from Naucalpan, Mexico:
Leonardo Ruiz (14-0, 8 KOs) vs. Alejandro Davila (23-5-2, 9 KOs), 10 rounds, junior middleweights;
Ernesto Salcedo (15-5, 12 KOs) vs. Joel Cordova (13-9-2, 3 KOs), 8 rounds, bantamweights;
Ariel Gonzalez (4-2-3, 2 KOs) vs. Martin Escamilla (10-3-1, 3 KOs), 8 rounds, lightweights;
Camilla Panatta (6-1-1, 1 KO) vs. Sara Carmona (8-0, 3 KOs), 8 rounds, featherweights;
Emiliano Alvarado (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Abel Cruz (3-2-1), 4 rounds, bantamweights; and
Oswaldo Molina (Pro Debut) vs. Felix Garcia (3-5, 2 KOs), 4 rounds, lightweights.
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Mexican action to stream on ESPN+ this Saturday
Mexican welterweights Julio Luna faces and Oliver Quintana will do battle in the ten-round main event this Saturday, Aug. 31st at Sala Urbana in Naucalpan, Mexico. Luna-Quintana and additional undercard action will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Luna (22-1-2, 12 KOs) overcame two early-career draws to reel off a ten-fight winning streak, setting the stage for his U.S. debut against Giovani Santillan in August 2022. The 26 year-old Luna lost to Santillan in a spirited effort but rebounded swiftly with a trio of victories, including a points triumph over Mexican knockout artist Omar Aguilar. Quintana (21-2, 16 KOs) enters this contest following three wins via the fast route.
In other streaming action from Naucalpan, Mexico:
Leonardo Ruiz (14-0, 8 KOs) vs. Alejandro Davila (23-5-2, 9 KOs), 10 rounds, junior middleweights;
Ernesto Salcedo (15-5, 12 KOs) vs. Joel Cordova (13-9-2, 3 KOs), 8 rounds, bantamweights;
Ariel Gonzalez (4-2-3, 2 KOs) vs. Martin Escamilla (10-3-1, 3 KOs), 8 rounds, lightweights;
Camilla Panatta (6-1-1, 1 KO) vs. Sara Carmona (8-0, 3 KOs), 8 rounds, featherweights;
Emiliano Alvarado (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Abel Cruz (3-2-1), 4 rounds, bantamweights; and
Oswaldo Molina (Pro Debut) vs. Felix Garcia (3-5, 2 KOs), 4 rounds, lightweights.
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Matchroom formally announces Shakur Stevenson signing |
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Eddie Hearn and Matchroom announced the signing of one of boxing’s biggest stars, three-division champion Shakur Stevenson. The WBC lightweight champion (24-0 including the World Series of Boxing) will defend his championship against former IBF junior lightweight king Joe Cordina on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stevenson-Cordina will take place on the same shiw in which Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev contest the undisputed world light heavyweight championship. A future showdown with mandatory challenger William Zepeda awaits the winner – and Stevenson is confident he will set-up a mega-fight with the undefeated Mexican.
“I am ready to start this next chapter of my career and it begins on October 12th with Joe Cordina on the stacked Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia,” said Stevenson. “I’ve made it clear that I want the biggest names and the biggest fights in the sport. Bring on William Zepeda at the top of 2025 and I’m ready for anyone who is brave enough to step in the ring with me. There have been few willing to take on that challenge in recent years. With Matchroom and Riyadh Season, I am teaming up with a promotional force that matches my world class talent. We will be unstoppable in and out of the ring, and I will continue to show my dominance for many years to come in the sport of boxing.”
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn believes Stevenson is a generational talent, who will etch his name in history as one of the sport’s all-time legends. “I am delighted to welcome what I believe is a pound-for-pound great to the Matchroom team,” said Hearn. “Shakur Stevenson is 27 and already a three-division World champion and might be unbeatable in the sport of boxing. This young man should be a global superstar, and I believe with our machine behind him, he will land all the big fights and receive all the credit that he deserves. The journey begins on October 12th in Riyadh on a huge card, and we cannot wait for the future together.”
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Matchroom formally announces Shakur Stevenson signing
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom announced the signing of one of boxing’s biggest stars, three-division champion Shakur Stevenson. The WBC lightweight champion (24-0 including the World Series of Boxing) will defend his championship against former IBF junior lightweight king Joe Cordina on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stevenson-Cordina will take place on the same shiw in which Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev contest the undisputed world light heavyweight championship. A future showdown with mandatory challenger William Zepeda awaits the winner – and Stevenson is confident he will set-up a mega-fight with the undefeated Mexican.
“I am ready to start this next chapter of my career and it begins on October 12th with Joe Cordina on the stacked Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia,” said Stevenson. “I’ve made it clear that I want the biggest names and the biggest fights in the sport. Bring on William Zepeda at the top of 2025 and I’m ready for anyone who is brave enough to step in the ring with me. There have been few willing to take on that challenge in recent years. With Matchroom and Riyadh Season, I am teaming up with a promotional force that matches my world class talent. We will be unstoppable in and out of the ring, and I will continue to show my dominance for many years to come in the sport of boxing.”
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn believes Stevenson is a generational talent, who will etch his name in history as one of the sport’s all-time legends. “I am delighted to welcome what I believe is a pound-for-pound great to the Matchroom team,” said Hearn. “Shakur Stevenson is 27 and already a three-division World champion and might be unbeatable in the sport of boxing. This young man should be a global superstar, and I believe with our machine behind him, he will land all the big fights and receive all the credit that he deserves. The journey begins on October 12th in Riyadh on a huge card, and we cannot wait for the future together.”
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Sugar Nunez to face Miguel Marriaga this weekend |
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Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez will face Miguel Marriaga to lead the undercard on Saturday August 31st, when Diego Pacheco headlines against Maciej Sulecki at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, live worldwide on DAZN. Nunez (27-1, 27 KOs) extended his 100 percent KO record with a career-best performance in February, entering enemy territory in Tajikistan to take out former world title holder Shavkhatdzon Rakhimov in the eleventh round of their IBF 130-pound final eliminator. Nunez, age 27, will take this fight rather than sitting and waiting for his mandatory shot at Anthony Cacace.
Marriaga (31-7 26 KOs) is out to derail those plans, and in doing so, the Colombian can stake his own claim for a fourth world title shot, having previously lost to Nicholas Walters, Oscar Valdez and Vasiliy Lomachenko for world honors at 126 and 130 pounds.
“I am happy and motivated by our commitment at the door, against the former contender for the world title on three occasions and adding that we will make our debut in the United States,” said Nunez. I know he is a strong fighter with a lot of experience but that motivates me even more to arrive in the best condition. We will be ready to go out with our hands raised on August 31st.”
“This is a huge opportunity for me to put myself back into position amongst the elite of the division,” said Marriaga. “Sugar is a very good and strong fighter, but I feel great, and I am going to give it everything I have come August 31st.”
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Sugar Nunez to face Miguel Marriaga this weekend
Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez will face Miguel Marriaga to lead the undercard on Saturday August 31st, when Diego Pacheco headlines against Maciej Sulecki at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, live worldwide on DAZN. Nunez (27-1, 27 KOs) extended his 100 percent KO record with a career-best performance in February, entering enemy territory in Tajikistan to take out former world title holder Shavkhatdzon Rakhimov in the eleventh round of their IBF 130-pound final eliminator. Nunez, age 27, will take this fight rather than sitting and waiting for his mandatory shot at Anthony Cacace.
Marriaga (31-7 26 KOs) is out to derail those plans, and in doing so, the Colombian can stake his own claim for a fourth world title shot, having previously lost to Nicholas Walters, Oscar Valdez and Vasiliy Lomachenko for world honors at 126 and 130 pounds.
“I am happy and motivated by our commitment at the door, against the former contender for the world title on three occasions and adding that we will make our debut in the United States,” said Nunez. I know he is a strong fighter with a lot of experience but that motivates me even more to arrive in the best condition. We will be ready to go out with our hands raised on August 31st.”
“This is a huge opportunity for me to put myself back into position amongst the elite of the division,” said Marriaga. “Sugar is a very good and strong fighter, but I feel great, and I am going to give it everything I have come August 31st.”
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Mayweather exhibition now in the books |
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Aged forty seven, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. made his debut in Mexico City, in an exhibition on Saturday night at the iconic Arena Ciudad de México. The fight was a rematch of a June 2023 exhibition between Mayweather and MMA fighter John Gotti III. Mayweather dominated Gotti during the eight two-minute rounds. Showing off his accomplished style, Mayweather took it upon himself to neutralize the more than 22-pound weight difference that Gotti had over him. “For me it was an honor to be able to come here to perform in Mexico,” Floyd said at the end of the fight.... On the same card, super bantamweight Alan David Picasso (29-0-1, 16 KOs) won by unanimous decision in twelve rounds over Azat “Crazy A” Hovhanisyan (21-5, 17 KOs)... Also, former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (33-7-3, 25 KOs) returned from a two-year hiatus to fight eight two-minute rounds against Rodrigo Damian Coria (13-6, 2 KOs) in an exhibition bout... Eighteen year-old lightweight prospect Curmel Traymayne Moton (5-0, 4 KOs) needed just 55 seconds to knock out Victor Vasquez (5-3-1) in the first round.
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Mayweather exhibition now in the books
Aged forty seven, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. made his debut in Mexico City, in an exhibition on Saturday night at the iconic Arena Ciudad de México. The fight was a rematch of a June 2023 exhibition between Mayweather and MMA fighter John Gotti III. Mayweather dominated Gotti during the eight two-minute rounds. Showing off his accomplished style, Mayweather took it upon himself to neutralize the more than 22-pound weight difference that Gotti had over him. “For me it was an honor to be able to come here to perform in Mexico,” Floyd said at the end of the fight.... On the same card, super bantamweight Alan David Picasso (29-0-1, 16 KOs) won by unanimous decision in twelve rounds over Azat “Crazy A” Hovhanisyan (21-5, 17 KOs)... Also, former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (33-7-3, 25 KOs) returned from a two-year hiatus to fight eight two-minute rounds against Rodrigo Damian Coria (13-6, 2 KOs) in an exhibition bout... Eighteen year-old lightweight prospect Curmel Traymayne Moton (5-0, 4 KOs) needed just 55 seconds to knock out Victor Vasquez (5-3-1) in the first round.
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Denny to defend European middleweight title vs. Sheeraz |
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On Saturday, September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London, England, middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz, will challenge European Ccampion Tyler Denny. On the same card, which is presented by Riyadh Season, is the IBF heavyweight title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua (in addition to five other bouts). Although the challenger for this bout, the 25 year-old Hamzah is the favorite. He has an undefeated record of 20 wins in 20 fights, winning 16 by knockouts. Denny, 32 years old, has a record of 19 wins in 24 fights, winning one by knockout, with 2 losses, one by knockout and 3 draws. He hasn't lost since 2019 and is coming off a win over Felix Cash in June.
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Denny to defend European middleweight title vs. Sheeraz
On Saturday, September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London, England, middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz, will challenge European Ccampion Tyler Denny. On the same card, which is presented by Riyadh Season, is the IBF heavyweight title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua (in addition to five other bouts). Although the challenger for this bout, the 25 year-old Hamzah is the favorite. He has an undefeated record of 20 wins in 20 fights, winning 16 by knockouts. Denny, 32 years old, has a record of 19 wins in 24 fights, winning one by knockout, with 2 losses, one by knockout and 3 draws. He hasn't lost since 2019 and is coming off a win over Felix Cash in June.
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New champion alert: Nazarena Romero claims vacant title at 122 |
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Nazarena Romero TKO10 Paulette Valenzuela ... Nazarena "Capricho" Romero won the WBA super bantamweight championship on Saturday night at the "WBA KO Drugs" festival at the Casino Buenos Aires and live on DAZN. Romero (14-0-2, 8 KOs) stopped Mexico’s Paulette Valenzuela (17-4, 4 KOs) in the tenth round. Romero dominated the brave Valenzuela with steady combination punching and was able to hurt her Mexican opponent in rounds three, eight and nine with hooks to the liver. Referee Roberto Ramirez Jr. finally indicated he’d seen enough just thirty seconds into the final round. With the victory, Romero became the 36th Argentine world champion in boxing history [according to Sampson Promotions]. Valenzuela is now 0-2 in world title fights, having also lost to Segolene Lefebvre in 2021. Back in January, the WBA ordered then-122-pound champion Erika Cruz of Mexico to make a mandatory defense against Romero. That fight took place in May and was scored a draw. In July, however, the WBA stripped Cruz of her title due to a positive test result for banned substances.
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New champion alert: Nazarena Romero claims vacant title at 122
Nazarena Romero TKO10 Paulette Valenzuela ... Nazarena "Capricho" Romero won the WBA super bantamweight championship on Saturday night at the "WBA KO Drugs" festival at the Casino Buenos Aires and live on DAZN. Romero (14-0-2, 8 KOs) stopped Mexico’s Paulette Valenzuela (17-4, 4 KOs) in the tenth round. Romero dominated the brave Valenzuela with steady combination punching and was able to hurt her Mexican opponent in rounds three, eight and nine with hooks to the liver. Referee Roberto Ramirez Jr. finally indicated he’d seen enough just thirty seconds into the final round. With the victory, Romero became the 36th Argentine world champion in boxing history [according to Sampson Promotions]. Valenzuela is now 0-2 in world title fights, having also lost to Segolene Lefebvre in 2021. Back in January, the WBA ordered then-122-pound champion Erika Cruz of Mexico to make a mandatory defense against Romero. That fight took place in May and was scored a draw. In July, however, the WBA stripped Cruz of her title due to a positive test result for banned substances.
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Venezuelan boxing update |
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On Saturday, August 31st, two welterweights from Anzoátegui state in Venezuela, will fight in Buenos Aires, Argentina as undefeated Jonathan Hernández is matched against the tough Eddy ‘El Terrible’ Colmenares. The ten-round bout will be the chief support prior to a bout between Aldana Florencia López (10-0) and Verónica Ruíz (5-1). Born in Cantaura, Hernández (12-0), will make his third fight of 2024, after defeating Elías Mauricio Haedo (14-6) by unanimous decision earlier this year, and winning by knockout against Mariano Agustín Sandoval (8-3-0) in May. He aso had a busy 2023, winning all five of his bouts, including a fifth-round knockout victory in April against countryman Kelvinyer Salazar (19-2-1). T
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Venezuelan boxing update
On Saturday, August 31st, two welterweights from Anzoátegui state in Venezuela, will fight in Buenos Aires, Argentina as undefeated Jonathan Hernández is matched against the tough Eddy ‘El Terrible’ Colmenares. The ten-round bout will be the chief support prior to a bout between Aldana Florencia López (10-0) and Verónica Ruíz (5-1). Born in Cantaura, Hernández (12-0), will make his third fight of 2024, after defeating Elías Mauricio Haedo (14-6) by unanimous decision earlier this year, and winning by knockout against Mariano Agustín Sandoval (8-3-0) in May. He aso had a busy 2023, winning all five of his bouts, including a fifth-round knockout victory in April against countryman Kelvinyer Salazar (19-2-1). T
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The Boxingtalk Scoreboard: results from Argentina |
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At the WBA's KO Drugs event in Argentina, María ‘La Chiqui’ Rivera got a career-best win at 44 years of age. Rivera (14-6-3) won the WBA interim flyweight belt against Mexico's Jacky Calvo (21-9-2)... Italian heavyweight Giovanni Scuderi (11-0) won by knockout in the eighth round against the local Jairo Suarez (7-3)... In a battle between two Argentine middleweights Sebastian Papeschi of Argentina (22-4) overcame Diego Ramirez (25-12-1) by knockout in the fifth round... American heavyweight DeAndre Savage (6-0) scored a third-round knockout over Argentina’s Esteban (6-7-1)... Colombia's Jaime Villegas (17-1) saw his unbeaten record come to an end against Buenos Aires' Daniel Combi (12-9), with Combi claiming the light heavyweight bout by majority decision.. Local bantamweight Lucrecia Arrieta (7-7) won a hard fought performance against Veronica Zuluaga of Colombia (6-2-1) via split decision.
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The Boxingtalk Scoreboard: results from Argentina
At the WBA's KO Drugs event in Argentina, María ‘La Chiqui’ Rivera got a career-best win at 44 years of age. Rivera (14-6-3) won the WBA interim flyweight belt against Mexico's Jacky Calvo (21-9-2)... Italian heavyweight Giovanni Scuderi (11-0) won by knockout in the eighth round against the local Jairo Suarez (7-3)... In a battle between two Argentine middleweights Sebastian Papeschi of Argentina (22-4) overcame Diego Ramirez (25-12-1) by knockout in the fifth round... American heavyweight DeAndre Savage (6-0) scored a third-round knockout over Argentina’s Esteban (6-7-1)... Colombia's Jaime Villegas (17-1) saw his unbeaten record come to an end against Buenos Aires' Daniel Combi (12-9), with Combi claiming the light heavyweight bout by majority decision.. Local bantamweight Lucrecia Arrieta (7-7) won a hard fought performance against Veronica Zuluaga of Colombia (6-2-1) via split decision.
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Robert Guerrero III fights in San Antonio today |
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Today (August 24th), super featherweight Robert Guerrero III (2-0, 1 KO) will make his American debut at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas. The son of former multiple division champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, Guerrero Jr. is set to face Jesus Cortinas (0-0-1, 0 KOs) from San Antonio, TX, in a scheduled four rounder. The event, promoted by Triple A Promotions, has already sold out, but fans can still catch all the action as it streams live, free of charge, on ABC affiliate KSAT.com and KSAT+. Doors to the event open at 6:00 pm, with the first bell scheduled for 7:30 pm.
Robert Guerrero III is excited to showcase his talent on American soil for the first time. "Making my USA debut is a dream come true," said Guerrero Jr, who is trained by his grandfather Ruben Guerrero. "I've been working hard to prove myself, and I can't wait to step into the ring and perform at my best. I bring an exciting style to the ring and I’m definitely going to let my hands go.”
Robert Guerrero Sr., who has been training his son with his dad, expressed his pride in the young fighter’s progress. "Robert has been working tirelessly to make a name for himself," said Guerrero Sr. "He’s focused, determined, and ready to take on the challenge this Saturday."
Guerrero II is particularly thrilled that his fans back home in California will be able to watch his fight live. "It means everything to me that my supporters in California can tune in and be part of this journey. I’m grateful for all the love and support, and I promise to make them proud."
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Robert Guerrero III fights in San Antonio today
Today (August 24th), super featherweight Robert Guerrero III (2-0, 1 KO) will make his American debut at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas. The son of former multiple division champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, Guerrero Jr. is set to face Jesus Cortinas (0-0-1, 0 KOs) from San Antonio, TX, in a scheduled four rounder. The event, promoted by Triple A Promotions, has already sold out, but fans can still catch all the action as it streams live, free of charge, on ABC affiliate KSAT.com and KSAT+. Doors to the event open at 6:00 pm, with the first bell scheduled for 7:30 pm.
Robert Guerrero III is excited to showcase his talent on American soil for the first time. "Making my USA debut is a dream come true," said Guerrero Jr, who is trained by his grandfather Ruben Guerrero. "I've been working hard to prove myself, and I can't wait to step into the ring and perform at my best. I bring an exciting style to the ring and I’m definitely going to let my hands go.”
Robert Guerrero Sr., who has been training his son with his dad, expressed his pride in the young fighter’s progress. "Robert has been working tirelessly to make a name for himself," said Guerrero Sr. "He’s focused, determined, and ready to take on the challenge this Saturday."
Guerrero II is particularly thrilled that his fans back home in California will be able to watch his fight live. "It means everything to me that my supporters in California can tune in and be part of this journey. I’m grateful for all the love and support, and I promise to make them proud."
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South Africa to host light flyweight title fight |
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The IBO light flyeight title will be grabs on September 14th in South Africa when Mpumelelo Tshabalala meets "El Demonio" Junior Leandro Zarate. Tshabalala, from Guateng, South Arica, is 10-1 and on a five-fight winning streak. Zarate, from Argentina, is 24-4 with several rematches that pad his record a bit.
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South Africa to host light flyweight title fight
The IBO light flyeight title will be grabs on September 14th in South Africa when Mpumelelo Tshabalala meets "El Demonio" Junior Leandro Zarate. Tshabalala, from Guateng, South Arica, is 10-1 and on a five-fight winning streak. Zarate, from Argentina, is 24-4 with several rematches that pad his record a bit.
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Introducing British welterweight John Isaacs |
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John Isaacs is literally counting down the days until he gets to make his professional debut on Queensberry Promotions' show at London's York Hall on Friday September 6th. The next Bethnal Green bash – headlined by Sam Noakes defending his European lightweight title against mandatory challenger Gianluca Ceglia – will be the scene of another two young talents announcing themselves in the pro ranks, the other being Keano White from Lowestoft. In the case of Isaacs, just 19, his band of followers who have been snapping up tickets in droves, will venture to the Old Ford Road from the West Country, namely Swindon. Isaacs himself will be heading in from further South because his preparations are being carried out under the expert eye of leading trainer Wayne Batten down in Southampton.
The welterweight, who could well drop lower in the fullness of time, signed on the dotted line to become a Frank Warren fighter earlier this year and now his time to shine is looming large. “I really can’t wait,” said Isaacs, who was last in the ring some 11 months ago when he was victorious in the Senior Championships. “I have been training all year really, taking each step preparing for the day to come and hopefully a beautiful display of what I can do on the night.
“Mentally it puts me in a really strong place,” he reasoned on his link up with the Hall of Fame promoter. “I always wanted to do that, be that and say that I am a Frank Warren fighter. Training with who I am training with, working with who I am working with and doing what I am doing in the gym, I feel brilliant.
“I think Frank is a very brilliant man and very, very clever. A gentleman to speak to and I really enjoyed his company. The conversation we had I couldn’t have put any better if I had made it up myself.”
Isaacs, who views himself as a bit of a banger and is giving consideration to the stage name of ‘Big Bomb’, enjoyed success across his amateur tenure, but his level of experience gathered was blighted by the coronavirus pandemic period.
“I had 19 amateurs and won 17, winning three championships and was semi-finalist in the Haringey International Box Cup.
“There were a few stoppages in there and hopefully I can bring that through to the pros as well. Everyone loves a knockout streak so hopefully I can deliver on that.
“I am very strong, I like to think and have always been a bit of a puncher. I am a very aggressive boxer, entertaining and hopefully I will keep everyone excited and wanting to see more.
“I’ve got two busloads coming down from Swindon and a lot of people have sorted out hotels. I am so looking forward to it.”
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Introducing British welterweight John Isaacs
John Isaacs is literally counting down the days until he gets to make his professional debut on Queensberry Promotions' show at London's York Hall on Friday September 6th. The next Bethnal Green bash – headlined by Sam Noakes defending his European lightweight title against mandatory challenger Gianluca Ceglia – will be the scene of another two young talents announcing themselves in the pro ranks, the other being Keano White from Lowestoft. In the case of Isaacs, just 19, his band of followers who have been snapping up tickets in droves, will venture to the Old Ford Road from the West Country, namely Swindon. Isaacs himself will be heading in from further South because his preparations are being carried out under the expert eye of leading trainer Wayne Batten down in Southampton.
The welterweight, who could well drop lower in the fullness of time, signed on the dotted line to become a Frank Warren fighter earlier this year and now his time to shine is looming large. “I really can’t wait,” said Isaacs, who was last in the ring some 11 months ago when he was victorious in the Senior Championships. “I have been training all year really, taking each step preparing for the day to come and hopefully a beautiful display of what I can do on the night.
“Mentally it puts me in a really strong place,” he reasoned on his link up with the Hall of Fame promoter. “I always wanted to do that, be that and say that I am a Frank Warren fighter. Training with who I am training with, working with who I am working with and doing what I am doing in the gym, I feel brilliant.
“I think Frank is a very brilliant man and very, very clever. A gentleman to speak to and I really enjoyed his company. The conversation we had I couldn’t have put any better if I had made it up myself.”
Isaacs, who views himself as a bit of a banger and is giving consideration to the stage name of ‘Big Bomb’, enjoyed success across his amateur tenure, but his level of experience gathered was blighted by the coronavirus pandemic period.
“I had 19 amateurs and won 17, winning three championships and was semi-finalist in the Haringey International Box Cup.
“There were a few stoppages in there and hopefully I can bring that through to the pros as well. Everyone loves a knockout streak so hopefully I can deliver on that.
“I am very strong, I like to think and have always been a bit of a puncher. I am a very aggressive boxer, entertaining and hopefully I will keep everyone excited and wanting to see more.
“I’ve got two busloads coming down from Swindon and a lot of people have sorted out hotels. I am so looking forward to it.”
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Update: Nate Diaz vs. Fanmio dispute is headed to arbitration |
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UPDATE: A Florida federal court has referred the $9 million dispute between boxer / mixed martial artist Nate Diaz and his promoter to arbitration. This means the dispute over how much Diaz is entitled to be paid for his recent win over Jorge Masvidal will be decided behind closed doors. Original story from Aug. 14, 2024: Mixed martial artist turned boxer Nate Diaz filed a lawsuit in in Florida federal court last month, claiming boxing promoter Solomon Engel and his company Fanmio stiffed him out of $9 million after Diaz fought Jorge Masvidal on July 6th. Diaz, who won the boxing match by majority decision, alleges he was guaranteed $10 million but received only a $1 million advance prior to the fight but nothing more after the fight took place. As a result, Diaz is suing both Fanmio and Engel personally for fraud, breach of contract and deceptive and unfair trade practices. The lawsuit seeks a total of $20 million, which includes a claim for punitive damages. Diaz’s attorneys, Ronnie Bitman and Jeremiah Reynolds wrote, “There is nothing lower or more despicable in the world of boxing than a boxing promoter who allows a fighter to put their health and safety on the line in boxing event so that the promoter has the chance to make tremendous profits, only to later renege on paying the boxer following the event.”
In response, Fanmio and Engel's first court filing seeks to remove the case from federal court behind cosed doors to private arbitration. But the request also offers the following glimpse into their defense to the $9 million claim. The defendants told the court, "In connection with a July 6th boxing match between Diaz and, Fanmio and Diaz entered several agreements, whereby Fanmio agreed to promote the Bout, and Diaz agreed (i) to participate in the boxing match, and (ii) to provide marketing services related to the Bout. Diaz repeatedly defaulted under the relevant agreements and failed to provide the marketing services as required. Thus, Diaz is not owed any additional compensation for marketing services, beyond what he was already paid for his in-ring services. However, all claims relating to the agreements—including Diaz’s alleged defaults and all of Plaintiff’s claims in this lawsuit—should be decided by an arbitrator, rather than this Court… On July 29th, Fanmio sent Diaz a demand to arbitrate all claims of this lawsuit, as well as Diaz’s alleged defaults under the agreements, as required under the parties’ binding agreement to arbitrate. To date, Plaintiff has not voluntarily submitted to arbitration."
PRIOR BOXINGTALK COVERAGE
JULY 16, 2024: Wthin a few hours after the lawsuit was made public, Fanmio issued the following statement: “Nate Diaz has filed a frivolous lawsuit against Fanmio which claims that fraud and breach of contract were committed by Fanmio, yet neither has taken place. In fact, Diaz has already been paid seven figures in connection with the fight. I look forward to resolving this dispute through the appropriate process and am confident that justice will prevail. Making salacious and defamatory statements to the media in order to harm my family and I has only strengthened my resolve to ensure that the truth will triumph.”
Here are the key allegations in the lawsuit, lightly edited to remove repetition and some legal terms. Remember, these are allegations that still must be proven by Diaz:
"This case involves an outright fraud committed by Fanmio, Inc. and its president and owner, Solmon Engel, upon famed mixed martial artist and boxer, Nathan Diaz. Fanmio describes itself as an entertainment company that provides online access to entertainment events, films, and celebrity experiences. In 2023, Fanmio and Engel approached Diaz and his representatives, about a boxing match between Diaz and retired MMA fighter, Jorge Masvidal. Diaz and his representatives were skeptical that Fanmio and Engel had the financial resources to fund the payments, but they were assured repeatedly that Fanmio and Engel had the financial resources to pay Diaz and that any payments owed to Diaz for participating in the boxing event would be fully guaranteed.
"Engel and Fanmio repeatedly promised and contractually guaranteed in writing they would pay the sum of $10 million to Diaz for helping to promote the fight and boxing Masvidal, with $1 million paid upfront and $9 million paid after the event. The boxing event between Diaz and Masvidal took place on July 6, 2024 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. From all appearances, the event was a smashing success. The entire 18,000+ seat Honda Center sold-out, and the fight between Masvidal and Diaz was action packed, going the ten-round distance, with Diaz ultimately prevailing in a majority decision over Masvidal.
"[According to Diaz], Fanmio and Engel are now reneging on their written and oral promises and guarantees to pay $9 million owing to Diaz because they claim they are going to lose money on the event. In a flurry of desperate calls to Diaz’s representatives following the event, Engel despondently groveled that he was going to lose more money than he had anticipated on the event if he paid Diaz what he had promised and that his wife might divorce him because of the financial losses. Engel went so far as to threaten he might have to declare bankruptcy to avoid paying Diaz what he owed.
"Engel knew that Diaz and his representatives were concerned about this exact situation of Engel reneging on payment if the event was not a financial success. In the months and weeks leading up to the event, Fanmio, Engel, and their representatives intentionally lied to Diaz’s representatives about having set aside the money to make the payments and the payments being guaranteed, going so far as to have their lawyer inform Diaz’s representatives in writing that the money to pay Diaz was being held in an independent collection account. Unfortunately, Diaz has been given no choice but to now sue Fanmio and Engel to address their blatant breach of contract and fraud, and recover the money Diaz is indisputably owed.
"In May 2024, Fanmio and Engel assured Diaz’s representatives both orally and in writing that Diaz’s payments were guaranteed and not dependent on the event’s financial success. In addition, Fanmio, Engel and their representatives expressly represented that the money to pay Diaz had already been deposited in an independent third party collection account managed by [a company named] Salford Corporate Services Inc. On May 2nd, Engel told Diaz’s representatives that he had already deposited all of the funds in the collection account held by his lawyer, Yosef Shwedel, that were necessary to pay for the event and stated the funds are with Shwedel already. Engel said the guaranteed amounts would be paid out first, as he had done in past fights, and by no later than five business days following the event.
"On May 12th, Shwedel, who is also an officer and owner of Salford, sent an email to Diaz’s attorney, Sam Awad, copying Engel and Rosenfield, stating that “regarding your inquiries relating to funds, please be informed that as a matter of course our firm does not furnish letters concerning our client's funds to external parties unless they are required under agreements governing the relationship between our client and such third party. However, our firm can confirm that either directly or through Salford Corporate Services Inc, it has received from and for Fanmio amounts in excess of $8,500,000 for the Fanmio bouts.”
"Diaz would have never participated in the event if his representatives had not received the foregoing assurances from Fanmio and Engel via their attorney. On May 13th, Rosenfield and Engel spoke about concerns about Fanmio and Engel paying Diaz. Engel told Rosenfield that “You have nothing to worry about. Nate is getting paid.” Rosenfield replied, stating “we just want to make sure you are not counting on event proceeds as the only way to get it since I am projecting us to come in low.” Engel responded, stating “don’t worry. Nate is going to be fine. I have said that to you that from the start.”
"In the weeks leading up to the event, Diaz’s representatives were concerned about Fanmio and Engel’s efforts to generate pay-per-view sales, including failing to contract with the key players in the pay-per-view market. On June 21st, Rosenfield pressed Engel on what his plan was if the PPV underperformed going so far as to say “you do realize no matter what, you owe Nate $9 million on the Friday after the fight.” Engel again assured Rosenfield that Fanmio and Engel had no concerns about the financial performance of the event. Engel told Rosenfield that “Don’t worry. I pay everybody. Nate will be paid. I don’t have the contract in front of me, but yes.” Engel told Rosenfield during the call that he had a net worth of $80 million in an apparent effort to further comfort Rosenfield that Diaz would be fully paid.
"On May 14th, Fanmio sent a letter complaining that Diaz had failed to perform certain promotional obligations in connection with the event. On June 14th, Diaz’s lawyer, Jeremiah Reynolds, responded, denying that Diaz had failed to perform any promotional obligations. On June 23rd, Rosenfield again demanded assurances from Engel that Diaz would be fully paid if he complied with the promotional obligations during fight week. Engel said that Rosenfield was being ridiculous and “I am not going to stiff Nate Diaz. But Nate has to understand how vital fight week promotion is.” Rosenfield assured Engel that throughout Diaz’s career he has always been fully compliant with media activities during fight week and this would be no different.
"On June 27th, Shwedel again assured Reynolds that Fanmio intended to fully pay Diaz and had no intention of deducting any amounts from payments guaranteed to Diaz. Following the call, Reynolds sent an email stating, “thanks very much for the call today. I understand that the intention from Fanmio in sending your letter is to document past alleged failures to promote but there is no intention of making deductions to my client’s payments as a result of the allegations in your letter. My client intends to perform all agreed promotional obligations but it is critical that Fanmio be clear about its expectations for fight week and the parties agree on a promotional schedule. I am hopeful everyone can work cooperatively towards a very successful event.”
"Diaz participated in an unprecedented amount of media promotion for the fight, including six press conferences, four times the amount of social media posts he has ever done for any previous fight, plus he agreed to media availability, podcast interviews, and granted permission to Fanmio to utilize his YouTube channel as a distribution platform for fight-related promotional content. In the week leading up to the event, Diaz did everything requested of him to promote the success of the event, including doing podcast interviews, participating in press conferences, and posting on social media. Diaz did everything and more to attempt to make the fight a success. The value of Diaz’s services for marketing and participating in the event well exceeds $20 million.
"Following the event, Diaz looked forward to being paid what he had rightly earned and what had been repeatedly promised and guaranteed. Diaz was provided a check by a Eric Bottjer (a matchmaker hired by Fanmio) for Diaz’s disclosed purse of $500,000, which had been disclosed to the California State Athletic Commission. However, later than night, Bottjer asked for Diaz to return the check, stating that Fanmio preferred to just pay Diaz the entire guaranteed sum of $9 million by wire at one time. Diaz in good faith complied expecting that Fanmio and Engel would make good on their promises guaranteeing his payment of $9 million, but remarkably, Fanmio and Engel have even reneged on paying Diaz the disclosed purse that was listed on a contract provided by the California State Athletic Commission. Diaz is informed and believes that Fanmio’s and Engel’s request to return the $500,000 disclosed purse was part of the fraud committed by Engel and Fanmio who had already decided that very night to renege on the payments owed to Diaz.
"Instead, Engel and Fanmio have now told Diaz’s representatives that they are not satisfied with the financial performance of the event on pay-per-view and are unwilling to pay Diaz the full $9 million he is owed. Fanmio and Engel have even gone so far as to despicably threaten to declare bankruptcy to avoid payment to Diaz. Diaz has been given no choice but to sue for what he is owed."
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Update: Nate Diaz vs. Fanmio dispute is headed to arbitration
UPDATE: A Florida federal court has referred the $9 million dispute between boxer / mixed martial artist Nate Diaz and his promoter to arbitration. This means the dispute over how much Diaz is entitled to be paid for his recent win over Jorge Masvidal will be decided behind closed doors. Original story from Aug. 14, 2024: Mixed martial artist turned boxer Nate Diaz filed a lawsuit in in Florida federal court last month, claiming boxing promoter Solomon Engel and his company Fanmio stiffed him out of $9 million after Diaz fought Jorge Masvidal on July 6th. Diaz, who won the boxing match by majority decision, alleges he was guaranteed $10 million but received only a $1 million advance prior to the fight but nothing more after the fight took place. As a result, Diaz is suing both Fanmio and Engel personally for fraud, breach of contract and deceptive and unfair trade practices. The lawsuit seeks a total of $20 million, which includes a claim for punitive damages. Diaz’s attorneys, Ronnie Bitman and Jeremiah Reynolds wrote, “There is nothing lower or more despicable in the world of boxing than a boxing promoter who allows a fighter to put their health and safety on the line in boxing event so that the promoter has the chance to make tremendous profits, only to later renege on paying the boxer following the event.”
In response, Fanmio and Engel's first court filing seeks to remove the case from federal court behind cosed doors to private arbitration. But the request also offers the following glimpse into their defense to the $9 million claim. The defendants told the court, "In connection with a July 6th boxing match between Diaz and, Fanmio and Diaz entered several agreements, whereby Fanmio agreed to promote the Bout, and Diaz agreed (i) to participate in the boxing match, and (ii) to provide marketing services related to the Bout. Diaz repeatedly defaulted under the relevant agreements and failed to provide the marketing services as required. Thus, Diaz is not owed any additional compensation for marketing services, beyond what he was already paid for his in-ring services. However, all claims relating to the agreements—including Diaz’s alleged defaults and all of Plaintiff’s claims in this lawsuit—should be decided by an arbitrator, rather than this Court… On July 29th, Fanmio sent Diaz a demand to arbitrate all claims of this lawsuit, as well as Diaz’s alleged defaults under the agreements, as required under the parties’ binding agreement to arbitrate. To date, Plaintiff has not voluntarily submitted to arbitration."
PRIOR BOXINGTALK COVERAGE
JULY 16, 2024: Wthin a few hours after the lawsuit was made public, Fanmio issued the following statement: “Nate Diaz has filed a frivolous lawsuit against Fanmio which claims that fraud and breach of contract were committed by Fanmio, yet neither has taken place. In fact, Diaz has already been paid seven figures in connection with the fight. I look forward to resolving this dispute through the appropriate process and am confident that justice will prevail. Making salacious and defamatory statements to the media in order to harm my family and I has only strengthened my resolve to ensure that the truth will triumph.”
Here are the key allegations in the lawsuit, lightly edited to remove repetition and some legal terms. Remember, these are allegations that still must be proven by Diaz:
"This case involves an outright fraud committed by Fanmio, Inc. and its president and owner, Solmon Engel, upon famed mixed martial artist and boxer, Nathan Diaz. Fanmio describes itself as an entertainment company that provides online access to entertainment events, films, and celebrity experiences. In 2023, Fanmio and Engel approached Diaz and his representatives, about a boxing match between Diaz and retired MMA fighter, Jorge Masvidal. Diaz and his representatives were skeptical that Fanmio and Engel had the financial resources to fund the payments, but they were assured repeatedly that Fanmio and Engel had the financial resources to pay Diaz and that any payments owed to Diaz for participating in the boxing event would be fully guaranteed.
"Engel and Fanmio repeatedly promised and contractually guaranteed in writing they would pay the sum of $10 million to Diaz for helping to promote the fight and boxing Masvidal, with $1 million paid upfront and $9 million paid after the event. The boxing event between Diaz and Masvidal took place on July 6, 2024 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. From all appearances, the event was a smashing success. The entire 18,000+ seat Honda Center sold-out, and the fight between Masvidal and Diaz was action packed, going the ten-round distance, with Diaz ultimately prevailing in a majority decision over Masvidal.
"[According to Diaz], Fanmio and Engel are now reneging on their written and oral promises and guarantees to pay $9 million owing to Diaz because they claim they are going to lose money on the event. In a flurry of desperate calls to Diaz’s representatives following the event, Engel despondently groveled that he was going to lose more money than he had anticipated on the event if he paid Diaz what he had promised and that his wife might divorce him because of the financial losses. Engel went so far as to threaten he might have to declare bankruptcy to avoid paying Diaz what he owed.
"Engel knew that Diaz and his representatives were concerned about this exact situation of Engel reneging on payment if the event was not a financial success. In the months and weeks leading up to the event, Fanmio, Engel, and their representatives intentionally lied to Diaz’s representatives about having set aside the money to make the payments and the payments being guaranteed, going so far as to have their lawyer inform Diaz’s representatives in writing that the money to pay Diaz was being held in an independent collection account. Unfortunately, Diaz has been given no choice but to now sue Fanmio and Engel to address their blatant breach of contract and fraud, and recover the money Diaz is indisputably owed.
"In May 2024, Fanmio and Engel assured Diaz’s representatives both orally and in writing that Diaz’s payments were guaranteed and not dependent on the event’s financial success. In addition, Fanmio, Engel and their representatives expressly represented that the money to pay Diaz had already been deposited in an independent third party collection account managed by [a company named] Salford Corporate Services Inc. On May 2nd, Engel told Diaz’s representatives that he had already deposited all of the funds in the collection account held by his lawyer, Yosef Shwedel, that were necessary to pay for the event and stated the funds are with Shwedel already. Engel said the guaranteed amounts would be paid out first, as he had done in past fights, and by no later than five business days following the event.
"On May 12th, Shwedel, who is also an officer and owner of Salford, sent an email to Diaz’s attorney, Sam Awad, copying Engel and Rosenfield, stating that “regarding your inquiries relating to funds, please be informed that as a matter of course our firm does not furnish letters concerning our client's funds to external parties unless they are required under agreements governing the relationship between our client and such third party. However, our firm can confirm that either directly or through Salford Corporate Services Inc, it has received from and for Fanmio amounts in excess of $8,500,000 for the Fanmio bouts.”
"Diaz would have never participated in the event if his representatives had not received the foregoing assurances from Fanmio and Engel via their attorney. On May 13th, Rosenfield and Engel spoke about concerns about Fanmio and Engel paying Diaz. Engel told Rosenfield that “You have nothing to worry about. Nate is getting paid.” Rosenfield replied, stating “we just want to make sure you are not counting on event proceeds as the only way to get it since I am projecting us to come in low.” Engel responded, stating “don’t worry. Nate is going to be fine. I have said that to you that from the start.”
"In the weeks leading up to the event, Diaz’s representatives were concerned about Fanmio and Engel’s efforts to generate pay-per-view sales, including failing to contract with the key players in the pay-per-view market. On June 21st, Rosenfield pressed Engel on what his plan was if the PPV underperformed going so far as to say “you do realize no matter what, you owe Nate $9 million on the Friday after the fight.” Engel again assured Rosenfield that Fanmio and Engel had no concerns about the financial performance of the event. Engel told Rosenfield that “Don’t worry. I pay everybody. Nate will be paid. I don’t have the contract in front of me, but yes.” Engel told Rosenfield during the call that he had a net worth of $80 million in an apparent effort to further comfort Rosenfield that Diaz would be fully paid.
"On May 14th, Fanmio sent a letter complaining that Diaz had failed to perform certain promotional obligations in connection with the event. On June 14th, Diaz’s lawyer, Jeremiah Reynolds, responded, denying that Diaz had failed to perform any promotional obligations. On June 23rd, Rosenfield again demanded assurances from Engel that Diaz would be fully paid if he complied with the promotional obligations during fight week. Engel said that Rosenfield was being ridiculous and “I am not going to stiff Nate Diaz. But Nate has to understand how vital fight week promotion is.” Rosenfield assured Engel that throughout Diaz’s career he has always been fully compliant with media activities during fight week and this would be no different.
"On June 27th, Shwedel again assured Reynolds that Fanmio intended to fully pay Diaz and had no intention of deducting any amounts from payments guaranteed to Diaz. Following the call, Reynolds sent an email stating, “thanks very much for the call today. I understand that the intention from Fanmio in sending your letter is to document past alleged failures to promote but there is no intention of making deductions to my client’s payments as a result of the allegations in your letter. My client intends to perform all agreed promotional obligations but it is critical that Fanmio be clear about its expectations for fight week and the parties agree on a promotional schedule. I am hopeful everyone can work cooperatively towards a very successful event.”
"Diaz participated in an unprecedented amount of media promotion for the fight, including six press conferences, four times the amount of social media posts he has ever done for any previous fight, plus he agreed to media availability, podcast interviews, and granted permission to Fanmio to utilize his YouTube channel as a distribution platform for fight-related promotional content. In the week leading up to the event, Diaz did everything requested of him to promote the success of the event, including doing podcast interviews, participating in press conferences, and posting on social media. Diaz did everything and more to attempt to make the fight a success. The value of Diaz’s services for marketing and participating in the event well exceeds $20 million.
"Following the event, Diaz looked forward to being paid what he had rightly earned and what had been repeatedly promised and guaranteed. Diaz was provided a check by a Eric Bottjer (a matchmaker hired by Fanmio) for Diaz’s disclosed purse of $500,000, which had been disclosed to the California State Athletic Commission. However, later than night, Bottjer asked for Diaz to return the check, stating that Fanmio preferred to just pay Diaz the entire guaranteed sum of $9 million by wire at one time. Diaz in good faith complied expecting that Fanmio and Engel would make good on their promises guaranteeing his payment of $9 million, but remarkably, Fanmio and Engel have even reneged on paying Diaz the disclosed purse that was listed on a contract provided by the California State Athletic Commission. Diaz is informed and believes that Fanmio’s and Engel’s request to return the $500,000 disclosed purse was part of the fraud committed by Engel and Fanmio who had already decided that very night to renege on the payments owed to Diaz.
"Instead, Engel and Fanmio have now told Diaz’s representatives that they are not satisfied with the financial performance of the event on pay-per-view and are unwilling to pay Diaz the full $9 million he is owed. Fanmio and Engel have even gone so far as to despicably threaten to declare bankruptcy to avoid payment to Diaz. Diaz has been given no choice but to sue for what he is owed."
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Shakur Stevenson signs with Matchroom |
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Matchroom's Eddie Hearn has announced that his company has signed three-division champion Shakur Stevenson of New Jersey to a promotional contract. Stevenson is the reigning WBC lightweight champion and for years had been under contract to Top Rank. With the signing, Stevenson is expected to fight former 130-pound title holder Joe Cordina in Saudi Arabia on October 12th (on the same show where Artur Beterbiev and Dimitri Bivol unify the world light heavyweight championship). Hearn tweeted, "You’ve heard me say for years just how special this young man is and that was even before signing him! I believe Shakur Stevenson is a generational great. 27 years old, three-division world champion and he’s hardly out of first gear. Welcome to the team champ. Let’s work!"
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Shakur Stevenson signs with Matchroom
Matchroom's Eddie Hearn has announced that his company has signed three-division champion Shakur Stevenson of New Jersey to a promotional contract. Stevenson is the reigning WBC lightweight champion and for years had been under contract to Top Rank. With the signing, Stevenson is expected to fight former 130-pound title holder Joe Cordina in Saudi Arabia on October 12th (on the same show where Artur Beterbiev and Dimitri Bivol unify the world light heavyweight championship). Hearn tweeted, "You’ve heard me say for years just how special this young man is and that was even before signing him! I believe Shakur Stevenson is a generational great. 27 years old, three-division world champion and he’s hardly out of first gear. Welcome to the team champ. Let’s work!"
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Japan to go title-fight crazy on October 13th-14th |
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Tokyo's Ariake Arena will host two consecutive days of championship action — eight fights and seven world title showdowns — streaming live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ during the early morning hours. The action kicks off Sunday, Oct. 13th, as Takuma Inoue defends his WBA bantamweight title against Seiya Tsutsumi. In the co-feature, Kenshiro Teraji aims to conquer a second weight class by facing former champion Cristofer Rosales for the vacant WBC flyweight title. In additional title action on Sunday, Seigo Yuri Akui (20-2-1, 11 KOs) defends his WBA flyweight title against Thailand's Thananchai Charunphak (25-1, 15 KOs) and Shokichi Iwata (13-1, 10 KOs) is matched against Jairo Noriega (14-0, 3 KOs) for the vacant WBO light flyweight title. The action continues Monday, Oct. 14th, as three-division king Junto Nakatani defends his WBC bantamweight title against Petch Sor Chitpattana, Kosei Tanaka (20-1, 11 KOs) defends the WBO super flyweight title against Phumelele Cafu (10-0-3, 8 KOs) and the United States' Anthony Olascuaga (7-1, 5 KOs) travels to defend the WBO flyweight title on neutral ground against Jonathan Gonzalez (28-3-1, 14 KOs).
Inoue (20-1, 5 KOs), the younger brother of pound-for-pound mainstay Naoya Inoue, captured the vacant belt with a points win over Liborio Solis in April 2023. He defended it with a ninth-round stoppage versus former world champion Jerwin Ancajas in February and a unanimous decision over Sho Ishida in May. Tsutsumi (11-0-2, 8 KOs) makes his first world title appearance following a fourth-round TKO against Weerawat Noolae in July.
Teraji (22-1, 14 KOs), moving up in weight to 112 pounds, made three defenses of his WBC/WBA unified light flyweight crown, including a majority decision win over Carlos Cañizales in January. He is 14-1 in light flyweight world title contests dating back to May 2017. Rosales (37-6, 22 KOs) is on a five-fight winning streak following an April 2022 decision loss to eventual IBF champ Angel Ayala. He won the WBC flyweight world title in 2018 in Japan, stopping local favorite Daigo Higa in nine rounds.
Also on October 13th, former kickboxing world champion Tenshin Nasukawa (4-0, 2 KOs) faces Filipino contender Gerwin Asilo (9-0, 4 KOs) in a bantamweight contest.
Nakatani (28-0, 21 KOs) captured the WBC strap in February with a sixth-round TKO against Alexandro Santiago. The 26-year-old southpaw authored a devastating encore in July, knocking out Vincent Astrolabio in the opening round. Sor Chitpattana (76-1, 53 KOs) returns to Japan for the first time since his 2018 interim title bout loss to Takuma Inoue. Since that setback, he has an impressive 28-0 record with 20 knockouts.
In additional fight action on Sunday, Oct. 13:
• Seigo Yuri Akui (20-2-1, 11 KOs) vs. Thananchai Charunphak (25-1, 15 KOs), 12 Rounds, Akui’s WBA Flyweight World Title
• Shokichi Iwata (13-1, 10 KOs) vs. Jairo Noriega (14-0, 3 KOs), 12 Rounds, Vacant WBO Light Flyweight World Title
The action continues Monday, Oct. 14, as three-division king Junto Nakatani defends his WBC bantamweight world title against Petch Sor Chitpattana.
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Japan to go title-fight crazy on October 13th-14th
Tokyo's Ariake Arena will host two consecutive days of championship action — eight fights and seven world title showdowns — streaming live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ during the early morning hours. The action kicks off Sunday, Oct. 13th, as Takuma Inoue defends his WBA bantamweight title against Seiya Tsutsumi. In the co-feature, Kenshiro Teraji aims to conquer a second weight class by facing former champion Cristofer Rosales for the vacant WBC flyweight title. In additional title action on Sunday, Seigo Yuri Akui (20-2-1, 11 KOs) defends his WBA flyweight title against Thailand's Thananchai Charunphak (25-1, 15 KOs) and Shokichi Iwata (13-1, 10 KOs) is matched against Jairo Noriega (14-0, 3 KOs) for the vacant WBO light flyweight title. The action continues Monday, Oct. 14th, as three-division king Junto Nakatani defends his WBC bantamweight title against Petch Sor Chitpattana, Kosei Tanaka (20-1, 11 KOs) defends the WBO super flyweight title against Phumelele Cafu (10-0-3, 8 KOs) and the United States' Anthony Olascuaga (7-1, 5 KOs) travels to defend the WBO flyweight title on neutral ground against Jonathan Gonzalez (28-3-1, 14 KOs).
Inoue (20-1, 5 KOs), the younger brother of pound-for-pound mainstay Naoya Inoue, captured the vacant belt with a points win over Liborio Solis in April 2023. He defended it with a ninth-round stoppage versus former world champion Jerwin Ancajas in February and a unanimous decision over Sho Ishida in May. Tsutsumi (11-0-2, 8 KOs) makes his first world title appearance following a fourth-round TKO against Weerawat Noolae in July.
Teraji (22-1, 14 KOs), moving up in weight to 112 pounds, made three defenses of his WBC/WBA unified light flyweight crown, including a majority decision win over Carlos Cañizales in January. He is 14-1 in light flyweight world title contests dating back to May 2017. Rosales (37-6, 22 KOs) is on a five-fight winning streak following an April 2022 decision loss to eventual IBF champ Angel Ayala. He won the WBC flyweight world title in 2018 in Japan, stopping local favorite Daigo Higa in nine rounds.
Also on October 13th, former kickboxing world champion Tenshin Nasukawa (4-0, 2 KOs) faces Filipino contender Gerwin Asilo (9-0, 4 KOs) in a bantamweight contest.
Nakatani (28-0, 21 KOs) captured the WBC strap in February with a sixth-round TKO against Alexandro Santiago. The 26-year-old southpaw authored a devastating encore in July, knocking out Vincent Astrolabio in the opening round. Sor Chitpattana (76-1, 53 KOs) returns to Japan for the first time since his 2018 interim title bout loss to Takuma Inoue. Since that setback, he has an impressive 28-0 record with 20 knockouts.
In additional fight action on Sunday, Oct. 13:
• Seigo Yuri Akui (20-2-1, 11 KOs) vs. Thananchai Charunphak (25-1, 15 KOs), 12 Rounds, Akui’s WBA Flyweight World Title
• Shokichi Iwata (13-1, 10 KOs) vs. Jairo Noriega (14-0, 3 KOs), 12 Rounds, Vacant WBO Light Flyweight World Title
The action continues Monday, Oct. 14, as three-division king Junto Nakatani defends his WBC bantamweight world title against Petch Sor Chitpattana.
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Fulton looking forward to featherweight debut |
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Former two-belt 122-pound champion Stephen Fulton Jr. held a media workout in his hometown of Philadelphia on Wednesday ahead of his next fight, scheduled for Saturday, September 14th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Fulton will duel Carlos Castro in a new weight class, featherweight, that headlines a three-fight PBC on Prime Video lineup. The live-streaming action will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT and be available via free access to all fans, regardless of Prime membership or purchase of the Canelo Alvarez pay-per-view card it leads into. Here is what Fulton had to say Wednesday from the DSG Boxing Gym in Philadelphia:
“From what I’ve seen, Castro likes to box. He likes to use his length against fighters, but I think I have him beat there.
“It’s gonna be really good to get back in the ring. I’m ready to show everyone a different Stephen Fulton Jr. on September 14th.
“I don’t feel any pressure and I’m not worried about the layoff. I’m just focused on Carlos Castro.
“I definitely want to redeem myself after the loss. That’s why I’m training hard to be at my best in this fight.
“I’m gonna be a little more comfortable at the new weight. I’m ready for whatever comes my way. It’s important for me to get back in this fight and go from there.”
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Fulton looking forward to featherweight debut
Former two-belt 122-pound champion Stephen Fulton Jr. held a media workout in his hometown of Philadelphia on Wednesday ahead of his next fight, scheduled for Saturday, September 14th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Fulton will duel Carlos Castro in a new weight class, featherweight, that headlines a three-fight PBC on Prime Video lineup. The live-streaming action will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT and be available via free access to all fans, regardless of Prime membership or purchase of the Canelo Alvarez pay-per-view card it leads into. Here is what Fulton had to say Wednesday from the DSG Boxing Gym in Philadelphia:
“From what I’ve seen, Castro likes to box. He likes to use his length against fighters, but I think I have him beat there.
“It’s gonna be really good to get back in the ring. I’m ready to show everyone a different Stephen Fulton Jr. on September 14th.
“I don’t feel any pressure and I’m not worried about the layoff. I’m just focused on Carlos Castro.
“I definitely want to redeem myself after the loss. That’s why I’m training hard to be at my best in this fight.
“I’m gonna be a little more comfortable at the new weight. I’m ready for whatever comes my way. It’s important for me to get back in this fight and go from there.”
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Newark show booked for Oct. 12th |
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The Brick City Fight Night Series returns to Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, October 12th. The show will be presented by Rising Star Promotions, with twelve bouts scheduled, from the flyweight division up to the heavyweights. Tickets can be purchased at www.prucenter.com or www.Ticketmaster.com. Two bantamweights will fight for the opportunity to become a contender in the 118-pound division. Hometown favorite Emmanuel “Salserito” Rodriguez (15-2, 8 KOs) will face Brooklyn’s Khalid Twaiti (13-0, 5 KOs) in a ten-round bout.
In a crossroads junior welterweight fight, Terell Bostic (12-2, 2 KOs) of Wyandanch, N.Y. will face Jersey City’s Michael Lee (10-3, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bout. Bostic is coming off a career best win in his last bout, defeating Carlos Rosario in June by sixth-round stoppaget. Lee is moving down a weight class as he seeks to rebuild the momentum in his career.
“This is what boxing is all about: fighters stepping up to take on challenges. It’s a true blessing to bring an event to Prudential Center. I’m more than happy for this opportunity. This event will be one to remember,” said promoter Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna, who is also an active middleweight.
“Prudential Center is very excited to partner with Rising Star Promotions to welcome some of the best boxing talent in New Jersey and the tri-state area for the biggest edition of Brick City Fight Night Series, to date” said Dylan Wanagiel, VP of Sports Properties & Special Events for Prudential Center. “We look forward to Saturday, October 12 which will be a night full of electrifying boxing action while continuing to celebrate the ‘Sweet Science’ in Brick City.”
ADDITIONAL BOUTS
Two New Jersey heavyweights will make their professional debuts against one another as Erasmo Rosado Jr. of Paterson faces Woodbury’s Douglas Walsh.
Newark's own Michael “Slick” Anderson (24-3-1, 17 KOs) is looking for an opponent. He has wins over Dashon Johnson (11-2-3), DeMarcus Rogers (14-3-1) and a fifth-round knockout of Eudy Bernardo (25-6) in his last bout. Anderson, a welterweight on a seven-fight win streak, is no stranger to the Prudential Center crowd, having fought four of his last five bouts at the venue.
Also seeing action in an eight-round bout will be Newark’s own Anthony Johns (8-1, 6 KOs) who faces an opponent to be named. Johns, a 2019 National Golden Gloves champion, brings an all action style that makes him a popular attraction throughout the state.
One of the region’s most popular heavyweights, Kristian Prenga (15-1, 15 KOs) will make his second straight appearance at Prudential Center. Prenga, an Albania native who now resides in Edgewater, N.J., has won all of his 15 victories by knockout, including nine within the first two rounds.
Other boxers slated for action include Ghandi Romain (4-1, 4 KOs) of Newark, Kahshad Elliot (2-0, 2 KOs) of Plainfield, N.J., Jean Pierre Valencia (1-0, 1 KO) of Irvington, N.J., Quaseem Carter (5-1, 4 KOs) of Newark, Justin Palmieri (2-0, 1 KO) of Maple Shade, N.J., and Jose “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (19-0-2, 7 KOs) of Harlem, N.Y.
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Newark show booked for Oct. 12th
The Brick City Fight Night Series returns to Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, October 12th. The show will be presented by Rising Star Promotions, with twelve bouts scheduled, from the flyweight division up to the heavyweights. Tickets can be purchased at www.prucenter.com or www.Ticketmaster.com. Two bantamweights will fight for the opportunity to become a contender in the 118-pound division. Hometown favorite Emmanuel “Salserito” Rodriguez (15-2, 8 KOs) will face Brooklyn’s Khalid Twaiti (13-0, 5 KOs) in a ten-round bout.
In a crossroads junior welterweight fight, Terell Bostic (12-2, 2 KOs) of Wyandanch, N.Y. will face Jersey City’s Michael Lee (10-3, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bout. Bostic is coming off a career best win in his last bout, defeating Carlos Rosario in June by sixth-round stoppaget. Lee is moving down a weight class as he seeks to rebuild the momentum in his career.
“This is what boxing is all about: fighters stepping up to take on challenges. It’s a true blessing to bring an event to Prudential Center. I’m more than happy for this opportunity. This event will be one to remember,” said promoter Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna, who is also an active middleweight.
“Prudential Center is very excited to partner with Rising Star Promotions to welcome some of the best boxing talent in New Jersey and the tri-state area for the biggest edition of Brick City Fight Night Series, to date” said Dylan Wanagiel, VP of Sports Properties & Special Events for Prudential Center. “We look forward to Saturday, October 12 which will be a night full of electrifying boxing action while continuing to celebrate the ‘Sweet Science’ in Brick City.”
ADDITIONAL BOUTS
Two New Jersey heavyweights will make their professional debuts against one another as Erasmo Rosado Jr. of Paterson faces Woodbury’s Douglas Walsh.
Newark's own Michael “Slick” Anderson (24-3-1, 17 KOs) is looking for an opponent. He has wins over Dashon Johnson (11-2-3), DeMarcus Rogers (14-3-1) and a fifth-round knockout of Eudy Bernardo (25-6) in his last bout. Anderson, a welterweight on a seven-fight win streak, is no stranger to the Prudential Center crowd, having fought four of his last five bouts at the venue.
Also seeing action in an eight-round bout will be Newark’s own Anthony Johns (8-1, 6 KOs) who faces an opponent to be named. Johns, a 2019 National Golden Gloves champion, brings an all action style that makes him a popular attraction throughout the state.
One of the region’s most popular heavyweights, Kristian Prenga (15-1, 15 KOs) will make his second straight appearance at Prudential Center. Prenga, an Albania native who now resides in Edgewater, N.J., has won all of his 15 victories by knockout, including nine within the first two rounds.
Other boxers slated for action include Ghandi Romain (4-1, 4 KOs) of Newark, Kahshad Elliot (2-0, 2 KOs) of Plainfield, N.J., Jean Pierre Valencia (1-0, 1 KO) of Irvington, N.J., Quaseem Carter (5-1, 4 KOs) of Newark, Justin Palmieri (2-0, 1 KO) of Maple Shade, N.J., and Jose “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (19-0-2, 7 KOs) of Harlem, N.Y.
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Middleweight John Easter fights in Mexico City this weekend |
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Middleweight power puncher John “The Candyman” Easter (6-0, 6 KOs), signed with Floyd Mayweather’s TMT Promotions, is set to return to the ring this Saturday, August 24th in México City. Easter will face Gilberto Flores (25-23, 19 KOs) from Hidalgo, Mexico, in a scheduled six-round bout prior to Mayweather's exhibition with John Gotti III airing live on DAZN.
Easter, who has knocked out every opponent he’s faced, will be making his 2024 debut after recently joining forces with trainer Bob Santos. This marks Easter’s fifth fight in Mexico. “I’m thrilled to be back in the ring, especially on a card of this magnitude,” said Easter. “Fighting in Mexico has always been a special experience for me, as I made my pro debut there, and I’m ready to put on a show for the fans. The Candyman is back!”
Santos is also excited about Easter’s return. “John has incredible power, and we’ve been working on refining his skills even further. He’s got a tremendous future, and I believe he’s on his way to becoming a major contender, and one of the biggest stars in the sport.”
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Middleweight John Easter fights in Mexico City this weekend
Middleweight power puncher John “The Candyman” Easter (6-0, 6 KOs), signed with Floyd Mayweather’s TMT Promotions, is set to return to the ring this Saturday, August 24th in México City. Easter will face Gilberto Flores (25-23, 19 KOs) from Hidalgo, Mexico, in a scheduled six-round bout prior to Mayweather's exhibition with John Gotti III airing live on DAZN.
Easter, who has knocked out every opponent he’s faced, will be making his 2024 debut after recently joining forces with trainer Bob Santos. This marks Easter’s fifth fight in Mexico. “I’m thrilled to be back in the ring, especially on a card of this magnitude,” said Easter. “Fighting in Mexico has always been a special experience for me, as I made my pro debut there, and I’m ready to put on a show for the fans. The Candyman is back!”
Santos is also excited about Easter’s return. “John has incredible power, and we’ve been working on refining his skills even further. He’s got a tremendous future, and I believe he’s on his way to becoming a major contender, and one of the biggest stars in the sport.”
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Triple A Promotions set for Saturday show in San Antonio |
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Triple A Promotions is set to deliver a night of boxing at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas this Saturday, August 24th 2024. The event, which is sold out, will be streamed live on ABC affiliate KSAT.com and KSAT+. Headlining the event is a six-round light flyweight clash between San Antonio teenager David Cardenas (7-0, 5 KOs) and Jaime Guevara (2-2-1) from Laredo, TX. Cardenas, known for his knockout power, will be looking to extend his unbeaten streak in front of his hometown fans, with his good friend San Antonio Spurs power forward Keldon Johnson in attendance. "It's a great feeling to be fighting at home once again," said Cardenas. "I'm ready to give my hometown fans a great show. Everyone can expect me to let my hands fly as my goal is always to get the knockout. My main goal is to build my name in San Antonio, and become the next big star from our city."
In the co-feature, local junior welterweight Isaac Bermea (4-0, 3 KOs) is matched against fellow unbeaten Fabian Diaz (6-0, 3 KOs) from Edinburg, TX in a four-round bout.
The card will also showcase, Gilroy, California’s 17 year-old Robert Guerrero Jr. (2-0, 1 KO), the son or former three-time champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero. Junior will take on Jesus Cortinas (0-0-1, 0 KOs), from San Antonio, TX, in a scheduled four-round super featherweight bout.
“This is going to be a great night of boxing,” said promoter Rick Nunez. “Everyone in attendance and those watching on KSAT are going to see some action-packed fights, and some incredible knockouts. I’m very thankful for all the boxing fans in San Antonio, and the neighboring towns for making show a sold-out event. The show is loaded with rising stars looking to make a name for themselves. Boxing in San Antonio is thriving, and I want to keep the momentum going.”
ADDITIONAL BOUTS
Lightweights – 6 Rounds: Javier Fernandez (15-0, 7 KOs) – San Antonio, TX vs. Juan Rodriguez (13-24-1, 7 KOs) – Front Royal, VA.
Middleweights – 6 Rounds: Corey Caad (7-6, 3 KOs) – San Antonio, TX vs. Christopher Arguello (2-16-1, 2 KOs) – Colorado Springs, CO.
Junir welterweights – 4 Rounds: Richard Medina (4-0-1, 1 KO) – Von-Ormy, TX vs. Luis Gerardo (1-3, 0 KOs) – Eagle Pass, TX.
Super Flyweights – 4 Rounds: Guillermo Gutierrez (10-1, 1 KO) – San Antonio, TX vs. Robert Ledesma (3-11-1, 2 KOs) – San Antonio, TX.
Super Featherweights – 4 Rounds: Aseel Martinez (2-0, 1 KO) – San Antonio, TX vs. Dean Fraire (Pro Debut) – San Antonio, TX
Junior welterweights – 4 Rounds: Juan Guajardo (2-0, 2 KOs) – San Antonio, TX vs. Jullio Phillip (Pro Debut) – Dallas, TX.
This night of boxing will showcase a blend of rising stars and seasoned veterans, promising nonstop action and unforgettable moments. With the sold-out venue and the live stream on KSAT.com, fans are in for a treat as Triple A Promotions continues to bring top-tier boxing to San Antonio. This event is sponsored by Gamez Law Firm, AAA Garcia Bail Bonds, JD Tax & Associates, and Texas Roofing.
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Triple A Promotions set for Saturday show in San Antonio
Triple A Promotions is set to deliver a night of boxing at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas this Saturday, August 24th 2024. The event, which is sold out, will be streamed live on ABC affiliate KSAT.com and KSAT+. Headlining the event is a six-round light flyweight clash between San Antonio teenager David Cardenas (7-0, 5 KOs) and Jaime Guevara (2-2-1) from Laredo, TX. Cardenas, known for his knockout power, will be looking to extend his unbeaten streak in front of his hometown fans, with his good friend San Antonio Spurs power forward Keldon Johnson in attendance. "It's a great feeling to be fighting at home once again," said Cardenas. "I'm ready to give my hometown fans a great show. Everyone can expect me to let my hands fly as my goal is always to get the knockout. My main goal is to build my name in San Antonio, and become the next big star from our city."
In the co-feature, local junior welterweight Isaac Bermea (4-0, 3 KOs) is matched against fellow unbeaten Fabian Diaz (6-0, 3 KOs) from Edinburg, TX in a four-round bout.
The card will also showcase, Gilroy, California’s 17 year-old Robert Guerrero Jr. (2-0, 1 KO), the son or former three-time champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero. Junior will take on Jesus Cortinas (0-0-1, 0 KOs), from San Antonio, TX, in a scheduled four-round super featherweight bout.
“This is going to be a great night of boxing,” said promoter Rick Nunez. “Everyone in attendance and those watching on KSAT are going to see some action-packed fights, and some incredible knockouts. I’m very thankful for all the boxing fans in San Antonio, and the neighboring towns for making show a sold-out event. The show is loaded with rising stars looking to make a name for themselves. Boxing in San Antonio is thriving, and I want to keep the momentum going.”
ADDITIONAL BOUTS
Lightweights – 6 Rounds: Javier Fernandez (15-0, 7 KOs) – San Antonio, TX vs. Juan Rodriguez (13-24-1, 7 KOs) – Front Royal, VA.
Middleweights – 6 Rounds: Corey Caad (7-6, 3 KOs) – San Antonio, TX vs. Christopher Arguello (2-16-1, 2 KOs) – Colorado Springs, CO.
Junir welterweights – 4 Rounds: Richard Medina (4-0-1, 1 KO) – Von-Ormy, TX vs. Luis Gerardo (1-3, 0 KOs) – Eagle Pass, TX.
Super Flyweights – 4 Rounds: Guillermo Gutierrez (10-1, 1 KO) – San Antonio, TX vs. Robert Ledesma (3-11-1, 2 KOs) – San Antonio, TX.
Super Featherweights – 4 Rounds: Aseel Martinez (2-0, 1 KO) – San Antonio, TX vs. Dean Fraire (Pro Debut) – San Antonio, TX
Junior welterweights – 4 Rounds: Juan Guajardo (2-0, 2 KOs) – San Antonio, TX vs. Jullio Phillip (Pro Debut) – Dallas, TX.
This night of boxing will showcase a blend of rising stars and seasoned veterans, promising nonstop action and unforgettable moments. With the sold-out venue and the live stream on KSAT.com, fans are in for a treat as Triple A Promotions continues to bring top-tier boxing to San Antonio. This event is sponsored by Gamez Law Firm, AAA Garcia Bail Bonds, JD Tax & Associates, and Texas Roofing.
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A few words with Danny Garcia |
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Former two-division champion Danny “Swift” Garcia held a media workout in Philadelphia, his hometown, on Wednesday in advance of his next fight, which will take place on Saturday, September 14th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia will challenge WBA middleweight champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara as part of the PBC pay-per-view available on Prime Video. The show will be headlined by pound-for-pound great Canelo Álvarez putting his world super middleweight championship on the line against unbeaten Edgar Berlanga. Here is what Garcia had to say Wednesday from the DSG Boxing Gym in Philadelphia:
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A few words with Danny Garcia
Former two-division champion Danny “Swift” Garcia held a media workout in Philadelphia, his hometown, on Wednesday in advance of his next fight, which will take place on Saturday, September 14th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia will challenge WBA middleweight champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara as part of the PBC pay-per-view available on Prime Video. The show will be headlined by pound-for-pound great Canelo Álvarez putting his world super middleweight championship on the line against unbeaten Edgar Berlanga. Here is what Garcia had to say Wednesday from the DSG Boxing Gym in Philadelphia:
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Ex-champs Rosario and Hurd battle to a stalemate |
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Jeison Rosario D10 Jarrett Hurd... On a ProBox show in Tampa, Florida, two former junior middleweight champions faced off in the middleweight divisions, both looking for a last shot at glory. Neither man looked overly impressive, and after ten rounds, the verdict was a fair one, a split draw. Each boxer took one card by 96-94, with the third card reading 95-95. Rosario outworked Hurd over the later rounds, particularly in round ten as perhaps Hurd (25-3-1) thought he had a decision clinched. Instead, the Dominican Rosario (24-4-2) worked his way back into a draw.
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Ex-champs Rosario and Hurd battle to a stalemate
Jeison Rosario D10 Jarrett Hurd... On a ProBox show in Tampa, Florida, two former junior middleweight champions faced off in the middleweight divisions, both looking for a last shot at glory. Neither man looked overly impressive, and after ten rounds, the verdict was a fair one, a split draw. Each boxer took one card by 96-94, with the third card reading 95-95. Rosario outworked Hurd over the later rounds, particularly in round ten as perhaps Hurd (25-3-1) thought he had a decision clinched. Instead, the Dominican Rosario (24-4-2) worked his way back into a draw.
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Kazakhstan's Ivan Dychko resurfaces with a TKO win |
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Ivan Dychko TKO2 Craig Lewis ... On the ProBox card in Tampa, Florida, Ivan Dychko, a 2012 Olympic super heavyweight medalist, defeated Michigan’s Craig Lewis by second-round stoppage.Lewis did not seem particularly willing, and was threatened with disqualification in round two after he spit out his mouthpiece twice. Shortly after the second time, Dychko landed a solid punched that wobbled Lewis and the frustrated referee quickly ended the bout. It was a premature stoppage but Lewis did not appear to be making a huge effort to win anyway. Dychko joins Zhilei Zhang as the only men to stop Martin, who falls to 15-7-2. Dychko stabds about 6'8" and has a great amateur background, so he can cause damage in the heavyweight division, but he has been brought along at a snail's pace, barely fighting once a year.
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Kazakhstan's Ivan Dychko resurfaces with a TKO win
Ivan Dychko TKO2 Craig Lewis ... On the ProBox card in Tampa, Florida, Ivan Dychko, a 2012 Olympic super heavyweight medalist, defeated Michigan’s Craig Lewis by second-round stoppage.Lewis did not seem particularly willing, and was threatened with disqualification in round two after he spit out his mouthpiece twice. Shortly after the second time, Dychko landed a solid punched that wobbled Lewis and the frustrated referee quickly ended the bout. It was a premature stoppage but Lewis did not appear to be making a huge effort to win anyway. Dychko joins Zhilei Zhang as the only men to stop Martin, who falls to 15-7-2. Dychko stabds about 6'8" and has a great amateur background, so he can cause damage in the heavyweight division, but he has been brought along at a snail's pace, barely fighting once a year.
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