MF Pro announced that it has signed four young boxers to promotional contracts. Three of them are undefeated and the fourth will be making her pro debut. The newly signed boxers are J'Hon "Pretty Boy" Ingram (9-0, 7 KOs), Amir "Cashman" Anderson (7-0, 7 KOs), David "Dynamite" Lopez (6-0, 5 KOs), and decorated amateur Kayla "The Truth" Gomez (pro debut). All are scheduled to compete on the company's upcoming event, "Pugilist Revolution," taking place Friday, June 19th at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. The event marks MF Pro's first event on United States soil and signals a significant step forward in the company's vision to showcase emerging talent and future stars of the sport. Headlining that night will be Long Beach native and fan favorite Ashton "H2O" Sylve (13-1, 10 KOs), who returns home to battle former champion Joseph "JoJo" Diaz (34-9-1, 15 KOs) of Covina, California, in a scheduled ten-round junior welterweight main event.
Baltimore's J'Hon "Pretty Boy" Ingram, age 25, has steadily built a reputation as a sharp and technically polished lightweight. Fighting from the orthodox stance and standing 5-foot-5, Ingram combines precision, confidence, and composure in the ring while continuing to prove himself as one of the division's emerging names. Speaking on competing in MF Pro's first event in the United States, Ingram expressed excitement for the opportunity. "This is a huge opportunity for me and something I don't take lightly," said Ingram. "Being part of MF Pro's first event in the United States means being part of something that's starting from the ground up. Those moments matter because people remember who helped build something special. I'm planning on putting on a performance that gets fans talking and shows everyone why they call me 'Pretty Boy.'"
At just 22 years old, Syracuse, New York native Amir "Cashman" Anderson has already shown tremendous knockout power, stopping every opponent he has faced. Standing six feet tall in the middleweight division and fighting out of the orthodox stance, Anderson's combination of athleticism and finishing ability has made him one of the sport's most intriguing young talents. Anderson believes the event provides the perfect stage to continue his rise. "Any time you get a chance to be part of history, you've got to make the most of it," said Anderson. "MF Pro believes in me and I'm excited to show the world why. Fans can expect energy, power, and excitement every time I fight. I’m going to let my hands go and continue proving that I'm one of the most dangerous young fighters coming up right now."
Representing Oakland, 22-year-old David "Dynamite" Lopez enters with an undefeated record of 6-0 with five knockouts. Fighting from the southpaw stance and standing six feet tall in the welterweight division, Lopez has displayed explosive offense and a relentless style that has quickly made him a prospect to watch. Lopez said competing in California only adds motivation. "Fighting on this card means a lot because it's another step toward my goals," said Lopez. "I'm from Oakland, so fighting in California always feels special because I know I'll have support in the building. This is MF Pro's first U.S. event, and I want people to remember my performance as one of the highlights of the night."
Also making headlines will be the professional debut of Kayla "The Truth" Gomez of El Paso, Texas. At just 22 years old, Gomez enters the paid ranks after building an outstanding amateur career that established her as one of Team USA's most accomplished young female fighters. Since signing with USA Boxing in 2018, Gomez has earned multiple national championships and cemented her place in history by capturing the first-ever Junior Pan-American Games female flyweight gold medal for Team USA in 2021. Her professional debut at super flyweight now begins the next chapter of an already impressive journey. "I've worked for this moment for a long time," said Gomez. "Everything I've done in the amateurs was preparing me for this next step. To make my professional debut on MF Pro's first event in the United States makes it even more meaningful because we're all building something together. Fans are going to see someone who's hungry, motivated, and ready to begin a new chapter."
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MAY 23, 2026: MF Pro has announced its first American boxing event, “Pugilist Revolution,” set to take place on Friday, June 19th at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. The event will stream live worldwide on DAZN. Headlining will be an all-Southern California showdown as Long Beach native Ashton "H2O" Sylve (13-1, 10 KOs) returns home to face former champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz (34-9-1, 15 KOs) of Covina, California, in a scheduled ten rounder in a youth- versus-experience match-up.
For Sylve, the opportunity to headline in his hometown adds extra motivation as he looks to reestablish himself among boxing's top young contenders after a loss. The Long Beach native says fighting in front of his community comes with added responsibility and excitement. "This is a special moment for me because Long Beach raised me and these people have supported me from the beginning," said Sylve. "There's nothing like coming home and putting on great performance for my city. I want everyone who comes out to feel proud and leave knowing they watched something special. I plan on putting on a dominant performance and giving my hometown fans a fight they'll remember. I'm still young, I'm still growing, and my goals haven't changed. I want to climb back up those rankings and put myself right back in position for world title opportunities. Every great journey has challenges, and this fight is another chance for me to prove I'm built for this."
Standing across the ring will be Diaz, a battle-tested former 130-pound champion who believes fighting in Southern California gives him the perfect opportunity to regain a position as a force in the sport. "Southern California has always shown me incredible support throughout my career, and I'm excited to go out there and perform in front of my fans again," Diaz stated. "I've been on the biggest stages and fought world champions, and people know what I bring into the ring. Ashton may be coming home looking for a big moment, but my job is to ruin that homecoming story. That's the reality of boxing. I respect him as a fighter, but I still have goals I want to accomplish and bigger fights I want to land. To get there, I need to make a statement and remind everyone that JoJo Diaz still belongs in major fights."
Following a tremendous event at the O2 Arena in London, where Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora battled in an unforgettable war, MF Pro is determined to bring that same level of energy, passion, and excitement to fight fans in the United States. MF Pro Co-founder Mams Taylor also shared his excitement and optimism surrounding the event and the company's expansion into the United States market. “June 19th in Long Beach is going to be a special event for so many reasons,” said Taylor. “MF Pro proudly launches in the US after a blistering start in the UK and does so with a group of fighters who are going to lead the charge for the next generation of American superstars.vH2O Sylve will remind everyone why he is one of the hottest properties in the States, when he faces former world champion Jose Diaz, while J’hon Ingram and David Lopez are going to continue their electrifying and unbeaten progress. We will be adding more top tier US talents to this card in the coming days, as MF PRO sets out its stall as a coming force in American boxing. And June 19 is, personally, a proud moment for me because these young fighters are guys that I found, spotted their potential and signed to our stable, fully in the belief that they will rise to the very top of the sport. Long Beach is the next stop on their journey to world titles, and I cannot wait for them to showcase what they are all about."
The launch of MF Pro into the United States marks a significant step for the company as it looks to establish itself as a major player in boxing by identifying and developing emerging talent while delivering premium events for fight fans. MF Pro President, Amer Abdallah, expressed tremendous enthusiasm about the company's vision and its future in the sport. "We're extremely excited to officially introduce MF Pro to boxing fans in the United States with an event that reflects who we are and what we plan to build," said Abdallah. "We wanted our first event to immediately make a statement with some of the top prospects in the USA and I believe this main event does exactly that. Sylve vs Diaz is the type of fight fans love because both guys need to make a statement. We've already signed several high-level prospects and some of boxing's brightest young talents, and our vision is to help build future global stars while creating events that fans genuinely look forward to watching both on screen and in person. It’s a unique flare with MF Pro events. Our commitment is to build boxing the way it should be, with top talent fighting competitive fights and showcasing their personalities. That's what true boxing is.”
