555 Media Agency, in partnership with Bash Boxing, proudly announces "Championing Mental Health: A Night of Boxing", a special charity event dedicated to mental health awareness in the sport. The event will occur on Thursday, May 22nd at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles and broadcast live on DAZN.​ The main card will feature San Diego's Jonny "Magic" Mansour (4-0, 2 KOs), who also had over fifty amateur bouts. Mansour is set to compete in a six-round lightweight attraction against 24-year-old Christian Avalos (3-2-2) of Carson City, Nev. Mansour, age 24, made his pro debut in May 2024 when he secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over the experienced Anel Dudo in front of his hometown at the Pechanga Arena. As he prepares for his fifth outing in just over a year, Mansour looks to follow up on his first-round knockout victory over Markus Bowes last month.
Born in Los Angeles and fighting out of Redwood City, Calif., Vic Pasillas (17-1, 10 KOs) is set to step inside the squared circle for the first time in 2025. The 33-year-old Pasillas was one of the top amateur boxers as he came up the ranks, earning 25 national amateur titles and 272 victories. Pasillas will square up against 36-year-old Carlos Jackson (20-2, 13 KOs) of Atlanta, by way of Anniston, Ala., in an eight-round, featherweight attraction.
Ricardo Ruvalcaba (13-0-1, 10 KOs) of Ventura, Calif., takes on 32-year-old Argentinian Luis Alberto Veron (20-10, 9 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. The 24-year-old Ruvalcaba trains out of the world-famous Wild Card Boxing gym in Hollywood under legendary trainer Freddie Roach.
Rounding out the initial slate of announced matchups, 26-year-old southpaw Jessie Mandapat (9-1-1, 5 KOs, 2 NC) of Anaheim, Calif., is set for action against 24-year-old Jose Antonio Sampedro (13-2-1, 7 KOs) of Queretaro, Mexico. The two face off in an eight-round super bantamweight attraction.
This groundbreaking evening aims to raise funds and awareness for mental wellness initiatives supporting boxers and the boxing community. In collaboration with Athletes for Hope and the World Boxing Council (WBC), the event will provide ​all competitors participating with one year of free access to therapy through Athletes for Hope.
"My vision was to create a platform that unites powerful voices and resources to change the trajectory of mental health in boxing," said Anthony Girges, Founder of 555 Media Agency & Athlete's Choice Advisory. "This isn't just a night of boxing; it's about recognizing that professional boxers are human and deserve accessible support and resources for their mental wellness. I'm honored to have the support of Athletes for Hope and the WBC, two organizations truly committed to this mission. Together, we're using the power of boxing to shine a light on one of this generation's greatest struggles. I'm grateful to all our partners, especially our anchor sponsor, Alleviate Tax, for helping make this historic night possible."
Tickets are on sale now and available at www.555media.com/tickets. The event will be broadcast live on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
