Category: Press Release

Utah boxing brothers Ignacio & Gabriel Chairez Sign with Fighter Locker

L-R) – Ignacio and Gabriel Chairez BOSTON (March 23, 2021) – The best boxing brothers from Utah since the famed Fullmers may be Salt Lake City super lightweight Ignacio (8-0-1, 5 KOs) and junior lightweight Gabriel Chairez (3-0-1, 2 KOs), who recently signed exclusive managerial contracts with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker. “I signed with Ryan because he treats his fighters like family and I’m big on family,” 29-year-old Ignacio explained. “I feel that in boxing, you need someone that knows the backend of the sport and its business side as well, because it’s a dirty business and I feel he’s the guy that’s going to take me and my brother to world titles.” “I believe that it was the right choice to sign with Ryan Read more [...]

RJJ Boxing returns to Mexico Two Latino title fights on tap

LAS VEGAS (March 22, 2021) -- RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® returns to Mexico for the first time in 2021 on Thursday, April 1st – no April Fool’s jokes - presented by Roy Jones, Jr. Boxing Promotions and De La O Promotions, at Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochia, Sonora, Mexico. A pair of Latino title fights will showcase a quartet of gifted boxers in the main event and co-feature, other fights are loaded with talent as well. The action will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. To sign-up for UFC FIGHT PASS, please visit www.ufcfightpass.com. “We love promoting in Mexico with our friend, promoter Emanuel Romo (De La O Promotions),” RJJ Boxing Read more [...]

Joey Dawejko to take on Brandon Spencer on Saturday, April 3rd

Feasterville, PA (March 22, 2021) -Joey Dawejko to take on Brandon Spencer on Saturday, April 3rd at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. Dawejko of Philadelphia, has a record of 20-8-4 with 11 knockouts.  The 30 year-old Dawejko is a former Junior World Amateur champion, and is now a 12 year-professional who has wins over Ricardo Johnson (1-0), John Lennox (6-0), Derric Rossy (28-7), Mark Rideout (4-0-2), Enobong Umolhette (9-2), Natu Visinia (11-1), Demetrius Banks (9-1) and Kelvin Nunez (15-0).  Dawejko is looking to get back in the win column as he is coming off a loss to undefeated contender Frank Sanchez on March 7, 2020 in Brooklyn. Spencer of Augusta, Georgia has a record of 9-18-3 with six knockouts. The 11 year-veteran has two wins over Dylan Courson Read more [...]

 Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis faces his most difficult test

NEW YORK – Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis faces his most difficult test in pursuit of a world title shot as he headlines his first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against former world champion Sergey Lipinets. These formidable contenders meet in a 12-round, crossroads fight with welterweight world title implications on Saturday, April 10 live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in a Premier Boxing Champions event. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature, a pair of hard-hitting welterweights square off as Eimantas Stanionis takes another step up in class as he faces former world title challenger Thomas Dulorme in a 12-round WBA Welterweight Title Eliminator. The telecast opener features IBF Junior Bantamweight World Read more [...]

Rumble in Dar 2 Rescheduled To 9th April as Tanzania Observes 14 Days of Mourning for President John Magufuli

Rumble In Dar series co-promoters The Jackson Group, Global Boxing Stars and Epic Sports and Entertainment, today announced that the Second Edition of the series, that was due to take place at the Next Door Arena on March 26th, has been rescheduled to April 9th following the passing of President John Magufuli on Wednesday. “Following the passing of President Magufuli, we have decided to to reschedule the March 26th event so that we and the people of Tanzania can show our respect and observe fourteen days of National Mourning. “Rumble in Dar, the Second Edition will now take place on Friday 9th April 2021.” Said Kelvin Twissa, Director and Founder of the Jackson Group. The headline fight on second edition of the Rumble in Dar series sees Tanzania’s Hassan Mwakinyo (18-2-0) in Read more [...]

Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker Inks Miami super lightweight Erny Matos

BOSTON (MARCH 18, 2021) -- Miami super lightweight Ernesto “Erny” Matos is the latest boxer to sign a managerial contract with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker. A standout amateur who captured top honors at the 2014 and 2019 USA National Championships, Matos will soon make his professional debut. “I signed with Ryan Roach because, ever since I met him, he has been very attentive towards me, always checking up on me, and I realized how well he treats his fighters. Ryan definitely has the right head on his shoulders, and I believe he can definitely help me make some noise in the sport.” The 25-year-old Matos, who trains at the famed 5th Street Gym in Miami, started boxing at the age of 12. He was introduced to boxing by his father, who trained his son everyday at a park Read more [...]

Bryan Vera at the “Crossroads”

QUINCY, Mass. (March 18, 2021) – Veteran Texas fighter Bryan “The Warrior” Vera is in a win-or-retire fight April 17th versus former New England middleweight champion Kendrick “Peppa” Ball in the 8-round main event for the vacant World Boxing Council USNBC (U.S.) Silver super middleweight title at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. Fighting out of Austin, the 39-year-old Vera has rejuvenated his career by winning his last two fights, both at New England Sports Center, his last this past November. Vera burst upon the boxing scene 16 years ago in the first season of The Contender, Reality Television series. He went on to defeat a trio of world champions – Andy Lee, Sergio Mora (twice) and Serhiy Dzinziruk – capturing five regional titles including Read more [...]

Oscar Rivas turns in KO performance in Bridgeweight class debut “The Homecoming: Rivas vs. Louis 2”

QUEBEC CITY, Ontario, Canada (March 18, 2021) – World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 1 rated bridgeweight contender Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas (27-1, 19 KOs) returned to the ring last night for the first time in 20 months on top of “The Homecoming: Rivas vs. Louis 2” card, promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) in association with New Era Fighting & Promotion and Lee Baxter Promotions, at Quebec Plaza Hotel in Quebec City, Ontario, Canada. The 8-round main event was a rematch between Rivas (26-1, 18 KOs) and Sylvera “Sly” Louis (8-4, 4 KOs) of a fight Rivas, a 2008 Colombia Olympian, won by way of a 4-round majority decision nearly nine years ago. Making his bridgeweight debut, Rivas outclassed his Read more [...]

Smith-Vlasov and Efe Ajagba-Brian Howard heavyweight bout

TULSA, OK (March 17, 2021) — If at first you can’t fight, try again. Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr. and Maxim Vlasov are headed to the Sooner State to fight for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world title Saturday, April 10 at Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  They were originally scheduled to fight Feb. 13, but Vlasov tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the weigh-in, forcing a postponement. In the 10-round co-feature, unbeaten heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba will take on Brian “MVP” Howard. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Tony Holden Productions, Smith-Vlasov and Ajagba-Howard will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Undercard bouts will stream Read more [...]

Dominic makes successful pro debut against by taking out Juan Bryand

NEW YORK (MARCH 15, 2021)--Brothers, Marques and Dominic Valle made splashes by taking out their respective opponents in the opening round of their fights on Friday night in Plant City, Florida. Marques, a 22 year-old welterweight went to 2-0 with two knockouts as he took out Leonadis Fowlkes at 1:57. Marques registered one knockdown from a hard right hand, and the fight was stopped after Fowlkes hit the deck. Fowlkes, who came into the fight perfect, is now 2-1. As an amateur, Marques  won Silver Medal at the 2018 Men’s Nationals as well as fighting in the 2020 United States Olympic Trials. Dominic made a sensational pro Read more [...]

Heralded Prospect David Navarro in Action against Diuhl Olguin

NEW YORK (March 10, 2021) -Heralded featherweight prospect David Navarro will be back in action on Wednesday night when he takes on veteran Diuhl Olguin in a six-round bout at The Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut (9 PM ET/PT) Navarro is managed by Split-T Management under the guidance of Tim VanNewhouse. The bout, will take place underneath a ShoBox: The New Generation card, and there are plans to have with highlights of the Navarro - Olguin bout to be shown on the SHOWTIME® telecast. Navarro of Los Angeles has a record of 2-0 with both wins coming via knockout. Both of Navarro's previous fights have also been at the Mohegan Sun, with his most recent outing being a 1st round stoppage Read more [...]

GYM returns for first time since 2019 “The Homecoming: Rivas vs. Louis 2

WBC #1 Oscar Rivas headlines Mar. 16 in Quebec City MONTREAL (March 9, 2021) - Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) will organize its first event in 16 months - "The Homecoming: Rivas vs. Louis 2" -- Tuesday night, March 16 at Hotel Plaza Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.   "The Homecoming," presented in co-promotion with New Era Fighting & Promotion and in collaboration of Lee Baxter Promotions is headlined by a rematch featuring Oscar "Kaboom" Rivas (26-1, 18 KOs) and Sylvera "Sly" Louis (8-5, 4 KOs) in the 8-round main event. Rivas defeated Louis by 4-round majority decision back in 2012.   A representative of his native Colombia at the 2008 Olympics, Rivas is coming off a controversial loss July 20, 2019, by way of a 12-round decision to Dillian Read more [...]

Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine Ortiz Breaks down today’s elite lightweights

  (photo by Emily HarneyPhotography) WORCESTER, Mass. (March 8, 2021) - Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOs) has started to make waves in arguably boxing's best and deepest division. The Worcester, Massachusetts fighter is ranked No. 5 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF), No. 14 by the United States Boxing Association (USBA) and North American Boxing Association (NABA), and he recently cracked the World Boxing Council's (WBC) top 40 world rankings at 31. "The lightweight division is the one everybody wants to watch," Ortiz said. "They want to see the best fighters and in the lightweight division it doesn't just mean No. 1 versus No. 2. Any of the top lightweights fighting each other is what fans Read more [...]

Shinard Bunch won a tough eight-round unanimous decision over veteran Cameron Krael

Philadelphia, PA (March 9, 2021) - This past Saturday night, Shinard Bunch won a tough eight-round unanimous decision over veteran Cameron Krael in the featured bout of a five-bout card at The Sportsplex in Feasterville, Pa.  The show was promoted by RDR Promotions. It was a rugged battle as Krael was able to get a lot of things done by boxing, and working behind a nice long jab from the outside. Bunch, who has been the most active fighter in the sport, as he was making his fourth ring appearance of 2021, was aggressive and giving just as much (if not a little more) then he was getting. Both fighters fought at a nice pace and had good work-rates, which provided very few lapses in action, A lot of the rounds were close, but where Bunch was able to create space for himself was in a the Read more [...]

GYM returns for first time since 2019 “The Homecoming: Rivas vs. Louis 2”  

WBC #1 Oscar Rivas headlines Mar. 16 in Quebec City MONTREAL (March 9, 2021) - Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) will organize its first event in 16 months - "The Homecoming: Rivas vs. Louis 2" -- Tuesday night, March 16 at Hotel Plaza Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.   "The Homecoming," presented in co-promotion with New Era Fighting & Promotion and in collaboration of Lee Baxter Promotions is headlined by a rematch featuring Oscar "Kaboom" Rivas (26-1, 18 KOs) and Sylvera "Sly" Louis (8-5, 4 KOs) in the 8-round main event. Rivas defeated Louis by 4-round majority decision back in 2012.   A representative of his native Colombia at the 2008 Olympics, Rivas is coming off a controversial loss July 20, 2019, by way of a 12-round decision to Dillian Read more [...]