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Salita Promotions and Puerto Rico’s Fresh Productions Spotlight Jr. Welterweight Contenders on March 1 Võitluskaart

Veebruar 14, 2025 FNU47 Jäta kommentaar

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Põhiturniirile: IBF Jr. Welterweight World Title Eliminator

Subriel Matías vs. Gabriel Valenzuela

Laupäev, Märts 1 * Fajardo, Puerto Rico * Live on DAZN

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DETROIT(Veebruar 13, 2025)- Salita Promotions jaFresh Productions have announced the addition of several surging contenders, including two pivotal jr. welterweight title bouts added to the event headlined by Puerto Rican knockout specialistSubriel Matías(21-2, 21 Kos) and Mexico’s hard-hittingGabriel Valenzuela(30-3, 17 Kos) in an IBF Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator.

Puerto Rico resident and WBO No. 3 reastatud kandidaatAlfredo Santiago (16-2, 7 Kos) ja võitmatuNestor Bravo (23-0, 16 Kos), kohal pole. 6 in WBA, will both be in action in separate bouts onLaupäev, Märts 1, elamaDAZN. The winner of each 140-pound bout will position himself for a world title shot, none more significantly than in the main event, where the winner will earn the mandatory position to face reigning IBF Champ, Richardson Hitchins.

Also announced today, making his anticipated professional debut is Puerto Rico’sYandiel Lozano and Salita Promotions promising heavyweight prospectPryce Taylor (6-0, 4 Kos) Brooklyn, NY.

Returning to Puerto Rico for the second time in five months, Salita Promotions has continued to explore the rich boxing talent residing on the island, much like the company has done the past two years in the state of Michigan. With a proven track record of discovering talent throughout the greater Detroit and Flint, Mich., region, Salita Promotions PresidentDmitriy Salitacontinues to give up-and-coming and rising talent a global platform to perform.

“We provided a path and platform for many fighters to earn recognition and achieve their dreams,” said Dmitriy Salita. “From solidified world champions like Claressa Shields to budding stars like Ardreal Holmes Jr., Salita Promotions continues to mine for the next super stars of boxing throughout Michigan and now we are doing the same in Puerto Rico. Stars from the Caribbean Island such asMiguel Cotto, Félix Trinidad, jaJuan ‘John John’ Molina have all paved the way for the prospects we will be showcasing on March 1.”

The co-main event will see the WBO NABO Jr. Welterweight Title on the line as Santiago, who hails from the Dominican Republic, meets fellow countrymanJavier Fortuna(39-5, 28 Kos). Santiago, 30, returns to the ring on the heels of a statement first-round TKO victory over Mexico’s Pedro Campa in November 2024. Currently on the strength of three straight victories, Santiago captured the WBO NABO Jr. Welterweight Title last June when he defeated Angel Fierro via unanimous decision, and on March 1, Santiago will attempt to defend his title for the third time. Starting his impressive career off with an undefeated record of 12-0, Santiago earned a shot against former Undisputed Lightweight World Champion Devin Haney for the WBC Lightweight World Championship in November 2019. While coming up short, Santiago has proven that he belongs in the upper echelon of the Jr. Welterweight Division.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase the level I am at,” said Santiago. “I have worked hard, I’m in my best shape, and on March 1 Fajardo, I’m going to give it my all in the ring. I respect Javier Fortuna, but he will find out that he’s facing a true warrior. I’m ready for any version of him that shows up in front of my people in Fajardo. I’m going to go to war and take the victory.”

Entering his second bout in just over two months, the 35-year-old Fortuna will compete in Puerto Rico for the first time. Like his opponent, Fortuna is coming off an impressive TKO victory defeating Jonatan Mariano in December 2024. Boasting a staggering 28 knockouts oma nimi, Fortuna held the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Title in 2019 and challenged former IBF Super Featherweight World Champion Joseph Diaz in 2021 for the WBC Interim Lightweight World Title.

Veel, undefeated Nestor Bravoand South Africa’sVabandage müüri ees(32-6, 19 Kos) will collide for the vacant WBA Intercontinental Jr. Welterweight Title. Hailing from Arecibo, P.R., Bravo will return to action after nearly a year away from the ring. Oma viimases väljasõit, Bravo scored a second-round knockout victory over Carlos Manuel Portillo. Following a decorated amateur career with numerous national and international tournament wins, Bravo turned professional in 2015 when he defeated Nestor Ortiz via knockout. Previously holding the WBC Latino Lightweight Title and the WBO NABO Super Lightweight Title, Bravo pursues another belt when he faces his toughest test to date in Ndongeni.

Recently challenging for the vacant WBO Latino Lightweight Title, Ndongeni looks to insert himself back into the win column against Bravo. A tenured competitor, Ndongeni has held the WBF International Featherweight Title, IBO International Lightweight Title, and WBF Lightweight Title. With ample experience against undefeated prospects, Ndongeni aims to give the rising Bravo his first defeat.

Kicking off the night live on DAZN and in a quick turnaround, Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Pryce Taylor returns to action against Arizona’sTrevor Kotara(4-3-1, 1 KO) following his second-round knockout victory over Jerell Nettles on February 2. A promising heavyweight prospect, Taylor signed with Salita Promotions in November 2024, and has since gone 2-0 under the banner, both victories coming by way of knockout. Standing at 6-foot-4, Taylor is a former collegiate basketball player and has won two New York Golden Gloves title.

Lastly, Puerto Rico’s own Yandiel Lozano will make his much-anticipated professional debut. The silver medalist at the World Youth Championships, a four-time champion of the Bert Sugar Tournament, Florida Junior Silver Gloves champion, and two-time Puerto Rican National Champion, Lozano steps into the star-studded featherweight division after a solid amateur career.

“Fajardo is filled with pride as it welcomes home two of its greatest warriors of the ring,” said José Aníbal Meléndez, Mayor Autonomous Municipality of Fajardo. “Subriel Matías, born and raised in our town, returns to the ring to once again prove why he is one of the most outstanding figures in world boxing. Alongside him, another great champion from Fajardo, Alfredo ‘Ojo’ Santiago, will be defending his title, proudly representing our city. For Fajardo, this event is not just a sporting spectacle but a celebration of the determination, distsipliin, and talent that define our athletes.”

ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS:

Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.

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DANIEL DUBOIS BECOMES THE NEW WBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

Juuni 13, 2022 FNU47 Jäta kommentaar

THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND PEACE: FIGHT NIGHT LIVE FROM CASINO MIAMI JAI-ALIA

**Fight Night Photos:** https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1R0TreZJOHZc2DF-URwEEdOFV75RVhsht?usp=sharing
**Photo Credit:** David Martin-Warr / DKP
**All official scorecards:** https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t8LZip4oDLriuhUXnkTFiGbxP_U0DP8k?usp=sharing

**WBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 12 Voorude**
**Trevor Bryan (22-1, 15 Kos) vs. Daniel DuBois (18-1, 17 Kos)**
**Result:** Daniel Dubois Wins via TKO (4^th Round at 1:58)
**Scorecard:** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-PRjTMzT0u1xbTPLJkF8WbXuMNbE4UCH/view?usp=sharing

**Daniel Dubois Quote:** The only words are ‘and the new’ and I am just so glad it is now. It is happening now and we have made it real, my dad and my family, I’ve done everyone proud, the country and I can’t wait.

In the first round I was just trying to figure him out and see what he had. I said I was going to test the chin and I just went for it.

He brought out something in me, he brought out a wicked left hand! It was a punch-perfect ending, and I am just so happy. I had a few rough patches during this camp, but we pulled through and we got the victory.

I am just so happy to have got this world title. This is what all the hard work was for and, no disrespect to Trevor, but his 0 had to go and I was just in there on a demolition mission.

I am ready for whoever is next. I believe this will instantly make me a better fighter now. When you win the world title they say you become next level so names like Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker are all on my hitlist. I will fight whoever Frank puts me in with next.

It has been amazing. Coming out here and winning a world title is what I dreamed of as a little kid and now it has finally happened.

**Trevor Bryan Quote:** “I’m feeling alright. I knew he was going to come out with big punches, and I was trying to land some and let him tire himself out. But I wasn’t shooting my jab enough.”

**SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 6 Voorude**
**Luis Rodriguez (9-0, 9 Kos) vs. Ryan Adams (8-5-2, 6 Kos)**
**Result:** Luis Rodriguez Wins via TKO (3^rd Round at 2:26)
**Scorecard:** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7uzf55jwRHFwzibpQ_kMcNuMlIl0PKy/view?usp=sharing

**Luis Rodriguez Quote:** “It’s the best feeling finally getting the knockout. He was a complicated boxer, a brawler. I don’t like these types of fights. We will see what’s next – but I’m ready for the next challenge.”

**NABA GOLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Voorude**
**DaCarree Scott (7-1, 6 Kos) vs. Jonathan Guidry (18 -1-2, 6 Kos)**
**Result: Johnathan Guidry Wins via TKO (7^th Round at 2:01)**
**Scorecard:**

**Johnathan Guidry Quote:** “I’m feeling good. I didn’t even get to have a proper training camp or the right sparring partners. I’m looking forward to whatever is next.”

**NABA CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Voorude**
**Joltin Johnnie Langston (11-3, 4 Kos) vs. Isaiah Thompson (6-1-2, 5 Kos)**
**Result:** Johnnie Langston Wins via Split Decision (95-94, 94-95, 92-97)
**Scorecard:**https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vln447gXJBlroxrgeBJhgIf5q7tYRne8/view?usp=sharing

**Johnnie Langston Quote:** “I didn’t even have a chance for a full training camp. I blew up [in weight] during camp and was a bit dehydrated in the ring. I’m just glad we came up with this result and that I’m still a champ.”

**NABA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Voorude**
**Ahmed Elbiali (22-1, 18 Kos) vs. Dervin Colina (16-2, 14 Kos)**
**Result:** Ahmed Elbiali Wins via Disqualification
**Scorecard:** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1URsbHgUf3xDThEOAXC-9z1dXVexiQo3l/view?usp=sharing

**Ahmed Elbial Quote**: “I’m just glad that the both of us left the ring healthy. I’m excited to be crowned the new champion, and I hope that the next show I get to better showcase my skills. We had a great, old-school boxing crowd out here tonight, and that made it a fun experience.”

**SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 Voorude**
**Raynel Mederos (7-0, 2 KO) vs. Ryan Wilson 1-1, 1 KO**
**Result:** Raynel Mederos Wins via TKO (2^nd Round at 2:07)
**Scorecard:** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mdnashyn81jVR6EDi1kePK46oGrJ3Wcq/view?usp=sharing

**Raynel Mederos Quote:** “I feel really great, and I want to give a special thanks to my trainer who has helped me get this far. We are taking my career step by step, round by round.”

**NABA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Voorude**
**Tre’Sean Wiggins (14-5-3, 8 Kos) vs. Travis Castellon (17-4-2, 12 Kos)**
**Result:** Tre’Sean Wiggins Wins via TKO (1^st Round at 2:07)
**Scorecard:** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ra9wAwRWWoRHV41zFw1iYkfo-bFHfQYP/view?usp=sharing

**Tre’Sean Wiggins Quote:** “The gameplan for inside the ring was to take my time. I didn’t want to rush it,"
“I want to be in the top 10. Whatever Don King has for me next; I will do.”

**WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Voorude**
**Anthony Lenk (17-9, 7 Kos) vs. Ian Green (16-2, 11 Kos)**
**Result:** Ian Green Wins via Unanimous Decision (91-99, 92-98, 92-98)
**Scorecard:** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8trcSoLu6qRDwSPi_2tP6sbhlz-xaz1/view?usp=sharing

**Ian Green Quote**: “I am feeling really good, this was the first time I’ve pushed to 10-rounds. Lenk was a crappy opponent and didn’t really bring anything to the table. He was just really good at surviving and pacing himself.”

**Anthony Lenk Quote**: "Ta on hea võitleja. He came to represent for Don King, kindlasti. I’m still one of your fighters, and I just hope you still keep me here after this.”

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Complete Results & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky

Veebruar 2, 2022 FNU47 Jäta kommentaar

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Description automatically generated with low confidence — **Complete Fight Night Photos Here** **– Please Credit: BELLATOR MMA**

***BELLATOR MMA 273:*** *BADER VS. MOLDAVSKY* Põhikaardi:
C-**Ryan Bader** (29-7, 1 NC) defeated IC-**Valentin Moldavsky** (11-2) via ühehäälse otsusega (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

**Ryan Bader defends his heavyweight title:** "“Obviously, it was a really close fight and at the end there I’m like man that’s a toss up. I felt like I did more damage but it felt so good considering the last fight was a fight I lost. But it was a back and forth, even fight the whole five rounds. It’s just anticlimactic to go out there and have a exciting heavyweight championship five-rounder with a tough dude in Arizona. I wanted that bad!

I’m never too confident, going to judges you know. It’s the first time in my life that I was hoping that they weren’t scoring for the wrestling. I was rocking him pretty good with my punches and I was seeing everything clearly. I underestimated his clenching, his body lock, he kept stepping in front of me with this weird move and he’s stronger than I thought. I’ve never been picked up like before…but I just told myself to keep getting up and then keep with the strikes. At the end there he was just holding on and I landed 20 unanswered elbows to his head. Those can’t be ignored and so when he went to the score cards, I said who knows now…”

#6-**Benson Henderson** (29-11) võidetud #7-**Islam Mamedov** (20-2-1) via split otsuse (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Benson Henderson following the win in front of his hometown:** “Fighting in front of my adopted hometown Phoenix, AZ, it’s amazing. Last time I didn’t give Arizona a very good show. Seekord, I thought I had a better performance so win or lose I knew that I could live with that. Just having a good performance, not a great performance but having a good performance, as opposed to having a bad performance, win or lose you always feel good after great performances. We’re seeking perfection. If you write a book, all these journalists, all these moviemakers, they want to make them part of a movie then make an amazing movie. If you want to, then you have to do your absolute best out there and that’s why I’m always after a better performance.”
“Tonight, getting my hand raised is awesome. This was the first time I fought in front of my sons, my two oldest sons. Minu 6 year-old and my 4-year-old. Tonight was a great night, but they’re not all great nights so I’m learning to definitely appreciate the good ones when I have them.”

“I felt that I did enough to deserve to get my hand raised, but you just never know. Like Burt Watson always says, if you leave it to the judges, they’re going to make you cry. He is absolutely right. Nii, I definitely don’t ever want to leave it to the judges. When someone says split decision I’m like oh no, my boys are in the ring…but it was a good night, so I was thankful for it.”

**Henry Corrales** (20-6) võidetud **Aiden Lee** (10-6) via unanimous technical decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) - (accidental eye poke)

**Henry Corrales following his victory:** “That’s definitely not the way I wanted to end it here in Phoenix. The fans deserve more and that’s nothing against him, it’s just kind of a late finish and this was the final fight on my contract. This was my 15th fight with BELLATOR and my 20th win, so there’s a lot riding on this fight. I needed to go out there and put on a good performance…I tried.”

I didn’t feel like I really poked him to be honest with you and the replay was showing that it just didn’t look as serious as he was playing it off to be, but it’s the eye, so only he knows how much that hurt. He was super upset after and I was like hey big dog I didn’t poke you on purpose. I mean this is a fist fight! Kuid, he was walking away from the cage after and he was acting disappointed the the fight was stopped but while the fight was going on he wasn’t really fighting. His demeanor was off and he was kind of whimpering on shots and it’s like dude you weren’t really going, you were just acting.”

**Sabah Homasi** (16-10) võidetud **Jaleel Willis** (15-4) kaudu esitamise (arm-triangle) juures 1:42 ringi üks

**Sabah Homasi following his submission win:** *“It’s one of the kicks I threw I just kicked hard man. I expect this after every fight but just a little swelling. It’s the same stuff after every fight man from all my kicks.”*

“You know I just I take whatever they give me. I had his back, I thought I was going to get the rear naked. I don’t like to exert too much energy on something, so if I don’t have it I’m not going to force it. I’m going to take something that’s there, so I let it go and I set up a little trap. It’s something that I’ve transitioned with very well from the back to that trick, so it was there and I took it.”

“He was saying something to me earlier and if he’s saying something to me he should say it like a man. Say it with your damn chest, don’t whisper it. I forgot what he said, but I told him he was going to feel real power tonight and that was it and then obviously quick fight. I’m healthy, Ma olen suur kuju, going to get back in the gym and whenever BELLATOR lets me know I’ll give my manager the green light.”

**ETTEVALMISTAMINE KAART:**
**Enrique Barzola** (17-5-2) võidetud **Darrion Caldwell** (15-6) via TKO (streikide) juures 3:01 ringi kolm
**Chris Gonzalez** (7-1) võidetud **Saad Awad** (24-14, 1 NC) via KO (löögid) juures :36 ringi üks
**Dalton Rosta** (6-0) võidetud Duane Johnson (6-3) via ühehäälse otsusega (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
**Nikita Mikhailov** (9-1) võidetud **Blaine Shutt** (8-6) via TKO (löögid) juures 3:23 ringi kolm
**Lucas Brennan** (6-0) võidetud **Ben Lugo** (5-5) kaudu esitamise (käe-kolmnurk choke) juures 2:27 ringi üks
**Sullivan Cauley** (3-0) võidetud **Ben Parrish** (5-2) via TKO (löögid) juures 4:35 ringi üks

Palun külastage Bellator.com Täiendava info.

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Zhang ZHILEI – “HRGOVIĆ IS NO BOOGEYMAN”

Jaanuar 11, 2022 FNU47 Jäta kommentaar

Undefeated heavyweight Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei (23-0-1, 18 Kos) is looking for big fights in 2022. Zhang, who is coming off of a second-round knockout of Craig Lewis, is world-ranked in both the IBF and WBO and wants to fight a top heavyweight so that he can earn a title shot.

The division is opening up after a flurry of recent activity at the end of 2021. With its mandatory contender position vacant, the International Boxing Federation is trying to set up a final eliminator. Contenders Luis Ortiz and Joseph Parker, both of whom are fresh off big wins, ducked their chance to fight #3 ranked Filip Hrgović (14-0, 12 Kos). Horvaatia. The IBF will continue to go down its rankings in order until one of the contenders agrees to fight Hrigović.

Zhang vows that if asked, he would take on the Croatian in a battle of 6’6’’ big men.

“I don’t understand why top heavyweights are turnin this down.” Said the former Olympic silver medal winner. “Hrgovic is no boogeyman. I’ve made it known that if my name comes up, I’ll step up and take it.”

And if a showdown with Hrigovic does not materialize, the 38 year-old Zhang is ready for any of the big names.

“I’m not getting any younger, and I have told my promoter that I want to make a big move," Said Zhang, listing off of top heavyweights such as Joseph Parker and Dereck Chisora – all of whom share the same promoter, Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom.

“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I need fights that put me on that path. I will fight anyone. I want a big opportunity and all I am asking for is fair compensation. I am ready now.”

Foto – Zhang Zhilei Nov. 29th, 2021 courtesy of matchroom and Ed Mulholland

ABOUT ZHANG ZHILEI

Zhang Zhilei is a Chinese undefeated professional boxer who competes in the heavyweight division. As an amateur, he earned a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games as a super heavyweight. He now competes at the highest levels of professional heavyweight prize fighting. He currently lives and trains in the New York City metropolitan area.

ABOUT LANE BROTHERS BOXING

New York City Based “Lane Brothers Boxing” was founded in 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for over fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent.

ABOUT LI “KURT” MAOPEI

Li Maopei, aka Kurt Li, is an advisor to top boxing talent across the globe with an expertise and focus on professional boxers from his native China.