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The energy of a big fight night is electric. The walkouts, the roar of the crowd, the tension in the air—it’s an experience unlike any other. While nothing beats being there live, you can come incredibly close by creating the ultimate fight night sanctuary right in your own home. Whether you’re a die-hard fan hosting a watch party or a solo viewer who analyzes every move, here’s how to elevate your experience from simply watching to truly immersing yourself in the action.
To catch every detail—the subtle feints, the lightning-fast combinations, the championship expressions—you need a screen that does justice to the spectacle. A standard TV screen shows you the fight; a high-quality projector puts you in the arena. The BenQ TK850 True 4K Projector can turn a blank wall into a massive, crystal-clear pay-per-view experience that makes you feel like you’re sitting cageside. For the analytical fan running live stats and multiple social media feeds, a panoramic display like the SAMSUNG 49″ Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor provides an unparalleled command center for all the fight night data you need.
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For owners and operators of martial arts schools, wrestling clubs, and fitness centers, providing unique and high-value experiences is key to attracting and retaining members. One of the most impactful events you can host is a training seminar led by a true legend of the sport.
This guide details the incredible opportunity to book Dan “The Beast” Severn—a UFC Hall of Famer, former WWE Superstar, and one of the most accomplished combat sports athletes in history—for an appearance and seminar at your facility.
Dan Severn is more than just a fighter; he is a decorated veteran and a seasoned educator with a teaching career spanning nearly four decades. His credentials are unparalleled, making him a significant draw for any gym.
Dan Severn is a true Renaissance man, an MMA pioneer, and an undisputed fan favorite. UFC’s only Triple Crown Champion, and was inducted into UFC’s Hall of Fame and the Arizona State Wrestling Hall of Fame. He is also an author, lecturer, movie star, television actor, MMA commentator, and renowned teacher of submission grappling.
His extensive background covers a wide array of disciplines, including Folk, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling. He also holds black belts in Judo, Sambo, and Jiu-Jitsu. This diverse expertise allows him to offer comprehensive seminars that cater to students of all levels and backgrounds, from youth wrestlers to adult MMA practitioners.
Hosting a legend of Severn’s caliber not only provides invaluable instruction for your members but also serves as a powerful marketing tool. It can attract new students, generate local media attention, and solidify your facility’s reputation as a premier training destination.
Dan Severn offers a flexible seminar structure that can be tailored to the specific needs of your gym. He is proficient in teaching a wide range of techniques, from fundamental takedowns to advanced submission holds. A typical booking can include one or two distinct seminars, each lasting between 1.5 to 2 hours.
This allows for a focused curriculum. For example, you could host two separate sessions:
•Seminar 1: On the Feet: Focusing on closing distance, takedowns, clinches, throws, and the corresponding defensive maneuvers.
•Seminar 2: On the Ground: Covering techniques from the guard, mount, and cross-body positions, including escapes and submissions.
This dual-seminar approach provides a comprehensive learning experience and offers an excellent value proposition for attendees.
Booking Dan Severn is a straightforward process with a clear pricing structure designed to be mutually beneficial for both him and the host facility.
Standard Rate:
•$2,000 per day plus transportation and hotel accommodations.
This fee covers the primary seminar booking. However, the financial model is designed to help the host facility recoup its investment and even turn a profit. For a two-seminar day, the host pays the daily rate for the first seminar, and the revenue from the second seminar is split 50/50.
Suggested Pricing Model: To maximize attendance and revenue, a tiered pricing structure is recommended:
| Seminar Package | Gym Members | Non-Members |
| Seminar 1 Only | $75 | $100 |
| Both Seminars | $150 | $175 |
This model incentivizes participation in both sessions while offering a discount to your existing members, ultimately driving revenue for the host gym and potentially leading to new long-term memberships.
One of the most significant advantages of booking Dan Severn is his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the event’s success. He offers a wide range of promotional and community engagement activities that can be scheduled around the seminar to generate buzz and help offset the costs.
These additional appearances and events can transform a single seminar into a multi-day community event. Here are just some of the activities Dan is willing to participate in:
•Media Engagement: Dan will conduct interviews with local radio stations and promote the event on his social media pages:
Dan Severn (@dan.thebeast.severn) • Instagram photos and videos
Dan Severn (@dan.thebeast.severn) • Threads, Say more
•Community Outreach: Speak to students at local junior high or high schools about topics like anti-bullying or the importance of education.
•Specialized Training: Offer a sampler of his Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics program for local police departments.
•Exclusive Fan Experiences: Host a “Feast with The Beast” private meal or a “Breakfast with The Beast” Q&A session for small groups.
•Promotional Appearances: Appear at local sports bars, sponsor locations, or even car dealerships for meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and autograph signings.
By leveraging these additional opportunities, a gym owner can create a comprehensive promotional schedule that builds excitement and drives ticket sales for the main seminar.
To begin the process of bringing Dan Severn to your training facility for a seminar, appearance, or speaking engagement, you can reach out directly to his booking contacts.
Be sure to let Dan’s team know that Rich from Fight News Unlimited referred you, and then let Rich know you’ve booked an appearance by emailing rich.bergeron@gmail.com.
Once we’ve confirmed that you have booked “The Beast,” we will also help you promote the event with a blog post here and promotional posts across all our own social media platforms.
•For general inquiries and booking: Contact Kevin Gilligan at keving@tdg4.com [5].
•For seminar-specific questions: You can also email dan@dansevern.com or call (517) 278-4908 [2].
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to have a living legend of wrestling and mixed martial arts share his knowledge with your students. Booking Dan “The Beast” Severn is more than just a seminar; it’s an event that will be remembered by your community for years to come.
For more information about Dan Severn’s background and seminar offerings, check out these key documents:
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/dan-submission-grappling-tri-fold-seminar-brochure/283857186
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/dan-severn-press-kit-with-stats-and-extra-information/283857187
Also be sure to check out two YouTube channels featuring Dan Severn here:
Two Historic Fight Cards Set for October 26 and October 29 in Manila to Celebrate the
50th Anniversary of Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier
MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of one of boxing’s most iconic fights of all time, Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) proudly announces a monumental double-header: Countdown to Thrilla in Manila on Sunday, Oct. 26, at San Andres Coliseum, followed by the landmark Thrilla in Manila 50 event on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
A historical extravaganza across two action-packed nights of boxing, legendary boxer-turned-promoter Manny Pacquiao, with the help of MPP President Sean Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Tony Cohen, and Lead Matchmaker Brendan Gibbons, have architected a monumental spectacle for the passionate Filipino fans. Countdown to Thrilla in Manila and Thrilla in Manila 50 serve as the last two tentpole events before MPP’s highly anticipated U.S. debut on Saturday, November 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif.
Both shows will honor the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier’s epic 1975 heavyweight showdown, one of the most legendary bouts in sports history, while showcasing the Philippines’ finest
fighters and rising international talent.
EVENT 1 — COUNTDOWN TO THRILLA IN MANILA
October 26 | San Andres Coliseum, Malate, Manila
The Countdown to Thrilla in Manila card kicks off the week’s festivities with three IBF titles up for grabs, headlined by reigning IBF Minimumweight World Champion Pedro Taduran (18-4-1, 13 KOs) defending against mandatory challenger Christian Balunan (12-0, 7 KOs).
In the co-main event, top-ten IBF contenders Esneth Domingo (22-3, 14 KOs) and Miel Fajardo (12-3-2, 11 KOs) collide for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific Flyweight Championship. Undefeated Hong Kong star Rex Tso (23-0, 14 KOs) faces India’s Sagar Chouhan (7-0-2, 3 KOs), the reigning UBO Champion, for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific Bantamweight Title.
Several additional fights will be on display for fans in attendance, highlighted by a pair of unbeaten Filipino featherweights as Lienard “The Matrix” Sarcon (13-0, 5 KOs) goes up against Junibert Bantay (9-0, 1 KO) in a ten-round battle.
Gretel De Paz (7-7-3, 2 KOs) will go eight rounds or less with Charimae Salvador (5-9, 2 KOs) for the vacant Philippine Women’s Bantamweight Title.
Undefeated Claire Villarosa (4-0-1, 2 KOs) will run it back with John Rey Labajo (4-3-2, 4 KOs) for the vacant Philippine Youth Super Flyweight Title in an eight-round affair after their first bout this past August ended in a majority draw.
Promising Filipino prospects Arvin Jhon Paciones (11-0, 6 KOs), Noli James Maquilan (11-3, 8 KOs), and Zyvyr Medecilo (6-0, 3 KOs) round out the undercard.
“Manny Pacquiao Promotions is bringing this Countdown to Thrilla in Manila card to the Philippines to give local fans a world-class event at home while celebrating the legacy of the original Thrilla, which made boxing fans out of so many people around the world,” said MPP President Sean Gibbons. “We’re thrilled to be highlighting these incredible athletes, free of charge, in what is the perfect prelude to an unforgettable anniversary night at Araneta.”
EVENT 2 — THRILLA IN MANILA 50
October 29 | Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila
Capping the celebration, Thrilla in Manila 50 will feature a stacked international lineup, replete with three WBC title fights, headlined by WBC Minimumweight World Champion Melvin Jerusalem (24-3, 12 KOs), who defends his title against South Africa’s Siyakholwa Kuse (9-2-1, 4 KOs) in a 12-round affair.
“This is more than an event, it is a bridge between generations,” said Manny Pacquiao of MPP. “Fifty years after Ali and Frazier made history, we return to Manila to honor their greatness and to show the world that the spirit of boxing in the Philippines is stronger than ever.”
2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist Eumir Felix Marcial (6-0, 4 KOs) takes on Venezuelan knockout artist Eddy Colmenares (11-2-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-round co-main event for the vacant WBC International Middleweight Title.
A third title fight features WBC International Light Flyweight Champion Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo (19-2-1, 11 KOs) going toe-to-toe with fellow Filipino Berland Robles (12-0-1, 5 KOs) in a 10-round tilt.
Also appearing on the card:
Nico Ali Walsh (11-2, 5 KOs), grandson of Muhammad Ali, is returning to the Philippines to honor his grandfather’s legacy against Kittisak Klinson (10-2, 6 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight bout. In his third outing of 2025, Ali Walsh is poised for a career-defining performance that promises to become a landmark moment in his burgeoning career.
A pair of Filipino Super Bantamweights will look to put on a show for their countrymen as 26-year-old Filipino Carl “Wonder Boy” Martin (26-0, 20 KOs) takes on Thailand’s Aran Dipaen (21-4, 18 KOs), while 33-year-old Filipino fan-favorite Marlon Tapales (40-4, 21 KOs) takes on Venezuelan Fernando Toro (11-2, 9 KOs). Both Super Bantamweight contests are scheduled for ten rounds.
“Spearheading this event has been a tremendous honor,” said Lead Matchmaker Brendan Gibbons. “The Philippines stand as one of the boxing capitals of the world. Both Countdown to Thrilla in Manila and Thrilla in Manila 50 will see electric matchups featuring budding Filipino stars as MPP proudly recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila.”
ABOUT MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS
Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) is the global boxing promotion company founded by international icon and Hall of Famer Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao, the only boxer in history to win world titles in eight weight divisions. Established in 2025, MPP is dedicated to building the next generation of champions by delivering world-class events, competitive matchups, and an elite platform for rising stars and established fighters alike. With a leadership team led by President Sean Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer Tony Cohen, and Lead Matchmaker Brendan Gibbons, MPP is redefining the standard of fight promotion in the United States and worldwide. For more information, visit www.PacquiaoPromotions.com and follow @PacquiaoPromotions on social media.
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MIAMI, FLA. (August 13, 2025)—The world’s greatest boxing promoter the legendary Don King has announced a new date and location for the WBA Heavyweight World Championship featuring current champion Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev to face off against No. 1-ranked WBA contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter.
The exciting night of fights will take place on October 4at Miami’s Jai-Alai Fronton Casino, King has announced, despite the threats of a lawsuit by Epic Sports and Entertainment representatives who King says continue to spread lies that Hunter is unavailable for this fight.
King, who in the spring won the $1.1 million purse bid by the WBA to stage the fight originally scheduled for August 23rd, said he still has a binding three-year contract with Hunter that was signed in February of 2024 and then was victorious in two consecutive appeals to the WBA by Epic Sports and Entertainment to prevent the fight from happening.
“The threats of lawsuits continues against the WBA by Epic Sports and Entertainment,” King said in a statement. “It’s all corruption, fraud, bribery, rigged schemes and crooked scams by Epic Sports appealing to the WBA for reconsideration of the WBA purse bid, for Pulev vs Hunter, which DKP won. Now, Epic Sports is trying to change and to nullify the bout. This clouds the atmosphere with lies and the deception of the truth, fake and false news.”
King continued: “The WBA honorably stood up for their rules and regulations and declared the purse bid valid and legitimate, as held, then Epic Sports and the WBA champion Kubrat Pulev made an appeal to change the meaning of the WBA rules and regulations…The WBA honorably denied the champion Kubrat Pulev and Epic Sports, then Epic Sports rewrote the purse bid contracts just as though they had won the purse bid, and asked the WBA to dishonorably and illegally grant their appeal.”
King said now that the WBA has made its decision to uphold the purse bid decision regarding Kubrat Pulev, that, upon approval by the WBA, he has announced the October 4th date and Miami location for this fantastic heavyweight championship title bout to take place.
“However, John Wirt never stops in trying to prevent the bout, for the No. 1 contender Michael Hunter, not to fight. Now Epic Sports John Wirt and Ivaylo Gotzev are filing a lawsuit for the arbitrations against the WBA’s decisions of justice and fair play against their Epic Sports and Entertainment Company.
“However, DKP will not wait for that decision to come about. DKP will stand up and support the WBA’s honor and credibility in their decision for fair play and justice regarding the WBA purse bid situation. The credibility of the WBA is at stake.”
King said the October 4 card will also feature DKP fighters Blair “The Flair” Cobbs, Adrien “The Problem” Broner and former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Noel Mikaelian.
Last weekend, DKP issued a cease-and-desist order to SELA and TKO Group Holdings, Inc., after it was reported that there was a fight in the works that would pit Hunter against Jarrell Miller on September 11th during the mega-fight week featuring Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford in Las Vegas.
Click HERE for Photos of Every Fight. Credit: WBC.
Click HERE for Results from Every Fight on the Grand Prix IG Page
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (August 13, 2025) – Phase 3: The Quarterfinals of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix delivered thrilling upsets and spectacular knockouts across nearly 9 hours of commercial free boxing on DAZN as the crowd at the Cool Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia saw 32 fighters from 15 different countries in four different weight classes attempted to stamp their ticket to the tournament semifinals.
“We saw a compilation of great talent from all over the world. The boxers that fought tonight will be local heroes when they come back home,” said WBC President and tournament organizer Mauricio Sulaiman. “This is something that just keeps getting better. I can’t wait for the Semifinals in October, and then the Grand Finale in December.”
All 16 fighters who advanced will compete in October on a date to be determined.
Here is a recap of the night in Riyadh.
Fight of the Night: Middleweights Carlos Sinisterra (Colombia) 13-1 (10 KOs) KO Ephrem Bariko (France) 12-1 (6 KOs)
Bariko dominated the first two rounds and started the third with strong, precise combinations that were hitting the target. However, everything turned in an instant as the Colombian standout cornered Bariko and rained down blows that the Frenchman couldn’t withstand.
Sinisterra won by knockout will now face Canada’s Derek Pomerleau in a middleweight Semifinal clash that promises to be one of the best fights of the Grand Prix.
Pomerleau (14-0, 11 KOs) defeated Ukrainre’s Dmytro Rybalko with a devastating four punch combo that earned him the TKO win in round two and a spot in the Semis.
Upset of the Night: Featherweights Muhamet Qamili (Italy) 17-0 (7 KOs) vs Troy Nash (USA) 5-1 (1 KO)
The upset of the night was made possible by the WBC’s enhanced scoring system, which allows judges to gauge the decisiveness of each fighter’s performance in each round as a tiebreaker in the event of a draw. That was the case during the most anticipated fight of the night, which also delivered perhaps its most unexpected result in a battle between undefeated prospects.
The three judges scored the bout 58-56 in favor of Nash, 58-56 for Qamili and 57-57 respectively. In any other contest, the fight would have been declared a split draw. However, the enhanced scoring system revealed that two judges saw it 5-4 and 4-2 in favor of Qamili, who went down to his knees and hugged his team after having his hand raised.
*For more information on the enhanced scoring system in place for the tournament, please visit the following tutorial.
“Troy Nash is a future superstar. It was his fifth fight, and his opponent was very tough in a close fight. He will learn and come out better from it,” Sulaiman said after the fight.
Breakout of the Night: Heavyweight Kevin Ramírez (Argentina) (11-0-1, 4 KOs) UD over Piotr Lacz (Poland) (14-1-0, 10 KOs)
Argentina’s Kevin Ramirez, a natural cruiserweight fighting in the heavyweight division for this tournament, prevailed in a close enhanced scoring system decision over Poland’s Piotr Lacz, who outweighed him by 18 pounds after the official weigh-in on Tuesday.
Ramírez, who works as a trash collector to fund his boxing career, swept the judges off their feet with decisive rounds that showcased his effective combinations and an overall superior effectiveness in landing punches throughout the fight.
The Buenos Aires native will now face USA´s Dante Stone in what will be an even more daunting challenge in the semifinals. Stone weighed in at 257.9 pounds for his quarterfinal fight, while Ramírez did so at 204.
NOTES:
· USA went 1-3 during the quarterfinals. Stone was the only one who prevailed on the American side by unanimous decision over Morocco’s Youness Baalla.
· Mexico didn’t fare better with a 1-2 record as featherweight Brandon Mejia closed the night with a unanimous decision win over Ayubkhon Bakhtiyorov. Emiliano Aguillón lost to France’s Lancelot Proton de la Chappelle with an enhanced scoring system decision.
· The semifinals are set for October with 16 fighters, four in each weight class, left vying for a spot in the championship Finals. The October date is to be announced in the coming weeks. Visit the WBC´s official website for the latest updates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION on the WBC Boxing Grand Prix, please visit https://www.wbcboxing.com
| James Perkins vs. Anthony Andreozzi title fight, plus undefeated prospects Shea Willcox & James Perella August 16 at Oceanside Events Center in Revere, MA |
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| QUINCY, Mass. (August XX, 2025) – Some of the best and most popular boxers in the Northeast will be showcased August 16th on the stacked “Oceanside Prize Fights” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), at Oceanside Events Center (formerly the Wonderland Ballroom) in Revere, Massachusetts. All the action will be streamed on www.BXNGTV.com. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Quincy Firefighters Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide unwavering support to firefighters and their families as they face the challenges of occupational cancer, ensuring they receive the care, resources, and assistance they need. Go to www.quincyfirecancerfoundation.com for information. “Promoting in the North Shore has been something that was always in the works, but all the pieces had to be there to put on a great event,” GCP promoter Chris Traietti explained. “You only get one chance to make at making a good impression. I am incredibly pleased with how this card turned out. It will be an awesome night of the area’s most popular fighters and Granite Chin will once again be raising money for a great cause, the Quincy Fore Cancer Foundation. At the end of the night a new WBC U.S. Silver Champion will be crowned, Shea Willcox will make his home debut, and the local fight scene will come together to support our local firefighters.” Throwback fighters James “Pitbull” Perkins (13-3-1, 9 KOs) and Anthony “The Gentle Savage” Andreozzi (7-4, 3 KOs) will clash in the 8-round main event for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USA Silver Light Heavyweight Championship. Perkins vs. Andreozzi is a terrific match-up of entertaining fighters. The 32-year-old Perkins, A gravedigger from nearby Lynn (MA), is a powerfully aggressive puncher who doesn’t mind taking a few punches to land one damaging shot, while former Massachusetts Middleweight ChampionAndreozzi, of Swansea (MA), is a grinder who enjoys exchanging punches from start to finish. Two of the most popular and promising prospects in New England, Everett (MA) junior welterweight “Showtime” Shea Willcox (3-0, 3 KOs) and Mansfield (MA) junior middleweight James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (19-0, 13 KOs), will provide chief support. The 23-year-old Willcox, a member of two Everett High’s Super Bowl, Division One football championship teams, is arguably the most popular pro boxer in the Northeast. A standout amateur boxer, he was also selected as the “Most Outstanding Boxer” at last year’s New England Golden Gloves Championships, in addition to being a 2018 Rocky Marciano Tournament Champion. He will throw down in a 4-round co-featured event against Aldimar Silva (22-28, 14 KOs), of Brazil. Perella, 32, was a celebrated amateur career (120-20)who captured 3 New England Golden Gloves titles, as well as a silver medal at the prestigious National PAL Tournament. The gifted fighter with one of the best nicknames will take on former FECARBOX Welterweight Champion Saul “Navajo” Corral (31-24, 20 KOs) in the 8-round Special Junior Middleweight Attraction. Fighting on the undercard, all in 4-rounders, are Hyde Park (MA) junior featherweight Jennifer Perella (2-1, 1 KO), the 2024 New England Golden Gloves silver medalist, vs. Sarah “Switch Kick” Click (2-10-1, 0 KOs); unbeaten Springfield (MA) welterweight Eric “The Gladiator” Goff (7-0, 5 KOs) versus “Jabbin” Joe Wilson, Jr. (3-8, 0 KOs), Lawrence (MA) junior middleweight Dimas “Jimmy” Colon makes his pro debut versus Javonni Bennett (0-2), and South Boston cruiserweight Charlie “The City Point Sicilian” LoGrasso (1-0, 1 KO) meets Erick Alves. Card subject to change. Tickets are reasonably priced (including service fees) at $150.00 (Reserved Ringside), $100.00 (General Seats), and $60.00 (General Admission) are available for purchase at www.Granite-Chin-Promotions.ticketleap.com. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. ET, first bout at 7 p.m. ET. INFORMATION: Facebook.com/GraniteChinPromotions-GCP |
RISING SMOKE Spotlighting the Next Generation in Boxing Stars
Debut Episode Features Philadelphia’s Undefeated Prospect Juan Rivera V
(aka Johnny Rivera) Ahead of His Fight This Saturday at Sheet Metal Union Hall
RISING SMOKE DEBUT EPISODE OUT NOW!
NEW YORK (August 7, 2025) – ATS Productions’ combat sports vertical, ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT, today announced the debut of a new original video series titled RISING SMOKE—a short-feature documentary series spotlighting the most promising up-and-coming fighters in boxing. The debut episode premiered today and centers on Juan Rivera V, aka Johnny Rivera, a rising star out of Philadelphia’s The Rock Ministries boxing gym, as he prepares for his Saturday, August 9 bout in his hometown. The event, taking place at Sheet Metal Union Hall in downtown Philly, is promoted by RDR and is being produced and streamed on BXNG at bxngtv.com and via the VYRE Network app.
RISING SMOKE delivers raw, immersive storytelling focused on the fighters, their communities, and the forces that shape their journey to the ring. Consistent with the ethos and premium quality from ATS Productions, RISING SMOKE features high-impact visuals and authentic storytelling that aims to elevate the profile of tomorrow’s champions and give fans a personal look at the fighters before they break out on the national stage.
The new series will live across ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT’’s digital and social platforms, with new episodes set to roll out throughout the year.
“At ATS Productions, we have built a unique and powerful company around authentic voices and the very best storytellers in the sport of boxing,” said Brian Dailey, President and COO of All the Smoke Productions. “This is a premium production and distribution company that is doing things that no one else in this space is doing. RISING SMOKE is a natural extension of that mission—it allows us, in short order, to introduce fans in a deeply personal way to the next generation of talent before they step fully into the spotlight. Engaging our significant audience with the most compelling personalities, the biggest fights, and now the rising stars who will shape the future of the sport—that’s what we’re all about. Johnny is the ideal first subject—Philly tough, wildly talented, and right on the edge of a breakout moment.”
Rivera, 19, has become a local favorite with his aggressive style and tireless work ethic. The pilot episode showcases his training camp, his life in Philadelphia, his faith and mental preparation as he eyes another win on August 9.
ABOUT ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT
ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT is the leading digital combat sports brand under ATS Productions, delivering original content, fighter storytelling, and premium behind-the-scenes access to the fight game. Led by Chief Content Officer and Boxing Hall of Famer Andre Ward, ATS Fight focuses on authenticity and narrative, connects fight fans to the voices, struggles, and triumphs that define combat sports culture.
ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT is a division of ALL THE SMOKE PRODUCTIONS, a contemporary media company and creative agency founded in 2024 by NBA Champion Matt Barnes, and Brian Dailey, the former Showtime Sports programming executive responsible for bringing ALL THE SMOKE and several multimedia programs and documentaries to the network in recent years. ATS FIGHT was founded in June 2024 by some of the most trusted sources for honest, engaging and relevant coverage of combat sports for the last two decades. ATS FIGHT surrounds combat sports events with premium storytelling, interviews and analysis from all corners of the fight game. With a reach of over 12 million followers across platforms, and greater than 3x the entertainment industry’s average monthly engagements, ATS FIGHT boasts a coveted and engaged global audience that rivals all other entities in the industry, and is the only company dedicated to the holistic fight game.