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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHALLENGE WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, Липня 19 У Лас-Вегасі

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SUMMER HEATS UP WITH STAR-STUDDED

PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT IN LAS VEGAS!

HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO

CONTINUE LEGENDARY CAREER & CHALLENGE

WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, Липня 19

WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian Fundora Rematches Australian Superstar Tim Tszyu in

Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Більше! Mexican Star Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz Duels Hard-Hitting Angel Fierro in Can’t Miss Rematch of

Mexican Sluggers

&

Former Two-Division Champion Brandon Figueroa Battles Top Contender Joet Gonzalez in PPV Opener at

8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now Until 10 p.m. PT

 черезAXS.com with Code: PBC

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LAS VEGAS – June 3, 2025 -First ballot International Boxing Hall of FamerManny “Pacman” Pacquiaowill look to add another memorable highlight to his legendary career and become a world champion once again when he challenges the hard-hitting WBC Welterweight World ChampionМаріо “Ель Ацтека” Барріосв суботу, Липня 19 headlining a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The co-main event will see a rematch of 2024’s bloodiest fight as reigning WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundorafaces Australian superstar and former world championTim Tszyu. Fundora and Tszyu combined for an unforgettable night in March 2024 as Tszyu fought through one of the most gruesome cuts in recent memory before eventually losing to Fundora by a narrow split-decision.

The stacked lineup features another sensational rematch as Mexican starІсаак «Пітбуль» Крузbattles the hard-hittingAngel Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Більше, former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroasteps in against top contenderJoet Gonzalezfor 10-rounds of featherweight action that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Pre-sale tickets are available NOW until 10 p.m. PT throughAXS.com with the code: PBC

Public on-sale begins TOMORROW, Середа, Червень 4 на 10 a.m. PT throughAXS.com.

In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.

**MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS**

Despite a 17-year age gap between these two fighters, both are unified in their desire to deliver toe-to-toe action for boxing fans as the fighting pride of the PhilippinesМенні Пакьяоduels WBC Welterweight World ChampionМаріо Барріосв головній події 12-го туру.

Already owning a career that’s seen him earn more accolades than can be listed in print, Pacquiao can etch his name into another chapter of the history books by going straight from his Hall of Fame induction in June to a world championship-winning performance on July 19. In an era that’s seen superstars in their 40’s such as Tom Brady and LeBron James continue to excel at the highest levels, Pacquiao can break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history with a win over Barrios, after originally setting the mark at 40-years-old in his 2019 triumph over Keith Thurman.

The Filipino legend will have a tall task in front of him to achieve this feat, as the six-foot Barrios will bring a nearly seven-inch height advantage into his second defense of the WBC title. A two-division world champion, Barrios represents his Aztec heritage every time he enters the ring with an all-action style that’s delivered numerous electric clashes and which should combine with the always hard-charging Pacquiao for explosive action. Looking for a signature victory to separate himself from the other titleholders in boxing’s historic glamour division, Barrios will no doubt be keen to upend Pacquiao’s coronation when they square off on July 19.

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the one-time Boxing Writers Association of America’s Fighter of the Decade, Пакьяо (62-8-2, 39 КО), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. After serving two terms as Congressman, Pacquiao was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features victories over eight current Hall of Famers, в тому числі Оскар Де Ла Хойя, Ріккі Хаттон, Марко Антоніо Баррера, Ерік Моралес, Мігель Котто, Шейн Мослі, Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao’s most recent run in the 147-pound division saw him dispatch of former four-division world champion Adrien Broner in January 2019, before defeating the then-undefeated and reigning WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman in July of that same year. Pacquiao’s triumph over Thurman saw him send Thurman to the canvas in round one, the first time Thurman had been down in his career, on his way to edging out a decision in a 2019 Fight of the Year contender. Pacquiao would come up short in his next contest, dropping a decision to late-replacement Yordenis Ugas, who stepped in on short notice to replace an injured Errol Spence Jr. в серпні 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,” said Pacquiao. “MGM Grand is like my second home in my career and it’s a place where I’ve had so many memorable fights, including my U.S. дебют. The first title I ever won was a WBC title, and now I am back to fight for the WBC title once again. Mario Barrios is exactly the type of champion I like to fight, because he’s a real Mexican warrior like Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez. Come July 19, it’s going to be an amazing night for the fans.”

The 29-year-old Barrios (29-2-1, 18 КО) stamped his place among the welterweight elite in September 2023 as he dropped former champion Yordenis Ugas twice to capture the interim belt by unanimous decision. Barrios followed that up by sending Fabian Maidana to the canvas as well on his way to another dominant decision victory, and was elevated to WBC Welterweight World Champion following the bout. His first defense of the title featured Barrios going toe-to-toe with Abel Ramos in one of 2024’s best fights in action that saw both men score knockdowns and that ultimately ended in a split-draw and Barrios retaining the belt.

Before his run at 147-pounds, Barrios was a world champion at 140-pounds, edging out Batyr Akhmedov in September 2019 with a clutch 12ї-round knockdown that sealed his victory on the scorecards. Throughout his career, Barrios’ only two defeats have come against two of the era’s best fighters in five-time, three-division champion Gervonta Davis and former unified welterweight world champion Keith Thurman. Representing his native San Antonio, Техас, Barrios trains in Las Vegas with top trainer Bob Santos.

“Sharing the ring with a legend like Manny Pacquiao is an honor, but once the bell rings, це все справа,”, - сказав Барріос. “I respect everything he’s done in the sport, but on July 19, I’m defending what’s mine. This isn’t just another fight — it’s a legacy fight not just for me but for all the Mexican fans as well. Beating Pacquiao puts my name in a different conversation. Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer for a reason. він швидко, вибуховою, and dangerous at all times. But I’m younger, I’m hungrier, and I’m the champion for a reason. I’m coming in with everything I’ve got. Fighting in Vegas is always special, but this event is a truly massive stage and I’m ready to show out for the world.”

**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. TIM TSZYU II**

Two of the top fighters in the stacked 154-pound division, WBC Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim Tszyuwill meet in a 12-round rematch after their first fight saw Tszyu suffer a grisly cut in round three from an inadvertent Fundora elbow. The then WBO 154-pound champion Tszyu chose to fight on instead of bow out due to the cut, eventually losing his title, along with the then-vacant WBC belt, to Fundora by a close decision. У Липні 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 КО) rocketed to the top of the super welterweight division with that victory over Tszyu, and most recently made a successful title defense in March by knocking out top contender Chordale Booker in round four on Prime Video. A native of Coachella, Каліфорнія, Fundora notably showed his mettle in April 2022, battling the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin in an instant 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Despite both men hitting the canvas, Fundora stood tall in the end, prompting Lubin’s corner to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round. The 27-year-old has defeated a slew of contenders throughout his career, with his only defeat coming to Brian Mendoza in 2023. Fundora represents one of boxing’s most accomplished families, as he is trained by his father Freddy alongside his younger sister, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela. The two fighting Fundora’s are the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world championships.

“I’m more than happy to honor Tim’s rematch clause,” said Fundora. “I expect Tim to be in optimum condition. Fans should expect nothing but a very entertaining violent display.”

Після 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 КО) lose a second-straight bout to IBF 154-pound champion Bakhram Murtazaliev following the Fundora fight, the 30-year-old recently returned to action in April by stopping young contender Joey Spencer in round four in Australia. Tszyu came into the first Fundora fight off a red-hot 2023 campaign that saw him elevated to world champion at 154-pounds while defeating former world champion Tony Harrison, top contender Brian Mendoza and former title challenger Carlos Ocampo. A native of Sydney, Австралія, Tszyu made his U.S debut against U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in March 2022, earning a unanimous decision. Tszyu grew up playing soccer, but soon gravitated toward boxing. The decision led to him following in the legendary footsteps of his father, Kostya, who was an undisputed 140-pound champion.

“You live for these moments in boxing,” said Tszyu. “I’m blessed to be going through it again — to rewrite the chapter. Even with the bad memories and demons from the first fight, this is what growth means as a human being. I can go through hell and come back on top. This time I’ve got a full 12-week camp focused on Fundora — not a few days’ notice — and I’m bringing that intensity. I’ve got a little place set aside for that green belt. I’m ready to go get it.”

**ISAAC CRUZ VS. ANGEL FIERRO II**

In another greatly anticipated rematch, hard-charging Mexican fan-favoriteІсаак «Пітбуль» Крузwill step in once again against his power-punching countrymanIsaac Fierroas they meet in a 12-round super lightweight rematch. In their first matchup, Cruz and Fierro fought nip-and-tuck over 10 high-octane rounds that saw them combine to throw over 1400 удари, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 для 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, посадка 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Хрест (27-3-1, 18 КО) became a world champion in March 2024 as he hurt Rolly Romero badly in round one before eventually ending the fight in round eight via TKO to claim the WBA title. Зовсім недавно, Cruz bounced back from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by out-slugging countryman Fierro in that decision triumph in February. Уродженець Мехіко, Cruz shot up the rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October before adding dominant decisions over Francisco Vargas and Jose Matias Romero. This rise led to the 26-year-old challenging undefeated superstar Gervonta Davis in December 2021, a fight that saw Cruz lose by decision to become just the second fighter at the time to see the final bell against Davis. Trained by his father Isaac Cruz Sr., Cruz also owns stoppage wins over former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa and veteran contender Eduardo Ramirez, in addition to a 12-round decision over the then-unbeaten Giovanni Cabrera.

“I’m looking forward to fighting Angel Fierro again,"Сказав Круз. “I know that I won the first fight, but I feel that I can do even better this time around. This is going to be more of the Mexican style boxing that fans want to see. I fight for the fans and I can’t wait to give them more action on July 19.”

Originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Мексика, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 КО) now fights out of San Diego and has made a name for himself with his aggressive style and power punching prowess. The 26-year-old has fought professionally since 2015 and was undefeated in his first 17 екскурсії. He announced his presence as a world contender in 2021 with a career-best victory as he rose from the canvas to stop former world champion Alberto Machado in round six. Prior to the Cruz fight, Fierro had a three-fight winning streak snapped when he lost a June decision against Alfredo Santiago, with the only other loss of Fierro’s career coming via split-decision in January 2020 against Alex Martin. The February 1 fight against Cruz marked Fierro’s third career fight stateside, and his first since a majority draw against Juan Carlos Burgos in March 2022.

“It is an honor to be fighting at MGM Grand where my idol Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. had so many fights,” said Fierro. “I will honor him by again showing real Mexican style boxing for the world. I feel that I beat ‘Pitbull’ in the first fight and I’m gonna prove it the second time around. Я йду, щоб виграти!"

**BRANDON FIGUEROA VS. JOET GONZALEZ**

One of the sport’s premier action fighters, former two-division championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroawill return to action against top contenderJoet Gonzalez in a 10-round featherweight attraction that will see the winner vaulted back into the world title picture.

The 28-year-old Figueroa (25-2-1, 19 КО) will look to bounce back after losing his 126-pound title by decision in his February rematch against Stephen Fulton Jr. Figueroa had been elevated to WBC Featherweight World Champion before the fight, after Rey Vargas was declared champion in recess. Figueroa won the Interim WBC Featherweight Title in a 2023 Fight of the Year contender that saw him score a unanimous decision over former champion Mark Magsayo. He returned last May to successfully defend his interim title with a ninth-round knockout of former champion Jessie Magdaleno, increasing his winning streak at the time to three straight. A native of Weslaco, Техас, Figueroa’s relentless pressure and youthful enthusiasm helped him become the first person to defeat former two-division champion Luis Nery in their May 2021 championship clash, as he stopped Nery with a body shot in round seven. Figueroa added to his family’s legacy by capturing the WBC 122-pound world title against Nery, joining his brother Omar Figueroa Jr., who previously held the WBC Lightweight World Championship.

“I’m training in L.A. now with Manny Robles and everything has been going great,” said Figueroa. “I expect a great fight and that I won’t have to look for him to make an exciting fight for the fans. So expect an all-action throwdown. I feel like I owe it to my fans after my last performance. I just want to be more active this year and give the fans more of ‘The Heartbreaker’.”

Боротьба з Лос-Анджелеса, Гонсалес (27-4, 15 КО) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 з 23 перемог поспіль, earning a world title shot against Shakur Stevenson in 2019 that he would ultimately drop by decision. Gonzalez would go on to challenge for featherweight world titles two more times, losing decisions to Emanuel Navarrete in October 2021 and Luis Alberto Lopez in September 2023. Gonzalez was a sensational and accomplished amateur fighter, with his resume including two victories over Gervonta Davis.

“This is a new opportunity for me and I plan to put on a great fight against a very tough opponent in Brandon Figueroa,"Сказав Гонсалес. “I’m training very hard like I always do and the fans are going to get an exciting fight and a memorable show. We’re both warriors showing up to win that night, so expect fireworks.”

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UFC Fighter Dan Hooker Revives Backyard Fighting Phenomenon and Hosts 32-fighter Tournament with $50,000 Grand Prize in New Zealand (Full Video)

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Read more about this tournament one of my latest articles published on MMASucka.com:

Dan Hooker’s “King of the Streets” Tournament: a Controversial Foray into Unregulated Combat Sports
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QUOTES FROM TODAY’S “HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT” VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE

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USBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLIST BRANDON MOORE TO FACE UNDEFEATED & DANGEROUS STANLEY WRIGHT IN MAIN EVENT CLASH OF AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHTS

UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION FRANCHÓN CREWS-DEZURN TO DEFEND HER TITLES
БІЛЬШЕ, RISING CONTENDERS JOSHUA JAMES PAGAN, JOSEPH HICKS, DA’VELLE SMITH
AND MORE IN SEPARATE BOUTS


Детройт (Травня 30, 2025) - Саліта Акції will present an electrifying night of fights on П'ятниця, Червень 6, на Turning Stone Resort Casino у Вероні, Нью-Йорк, як частина International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. This highly anticipated event, титулований “Hall of Fame Fight Night,” will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN and is promoted in collaboration with УСЯ БІЙКА З ДИМОМ, the dynamic digital content platform led by boxing legend Андре Уорд.

The event is headlined by USBA American heavyweight titlistBrandon Moore(17-1, 10 КО), who will square off against the undefeatedStanley Wright(14-0, 11 КО). Moore is entering the fight after a victory over previously undefeated Skylar Lacy, while Wright is coming off a major upset victory over previously undefeated heavyweight standout Jeremiah Milton. This clash pits two of the best rising American heavyweights, both eager to carve their names into boxing history.

Ahead of the momentous weekend for boxing and a talent-stacked event on June 6, Salita Promotions PresidentДмитро Саліта and competitors including Brandon Moore, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, іJoshua James Pagan joinedУСЯ БІЙКА З ДИМОМ"ЗAK Reyes for a virtual press conference.

Tickets on sale now atTicketmaster.


Dmitriy Salita – President of Salita Promotions

“It’s an honor to promote this year’s International Boxing Hall of Fame event—a card that truly reflects the full spectrum of the sport, featuring champions, top contenders, rising prospects, and future Hall of Famers like Franchón Crews, a true pioneer in women’s boxing.”

“I grew up in this sport. Boxing isn’t just my profession it’s my passion. I approach every event and matchup with the enthusiasm of a fan and the passion of a boxer. Having been a fighter signed to some of the biggest promotions and now working as a promoter for over a decade, I’ve gained a unique perspective. I believe that experience, paired with a deep love for the game, gives me the tools to help elevate the sport in new and meaningful ways.”

“We’re in the midst of an exciting transition in boxing, and innovation is key. That’s why we’re trying new things—like partnering with ALL THE SMOKE—to bring fans closer to the stories, personalities, and journeys that define boxing. Our vision is to be inclusive, collaborative, and to grow the sport for the fans and give the best of opportunities to the fighters we promote.”

Brandon Moore – USBA American heavyweight titlist

“This is a humongous opportunity. I’ve been training for this since February. Not that I knew this was coming but I knew an opportunity of any kind would show up. I know this event is going to be big time and there will be lots of legends there, so I am planning on looking sharp and ready to go against Stanley Wright. He just had an upset win against Jeremiah Milton, so I am taking him extremely seriously. Wright is an undefeated fighter, so I need to give him his first L.”

“I’m a bigger sized heavyweight myself, and I’ve fought bigger heavyweights before. Wright will just be another guy in the totem pole. I just need to move my feet, hit him with that jab, і виглядати добре, роблячи це. He’s coming to hit hard so I know what he’s coming to do. I just need to stay focused, keep my chin down, and keep hitting him with that jab.”

“June 6 I’m coming in extremely sharp. Of course I want the knockout, I want it badly. But it’s about being sharp and getting the win. I always want the knockout, but the main focus is staying smart. If I do that, the knockouts will come. They always come.”

Franchón Crews-Dezurn – WBC and WBA Unified Super Middleweight World Champion

“I’m from the bottom so I’m not a stranger to hard work and working for what I want. An opportunity came to work with Salita Promotions, and it made sense. As you can see, women’s boxing is coming to the forefront and there are now a lot of women getting great opportunities. Myself as a pioneer, of course I wanted to get into that mix. Salita just signed two more middleweights so there are no shortage of fights for me here.”

“Boxing is my stage. My first love before boxing was music. The way the universe had it, boxing became my stage and platform. But it all works together. I’m a creator. I express myself through music, бокс, and fashion. When I made my professional debut against Claressa Shields, I walked out to my original music and my original outfit.”

“Boxing is life. I take it very seriously because I’m old school. I’m old enough to know, young enough to learn. I don’t play because you can lose your life in boxing. I’m pushing through a lot of things to make the most out of this opportunity.”

Joshua James Pagan – Undefeated lightweight prospect

“There are a lot of great fighters out there in or around my division. There are a few fighters that are on my radar, including Giovanni Marquez. He’s very talented, tough and durable. Floyd Schofield is another fighter I have on my radar. I want to fight them all.”

“It’s a blessing to be fighting on this card. I grew up watching Manny Pacquiao and Michael Nunn. There are a lot of big names being inducted into the hall of fame. I’m excited to show my skillset and hopefully be in their position one day and make it to the hall of fame.”

“Everyone should expect a great performance from me next Friday. I’ve been focused and had a great training camp in Puerto Rico. I’m ready to put it all to good use on June 6.”

“I’m focused on my fight right now against James Bernadin. I can’t overlook him. Після цього бою, I’ll talk to my team to see what’s next.”

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World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers who want to participate in its competitions

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LAUSANNE, Швейцарія (Травня 30, 2025) — World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing, to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that want to take part in its competitions. The introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on “Sex, Age and Weight” to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women.

The policy is in the final stages of development and has been crafted by a specially convened Working Group of the World Boxing Medical and Anti-Doping Committee, which has examined data and medical evidence from an extensive range of sources and consulted widely with other sports and experts across the world.

In light of plans to introduce this policy and the particular circumstances surrounding some boxers that competed at the Paris 2024 Олімпійські ігри, World Boxing has written to the Algerian Boxing Federation to inform it that Imane Khelif will not be allowed to participate in the female category at the Eindhoven Box Cup or any World Boxing event until Imane Khelif undergoes sex testing.

This decision reflects concerns over the safety and wellbeing of all boxers, including Imane Khelif, and aims to protect the mental and physical health of all participants in light of some of the reactions that have been expressed in relation to the boxer’s potential participation at the Eindhoven Box Cup.

The letter sent by World Boxing to the Algerian Boxing Federation on May 30, 2025, states:

“Imane Khelif may not participate in the female category at the Eindhoven Box Cup, 5-10 Червень 2025 and any World Boxing event until Imane Khelif undergoes genetic sex screening in accordance with World Boxing’s rules and testing procedures.

“In accordance with the World Boxing Statutes, amendments to the Competition Rules are typically made by Congress. Однак, under special or emergency circumstances, the World Boxing Executive Board holds the authority to make immediate amendments when a rule is deemed no longer functional or when evolving conditions necessitate a change.

“In May 2025, the Executive Board exercised this authority and adopted new eligibility criteria for participation in sex-specific boxing categories. These new eligibility rules were developed with the express purpose of safeguarding athletes in combat sports, particularly given the physical risks associated with Olympic-style boxing.

“Please be advised that, per World Boxing policy, “…in the event the athlete’s sex certification is challenged by the athlete’s federation or by World Boxing, the athlete shall be ineligible to compete until the dispute is resolved…”

This decision is designed solely to ensure the health and safety of all participants in World Boxing competitions (including Imane Khelif) and is not deemed to in any way prejudge the outcome of any testing that will be introduced as part of the new policy on “Sex, Age and Weight”.

World Boxing’s new policy and the introduction of testing will mean that all athletes over the age of 18 that want to participate in a World Boxing owned or sanctioned competition will need to undergo a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) genetic test to determine their sex at birth and their eligibility to compete.

The PCR test is a laboratory technique used to detect specific genetic material, in this case the SRY gene, that reveals the presence of the Y chromosome, which is an indicator of biological sex. The test can be conducted by nasal/mouth swab, saliva or blood.

Athletes that are deemed to be male at birth, as evidenced by the presence of Y chromosome genetic material (the SRY gene) or with a difference of sexual development (DSD) where male androgenization occurs, will be eligible to compete in the male category.

Athletes that are deemed to be female at birth, as evidenced by the presence of XX chromosomes or the absence of Y chromosome genetic material (the SRY gene) or with a DSD where male androgenization does not occur, will be eligible to compete in the female category.

World Boxing respects the dignity of all individuals and its overriding priority is to ensure safety and competitive fairness to all athletes. To do this, it is essential that strict categories, determined by sex are maintained and enforced, and means that World Boxing will only operate competitions for athletes categorized as male or female.

Under the new policy, National Federations will be responsible for testing and will be required to confirm the sex of their athletes when entering them into World Boxing competitions by providing a certification of their chromosomal sex, as determined by a PCR test.

A failure to provide certification of the chromosomal sex of an athlete or the provision of a false certification, will render the athlete ineligible to compete and may lead to sanctions against the athlete and/or the athlete’s National Federation.

Where test results for boxers that want to compete in the female category reveal Y chromosome genetic material and a potential DSD, the initial screenings will be referred to independent clinical specialists for genetic screening, hormonal profiles, anatomical examination or other valuation of endocrine profiles by medical specialists.

As part of its new policy World Boxing will reserve the right to do genetic sex screening on new or existing athlete samples to confirm certification.

The policy will include an appeals process. Support will be offered to any boxers that provide an adverse test result.

The new “Sex, Age and Weight” policy will come into force from July 1, 2025.

World Boxing was launched in April 2023 with a mission to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement. It held its first formal meeting with the IOC in May 2024 and on February 25, 2025, it was granted provisional recognition by the IOC as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at world level. Березня 20, 2025, the IOC confirmed that boxing has been restored to the sport program for LA28.

Further information on World Boxing is available atwww.worldboxing.org.

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Попередній перегляд "Спортивні спортивні вихідні": UFC Vegas 107 & Вітрина боксу

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За: Багатий Бержерон

У ці вихідні представлені переконливі дії як на змішаних бойових мистецтв, так і в боксі, з UFC Vegas 107 на чолі з Ерін Бланшфілд проти. Maycee Barber займає центральну сцену разом із значними боксерськими картками, на яких представлені встановлені імена та підйомні претенденти.

UFC Vegas 107: Бланшфілд проти. Перукар – Травня 31, 2025

Головна подія: Жіночий розбір з легкої ваги

UFC повертається до вершини в Лас -Вегасі з жіночим поєдинком з легкої ваги, який несе значні наслідки дивізіону. Ерін Бланшфілд стикається з Мейсі Барбер у головній події, Представляючи сутичку між двома найперспективнішими претендентами дивізії.

Ерін Бланшфілд Вступає на цей конкурс як один з найбільш технічно досвідчених грейперів у жіночому дивізіоні з легкої ваги. Відома своєю задушливою грунтовою грою та доблескою подання, Бланшфілд побудував свою репутацію на методичних виступах, які демонструють її бразильські джиу-джитсу чорний пояс. Її база боротьби дозволяє їй диктувати, де відбуваються бійки, часто переважають опоненти з її позиційним контролем та невблаганним тиском.

Вражаюче Бланшфілд значно розвинувся протягом усього її перебування на UFC. Поки вона може не володіти потужною силою нокауту, Її технічний бокс та здатність налаштувати вилучення через вражаючі обміни роблять її всебічною загрозою. Її кардіо найвищого рівня дає їй послідовні переваги, дозволяючи їй підтримувати тиск протягом трьох раундів.

Мейсі Барбер являє собою атлетик, вибухонебезпечна сторона рівняння легкої ваги. “Майбутнє” вибухнув на сцену з динамічним вражаючим та агресивним тиском вперед. Її атлетичні подарунки незаперечні - вибухонебезпечне захист, різкі комбінації боксу, і здатність генерувати потужність у коротких обмінах.

Еволюція Барбера як винищувача була помітною. Ранні невдачі кар'єри викладали її цінні уроки про крокування себе та важливість бійки IQ, що призводить до більш виміряних підходів на останніх виїздах. Її вражаюча різноманітність, включаючи ефективні удари та коліна, Забезпечує безліч зброї для погрози опонентам. Залишається питання, чи може її захист у зняті витримати наполегливі напади боротьби Бланшфілда.

Тактичний розрив: Цей матч представляє класичний грейплер проти динаміки нападника. Бланшфілд буде шукати, щоб закрити відстань, Забезпечити вилучення, і контрольна позиція під час полювання на подання. Успіх Барбера залежить від збереження комфортної відстані, Начинка для зняття начинку, та розв'язування комбінацій під час коротких обмінів.

Ключовим фактором, який може порушити боротьбу на її користь, буде здатність Барбера створювати сутички, а також стіни, коли він знятий. Якщо вона зможе послідовно повернутися на ноги, Її вражаючі переваги стають більш вираженими. Навпаки, Якщо Бланшфілд може встановити тривалий контроль, Її загрози та заземлення можуть виявитися вирішальними.

Со-головна подія: Легкі суперники стикаються

Mateusz Gamrot обличчя.

Mateusz Gamrot являє собою один із найповніших легких ваги поза елітним рівнем дивізії. Польський ветеран поєднує боротьбу на рівні еліт. Його граппінг -дані говорять самі за себе - багато перемоги над поданням та домінуючий позиційний контроль визначають свою гру на землю.

Вражаючий гамро перетворився на законну загрозу. Його комбінації боксу, зокрема його послідовності, Встановіть можливості для зняття, зберігаючи супротивників чесними на ногах. Його кондиціонер дозволяє йому підтримувати виснажливий темп, який часто порушує опонентів у наступних раундах.

Людовіт Кляйн Приносить європейський кікбоксинг родовід та вдосконалення оборони боротьби. Його вражаючі тече природно, з чудовою роботою ніг та комбінованим ударом, які можуть заважати будь -якому опоненту. Нещодавні виступи Кляйна демонстрували вдосконалену оборону та здібності з вилученням.

Шлях словакця до перемоги передбачає збереження бійки та вигадки гамроту в разів обміну біржами. Його обсяг та різноманітність нападів можуть накопичити шкоду протягом трьох раундів, якщо він зможе нейтралізувати загрози боротьби.

Боротьба з аналізом: Гамро вступає як улюблений ставок на основі своїх переваг та загального рівня досвіду. Вражаючі Кляйна створюють законні погрози, Але його здатність послідовно захищати вилучення визначає траєкторію бою. Очікуйте, що гамро змішує спроби боротьби з вражаючими біржами, в той час як Кляйн виглядає протилежним і підтримувати відстань.

Легка важка дія: Power відповідає техніці

Дастін Якобі зустрічається з Бруно Лопесом у легкому змаганні у важкій вазі із контрастними стилями та рівнями досвіду.

Дастін Джейкоби Приносить широкий досвід кікбоксингу та перевірену конкуренцію на рівні UFC. Його вражаюча база забезпечує чисту техніку та бойову силу. Нещодавні виступи Якобі продемонстрували вдосконалену оборону боротьби та обізнаність про землю, Звернення до попередніх вразливих місць.

Його фон кікбоксингу добре перекладається на MMA, з відмінним управлінням на відстані та можливостями контратаки. Ноги Якобі та комбінації боксу можуть швидко накопичити шкоду проти опонентів, які займаються вражаючими біржами.

Бруно Лопес представляє новий бразильський конвеєр талантів. Його база граппінгу та загрози подання забезпечують альтернативні шляхи перемоги, що перевищують вражаючі обміни. Лопес’ Агресія та готовність брати участь у обмінах роблять його небезпечним протягом усього бою.

Вражаючий бразильський показав поліпшення, Хоча його тенденція до диких бірж може створити можливості для таких технічних нападників, як Якобі.

Перспективи середньої ваги відбиваються

Захарі Рессе стикається з Дуско Тодоровичем у поєдинку середньої ваги між перспективами, що шукають проривні виступи.

Захарі Рессе показав спалахи потенціалу з чіткими навичками та вдосконаленим IQ бійки. Його база боротьби забезпечує фундамент, в той час як його вражаючий продовжує розвиватися. Здатність Рессе змішати вилучення з вражаючими біржами, тримає опонентів.

Дуско Тодорович Приносить європейський вражаючий досвід та силу нокауту. Комбінації боксу сербів та здатність до контратаки роблять його небезпечним у обмінах. Його захист від зняття було випробувано, але показує місце для вдосконалення проти наполегливих борців.

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Дія з легкої ваги: Бразильські розбої

Джафель Філхо відкривається проти Аллана народження в дію в легкій вазі, що представляє сутичку між бразильськими бійцями з різними сильними сторонами.

Важкий підхід Філхо протиставляє більш чіткий набір навичок Nascimento. Обидва бійці представляють глибину басейну талантів у легкій вазі Бразилії і будуть шукати заяви з вражаючими виступами.

Жіноча вага: Досвід проти. Молодь

Ketlen Vieira зустрічається з Мейсі Чіассон у жіночих змаганнях у вазі, поєднання колишнього претендента на титул проти атлетичного суперника.

Досвід Віейри на найвищих рівнях жіночих змагань з умовою ваги дає цінне розуміння підготовки на рівні чемпіонату. Її технічна вражаюча та хреста робить її повною загрозою 135 фунти.

Атлетичні подарунки Чіассона та техніка вдосконалення свідчать про значну перевагу. Її здатність адаптувати середину боротьби та вносити необхідні корективи може виявитися вирішальним проти такого ветерана, як vieira.

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Суботня ніч бокс: Повернення рослини

У суботу рослина рослини Калеба стикається з Хосе Армандо Ресендіс, Травня 31, 2025, позначення повернення колишнього чемпіона середньої ваги до дії. Цей поєдинок буде транслюватись на Amazon Prime з Лас -Вегаса, Невада.

Калеб завод являє собою одного з найбільш технічно обгрунтованих винищувачів боксу. Колишній IQ Boxing IQ IB Super середньої ваги та оборонна обізнаність роблять його складною головоломкою для будь -якого опонента. JAB Plant встановлює відстань та терміни, в той час як його нога створює кути для контрпортунців.

Нещодавня невдача завод проти Канело Альварес забезпечила цінний досвід навчання у внесенні коригувань на рівні чемпіонату. Його здатність впроваджувати уроки, отримані з цього поєдинку та підтримувати його технічні переваги, буде вирішальним рухатися вперед.

Хосе Армандо Ресендіс входить як живий андерград із законним потенціалом. Його стиль бойових дій та готовність брати участь у біржах може створити проблеми для будь-яких бійців, які віддають перевагу діяльності на відстані.

Успіх Resendiz залежить від відстані закриття, груба рослина зсередини, і робити бій некрасивим. Його кондиціонування та здатність підтримувати тиск протягом усього раундів визначатимуть його шанси.

Джермалл Чарло повертається

Джермалл Чарло стикається з Томасом Ламаною в тому, що знаменує повернення одного з найталановитіших середніх ваги боксу. Розширена відсутність Чарло в активній конкуренції викликає питання щодо іржі кільця та часу.

Jermall Charlo володіє потужністю та боксерською здатністю елітного рівня. Його лівий гачок може миттєво закінчити бійки, в той час як його загальний набір навичок розміщує його серед найкращих талантів дивізії. Довгий звільнення створює невизначеність щодо його нинішньої форми та мотивації.

JAB Charlo ефективно встановлює постріли потужності, і його здатність ефективно боротися на діапазоні робить його універсальним. Його вибір повернення говорить про ретельний підхід до повернення до активності на рівні чемпіонату.

Томас LaManna забезпечує відповідного опонента для повернення Шарло. Його довговічність та готовність до залучення повинні забезпечити адекватне тестування без переважного ризику для чемпіона, що повертається.

Зростаючі дії претендента

Кайрон Девіс зустрічає Йенлі Ернандеса у підтримці дій, які могли б мати наслідки для майбутнього титулу у відповідних вагових класах.

Девіс представляє американський бокс, що розвиває талант, з технічними навичками та вдосконаленням сили. Його аматорський досвід забезпечує міцну основу для професійного успіху.

Ернандес приносить міжнародний досвід та перевірену довговічність. Його здатність вносити корективи в середині бою і скористатися помилками будь-якого опонента, робить його небезпечним суперником для будь-якого винищувача.

У п’ятницю вночі бокс

Мануель Галлегос стикається з Халіл Коу в п'ятницю, Травня 30, 2025, від Гвадалахара, Мексика, розпочавши боксерські дії на вихідних. Цей поєдинок буде доступний на Dazn.

Міжнародна обстановка забезпечує чудову атмосферу для конкурентного боксу. Обидва бійці вступають з пунктами, щоб довести, і можливості утвердитися у відповідних підрозділах.

Перегляд інформації та очікувань

UFC Vegas 107 Деталі

Основна карта починається в 9 p.m. ET на ESPN/ESPN+, з попередньою дією, що починається з 6 p.m. ET виключно на ESPN+. Заклад вершини забезпечує інтимну обстановку, яка часто створює захоплюючі поєдинки через те, що бійці чують реакції натовпу та інструкції з куточками чіткіше.

Глибина картки пропонує потенціал для декількох бонусів за продуктивність, Оскільки події UFC на Apex часто винагороджують захоплюючі виступи фінансовими стимулами.

Інформація про трансляцію боксу

Події боксу охоплюють кілька платформ та часових поясів. Основна картка боксу в суботу починається з 8:00 PM знаходиться на Amazon Prime, в той час як п’ятничні потоки дій на Дазн.

Аналіз та прогнози

UFC Vegas 107 Перспектива

Бланшфілд проти. Основна подія перукаря представляє справжній потенціал елімінатора титулу в жіночому дивізіоні з легкої ваги. Обидва бійці сидять біля суперечки чемпіонату, Здійснення цього побігу вирішальним для майбутніх міркувань титулу.

Переваги Grappling Blanchfield виявляються значними на папері, Але атлетичні подарунки Барбера та вдосконалений бій IQ може створити змагальні обміни. Бійка, ймовірно, зводиться до захисту Барбера та здатності створювати шкоду під час біржових бірж.

Подія спільної основної між Гамро та Кляйном забезпечує відмінний стилістичний контраст. Боротьба з Гамротом повинна виявитися рішучою, якщо Klein не зможе впровадити ідеальний ігровий план управління дистанціями та захист вилучення.

Аналіз подій боксу

Повернення рослини представляє значний інтерес для вентиляторів боксу. Його технічні навички залишаються на елітному рівні, Але питання про мотивацію та терміни кільця після поразки Канело створюють інтригу.

Повернення Чарло має більшу невизначеність через його тривалу відсутність. Його природний талант говорить про успіх проти Ламанни, Але дзвінки іржі та термінів часу можуть створити конкурентні моменти.

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Sampson Boxing Signs Openly Gay South American Boxer Oscar Bonifacino to Promotional Contract

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Courtesy Oscar Bonifacino Instagram: @oscar.bonifacino_
Травня 29, 2025 – Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz proudly announces the signing of super featherweight prospect Oscar “La Bestia” Bonifacino, South America’s first openly gay male professional boxer.

Bonifacino (1-0, 1 KO), a 21-year-old from Maldonado on the Southern Coast of Uruguay, started boxing four years ago to escape the homophobic violence he was suffering and immediately began showing a talent for the sport.

“I had already been hurt a couple of times, and I was having problems on the street,” recalled Bonifacino. “Boxing was my way of channeling all my anger.”

Trained from the start by Coach Elizabeth Cabrera at Knockoutcentro Gym, Bonifacino is a counterpuncher with the ability to be explosive when needed. He made his successful professional debut last February with a second-round knockout over countryman Matias Agustin Gabrielli.

“Signing with Sampson was the best thing that could happen to me,” added Bonifacino. “Through my quest to be world champion, he can help my story reach all those who need it to be free and not judged. I fight for all those who at some point could not raise their voices and I will always be grateful to Sampson for giving me the opportunity.”

“I am very proud to be helping this young man fight for himself and for the bullied and oppressed people whose stories he knows only too well,” said Sampson Lewkowicz, known best for his ability to spot hidden fistic talent in uncommon places. “Oscar is a terrific role model for boxing with an incredible story of fighting your way out of hard times. I am proud to be his promoter.”

Bonifacino is currently in training camp in Montevideo, preparing for his next fight, Червень 13, live on TyC Sports from Buenos Aires, Аргентина, as part of the WBA’s Annual KO Drugs Festival.
Про Сампсон боксу Самсон боксу має рекламні партнери по всій Північної та Південної Америки, Африка, Азія, Нова Зеландія, Австралія, Europe and Central America. Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Час Для Шоу, ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN, VS., FOX, Fox Sports and several international networks. Для отримання більш детальної інформації, візитsampsonboxing.com.
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Approval of 17 new applications sees membership of World Boxing Surpass 100 National Federations

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LAUSANNE, Швейцарія — World Boxing has surpassed the landmark of 100 members after its Executive Board approved the applications of 17 National Federations, bringing its total to 106 країни.

The latest cohort of countries to join World Boxing features some of the most famous and successful countries in Olympic-style boxing and includes Cuba, which has won 41 gold medals in the ring in 16 Games since it first competed at Rome 1960. Cuba is joined by Ireland, where boxing is by far the country’s most successful Olympic sport and accounts for 19 з 42 medals it has won since 1924.

It means that (with the exception of Russia and the Soviet Union) World Boxing’s membership now includes the 10 most successful countries of all time in Olympic boxing and 10 of the top 11 medal winning countries from Paris 2024.

The full list of the National Federations that have had their applications approved is:

1. Afghanistan National Boxing Federation

2. Austrian Boxing Federation

3. The Boxing Federation of Azerbaijan

4. Chilean Boxing Federation

5. Colombia Boxing Federation

6. Cuban Boxing Federation

7. Irish Athletic Boxing Association

8. Hong Kong Boxing Federation

9. Lebanese Boxing Federation

10. Macao Boxing Federation

11. Mauritius Boxing Federation

12. Federacion Mexicana De Boxeo

13. Royal Spanish Boxing Federation

14. Saudi Boxing Federation

15. Uganda Boxing Federation

16. United Arab Emirates Boxing Federation

17. Venezuela Boxing Federation

The 17 National Federations that have had their applications approved are eligible to enter teams into the World Boxing Championships 2025 в Ліверпулі, Вересень 4-14, 2025.

The President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, сказав: “To have surpassed the landmark of 100 National Federations in just over two years is a massive achievement and I would like to thank all of my colleagues and every one of our members for their support and their commitment to ensuring that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement.

“Our membership includes the vast majority of the world’s most successful countries in Olympic boxing. To be able to announce a name like Cuba, which is synonymous with Olympic boxing, at the same time as a country like Saudi Arabia, that has huge ambitions within the sport, is a resounding endorsement of World Boxing and clear evidence of the confidence that National Federations across the globe have in our ability to develop and grow the sport at all levels.”

The Chief Executive of the Saudi Boxing Federation, Mansour Naif Alsharif, доданої: “Joining World Boxing marks a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to elevate boxing nationally and internationally. We are committed to the Olympic movement and believe this partnership will help develop our athletes, align with global standards, and position the Kingdom as a rising force in the sport.”

The Chair of the IABA Board of Directors, Niall O’Carroll, прокоментував: “This is a watershed moment for Irish Boxing. Every kid in every boxing club in the Association deserves the Olympic dream – and their clubs have made sure that dream can live on, to LA 2028 і за його межами, by voting to join World Boxing. Irish Boxing has always valued our Olympic journey – from our first team of 9 boxers at Paris 1924, to winning 19 medals over the last 100 years and maintaining our standing as Team Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport. We have more Olympic podiums to climb, and more medals to win. Our joining of World Boxing today ensures that.”

All of the new National Federations have completed a rigorous application process to join World Boxing. They are deemed to be in good standing and, through their statutes and operating processes, able to demonstrate a transparent and open election process, the existence and operation of WADA-recognized anti-doping policies and processes, evidence of independent, structured, dispute resolution and appeals processes, formal recognition by either their National Olympic Committee (NOC) or Ministry for Sport and a solid national and international boxing program.

Under World Boxing’s Statutes, the approval of the Executive Board means the 17 new National Federations have been endorsed for membership. Final approval of membership status can only be conferred by Congress, which is the ultimate authority of World Boxing, and will be voted on at its next Congress which is scheduled to take place in New Delhi in November 2025.

World Boxing was launched in April 2023 with a mission to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement. It held its first formal meeting with the IOC in May 2024 and on February 25, 2025, it was granted provisional recognition by the IOC as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at world level. На 20 Березня 2025, the IOC confirmed that boxing has been restored to the sport program for LA28.

Further information on World Boxing is available atwww.worldboxing.org.

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

МАЯМІ (Травня 28, 2025)—Hall of Fame Boxing PromoterДон Кінг has won a $1.1 million purse bid from the WBA for the right to promote a world title fight featuring current WBA (Регулярні) Чемпіон світу в суперважкійКубрат "Кобра" Пулєвfacing WBA No. 2 суперникМайкл «Мисливець за головами». в суботу, Серпня 23 at a site to be determined.

It will be a true week of celebration during Fight Week as King will be celebrating his 94ї birthday on August 20. King said the location for the fight will be determined at a later date with Florida, Лас-Вегас, Ohio and Pennsylvania among the potential sites.

Fighting in his hometown of Sofia, Болгарія, the crowd-favorite 44-year-old Pulev (32-3, 14 КО) won the WBA (Регулярні) World Championship with his 12-round unanimous decision win over Mahmoud Charr last December.

The Southern California native Hunter (24-1-2, 17 КО) won the vacant WBA Gold Heavyweight Title in June taking out Cassius Chaney in a 12-round unanimous decision at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Флорида. In his last fight in December, Hunter registered a fifth-round TKO over Christian Larrondo Garcia in Mexico. Hunter’s only career setback came back in 2017 when he lost a unanimous 12-round decision to current Oleksandr Usyk, who in December beat Tyson Fury to become just the third boxer to become an undisputed world champion in the two weight divisions in the “four-belt era”.

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FIGHTERS FIRST MANAGEMENT ADDS RISING CONTENDER DOMINIQUE FRANCIS TO GROWING STABLE

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Undefeated Super Featherweight Signs With Rising Management Company on Pursuit of World Championship

Даллас - травень 28, 2025 - Undefeated rising super featherweight Dominique “Trapp” Francis has become the latest rising star to join forces with Fighters First Management, adding another exciting blue-chip contender to the company’s growing roster of talent.

The 24-year-old Francis (16-0, 10 КО) announced his contender status in his last outing, upsetting the previously undefeated Julio Carrera Lugo via a dominant fourth-round knockout last October. A native of Miami who represents his Haitian heritage in the ring, Francis is trained by renowned coach Derik Santos, along with his father Smith Francis, and will look to capitalize off the momentum from his most recent victory with the help of Fighters First.

“I’m very grateful for this opportunity to sign with Fighters First Management,” said Francis, who will be returning to the ring this summer. “I’m ready to take my career to the next level with the right team behind me.”

Fighters First President Jolene Mizzone and CEO Адріан Кларк each expressed their belief in Francis’ long-term prospects as he joins the company that helped guide reigning WBO Welterweight World Champion Brian Norman to championship gold.

“When I first started talking to Dominique, his father and Derik Santos, I knew that Dom had the ‘It’ factor, not only in the ring, but outside of it,” said Mizzone. “He has a great team already and I look forward to joining them and going on this ride together.”

“I’m looking forward to Dominique showing his talents inside and outside the ring,- сказав Кларк. “We’re glad to have him in the Fighters First family and excited about what’s to come.”

Francis turned pro in 2019 following an impressive amateur career that included a championship-winning performance at the 2016 USA Junior Olympics and a run to the final of the 2017 USA Youth Open Tournament. Despite turning pro as a teenager, Francis delivered stoppages in six of his first seven outings and has since shown his ability to compete in the later rounds, winning 10-round decisions in August 2022 and June 2023.

Having recently spent time in the gym working alongside boxing superstar Terence Crawford, Francis believes he is putting together the experience that will eventually help him reach his superstar potential.

“It was a pleasure sharing gym time with a champion like Crawford,” said Francis. “Watching his moves and preparation was a tremendous learning moment. We chopped it up a bit, and I definitely picked up some knowledge being around that level of greatness.”
For additional information on Fighters First Management, візитwww.fightersfirst.com.
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Super middleweight division to open up, Darius Fulghum plans to make his move

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Friday night vs. Bektemir MelikuzievStreaming live on DAZN from Las Vegas
ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС (Травня 28, 2025) – So much is on the line Friday night when undefeated Darius “DFG” Fulgham (14-0, 12 КО) takes on Bektemir “Bully” Melikuziev (15-1, 10 КО) in what amounts to a World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight world title eliminator at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

“There is going to be separation in the super middleweight division,” Fulghum explained. "(WBA Interim Champion Caleb) Plant fights the day after my fight in Las Vegas, but ‘Canelo’ (Альварес) holds all the cards.”

The key question, проте, is how long Alvarez will maintain complete control of the division?

Undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (69-22, 39 КО) rules the 168-pound division and the 34-year-old, who has been a professional boxer since 2005, now only fights twice a year to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (Травня) and Mexican Independence Day (Вересень) weekends.

Boxing’s ultimate rainmaker reportedly signed a four-fight agreement with Riyadh Season, which kicked off May 4 with a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated William Scull (23-1, 9 КО).

Canelo has a mega-fight set versus another future Hall of Famer, Теренс Кроуфорд (41-0, 31 КО), Вересень 12 в Лас-Вегасі. If “Canelo” completes his Riyadh Season deal, the Mexican will only be left with two more required fights in 2025.

Even if he doesn’t retire after the Crawford fight, “Canelo” will still have four mandatory defenses to make or be stripped of his titles. The winner of Fulghum vs. Melikuziev will position himself as a leading WBA world contender, if not its mandatory challenger.

The only super middleweights rated higher by the WBA than No. 3 Melikuziev and No. 4 Fulghum are Plant (23-2, 14 КО), Чи не. 1 Christian Mbilli (27-0, 23 КО), і Ні. 2 Lester Martinez (19-0, 18 КО), of Guatemala.

Plant is fighting WBA No. 15 Хосе Армандо Ресендіс (15-2, 11 КО) the day after Melikuziev vs. Fulghum, also in Las Vegas, on the same card as former world champion Jermall Charlo (33-0, 22 КО) проти. Томас LaManna (39-5-1, 18 КО). Завод проти. Charlo, assuming both are victorious, are rumored to be on a collision course for their next fights.

Mbilli, a French Olympian living in Canada, will be dropped from his No. 1 WBA ranking when he faces World Boxing Council (WBA) Interim Super Middleweight Champion Maciej Sulecki (33-3, 13 КО) Червень 27ї, in their title fight for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight Championship in Quebec City.

“This eliminator sets-up everything for me and I’m all business,” Fulghum said. “I won’t make it anything more than it is because each fight I’ve had was extra important; I wouldn’t be here if I had lost any of my fights. There’s no added pressure because this is an eliminator and there will be a lot more to come after this Friday night.”

The 28-year-old Fulghum, fighting out of Houston, has his fight against Melikuziev, the 2016 Olympic silver medalist from Uzbekistan, in its proper perspective.

“This eliminator sets-up everything for me and I’m all business,” Fulghum said. “But I won’t make it anything more than it is because each fight I’ve had were extra important; I wouldn’t be here if I had lost any of my fights. There’s no added pressure because this is an eliminator because there will be a lot more to come after this Friday night.”

Fulghum was a decorated amateur boxer who was ranked No. 1 in the USA as a heavyweight, but as a professional he’s fought strictly as a super middleweight. Він був 2018 National Golden Gloves Tournament Champion, and he also won the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Somehow, he accomplished this while he was earning a nursing degree from Prairie View A & M University during COVID-19.

Fulghum is working with 3 Point Management (3 PM), which has a growing stable of gifted boxers including WBA & WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 КО), WBO No. 1/WBA No. 2-rated world super flyweight title challenger John “Scrappy” Ramirez (14-1, 9 КО), former world heavyweight champion/WBC No. 4-rated Oleksandr “Nails” Gvozdyk (21-2, 17 КО), former WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Champion Kareem “Supreme” Hackett (12-1, 6 КО) and German junior welterweight Simon “Saucy” Vollmer (6-0, 2 КО).

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