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(ສິງຫາ 7, 2025) -ATS Productions’ combat sports vertical, ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT, today announced the debut of a new original video series titledRISING SMOKE—a short-feature documentary series spotlighting the most promising up-and-coming fighters in boxing.The debut episodepremiered today and centers onJuan Rivera V, akaJohnny Rivera, a rising star out of Philadelphia’s The Rock Ministries boxing gym, as he prepares for his Saturday, ສິງຫາ 9 bout in his hometown. ເຫດການດັ່ງກ່າວ, taking place at Sheet Metal Union Hall in downtown Philly, is promoted by RDR and is being produced and streamed on BXNG atbxngtv.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 acrossALL 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,” ກ່າວວ່າBrian 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.